Hello!

I would like to request the SD2SNES and/or FXPAK to be added as a platform. We recently did some testing to see if it would be viable to be used for original Game Boy speedrunning as they just added an SGB2 mode to it. This opens up the GB system a lot more to people with that setup and quite a few submissions have already been entering the leaderboards by people who use it. As GBI is also in the list of platforms, it makes sense to add the SD2SNES/FXPAK as well for easier review by the moderators.

For results I gladly direct you to this sheet: https://sprintinglegs.com/emutiming/results.html

There has been a lot of discussion and confusion going on when it comes to speedrunning Game Boy / Game Boy Color games in the past, especially when it comes to picking the correct emulator or even hardware. Although the Game Boy community is relatively small compared to more popular systems like NES and SNES, we do our best to inform newcomers to the do's and don'ts to get them started.

A few threads have been made already on this website, where information can be gathered. But we decided to make a separate website where everyone can find the information they need bundled together. Not only does it contain all the info you need about speedrunning Game Boy games, there are also pages about the Tiny Ten speedrunning race, the GB Monthly speedrun challenge, a list of dedicated GB streamers and all kinds of articles about Game Boy in general. In the future we will also provide in tutorials for a whole bunch of Game Boy games.

Spread the word to your friends and family and bookmark www.gbrunners.com already, won't you?

Although contacting runners or moderators (which is also still a hassle as it can't be done on the site itself yet) usually ends up in an agreement, there are still some rotten apples in the bunch.

I still remember the person who didnt want to leave VBA behind "because now the game feels slower and I have to relearn it completely".

We have been trying to spread the word about the emulator problem for months, heck even years, but it's impossible to reach everyone so we still have to check every video of new runners or games thoroughly to see what is being used. Having an option to let us know in advance would solve a lot of unnecessary work in the future.

If it was up to me, the moment you select VBA as an emulator option, the run should be denied with a message showing up why.

Using VBA is literally like doing sports under the influence of performance enhancing drugs. It didn't fly for Lance Armstrong, so it shouldn't fly for anyone.

Check out http://www.speedrun.com/Speedrunning/thread/4sdl9 if you want more information about differences between emulators.

Cool peeps. Be sure to mention it to all your friends (and enemies) so we have a lot of runners!

Thanks for the clarification Lurk! I'll change it accordingly.

The event will take place on October 22nd 1pm EST.

For general information check out the 'Everything you need to know about the Portable Marathon' thread. If you want to help with anything check out the 'Looking For Volunteers To Help' thread.

You can find the game list and more info about each game below:

__Download the rom package here: http://tinyurl.com/zyqzfaj __

01. Banishing Racer [Beat World 3]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/racer_zpspvgxid1o.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Banishing_Racer [/small]

Rules:

• Split at the "Stage 3 Cleared" screen.

02. Ultraman Ball [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/ball_zpsuwpmeggh.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/ultramanball [/small]

Rules:

• Split when screen goes blank after final boss fight.

03. Miracle Adventure of Esparks [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/esparks_zpsrbfbwdot.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Miracle_Adventure_of_Esparks [/small]

Rules:

• Split as the final boss blows up and you lose control of character.

Tips & Tricks:

• The quick kill on the final boss is rather easy. Just jump, attack and keep pressing right during invincibility frames to get on up there. Don't be discouraged if it fails the first few attempts. The window to kill him quickly might be a little tight, but the "trick" sure isn't!

04. Batman [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/batman_zps3pzzyxgv.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/batgun [/small]

Rules:

• Split when Batman disappears from the game screen.

Tips & Tricks:

• You can deal more damage to Joker by shooting him in the face. You see him flinch backwards when that happens. Try it for a much quicker fight then just wailing on his body.

05. Tetris Attack [Beat Stage Clear 2-5]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Tetris_zpsy2ftvwyr.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/tetris_attack_gb#Stage_Clear [/small]

Rules:

• Split when "Stage Clear" appears on the screen.

06. Mickey's Dangerous Chase [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/mickey_zps1zcnreu0.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/dangerouschase [/small]

Rules:

• Split when touching the present after the Pete boss fight.

07. Talespin [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/tale_zps54jicox4.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Talespin_GB [/small]

Rules:

• Split when the engine of the final "boss" starts blowing up.

08. Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break [Beat Stage 3 JP Version]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/babs_zpsumtrusqq.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/ttabbb [/small]

Rules:

• Split when the "character screen" after the third boss shows up.

09. Chalvo 55 [Beat World 3]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/chalvo_zpsw9f4eypl.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: ... No runs? Really!? [/small]

Rules:

• Split at the "Stage 3 Clear" screen.

10. Pokémon Red/Blue [Beat Brock]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/blue_zpswlwq3ynz.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/pkmnredblue [/small]

Rules:

• No glitches are allowed. This is a clean run.
• Split after the jingle plays when receiving the gym badge.

__PM1 List__

1. Kirby’s Dream Land
2. Bubble Ghost
3. Solar Striker [small][Beat stage 4][/small]
4. Operation C [small][10 extra lives code allowed, stage select code is not allowed][/small]
5. Super Mario Land
6. Metroid II [small][Kill 5 Metroids aka clear Phase 2][/small]
7. Mega Man II
8. Ninja Gaiden Shadow
9. Kid Dracula
10. Zelda Link’s Awakening [small][Beat Dungeon 2][/small]

__PM2 List__

1. Donkey Kong [small][Beat Stage 2-4][/small]
2. Contra - The Alien Wars [small][Easy Mode][/small]
3. Amazing Penguin [small][Beat Stage 20][/small]
4. Kid Niki
5. Kirby's Block Ball [small][Beat Stage 1-5 / World 1][/small]
6. Darkwing Duck
7. Trax
8. Trip World
9. Catrap [small][Goal: Beat Stage 20][/small]
10. Looney Tunes

__PM3 List__

1. Kung-Fu Master
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan
3. Kirby's Star Stacker [small][Clear Hard Mode][/small]
4. Felix The Cat
5. Wario Blast [small][Clear World 2][/small]
6. Tekkyu Fight! - The Great Battle Gaiden [small][Beat Stage 3 Mines][/small]
7. Tail'Gator [small][Clear Area 2][/small]
8. Noobow [small][Clear Stage 2 Squirrel][/small]
9. Hammerin' Harry Daiku no Gen-san: Ghost Breeding Company [small][Beat Stage 3 Zeppelin][/small]
10. Duck Tales

Certainly not the weekend of the 29th. That's my birthday and I shall be celebrating at a music festival.

As King of GB, I can insult anything. Kreygasm

Seriously though, Bamse is alright.

But I think the rest of those games will be for Portable Yuckathon #1.

Kid Dracula was in the first one. Besides TMNT, the rest is utter crap nobody wants to play. :D I think I'll put TMNT in though. Even blind its so easy to complete...

The time has come to start working on Portable Marathon #3!

The event will take place on April 9th 1pm EST (or with DST bs it might be an hour earlier or later I dunno...).

For general information check out the 'Everything you need to know about the Portable Marathon' thread. If you want to help with anything check out the 'Looking For Volunteers To Help' thread.

You can find the game list and more info about each game below:

Download the rom package here: http://tinyurl.com/hsu94tw

1. Kung-Fu Master [small]Spartan X[/small] [Full Run US Version]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/KungFu_zpskxex8ted.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Kung-Fu_Master [/small]

2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/TMNT_zpstorsv6xe.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_Fall_of_the_Foot_Clan [/small]

3. Kirby's Star Stacker [Clear Hard Mode]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Kirby_zpsgpbhtesl.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/ksstacker [/small]

4. Felix The Cat [Full Run]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Felix_zpsp2btltew.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Felix_the_Cat_GB [/small]

5. Wario Blast [Clear World 2]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Wario_zps41vznbmb.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the "runs" on: http://www.speedrun.com/wbfb [/small]

6. Tekkyu Fight! - The Great Battle Gaiden [Beat Stage 3 Mines/Underwater Cavern]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Tekkyu_zpsuda3ac1j.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: ... [/small]

7. Tail'Gator [Clear Area 2]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Gator_zps19l0tb9h.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/Tail_Gator [/small]

8. Noobow [Clear Stage 2 Squirrel]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Noobow_zpsemm18ayt.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the run on: http://www.twitch.tv/highspirits/c/6397297 [/small]

9. Hammerin' Harry [small]Daiku no Gen-san: Ghost Breeding Company[/small] [Beat Stage 3 Zeppelin]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/Harry_zpsvliiakop.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/hhgb [/small]

10. Duck Tales [Full Run Easy Mode JP Version]

[IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii606/Moelleuh/TinyTen/DuckTales_zpsbbvrz7wh.png[/IMG]

[small]Check out the runs on: http://www.speedrun.com/dtgb [/small]

Phew... Finally done with quick checks. Time to start detailed testing people! Get on it! :D

Just to be clear: I love Pokémon games, only not in a race setting as IMO the start/tutorial section is just a damn waste of time. But we'll see, mighty it will get in this time if it becomes a crowd favorite.

Tail Gator and CV II are on the approved list in any case.

We are gonna try and test as many games in the upcoming weeks/months so we don't have to bother too much anymore with that in the future and just have a list to pick from.

Here you can find a list of all the games that have been tested or will be tested for any edition of the Portable Marathon. You can request any game that is not on the list down below.

Don't forget, these are original Game Boy exclusive games, no GBC!

Addams Family, The [small][Approved][/small] Addams Family, The - Pugley's Scavenger Hunt [small][Testing][/small] Adventure Island [small][Approved][/small] Adventure Island 2 [small][Approved][/small] Adventures of Lolo [small][Testing][/small] Adventures of Pinocchio, The [small][Testing][/small] Adventure of Rocky & Bullwinkle, The [small][Testing][/small] Adventure of Star Saver, The After Burst [small][Approved][/small] Aladdin [small][Testing][/small] Alfred Chicken [small][Testing][/small] Altered Space [small][Testing][/small] Amazing Spider-Man, The [small][Testing][/small] Amazing Spider-Man 2, The [small][Approved][/small] Amazing Penguin [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Amazing Tater [small][Approved][/small] Amida [small][Testing][/small] Angel Marlowe [small][Testing][/small] Animaniacs [small][Testing][/small] Astro Rabby [small][Testing][/small] Atomic Punk [small][Testing][/small] Avenging Spirit [small][Approved][/small]

Balloon Kid [small][Approved][/small] Banishing Racer [small][Approved][/small] Barbie Game Girl [small][Approved][/small] Batman [small][Approved][/small] Batman: Return of the Joker [small][Testing][/small] Batman: The Animated series [small][Testing][/small] Battle of Olympus, The [small][Testing][/small] Battletoads & Double Dragon [small][Testing][/small] Battletoads [small][Testing][/small] Battletoads in Ragnarok's World [small][Testing][/small] BC Kid 2 [small][Testing][/small] Beetlejuice [small][Testing][/small] Bionic Commando [small][Testing][/small] Blaster Master Jr. [small][Testing][/small] Bonk's Adventure [small][Testing][/small] Boy and His Blob, A - Rescue of Princess Blobette Bram Stoker's Dracula [small][Testing][/small] Bubble Bobble Jr. [small][Approved][/small] Bubble Bobble 2 [small][Approved][/small] Bubble Ghost [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Bust-A-Move 2 [small][Approved][/small] Bust-A-Move 3 [small][Approved][/small] Buster Brother [small][Testing][/small]

Castlevania - Legends [small][Testing][/small] Castlevania 2 - Belmont's Revenge [small][Approved][/small] Castlevania Adventure, The [small][Testing][/small] Catrap [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Chalvo 55 - Super Puzzle Action [small][Approved][/small] Choplifter 2 [small][Testing][/small] Choplifter 3 [small][Testing][/small] Cliffhanger [small][Testing][/small] Contra - The Alien Wars [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Cosmo Tank [small][Testing][/small] Crayon Shin Chan [small][Testing][/small] Crayon Shin Chan 2 [small][Testing][/small] Crayon Shin Chan 4 [small][Approved][/small]

Daffy Duck - The Marvin Missions[b] [small][Testing][/small] [b]Darkwing Duck [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Dennis the Menace [small][Approved][/small] Dick Tracy [small][Testing][/small] Die Maus [small][Testing][/small] Donkey Kong [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Donkey Kong Land [small][Approved][/small] Donkey Kong Land 2 [small][Approved][/small] Donkey Kong Land 3 [small][Approved][/small] Double Dragon [small][Approved][/small] Double Dragon 2 [small][Testing][/small] Double Dragon 3 [small][Testing][/small] Dr. Mario [small][Approved][/small] Duck Tales [small][Testing][/small] Duck Tales 2 [small][Approved][/small]

Felix The Cat [small][Approved][/small] Fidgetts, The [small][Testing][/small] Fire Fighter [small][Testing][/small] Flintstones, The - King Rock Treasure Island [small][Testing][/small] Flintstones, The [small][Approved][/small] Fortified Zone [small][Testing][/small]

Garfield [small][Testing][/small] Gargoyle's Quest [small][Approved][/small] GB Genjin [small][Testing][/small] GB Genjin 2 [small][Testing][/small] Genjin Cottu [small][Testing][/small] Gensan 2 [small][Approved][/small] Ghostbusters 2 [small][Testing][/small] Go Go Ackman [small][Testing][/small] Go Go Tank [small][Testing][/small] Great Greed [small][Testing][/small] Gremlins 2 - The New Batch [small][Testing][/small]

Hammerin' Harry [small][Approved][/small] Hiryu Gaiden [small][Testing][/small] Home Alone [small][Testing][/small] Home Alone 2 [small][Testing][/small] Hudson Hawk [small][Testing][/small]

Ikari no Yousai 2 (Fortified Zone 2) [small][Testing][/small] Iron League [small][Testing][/small] Ironman - X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal [small][Testing][/small] Itchy & Scratchy - Minature Golf Madness [small][Testing][/small]

Jelly Boy [small][Testing][/small] Jetsons, The [small][Testing][/small] Jurassic Park [small][Testing][/small] Jurassic Park 2 [small][Approved][/small]

Karamucho Ziken [small][Testing][/small] Kid Dracula [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Kid Icarus - Of Myths and Monsters [small][Testing][/small] Kid Niki [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Kirby's Block Ball [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Kirby's Dream Land [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Kirby's Dream Land 2 [small][Approved][/small] Kirby's Star Stacker [small][Approved][/small] Kiteretu Zyuraki [small][Testing][/small] Kung-Fu Master (Spartan X) [small][Approved][/small] Kunio [small][Testing][/small] Kwirk [small][Approved][/small]

Last Action Hero [small][Testing][/small] Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Les Adventures de TinTin - Le Temple du Soleil [small][Testing][/small] Little Indian in Big City [small][Testing][/small] Little Mermaid, The [small][Testing][/small] Lolo [small][Testing][/small] Looney Tunes [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Lucky Luke [small][Testing][/small] Lucky Monkey [small][Testing][/small]

Magical Talulutokun - Raiba Zone Panic [small][Testing][/small] Makaimura Gaiden [small][Testing][/small] Max [small][Testing][/small] Mega Man - Dr. Wily's Revenge [small][Approved][/small] Mega Man II [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Mega Man III [small][Approved][/small] Mega Man IV [small][Approved][/small] Mega Man V [small][Approved][/small] Mercenary Force [small][Testing][/small] Metroid 2 - Return of Samus [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Mickey Mouse - Magic Wand [small][Testing][/small] Mickey Mouse - Tokyo Disneyland [small][Testing][/small] Mickey's Chase [small][Approved][/small] Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie [small][Approved][/small] Mighty Morphin Power Rangers [small][Testing][/small] Miracle Adventure of Esparks [small][Approved][/small] Mole Mania [small][Testing][/small] Momotaro Dengeki [small][Testing][/small] Momotaro Dengeki 2 [small][Testing][/small] Mr. Nutz [small][Testing][/small] Mystical Ninja [small][Testing][/small]

Nail 'N Scale [small][Testing][/small] New SD Gundam [small][Testing][/small] Ninja Gaiden Shadow [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Ninja Spirit [small][Approved][/small]

Operation C [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Out of Gas [small][Approved][/small]

Pac-In-Time [small][Testing][/small] Parasol Stars [small][Testing][/small] Parasoru Hembei [small][Testing][/small] Peetan [small][Testing][/small] Penta Dragon [small][Testing][/small] Pingu [small][Testing][/small] Pokémon (Red/Blue/Yellow) [small][Approved][/small] Popeye 2 [small][Testing][/small]

Ranma ½ Part 2 [small][Testing][/small] Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves [small][Testing][/small] Robocop [small][Testing][/small] Robocop vs. Terminator [small][Testing][/small]

Smurfs, The [small][Testing][/small] Smurfs 2, The [small][Testing][/small] Smurfs 3, The [small][Testing][/small] Sneaky Snakes [small][Testing][/small] Snoopy Magic Show [small][Testing][/small] Snow Bros Jr. [small][Testing][/small] Solar Striker [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Spanky's Quest [small][Testing][/small] Spider-Man & X-Men - Arcade's Revenge [small][Testing][/small] Spirou [small][Testing][/small] Star Wars [small][Testing][/small] Super Bikkuri [small][Testing][/small] Super Mario Land [small][Approved] [PM1][/small] Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden coins [small][Approved][/small]

Tarzan [small][Testing][/small] Taz-Mania [small][Testing][/small] Taz-Mania 2 [small][Testing][/small] Tail Gator [small][Approved][/small] Tekkaman Blade [small][Testing][/small] Tekkyufight! [small][Testing][/small] Tensai Bakabon [small][Testing][/small] Terminator 2: Judgement Day [small][Testing][/small] Tiny Toon Adventures [small][Approved][/small] Tiny Toon Adventures 2 [small][Approved][/small] Titus The Fox [small][Testing][/small] Tom & Jerry - Attic Antics [small][Testing][/small] Tom & Jerry [small][Testing][/small] Toxic Crusaders [small][Testing][/small] Trax [small][Approved] [PM2][/small] Trip World [small][Approved] [PM2][/small]

Ultraman Ball [small][Testing][/small] Ultraman Gekiden [small][Testing][/small] Universal Soldier [small][Testing][/small]

Waterworld [small][Testing][/small] Wayne's World [small][Testing][/small] We're Back - A Dinosaur's Story [small][Testing][/small] Who Framed Roger Rabbit [small][Approved][/small] Wizards & Warriors Chapter X - The Fortress of Fear [small][Testing][/small]

Yaiba [small][Testing][/small] Yogi Bear Gold Rush [small][Testing][/small] Yuu-Yuu Hakusho 3 [small][Testing][/small]

Zen - Intergalactic Ninja [small][Testing][/small] Zool [small][Testing][/small]

http://www.speedrun.com/run/nz15557y

http://www.speedrun.com/run/dy4r0xnz

http://www.speedrun.com/run/0y6rw46y

http://www.speedrun.com/run/dy428wdm

The Portable Marathon started out as an in chat joke between runners/streamers back in 2014 during the weeks leading up to one of the Best of NES marathons. As we felt it was sad that GameBoy games didn't get appreciated as much as other platforms, this joking around eventually lead to making an actual marathon.

Shortly after the announcement of PM#1, participants started calling it the Tiny Ten, as opposed to the Big Twenty name the NES marathon achieved. Although the official name still remains the Portable Marathon, calling it the Tiny Ten has become a staple in the community.

Although the first two editions of PM/TT consist solely of original GB games, later editions will include GBC, GBA and onwards. The main purpose of the marathon is to spread the love for these portable gems and to make the platform become more popular in the speedrun community.

Portable Marathon #2 will take place on the 7th of November, starting between 1PM/2PM EDT and will be hosted on the ESA channel.

Although there isn't a requirement to register in advance, if you want to, you can leave a reply in this thread. An hour or two before the actual marathon will start, we will open a racing room on the SRL IRC channel for everybody to join. We will close entries 20 minutes before the start.

To qualify for entering the race we do suggest having the ability to be able to stream (for restreaming purposes on our end) and to have an actual SRL account.

If you still want to play together with everybody without meeting these requirements, feel free to do so of course!

For those of you who are playing with an emulator: VBA is banned! This due to it running the games too fast. Bizhawk, Gambatte or BGB are recommended.

For those of you who are playing on console: Super Game Boy is banned! This is due to it running the games too fast. Super Game Boy 2 or GC Game Boy Player are recommended. Doesn't matter if you use an Everdrive or the actual games of course.

1. Donkey Kong [Beat Stage 2-4]
2. Contra - The Alien Wars [Easy Mode]
3. Amazing Penguin [Beat Stage 20]
4. Kid Niki
5. Kirby's Block Ball [Beat Stage 1-5 / World 1]
6. Darkwing Duck
7. Trax
8. Trip World
9. Catrap [Goal: Beat Stage 20]
10. Looney Tunes

No specified goal means you have to beat the entire game!

And just to make things clear: The goals mean you have to get to and beat the specified level/stage starting from the beginning of the game!

You can find the entire romset over at http://tinyurl.com/oods48c! And if you want the set of the previous marathon you can get it at http://tinyurl.com/ptgp8gn.

After the unbridled success of the first Portable Marathon, the time has come to start working on the second one. I mostly did everything myself the last time and I won't have that much free time to work on it constantly this time around. Therefor I am looking for volunteers who are willing to help out with whatever they can. If you feel you can help a hand with any of the following things, please let me know.

Commentating:

Last time, the marathon got hosted on the ESA channel (and I'm sure we can do that again) but having only 3 commentators (me, Bangerra, Tremane) was not enough, especially because we had to keep going for hours straight. Also we didn't have enough knowledge of every game to keep it interesting for that long. If we can get a set of commentators to rotate through, depending on knowledge of the current game or whenever someone needs a break, it will be less stressful for ourselves and more fun to listen to for the viewers.

Promoting:

Have a million followers on your channel or on your twitter account? Help spread the word about the marathon! Get people to watch or even join the race. Use our custom made promotion material (coming soon) to spice things up and get everybody aboard the HYPE train. Choo, Choo!

Graphics:

You can also help out by making a logo, advertisement poster, banner, stream skin, ... Anything you can think off. I usually do this myself and I will do my best to make stuff but time is an issue at the moment. It's also better to have multiple people work together on stuff like this so we can give each other feedback and improve.

If there is any other role you think you can perform in helping out, please let it know!

Great! Thanks for the very fast help Gyoo!

Dear admins,

Would you be so kind to add "Portable Marathon" as a thread under the Marathon section of the forums?

We are currently setting up our second edition and would like to promote it some more. Although a thread exists on the SDA forums (see link below) it doesn't seem to be able to get the word spread as much as it would on speedrun.com.

Portable Marathon #1 SDA thread: http://tinyurl.com/ozm6l2k Portable Marathon #2 SDA thread: http://tinyurl.com/qfu9cjz

A short description: The portable marathon exists of 10 original Game Boy games (other portable platforms in the future). It gets hosted on the ESA twitch channel thanks to the support of Bangerra. The main focus of the marathon is to showcase (unheard of) Gameboy games to the speedrun community in order to expand the love for the platform.

Thanks in advance.