Any% Glitchless Boss Fights Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPEk44OWab8

Any% Glitchless Guide for Beginners + Atla / Weapon Checklist

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u97XlqlSCtzSRUz0AAoG5z5Ob4YmnwOwrR5tJ_M2QBU/

Beginner's guide to Glitchless, written with the assumption that the player has never completed a glitchless run before. Includes instructions for both the Bandit slingshot route, as well as the Bone Slingshot route.

Includes a checklist by MikeZord and I to keep track of what atla you have collected, what attachments you need to upgrade weapons, where to find attachments and items, etc.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IwltHtlPi9fZVrqq4YRiH5a0xpgiLQreffnR4LIrkd8/edit#gid=1106686341

This guide and checklist can work for Saia% practice runs as well.

Make a Copy of both of these yourself to be able to edit them to your preference.


How to use the Checklist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raBbfY9IsBU


Any% Guide (NTSC-U Only) - Updated w/ New Strats

An updated video guide of TheGlitchKing's Any% route.
Includes:
- The new strategy that involves using swords in the dungeon along with the updated Gaffer menu
- Warping to Dark Heaven without obtaining a sword from the dungeon
- Information about technical skills
- Detailed explanations of more nuanced things to know for the dungeon segment of the run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLIODOHu_90

Any% No Warping Notes/Guide by WordofWind

WordofWind's Any% No Warping Menu notes.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lcPnPel89X8JF76Bd0vCEhutkE_F4aspUmN_8zKwU7I/edit#gid=0

Dark Cloud Speedrunning FAQ by the Glitch King

Dark Cloud Any% Glitched Speed Run FAQ:
Posted by TheGlitchKing on Twitch TV.
Last updated on 3/4/2015 @ 1:45 PM EST

::WARNING::
BACK UP YOUR DARK CLOUD SAVES BEFORE TRYING THIS. IF YOU DO THE SKIP GLITCH INCORRECTLY, YOU WILL MAKE THE SAVE TRY TO DISPLAY A NON-EXISTENT MAP NAME, WHICH WILL 
FREEZE THE CONSOLE AS SOON AS THE MEMORY CARD IS SELECTED, MAKING ALL OF YOUR DARK CLOUD SAVES INACCESSIBLE.

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Q: What glitches are used?
A: Below are a list of YouTube links for all glitches used in the runs.

Broken Dagger attachment for maxed weapon stats - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai3hhz8yrAc
The Glitch Menu - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ITAP-vSIg
The Glitch Menu (Alternate method) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k_1p057mIs
Unlock all dungeon levels - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy6a7KzilrY
Skip to the credits - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CifDe3IH1c

Q: Why doesn't the glitch menu work for me?
A: My guess is that the glitch only works on specific PS2 models or versions. I can't even get the trigger to work on PCSX2.
Below is the model, browser, and driver versions for two consoles that the glitch menu always works on:

Fat PS2 Model
Console    SCPH-39001
Browser    1.20
CD Player  1.20
Playstation® Driver  1.10
DVD Player  2.12U

Friend's Fat PS2 Model
Console    SCPH-30001 R
Browser    1.20
CD Player  1.20
Playstation® Driver  1.10
DVD Player  2.10U
Original and Greatest Hits versions of Dark Cloud (NTSC-U) both work on each of those two consoles.

Below is an example of a console that the glitch menu DOES NOT work on.
This one is a Slim model. Here are the versions it has:

Console    SCPH-79001
Browser    1.40
CD Player  2.00
Playstation® Driver  2.00
DVD Player  3.11U

Q: What is the current World Record?
A: The world record is 42:14 Real Time / 36:49 Game Time by me.
http://www.twitch.tv/theglitchking/c/5348697

Q: Why is the Sum of Best Segments now 35 minutes?
A: The best split for floor B5 was messed up since it used to have the floor B4 split before it.

Q: Are glitched speed runs possible in every version?
A: Skipping the entire game is currently possible in the NTSC-U and PAL version, but a fast way to skip the game in the PAL version hasn't been found yet.

Q: What Georama Parts are needed for the run?
A: Paige's House
   Pike

   Gaffer's Buggy
   Lamp
   Odd Gaffer
   Sign
   Supplies

   Hag's House
   Bench
   Cabin
   Fence
   Hag
   Lamp
   Urn (Jar)

Q: Why don't you collect any georama parts on floors 1 to 3?
A: Ignoring the parts saves a lot of time, but the georama parts are not found on the same levels in every run.
Level 2 & 3 usually has 1 or 2 parts you need to skip the game. Random Parts are also the reason why I get every single part on every other floor.

Q: Why don't you kill anything or open any chests?
A: Opening chests is only required if there's a locked door or mimics in the dungeon floor I'm on. Although chests can contain Dran's feather which makes you run much faster, they're so rare, 
it's not worth looking for them. As for enemies, I only kill enemies to get the Gate Key to finish the floor, or for quick weapon Abs.

Q: Why don't you fight Cave Bats, Statues and sometimes Mimics?
A: Cave Bats are hard to hit, they poison, and they don't drop Gate Keys at all. 
Statues and mimics take so many hits if I only have a dagger, and they destroy my weapons at a ridiculous speed. 
They could also have the gate key which can be a problem unless I have 2 or more weapons.
Also, I will sometimes fight Mimics hoping that they drop a Dran's Feather.

Q: Why do you bring up the game menu for no reason?
A: I'm either triggering the broken dagger / glitch menu, or my brain glitched and I forgot what Items I had.

Q: Why do you have to save and reset?
A: The first reset is needed to allow Broken Daggers to be checked in. The second reset is needed so the game doesn't freeze when customizing the 3rd weapon.

Q: What is the shortest possible dungeon run to get every needed Georama Part?
A: The shortest dungeon run I have seen is up to floor 10. My run went to floor 12.

Enable Frame Rate Display on PCSX2 v 1.6.0 +

On all Emulator runs, the "Enable Monitor" option must be checked and the frame counter must be present throughout the whole run. 

You can turn this option on by going to Config -> Video (GS) -> Plugin Settings -> OSD Configuration, and checking the box next to "Enable Monitor" .

The GS Plugin must not be changed and must be the default plugin that comes loaded with the emulator.

Japanese Version Differences and Info

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1suT066UKIUD3YCSBrj7loPs36zRATFVZfKMm5yqeUP4/edit

Weapon Build up Charts:
https://imgur.com/a/VGFqX0C

Weapon Stat Comparisons - US/PAL Vs. JP
Differences Highlighted in bold
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IiBH10vO79UuR841E_AcwJr0HcnMLj9jQdIBTN1pyQY/edit#gid=0

Utan% Guide/Notes

Notes for the Race/Glitchless practice Category Utan%. Make a Copy for yourself and feel free to edit as desired. (external link)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15x2peL0LweDtw7p_R4ne0x_gJswKD8dfSag2YwNM8zM/edit?tab=t.0

Name	Author
Any% Glitchless Boss Fights Video Tutorial	Glitchedd 4 years ago
Any% Glitchless Guide for Beginners + Atla / Weapon Checklist	Glitchedd 4 years ago
Any% Guide (NTSC-U Only) - Updated w/ New Strats	Glitchedd 5 years ago
Any% No Warping Notes/Guide by WordofWind	Glitchedd 3 years ago
Dark Cloud Speedrunning FAQ by the Glitch King	zorasknight 10 years ago
Enable Frame Rate Display on PCSX2 v 1.6.0 +	Glitchedd 4 years ago
Japanese Version Differences and Info	Glitchedd 3 years ago
Utan% Guide/Notes	Glitchedd 4 years ago