Any% Nightmare Tutorial

Any% Normal Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0NIBEEjJeg

Any% Ultimate Tutorial

Database - Numbers, Weapons, Demons, etc.

In-Game Timer(IGT) and how it works [OUTDATED]

OUTDATED since IGT is not used anymore for timing runs on the leaderboards.


Since we use IGT for most of the categories, it might be helpful to know how the timer works, when it stops running and so on.
The IGT starts running when you gain character control on the first stage and stops on fade-out after the final boss.

[section=Where is IGT not used?]
IGT is **NOT** used for: 
• Bossrush (no IGT available for this mode)
• Nightmare Mode (IGT is bugged in Nightmare, the time for stage 9 is added twice, so we switched to Real Time(RTA) )

[section=Autosplitter]
If you play on PC, I recommend you to check out the autosplitter for Livesplit that tracks the IGT. Not only does it let you see your pace in IGT, it also helps a lot for understanding how the IGT works and what to look out for.
Check it out [HERE](https://www.speedrun.com/bscotm/thread/ej1rn) and shoutouts to CptBrian for making the autosplitter.

[section= What pauses the IGT?]
• Pause Menu pauses the IGT, so you could take a break in the middle of the run without losing time (please don't do that NotLikeThis )

• Certain cutscenes pause the IGT but not all of them. For example the transition to the train in stage 1 pauses it, transitions into boss fights pause it but door transitions don't pause it

• The Death Screen pauses the IGT. So dying is less punishing for the IGT than for RTA. Not dying is still the faster strat :P

• Character switches pause the IGT. So your IGT does not get punished for wrong character switches and switches back. You could do 5 minutes of constant character switches without having a diffferent IGT (please don't do that either NotLikeThis )

• After the boss fights the IGT gets generally paused after their desperation attacks. Stage 4 pauses on boss kill since it has no desperation attack, Stage 3 and 6 pause on fade-out, so try to use up all your WP on stages 3 and 6 to save a little bit of time 

• IGT is paused in the screens between bosses and the next stage where you recruit new allies and walk off to the right. 

• **Beware of this Bug: Do not switch characters on the screens between stages. Since IGT is already paused on those screens, a character switch will unpause the IGT and you lose time!**

Save File Location

[quote]Steam\steamapps\common\Bloodstained Curse of the Moon\exe\[/quote]
There's a save file for each slot.
**GameData00.bin** is Slot 1
**GameData01.bin** is Slot 2
**GameData02.bin** is Slot 3
**GameData03.bin** is Slot 4
**GameData04.bin** is Slot 5
**GameData05.bin** is Slot 6
**GameData06.bin** is Slot 7
**GameData07.bin** is Slot 8
https://i.imgur.com/b47yPK5.png

Your mode unlocks are stored in **SystemData.bin**, not the save slots individually, though you could take a save that's at the end and finish the final stage to trigger the mode unlock you want, or you can just grab a fresh save from each mode*(could also be useful for normal speedruns)*:
[big]Folder:[/big] https://mega.nz/#F!tJhDnLwT!XzVu8VvkcccIYuiMNUc3pw [small][small]I simply created a new file then closed the game during the intro.[/small][/small]
*You will have to rename them of course.*

You could also get links to your Steam Cloud saves here*(may require closing the game to update these)*:
** https://store.steampowered.com/account/remotestorageapp/?appid=838310 **
It may be possible to share the download links as well.

**[big]Important:[/big]** If you remove a save slot file locally that's supposed to exist in-game*(via renaming or deleting)*, COTM will think your save is corrupted if you launch it, which resets **everything** since it's unable to find a local file. If you want to delete a save slot, you should do so through the game itself to avoid this. If you want to backup your mode unlocks, just make a copy of **SystemData.bin**.

Stage 7 zip explanation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54A7JUIktOg&feature=youtu.be

Stage maps

[center]https://i.imgur.com/RulXBLt.gif[/center]
Maps of each stage on a screen-by-screen bases. I'll update things later with candle contents.
Note: Stage 8 Curse the Moon and Cleave the Moon are the same. The title change only affects Zengetsu only runs.


[big][section=Stage 1 Moonlight Temptation][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/TyzaAOO.gif[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/gYRmOlB.png

[big][section=Stage 2 Frigid Hell][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/ggmCFz8.gif[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/ibaVvYL.png

[big][section=Stage 3 The Brilliant Void][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/4jBwKJR.png[/center]
(soon)

[big][section=Stage 4 Blasphemy Unto Heaven][/big]
(soon)

[big][section=Stage 5 Sunder the Night][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/bLQunzK.png[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/CbjAt99.png

[big][section=Stage 6 Tragedy of Slaughter][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/qdjoFly.gif[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/U80aAHe.png

[big][section=Stage 7 Defiler of Taboos][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/44s19P7.png[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/DxLQ0BE.png

[big][section=Stage 8 Curse of the Moon][/big]
(soon)

[big][section=Stage 9 Fallen Moon's Requiem][/big]
[center]https://i.imgur.com/TPDWG6i.png[/center]
https://i.imgur.com/YfUbvSS.png

Stage Maps - True Layouts (For OoB & more)

[section=Notes]
• For standard map references, check out AlucardX60's post: https://www.speedrun.com/bscotm/guide/r28gb
• I modified the game camera to explore the true stage layouts.
• These maps should be pixel-perfect dimensions of the stage.
• I set the internal game speed to 0 for this, meaning enemies you see are in their precise starting spawn position & animation, this includes fireballs. Enemies that spawn relative to your position are invisible.
• The character info bar is **not** offsetting the map, imagine it as an overlay to the map as there's actually bits of map behind it, but it was far too much extra work to include, and reveals nothing of interest. When I place a screen above the character info bar, I account for the space it takes up, so everything should be 1:1, you should be able to see this for yourself.
• These images are massive, so open them in a new tab or something.
• If you were wondering, one screen is 400x240.

[section=Stage 1 -- 5200x2640]
https://i.imgur.com/T1v9E0w.png

[section=Stage 2 -- 7200x2640]
https://i.imgur.com/OJGqH7t.png

[section=Stage 3 -- 8800x3120]
https://i.imgur.com/NVvxz00.png

[section=Stage 4 -- 6800x3840]
https://i.imgur.com/6RCTVxT.png

[section=Stage 5 -- 7600x2640]
https://i.imgur.com/MpCKutd.png

[section=Stage 6 -- 7600x3120]
https://i.imgur.com/WeqbBaW.png

[section=Stage 7 -- 7600x3840]
https://i.imgur.com/x7AhOu1.png

[section=Stage 8 -- 9200x3120]
https://i.imgur.com/PtXbsD8.png

[section=Stage 9 (Nightmare) -- 7600x2400]
https://i.imgur.com/hJQ0lEh.png

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Name	Autor
Any% Nightmare Tutorial	Laxxus 7 years ago
Any% Normal Tutorial	Laxxus 7 years ago
Any% Ultimate Tutorial	strizer86 8 years ago
Database - Numbers, Weapons, Demons, etc.	Ansiando 3 years ago
In-Game Timer(IGT) and how it works [OUTDATED]	Laxxus 7 years ago
Save File Location	Ansiando 6 years ago
Stage 7 zip explanation	Laxxus 8 years ago
Stage maps	AlucardX60 8 years ago
Stage Maps - True Layouts (For OoB & more)	Ansiando 5 years ago