Any% No Slots Comprehensive Tutorial

This is a comprehensive tutorial for FF7 Any% No Slots including Kalm Skip, Fury Ring, and elevator manip.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnkJWlotsWcT0etZdZ65yfZEdRiR615yr

It's a lot of info because I think learning the hows and whys of things helps remember it all when your structure of understanding is stronger.  That said, for beginners, you really only need to know shops, menus, boss strats, and major skips to get started, so feel free to skip around and also check out RJ's guide.

Any% No Slots Notes PSX (with Guard Skip)

This is not a guide, but hopefully those notes will help
https://bit.ly/2Vo74fx

Any% PSX No Slots Notes/Guide (with Kalm & Cosmo Canyon Skip)

Here are my notes/guide for the PSX version of No Slots with Kalm and Cosmo Canyon Skip. You can use them for other versions (PC/HD) as well, but some things are different (IGT for Mayor Password and Pre-emptive boss setups, for example).

I'm in the process of re-working this guide, but it's usable and follows Zheal's Fury Ring steproute (some boss strats aren't present as I have to update them from the other document, so I took them out for the moment).

Also, it is a live document, so if you don't want me changing things while you're using it, make sure to download your own copy (as well if you want to make any changes to it for your own purposes). I would recommend downloading it either way as some of the features don't work well with the online version of Word.

Here is the OneDrive link to the document:

https://1drv.ms/w/s!AuT79Rybi0z_719wgSEfP4F1keqe?e=btnFB6

If you notice any errors or have any questions about them, feel free to message me on Discord (rjthedestroyer)

Any% Slots notes for PSX (Beginner Friendly I hope!)

Hey! Here's my personal notes for Final Fantasy VII Any% Slots (PSX). I've created them to help fill the void that is the lack of a recent set of Slots notes. They do not include Step Count Manipulation information, primarily because the route I had initially in my notes did not reflect the best and latest route and was an older route. There will be an updated set released eventually that will reflect the latest step count!

The pre-requisites are that hopefully you've beaten the game before and vaguely know what you're doing and where some things are and what storyline triggers you need to hit in order to complete the game. Also you're gonna have to know how to actually execute Slots, but I've included links to a few resources that might help with learning them for you!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OezjN4Uo4ZLEzuUG-NLuRCR3bXDRrpUTqGrYsLt5huY/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions or any comments, criticisms, etc. then please feel free to contact me via Discord (@RoryExtraLife#5017, I'm also in the FF Speedruns discord as well as in several others here and there.) and let me know!

Enjoy, good luck, and may the Ton Ton Ta-Ton be with you!

Buffered Corel Skip tutorial

Explains what Corel skip is, and a setup to trigger the paralysis dodge with a buffer. 

Thank you to Luzbelheim for showing me this setup.  

https://youtu.be/PGM1-DVyWf4

Buffered Jessie Skip tutorial

Explains what Jessie skip is, and a setup to trigger the paralysis dodge with a buffer.

Thank you to Luzbelheim for showing me this setup.

https://youtu.be/piQLRnJTHRw

Buffered Picture Skip tutorial

Buffered Shell Hut Skip tutorial

Explains what Shell Hut skip is, and a setup to trigger the paralysis dodge with a buffer. 

Thank you to BrutalAl for showing me this setup.

https://youtu.be/XW9iw_m6IpM

Cosmo Canyon Skip (PS4/XB1/Switch)

NOTE: 
Early in the video I said I was going to explain why turning off random encounters is necessary for this skip but I never actually explain why.  Here's the explanation:
Turning random encounters off is essential once you get back into the buggy after getting off the Chocobo. If you were to get into a random encounter on the way to Cosmo Canyon, the Chocobo will run away and the game will no longer think you are "on" a Chocobo which makes the skip impossible.

https://youtu.be/0nodBaXF8gA

Duckstation EMU Setup + Cheat Engine & Big Shoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhpHxSg1nDI
If you have any questions feel free to hop on the discord.

FF7 Password Manipulation Tutorial

FFVII 100% Detailed by crono7114/XeroKynos

FFVII PSX No Major Skips Guide [November 2022]

# Quetz's FFVII PSX No Major Skips Guide

[Quetz's FFVII PSX No Major Skips Guide](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G2ltoZnoRmG09qGj-ZR43zDJLck750Jj?usp=share_link)

I'm new to this game and to this run, so if there's something that is wrong or could use fixing, let me know! 
This guide includes **MOST** story triggers, but assumes that you've watched a NMS run or played the game casually recently and understand the story triggers.

!⿈ quetzington#0454 on Discord 
Happy Gaming!

FFVII Updated Any% PSX No Slots Notes

Decided to digitize my notes since it seems to be the new norm.

Step-by-step guide for running the PSX Any% No Slots category. This guide is recommended for those familiar with step count. I would like to thank RJTheDestroyer for helping me route in CC Skip. I will try to keep updating this if any new optimizations come around.

https://1drv.ms/w/s!As4pGSlr_HzTcTpXwaMIdDLAD00?e=ZL8g9c

Final Descent Manipulation

Guaranteed 0 encounter FD, developed by Hype_Gh0st and AceZephyr
Tutorial starts at 2:05 and the manipulation begins in Bone Village after Temple of the Ancients. If you want to observe list and stone in psxfin the memory addresses are as follows.
List: [[psxfin.exe+1899BC]+30]+95DC8
Stone: [[psxfin.exe+1899BC]+30]+4A630

https://youtu.be/1h-VmReM_zM

Final Fantasy VII (Gold Chocobo - Speedrun Breeding Guide)

Final Fantasy VII - Gold Chocobo (Racingless) 
 
Step 1 - Chocobo Farm: 
- 6 Stables 
- 70 Krakka Greens 
- 1 Saraha Nut 
 
Step 2 - Chocobo Nuts: 
- 2x Carob Nut (Icicle Inn Grass Area)
- 1x Zeio Nut (Goblin Island)
 
Step 3 - Capture Chocobos: 
- Wonderful Chocobo (1-2 Rabbits) Icicle Inn Tracks
- Great Chocobo (1-2 Spirals) Mideel Tracks
 
Step 4 - Chocobo Farm: 
- Save as close to the Chocobo Farm as possible (without entering) 
- Hard Reset 
- Moving Chocobo - Great One (Female) 
- Moving Chocobo - Wonderful (Male) 
- Save the game 
- Hard Reset 
 
Step 5 - Chocobo Farm: 
- Feeding Chocobo - 1x Krakka Green to ANY chocobo 
- Mating Chocobo - Great + Wonderful + Carob Nut = Blue (Female) 
- Fight 6 random encounters on the world map 
- Save 
 
Step 6 - Chocobo Farm: 
- Feeding Chocobo - 50x Krakka Greens to ANY chocobo 
- Mating Chocobo - Great + Wonderful + Carob Nut = Green (Male) 
- Fight 8 random encounters on the world map 
- Save 
 
Step 7 - Chocobo Farm: 
- Feeding Chocobo - 5x Krakka Greens to ANY chocobo 
- Mating Chocobo - Blue + Green + Saraha Nut = Black (Female) 
- Fight 7 random encounters on the world map 
- Save 
 
Step 8 - Chocobo Farm: 
- Feeding Chocobo - 6x Krakka Greens to ANY chocobo 
- Mating Chocobo - Black + Wonderful + Zeio Nut = Gold (Female)

Final Fantasy VII Any% (PSX) "Slots" notes v1.0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/70nmfj9amh5y1sx/FF7_RTA_NA_-_Slots%201.0.xlsx?dl=0

Final Fantasy VII International RTA notes v2.1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ia555udw67ywruc/FF7%20INT%20Notes%20v2.1.xlsx?dl=0

This is for Final Fantasy VII International RTA. This route does not use Stinger Skip, and is the fastest route at this time that does not use Stinger Skip. Please report any errors to @sk84uhlivin on Twitter. Steps are considering one counts Cloud's right foot as the first step.

Final Fantasy VII Slots Analysis for any% (More Accurate Timing Tutorial)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ipBOqVz4tIbFlXZnAwbERHYUk/view?usp=sharing

Guard Skip -  With input display and commentary

Guidelines for FF7 PC 30 FPS (Method 1: FPS Fix)

As of March 31st, 2016, FF7 PC 30 FPS Any% leaderboard has been created to create a much more fair, competitive category with users who own the PC version of FF7. In order for a run to be accepted, you MUST cap the game using FPSFix or Hard-Cap. This guide will show you how to make the game run at 30 fps (Field FPS) using the FPSFix method.  If you decide not to cap the game at 30 FPS, you must submit your run to FREE FPS category

If you have any comments, questions, concerns please contact me! -CreativeEly 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FPSFix Guide written by Learning Lab , Video tutorial coming soon
Pastebin: http://pastebin.com/Z6Xpbg3d

pre reqs:
¤ ff7 pc
¤ dxtory (download free here.. http://exkode.com/dxtory-downloads-en.html
¤ fpsfix (download free here... https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/165432761535037440/211922597355585538/FPSFIX.rar
¤ OBS Studio (download free here... https://obsproject.com/download#mp
     ¤note: obs studio is used to allow the fps overlay to appear on stream in ff7 fullscreen mode. obs classic does not let you do this.
 
set up :
1. open dxtory and turn fps watch on. make sure that if you were using the 30 fps lock that it is turned OFF
2. open streaming/recording player you plan to record your runs on.
2. unrar fpsfix to any folder where it wont get lost. i.e. your ff7 pc directoy.
3. navigate to fpsfix\hl-files\hext-in\ff7.txt
4. inside of this text document, change the last 4 digits to A940, save ff7.txt. Important: the blank line at the top of this document MUST be there.
5. now open the ff7 launcher. before selecting play, run fpsfix.exe. a console will pop up and start to return an error repeatedly. ignore this, as the game is not yet running, and select play in the ff7 launcher
6. fpsfix will find the process and automatically close, but will continue to limit your fps.
8. start a local recording or use preview mode in your streaming software. in ff7, navigate to a field map (not the world map) and note the average fps as shown by dxtory. IMPORTANT: we are aiming for 30fps average, the program does not lock at 30fps but there is a very slight range. check the videos at the end of the document to get an idea of what you are looking for. (29.98-30.05)
 
tweaking and optimizing :
since the purpose of this fix is to make fps as consistent as possible regardless of hardware, you may have to do some quick tweaking to get fps running the same as other competitive runners on your computer.
 
¤ best results are achieved by running the game in 600x480 in full screen mode, original graphics mode and linear filtering disabled.
 
¤ if your is fps averaging above 30.00fps you must decrease the value in fpsfix\hl-files\hext-in\ff7.txt. if average fps is below 30.00, you must increase this value to find the range that shows 30.00fps avg.
 
¤a note about hexadecimal: hex values increase as such: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F.
 
¤ to do this, you must change this first two digits of A940 that you changed in ff7.txt. the "40" must always remain "40". the range you will most likely be working with is A0-AF. If average is above 30.00fps, you must decrease the second digit in A940 (the 9). if fps is averaging below 30.00, you must increase the second digit in A940, so 9-F. if it is still averaging below 30.00fps, try working with a range B0-BF. again, the last two digits in ff7.txt must always remain at 40.
 
¤ exit ff7 (you can keep the launcher open). open ff7.txt and raise or lower the value, save. run fpsfix.exe and select play in ff7, go to a field and note the change. tweak as needed until average fps is 30.00
 
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤Important: when running ff7 pc there may be times were you get trined hellas by materia keeper, or you must load a mandatory save. in this instance, you MUST launch fpsfix.exe before entering back into ff7. I would recommend creating a desktop shortcut right next to where the ff7 launcher pops up, or pin fpsfix.exe to the task bar for quick access.
 
¤¤final note: if a run is found to average above 30.00fps it is likely to be rejected. check the videos below to see the fps range you want to aim for. so far there has been good success across all sorts of hardware, so you should be able to find a good value, but if you have any questions feel free to message @learninglab on Twitch or discord for help.
 
examples of fpsfix in action:
mcsullysulkin twitch VOD: 
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/207424079
Cloudyfinal VOD on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozCJolEv0x4
CreativeEly VOD on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PtbI_1oSmc
 
 
shouts out to meesbaker and DLBP for FPSFix program

Guidelines for FF7 PC 30 FPS (Method 2: Hard Cap, slower)

This method hard-caps the game using frame limiter software DXTORY (Free). By doing this, the frame-rate for all field, menu, battles, FMVs, etc, will be CAPPED at 30 FPS. If you decide not to cap the game at 30 FPS, you must submit your run to FREE FPS category. 

If you have any comments, questions, concerns please contact me!  -CreativeEly

~~~~
Important Note: While this method is the easiest to setup, it can potentially be 5 minutes slower than FPSFix. We will add a fpsfix variable on the category so that players can easily distinguish which method has been used.
No other frame-limiter software is allowed.

Thank you for Chocobroshow for writing this guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LkgtdtfxNMp-m-DnzAQ5UyaTkJS2k6awYCbeDU0hL1Y/ (Has images)

We do not require you to show the FPS number on the stream/recording. Just remember when you speedrun any game to be truthful and trustful, and show integrity. If we suspect that you are not following this guideline and rules for this category we will move your run to the FREE FPS category.

Quick guide for DXTORY

Dxtory:

Download the latest version here: http://exkode.com/dxtory-downloads-en.html

Install the program, run it, and continue to run it as a free trial. 

Head over to the advanced tab, check box Limit Video FPS to 30 and it’s as simple as that! You can minimize it afterward. (Will go to tray. DO NOT RUN ALONG WITH FRAPS)

Memory Viewing Tutorial

https://youtu.be/QpPlJLhlkok

Will help for practicing step count.

PC All Bosses route notes

Here's the route notes for PC All Bosses with warps. May be updated periodically as the route changes.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C7Lfjy7YRNj6J-fPL8Y5nMFJz6Tj1E06Spi2jbKVywo/edit

PC Any% (warps) with Kalm skip

Beginner-focused notes for PC Any% (warps) with Kalm skip. If you spot any errors or have any questions message me on Discord (phrayse#7329).

Full notes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_aeUPOOVdFeTKKLjfXxJzXAMSaMTY90tju9LYp5pF0/edit?usp=sharing

Chocobo and Enc65 IGTs
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OakoKwFicKSvprKHTZaXdKg5zUBjV2xr7MVE7ZuuwOw/edit?usp=sharing

PC Any% 30 FPS Spencer IGT Manip

Manip Times/Tutorial for getting Spencers after the 2nd warp.

Tutorial:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/611221625

Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QrTWhkLNNbGeIE95r1Acj-dJXbo0859mrjwIQJ4VQAA/edit?usp=sharing

PC Any% Beginner guide

This guide was created in cooperation of MrPeteypoo and mcsullysulkin. Video tutorials/links are also included with necessary credit given to the creators. A few things may still be missing such as a resource for the Playground skip and a few others. Will be updated if requested.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tK6PhsuQQNRSTS51TNwyG7o70kAv9pLzsm-I3k-qgxE/edit

PC Any% Beginners Guide v3 (With Mansion Skip) [OUTDATED]

This guide is based off of the work of MrPeteypoo and mcsullysulkin located here - https://www.speedrun.com/ff7/guide/9ej7f

This guide goes into more detail about a few things, as well as a new step route and the Mansion Skip discovered by RJTheDestroyer.

Edit: [8/22/19] Changed to PDF for easier viewer. Updated and fixed a few things.
Edit: [11/11/19] Fixed password manip calculation as it differs between PSX and PC (thanks Zheal for letting me know about this).
Edit: [5/4/2020] Updated strats/shops with a Mansion Skip route. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k476ekl7uhv-_2sPZ90dG3IDrEPPhT2l/view?usp=sharing

PC Any% Video Tutorial for Beginner and Advanced Level

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfV_gXI4Iw8&list=PLNxfBi9lJiRGVb71LR07Z5sUEEQTE-87O&index=4

Notes for the video can be found here. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmLQRHCAbYjRCneZw5tH-PRaOrc20OdPVeHVTKYUn9M/edit?usp=sharing

1st video is more beginner friendly on how to complete a run that doesn't include 7th Heaven Skip.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/692444018

The most recent route skipping 7th Heaven and all of the skips covered along with item/shop explanations that go with it. This video also explains the new warp methods after leaving Midgar. I recommend learning this run after you are comfortable with the Midgar section and are able to get preemptive Aps consistently, and avoid making other mistakes during the run as this route will be pretty unforgiving for newer runners.

PC/PS4 Setups for Aps/J-BIRTH/Stingers

https://youtu.be/ZeiHRd4yQkg

A video detailing the setups for preemptive Aps and Jenova-BIRTH, plus the Stinger skip for the PC and PS4 versions of the game.

Playground Skip Setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8S9qDCtfcg

This is a quick video tutorial that shows how to setup the playground skip on both the PC and the console versions of the game.

PC Setup starts at 0:20
Console setup starts on 2:15

-I also noticed that sometimes the PC version might vary a little depending on the video settings you have, this works for me with Original Graphics mode enabled, I didn't experiment much with other settings, but if it was not working for you at all, try changing your settings a little or just experiment until you find the position that works for yours.
-PS4 version has the same setup as PC.

Another guide made by sk84uhlivin, this one only shows the PSX setup but goes into better explanation about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHFHDqosZPo

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Hello PSX Digital runners!

Due to popular demand, we are adjusting the allowable Read and Seek speeds on emulator runs to 2x (Quad) and Infinite respectively.  Slower settings are still acceptable, but we are now allowing up to those settings.

On a personal note, I've had trouble with these settin

Name	Autor
Any% No Slots Comprehensive Tutorial	DashRetro 3 years ago
Any% No Slots Notes PSX (with Guard Skip)	ajneb174 7 years ago
Any% PSX No Slots Notes/Guide (with Kalm & Cosmo Canyon Skip)	RJTheDestroyer 3 years ago
Any% Slots notes for PSX (Beginner Friendly I hope!)	roryextralife 6 years ago
Buffered Corel Skip tutorial	sk84uhlivin 9 years ago
Buffered Jessie Skip tutorial	sk84uhlivin 9 years ago
Buffered Picture Skip tutorial	sk84uhlivin 9 years ago
Buffered Shell Hut Skip tutorial	sk84uhlivin 6 years ago
Cosmo Canyon Skip (PS4/XB1/Switch)	Guteren 6 years ago
Duckstation EMU Setup + Cheat Engine & Big Shoes	KumaTV 3 years ago
FF7 Password Manipulation Tutorial	sk84uhlivin 9 years ago
FFVII 100% Detailed by crono7114/XeroKynos	crono7114 4 years ago
FFVII PSX No Major Skips Guide [November 2022]	quetzington 3 years ago
FFVII Updated Any% PSX No Slots Notes	TripleTriadMaster 5 years ago
Final Descent Manipulation	d13sel 5 years ago
Final Fantasy VII (Gold Chocobo - Speedrun Breeding Guide)	Deathtome 9 years ago
Final Fantasy VII Any% (PSX) "Slots" notes v1.0	sk84uhlivin 9 years ago
Final Fantasy VII International RTA notes v2.1	sk84uhlivin 8 years ago
Final Fantasy VII Slots Analysis for any% (More Accurate Timing Tutorial)	kyonlion 8 years ago
Guard Skip - With input display and commentary	NulliferBones 6 years ago
Guidelines for FF7 PC 30 FPS (Method 1: FPS Fix)	CreativeEly 8 years ago
Guidelines for FF7 PC 30 FPS (Method 2: Hard Cap, slower)	CreativeEly 9 years ago
Memory Viewing Tutorial	sk84uhlivin 6 years ago
PC All Bosses route notes	petfriendamy 4 years ago
PC Any% (warps) with Kalm skip	Phrayse 4 years ago
PC Any% 30 FPS Spencer IGT Manip	camp4r 6 years ago
PC Any% Beginner guide	mcsullysulkin 8 years ago
PC Any% Beginners Guide v3 (With Mansion Skip) [OUTDATED]	camp4r 6 years ago
PC Any% Video Tutorial for Beginner and Advanced Level	d13sel 5 years ago
PC/PS4 Setups for Aps/J-BIRTH/Stingers	d13sel 6 years ago
Playground Skip Setup	Sameh 8 years ago