I'd be lying if i said i wasn't expecting this xD but congrats on bopping me :D
I was always wondering if it's possible to use Esc for inventory with high resolution patch, and I see it works. Why did nobody use it before? It's a very well known feature.
Also, I'm not sure you're aware that barrowsmane waited a bit in front of the V13 door to slightly manipulate rats positions. I know he didn't break the rules here, but I think the timer should start right after the cutscene, not with the first input.
That is an Interesting point, but I'm not the one who made the original rules, so you'll have to bring that up with DrTChops
Hello people! I'd also like to congratulate on the run ) Of course, everything can be optimized, it's possible to have more L, and there are a few of new ideas around (I was quite astounded at some solutions), but it always takes quite an amount of tries to achieve a sensible single segment run. And nerves probably too : o
While I'm at it, I'd like to say a lil' sorry for DrTChops for whining below your Fallout 1 speedrun tutorial. I just found most of the things self-explanatory : P
As above, I also have some doubts when it comes to waiting for the first rat to go up.. Speeddemosarchive rules (quite strict) are clean in this regard: time starts when one gains control of the character. So - exactly after the fade from white after the overseer greeting.. It is possible to have the first rat go up when not waiting (as shown in Fexen's segmented run), but the amount of L needed is well, higher.
Please let know, it will be swell to be informed earlier : )
It doesn't break the rules that are here, but they are different from SDA timing, just as PLANET said. I guess its up to the moderators to figure this out. As for waiting for the rats to move, the only reliable one is the third rat, which can start moving right when you pass the second one. That only happens if you let rats start the combat and manually exit it after passing them.
No problemo, thanks for clearing that up. And for not taking offense (hopefully).
Guess barrowsmane has an advantage anyway, but since he said he bested the run already... ; )
So, timer starts immediately after the fade from white unto the cave... mkay.
On a side note - tested quite a lots of single segment runs, and boy, does it take time... oh well, nobody said it will be easy. So probably multi-segment (aka segmented run) will be a good start first.
The problem with single segment is the frustration that comes from seeing random encounters ruining your attempt over and over again. That's why you should try to finish the run even if you have a couple of them.
Just realized these forums existed, and i wish i learned of this rule change sooner, else i would've uploaded this new run earlier D:
