Any% Tantarian Night Notes, charts and saves (Most optimised and up to date Tantarian route)

Update 7th May 2021: Route has been updated. Biggest inclusion is the possibility to have Heat for Taharka. No nobles back ups have also been factored in to the route. All resources have been updated below, including a full set of saves.

Charts, notes and saves:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZkU9gvwYhPw6lfEjEKaO05mTsJxlQ0tD?usp=sharing

I recommend watching this run from the FF Speedrun Relay IV: Interlude to see a good marathon showing of the route. This route is on the right (note: with the newest revision this is slightly outdated. Most things have remained the same).:

https://youtu.be/ZLxcxYOwCwA?list=PL8PZB25uZuZ5cklrEUt1HrmwmI6eZlprJ

There isn't much explanation in this run, but I did a fair amount of explaining when I ran it at ESA Summer 2018. The run was hot garbage, but there is a lot to gain from watching it:

https://youtu.be/W0U32YcHRDY

- Metako

ATB Wait Tutorial

This should hopefully be a good starting place for newcomers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag-gte_VfrQ

Auto Splitter and Load Remover for PC setup

## 1. Edit Splits

Open LiveSplit and go to "Edit Splits". If you don't have splits for FF9, you can download them [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/BaseSplits.lss).

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/edit-splits.png

## 2. Activate the auto splitter

On the "Splits Editor", make sure that the game is set to exactly "Final Fantasy IX". After that, click "Activate".

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/active-auto-splitter.png

## 3. Auto splitter settings

Press the "Settings" button next to the "Activate" button and a new "Component Settings" window should appear. Here you can select if you want to auto start the timer, auto split and which splits you want. Just make sure that if you deselect some split, you also remove it from your splits on the previous window (for example, if you don't kill Tantarian in your route, you should remove the "Tantarian" split). The auto-splitter will split based on the order of the splits, so you can name them whatever you want (for example, you can rename "Steiner 3" to "Bomb" and it'll work).

Please note that **the Necron split is not automated** because it works differently from the other ones. This is the only split that you should do manually.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/auto-splitter-settings.png

## 4. Configure the load remover

Download the "Alternate Timing Method" component from the [LiveSplit Components page](http://livesplit.org/components/). Extract the files into your LiveSplit Components folder (for example, "LiveSplit_1.7.6\Components").

Right click on your splits and click on "Edit Layout".

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/edit-layout.png

In the "Layout Editor", click on "+", "Information", "Alternate Timing Method".

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/add-alternate-timing-method.png

If you wish, double click the "Alternate Timing Method" in the list to open its settings and change its text.

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/alternate-timing-method-text.png

To change the current comparison to use Game Time (Time Without Loads) instead of Real Time (Time With Loads), right click on your splits and select to "Compare Against", "Game Time".

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fhelwanger/ff9-auto-splitter/master/Install/compare-game-time.png

This way, the "Time Without Loads" will be used on your splits but you'll have an additional timer using the "Alternate Timing Method" component to show the "Time With Loads".

Beginner-friendly Tantarian fight guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ytfPE6usJzj-qWLZuGHpVULyo85FlZsnXKIy0rhJUZQ

I spent a little while making a guide on how to execute the Tantarian fight, since there are a lot of new PC/HD runners and Tant is usually recommended for that version. I do not personally run PC/HD, but I do run a Tant route so I figured I would throw up a quick guide for those not familiar with the fight.

This guide primarily focuses on Disc 2 Tantarian. A small section has been added for those interested in routing/running Disc 3 Tantarian, and will be expanded upon later.

Duckstation setup

## 1. BIOS Settings

Make sure "Fast boot" is **disabled** and always include the ps1 logo on your submission video.

https://i2.paste.pics/d39160f682133ef45bb5fce1e7aa0380.png

## 2. Console Settings

- **Async Readahead:** 8 sectors
- **Read Speedup:** 3x (6x Speed)
- **Seek Speedup:** None (Normal Speed)

https://puu.sh/ILT1y/54df156fe4.png

## 3. Emulation Settings

Make sure emulation speed is set to 100%.

https://i2.paste.pics/6f10942a39c8e114b243413290ac4691.png

## 4. Display Settings

Keep those checked for verification purposes:

- Show ODS Messages
- Show Emulation Speed
- Show Display FPS
- Show Controller Input

![](/static/blob/1n8jrweq.png)

## 5. Audio Settings

To prevent some crashes at disc 3:

- Select **Cubeb** as Backend
- Select **wasapi** as Driver
- Select **Time Stretch** as Stretch Mode
- Check **Minimal** next to Output Latency

![](/static/blob/3nv2p8zm.png)

Final Fantasy IX: Ozma%

Welcome to the real FFIX speedrun:

Should you have any questions or queries regarding this run, feel free to contact me on:

Twitter: @MrMizzow
Discord: Mizzow#1856

Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kSpEF-hMyQRnah02rX5ZqI5KRhVcJJOt

Guides détaillés Any% français (4 routes différentes)

Ci dessous les liens vers les guides français des quatre principales routes du Any%. Ils sont classés en fonction de votre niveau ; Débutant pour ceux qui commencent, Confirmé pour ceux qui ont déjà quelques runs à leur actif, Expert pour ceux qui maîtrisent la run.

Débutant :

[Tantarian Night](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sugACSHLWCO49e-N3FDrI8Po6IIwbnXL)

[Tantarian No Night](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H42Fe2fp4Wp-IrDKpCfQjhZG9im4Ku4s)

[No Tantarian Night](https://drive.google.com/open?id=13ecI2AuFuqcy01NiZIqJskijPIYI8JB_)

[No Tantarian No Night](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PgsUfGGFdjbmoFbS8tDfvL2XuMxgU6y3)

Confirmé :

[Tantarian Night](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZRoXSbEqeayLKQ6GPVZ6nuJcsEgpPXC/view)

[Tantarian No Night](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14BSaN-cHd7Iqqtfqsav55av8ddSBfqEm/view)

[No Tantarian Night](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HsfLoc12jDvLXvy2wDJQXyzMZVi1vAZY/view)

[No Tantarian No Night](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nKP7JP20GyBEYJe4maN7UsXouCz9URXm/view)

Expert :

[Tantarian Night](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssalGNwq1v3zRHbaN0qQ3qyRG3XsejRxX8wq0p-KKB0/edit)

[Tantarian No Night](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZpVcGyvRLyVOr7LJZkugVJOmwQXWUWUcSpJrXNkRhzw/edit)

[No Tantarian Night](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmBnAPQjfd12mZEuTM6jAxXc32nJYhuH4LivHRPuNYc/edit)

[No Tantarian No Night](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13s5iEI2cBLEnXuMeT1V7_ammcnU8ZqWrDGyo_Cb4FHU/edit)

Muttski's Any% Guide (2018-19 MPU Route) BEGINNER FRIENDLY

This was the route used by top runners at the time, and I still consider to be the most beginner friendly, high-level route for ease and safety. I've typed it with story triggers, directions, and boss strategies to make accessible for anyone from a brand new runner to an experienced runner who wants to change routes or learn some small tech. They are available for the whole community here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16W2zB4Ceu5vqOp1OxBHMGb1shZkyW3OYtXfYnOkCH78/edit?usp=sharing

MUTTSKI'S BEGINNER FRIENDLY ANY% GUIDE (2022 PETRO ROUTE GUIDE)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/136SoMhGNGXcrE6NBNIigz_Ufk_aVYVjnjACLjbSQ4EE/edit?usp=sharing

No Tantarian / Nightless - HDPC NMS Modified Petroesjka Route by SheriffFalc

These are the route notes and guide used for my 7:35:23 (no loads) NMS HDPC run. It is a modified version of Petroesjka's route made to work more smoothly on the HDPC version of the game.

Route notes: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4XFwkTCWa3mr_UC5loVdrW0l9SuH4krn0pJ7iYLY1s/edit?usp=sharing

AP chart: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14SUAud0qxbLot21JDUGHTgclTjFPOIbKj7TIrm6FteU/edit?usp=sharing

Gil chart: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/161EWIZccC3CT_fpxOxbT8IdSGRfJSaAeIxI_T280Wwc/edit?usp=sharing

Encounter Probabilities Chart: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xwEGr8UZZU7Sj-4HIzE4V8tqmG79NvzSo432cOSVZbU/edit?usp=sharing

No Tantarian Nightless, Route by Petroesjka

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/12HB2-rK7INqZJhqYNUfy7B9LqjCS53hq

PC HD No Major Skips - Beginners Guide (Tant//NoNight)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hx8hCzdeKU3qIdiD4U4CJrl-ceOqGxlHFfTiqm9t6aI/edit?usp=sharing

This is a beginner friendly version of the PC HD speedrun route by nickynoel.

PC Notes

This dropbox contains several route notes, but most useful are the PC notes, as PC differs from console, mainly in its encounter rate.

These notes are by nickynoel.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cdwy5n26yjao12h/AAAU4Mc9aiMPIb6Zf7WXsvyBa?dl=0

PSX any% Petro Route Video Tutorial by thebroodles

Video tutorial series of the Petro route for FF9 PSX.

Made a fair bit earlier than the date published so is not 100% comprehensive but covers most of the niche optimisations in the run.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5z4w4uu4WW_UwChM4j-DmzrwObU3fArC

Random encounters guide

This is a guide about random encounters, listing the different probabilities of encounters and how to avoid them as much as possible during runs.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pJIFju3DEDWahMt18_A_T_94R-LRn4qwj-duyADFSvE/edit?usp=sharing

Tantarian Disc 3

Hello everyone,
this guide was written long time ago for PC version, after getting my sub8h, i corrected it for PSX runs.
It also use a new strat with butterfly sword & soulblade on taharka , with heat only & bandit to steal Orichalcon.

I took time trying it to make sure it's accurate in every situation or almost.
This guide is "almost" begginer fiendly, you need at least some basics.
Hope you find the route you long awaited in this guide =).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M932b3FBMf8Kuf3lN1xbvj0ePkvr67k1/view?usp=sharing

If you have questions do not hesitate to contact me or Neoslash72 & Swed7 since they know this route as much as me.

Edit: also it's written on the 1rst page, but the route was initially & mostly done by Petro, i only put his route on paper with more detail & some adjust.

Love you all <3

"Edit : Hi people, i made a final edit of the guide so it can be the most clear & detailed possible , i had also ajusted some strat like tantarian fight, so if you got the guide before the actual date (October 1 , 2022) you should take the new one."

Name	Author
Any% Tantarian Night Notes, charts and saves (Most optimised and up to date Tantarian route)	Metako 2 years ago
ATB Wait Tutorial	Tojju 6 years ago
Auto Splitter and Load Remover for PC setup	fhelwanger 2 years ago
Beginner-friendly Tantarian fight guide	mythikdawn 2 years ago
Duckstation setup	fhelwanger 1 year ago
Final Fantasy IX: Ozma%	Mizzow 5 years ago
Guides détaillés Any% français (4 routes différentes)	Eryment 4 years ago
Muttski's Any% Guide (2018-19 MPU Route) BEGINNER FRIENDLY	Muttski 1 year ago
MUTTSKI'S BEGINNER FRIENDLY ANY% GUIDE (2022 PETRO ROUTE GUIDE)	Muttski 1 year ago
No Tantarian / Nightless - HDPC NMS Modified Petroesjka Route by SheriffFalc	SheriffFalc 2 years ago
No Tantarian Nightless, Route by Petroesjka	thebroodles 1 month ago
PC HD No Major Skips - Beginners Guide (Tant//NoNight)	walrusbeard 2 years ago
PC Notes	amyrlinn 4 years ago
PSX any% Petro Route Video Tutorial by thebroodles	thebroodles 10 months ago
Random encounters guide	Misuto 3 years ago
Tantarian Disc 3	Machie 11 months ago