It turns out there is actually a 2-frame window while 1-1 is loading where you can pause the game before 400 even appears on the timer (when timing starts) and manipulate the frame rule timer so at the end of 1-1 we (at least for TAS which can accelerate perfectly) the game will check for the frame rule 1 frame later for L+R TAS (saving 21 frames - 1 frame delay = 20 frames for a new time of 4:53.700 from 4:54.032) and 5 frames later for no L+R TAS which loses 2 frames on each fast accel in the first and third room of 1-1 so the no L+R TAS can only save 16 frames from this trick (21 frames - 5 frame delay = 16 frames for a new time of 4:53.999 from 4:54.265). In theory, this is JUST what we NEED to break the infallible 4:53-second barrier but we need an SMB1 game/rom that won't freeze frame rules when the game is paused, which the ROM I have does.

How to save the final frame of 8-4 (first room, Any% Speedrun). Premiere Friday, Jul 2, 6:00 pm

Hey guys! I found a way to start in World 8 after reset! Here's what you gotta do:

1. Warp to World 8.
2. Game Over in World 8.
3. Use T to go to the Title Screen.
4. Reset your Console/Emulator with the Reset function.
5. Use A+T to start in World 8.
6. Profit! Easy WR! Note: Go to 2:19 if you don't wanna see me play to World 8. You can do this in RTA, but not in TAS Editor.

I found an easier way to save the 4-2 TAS framerule! Here's a video of it!

Hey VGP! Is it okay to use castle tours in the speedruns? Is it okay to use the tapestries in the castles for the speedrun?

I have ideas with castle tours like visiting a castle with tapestry to Krokotopia to fight Charmed Slaves for the cowl of Summertime; sells for a lot of gold in the bazaar, and Wysteria so that I can get a +40% mount instead of a 20% mount for 2500 gold. That would make us go 17% faster compared to the broom, and we won't even need the unfair advantages of Shared Bank, Crowns, Multiple Accounts at once, Gift Box, etc. :)