California, USAIs there a doc for IL time trial world record runs? Or is documenting them not worth it for some reason? I'm just now getting to the TT runs comsidering the game is gerting overhauled.
My 4th on Primal Road in Dragon Kart isn't the best, but I'm not sure how they're shaving 3.8sec off of a pretty clear and cut line...
My best ideas are: due to the fact that you aren't boosting 100% of the time, it might be better to coast off of your boosts a bit more on straights, and perhaps ride the curb tighter... I've got to take 2nd before I can really complain, but I don't trust SEGA kart racer leaderboards anymore. :c
I just thought I'd share some info with anyone wanting to improve their times in the Dragon Kart mini-game from the corresponding side-quest.
(1. Absolutely wait until you've gotten to chapter 15 and beaten the last racer to acquire/fully upgrade the final kart, the "Rising Dragon Kart."
(2. Basics: To get a boost start, hold accel. about midway through the 2's animation of appearing then dissolving, so just about before it starts to dissolve. Collecting 10 rings brings your kart up to it's maximum top speed, so aim for a line that gets you 10 rings as soon as possible, or as easily as your skill level will allow, and then aim for as tight of a line as you can, ignoring extra rings. You want to be boosting as much as possible, that means touching boost pads/using boost items at the end of a boost or a combined boost. (More on that further down.)
Double boost pad bringing my kart up to a max speed of 90:
(4. Due to the way the drifting mechanic works in this mini-game, I would highly recommend making quick, sharp movements, changing only your timing and severity of your angle of approach. (When you choose to start your turn and how hard you turn.) Z-drifting is absolutely necessary on some turns and it is good to note that some turns may require multiple hops during a Z-drift and the like.
(5. {!!!Raised terrain is your enemy!!!} Do not, unless boosting and going along the line of, and not in need to turn against, drive on raised terrain. (You go slow.) You can hop to avoid the oil or slime (maybe sand) patches pretty easily without losing too much time. I recommend boosting over sand patches as much as humanly possible. (So far most lines I've encountered have boosts through sand.)
(6. Remember that not every lap is the same, so get used to some lines changing depending on how the track is laid out. (Veteran kart racers shouldn't have a problem with this. Looking at the ASRT crowd.)
This post may change over time as I discover more. (As of posting this, I've only "speedran" the first 5 tracks of the 12. Posted a 4th, 1st, 4th, 4th, and am working a 16th up.)
Current Playlist of my PBs, including (as of this post) a 1st on track 2:
I held 4th and above on the first ten levels and would love to see more competition.
Is this a known tech or does this need to be explored more? It looks like it's reproduceable.
I'd love to get down and dirty in TT if the mods are interested in making boards for them.
I swear this is a once in a lifetime boost that I've tried to replicate to no avail:
I had to have been perfectly on the line between the "ice" section oaf the track and the normal section when I released the tiny bit of boost meter I had from the start. This seems stupid precise as releasing the boost too early starts it and ends it when you touch the "ice" or you lose it by touching the ice without releasing. I just don't know if this run can be beaten without it.
Image for reference: 
The frame before the boost releases, meaning I had already released my left trigger and miraculously timed it so the boost released on the line.
I'm planning on taking as many 1st place finishes as I can because I'm bored and thought I'd record them to post but alas, there's no individual level leaderboards for Time Trials.
I would be really interested in some competition via individual level runs if possible. I've got plenty of top 50 spots I'd love to challenge and beat to post here for folks to potentially learn from and surpass.
Was wondering if anyone was even playing that game, as I've been playing it on PC. I know it's supposed to be inferior to the original but I imagine "somebody is playing it" as there's some solid strats already out and about.
