United StatesI also use Duckstation. I just set the disc speed to 2x to mimic the fast speed of PS2 Hardware. As far as I know that's what most people use. Does a decent job of matching the hardware but isn't as fast.
I know I'm just a wall flower but i've been reading this a little bit. The 1st post mentioned that the load speeds seemed faster and the EMU looks like it's going faster than it should.
If i had to guess, from what I know about Duckstation and using it for other runs, I would venture to say that the disc speed is set to 2x (Quad Speed) to match the load times of the ps2. I don't have any data that shows it matches it but the games I run more regularly and some others communities are under the impression as well.
If that's the case, I don't think someone running on discs could match that. The 2x setting is similar in speed to the fast disc speed of the ps2. If I recall correctly PE2 discs won't work when that setting is on. (Edit: I just saw the line in the OP about the settings)
I'm sorry if all of this was a waste of time but I just thought I'd offer up those tidbits on duckstation. Sorry if its not my place.
Hello,
I'm looking for some clarification on the Apostle fight without a scroll.
The English Guide says
Cast Reflect on Edward (with Koudelka or James). Place Edward 1 square in front of the boss.
Now the boss will be blocked, and can only attack Edward with a laser attack. Wait for the boss to switch to the 1st stance, (the not moving one), and use Flare.
While the French Guide says (According to Google Translate)
It is susceptible to attack only in the 1st stance. The tactic for this fight is to put K and J side by side in front of E and put their reflection and then do nothing if he is in stance 2 and try a different tornado magic in that 1st stance. E during this fight does nothing. Try to keep reflection active and this fight can be simple.
I also watched the TAS run Dylaneka made years ago and the TAS used the strategy in the French guide.
I've tried to replicate the TAS video by matching the AGI stats on K and J from the video (61 and 41 respectively as displayed in the video after the Jezebel level ups) and I can't get the same timing in the video. It has K and J getting reflect on and in position (2 spaces back from the boss if I recall correctly) before Apostle started to cast.
I understand that getting a scroll is faster but from a previous post dylaneka expressed that not getting the scroll on the 1st try outside the Apostle room is slower, that being the case, what one of these strats is the faster one and how, is not strictly an AGI check, is the turn ordered decided? Asking because, like I said, I can't replicate the turn order that the TAS has with the same AGI.
Does anyone have any idea what Han would be looking for from encounters in the save area for Giant and Madonne? I noticed in the video they stop in both of those spots and looks for a fight. Assume it's not scroll because they have one already by this point.
That new video has some new strats for some fights. Looks really cool
So I have a few itemization questions.
If/when you gets cat's eye who do you put it on?
If it goes on K do you put the mace on James instead of the Evil Horn?
How do you optimize the accessories for K and J? Does she need to be wearing the pendant the rest of the run?
Sorry I if I missed this somewhere in the guide. Just trying to be optimal about my damage.
Hello, I just started to learn this game, am new to speedrunning in general, and I have a few questions.
Assuming time starts on clicking new game but when does it end? Is it on the fade out from the last Elaine fight?
How can I figure out if scroll grinding before apostle is faster than just fighting him regularly?
I think that's all I can think of right now. Appreciate any help you guys can give me.
Game is great!
