Red Arremer
Member
That too. Unless you are a rich as hell person who can provide the venue, equipment and manpower needed to set up this stuff, you're at the whim of other people who provide these things.
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That too. Unless you are a rich as hell person who can provide the venue, equipment and manpower needed to set up this stuff, you're at the whim of other people who provide these things.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
goddamn TMR
edit: oh god the GDQ drama discussion that's starting can really fuck off.
edit 2: not saying there isn't stuff worthy of discussion/analysis as GDQ is a very interesting beast, but it'd be nice to keep this thread about the games. also I'm traumatized from bad twitch chat discussions on the topic
illusionary
Member
Really looking forward to this! I'd hoped to see Axiom Verge in SGDQ and it's great to see that it's made it in this time around.
Shame about the timing of that run for me, but I'll catch it from the archived VODs.
Shame about the timing of that run for me, but I'll catch it from the archived VODs.
chalkitdown1
Member
From the schedule I'll be watching for sure...
Mario 64 race
Resident Evil HD Remaster (Carcinogen is a great runner)
Metroid Fusion and Prime
The Ninja Gaiden block
Donkey Kong Country block
Super Mario Maker races (these should be amazing)
Super Mario World (the skill on display in speedrunning this game is unreal, most levels are completed facing backwards!)
Starfox 64 (again the skill level is mental)
Banjo Kazooie
Bloodborne (because it's new)
Diddy Kong Racing dual race
And probably whatever else reccommended to watch from this thread. Gona be a great week!
Mario 64 race
Resident Evil HD Remaster (Carcinogen is a great runner)
Metroid Fusion and Prime
The Ninja Gaiden block
Donkey Kong Country block
Super Mario Maker races (these should be amazing)
Super Mario World (the skill on display in speedrunning this game is unreal, most levels are completed facing backwards!)
Starfox 64 (again the skill level is mental)
Banjo Kazooie
Bloodborne (because it's new)
Diddy Kong Racing dual race
And probably whatever else reccommended to watch from this thread. Gona be a great week!
NormalFish
Banned
Been gradually less hype over the years, and classes are starting this week, but I'll be tuning in. I'll be spamming
as usual.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Man, I'm really excited for this. Gonna watch it at work all week.
YianGaruga
Banned
I think the Blast Corps run will have dev commentary. Thats going to be sweet
DarkLegion
Member
Wow that's a lot of seats... they really grew.
Starsunder
Member
Yo, how did I miss that jazz about Romscout?! I thought he was doing a great job! What happened there?
ATOMICJORGE
Member
Tomorrow is the day GREAT! 
I really love AGDQ and SGDQ with this type of events we can show that working together and that gaming can make awesome things
Are we going to have a private Twitch chat only for members of NeoGAF?
I really love AGDQ and SGDQ with this type of events we can show that working together and that gaming can make awesome thingsAre we going to have a private Twitch chat only for members of NeoGAF?
ATOMICJORGE
Member
Should we make a new updated thread?
I don't really think its worth making a new thread for, that would be a Cyan call to make.
The updates would just include run and donation related things as the week progresses, and keeping on top of the GAF chat we have every year.
ATOMICJORGE
Member
All right I was just asking for curiosity I joined GAF 4 months ago so I still have much to learn
Ryo Hazuki
Member
This is the type of thread that would definitely benefit from OP updates. Shame the member who started this is banned now.
Tizoc
Member
Nothing for me on the first day, Sadly the event starts during my workday on Sunday and I'm asleep once the Monkey Ball games are done :/
But man do I WANT to skip gym on the 4th for all that speedrunning goodness?
Then again I'd be back just in time for DS2 to finish and the DMC games so it's all good~
But man do I WANT to skip gym on the 4th for all that speedrunning goodness?
Then again I'd be back just in time for DS2 to finish and the DMC games so it's all good~
NormalFish
Banned
Man why is Prinny at such a garbage time?
Ghost in the Shell deserves to be at a GDQ. One day I'll get good and share the game with the world.
Ghost in the Shell deserves to be at a GDQ. One day I'll get good and share the game with the world.
KojiKnight
Member
I'd love to have this on at work... but no local wifi and my data plan will not support such an indulgence...
Guess I'll catch it all on Youtube over the next month <_<
Guess I'll catch it all on Youtube over the next month <_<
For the record (and I really shouldn't have to reiterate this, but I wanted to make sure no one would call me every name under the sun) I'm all for the whole charity shtick and anything that's done for a good cause - and I don't know much about these kinds of events in general - but can anyone apply to take part in this? Or...God forbid...do you have to be of a certain level of popularity and/or have x number of subs/followers on YouTube/Twitter/whatever?
I'm not a fan of speedruns/glitchruns, but like I said, if it's for charity...then that's cool. Still...
I'm not a fan of speedruns/glitchruns, but like I said, if it's for charity...then that's cool. Still...
YianGaruga
Banned
Everyone can apply, but you have to be good enough at the game and stream at least every now and then so people can judge your skill. Popularity isn't usually an issue, but some runners or games are obviously chosen because they are popular.
Diablohead
Member
when multiple people who play the same game sign up usually the fastest runner is selected but it depends on travel and attendance closer to the date too, sometimes people find out they can't attend so someone takes their place.
You don't need to be famous, just good at the game to the point where you are able to speedrun it well.
The main reason for so many people attending is popularity, over the last 4-5 years it's evolved from a lounge at a friends house to a hall with 600+ seats, projectors and to the point there the entire hotel is just for GDQ.
Uncle Moe
Member
I too was dismayed to see PCF slandered here. I'm not about to derail this thread with an extended back-and-forth, but I would sincerely hate to see GDQ's fundraising success harmed by unsourced rumor and backbiting. Could PCF be more efficient? Probably. But they spend almost 75% of their expenses on programs, not overhead. Those programs include "peer-reviewed grants [that] have been awarded to nearly 450 early-career scientists from more than 150 of the leading academic medical centers nationwide ... utiliz[ing] a research proposal review system similar to that of the National Institutes of Health." PCF's website even names the researchers and programs that benefit from GDQ funds (example 1, 2).
You can learn more about PCF's financials, and research other charities, at Charity Navigator.
GustyGardner
Member
Yesss, I had no idea this was on this week. Looking forward to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Ratchet & Clank 3 and Bloodborne the most.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
Well, they're popular because they can play well AND present well. They're not chosen by how many twitch subs they have. Someone might be a OOT savant, but if another guy with a slightly worse time but a better personality steps up, they'd pick that person instead. There's 10s of thousands of people to entertain and it takes a little more than just being good at games.
OniBarubary
Banned
As someone who tries to watch every run, even on a backlog, please please please give lesser known runners and games a shot. There are a lot of really good runners out there who regularly only get 16 people in their chat and run a non-Nintendo/non-nostalgia driven game and are really worth your time to watch.
For example, though you wouldn't think so due to the series in general being pretty popular, very few people are interested in the Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal run. However, the runner made a hype video to get people excited and tune into it and I really suggest you give it a look and see what kind of fun stuff he'll be doing.
Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal Speedrun Hype
Every year some of my favorite runs were ones at odd times with less popular games and runners.
And while there is certainly some stuff going on around the GDQs, the amount of gossipy drama and hearsay taken at face value is kind of disgusting. Never take anything said on r/speedrun as anything remotely trustworthy. That place is a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
For example, though you wouldn't think so due to the series in general being pretty popular, very few people are interested in the Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal run. However, the runner made a hype video to get people excited and tune into it and I really suggest you give it a look and see what kind of fun stuff he'll be doing.
Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal Speedrun Hype
Every year some of my favorite runs were ones at odd times with less popular games and runners.
And while there is certainly some stuff going on around the GDQs, the amount of gossipy drama and hearsay taken at face value is kind of disgusting. Never take anything said on r/speedrun as anything remotely trustworthy. That place is a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
then go away
theyre not entirely an efficient charity though
and most of the issues raised were with GDQ as an organization.
NihonTiger90
Member
NormalFish
Banned
OP missing some sort of "speedrun haters not welcome" quip. BY2K why'd you have to get banned smh
Oracle Dragon
Member
Argh... love watching this stuff, but where is my Twitch app for PS3! I'd rather have this going on my TV than have to watch on my PC.
And I swear every year it's like they plan out the exact games I want to watch and schedule them for 1:30 AM. They have spies somewhere in my house, it is the only logical explanation!
And I swear every year it's like they plan out the exact games I want to watch and schedule them for 1:30 AM. They have spies somewhere in my house, it is the only logical explanation!
hobblygobbly
Member
Haven't missed a single GDQ since it began, every year has been great.
Are we still using the NeoGAF group chat channel on twitch?
Are we still using the NeoGAF group chat channel on twitch?
If you guys want some good 'ol Twitch fun, check out http://www.twitch.tv/blockdu, who's currently re-streaming gymnast86's run of Zelda: Wind Waker but troll-pretending it's his. Chat's pretty hilarious
I should think so, gotta avoid that chat cancer
Ricerocket
Member
Seems to be a lot of different/recent games that havn't been run before, can't wait for Monday and going forward atleast.
theprodigy
Member
Wait where's the donation tracker link? I'd ask OP to include it...except that won't work.
EleGiggle SoBayed 4Head
Diablohead
Member
whiterabbit
Member
I'm looking forward to Super Mario 64, Shovel Knight (maybe), and Mega Man games.
The best part about speed running is not that they play it fast, but that they play so well.
The best part about speed running is not that they play it fast, but that they play so well.
You say that someone is paid "six figures" for this and all you have is something you might've read on fucking 4chan? That's some really, really weak shit.
Anyways, don't much care about some behind the scenes drama as long as the event is good and the charity is okay. Are there better charities than PCF? Yes, but by all accounts it's a decent choice.