With Generations about 2 months away now, I'm thinking we should have some friendly competition over that time spanning all of the, well, Generations. I don't want to put in the effort to assembling it, though, if folks aren't interested. This thread is to gauge interest in a couple of options. :) There are a few options. Some of the games have direct online competitive play, and we can hold a structured tournament for those. That requires a lot of scheduling, though, which might be a pain. Also, High Score runs and Time Attacks are a possibility, especially with games that have online Leaderboards. For old games without leaderboards, of course, we'd do good old fashioned digital camera work. Presently, I was thinking of opening a challenge on 2-3 games per week (so those who own a limited subset of games likely have some challenge to participate in each week). Points would be scored based on your best place in any one of the week's challenges, so those owning less games can stay competitive in the overall race, but those owning more have more opportunities to raise their score as a thanks for high participation. At the end of a week, the previous challenges would NOT close. You can submit as many times as you like to an old challenge, should you beat your best time/score at a later date. I'll just update the high scores each week and overall standings. Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome. If we get a consensus, we'll start running the first challenges/tournaments on Sunday. EDIT: The official announcement is out now.
I would be up for direct online play, but there are 4000 miles of ocean and 5 - 8 time zones between me and most others, which will no doubt have a big effect on latency i.e. lag. :cry: Also the only appropriate games I have for that are Brawl and Rush Adventure. As for the challenges, I propose challenge number 1: time attack on Mad Gear act 1. /maybe not serious :lol:
I have no online play access for any Sonic games I own, which isn't all that many anyway. However, I have access to (in various forms) most of the Sonic games from the first generation of them, as well as Rush and Colors. Plus, I've a camera to photograph any records needed, though I like a place to upload them to right now.
Well the only competition online I can do is Super Smash Bros. Brawl (though it might get laggy at times), however I could upload a video on YouTube of some SA2:B speed runs on some levels while someone else does the same. That could make it a little interesting. I would upload the videos on GameSpot, but as you can see my level is too low to do that, so it'll have to be YouTube (the site where I can upload the footage).
The same could be done for games like SADX (although the game is REALLY glitchy), Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Riders/Zero Gravity, etc. So yeah, I could be up for some of these challenges.
No need to take a full video (unless your really want to). A digital photo will be enough. In order to verify the photo is yours, I'll may require the photos be taken with some thing identifying it as yours somewhere in the image. For example, a post it with your username on it, or some sort of action figure that's uniquely yours. I may not even require that, though. We'll see how it goes.
In order to verify the photo is yours, I'll may require the photos be taken with some thing identifying it as yours somewhere in the image. For example, a post it with your username on it, or some sort of action figure that's uniquely yours. I may not even require that, though. We'll see how it goes.sonicphc
Hmmm... How about a lego NES? I don't know of anyone else here who's built one.
I think I actually will record footage of the speed run. I'm kind of a perfectionist, because I don't think it would be a thorough speed run if there wasn't actual footage of me playing through the level(s). But yeah, I'll have a Post-It available (or some other kind of proof) during the recording to prove I did it.
Come to think of it, Sonic Unleashed would be a great foundation for Sonic speedruns...
I think I actually will record footage of the speed run. I'm kind of a perfectionist, because I don't think it would be a thorough speed run if there wasn't actual footage of me playing through the level(s). But yeah, I'll have a Post-It available (or some other kind of proof) during the recording to prove I did it.
Come to think of it, Sonic Unleashed would be a great foundation for Sonic speedruns...
I've already got footage of a speedrun of City Escape and I was able to get to the very top of the GUN Rocket in Metal Harbor on Hard Mode; I'm uploading it on YouTube soon. The latter was really hard to do... I was lucky by a couple of seconds... Has anyone gotten to the top of the GUN Rocket on Hard Mode before?
Anyways, I'll notify you guys when the video is up.Â
[QUOTE="NightFox313"]Has anyone gotten to the top of the GUN Rocket on Hard Mode before?sonicphc
Twice. I haven't been able to do it, since, either. :| I see... I'm thinking about redoing the City Escape speedrun - I might scrap that speedrun altogether; there's a record under 2 minutes on YouTube... my record's 2:16. However, I've done a Green Hill Zone speedrun (the 3D version on SA2:B), but it doesn't even compare to DarkspinesSonic's record of 25.92 seconds.
On the flip side - just for the fun of it - I've recorded most of the diolague heard during the FinalHazard Battle on SA2:B; I'll be uploading that one soon.
Well, sounds like there's certainly interest. And, since I'll be leaving all challenges up until the end of the contest for anyone to submit to, people can join the party late or what have you. I'll go ahead and start it Saturday, which will happen to coincide with a couple of other changes in the works :)
Any original Sonic titles (the Genesis games) have any challenges anyone can think of that don't involve best times? Best I can come up with is shortcuts, but I already know most of those, in Sonic 1 and 2 at least.
Sounds good, I can host Sonic 2 games online over XboxLive. I've played that game around 14 years ago on the Sega Genesis and perfected it. I wonder if I still got it perfected. GT: chris9801 Send me a message on play day times. =)
Sounds like a plan. I've already got loads of proof of awesome times spanning loads of the games. As well as that, I own pretty much every Seonc Nintendo game which means I'll have Wifi too.
 Some speed runs of the first zones of the games are always good. It would be good to perhaps pick an act/zone from each Sonic game and record our times.
 Also, a best score for a Sonic playthrough? Could be an entrie game, a zone.. whatever!Â
There's a user on YouTube called "whoisthisgit". He used to make videos of challenges regarding the old Sonic Genesis games and Sonic CD.
Some examples are the "Sonic Cripple" Challenge (in which Tails must carry Sonic throughout the whole level without Sonic dying), the "Blue Hedgehogs Can't Jump" and the "Red Echidnas Can't Jump" Challenges (in which the player cannot jump and must make it to the goal), and several others.
I don't think he does them anymore; however the challenge videos he used to make can draw some inspiration if any of you are planning to do the same thing.
Sounds like a plan. I've already got loads of proof of awesome times spanning loads of the games. As well as that, I own pretty much every Seonc Nintendo game which means I'll have Wifi too.
 Some speed runs of the first zones of the games are always good. It would be good to perhaps pick an act/zone from each Sonic game and record our times.
 Also, a best score for a Sonic playthrough? Could be an entrie game, a zone.. whatever!Â
TQ_NintyNoE
Haven't seen you in a while, TQ. ;) I'm currently putting together the (preliminary) list of challenges. Everything you mentioned is on there, and then some. After all, Time Attacks get dull after a while To all: If these get enough activity and/or are popular enough, I'll probably keep running them straight past the Generations release. Heck, if I'm still running them into December maybe I'll automate the whole scoring and ranking process over Winter Break. Note that I won't be including anything that requires you take video to complete... or at least not yet. Every challenge can be done by pausing and taking a picture for those who don't want to deal with the hassle of youtubing and all that jazz. That means challenges with specific gameplay requirements, like never jumping or something else awesome and/or slightly insane, won't be included... for now. You're welcome to take an awesome video and show off how awesome you are if you want, though. :)
No jumping challenge? DId he try that in Green Hill act 3, by any chance? I doubt it, you die instantly. :Pmariostar0001
No; I but I think he did the Sonic Cripple Challenge in Emerald Hill's boss. Tails basically carried Sonic over Eggman's drill car until it passed and then Tails attacked the drill car.
How's that even possible? Tails can't fly on demand in Sonic 2.mariostar0001
/facepalmself
Sorry, I was thinking about Sonic 3 & Knuckles. That game's been on my mind for speedruns and challenges lately. But anyways, there was a Sonic Cripple Challenge for the Death Egg boss in Sonic 3 that whoisthisgit did.
The official announcement is out now. Questions? Comments? Complaints? I'd love to hear them. First round of challenges to be supplied later today, as well as the official, automagic scorekeeping google doc. Also, I'm actively looking for challenge suggestions, so feel free to keep firing them my way.
[QUOTE="mariostar0001"]How's that even possible? Tails can't fly on demand in Sonic 2.NightFox313
/facepalmself
Sorry, I was thinking about Sonic 3 & Knuckles. That game's been on my mind for speedruns and challenges lately. But anyways, there was a Sonic Cripple Challenge for the Death Egg boss in Sonic 3 that whoisthisgit did.
Sorry for the confusion! :(
No problem. ;) And I doubt I'll be trying that challenge any time ever. :P[QUOTE="sonicphc"]The official announcement is out now. Questions? Comments? Complaints? I'd love to hear them. First round of challenges to be supplied later today, as well as the official, automagic scorekeeping google doc. Also, I'm actively looking for challenge suggestions, so feel free to keep firing them my way. Time attack challenge: Fastest time through both acts of Sandopolis. With Knuckles, non-super. :twisted:
The official announcement is out now. Questions? Comments? Complaints? I'd love to hear them. First round of challenges to be supplied later today, as well as the official, automagic scorekeeping google doc. Also, I'm actively looking for challenge suggestions, so feel free to keep firing them my way. sonicphc
[QUOTE="sonicphc"]The official announcement is out now. Questions? Comments? Complaints? I'd love to hear them. First round of challenges to be supplied later today, as well as the official, automagic scorekeeping google doc. Also, I'm actively looking for challenge suggestions, so feel free to keep firing them my way. zmanrwks
Lowest Score challenges? For the lulz? Lowest score, in Casino Night (Sonic 2). Or some Casino/Carnival Zone.
[QUOTE="zmanrwks"][QUOTE="sonicphc"]The official announcement is out now. Questions? Comments? Complaints? I'd love to hear them. First round of challenges to be supplied later today, as well as the official, automagic scorekeeping google doc. Also, I'm actively looking for challenge suggestions, so feel free to keep firing them my way. mariostar0001
Lowest Score challenges? For the lulz? Lowest score, in Casino Night (Sonic 2). Or some Casino/Carnival Zone. Yes! Yes! YES!
Sonic Heroes' Casino zone comes to mind. There, killing enemies is even required in a variety of places, and accidental points being picked up is quite common.
Stage 1 is now available to play. I'm pretty sure most of you have access to all of these games, and, in fact, the only one you actually have to play through again in order to get a submission is the Time Attack, and that should be relatively short. Of course, you'll probably do way better if you replay a couple of times and shoot for the stars. You can expect some slightly more... insane challenge criteria to pop up in the next few weeks. This week is so we can get everyone in on some nice, competitive submissions from the get-go. Also, keep in mind that even once Stage 2 goes up, you can still continue to submit to Stage 1! If you become the best at a challenge, we want to know it any time it happens!
I have a complaint: YOU DIDN'T USE GREEN HILL! EVERY SONIC THING MUST START WITH GREEN HILL!!! *ahem* Anyway, yeah, Green Hill's overused, badly. Expect something from me, sometime.
Put it last! :D Another challenge idea: Lives. Namely, gain the most lives in a certain level, probably from Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Either of those two games is filled with rings, and Chaos Emerald challenges are abundant, as well as that being the game with the most bonus challenges out of the three (the bonus challenges are even better for rings, especially the climbing one).
You've been here before, been among the members, likely seen that this place has over 2,000 members (and about 1% of those are active, not a bad amount really), and still had no clue this many people cared about Sonic? :P
Sounds intresting I might not be able to take part in all of the games since I wiped out my Sonic Adventure 2 file but I have Sonic 4 file,Sonic 2 on PSN on VC. I tthink I still own Sonic Advance 2 and 3. The Sonic Gems Collection,Sonic Adventure DX a complete file of Sonic Colors and the original trilogy.
I think I have a camera somewhere around the house.
Also here would be a good challenege. Most Rings in a certain Special Stage in Sonic 2. Sonic only.
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