Alternate Statue Climb in Spirit TempleMaster Garni2024-10-12 | Alternate Statue Climb in Spirit TempleIts a secret to everyone.GarniTexas2022-09-30 | Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute Just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air In West Philadelphia born and raised On the playground was where I spent most of my days Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin', all cool And all shootin' some b-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys who were up to no good Started making trouble in my neighborhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared She said, "You're movin' with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air" I begged and pleaded with her day after day But she packed my suitcase and sent me on my way She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket I put my Walkman on and said, "I might as well kick it" First class, yo this is bad Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass Is this what the people of Bel-Air living like? Hmm, this might be alright But wait, I hear they're prissy, bourgeois, all that Is this the type of place that they just send this cool cat? I don't think so I'll see when I get there I hope they're prepared for the prince of Bel-Air Well, the plane landed and when I came out There was a dude who looked like a cop standing there with my name out I ain't trying to get arrested yet, I just got here I sprang with the quickness like lightning, disappeared I whistled for a cab and when it came near The license plate said, "Fresh" and it had dice in the mirror If anything I could say that this cab was rare But I thought "Nah, forget it, yo, holmes to Bel Air" I pulled up to the house about seven or eight And I yelled to the cabbie, "Yo holmes, smell ya later" I looked at my kingdom I was finally there To sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-AirCircle of the Moon: Magician All Bosses Speedrun in 24:50GarniTexas2022-07-25 | FINALLY AFTER YEARS!!!
Was also trying out a new route idea adopted from the Nuclear category. -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexas3 AM Silly Game? The Classic | Incredible CrisisGarniTexas2022-07-24 | I've always wanted to try and play this game. Very very goofy, would recommend a try regardless if you get to finishing it :p -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCastlevania: Aria of Sorrow Any% No 0HP Speedrun in 15:29GarniTexas2022-07-06 | Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasPretty Fast Aria Rando SeedGarniTexas2022-06-22 | I entered the Aria 2022 Rando Tourney on a whim and have enjoyed it a lot. This is one of the better seeds I've gotten on my pracc streams and thought it'd be fun to upload here :)
Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasMy 1st ever Aria of Sorrow Any% No 0HP SpeedrunGarniTexas2022-06-22 | Never thought I'd actually do Aria speedruns *.*
Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCircle of the Moon: No Hit Challenge Glitchless Vampire Killer (9 HITS)GarniTexas2022-05-26 | Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCircle of the Moon: Nuking Completionist in 1:11:22GarniTexas2022-03-14 | A pretty cool run. My first try at this with the Radiation. The route needs MAJOR adjusting -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCircle of the Moon: Any% in 2:54.25GarniTexas2022-03-14 | The skeleton can finally retire -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCircle of the Moon: Fighter Any% in 30:56 [WR]GarniTexas2022-03-14 | Pew pew -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasCircle of the Moon: All Bosses in 19:17GarniTexas2022-03-11 | Nathan is the master of Dominus. -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasHow to Setup Nuclear Radiation in Circle of the MoonGarniTexas2022-03-11 | A very bizarre combinations of exploits found completely by accident! I was not involved in the discovery and setups, those honors go to RichterFans, Halgorithm, BoneCrusher, JupiterClimb, and others. So far, we only know how to set this up on the US version of the game.
If you're interested in CotM discussion, or would like to chat with speedrunners and improve as well, you can join the discord here: discord.gg/6gkSX52X6t
This is the when you buffer jump 1 frame, and let go of whip for 1 frame: imgur.com/w0dryMD
This is the frame you transition into the next room: imgur.com/c5QXD5NWorlds first CotM All Bosses run in under 21 minutes! (20:15)GarniTexas2022-03-07 | Sub 20 easily possible... maybe sub 19. This was my first completed run with this new "nuke" glitch. It's beyond my comprehension, I just learned how to execute it. If you'd like to join the discussion, jump in the discord:
Shoutouts to Halgorithm for discovering this nonsense, JupiterClimb, Bonecrusher1022, LuichoX, Bronom, and others.dss softlock?GarniTexas2022-03-07 | ...Hughs ShinsGarniTexas2022-03-01 | Shin HughNecrofloat LineupGarniTexas2022-02-24 | :)(Completionist) Early BA with Marionette ManipulationGarniTexas2021-12-18 | Puppet Plays.(Completionist) Sirens Call [OT4]GarniTexas2021-12-12 | You get the map tiles, and a shot at the Griffin card while you're at it!Failed DSS Freeze in UW17GarniTexas2021-12-11 | ...UW17 Float ClipGarniTexas2021-12-11 | :DUW7 DSS Freeze GlitchGarniTexas2021-12-10 | PieUW5 RTA DSS Freeze GlitchGarniTexas2021-12-09 | DSS Freeze has been known about forever, but it is incredibly precise. With the aid of good buffering, it is now RTA viable.Circle Champion Challenges #2: Old YellerGarniTexas2021-12-07 | If you'd like to join the competition you can join the discord here: discord.gg/6CPmYxKgmp
Challenge #2: Old Yeller
Objective: Defeat Cerberus with THE GUN! (Mars + Blackdog DSS)
Details: DRAW! The infamous GUN has it's chance to shine in this challenge. You must defeat the guardian of the underworld with only one weapon! Timing begins on the first frame you enter the Cerberus room, and timing ends on the final hit you land on Cerberus.
Restrictions: -NO Armor or Arms equipped. -You must pause to show your mode and your items to ensure nothing is equipped. -You cannot be higher than level 5. -You can obviously ONLY use the Gun DSS (Mars + Blackdog) to hit Cerberus. -You CANNOT damage Cerberus with the slide attack or subweapons. -There are no restrictions on Mode.
Submissions End December 21st, 2021!Circle Champion Challenges #1: The Terrible TowerGarniTexas2021-12-07 | If you'd like to join the competition you can join the discord here: discord.gg/6CPmYxKgmp
Challenge #1: The Terrible Tower
Objective: Enter and exit the Observation Tower as quickly as possible.
Details: Have you ever ran from the Hugh fight ALL the way back down to the Outer Wall? Yeah, me neither. Enter the Outer Wall, run to the room just before Hugh's boss fight, break both candles and collect both hearts, then run all the way back to the Outer Wall entrance as your exit. Timing begins on the first frame of entering the Observation Tower, timing ends on the first frame you exit into the Outer Wall.
Restrictions: -You CANNOT enter or exit the Observation Tower from the portal room past the Devil. -You may use Pluto+Griffin DSS. -You do not need to fight Hugh. -There are no restrictions on Mode.
Submissions end December 21st, 2021!Auto Buffer Frame-by-Frame in Castlevania Advance CollectionGarniTexas2021-12-05 | Could lead to some pretty snazzy stuff!Warehouse Back Attack (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-28 | Movement has to be pretty clean for the HP Max to make it down before the arrow knocks you down.Worst Room in the Game Damageless (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-27 | Heck those bees. I'd rather farm Diana in a different room lol.Battle Arena Damage Routing (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-27 | Starting from the Succubus room because that's where room rng and actual interesting strats are needed. This demonstration is that of "The Most Likely Scenario". You CAN avoid more damage (about 100) than I did AND be faster as well. However the amount of favorable luck and correct reactions to accomplish that is kind of crazy. What I wanted to show is that Reverse Battle Arena is now realistic and fast WITHOUT relying on extra hi-potion drops; stray potion drops should suffice.Fast Foxes (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-26 | I start the jumps when I reach the white part of their tails. You will get hit in this room if you hold forward, even if you were to get over the 3rd fox. So to compromise, just do a full hop instead of a double jump to only take contact damage instead of the arrow's damage.No Damage Rock Armor Strat (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-26 | When the middle tower begins to turn is when I dash under the bottom one. As for when to jump, just make sure the armor has already thrown it's rock, and the window should line up for you to squeeze thru.A not awful, damageless minotaur room (Completionist)GarniTexas2021-11-26 | Be sure to rub up against the wall on your way down from the Arach room to line up the slide. After which you'll slide into the minotaur room, dash, and jump almost immediately after.
You can avoid using roc wing if your jumps are SUPER tight and you land at the earliest point possible.New Battle Arena Early SetupGarniTexas2021-10-29 | Inspired by Brooke_ and some TAS -- Watch live at twitch.tv/garnitexasPause Buffer Inputs in Castlevania Advance CollecitonGarniTexas2021-10-29 | Just be sure to map your buttons so you don't accidentally confirm "End Game" when you want to jump or something lol.UW17 Double vs Roc Wing ComparisonsGarniTexas2021-08-27 | If it wasn't clear, using Roc Wing then double jumping to clear the corner of the blocks is fastest.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).UW18 Tackle vs Tank ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | I also tested jumping over the Poltergeists which was slower than the tackle method even.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).UW3 Tackle vs Tank ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | I also tested jumping over the Poltergeists which was slower than the tackle method.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).UW7 Stopwatch ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | I wanted to see if it was faster to throw the stopwatch as you're falling or right as you begin opening the door. (Note: there's 22 frames from opening the door to the first frame you can enter the room transition)
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).Entering Doors Dashback vs Run Thru ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).Dracula 2 Normal Bone vs Neutral Bone ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | Both strats are practically the same for a VK run, however, it is much easier too set up a final neutral bone on phase 3 than to follow the eye with 3 bones. Neutral bone would, undoubtedly, be fastest for Magician because of less card switching.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).CT17 ComparisonsGarniTexas2021-08-27 | It appears that doing jump roc wing (the method to slow down your roc wing when you have double speed on) is fastest overall. Whereas jumping over vs tanking the panther comes down to a matter of frames.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).OW 0-1 Lower vs Upper ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | These are practically identical. Top route has more rng, but has less tanking which could make it easier to time things.
Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).MT12 Exit ComparisonGarniTexas2021-08-27 | Here are some comparisons to see which strats save time. No extreme frame advancing was used because the idea was to see the difference between them under human conditions. If a strat comes down to a few frames then it's probably best to do whichever is comfortable because human error would make it impossible to gauge which one is fastest. Each video ends at the exact same reference frame (door closing/opening as an example).(Tutorial) Dracula 1 Cutscene DisplacementGarniTexas2021-08-26 | A trick with a very specific use to displace a cutscene, but also force the next boos door to automatically be opened.
Watch me live: www.twitch.tv/garnitexasHow to Record an Emulator Movie File in BizHawkGarniTexas2021-08-24 | For anyone that needs help.A very satisfying video.GarniTexas2021-08-21 | BoneRANDOMIZER for Circle of the Moon! (Alpha v3)GarniTexas2021-08-13 | This rando is in very early development.
If you're interested in playing/testing the randomizer, find the discord link on this page and ask in the rom hacking section: