pannenkoek2012 | SM64 - Scale the Mountain (Without Prior HOLP Placement) - 0x A Presses @pannenkoek2012 | Uploaded 10 years ago | Updated 1 day ago
I collect the star Scale the Mountain in Tall, Tall Mountain using 0 A presses, without placing the HOLP prior to entering the course.
Previously, I had collected this star using 0 A presses by first placing the HOLP while in Tiny-Huge Island, the video of which can be found here: http://youtu.be/cfoAcWa7bjc. However, it was beneficial to show that this star could be collected without a prior HOLP placement, because placing the HOLP within Tiny-Huge Island requires an A press to enter that course. Thus, showing that this star doesn't require prior HOLP placement eliminates the dependency of this star on that A press. The Any% ABC Run no longer makes use of Tiny-Huge Island (due to recent improvements), and so this was necessary to show in order to maintain this star at 0 A presses.
If you do not know what the HOLP is, watch my video on it here: youtube.com/watch?v=seQ-IL-eNqk.
ABC Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit
I collect the star Scale the Mountain in Tall, Tall Mountain using 0 A presses, without placing the HOLP prior to entering the course.
Previously, I had collected this star using 0 A presses by first placing the HOLP while in Tiny-Huge Island, the video of which can be found here: http://youtu.be/cfoAcWa7bjc. However, it was beneficial to show that this star could be collected without a prior HOLP placement, because placing the HOLP within Tiny-Huge Island requires an A press to enter that course. Thus, showing that this star doesn't require prior HOLP placement eliminates the dependency of this star on that A press. The Any% ABC Run no longer makes use of Tiny-Huge Island (due to recent improvements), and so this was necessary to show in order to maintain this star at 0 A presses.
If you do not know what the HOLP is, watch my video on it here: youtube.com/watch?v=seQ-IL-eNqk.
ABC Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit
![SM64 - Bowser in the Sky (without Red Coins) - 4x A Presses [OUTDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gx8JByvljlM/hqdefault.jpg "SM64 - Bowser in the Sky (without Red Coins) - 4x A Presses [OUTDATED]
THIS VIDEO IS OUTDATED - SEE A BETTER VERSION OF THIS VIDEO HERE:
http://youtu.be/ixgacnmzrnE
I complete the level Bowser in the Sky using 4 A presses. The A presses are as follows:
A press #1: to jump up the first two platforms at the beginning
A press #2: to jump up the third platform at the beginning
A press #3: to jump from the rotating elevator to the platform with chuckya on it
A press #4: to jump off the pole near the goombas
This video is an improvement from my previous video in which I did this in 6 A presses. You can find that video here: http://youtu.be/UGAn4pkl9dE. Since then, I figured out how to eliminate two more A presses, described below.
The first A press I eliminated was at the beginning, while jumping up the 3 platforms. Thanks to the persistence of wizdoodle and Gaehne D., I figured out a way to cross the 3 gaps in the beginning using only 2 A presses. One double jump can provide sufficient height and distance if you first stutter on the edge (to bypass the single jump) and then jump with a kick. Its tricky to do, but possible.
The second (and more prominent) A press that I eliminated was the A press to get into the warp pipe. After weeks of testing and strategizing (during which I discovered the mystery goomba!), I finally formulated an optimal route for using goombas to get into the warp pipe. Like my original goomba bridge, I use several goombas, each one relying on previous goombas in order to be placed at a greater distance. Because of this, the number of goombas required is exponential. My original plan required over 100 goombas, but through meticulous testing, I narrowed it down to just 63. Here is a table I made and used to help keep track of what each goomba does and where precisely it should be released: http://imgur.com/hV8l4Mg. With so many goombas required, precise placement is crucial so that their hitboxes dont get lost. By the end, I had so many goombas that the graphics started glitching out (7:23) if I looked at them all at once (and hence, why I used slightly odd camera angles towards the end). This could also result in temporary/permanent loss of the HUD (which is why the star counter disappeared by the end).
It is worth noting that 63 is not actually the minimum number of goombas required. Instead, my strategy used additional goombas for the sake of convenience, which are as follows:
50 goombas - to get into the warp pipe
2 goombas - to get the red coin under the stairs
7 goombas - as sacrifice goombas that hurt Mario once thrown (Mario could bypass these goombas by releasing the first one of a section using a less traditional method, like getting squished, but I wanted the spacing to be perfect)
4 goombas - to avoid having to push a goomba around while carrying a goomba clone (at several points I had to push goombas using other goombas, and this would be very hard to do while holding a clone, due to the lack of acceleration, quick turning, and ability to knock into the goombas)
Note: To avoid having to do this goomba strategy twice (once with the red coins, once without red coins), this video is a hybrid of two videos, and I switch between them while Im climbing the pole (at 1:04). Nevertheless, the strategy I employ is completely possible to do in a single run.
.m64 stats:
Duration = 2 hours and 2.3 minutes
Re-records = 35534
The song I used was a remixed version of Sword Lords remix of the William tell Overture, which can be found at: http://youtu.be/P7svUxY2Gns.
ABC Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit")
![SM64 - Go to Bowser in the Sky (from WMOtR) - 1x A Presses [OUTDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HduNkG4v4wU/hqdefault.jpg "SM64 - Go to Bowser in the Sky (from WMOtR) - 1x A Presses [OUTDATED]
THIS VIDEO IS OUTDATED - SEE A BETTER VERSION OF THIS VIDEO HERE:
http://youtu.be/VkfRQ0_vu40
I go to Bowser in the Sky (from Wing Mario Over the Rainbow) using 1 A press.
This video is an improvement from my previous video in which I did this in 2 A presses. You can find that video here: http://youtu.be/mlHzqJn2SMs?t=6m13s. Since then, I discovered that I could actually do it in 1 A press as long as I started out at either Wing Mario Over the Rainbow or Rainbow Ride. The technique I use is as follows. First, I get onto the second step using the bounce from a ZB. Then, I grind on the edge of the step and perform 4 consecutive dives to build up enough speed so that my double jump has enough height to reach the top floor. Performing this feat requires a very precise positioning and angle to start with, and then requires very precise inputs to do the dives. So, it was pretty difficult to do!
For the record, during the stunt I maintained an angle between 39596 and 39742 and my speed during the 4 dives respectively was 16.5, 31.7, 44.9, and 48.1.
ABC Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit")
![SM64 - Bowser in the Sky (with Red Coins) - 9x A Presses [OUTDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HyIw5-MOUO4/hqdefault.jpg "SM64 - Bowser in the Sky (with Red Coins) - 9x A Presses [OUTDATED]
THIS VIDEO IS OUTDATED - SEE A BETTER VERSION OF THIS VIDEO HERE:
http://youtu.be/qD6ON9yQsvk
I complete the level Bowser in the Sky while also collecting the red coin star using 9 A presses. The A presses are as follows:
A press #1: to jump up the first platform at the beginning
A press #2: to jump up the second platform at the beginning
A press #3: to jump up the third platform at the beginning
A press #4: to jump from the rotating elevator to the platform with chuckya on it
A press #5: to jump up to collect the red coin near the flame shooters
A press #6: to jump up to collect the red coin near the arrow platform; to get onto one of the obstacles that blocks the path above the arrow platform
A press #7: to jump off the pole near the goombas
A press #8: to jump out of the little ditch with the 8th red coin right before Bowswer
A press #9: to jump into the warp pipe
This video is an improvement from my previous video in which I collected this star in 10 A presses. You can find that video here: http://youtu.be/YtF9FsCSSog. Since then, I figured out that you can use a goomba to bounce across the gap in the back-and-forth bridge. This requires Mario to dive towards the goomba, land for a single frame (so as to be in an upright position, but only one frame so as to not lose speed), and then bounce on the goomba (that had just fallen off the platform). This bounce must also occur somewhat deep on the bridge so that the other side of the bridge comes closer during Marios air time.
ABC Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit")
![SM64 - The Big House in the Sky - 1x A Presses [OUTDATED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kd9BWWrPWvg/hqdefault.jpg "SM64 - The Big House in the Sky - 1x A Presses [OUTDATED]
THIS VIDEO IS OUTDATED - SEE A BETTER VERSION OF THIS VIDEO HERE:
http://youtu.be/-UzQM1Xz2tE
I collect the star The Big House in the Sky in Rainbow Ride using 1 A press. The A press is to jump over the 4th glass block that lies on the carpets path.
This video is an improvement from my previous video in which I collected this star in 3 A presses. You can find that video here: http://youtu.be/75SMmnsTxlM. Since then, I was informed by Tyler Kehne of a glitch in which Mario is able to retain his vertical speed. You see, when Mario does a dive recover and lands, the variable that maintains his vertical speed does NOT reset to zero. So, if Mario lands while he is falling, then this vertical speed will be negative. But if Mario lands while he is still ascending, then this vertical speed will be positive. This vertical speed WILL reset to 0 if Mario moves at all, but punching and breakdancing will not affect it. Anyway, once Mario becomes airborne, then his vertical speed takes instant effect. So by storing a positive vertical speed and not resetting it, I am able to have Mario pop up when he falls off the carpet, effectively bypassing the 2nd and 3rd glass blocks that lie on the carpets path.
ABC Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvvhlevqC2d6vis077yFHuLJHYtTtqe_
ABC Routes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypRVVRyf4x-v8GqCSmKYnicrfKSIjao3Y1ZVl52RIyM/edit")
