She said they can't commit to on-site events, which reads to me that they didn't try to book a SGDQ location and it'll also be a remote event.
lol the Bulbasaur apology made it to the credits.
lol the Bulbasaur apology made it to the credits.
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She's talking about SGDQ.
Yeah I think so too. With how much planning has to go into live events I highly doubt it will be in person this summer even if we're somehow finally out of this pandemic.
They usually feature the backup runners on the Monday after a GDQ so there's probably still a little bit more to come.
Like the last few times: Can't imagine SGDQ 2022 will be in person at this rate, but whenever that next IRL one is, I'll be there. It'll be fucking wild.
Another awesome AGDQ and likely one for the books. So many good runs and moments this year with the Bulbasaur apology being something I think will go down as an all time moment. Better keep that emote. Insane to see the total be topped.
See everyone in the summer.
See everyone in the summer.
The Blackstastic is over the moon with the host. It's cool to see. He's playing Mega Man on the Genesis. I had no idea he quit his day job to pursue streaming full time. It's getting really late though and I want to go to bed soon. I'll probably give him a follow since he's always been fun.
I'm trying to remember if he was the one who ran Monolith at a GDQ. I was sold on the game watching it. I never finished it but I'm surprised it wasn't ported to other consoles. Maybe this year it'll get a Switch port.
Fun GDQ. I'll have to catch up on some stuff in the future. It's a shame the GDQ enamel pin sold out.
I'm trying to remember if he was the one who ran Monolith at a GDQ. I was sold on the game watching it. I never finished it but I'm surprised it wasn't ported to other consoles. Maybe this year it'll get a Switch port.
Fun GDQ. I'll have to catch up on some stuff in the future. It's a shame the GDQ enamel pin sold out.
Just a reminder.
There will be Esamarathon in one month time, starting Staturday 12.02.2022
I think a mix is an okay format if it can work out logistically. The dance games may not be possible otherwise, but also we wouldn't get weird runners like that Japanese guy. lolJust a reminder.
There will be Esamarathon in one month time, starting Staturday 12.02.2022
I know SGDQ 2022 won't be in-person, but I've always wanted to go to one of these. If and when it goes back to in-person, how do you get there? Do you have to be a runner or a volunteer to attend?
They did sell spectator passes in past years (and I think part of the planned move to Florida pre-pandemic was to have more space) but they tend to sell out extremely quickly as they're usually in a fairly small venue and interest in the event has blown up over the last few years.
Incredible GDQ this year (sekiro and deathloop especially) and I'm still behind on the horror block.
A great event this time, and though I caught a lot of it live, there were so many strong runs that the VODs will be extending the experience for me for at least another week. :)
Already over huh? Another year.
So many bangers that I'm not even through day 1 yet, so I got a ways to go. Normally every few runs there's some that I can just put on in the background and get through faster in my full watch of the event but every game so far has been something I want to actually watch and pay attention to. Even loaded up the second VoD to see if it started with background noise and nope, first game on it is also one I want to watch.
Well onto next event. Don't forget about ESA winter.
So many bangers that I'm not even through day 1 yet, so I got a ways to go. Normally every few runs there's some that I can just put on in the background and get through faster in my full watch of the event but every game so far has been something I want to actually watch and pay attention to. Even loaded up the second VoD to see if it started with background noise and nope, first game on it is also one I want to watch.
Well onto next event. Don't forget about ESA winter.
Sekiro blindfolded was an all-time great.
Portal 2 runner was amazing.
Garshasp in the awful block was pretty entertaining.
Super Monkey Ball from Monday followed the tradition of Monkey Ball being fun to be watch.
Portal 2 runner was amazing.
Garshasp in the awful block was pretty entertaining.
Super Monkey Ball from Monday followed the tradition of Monkey Ball being fun to be watch.
Mega Man 2, Pokémon Crystal Randomizer Race, Yu Gi Oh Forbidden Memories Race, Blindfolded Sekiro, and Link to the Past we're my favorites that I caught live. I've still yet to dig into the VODs.
Edit: Oh, and Deltarune, the Hades All Weapon Race, and the Kingdom Hearts II Randomizer Race, which, while I didn't like at first, won me over towards the end (very hype twist at the end).
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What a fantastic event. Time to go back and watch the stuff I missed.
It sounds like SGDQ will probably be digital as well, which is a shame. The first in-person event back is going to be so hype.
It sounds like SGDQ will probably be digital as well, which is a shame. The first in-person event back is going to be so hype.
Honestly, I think online is the better format. It's so much easier for runners from around the world and those with specialized equipment to participate. There are runs we've seen that would have just been impossible in a real-world format. Including that, they keep adding functionality for chat to participate on-screen. I'd be fine if they never returned to in person.
They could always have some runs from people off site, especially if it involves extra equipment and is a big draw like the crazy rhythm showcases. Plus I'm sure there will be people that don't want to travel when they do eventually go back to in person events and it would be cool if they can integrate some kind of streaming broadcast setup in the live location for certain runs. But the in person event absolutely reaches hype levels that the online ones can't attain. Some spinning Velocity emotes is never going to equal something like this:
Well, we already know they are going back to in-person events when it's safe, so you're out of luck there. :P
(As they should -- it's important to the overall experience.)
Also, they can obviously do a few online runs during a week-long in-person event and almost certainly will. Just as the pandemic has pushed many workplaces have adopted hybrid WFH/office models, I'm sure GDQ will keep that in mind as well.
I completely agree with you. If anything I want them to cut back on the on screen chat participation. There are definitely things I enjoyed about the live events that I miss but a lot of that has become older things that no longer happen and most of the crowd stuff now is stuff that I just don't care about.
It's an easy thing for me to say though since the event started as something local to me and even when it was like 10 minutes away I still didn't go to it. I also know that even though online only is my preference they will transition back to in person, I just hope they do it mixed. Online and in person segments could work really well and make it so people and games that can't travel still have an opportunity to run at the event. Could even allow for easier/faster transitions if you are switching back and forth between the type reducing the time for setup.
I missed almost the whole event. Any more recommendations for entertaining, fun to watch and listen to runs?
There are online-only speedruns all year long. Games Done Quick itself has a bunch of regular themed shows, Hotfix, Frame Fatales, and other one-off events. Then there are other groups organizing events, like ESA and RPG Limit Break. Then there are events within individual games' speedrunning communities.
The in-person aspects of AGDQ / SGDQ are what make them stand out.
Been watching some runs that i haven't been able to catch and i am not sure if Super Mario 3D Land is the best run or the worst run .... the hype commentary and the conversation between the runner and the comentators are HILARIOUS but absolutely not for everyone xD
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Super Mario 3D Land by zeldacubed1 in 1:03:14 - AGDQ 2022 Online
Runner introduction starts at 0:24Run starts at 1:05Kungfufruitcup interviews SpootyBiscuit at 1:18:33Commentary is provided by Siver, LoganUS and dksc4lifeB...
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Not to mention missing in-person events was a pretty common refrain from lots of people that participated in these remote-only GDQ's. But glad they're waiting until it's safe to do so.
I was thinking the same exact thing earlier. It's going to be a really cool event.
I missed a bunch but Pumpkin Jack and Sonic 4 Coop are the two best for this year I've seen
Thinking of runs that weren't mentioned yet, the Diddy Kong Racing race and the Eternal Darkness run were among my favorites. Tetris: The Grand Master is always entertaining, too.
EDIT: Add the Spongebob run to the list.
EDIT: Add the Spongebob run to the list.
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I tried the ALTTP glitch they mentioned in the bonus any % run at the end, and it works! So easy. Did it on the Nintendo online version.
All you have to do is go in the palace, jump off the ledge and save in mid-air, load game, go back in Palace and go left, let enemy hit you in upper left corner, then you're in the walls. Walk to the triforce. Done. So fun
All you have to do is go in the palace, jump off the ledge and save in mid-air, load game, go back in Palace and go left, let enemy hit you in upper left corner, then you're in the walls. Walk to the triforce. Done. So fun
I watched a lot of it. I usually have it on the background on my iPad to tune in on and off. My one complaint is it seems like there was WAY TOO MANY split screen runs compared to previous years. I have it on my iPad and sometimes my TV again on and off and it was very hard to see with so many games being split run. It was just awful to watch, honestly. Great event but just very hard to see and watch unless you got like a projector or something. I don't recall having this issue in previous years. Oh well, got to mix it up, and I like how they did more split screen this year, hoping they go back to normal next.
As far as recommendation, I also enjoyed Pumpkin Jack, Chicory, DKC2, Sonic 4 and special shoutouts to
Snolf 0. It's Sonic 1, but you've got Golf controls. Super cool and technical run that's got some great explanations, and just great energy from the couch all around.
Snolf 0. It's Sonic 1, but you've got Golf controls. Super cool and technical run that's got some great explanations, and just great energy from the couch all around.
lol I was just coming to this thread to recommend this one - great fun and an interesting mod of the game, would second this if someone is looking for a fairly speedy run to watch.
Currently watching the Super Mario 3D Land run and these guys are fucking a-n-n-o-y-i-n-g. Gives me hard flashbacks to the bad cringe days of GDQ.
Hope they don't come back.
Hope they don't come back.
Sucks to hear since I really like the speedruns of them games. Guess I'll get to it when I get to it.
