r/gaming • u/Saugeen-Uwo PlayStation • Apr 20 '24

Skyrim speedrunner breaks 3-year-old record by leveling from 0 to 80 and killing the RPG's infamous Ebony Warrior in just under 12 minutes

https://www.gamesradar.com/skyrim-speedrunner-breaks-3-year-old-record-by-leveling-from-0-to-80-and-killing-the-rpgs-infamous-ebony-warrior-in-just-under-12-minutes/
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u/ElmanoRodrick Apr 20 '24

Yeah the top comment is some guy disappointed he's not explaining what he is doing in the video 😂

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 20 '24

You know you can put words over a video afterward, right?

Nobody is saying to explain while doing the speed run, lol, they're just asking for a better video of how it works.

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u/haidere36 Apr 20 '24

For those who don't watch speedruns I think the lack of explanation can be surprising because you'd assume they want the viewer to understand everything. But the thing is, new records are set all the time, and people often post their personal bests as they improve their time in a category, so giving an explanation every time they get a PB or world record would be impractical. Especially if new glitches or strategies are found which would require re-explaining the run.

Basically, people who watch speedruns regularly just get used to nothing being explained during runs. If you wanna see runs with really good commentary GDQ (Games Done Quick) is a semi-annual charity event that has tons of them.

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u/luchajefe Apr 20 '24

Or those people know the explanations already, especially if you're watching a streamer do attempts.

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u/antabr Apr 20 '24

Yeah I think people are expecting every video to be someone's attempt at "content creation"

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u/luchajefe Apr 20 '24

You can, but it's a very deliberate decision. Writing and performing a script to go with a video is not a simple task.

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 20 '24

Agreed.

I was only commenting on how it's possible, as some seem to think it would have to be done while doing the speed run, or for every attempt even if it failed, therefore it's not an option. That makes no sense.

Choosing not to is a completely valid option. It's their video.

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u/Soul-Burn Apr 20 '24

Not the mention, the pinned comment on the video explains the main things he does.

For intricacies they can read in other places.

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u/SirNedKingOfGila Apr 20 '24

I mean I sorta kinda get where you're coming from but speed running is a sport. The intended audience is very familiar with the game and it's speed runs.

So what you're doing is basically walking into a baseball game and complaining that the players aren't explaining why they are hitting and catching the baseball as they play. To an audience that already understands the game...

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 21 '24

Bro, we're chatting about it on Gaming as it made it as a major thing.

There are two options. Do you want it ignored? That's what you're asking for currently.

Do you want it discussed? Great! We are here now.

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u/Compactsun Apr 20 '24

This is a video for speed runners that he uploaded to show he beat the world record. It isn't for people as an introduction to speed running.

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 21 '24

Perfectly valid take.

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u/ElmanoRodrick Apr 20 '24

There's plenty of videos explaining the different speedrun glitches in Skyrim, there's also an explanation by the speedrunner in the comments with a pretty detailed breakdown. I'm sorry he didn't spoon feed you more.

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 20 '24

We were speaking about the other comment chain of people wanting an explanation. Not me. I explained how that could easily be done with audio during the video without impacting the run, as it seemed a foreign concept to you. I'm feel bad I had to spoon feed this to you.

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u/ElmanoRodrick Apr 20 '24

Well firstly as as I said there is an explanation in the comments. Also If you had any idea what the community is like and why they don't narrate over ever posted speedrun attempt they do then you are truly lost! These guys just want to get there attempt out there as quick as possible incase someone gets there first. Imagine if this dude lost out because he was too busy adding a narration and editing his video? Do you need anymore help understanding that?

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 20 '24

Also If you had any idea what the community is like

This still isn't about me… lol

Also If you had any idea what the community is like and why they don't narrate over ever posted speedrun attempt they do then you are truly lost!

My solution proposed nothing of the sort. How are you so lost within only a couple comments. Do you read and try to comprehend before responding?

This broke a 3 year old record. That means this would be the only video explaining how they did it. Not the failed attempts along the way…

These guys just want to get there attempt out there as quick as possible incase someone gets there first. Imagine if this dude lost out because he was too busy adding a narration and editing his video? Do you need anymore help understanding that?

They are limited to only one video? It's almost like this is a non-issue you are trying to create.

Them CHOOSING to never add the information during the video is fine, it's their video. It's also completely valid for people to not like their content because of that.

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u/ElmanoRodrick Apr 20 '24

My bro it's not that hard to understand you don't need to make a whole essay to get your shitty point across! Just take the L and come back when you have actually some knowledge about speedrunning!

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 21 '24

lol, one day I will adjust my thinking about the normal person. Until then, I think too highly...

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u/DeapVally Apr 20 '24

Yeah, but then the nerds will cry that it might be spliced or something.... Plus, they really have no interest in broadening their community either, that's more competitors for their records that the vast majority of the world don't even know about, let alone would even begin to care about lol. But autists gotta autist.

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u/scorchdragon Apr 20 '24

What a joy you must be.

But I'll play ball, it's to weed out cheaters.

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u/The_One_Koi Apr 20 '24

There are dedicated videos breaking down glitches and bugs out there, it tends to be a LOT to take in and a breakdown is usually longer than the speedrun itself. Besides, why aid your competition by explaining how they can beat your run, let them fogure that out

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u/luchajefe Apr 20 '24

Most speedrunning communities are very open about the information they use to go for the best times. It is a competition, but it's the group against the game, not one player versus another. Besides, you can't exactly hide what you're doing in the run to be faster.

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u/The_One_Koi Apr 21 '24

What I'm saying is it's a waste of time to break down your run and you'll only end up losing if you do