This is what happens when you get bored and YouTube yourself. Thanks for the kind words, buddy, no matter how old this is. I used savestates in moderation because netplay loadtimes and a lack of video editing motivation made it priority, mostly. It did make everything more awesome, though. I miss these days, but only just a little.
You play audiosurf too? I love that game! And also 5/5 good vid and nice not using "save-states" and using rewinds because rewinds are untrustable because if you put the amount of RS on high then your comp will lag but too low and ul be SOL. GL on the rest of MIX4. Cant wait to see your new one island of happiness. BBYE
I'm still catching up on my Raocow videos following winter break; I'm glad that you actually appear to be going the savestate-less route (and on a decently hard hack). Savestates are so overpowering that hackers basically need to design for them, but no matter how "hard" that design becomes the savestate still manages break it. This serves to incentivize precision jumps and sprite spam, and deters smart puzzle design and "traditional" big N-like levels. If only others would follow your lead.
Personally, I think the savestateless idea is a good one and makes playing it much more satisfying. I recently started replaying TSRPR without savestates and am having a much better time with it than I did before. I'm glad you didn't try doing TSRP2 in that way, though, the levels get long and punishing very early on.
It's kinda funny that you try the save stateless challenge on the same thing you tried it on last, but all that concerns me is the level you had trouble with last time even after you started using saves/rewinds, the one donkeykong level with the hornets and the bullet level both come to mind immediately. Though the death reels can be entertaining.
Well, I still like the savestate-less challenge, at least so far. The cuts are interesting, it's kind of like rewind only the commentary isn't continuous. XD I will say that this challenge just reminds me of playing SMW when I was a kid - super frustrating but more rewarding when you get through it.
Don't worry, Raocow. I have some faith in you for the moment. Though once you get into the incredibly stupid levels like Blue Hills I will start being skeptical.
You just keep doing what you're doing and such. You will have dignity from doing this and I will even respect you as a great player from getting past world 6 save-stateless though you can keep going on to prove you're even more insane in your playing skills than that.
I wouldn't mind watching you lp Super Demo World easy or not it's a Mario hack and if it's "fair" then that probably means you won't get killed by invisable glitched out enemies, platforms that don't appear, and things you need in general that don't appear...seen all that
I've placed myself on the "VIP 4 savestate-less is a bad idea" bandwagon, but I'm finding the videos are still fun to watch. I definitely want to see more. I just don't want you to get burned out on this, raocow.
Like I said before, I'm not really in favor of this idea, and already the commentary seems a bit strained. Just remember, Raocow, it's supposed to be fun. Once it stops being fun, it's okay to go back to playing in a way that is fun. Nobody really wants to watch another TSRP Torpedo Ted room video.
And again, like I said before, since you really want to do this for yourself, good luck!
I'm looking forward to your next video sometime early next year.
I'm going to level with you, it'd be kinda strained regardless. I'm kinda tired of the whole 'random for random' deal, and the only parts that I really like from my videos is when I bring stuff out that's related to the happenings, and stuff.
I guess the reason why I'm making this change is because my own videos stopped amusing me, and I'm doing something that's more along the line of something that I actually want to see.
That does make some sense, but I don't think "random for random" is a problem. In fact, it's one of the things that makes your videos fun. The problem is that since these are repeats, that's really all you can do to be original. Fortunately, Vip 4 will be the last repeat, and then the problem should take care of itself. Plus, Vip 4 has a great endgame.
Until then, I'll be rooting for you as you prove to yourself what the rest of us already know: You're good at these hacks, savestates or not.
I agree the random stuff is fun, but sometimes it gets to the point where it kind of reduces the whole point of doing an LP in the first place if a majority of the commentary is just randomness. With the element of actually caring if you die, it adds more contextual references and after watching the latest video I think it was a good idea.
The very concept of LPs are jumping the shark a little at this point. But especially ones with minimal effort. Plus catch phrases are usually a sign of a creative crutch. Not that this is high art. It's barely medium art but it requires creative skill.
An innocuous level becomes something far more interesting because you're trying harder and focused on it and instead of filling time you have a framework for commentary.
In general I think the ones on SA come out very well. The ones on Youtube range from pure idiocy to well done. The Retsupre chanel highlights some of the worst LPs.
Y'know, I tried to play Vip 4 without savestates too and I noticed that this level is probably the hardest level for like the first 3 worlds ( not counting that one falling yoshi puzzle level ) to do without savestates
raocow's wisdom: there's no accounting for taste i suppose!
Almisael1 7 months ago
That fiendish fiend filled with raspberry juice and anchovies. That does not sound like a very compelling meal. XD
ontariodrome 11 months ago
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As soon as he said "raspberrys and anchovies", I got really hungry...
THEREALMOSH2 1 year ago
As soon as he said "raspberrys and anchovies", I got really hungry...
THEREALMOSH2 1 year ago
⊂ニニニ( ＾ω＾)ニ⊃
WolfteamFans 1 year ago
6:55
Wall-Jump?
Kevinskie555 1 year ago
This is what happens when you get bored and YouTube yourself. Thanks for the kind words, buddy, no matter how old this is. I used savestates in moderation because netplay loadtimes and a lack of video editing motivation made it priority, mostly. It did make everything more awesome, though. I miss these days, but only just a little.
VegastarLH 1 year ago 4
4:45
NeverForgetWizet 1 year ago
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7:02 to 7:30 : epic failures
rockdet 2 years ago
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rockdet 2 years ago
Raocow, if it makes you happy, we'll be happy, just use savestates and rewinds, I've never minded.
CrashBandicoot4Ever9 2 years ago 16
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Now it's just a bother to watch. -.-;
ColonelRashid 2 years ago
so funny when he goes into a hole after failure xD
legice 2 years ago 4
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42 COMMENTS YES
tk4l 2 years ago
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Raocow, I think you were referring to "Grille" which can be used in this context.
PhrozenFox 2 years ago
wtb raocow's desktop as my wallpaper
kimonji 2 years ago
I guess the thing at 08:08 is for preventing you flying over if you happend to have a chickenleg in you magic box...
Or something
Reptile405 3 years ago 2
lol at the end you said vip3 instead of vip4.
taniss99 3 years ago
You remind me of Lemony Snicket for some reason.
BansheePhoenix 3 years ago
HOW?
wizewizard2000 2 years ago
You play audiosurf too? I love that game! And also 5/5 good vid and nice not using "save-states" and using rewinds because rewinds are untrustable because if you put the amount of RS on high then your comp will lag but too low and ul be SOL. GL on the rest of MIX4. Cant wait to see your new one island of happiness. BBYE
yoshibear1009 3 years ago
Paradise earned i mean XDXD
yoshibear1009 3 years ago
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he dont use rewinds....
vincanthofred 2 years ago
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sigh.....
yoshibear1009 2 years ago
rewinds are technically a form of save state.
MehrunesBloodFlame 2 years ago 20
I'm still catching up on my Raocow videos following winter break; I'm glad that you actually appear to be going the savestate-less route (and on a decently hard hack). Savestates are so overpowering that hackers basically need to design for them, but no matter how "hard" that design becomes the savestate still manages break it. This serves to incentivize precision jumps and sprite spam, and deters smart puzzle design and "traditional" big N-like levels. If only others would follow your lead.
PowderBB3D 3 years ago
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Well except for the insults to my lord and savior these are pretty good videos.
ziberteck 3 years ago
No offense are ever meant!
It's the irony of having a catholique upbrigning, I suppose!
raocow 3 years ago
Hoho! Raocow is an X-Japan fan ay? :D
FuriousLiver 3 years ago
Ignore the heathens! It's a new year! A new cow!
Raocow Resolution 1! Less Savestates! Begin
Sabbrewolf 3 years ago 7
Happy New Year, Raocow! I like the savestateless idea, for what it's worth.
It makes it all the more amusing when you die :3
ThirdMurderer 3 years ago
Liked the guilt trip at the beginning.
prsnth1111 3 years ago
i admit it was a bit much, but it's somethign I just had to get off my chest!
raocow 3 years ago 5
"Meat for the meat king?"
I thought you were a vegetarian, Raocow...
BananaFort 3 years ago
I can still aknowledge the existance of meat, you know!
raocow 3 years ago 10
Personally, I think the savestateless idea is a good one and makes playing it much more satisfying. I recently started replaying TSRPR without savestates and am having a much better time with it than I did before. I'm glad you didn't try doing TSRP2 in that way, though, the levels get long and punishing very early on.
Tomapella 3 years ago 4
It's kinda funny that you try the save stateless challenge on the same thing you tried it on last, but all that concerns me is the level you had trouble with last time even after you started using saves/rewinds, the one donkeykong level with the hornets and the bullet level both come to mind immediately. Though the death reels can be entertaining.
AndroidHub 3 years ago
I really like this idea and think you should go through with it!
...I'm just worried about Vip4 being Vip4 and all that. :x
But at the very least, you should go as long as you can! Hit the special world and stuff!
SaiaiChan 3 years ago
Well, I still like the savestate-less challenge, at least so far. The cuts are interesting, it's kind of like rewind only the commentary isn't continuous. XD I will say that this challenge just reminds me of playing SMW when I was a kid - super frustrating but more rewarding when you get through it.
invaderbees 3 years ago
Don't worry, Raocow. I have some faith in you for the moment. Though once you get into the incredibly stupid levels like Blue Hills I will start being skeptical.
You just keep doing what you're doing and such. You will have dignity from doing this and I will even respect you as a great player from getting past world 6 save-stateless though you can keep going on to prove you're even more insane in your playing skills than that.
booo95 3 years ago
I wouldn't mind watching you lp Super Demo World easy or not it's a Mario hack and if it's "fair" then that probably means you won't get killed by invisable glitched out enemies, platforms that don't appear, and things you need in general that don't appear...seen all that
DarkenedAuras 3 years ago
I've placed myself on the "VIP 4 savestate-less is a bad idea" bandwagon, but I'm finding the videos are still fun to watch. I definitely want to see more. I just don't want you to get burned out on this, raocow.
arnpoly 3 years ago 2
I also enjoy jump cuts. <3
ssskinner 3 years ago
Like I said before, I'm not really in favor of this idea, and already the commentary seems a bit strained. Just remember, Raocow, it's supposed to be fun. Once it stops being fun, it's okay to go back to playing in a way that is fun. Nobody really wants to watch another TSRP Torpedo Ted room video.
And again, like I said before, since you really want to do this for yourself, good luck!
I'm looking forward to your next video sometime early next year.
GauRocks 3 years ago
I'm going to level with you, it'd be kinda strained regardless. I'm kinda tired of the whole 'random for random' deal, and the only parts that I really like from my videos is when I bring stuff out that's related to the happenings, and stuff.
I guess the reason why I'm making this change is because my own videos stopped amusing me, and I'm doing something that's more along the line of something that I actually want to see.
Makes sense, no?
raocow 3 years ago 5
Makes sense to me, and is still really funny.
Keep goin, bro!
NewbDragoon 3 years ago
It's like why you quit the Keen series, or strayed from the LP forums, if I recall. Which, I have to say, is pretty important.
LPs are fun for us, but I've seen plenty of LPs where it was less "Hey guys, update!" and more "Ugh, another one closer to locking this thread.."
The former is definitely more enjoyable.
PAMuffinMan 3 years ago
I should clarify: UNLESS It's ProtonJon.
Then hearing him miserable about playing a hack/bad game/hard game/etc is half the fun of the LP.
PAMuffinMan 3 years ago
That does make some sense, but I don't think "random for random" is a problem. In fact, it's one of the things that makes your videos fun. The problem is that since these are repeats, that's really all you can do to be original. Fortunately, Vip 4 will be the last repeat, and then the problem should take care of itself. Plus, Vip 4 has a great endgame.
Until then, I'll be rooting for you as you prove to yourself what the rest of us already know: You're good at these hacks, savestates or not.
GauRocks 3 years ago 2
I agree the random stuff is fun, but sometimes it gets to the point where it kind of reduces the whole point of doing an LP in the first place if a majority of the commentary is just randomness. With the element of actually caring if you die, it adds more contextual references and after watching the latest video I think it was a good idea.
prsnth1111 3 years ago
Don't let those guys get you down, believe in your force and head for the garden of madness!
bl0rkatr0n 3 years ago 6
Question: What controller do you use?
cfbballer08 3 years ago
just a simple logitech. "logitech dual action" it says on sticker in the back!
raocow 3 years ago
SAME CONTROLLER I GOT :o
AcidicChaosLP 3 years ago
There's no need to be losing all them lives every time you lose the key. Just Start+Select out of the level and come back in.
kevtibo 3 years ago 3
hahaha, oops! I honestly forgot about that :D
raocow 3 years ago
but just remember when he's playing a level for the first time, that won't be possible.
Gamingnerd 3 years ago 2
Honestly I don't see the problem with doing these on Youtube. Can't be video quality now that they've added in 720p (I CAN SEE THE PIXELS)
KaminUkiki 3 years ago 3
The very concept of LPs are jumping the shark a little at this point. But especially ones with minimal effort. Plus catch phrases are usually a sign of a creative crutch. Not that this is high art. It's barely medium art but it requires creative skill.
An innocuous level becomes something far more interesting because you're trying harder and focused on it and instead of filling time you have a framework for commentary.
Fight it out
198419841984 3 years ago
In general I think the ones on SA come out very well. The ones on Youtube range from pure idiocy to well done. The Retsupre chanel highlights some of the worst LPs.
technoextreme 3 years ago 4
Y'know, I tried to play Vip 4 without savestates too and I noticed that this level is probably the hardest level for like the first 3 worlds ( not counting that one falling yoshi puzzle level ) to do without savestates
CaptainWizardBeard 3 years ago
Something Awful and Youtube at the same time? Are you sure that's Kosher?
TheTrueDagx 3 years ago 4
lol, nice LP.
And I'm not sure if you noticed, but you said "VIP3" at the end
wierdboo106 3 years ago 4
Thanks for all your videos, Raocow! I believe in you!
spamantha 3 years ago 5