Big 20 #15
September 17th 2022 at 1pm EST
Race Details
Goals
Goal List
1. Super Mario Bros. (Beat World 5-4)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen (1 player start). | Time Stop: On grabbing the ax at the end of 5-4. Minus world is not allowed. “Normal Warps” only (e.g., 1-2 warp to 4, 4-2 warp to 5-1) |
2. Ninja Gaiden (Beat Stage 4-4)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen. | Time Stop: On complete fade to black after beating 4-4 |
3. Mega Man (Beat 3 Robot Masters, Any%)
| Time Start: Pressing start on title screen. | Time Stop: After grabbing orb on 3rd robot |
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4. Darkwing Duck (Beat 4 stages)
| Time Start: On stage select screen. | Time Stop: On complete fade to black after beating 4th boss |
5. StarTropics (Beat Chapter 2's Octopus)
| Time Start: On Name Registration screen (name already entered). | Time Stop: When the Dolphin head exits the water after defeating the Octopus |
6. Contra (Beat Stage 4, Konami Code Allowed)
| Time Start: On Console Reset. | Time Stop: On “Stage 5 Snowfield” screen |
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7. Batman: The Video Game (Beat Stage 3)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen. | Time Stop: When screen fades entirely to black |
8. Crystalis (Get the Ball of Fire)
| Time Start: On Name Entry Screen (after pressing Start on title screen). | Time Stop: On text box that says “You now have Ball of Fire.” |
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9. Super Mario Bros. 2 (Beat Clawgrip, 1 Warp)
| Time Start: Character Select screen. | Time Stop: When entering the door after defeating ClawGrip |
10. Blaster Master (Beat Area 3)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen. | Time Stop: On Fade to black after grabbing the boss item |
11. Kid Icarus (Beat stage 3-4 boss, password start)
| Time Start: Password select screen (with password entered). | Time Stop: On screen transition after defeating 3-4 boss |
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12. Legend of Zelda, The (2nd quest, Get 4 Triforces)
| Time Start: On Name registration screen (“Zelda” already entered). | Time Stop: on grabbing the 4th triforce |
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13. DuckTales (Any%)
| Time Start: On difficulty selection (Easy is suggested). | Time Stop: When touching the treasure chest after the Dracula fight |
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14. Battletoads (Beat Surf City, 100%)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen. | Time Stop: On screen transition after beating Surf City |
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15. Castlevania (Beat Death, Any%)
| Time Start: First input on Title Screen. | Time Stop: When timer reaches 0 after grabbing the orb |
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16. Little Samson (Floating Castle)
| Time Start: On password select screen (password already entered). | Time Stop: On screen transition exiting “Escape” (starts the final cut scene) |
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17. Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (Any%)
| Time Start: Character Select. | Time Stop: Fade to black after Fat Cat fight |
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18. Zelda ll: The Adventure of Link (Beat P1 and P2)
| Time Start: On name registration screen (name already entered) | Time Stop: On the second crystal after the boss is placed in its headstone (xp will start moving shortly after) |
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19. Super Mario Bros. 3 (Beat World 5 & 6, Any%)
| Time Start: Input on Title Screen (selecting “1 player”). | Time Stop: On grabbing the wand after world 6 boss |
20. Mega Man 2 (Beat Wily Stages, Normal, Any%, Password start)
| Time Start: On exiting password selection screen (password can be already entered, save for last piece) | Time Stop: When Wily's sprite appears after the alien is defeated |
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Rules
- Finish all 20 goals as quickly as possible.
- Games must be played in order. Earned passwords can always be used.
- You must wait at least 30 seconds after completing a game before starting the next.
- After the 10th game there is a mandatory 2 minute wait before starting the 11th game. You can enter passwords during this wait period.
- Race will be streamed on Twitch.
- The race will be timed using https://racetime.gg.
- The games must be played live. Local recordings are suggested in case of power/internet issues. If you lose power/internet, continue the race.
- Save states are not allowed during the race. Be sure to disable the use of save states before the race begins. Using one may result in disqualification from the race.
- Note: Ends on screen transition” refers to the screen fading to black or switching to a different screen. The time stop on these will generally be when the screen transition finishes to black, unless otherwise noted. References to the next screen are just for clarification purposes.
Signup
How to Join
- There is no official signup. If you join us on https://racetime.gg/ on the day of the race, you’re in.
- To download game resources and get training tips, join the Discord and chat with the community.
- Start practicing! If you’re practicing live on Twitch, use the tag ‘Big20’ so other folks can find you.
- You can track your progress and others by using the community time tracker. To join the community time tracker, find a blank sheet (e.g., named SheetXXX), rename the sheet to your preferred user name, lock it, and start recording your practice times.
- On race day, the marathon will take place on https://racetime.gg/. Make an account before race day so you are prepared! Links to the room will be provided prior to the marathon. First marathon? Visit this page on how to prep.
- Have fun! We’re happy to have you in the community!
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