Question
The “playaround” subcategory using this method includes one created by Heisan-evil-genius that quickly types the words “Zombie Party Attender” in a Family Feud video game. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this speedrunning method, which pre-records frame perfect inputs for a game. This speedrunning method often uses techniques that are not humanly possible and is performed with the help of an emulator.
ANSWER: tool-assisted speedrun [or TAS (“tazz”)]
[10e] This franchise’s Wii installment exploded in popularity due to the discovery of many TAS-only ultra shortcuts as chronicled by SummoningSalt. This Nintendo racing franchise includes tracks like Dry Dry Ruins.
ANSWER: Mario Kart
[10h] The first ultra shortcut discovered for Mario Kart Wii was on this course. Like the Bowser’s Castle tracks, this final Star Cup course features Lava Plumes and Fire Snakes roaming on its title land formation.
ANSWER: Grumble Volcano
<AO, Video Games>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 5 | 26.00 | 100% | 100% | 60% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 1 | 30.00 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 29.00 | 100% | 100% | 90% |