Conquering Pokemon Blind and Deaf: A Year's Worth of Work

TLDRDiscover how I created a sequence of inputs that allows me to play Pokemon blind and deaf, relying on precise button presses to overcome the RNG. After a year of work, I meticulously put together a list of 230,000 inputs that always beats Pokemon Fire Red, with a few caveats.

Key insights

🎮Playing Pokemon blind and deaf is possible by relying on a sequence of precise button presses.

After a year of work, I created a list of 230,000 inputs that consistently beats the game.

💡Dealing with RNG and random factors in the game required careful planning and assumptions.

💰To fund the leveling process, I took advantage of a trainer glitch to obtain infinite nuggets.

💪My team members were strategically leveled up to prepare for future battles in the Elite Four.

Q&A

How did you create a sequence of inputs to play Pokemon blind and deaf?

I watched blind speedruns of Pokemon and developed a list of inputs that accounted for every possibility.

What challenges did you face in dealing with RNG and random factors in the game?

I had to account for factors such as damage variation, crit chance, and speed stats to ensure consistent success.

How did you fund the leveling process and obtain the necessary resources?

I used a trainer glitch to obtain infinite nuggets, which provided the funds for leveling up and purchasing items.

Why did you level your team members beyond the level required for defeating Misty?

I prepared my team for future battles in the Elite Four, where higher levels would be necessary for success.

What were some notable achievements or milestones in your journey?

Creating the list of 230,000 inputs and defeating Misty with a level 54 team were significant milestones in my journey.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Conquering Pokemon blind and deaf

01:27Overview of the inputs and sequence used to beat Pokemon Fire Red

03:13Dealing with RNG, random factors, and damage variation in battles

09:46Using the daycare for consistent experience and leveling up

18:20Obtaining infinite nuggets through a trainer glitch

20:37Training Charmeleon to prepare for the battle with Misty

21:32Leveling up to prepare for future battles in the Elite Four

22:48Conclusion: Reflecting on the achievements and milestones