🏃Speedrunner for shock blast broke a 26-year-old record by beating Doom 2's entryway level in just 4 seconds.
🔍Previous speedrunners achieved times of 5.97, 5.91, and 5.26 seconds.
🔀Optimizing movement and incorporating sr50 technique helped for shock blast achieve a time of 4 seconds.
🔄Switching from right strafe to left strafe at the exit room door optimized movement and saved time.
⏱️Quick start technique, which involves timing inputs as the level loads, could have further optimized the run.
Who previously held the record for entryway speedrun?
—Thomas Pilger, a speedrunner, held the record with a time of 5 seconds for 26 years.
What strategies did for shock blast use to achieve the 4-second time?
—For shock blast optimized his movement by incorporating the sr50 technique and switching from right strafe to left strafe at the exit room door.
What is the quick start technique?
—The quick start technique involves timing inputs as the level loads to load into the level already facing the correct angle, optimizing movement.
Was the 4-second time a perfect run?
—No, there were minor errors, including not executing the quick start technique, which could potentially save a frame or two.
What is the significance of for shock blast's 4-second speedrun?
—For shock blast's achievement represents an incredible milestone in Doom 2 speedrunning and showcases the dedication and skill of speedrunners in optimizing movement and breaking records.
00:00Introduction to for shock blast's achievement of beating Doom 2's entryway level in 4 seconds.
02:30Overview of previous speedrun records for entryway, including times of 5.97, 5.91, and 5.26 seconds.
05:15Explanation of the strategies used by for shock blast to optimize his movement and achieve the 4-second time.
07:45Discussion of the left strafe technique at the exit room door and its impact on the speedrun.
10:00Explanation of the quick start technique and how it could further optimize the speedrun.
12:30Clarification that the 4-second time was not a perfect run and potential opportunities for further optimization.
15:00Significance of for shock blast's achievement in the context of Doom 2 speedrunning.
