file Time Trial (MBG) with different start methods

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15 Dec 2015 18:39 #1
Note: These times are based on when I hit the Time Travel, not the finish time.
Forwards only: 3.16
Forwards + semi fast start: 3.02
Forwards + fast start: 2.71
Forwards + "faster" fast start: 2.58
Forwards + "faster" semi fast start: 2.77
Diagonal movement only: 2.60
Diagonal + semi fast start: 2.51
Diagonal + fast start: 2.40
Extremely fast start (diagonal + start jumping on Set) : 2.27, best start to use!
Semi extremely fast start: 2.32 (note: hit TT from top)
Forward + a jump on Ready: 2.55
Diagonal + a jump on Ready: Overshot TT
Diagonal start pad hit: 2.46
Forward start pad hit: 2.66

I figured out that the extremely fast start gives you the lowest overall time (at least at Time Trial) and I encourage you to use it. If you find a faster start technique, please let me know!

I'm just a 15 year old who's been playing MB for over a decade and can be annoying at times.

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16 Dec 2015 20:32 #2
Well, we already have a thread regarding techniques, including the start marbleblast.com/index.php/forum/general-...ques-in-marble-blast

Other than that I must say that the TT as reference point is very questionable, we have known for quite a while that you can hit it from above or overshoot completely, giving you bad results. Using the elapsed time after you hit the goal is much better.

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17 Dec 2015 02:54 #3
I knew this wasn't a very accurate experiment in the first place. I was debating where to post this, and I chose the other one. Sorry. I should do this with Trapdoors, so I would get an accurate result.

Thanks for letting me know, Kalle29.

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