The "Impossible" Quake Record

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Considered unbeatable for 24 years, this is the story of quake's most unlikely speedrun.
    Chambers: ‪@Chamburs‬
    Huge thanks to Matt from ‪@MattsRamblings‬ for making the multi-ghost demo possible. His channel has some of the best Quake (and other!) content on UA-cam.
    Music by ‪@lordsoflounge‬
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    Quake Done Quick: ‪@QuakeSpeedrunning‬
    Speed Demos Archive: speeddemosarch...
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    Patreon: / quakespeedrunsexplained

КОМЕНТАРІ • 699

  • @Chamburs
    @Chamburs Рік тому +1748

    This was absolutely amazing. The music, editing, commentary and cinematics.. just perfection. This is certainly one of the greatest moments of my Quake career, and a memory I will cherish for the rest of my days. Thank you so much, Connor. ❤

  • @reloadpsi
    @reloadpsi Рік тому +1796

    Man, the wife% run was so wholesome.

  • @bunnybreaker
    @bunnybreaker Рік тому +225

    Mad respect to your wife for becoming a speed runner for tea.

    • @anonemoose7777
      @anonemoose7777 5 місяців тому

      Britons of both genders will surmount any and all obstacles for that H O T L E A F W A T E R.

  • @chiefbeef1003
    @chiefbeef1003 Рік тому +42

    As someone who knows nothing about Quake speedrunning, you absolutly made me feel the weight of this accomplishment. Great job!

  • @sebastianhubbard3901
    @sebastianhubbard3901 Рік тому +62

    I cannot believe how high quality this video is. This was a pleasure to watch

  • @q2dm1
    @q2dm1 Рік тому +283

    The suspense! The 20 sec wife run :D The horde :DDD Beautiful video man

  • @youp1tralala
    @youp1tralala Рік тому +148

    This is mind blowing in every sense: the record itself, the history, the narration, the recams, the music...!
    And at the end you realize the vast majority of competitors jumped on the wrong side of that gap for years.
    This video truly deserve Karl Jobst grade view counts!

    • @Simon2d3d
      @Simon2d3d Рік тому +10

      I got the impression they kind of did have the right spot for their momentum and speed. It was a pretty direct route and the jump just makes it. With the extra speed boost however, the 2nd window long jump pays off. He has enough boost where he needs to start early and air strafe to avoid hitting walls/ceiling.

    • @ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне
      @ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне Рік тому +2

      Majority of competitors didnt use grunt boost and head bump, they had different angle and speed.

    • @SoyAntonioGaming
      @SoyAntonioGaming Рік тому +2

      Don't even compare this video to Karl Noobst's.
      This is presented in a league of its own. All Karl is good at is to, for no reason at all, slander people who are better gamers than him, such as legendary arcade gaming world champions. Karl is a jealous guy and I rate all his videos DOWN UNDER acceptable, just like his country of origin! It used to be an old prison colony so it is fitting that Karl the Unjust and Criminal is from there. It is no coincidence and surprise that he is getting sued all the time (rightfully so).

    • @zarnox3071
      @zarnox3071 Рік тому +6

      ​@@SoyAntonioGamingSurely this comment is satire.

  • @FatFilipinoUK
    @FatFilipinoUK Рік тому +22

    The way Chambers gracefully sails through the air in slow motion, together with the music, is beautiful to see! Especially with all the other speedrunners trailing behind at the end!

  • @MarphitimusBlackimus
    @MarphitimusBlackimus Рік тому +736

    I was distracted by the Grunt fighting the Rottweiler and missed the record. Can he redo the run?

  • @radscorpion8
    @radscorpion8 Рік тому +83

    I think the music really takes this video to the next level. It isn't just the speedrunner but how well it was all captured

    • @see-sharp
      @see-sharp Рік тому +1

      what is the name?

    • @lefephil
      @lefephil Рік тому

      It sounds like it's from Rimworld maybe

    • @Blorps0_0
      @Blorps0_0 Рік тому +4

      @@see-sharp Lords of Lounge - Pixel Perfect

  • @helloitismetomato
    @helloitismetomato Рік тому +82

    3:09 shoutout to Markus Taipale. it's actually insane how good he was for the time. There's a reason that he has the records for basically all the most difficult levels in qdqwav, including literally all of E4. He's my favorite Quake speedrunner ever.

    • @quakespeedrunsexplained
      @quakespeedrunsexplained  Рік тому +23

      Yeah Markus was ahead of his time!

    • @Rroff2
      @Rroff2 Рік тому +5

      IMO Attila's run would have been below 7 seconds (or at least very close to) if they'd done it a little more like Markus's run, couple of bits the angle wasn't quite clean especially the last hop to the exit portal.

  • @jellyapple1026
    @jellyapple1026 Рік тому +8

    This is the perfect speedrun video, you deserve the audience of the big time channels. It is the perfect length, with just the right amount of information and context to drive home the weight of the record without boring the audience. The tone both vocally and musically are fantastic, relaxed yet awe inspiring.
    If anyone else made this video it would be 45 minutes long, explaining the back story of every runner who has held the record for 27 years, over explaining game mechanics, etc.
    Great job, fastest subscribe of my life.

  • @Zerbey
    @Zerbey Рік тому +9

    Man I remember back in the 90s when people were grinding for 7 seconds, I never got close myself. Six seconds is just spectacular.

    • @JuggleGod
      @JuggleGod 8 місяців тому

      Right?! I think I got 9 seconds, maybe 8 but that would have been after the record dropped even lower

  • @brickch4pel
    @brickch4pel Рік тому +6

    Your voice is perfect for this, kind of calming actually.

  • @getradvideo
    @getradvideo Рік тому +22

    LOVED this so much - the ending was, beautiful 😭

  • @ajaiyepikes
    @ajaiyepikes Рік тому +6

    chambers is so fucking underrated. 300 subs? bro what he deserves millions for what hes done with the quake community. love u bro

  • @matroksu
    @matroksu Рік тому +1

    Great to be part of it and ofcourse all Quake Games! :) - matr0xpl from Poland! :] Greetings!

  • @shableep
    @shableep Рік тому +4

    This video is a master class on video editing and story telling. Honestly haven't been gripped by a Quake video like this. Amazing work. Thanks for giving this niche such reverence with your videos.

  • @Trance4mason
    @Trance4mason Рік тому +1

    Suggesting this video for me is UA-cam's algorithm's finest hour. Awesome video; awesome channel. To add to the others who have quite rightly commented on the quality of production on this - it is nothing short of fantastic. Great job all round!

  • @spawnofyakub8390
    @spawnofyakub8390 Рік тому +5

    Dude your channel is gonna blow up. This quality of video is way beyond the norm for 1k subs. Keep up the great work!

  • @hamsLP
    @hamsLP Рік тому +4

    The last scene with the layered records all racing to the final sprint really drove home the record. .002 seconds isn't a lot, but it's everything. And seeing that final red guy a whole character length ahead of #2, well, that shows the time for as large as it is. Incredible stuff all around ggs

  • @tougeadventures2076
    @tougeadventures2076 Рік тому +2

    I'm glad Quake is getting some what of a revival. Been playing Quake Live since it's release

  • @Pensi0nar
    @Pensi0nar Рік тому +1

    Outstanding commentary! This was really entertaining to watch, thank you for making this video.
    11:16 poor dog, he just wanted to play!

  • @vincentpresscod7531
    @vincentpresscod7531 Рік тому +3

    I've never been interested in Quake speedruns, but I like your storytelling so much, I watched the whole thing. Great job!

  • @dygdk
    @dygdk Рік тому +1

    Amazing video, and even more amazing run! Thank you for keeping the Quake scene relevant! Best fps to date!

  • @errata
    @errata Рік тому +2

    Ty algo for suggesting this to me. You're gonna blow up, this video, especially the intro is surreal, beautiful and captivating. Your'e gonna go far.

  • @jonnypeters0
    @jonnypeters0 Рік тому +3

    Never played quake or watch quake speed runs. I watched this whole video because it was so well made that it kept me interesting without having any context.

  • @jodasaadetatte
    @jodasaadetatte Рік тому +4

    For a person who has not played Quake since it came out, you made a video about Quake look beautiful! Brilliant video!

  • @timhowland7103
    @timhowland7103 Рік тому +2

    Goodness, the sounds and images of this game bring back such fond memories of simpler times. I'm so happy to see folks are still pushing the envelope on speedrunning this game. Magnificent commentary. That footage of all the runs was excellent hah!

  • @cypher9000
    @cypher9000 Рік тому +1

    If only people put so much effort into something that's actually useful.

  • @KrankuSama
    @KrankuSama Рік тому +2

    UA-cam reccommended me this vid, glad it did cause its wonderfully put together and well presented. Great job

  • @INeedANewHandle
    @INeedANewHandle Рік тому +1

    Found your channel some days ago, and I'm watching all your videos. The format, voice and presentation is impeccable, keep it up

  • @TWEEMASTER2000
    @TWEEMASTER2000 Рік тому

    great video, grew up on quake and Quake LANs ( professional and at home stuff ) with Quake was a staple of my childhood in the best way possible
    keep up the great work!

  • @DaHesus
    @DaHesus Рік тому +1

    Great video! Editing, music, all top notch.

  • @clouder1337
    @clouder1337 Рік тому +35

    Even my run got shown! Thank you for the great video, Connor! A pleasure to watch, as always!

  • @swiftdee5287
    @swiftdee5287 Рік тому +3

    Nothing beats Quake movement in an FPS. Butter.

  • @WellIguessitsBri
    @WellIguessitsBri Рік тому +58

    Great video. I'm not a Quake speedrunner at all, never paid attention to it at all, but this came across my feed and it's just... Idk, very soothing and low key in a way that I wish UA-cam promoted more of. The narration and music are great. The methodical explanation of the progression of the runs is also very interesting!
    I've tried to find the song used here on the Lords of Lounge pages, but no luck. Is that one you commissioned, maybe?

    • @quakespeedrunsexplained
      @quakespeedrunsexplained  Рік тому +19

      Thanks a lot! The song hasn't been released just yet. Coming soon... :)

    • @WellIguessitsBri
      @WellIguessitsBri Рік тому +3

      @@quakespeedrunsexplained Having now heard the song over the LoL page...I get it now, you cheeky monkey

  • @Fear_XD
    @Fear_XD Рік тому +2

    I just found this, this is beautiful man. I love quake and ive never seen anything like this before. Keep it up, you got a sub

  • @JuggleGod
    @JuggleGod 8 місяців тому

    Love seeing this and finding out the community is still active. I was around in the late 90's, at the time had a few records, but only one still stands and probably the only reason is no one else has gotten to it yet lol. Can't believe I hadn't seen this channel before! Thanks for making all these videos. Time to speed run watching them :)

  • @TigheSean
    @TigheSean Рік тому +2

    Amazing record and fantastic video. The final shot, the whole history of the run trailing behind them is so powerful. And, see how far ahead they are of the previous record at the end, really makes the .002 seconds feel like a huge leap. Great job!

  • @trunderwood
    @trunderwood Рік тому +3

    I have nothing new to ad, but I couldn't not say it: a beautiful video and an incredible achievement. Thank you, both.

  • @artexartexartex
    @artexartexartex Рік тому +8

    This is top-tier speedrunning quality - the editing, narration, music. Please expand to more than just quake! The world needs you

    • @quakespeedrunsexplained
      @quakespeedrunsexplained  Рік тому +3

      Thanks. For now Quake is the only game where I know what I'm talking about 😄

    • @artexartexartex
      @artexartexartex Рік тому +1

      @@quakespeedrunsexplained fair! We'll happily take what we can get 😁.

  • @hlwy
    @hlwy Рік тому +3

    Such an excellent video on such a niche topic. Well done mate

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak8712 Рік тому +2

    Both impressive.
    Record runs and Your video.
    Great job!

  • @JohnnyBobani
    @JohnnyBobani Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! Super captivating and extremely well done. Thank you for sharing this man!

  • @sheydyvp
    @sheydyvp Рік тому

    Great job on the video! I know nothing of history of Quake speedruns and this made me realize, or more like feel, how big of an achievement this speedrun is. Very enjoyable!

  • @imjustinb
    @imjustinb Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel and I absolutely love it. Quake speed runs have always been my favourite. Looking forward to future videos'!!!

  • @MadRhymeAssosiateSCG
    @MadRhymeAssosiateSCG Рік тому +1

    Best video yet mate - please keep it up. I missed you when you were gone!

  • @lordsoflounge
    @lordsoflounge Рік тому +27

    Hi everyone, thanks for the nice comments about the music. We've put the track on youtube here for now: ua-cam.com/video/n7r8Y3T6quA/v-deo.html Streaming platforms etc coming soon ❤

  • @meowsicle7463
    @meowsicle7463 Рік тому

    That intro is one of the cleanest edits ive ever seen, masterful work!

  • @un1d
    @un1d Рік тому +11

    I have to say your production quality has improved so much over the last year. Cool title cards, freecams, way beter script reading, even music now? Love your content, keep it up!

  • @kanan348
    @kanan348 Рік тому +1

    Im so happy that I have found your channel . Great content ,wish you all the best.

  • @Malefication
    @Malefication Рік тому +6

    Really cool video! I especially like the perspective the final clip gives, and how large the gap between runs look then (slowed down, of course). First video I've seen from your channel, , but I really like the calm narration and deep insight, definitely a subscription from me!

  • @weshouser821
    @weshouser821 Рік тому +1

    I miss seeing the classic grunts they look real good quality now in this video makes me want to play

  • @arahndoberman2987
    @arahndoberman2987 Рік тому +2

    I am really hoping that you are branching out and making more videos. That was a wonderful documentary and I was amazed to see that such a small channel was able to pull something like this off
    Love, the music, editing and voice!

  • @LabiaLicker
    @LabiaLicker Рік тому +17

    This is so well made. Really. The captivating intro with all the player models. And then how you bring back the same clip at the end. Bravo

  • @Gabriel.Levy.Montezuma
    @Gabriel.Levy.Montezuma Рік тому +1

    This is art!
    I remember perfectly years ago me doing this jump and finishing this map in 15 seconds, I was SO happy

  • @piotrprs572
    @piotrprs572 Рік тому +2

    This clip is perfection of montage, music, tension .. EVERYTHING!!! Or you working in movie industry or you SHOULD work in it.

  • @Barrrt
    @Barrrt 16 днів тому

    Woah that final movie was really touching somehow, seeing all these moments in history, all these players efforts, united in one big speed horde travelling through the ages towards the final 6 seconds

  • @xxplosiv88
    @xxplosiv88 Рік тому +1

    Incredible. From someone who played Quake as a kid when it first came out you got yourself a sub :) Keep up the great work!

  • @SigSelect
    @SigSelect Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video all around. Good writing is like good UI - most only notice when it's bad. Good job on good writing.

  • @takyc7883
    @takyc7883 Рік тому +2

    Wow, without properly done documentaries like this, most people would never be able to appreciate how much perseverance this takes!

  • @elliot9634
    @elliot9634 Рік тому +2

    no, there’s just something in my eye

  • @Vile-Flesh
    @Vile-Flesh Рік тому +2

    This game STILL feels new to me and I remember waiting for it and waiting for it and it coming out and getting it for Christmas 1996 (still have my original fucking box and CD-ROM) and FINALLY being able to play it in Jan 1997 on our new Pentium 133. There is nothing else like this game. Then in the fall of 1997 my brother somehow got a dialup program to work in DOS and we got to play on the deathmatch servers and HOLY CHRIST it was LEGENDARY. I remember the massive improvement we got from going to a 28.8 modem to a 56k modem. Server IP addresses were gotten through the in game chat and we had the IP addresses on yellow post-it notes stuck to the housing of the CRT monitor. There is so much that is unexplained in Quake but it just makes sense. This video brought me back in time and a lot of memories hit me.

    • @MichaelPohoreski
      @MichaelPohoreski Рік тому

      You were a HPB? =P

    • @Vile-Flesh
      @Vile-Flesh Рік тому +1

      @@MichaelPohoreski On the 28.8 modem yes. After getting the 56k modem it was funny to see the others with high ping get stuck in corners or get stuck hanging on the ceilings on the servers with grappling hooks. Those were easy kills. Chat was full of complaining of ping.

  • @Thomas1984.
    @Thomas1984. Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! This deserves at least a million views!

  • @n3dd
    @n3dd Рік тому +1

    Simply one of the best videos I have ever seen on this platform

  • @goldenhog
    @goldenhog Рік тому

    i really really love this channel. it is needed and good! ever since i saw QDQ i have never played the game the same way.

  • @alexanderj.6701
    @alexanderj.6701 Рік тому +1

    Love your breakdowns, thank you! I can only imagine how happy he must’ve felt when he finally saw that 6 seconds on the final screen.

  • @fresusjeak
    @fresusjeak Рік тому

    Great editing, writing, and music choice. Well done.

  • @chegadesuade
    @chegadesuade Рік тому +3

    To this day I've never played an FPS with better movement than Quake

  • @gigazerkertv
    @gigazerkertv Рік тому +2

    You know a game its a masterpiece when you find this kind of content. Its like a... Legacy.

  • @SticksTheFox
    @SticksTheFox Рік тому

    A wonderful explainer video about a niche subject, done with great care and attension.
    You explain things very well, the music and the visuals heighten it so nicely too. An intresting and enjoyable watch. Thank you for your time!

  • @MultiGency
    @MultiGency Рік тому +1

    We need more of this compilations of different runs in one video

  • @douglas2437
    @douglas2437 Рік тому +1

    Wow...that 'successful run vs the competition' was insane at the end. Amazing

  • @pedrojuglar
    @pedrojuglar Рік тому

    Awesome video! By the way, I love speedruns that are faster on harder levels because of the strategy involving enemies or something else caused by the difficulty settings. GG!

  • @MrClawt
    @MrClawt Рік тому +2

    What an incredible acomplishment. I love speed runs like this.

  • @WalterGameDev
    @WalterGameDev 5 місяців тому +1

    "This kid pushes from ivy, out middle, through our connector like a SPEED DEMON!" 💀

  • @83hd15
    @83hd15 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing video, thank you for making this.

  • @casualbedrecordings
    @casualbedrecordings 10 місяців тому

    congrats to 10000 subs!!!! keep up the good work!

  • @meppy5585
    @meppy5585 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I love seeing small obscure communities live on like this, what a fantastic run

  • @KingCuba
    @KingCuba Рік тому

    This channel is art. And I appreciate how YOU appreciate this facet of the gaming. Ggs dude.
    Flawless content, no notes.
    Fuckin A+ matey

  • @ElysaraCh
    @ElysaraCh Рік тому +1

    I find it most amazing that you can genuinely SEE the difference and the higher speed in the :06. It's visibly faster around the ledge jump and onward with the built up speed from bunny hopping.

  • @tldr7159
    @tldr7159 Рік тому +1

    Such a well made video. Beautiful.

  • @asmron-yu
    @asmron-yu Рік тому

    Your voice is so relaxing and at the same time the video is informative. Luv it 💕

  • @C0N2009
    @C0N2009 Рік тому

    the 1 kill at the end there by the dog is just the cherry on top

  • @chaser1254
    @chaser1254 Рік тому +22

    Jeeeesus, You make such a fantastic content about Q1. Wish this game was more popular on YT becasue of how groundbreaking it was.

  • @imDxne
    @imDxne Рік тому +1

    please please make more commentary videos just like this and just this long

  • @azumanguy
    @azumanguy Рік тому +6

    2:55 that is sooo satisfying to see people discover airstrafing in „real time“

    • @lilthreadd
      @lilthreadd Рік тому +1

      i agree! :)

    • @azumanguy
      @azumanguy Рік тому

      @@lilthreadd hey great running into you, g :)

    • @lilthreadd
      @lilthreadd Рік тому +1

      ​@@azumanguy yea, it was a pleasant surprise stumbling upon your comment man :D
      this channel is a hidden gem, there isn't nearly enough speedrun content on youtube to quench my thirst

  • @Rabitt240mph
    @Rabitt240mph Рік тому

    Can't imagine the feeling after getting those 6 seconds, love your videos

  • @Sigillum88
    @Sigillum88 Рік тому

    Underrated content creator :)) you have my praises and support :)

  • @ristopaasivirta9770
    @ristopaasivirta9770 Рік тому +2

    Be a security guard at a facility.
    Intruder flies by at near the speed of sound.
    Pull the trigger but accidentally hit a teammate.
    The dog takes it personally and mauls you to death.

  • @Strade351
    @Strade351 Рік тому +1

    This video itself is amazing! Thank you

  • @Daniel4119
    @Daniel4119 5 місяців тому

    That last shot of all the runs together is so perfect! Everything falls on a bell curve and that is a perfect illustration!
    And if you want to get existential dready about it... so does your life! Your life falls somewhere in that last shot too, metaphorically speaking. So, where do you think your life is if it was in that race?

  • @danieldrake5292
    @danieldrake5292 Рік тому

    Superb video, man. The wife part was soooo relatable.

  • @JaapvanderVelde
    @JaapvanderVelde Рік тому +1

    Great storytelling, well done.

  • @beaupedraza
    @beaupedraza Рік тому

    I feel you, dog at 12:51. Chambers blew right past you, I'd be angry too.

  • @alienoxxxx
    @alienoxxxx Рік тому

    Dude your voice is soothing. I want more explanation video from you.

  • @michaeldonoghue9015
    @michaeldonoghue9015 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video! Great job capturing it

  • @syntaxerorr
    @syntaxerorr Рік тому

    Really cool seeing them all run at once!

  • @blockboygames5956
    @blockboygames5956 Рік тому +2

    Great video, great explanation of an astonishing run. Thank you. Have a sub. :)