How speedrunners beat Half-Life in 26 minutes (SPEEDRUN EXPLAINED - Scriptless)

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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    In this installment of SPEEDRUN EXPLAINED, we go over how a top speedrunner for Half-Life (and former world record holder), KaNanga, beats the game in 26 minutes. This run is brutally fast paced, utilizing the litany of options you have with Goldsource Engine (the Source Engine's predecessor) movement, such as bunnyhopping, air strafing, jumpbugs, edgebugs, and much more. In addition to that, this run contains some sizable skips: some as simple as climbing and jumping a barrier, and some as wild as clipping through solid walls.
    #HalfLife #Speedrun #MorganFreeman

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  • @tomatoanus
    @tomatoanus  10 місяців тому +131

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    • @Russian_reich
      @Russian_reich 10 місяців тому

      Nah I’m good 😊

    • @fishboat1494
      @fishboat1494 10 місяців тому +1

      did you mean Morgan ironically

    • @littleplutomen
      @littleplutomen 10 місяців тому

      ​@@fishboat1494Yes

    • @jonathanshore5768
      @jonathanshore5768 10 місяців тому

      All I ask is you do the first Jedi game I played as a kid the one that was not on dos

    • @jonathanshore5768
      @jonathanshore5768 10 місяців тому

      Jedi knight dark forces 2? I tho k it was called

  • @dr4gonblitz
    @dr4gonblitz 10 місяців тому +641

    He says this is a scripless speedrun but I have a sneaking suspicion that he's actually reading from a script throughout the whole video

  • @LAAV69
    @LAAV69 10 місяців тому +938

    Tomatoanus videos are 90% me enjoying the speedrun and 10% waiting for that part where he tells me it’s going to be ok.

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 10 місяців тому +657

    "This is where some tight movement is required."
    That implies this entire run isn't nearly nothing but tight movement.

    • @shobooknight
      @shobooknight 9 місяців тому +2

      I mean yeah but everything's relative, no?

    • @jonl.b7168
      @jonl.b7168 8 місяців тому +17

      The sentence seems to suggest that the conclusion drawn from previous information is that the series of events or actions (referred to as "this entire run") is not insignificant, and is characterized by precise or well-coordinated actions ("tight movement"). The sentence structure and use of double negative can make it a bit tricky to interpret, but it essentially emphasizes the importance and precision of the actions or events being described.
      The sentence "That implies this entire run isn't nearly nothing but tight movement" can be simplified and made grammatically clearer. A possible rephrasing could be:
      "This implies that the entire run is more than just precise movement."
      This revised sentence is simpler and more direct. It removes the double negative ("isn't nearly nothing") and clearly states that the 'entire run' is significant and characterized by its precise or coordinated movement.

    • @colby1398
      @colby1398 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jonl.b7168ok bot

    • @malegirlboss
      @malegirlboss 6 місяців тому +3

      @@jonl.b7168 lol this was my first thought upon reading that comment. bless you for writing it better than i ever would

    • @fantastikboom1094
      @fantastikboom1094 3 місяці тому +2

      @@malegirlboss Bro used ChatGPT, who are you blessing lol

  • @BigBadBaddieGaming
    @BigBadBaddieGaming 10 місяців тому +314

    I almost cant believe how technical and smart this whole run feels.

    • @alexkfridges
      @alexkfridges 10 місяців тому +49

      Half life running is insanely technical and highly optimized. One of the best speed games ever, 100%

    • @queuedjar4578
      @queuedjar4578 10 місяців тому +45

      Half-Life's tagline when being promoted during its release was "Run. Think. Shoot. Live." they probably should have added a few more things like "Strafe. Jump. Slide that object really fast. Blow yourself up. Jam yourself into that door. Slow down your Framerate."

    • @abanoub7002
      @abanoub7002 10 місяців тому +19

      What makes it more impressive is the fact that most of this time optimization isn't even possible in the retail steam version due to bug fixes and is only possible in the day 1 WON build, which goes to show how much all of this depends on small minute details

  • @KaNangaTV
    @KaNangaTV 10 місяців тому +2227

    Let's GOOOO! 🥵
    So hyped to see the video being dropped!
    I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as I have enjoyed working on it with tomatoanus over the last couple of months!

    • @epixman_
      @epixman_ 10 місяців тому +20

      🐐

    • @flanevi
      @flanevi 10 місяців тому +3

    • @Tankfird
      @Tankfird 10 місяців тому +4

      The Magnesium Goulash Galanga

    • @TheSuperappelflap
      @TheSuperappelflap 10 місяців тому +4

      nice touch to time this with the 25th anniversary of the game, gz

    • @Flaurenn
      @Flaurenn 10 місяців тому

      Ebaty

  • @EveoKanevo
    @EveoKanevo 10 місяців тому +29

    @ 7:00 what an awesome message. Keep it up. If your struggling it isn't the end the defines your character, it's the perseverance that got you there.

  • @Swordbound
    @Swordbound 10 місяців тому +735

    I appreciate the slow-downs, stops and countdowns in the editing. These videos are really fast paced and it can be easy to get lost in it all.

    • @LavaCreeperPeople
      @LavaCreeperPeople 9 місяців тому +3

      yeah

    • @DecayingReverie
      @DecayingReverie 8 місяців тому +5

      Man, even with the assists, I'm still pretty lost half the time. I'd get motion sick trying to do something like this.

  • @iXNeoN
    @iXNeoN 10 місяців тому +31

    Hey Tomatoanus, I just wanted to say Thank You.
    My father died in January of 2019 which was the year I also discovered your channel.
    Even though you are right when you say I got myself through this I want to say that your reminder that "no feeling is final" has helped me to turn my mood around on a lot of bad days.
    They have served me as a resting point throughout the years to reflect how far I've come and no matter how bad it gets I will get through it.
    I got into therapy moved into a city I like with people I care about that also care about me, my days are not defined by sadness anymore and I have a much more positive outlook on life!
    That is my accomplishment and it wasn't easy but I wanted to thank you for your channel existing as a brief respite from all the pain that was my life in these times.
    I don't know if you'll ever read this but I hope you're doing well and keep being you.
    Much love from Cologne, Germany ❤ If you're ever in this corner of the world, I'll gladly pay for your drink :)

    • @tayfaith
      @tayfaith 10 місяців тому +2

      I'm proud of you :) the world is a better place with you in it

  • @PyReDZN
    @PyReDZN 10 місяців тому +728

    Watching a childhood game that took me weeks to complete get finished in less than an hour will never get old

    • @Jakeomgwtfisevenhappening
      @Jakeomgwtfisevenhappening 10 місяців тому +29

      Right? I think I was around 7 when I first played this game and it took me like the entire summer vacation to finish it on easy because I was obviously bad at games as a 7 year old.
      I also would be too scared to move forward sometimes and would quit out all the time mid fight.
      23 min would just seem absolutely impossible to 7 year old me.
      Even as an adult I'm probably gonna need at least a couple days unless I just sit there and play straight through without sleep. This is coming from someone who has played through the game fully at least a dozen times and partially quite a few times.

    • @why_i_game
      @why_i_game 10 місяців тому +20

      It took me 4 months to beat Half-Life the first time. This was primarily because of two factors:
      1) The minimum RAM was 64MB for the DOS version, and I only had 48MB, which lead to incredible lag especially when loading a save (took over 45 seconds to quick load!).
      2) I kept repeating scenes that were fun, especially big chaotic fights with soldiers and aliens -- I loved how the fights were different every time!

  • @GoldenBoy661
    @GoldenBoy661 10 місяців тому +62

    Hey, I've just wanted to say that me and I hope many other people are very thankful for the effort you put in to your videos. Everything from the editing, style, comedy, explanations to the heartfelt messages to people who are struggling just oozes quality. Love your work!

    • @AShatteredDragonsSpirit
      @AShatteredDragonsSpirit 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHead Aww, did the mental health messages hit a little too close to home for you?

  • @infernal5833
    @infernal5833 10 місяців тому +4444

    damnit. i thought scriptless meant tomatoanus would just be guessing what they're doing without actually knowing
    edit: I STILL LOVE U TOMATO THE FROWNY FACE WAS TOO FAR THANK U FOR ANOTHER VIDEO

    • @kenanrifat6348
      @kenanrifat6348 10 місяців тому +26

      Same...

    • @blunderingfool
      @blunderingfool 10 місяців тому +97

      That'd be a laugh.

    • @xameht
      @xameht 10 місяців тому +45

      I would love to see that

    • @nremac
      @nremac 10 місяців тому +86

      as much as I love his encyclopedic knowledge of these runs, that could be a fun one-off video

    • @ShintarufromdA
      @ShintarufromdA 10 місяців тому +86

      That would be a fun April Fool's video. "Half-Life Actually Scriptless."

  • @edzact_ly
    @edzact_ly 10 місяців тому +156

    34:40 that infinite health door also works with NPCs. I recall seeing bloopers of a Half-Life speedrun before where that HECU grunt got stuck on the door instead of the player, and their health went insanely high and basically unkillable that the speedrunner had to end the run lol

    • @akuvisuri
      @akuvisuri 10 місяців тому +51

      That is why the door works that way. The guard you are supposed to get to the door to open it can get stuck on it, and in early development often ended up getting stuck and dying to it. And since that guard is the only entity that can open that door, that particular guard dying prompts game over. So even if the door was opened by him, if the guard then got stuck and died, the game ended. Instead of the developers figuring out whats wrong with the door collision, they just made the door heal you if you get stuck on it instead of hurting you.

    • @asdfghyter
      @asdfghyter 9 місяців тому +12

      @@akuvisuri lol, that's such a hilarious hack to solve the problem!

    • @gudmansal3468
      @gudmansal3468 8 місяців тому +1

      @@akuvisuri well i mean its valve but couldnt they just make the door do 0 damage instead of -1

    • @icedqq
      @icedqq 6 місяців тому +1

      @@gudmansal3468i think -1 was a placeholder they forgot to change

    • @gudmansal3468
      @gudmansal3468 6 місяців тому +1

      @@icedqq THEN WHY NOT JUST MAKE THE PLAVEHOLDER 0

  • @TheDinkcool
    @TheDinkcool 10 місяців тому +266

    The Half Life speedrun will always be special to me. Back in the early days of UA-cam there used to be this video called "Half Life in half an hour" which I would just watch over and over because of how impressive it was. The concept of speedruns didn't exist in my life so my friends and I just called it "that video where a guy plays Half Life really fast". Good times.

    • @lofaber5664
      @lofaber5664 8 місяців тому +7

      Honestly, playing [name of game] really fast sounds way funnier and therefore better than speedrun

    • @alexkfridges
      @alexkfridges 8 місяців тому

      That is the spider waffle run

  • @budaizsolt4640
    @budaizsolt4640 10 місяців тому +37

    I just come for the mental health checks.

    • @brainiestben
      @brainiestben 5 місяців тому +1

    • @kakterius
      @kakterius 5 місяців тому

      kinky!

    • @DriftlessPonyClub
      @DriftlessPonyClub 3 місяці тому

      got whiplash when he encouraged bullying then immediately transitioned to that, like gosh I wonder where the mental illness came from?

  • @sno7599
    @sno7599 10 місяців тому +399

    I love how tomato takes the time to tell the people watching to not give up.
    the first video i watched of him i was so suprised and i really needed it as i was suicidal at the time, then over time it felt redundant cause i got better and dint' need it anymore and now when I'm going trough a rough patch hearing it again really lifted my spirits.
    thanks bro. I don't know you you don't know me but thanks anyways. i can't speak for others but i can for myself and it helps.

    • @PunishedIvan
      @PunishedIvan 10 місяців тому +19

      You did that work though. Don't forget to be grateful to yourself for doing the work and pushing through

    • @silentspring222
      @silentspring222 10 місяців тому +12

      Usually im pretty happy and stress free so I use that part of the video to check whatever else is going on on my computer but this month I had someone crash into my house so it was really nice to hear

    • @sludgerat666
      @sludgerat666 10 місяців тому +6

      Yeah i really needed that and it came out of nowhere

    • @moonasha
      @moonasha 10 місяців тому

      @@silentspring222 damn did that woman driving the oscar meyer weiner mobile mistake first gear for reverse and launch the giant wheeled weiner through a house again? (actually a true story lmao)

    • @AVI-lh6rm
      @AVI-lh6rm 10 місяців тому +3

      i definitely dont speak for anyone at all lol, i guess im the exception when i say i find those interruptions annoying and slightly pretentious even if i am going through a rough patch

  • @notarealfirstnamenotareall746
    @notarealfirstnamenotareall746 5 місяців тому +2

    I remember like 15 years ago watching a video called "half life in half an hour" and the runner said that it was a spliced segmented run in order to showcase what was considered possible. Essentially a TAS.
    Amazing how strats and skill has improved by a solid four minutes since then.

  • @TheLoxely
    @TheLoxely 10 місяців тому +215

    Half-Life was just free on Steam so this is great timing. So keen for another Mr. Anus video. And ready for that mental health check to hit me in the feels and to reflect and re-energize myself until the next one

    • @TheJanitorIsIn
      @TheJanitorIsIn 10 місяців тому +4

      Always love TomorrowAnus

    • @thomasbursting4951
      @thomasbursting4951 10 місяців тому +1

      He said it's not the Steam Version that speedrunner uses.

    • @Neuronecia
      @Neuronecia 8 місяців тому

      @@thomasbursting4951pretty sure they need to have half life on steam too, they just have to tweak some files from won.

  • @markoegaming
    @markoegaming 10 місяців тому +5

    Your sweet message about mental health used to really get to me, and today is the first day it didn’t. Because i finally am beating my depression and making great steps.
    I always really appreciate your thoughts and sweet words to people with mental health issues, always meant a lot to me❤

  • @l-l
    @l-l 10 місяців тому +155

    I’d _love_ to see the Half-Life developers react to this in depth explanation. Fantastic video as always tomatoanus

    • @queuedjar4578
      @queuedjar4578 10 місяців тому +29

      They have reacted to Half-Life 2 runs. For some tricks they could come up with explanations and for other things it's funny to see them have no fucking clue what's going on.

    • @l-l
      @l-l 10 місяців тому +9

      @@queuedjar4578 yeah I’ve seen those videos. I loved watching them be fascinated by glitches in their own game. I’d love to see the same with HL1

    • @zekezeke7381
      @zekezeke7381 9 місяців тому +18

      love when they're like "there goes two years" when watching a guy blow through a level that took them two years to complete.

  • @BLagerburg
    @BLagerburg 10 місяців тому +14

    I might be the one getting me through though times but you are definately helping. Thanks for the great content and thoughtful messages!

  • @VivecAlmalexia
    @VivecAlmalexia 10 місяців тому +86

    you know its a packed run when No feeling is final is in the first 10 minutes, always appreciated though Mr Anus

    • @daddykitsune4429
      @daddykitsune4429 10 місяців тому

      How could you not know he wasn’t going to get over 1000 speed, that room is impossible to get 1000 speed you small brained imbecile, there’s too much floor collision for any human to get to a 1000 speed in that room you dumb idiot ❤❤

  • @stairgoms
    @stairgoms 8 місяців тому +3

    the lore behind all these speedruns he covers is the main character just had something spicy, and found out the only toilet in the entire universe is guarded by the final boss

  • @vixievulpixie
    @vixievulpixie 10 місяців тому +10

    7:40 im going through a really tough time right now, ive been sick for over nine months and we cant tell what the problem is. im currently going to be alone sick, unable to eat on thanksgiving in my apartment, and have been losing hope. this didnt completely fix my problem but is helping me have hope. thank you

    • @onehalomen
      @onehalomen 10 місяців тому +1

      I hope you feel better soon

    • @vixievulpixie
      @vixievulpixie 9 місяців тому +1

      @@CoralCopperHead i really hope it doesnt come to that

    • @Kaileeee17
      @Kaileeee17 6 місяців тому

      i am so sorry :( i hope things are doing better

  • @nusreim
    @nusreim 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for your encouragement at the beginning. I honestly have been really sad and im using this video as a distraction so I can go to sleep.
    It was really nice to hear that and it brought a smile to my face, thank you.

  • @ninapuddles9541
    @ninapuddles9541 10 місяців тому +78

    I really love the reminders of mental health you give in every video mr tomato, you don't know how many people you've helped

    • @waxknucklebearingjuice5592
      @waxknucklebearingjuice5592 10 місяців тому

      *Richard Skinny

    • @ninapuddles9541
      @ninapuddles9541 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHead why do you say they dont?

    • @ninapuddles9541
      @ninapuddles9541 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHead I think it's just your negative mind set making you think that. He's just trying to geniuenly help, and it does. But you can only be helped if you really want to, and regardless I do hope you get better

  • @outofmanahoe
    @outofmanahoe 10 місяців тому +65

    hey man i've been going thru one of the toughest times in my life thus far and what you had to say around the 7:30 mark was very impactful and relevant. thank you so much for reminding me that everything is gonna be ok :)

    • @idontwantahandlethough
      @idontwantahandlethough 10 місяців тому +1

      hope things start looking up for you soon dog. You got this!!

    • @viganjedrashi6660
      @viganjedrashi6660 9 місяців тому +2

      us too brother

    • @asdfghyter
      @asdfghyter 9 місяців тому

      same! it was very nice to hear him say that!

    • @asdfghyter
      @asdfghyter 9 місяців тому +2

      @@CoralCopperHead being cynical certainly doesn’t help at least. 🤦
      if it is helpful to hear for some people then it is helpful regardless of what you think

    • @asdfghyter
      @asdfghyter 9 місяців тому +1

      @@CoralCopperHead 🤦

  • @italianradio6148
    @italianradio6148 10 місяців тому +11

    You said Morgan Freeman so many times that I had to google what his name actually was. Well played.

  • @TonyAJ820952
    @TonyAJ820952 4 місяці тому +2

    That whole speech at 7:11 really hit me. Just today I was having a rough day. Thank you a lot Tomatoanus.

  • @snador
    @snador 10 місяців тому +44

    Thank you so much for your affirmations. Been having some tough times and its just so nice to hear this. Big love

  • @ADPuckey
    @ADPuckey 10 місяців тому +7

    Possibly my favorite video of yours, both the run and your commentary. Incredible run, the movement is mesmerizing

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 10 місяців тому +5

    I really wanna see Tomato upload a joke video titled "How speedrunners beat [Insert game here] in [Insert time here]", and it's literally just a 10 second video explaining how they took a pre-existing speedrun and sped it up by about a couple times.

  • @c146w
    @c146w 10 місяців тому +5

    @tomatoanus I always appreciate the "Hope you're feeling well but if not don't sweat it" speech in each video, to paraphrase. Thank you and keep it up.

    • @c146w
      @c146w 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHead I'm sorry you feel that way, however if you do, I'd venture that the message isn't meant for you, and that's great!
      IMO the message is there for people to view it and draw from it what they need in the moment - everything's solid: "weird, sappy message huh? Dunno what that's all about - back to the run!" but if you're in a tough place and/or time, it can be a nice little bit of positivity that feels more genuine than many others I've heard or seen on UA-cam.
      YMMV, have a great day.

    • @c146w
      @c146w 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHead I think you're placing too much emphasis on the source and not enough on the recipient. While you may hear platitudes and bad advice, consider that others may hear and interpret a genuine sense of positivity and recognition of their problems by someone else, which can go a long way just by itself.
      If you or someone sees it as platitudes and bad advice (which it may be, I'm not a mental health professional) then view it as such and continue. As someone who's dealt with chronic, treatment-resistant depression my entire adult life of almost two decades, I find it to be a nice bit of positivity and a small highlight of each video. I also view it in the context of the small amount of time and effort it takes him, which is more than many other creators I watch, being well worth it if even a handful of people hear it and can be put at ease or in a better mood, if even only slightly. The small number (I would imagine) of people who would actually find it malicious or damaging is likely well outweighed by those that appreciate and enjoy it.
      It's just a few seconds of time and some words, take from it and interpret it how you will, but just realize that your takeaway is not necessarily that of the next person; while you find a platitude others may find empathy. True or not, if it makes them feel better, what's really the harm? Listen again carefully next time, if you care to - I would not ascribe the message to be "stop feeling bad" but rather carefully worded to say to the effect of "This isn't permanent and things will get better, so don't get bogged down wallowing in it, and don't define yourself by it". That's more nuanced and less reductive than "stop feeling bad" IMO.

  • @mattallred
    @mattallred 10 місяців тому +3

    i'd basically given up on speedrunning videos on youtube, but i clicked this one as i've been re-playing half-life. you've really mastered this style of hyper-annotated and factual, yet casual like a sportscast... it's breathed new life into the genre of speedrunning content for me. this is my first time seeing your channel, and i'm only a third into this video, but this is some quality content. really refreshing. many other channels simply commentate on the run, which is technically correct, but you add a good sense of humor to it - great writing and delivery - you could probably make it as a comic. densely packed with information, but taking the necessary time to slow certain elements without (frequent) pauses to keep the pace of the run. it's a step above what i've been seeing from other youtubers who cover this topic, so i'll subscribe and check your back catalog!

  • @MultiFrets
    @MultiFrets 10 місяців тому +5

    Holy crap! So much work on this, thanks, this was insane! Such a good choice of a game to run, seeing it played like this was unbelievable.

  • @Brainbread
    @Brainbread 10 місяців тому +33

    I think I've cried every single time you do your affirmation in your videos. Thank you for reminding us and me. It means a lot to hear it, even if you're just speaking into the void.

    • @Jayfive276
      @Jayfive276 10 місяців тому +2

      No you didn't.

    • @Brainbread
      @Brainbread 10 місяців тому

      What a strange thing to say.@@Jayfive276

    • @slugstory
      @slugstory 10 місяців тому +12

      @@Jayfive276 i tear up when i hear these too bro, life can get heavy and its nice to hear positivity for once, get over it

    • @fulltimeslackerii8229
      @fulltimeslackerii8229 10 місяців тому +1

      you cry at pointless virtue signalling? that’s crazy

    • @Tecknition
      @Tecknition 10 місяців тому +14

      @@fulltimeslackerii8229 damn that's sad man. even when someones being nice to you, you think they have an agenda or some shit lol. Sometimes there's just good people out there, it's not always a show.

  • @cameronpottle5409
    @cameronpottle5409 10 місяців тому +1

    That mental health pep talk at about 7 minutes in was so unnecessary but as someone who's going through a very hard time in life, I genuinely appreciate it

  • @SourceRuns
    @SourceRuns 10 місяців тому +10

    my favorite anus
    great video!! always happy to see kananga get some love

  • @wadenewbury6626
    @wadenewbury6626 10 місяців тому +1

    at 34:17 the sentence "gauss boosting a second time while in air while sharking on some out of bounds water" only made me think of how little some one who never played video games would even understand any part of that sentence!

  • @tombrady1434
    @tombrady1434 10 місяців тому +5

    that is one delightful mix of perfect execution and using a crazy amount of knowledge about how the game runs to break it in all the possible ways

  • @kemoni221
    @kemoni221 10 місяців тому +13

    Great video, and thanks man. Those little bits of encouragement and mental health awareness you put in your videos always get to me. Hearing you say that always makes me smile and feel like the world is a better place, or a place I'd like to be in just a bit more. Keep up the good work!

  • @Max44321
    @Max44321 10 місяців тому +24

    Always appreciate the supportive messages you say during wait times.

  • @ImBarryScottCSS
    @ImBarryScottCSS 9 місяців тому +1

    Trying to watch this run in real time is a trip. You really don't get much rest outta your half hour.

  • @SigSelect
    @SigSelect 10 місяців тому +3

    I can't believe you put so much effort into this video only to get the main character's name wrong. It's not "Morgan Freeman," it's "Gorgon Greegan."

  • @Antimony-ing
    @Antimony-ing 8 місяців тому +8

    Morgan Freeman💀💀

  • @Elxroid
    @Elxroid 10 місяців тому +3

    tomato, although the positive thoughts messages haven't directly affected me I absolutely love their presence in the video and it's really great that you put it in your vids
    enjoy your day :)

  • @Decay_theory
    @Decay_theory 6 місяців тому +1

    dude, i love the reminders and tips off to the side, i was like "why didnt he just go through the headcrab?" then boom, explanation. awsome work man!

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 10 місяців тому +3

    00:28 🏃 Speedruns of Half-Life begin in the second chapter, skipping the tram ride, using bunnyhopping and strafing techniques to move faster than normal walking speed.
    01:25 🎮 "Scriptless" speedruns of Half-Life only allow human inputs, no scripts; techniques like air strafing and bunnyhopping boost speed.
    03:30 🎮 Runners use the World Opponent Network (WON) version of the game due to its higher speed cap compared to the Steam version.
    04:03 💣 In the speedrun, players aim for Easy difficulty for faster completion due to a skip that was once believed possible only on Hard.
    05:28 🕹 Manipulating FPS to open doors earlier, using specific movements and triggers, helps skip dialogue and interactions, saving time.
    06:21 🎮 Precision and positioning with NPCs in the test chamber area assist in optimizing speed by manipulating their movements.
    08:17 🚀 Advanced techniques like object boosts, jumpbugs, and precise positioning exploit game mechanics to gain speed and skip sections.
    10:47 🔫 In-game glitches and precise actions allow skipping sections and manipulating NPCs to save time and avoid hindrances.
    12:46 🧨 Precision grenade usage to prevent NPCs from blocking progression and strategic health management are crucial for speed.
    13:49 🕹 Advanced movement techniques like edgebugs and duck taps help minimize fall damage and navigate complex environments efficiently.
    15:14 🎮 Speedrunning tricks involve exploiting game mechanics, like bypassing rooms and using shortcuts to progress faster.
    16:39 🌊 "Sharking" in Half-Life involves using movement techniques in water to maintain velocity and gain speed.
    18:05 🚆 Skipping game chapters by creatively maneuvering around intended obstacles is a common speedrunning strategy.
    20:53 💥 Mastering bunnyhopping and object boosts in Half-Life helps maintain speed and bypass challenges efficiently.
    23:17 🔫 Health and armor management are critical in executing precise maneuvers and glitches for optimal speedruns.
    25:39 🕹 Precision and timing are essential for executing advanced tricks like clipping through walls to save time.
    28:28 🔄 Manipulating game triggers and using unconventional methods aid in sequence-breaking and speed enhancement.
    29:32 💣 Utilizing explosives and speed techniques for clipping through surfaces optimizes traversal and progression.
    30:39 🚪 Strategies like saveloading, AI manipulation, and ammo duplication help navigate levels and manage encounters efficiently.
    31:39 🏃‍♂ Speedrunners use a scientist to open a door by leading them across the level, performing armor boosts, and utilizing gauss rifle tricks.
    32:38 🚀 Utilizing gauss boosts, remote explosives, and precise movements, speedrunners navigate terrains and avoid enemies efficiently.
    34:00 💥 Using various boosts, speedrunners manage health, deal with enemies, and optimize movement through obstacles.
    35:27 🌊 Speedrunners employ underwater techniques, 'nade boosts, and weapon strategies to overcome obstacles and enemies.
    37:25 🔥 Advanced skips and manipulations allow speedrunners to bypass major sections, saving considerable time in the game.
    38:53 🌀 Using FPS manipulation, audio cues, and game glitches, speedrunners optimize boss fights and map transitions.
    41:53 🧩 Creative use of explosives, boosts, and skips helps speedrunners leap through challenging segments.
    43:23 ⚡ Skillful manipulation of boss mechanics and weapon switching optimizes the final showdown, concluding the speedrun.

  • @SumoSniper
    @SumoSniper 10 місяців тому +2

    "Here he Noho Hanks this silo" ended me out of nowhere, bravo!

  • @MrLevtastic
    @MrLevtastic 10 місяців тому +5

    I remember when the half-hour half-life scripted segmented run was new and was an incredible milestone that could barely be believed... and now that time is beaten by several minutes in a single segment scriptless - it's amazing what these people have found to trim time off this run

    • @fonesrphunny7242
      @fonesrphunny7242 8 місяців тому

      This is a segmented run. Says so in the intro and there is a super obvious load in the trash compactor.
      And while the category is called "script less", it uses precise FPS values, which you won't get through normal gameplay, so some sort of script has been used (even if it's just some "bind" command)

    • @lachyoo
      @lachyoo 7 місяців тому +2

      @@fonesrphunny7242 the load in trash compactor wasn't one of the segments lol. all of apprehension if not more was a segment. binds arent scripts. you can bind "fps_max 20" just like +duck or +attack or any other regular action whereas a script is multiple actions with alias commands and wait commands in your autoexec outside of the game entirely.

  • @justinhowe3878
    @justinhowe3878 10 місяців тому +2

    absolutely amazing. half life was one of my introductions into pc gaming, along with Diablo, WC2, Starcraft, and Everquest... seeing it still going strong after all these years is so lovely. amazing script and execution on this video from both of you. well done!

  • @TikkiNikki
    @TikkiNikki 10 місяців тому +4

    7 minute ago?! Let's go!! Half-life was a bonding game between me and my brother. We played it every day for unfathomable amount of hours. I love it that it's still in the zeitgeist of the gamersphere™ and that people are stilll giving it all the love it deserves!
    Excellent video! As always lol

  • @deenaxic9134
    @deenaxic9134 8 місяців тому +2

    Your explanations with graphics of the glitches, is awesome.

  • @gryphon8023
    @gryphon8023 10 місяців тому +15

    I’ve been facing a lot of hell lately and damn as soon as his usual mental health speech started I felt chills in my arms. I really needed to hear it. Thanks tomato

  • @schlapcity2774
    @schlapcity2774 10 місяців тому +1

    Yk for a long time I was doing really bad mentally, and it was hard. The message about mental health you give has and does to this day remind me I’m not alone so thank you friend for making the torment a little easier.

  • @Awesomeness-iz3dh
    @Awesomeness-iz3dh 10 місяців тому +3

    35:10 This line absolutely killed me.

  • @bennwalton
    @bennwalton 8 місяців тому +1

    appreciate the mental health msg without an associated advert, you're a gem

  • @fall2zero
    @fall2zero 9 місяців тому +3

    script used at 0:15 come on guys when i see scriptless in the title i expect there to be zero scripts!

  • @freeswan6
    @freeswan6 9 місяців тому +1

    I was not expecting to get an uplifting pep-talk during a speedrun explaination, but here we are. Thank you

  • @MrAmunai
    @MrAmunai 10 місяців тому +6

    "Half life in 20:41" was one of the most impressive speedrun video i ever seen.
    it's a segmented speedrun by a couple of OG runners, absolutely wild to watch and pretty much frame perfect every frame

    • @TenjinZekken
      @TenjinZekken 9 місяців тому +1

      True segmented runs are always insane. This one is segmented but a recreation of the same strats actually used int he WR run. But segmented runs where people just do insane stuff 1000 times until it works really makes for some incredible gameplay. Halo CE's segmented run is pretty out there too, but is also probably nigh impossible for humans to do for a very long time.

    • @YXalr
      @YXalr 9 місяців тому

      The 20 minute run is not only segmented, but also tool assisted.

    • @worldf1re41
      @worldf1re41 4 місяці тому

      @@YXalr Tool-Assisted (TAS) is another term in speedrunning, where the game basically plays itself with pre-programmed actions/movements (you can see this in the HL1 Warped speedrun)
      The HL21, or HL 2041 run was scripted (not TAS), in the sense that they used bhop scripts, autogauss scripts (that instantly turn you 180° to boost) and other such tricks.

    • @YXalr
      @YXalr 3 місяці тому

      @@worldf1re41 Thank you for the correction.

  • @darowchdawg
    @darowchdawg 10 місяців тому +1

    Finally watched one of these vids when I really needed to hear the bit of motivation.. thank you for putting those in all your vids, it really did help to hear that

  • @Majimba_Enjoyer
    @Majimba_Enjoyer 10 місяців тому +3

    honestly your explanation is fucking amazing with these trick reminders and telling us when it happens exactly keep going king

  • @finnmichaelexplorer
    @finnmichaelexplorer 10 місяців тому +4

    Heh, Morgan Freeman.

  • @frederickproctor8474
    @frederickproctor8474 10 місяців тому +1

    Ooh hell yeh! Never even played or seen a speedrun of the games in the videos of yours I've caught before. Now I'll finally have something to gauge whether your rundowns make any sense

  • @JeepyGmi
    @JeepyGmi 10 місяців тому +10

    Galanga!

  • @Kmarksman
    @Kmarksman 6 місяців тому +1

    you know its crazy when it takes twice as long to explain the speedrun than the speedrun itself 💀

  • @tekkiv7029
    @tekkiv7029 10 місяців тому +1

    "Dropping down the shaft like Little Cricket"
    Bruh 💀

  • @Awesomeness-iz3dh
    @Awesomeness-iz3dh 10 місяців тому +8

    6:08 I remember trying to do this once in a casual run because I was getting tired of listening to them talk and I accidentally softlocked myself by putting them on the wrong sides so when they tried to go to the opposite scanners they got stuck on each other.

  • @TheJanitorIsIn
    @TheJanitorIsIn 10 місяців тому +1

    That "NoHo Hank's the silo" comment will never be appreciated for what a deeply unsettling line it was, but I see you.

  • @GrayderFox
    @GrayderFox 10 місяців тому +2

    Man, that whole run was Totally Tubular!

  • @eternal8song
    @eternal8song 10 місяців тому +1

    this is such a cool run! it's one of my favorite games so i'm thrilled you did an episode on it!

  • @RegularGuyJake
    @RegularGuyJake 10 місяців тому +1

    Bro your videos are so good. So entertaining and informative. Well written and well paced. And the wholesome talk really makes my day every time I hear it

    • @RegularGuyJake
      @RegularGuyJake 9 місяців тому

      @@CoralCopperHeadif this is what being talked down to is, then yes.

  • @OMN1N
    @OMN1N 10 місяців тому +4

    He's going to get 1000 speed in the test chamber!
    Edit: Lets go

  • @B4NDIT_12
    @B4NDIT_12 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for wholesome message to easy up my mind. Thank you bro I needed it. Shit's hard lately

  • @victorreteikerutgersson3644
    @victorreteikerutgersson3644 6 місяців тому +2

    15:59 The gamer part.

  • @TheDoccMan
    @TheDoccMan 6 місяців тому +1

    22:08
    “i can smell you”
    -morgan freeman

  • @FAT9L
    @FAT9L 7 місяців тому

    This is my favorite speedrun of all time, and one I've enjoyed watching for many years!
    Thank you for doing it justice with such clear and apt explanations of the techs we use. Because the run is so heavily centered around maintaining high velocity, it's easy for the small details to be lost on casual viewers - things just happen too quickly.
    This is the first time I've watched one of your videos and known exactly what was coming up every single time, it was a neat experience :)

  • @damirs3430
    @damirs3430 10 місяців тому +9

    Morgan? You mean Gordon?

    • @TheSectric
      @TheSectric Місяць тому

      No? Gordon Freeman is an actor genius.

  • @judet2992
    @judet2992 8 місяців тому +2

    I hadn’t read the channel name after selecting the video and the intro caught me completely off guard.

  • @night_abra7702
    @night_abra7702 8 місяців тому +1

    Why did that help me a bit? I wanted to kms today, but I guess that bit kinda just made me realise smt. Thx bro, I won't forget thag

  • @ThaRixer
    @ThaRixer 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video and run. Haven't seen a Hav Live run in a few years

    • @lilthreadd
      @lilthreadd 10 місяців тому

      i love your conquering jak video series mister ricky 🤠

  • @golfcartlmao
    @golfcartlmao 10 місяців тому

    the meme sound effects present throughout the entire run that were likely added by kananga out of boredom really sells how long he's been playing this game even more so than his skills

  • @meolsei
    @meolsei Місяць тому +1

    The videos explaining source speedruns really help me out mentally, mainly the part where @tomatoanus speaks. I love you, i actually took a pause this time for once to think. I actually scheduled an appointment recently for a therapist so I did take advice.

  • @frozenfeet4534
    @frozenfeet4534 10 місяців тому

    whenever this channel falls off my radar the high production value always brings me back. keep doing physical humor it makes you stand out

  • @guiitens3545
    @guiitens3545 10 місяців тому

    the mental health talk in these videos really make me emotiinal, its one of the little things like these that really help
    thank you

  • @F1fan4eva
    @F1fan4eva 10 місяців тому

    7:00 didn't think I needed those encouraging words, but thanks for supporting thoughts. Subbed just for that kind gesture ❤️

  • @voidedink3565
    @voidedink3565 10 місяців тому

    Before today I had never watched one of your videos when I was in a mindset where I really needed to hear your mental health psa. Tonight has been a rough night and unfortunately i'm in a position where i can't deal with it the way i want/need until tomorrow. the details of my situation are unnecessary but it helped me so much to hear that the tomorrow i need will come and that one day i will break out of this cycle, i fact i've already taken the first steps in doing so.

  • @Message_
    @Message_ 10 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing video. Funny enough I just watched this speedrun yesterday and had no idea what techniques went into it. I played the game for the first time recently and it was funny seeing parts that took me 30 minutes being completed in seconds 😅

  • @adriashep
    @adriashep 9 місяців тому +1

    IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE ONE FOR THE ORIGINAL HALF LIFE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

  • @YeetZmeN
    @YeetZmeN 6 місяців тому

    37:49 “To scare Barney into Captain Falcon-ing” is an amazing phrase

  • @Xaymar
    @Xaymar 2 місяці тому

    I can see why Gordon is a highly trained professional now. Clearly he knows enough to ignore most physics, or use it in a way that just works better for him.

  • @JohnnyStrelok
    @JohnnyStrelok 10 місяців тому

    8:10 This kid is bunny hopping all the way through Ivy, out middle, and through our connector, like a SPEED DEMON.

  • @Knycrotic
    @Knycrotic 10 місяців тому

    not me tearing up everytime he gives the feeling arent permanent speach it really helps man

  • @JetFuelSE
    @JetFuelSE 10 місяців тому +1

    Once again, I'd like to say thank you for the uplifting message in the early portion of the video, they've really helped me get through some hard times.

    • @Marz_Barz_x
      @Marz_Barz_x 10 місяців тому

      First time watching this channel and those words felt genuine, really nice perspective.
      caught me off guard but Instant sub lol.
      Stay safe stranger :)

  • @SireSquish
    @SireSquish 9 місяців тому

    The commentary is sublime. I had a genuine LOL at the "obeys the stop sign" moment.

  • @omotat504
    @omotat504 10 місяців тому

    "fat kid in halo 3"
    I did not expect to have a core memory unlocked while watching this

  • @diigdugg
    @diigdugg 10 місяців тому

    thank you for the kind words and affirmations mr. tomatoanus. i’ve been having a particularly rough night and this isn’t the first time i’ve seen your videos or heard your kind words but tonight it really resonated with me. thank you.

  • @beechteeth
    @beechteeth 10 місяців тому +1

    Richard Skinny is hilariously tame compared to your other names

  • @tmfmxo
    @tmfmxo 10 місяців тому

    Thank you @tomatoangus and @KaNangaTV for a great speedrun dissection!
    Love me the source runs community.
    Tomato, an idea: For specific parts of some games, it could be very interesting to go over variations. Like cool tech that ended up not being optimal.
    Maybe even: Showing what a really efficient segment "played normally" would look like, highlighting how much time save there has been achieved with speedrun techniques shown off.

  • @CalamityBaird
    @CalamityBaird 2 місяці тому +1

    Meanwhile I can't even climb a ladder without falling off in this game.