I posted a few days ago about video game speed runs and such. I feel like I want others to give one of the runs a try.
I had just completed a Lowest Level Challenge for Paper Mario and am challenging others.
The Game is: Paper Mario (for the N64!)
The Challenge: Beat the game at the lowest level possible (That would be level 7...out of 27).
Here is a detailed description: You are to avoid or run away from all random fights unless you cannot avoid them. For the ones you cannot avoid, unless they fall under the list I will post below, you must find another way to defeat them without gaining Star Points.
Here is the list of required and cannot be avoided battles. The first number is the number of star points you will get from the battle, and the other number is what your level and number of star points should be. (I got it off Gamefaqs forums):
20 : 1.20 Jr. Troopa 1
20 : 1.40 Blue Goomba, Red Goomba
30 : 1.70 Goomba King, Blue Goomba, Red Goomba
16 : 1.86 Magikoopa
15 : 2.01 Bill Blaster x3
38 : 2.39 Koopa Bros.
21 : 2.60 Jr. Troopa 2
12 : 2.72 Stone Chomp x2
12 : 2.84 Stone Chomp x2
12 : 2.96 Stone Chomp x2
27 : 3.23 Tutankoopa
34 : 3.57 Tubba Blubba
25 : 3.82 Jr. Troopa 3
20 : 4.02 Big Lantern Ghost
38 : 4.40 General Guy
20 : 4.60 Fuzzipede
41 : 5.01 Lava Piranha
28 : 5.29 Jr. Troopa 4
18 : 5.47 Spike?
20 : 5.67 Blooper
38 : 6.05 Huff n Puff
30 : 6.35 Jr. Troopa 5
20 : 6.55 Monstar
51 : 7.06 Crystal King
34 : 7.40 Jr. Troopa 6
47 : 7.87 Bowser
So if done correctly, you will beat the game at level 7 with 87 star points.
Now for some hints:
- Bow's Spook ability, Parakarry's Air Lift Ability, etc. are all methods you can beat battles without gaining star points.
- I would recommend just boosting your Badge Points, since you can equip HP Plus and FP Plus. It's your call.
- The hardest fights in my opinion would be: Huff & Puff (absurdly powerful, and can recover HP), Jr Troopa 6 (High HP, very strong), Crystal King (High HP, recovers HP, and his mirage form can burn up needed FP). Bowser wasn't too bad actually.
- You can attempt to Air Lift the Stone Chomps away (they can't be frightened) but it takes a lot of time.
Pros: Cons:
- Makes the challenge harder - Makes the challenge harder
- Gives you leeway in case (36 star points) - Makes that battle harder.
I will post my time in case anyone wants to beat it (it sucks, frankly).
I had just completed a Lowest Level Challenge for Paper Mario and am challenging others.
The Game is: Paper Mario (for the N64!)
The Challenge: Beat the game at the lowest level possible (That would be level 7...out of 27).
Here is a detailed description: You are to avoid or run away from all random fights unless you cannot avoid them. For the ones you cannot avoid, unless they fall under the list I will post below, you must find another way to defeat them without gaining Star Points.
Here is the list of required and cannot be avoided battles. The first number is the number of star points you will get from the battle, and the other number is what your level and number of star points should be. (I got it off Gamefaqs forums):
20 : 1.20 Jr. Troopa 1
20 : 1.40 Blue Goomba, Red Goomba
30 : 1.70 Goomba King, Blue Goomba, Red Goomba
16 : 1.86 Magikoopa
15 : 2.01 Bill Blaster x3
38 : 2.39 Koopa Bros.
21 : 2.60 Jr. Troopa 2
12 : 2.72 Stone Chomp x2
12 : 2.84 Stone Chomp x2
12 : 2.96 Stone Chomp x2
27 : 3.23 Tutankoopa
34 : 3.57 Tubba Blubba
25 : 3.82 Jr. Troopa 3
20 : 4.02 Big Lantern Ghost
38 : 4.40 General Guy
20 : 4.60 Fuzzipede
41 : 5.01 Lava Piranha
28 : 5.29 Jr. Troopa 4
18 : 5.47 Spike?
20 : 5.67 Blooper
38 : 6.05 Huff n Puff
30 : 6.35 Jr. Troopa 5
20 : 6.55 Monstar
51 : 7.06 Crystal King
34 : 7.40 Jr. Troopa 6
47 : 7.87 Bowser
So if done correctly, you will beat the game at level 7 with 87 star points.
Now for some hints:
- Bow's Spook ability, Parakarry's Air Lift Ability, etc. are all methods you can beat battles without gaining star points.
- I would recommend just boosting your Badge Points, since you can equip HP Plus and FP Plus. It's your call.
- The hardest fights in my opinion would be: Huff & Puff (absurdly powerful, and can recover HP), Jr Troopa 6 (High HP, very strong), Crystal King (High HP, recovers HP, and his mirage form can burn up needed FP). Bowser wasn't too bad actually.
- You can attempt to Air Lift the Stone Chomps away (they can't be frightened) but it takes a lot of time.
Pros: Cons:
- Makes the challenge harder - Makes the challenge harder
- Gives you leeway in case (36 star points) - Makes that battle harder.
I will post my time in case anyone wants to beat it (it sucks, frankly).