Contra/Game Mechanics and Glitches - Revision history

Mr. K at 19:04, 28 December 2013

2013-12-28T19:04:48Z

Mr. K: /* Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version */

2013-12-28T19:04:32Z

‎Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version

Mr. K: /* Other Differences */

2013-12-28T18:29:32Z

‎Other Differences

Mr. K: /* Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version */

2013-12-28T17:51:46Z

‎Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version

Mr. K: /* Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version */

2013-12-28T17:50:35Z

‎Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version

Mr. K: /* Regional Differences */

2013-12-28T17:41:00Z

‎Regional Differences

Mr. K at 17:40, 28 December 2013

2013-12-28T17:40:31Z

Mr. K at 17:40, 28 December 2013

2013-12-28T17:40:01Z

Mr. K at 17:39, 28 December 2013

2013-12-28T17:39:30Z

Mr. K at 17:31, 28 December 2013

2013-12-28T17:31:32Z

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 *Start with 1497 frames (the time spent watching stage transitions in the U.S. version)
 *Count the frames from when the screen turns black to when the next stage appears<br />
-[[File:Timing differences.PNG]]
+[[File:Timing differences.PNG]]<br />
 You need to add these up for the following stage transitions:<br />
 Transition 1 - From Jungle to Base 1<br />

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 *Count the frames from when the screen turns black to when the next stage appears<br />
 [[File:Timing differences.PNG]]
 *Add the total number of frames together and subtract it from 1497
 This method is currently accurate to within 5 frames.  The formula may add an extra 5 frames to the Japanese Version time.  Information on the testing method can be found on this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AlQn8DYLTR-hdFpLX2JZOUhjTlhNdjlKRS11SFFTN0E&output=html spreadsheet]

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 == Other Differences ==
-All other version differences are graphical and as best as we've tested do not affect gameplay.
+'''Gameplay Differences'''<br />
+In two player mode, the positioning of the sniper just before the first spread power up is slightly different<br />
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 [[File:Timing differences.PNG]]
 *Add the total number of frames together and subtract it from 1497
-This method is currently accurate to within 5 frames.  Information on the testing method can be found on this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AlQn8DYLTR-hdFpLX2JZOUhjTlhNdjlKRS11SFFTN0E&output=html spreadsheet]
+This method is currently accurate to within 5 frames.  The formula may add an extra 5 frames to the Japanese Version time.  Information on the testing method can be found on this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AlQn8DYLTR-hdFpLX2JZOUhjTlhNdjlKRS11SFFTN0E&output=html spreadsheet]
 == Other Differences ==

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 '''Note:''' You will need the RAW AVI file of your run on the Japanese version to do this.
 *Start with 1497 frames (the time spent watching stage transitions in the U.S. version)
-*Count the frames from when the screen turns black to when the next stage appears
+*Count the frames from when the screen turns black to when the next stage appears<br />
 *Add the total number of frames together and subtract it from 1497
-This method is currently accurate to within 5 frames.  Information on the testing method can be found on this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AlQn8DYLTR-hdFpLX2JZOUhjTlhNdjlKRS11SFFTN0E&output=html spreadshet]
+This method is currently accurate to within 5 frames.  Information on the testing method can be found on this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AlQn8DYLTR-hdFpLX2JZOUhjTlhNdjlKRS11SFFTN0E&output=html spreadsheet]
 == Other Differences ==

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 Where 1497 is the time in frames, X is the time it took you to transition between stages and Y is the time of your run.  The TAS is able to advance between stages in 1.1 seconds so the stage transition time in real time can't be less than 1.1 seconds.  A more friendly way of saying it is:<br />
    ((24.95 seconds - Stage transition time) + Time of your run)
+<br /><br />
-Converting a time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version
 '''Note:''' You will need the RAW AVI file of your run on the Japanese version to do this.
 *Start with 1497 frames (the time spent watching stage transitions in the U.S. version)
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 = Glitches =

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 = Regional Differences =
-==Timing Differences ==
+==Converting time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version==
-Runs done on the Japanese version of Contra can save a significant amount of time over runs done on the U.S. version.  The Japanese version has a cut scene and a map scene which can both be skipped by pressing the start button.  After skipping both stages, the next stage appears immediately.  In the U.S. version, a mandatory transition screen that displays the stage number and score is shown before the next stage appears.
+((1497 - X)+ Y)<br />
+Where 1497 is the time in frames, X is the time it took you to transition between stages and Y is the time of your run.  The TAS is able to advance between stages in 1.1 seconds so the stage transition time in real time can't be less than 1.1 seconds.  A more friendly way of saying it is:<br />
 Converting a time on the Japanese Version to the U.S. Version
-There are 7 stage transitions with skippable cutscenes in the Japanese version.  To convert the time, measure how much time was saved transitioning cutscenes in the Japanese version and subtract it from the amount of time spent watching mandatory stage transitions in the U.S. Version.  You will need the RAW AVI file of your run on the Japanese version to do this.
+  You will need the RAW AVI file of your run on the Japanese version to do this.
 *Start with 1497 frames (the time spent watching stage transitions in the U.S. version)
 *Count the frames from when the screen turns black to when the next stage appears