The Typing of the Dead - Revision history

Shox: /* Chapter 4 */

2013-08-01T08:31:37Z

‎Chapter 4

Shox: /* Chapter 1 */

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‎Chapter 1

Shox: /* Chapter 2 */

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‎Chapter 2

Shox: /* Speed Running Strategies */

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‎Speed Running Strategies

Shox: /* Chapter 2 */

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‎Chapter 2

Shox: /* Chapter 3 */

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‎Chapter 3

Shox: /* Chapter 3 */

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‎Chapter 3

Shox: /* Speed Running Strategies */

2013-08-01T01:59:38Z

‎Speed Running Strategies

LotBlind at 14:48, 6 July 2013

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LotBlind at 23:01, 29 May 2013

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	===Chapter 4===		===Chapter 4===
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		+	Saving the man in the vent is practically mandatory as it saves plenty of time. This level isn't too gimmicky, it is pretty skill-based.

	===Chapter 5===		===Chapter 5===

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	This will eventually contain a chart of some sort for each chapter that shows you all the possible paths through a chapter and has information about how quick the path is expected to be. This would be based on counting how long the camera movements take in-between attacks and on what sorts of zombies attack you (long or short words?).		This will eventually contain a chart of some sort for each chapter that shows you all the possible paths through a chapter and has information about how quick the path is expected to be. This would be based on counting how long the camera movements take in-between attacks and on what sorts of zombies attack you (long or short words?).
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		+	Basically, the best strategy in Chapter 1 is to save nobody. Saving the lady at the start will trigger an unnecessary cutscene, and saving the lady from the monster with a barrel will trigger a few more monsters, which take up more time than needed.

	===Chapter 2===		===Chapter 2===

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		+	Not picking up the key allows for a faster run than picking up the key does, assuming you don't save anybody but the lady at the gate afterwards.

	Using a continue before the boss is very much encouraged. For a speed run, single cycling the boss is practically mandatory, and because of the nature of the game and its dynamic difficulty, a speed runner will want the boss to be as easy as possible.		Using a continue before the boss is very much encouraged. For a speed run, single cycling the boss is practically mandatory, and because of the nature of the game and its dynamic difficulty, a speed runner will want the boss to be as easy as possible.

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	One of the most important points of this level is saving the guy on the boat. At this part in the level, the player can go on two different routes - one for if he/she saves the man on the boat, and another one if he/she decides not to. However, saving the man on the boat reduces the level by about nine seconds, so for a speed run, it's definitely worth it.		One of the most important points of this level is saving the guy on the boat. At this part in the level, the player can go on two different routes - one for if he/she saves the man on the boat, and another one if he/she decides not to. However, saving the man on the boat reduces the level by about nine seconds, so for a speed run, it's definitely worth it.
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		+	===Chapter 4===
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		+	===Chapter 5===
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		+	===Chapter 6===

	===Random elements===		===Random elements===

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+Using a continue before the boss is very much encouraged. For a speed run, single cycling the boss is practically mandatory, and because of the nature of the game and its dynamic difficulty, a speed runner will want the boss to be as easy as possible.
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		+	==Chapter 3==
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		+	One of the most important points of this level is saving the guy on the boat. At this part in the level, the player can go on two different routes - one for if he/she saves the man on the boat, and another one if he/she decides not to. However, saving the man on the boat reduces the level by about nine seconds, so for a speed run, it's definitely worth it.

	===Random elements===		===Random elements===

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	Welcome to the Typing of the Dead (TotD) SDA Strategy Wiki. It is designed to facilitate new runners who wish to gain the required level of understanding about the game mechanics and routes considered optimal without turning into a full-fledged game wiki, but this will involve disassembling the game a bit. This wiki is currently under heavy construction work and does NOT provide you with all the existing knowledge on the game. Some of the information is also not fully confirmed. If you wish to help improve the page, bring it up on the discussion page first for coordination. Also do this if you'd like to discuss the abbreviations and naming conventions, some of which are somewhat arbitrary.		Welcome to the Typing of the Dead (TotD) SDA Strategy Wiki. It is designed to facilitate new runners who wish to gain the required level of understanding about the game mechanics and routes considered optimal without turning into a full-fledged game wiki, but this will involve disassembling the game a bit. This wiki is currently under heavy construction work and does NOT provide you with all the existing knowledge on the game. Some of the information is also not fully confirmed. If you wish to help improve the page, bring it up on the discussion page first for coordination. Also do this if you'd like to discuss the abbreviations and naming conventions, some of which are somewhat arbitrary.
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		+	The construction of this page is on a temporary hiatus until another project is finished.

	Here are a few links to get you started.		Here are a few links to get you started.

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 ====Zombie Names====
-The zombie names are canonical. However, there may be a case for simplifying the taxonomy a bit by combining certain zombie-types into a supertype if their behaviour is similar. Thumbnails will be included later. For now, look at the HotD2 wiki page for a more verbose description.
+The zombie names (almost all of them) are canonical. However, there may be a case for simplifying the taxonomy a bit by combining certain zombie-types into a supertype if their behaviour is similar. Thumbnails will be included later. For now, look at the HotD2 wiki page for a more verbose description.
 This needs a table with spaces for the canonical name, possibly supertype name, thumbnails, and a further description of traits (if deemed necessary). Could be useful to add information about the zombie type's minR and maxR.
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 Andrew - like David, but wears shorts and shirt, attacks with arms
-Johnny - orange hair, two axes held high, may throw them
+Johnny - orange hair, plaid shirt, two axes held high, may throw them
-Johnny B? - unofficial name, wields items other than axes, gray hair
+Johnny B - unofficial name, tan shirt, gray receded hair, wields and throws items other than axes
 Cecil - throws two axes usually from distances, e.g. window
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-Unknown 1 - Similar to Andrew, but slate coloured face, gray hair, overall more formal attire, wields fans, spatulas(!), and other kitchen utensils. I'm suspecting it's a variation of Johnny though, because of the way it shields its face with those items. If observed sometimes throwing said items, could further imply being a Johnny. Should we call it a Johnny B then? Johnny B Good?
+Unknown 1 - Slate coloured face, gray hair, overall more formal attire, wields fans, spatulas(!), and other kitchen utensils. I'm suspecting it's a variation of Johnny though, because of the way it shields its face with those items. Also it throws said items at you just like Johnny. Should we call it a Johnny B then? Johnny B Good?