SGDQ 2016 (Video Game Speedrunning Event for Charity)

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The discussion revolves around the annual charity event "Summer Games Done Quick," focusing on video game speedrunning. Participants share information about the event schedule, express nostalgia for certain games, and discuss the community dynamics surrounding different titles, particularly Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. The conversation also highlights the fundraising aspect of the marathon.

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Main Points Raised

  • Participants provide details about the event schedule and encourage others to watch the live stream.
  • Some participants express nostalgia for specific games, noting the absence of their favorites in the schedule.
  • There is a discussion about the differences in speedrunning communities for Diablo 2 and Diablo 3, with some arguing that Diablo 2 has a larger following.
  • One participant mentions that Diablo 3's gameplay dynamics have changed with patches, affecting their engagement with the game.
  • Updates on the fundraising progress are shared, with participants expressing optimism about reaching the one million dollar mark.
  • Participants discuss specific speedrun events, highlighting popular games and races occurring towards the end of the marathon.
  • One participant expresses disappointment about missing the event, while another suggests watching the recordings on YouTube.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the excitement surrounding the event and the popularity of certain games, but there are differing opinions on the relative merits of Diablo 2 versus Diablo 3, indicating a lack of consensus on this topic.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and preferences regarding video games, which may vary widely among participants. There are references to community sentiments that are not universally shared.

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Readers interested in video game speedrunning, charity events, or specific game communities may find this discussion relevant.

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For those that are interested, the annual charity event "Summer Games Done Quick" starts tomorrow (July 3rd) and runs through July 10th. From the event website:

Summer Games Done Quick is an annual charity video game marathon streamed live here and on Twitch.TV, with donations going directly to Doctors Without Borders (no middle-man)! The event features high-level play by speedrunners, playing games as quickly as possible. During the stream, viewers can donate to see various challenges completed, or to be entered in for awesome prizes! Make sure to come back for the show, starting at 11:30 AM Central Time Sunday, right here!

Event schedule: https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule
The event can be watched live at the event's twitch streaming channel at https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick

If you like watching video game speedrunning, or think you might, be sure to tune in!
 
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Upcoming games today:

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
BioShock
Dishonored
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Star Wars: Dark Forces
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
 
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Drakkith said:
Upcoming games today:

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
BioShock
Dishonored
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Star Wars: Dark Forces
Star Wars: Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Some of the games on the schedule really brought back memories, I was surprised to see Diablo2 LOD but not my favorite, D3 reaper of souls.
 
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Some of the games on the schedule really brought back memories, I was surprised to see Diablo2 LOD but not my favorite, D3 reaper of souls.

Indeed. Diablo 2 has a much larger speedrunning community than Diablo 3 as far as I know. A lot of people look down on D3, mostly because it isn't D2 with better graphics (wasn't what they were expecting) in my opinion.
 
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Indeed. Diablo 2 has a much larger speedrunning community than Diablo 3 as far as I know. A lot of people look down on D3, mostly because it isn't D2 with better graphics (wasn't what they were expecting) in my opinion.
I spent a lot of years running around "Sanctuary" but towards the end the hacks took away the challenge in D2, and your correct, 3 was not at all what people expected. D3 is dynamic enough that the burnout factor is quickly ruled moot by the next "patch" so I have a hard time looking back on D2, haven't missed a season yet. (by the way I love the HD graphics in zoom mode, very intense) :nb)
 
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Only two more days of the marathon remain. So far they've raised $611,000 towards charity and I wouldn't be surprised if they break one million by the end.
 
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Current speedrun is a three-way Super Mario World race. And don't miss the Mega Man block coming up soon after!
 
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We're coming down to the last few hours of the marathon. Currently, the event has raised $955,000 towards charity and should easily break one-million by the end of the day. There's three hours left in the current Final Fantasy VI run, followed by a 4-player Super Metroid race, which is always one of the most popular events of the marathon, and the last event is a Super Mario RPG speedrun.

If you haven't tuned in yet, I highly recommend watching these last few runs!
 
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You should be able to find the entire thing on youtube if you want to see it.
 

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