Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2017

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2017 event, a charity marathon focused on video game speedrunning. Participants share updates, express excitement, and discuss specific games featured in the marathon, as well as the overall impact of the event in terms of fundraising and community engagement.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the charitable aspect of SGDQ, noting that it has raised significant funds for organizations like the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders.
  • There are updates on the fundraising progress, with mentions of over $200,000 raised by the second day and over $500,000 later in the event.
  • Participants express their enjoyment of specific games being featured, such as Megaman X and Chrono Trigger, and anticipate upcoming runs like Tetris.
  • Some participants express disappointment over the absence of certain games, particularly Diablo 3, questioning why it is not included despite being suitable for speedrunning.
  • There are discussions about the challenges of speedrunning certain games, including the account-bound nature of some titles and the implications for character setup in runs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the excitement surrounding SGDQ and its charitable goals, but there is disagreement regarding the selection of games, particularly the absence of Diablo 3 and the representation of other titles.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific games and their suitability for speedrunning, indicating that the selection may depend on various factors, including game mechanics and community interest.

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It's that time again! Summer Games Done Quick is starting tomorrow!
What is SGDQ you ask? I'll let wiki do the talking:

Games Done Quick is a semiannual video game speedrun charity marathon held in the United States, originally organized by the Speed Demos Archive and Speedruns Live communities. Since 2015, it has been handled by Games Done Quick, LLC.Held since 2010, the events have raised money for several charities; the most common two being the Prevent Cancer Foundation and Doctors Without Borders. The events are broadcast live on Twitch. Viewers are encouraged to donate for incentives during the stream such as naming characters in a run, having the runners attempt more difficult challenges, or winning prizes.Over $10 million has been raised across sixteen marathons.

The schedule is located here: https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule

So if you like video games and speedrunning, or if you've never seen a video game speedrun before, be sure to check it out! It runs for an entire week, so you have no excuse for not tuning in!
 
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Just a reminder, SGDQ 2017 is currently on it's 2nd day and has already raised over $200,000. And because I have the mental faculties of an elderly canine, I forgot to include the link to watch the marathon: https://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
 
I really enjoy SGDQ! Hoping to catch some coverage after this crazy 4th weekend ends!
 
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Update: The event has raised over $500,000 so far!

The Megaman X block is coming up soon, where they'll be running X1, X2, X3, and X6, and then The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is after that.
 
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Chrono Trigger on right now. What a classic!

Tetris is later tonight and that is always impressive!
 
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What! still no D3? that games made for speedrunning,
 
1oldman2 said:
What! still no D3? that games made for speedrunning,

There are many games which are not represented. I was amazed they devoted 8 hours to the final fantasy 7 run!
 
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1oldman2 said:
What! still no D3? that games made for speedrunning,
Several things are account-bound, you cannot properly start with a new character unless you buy the game for the run. You could run through the game with an equipped character, but I'm not sure how interesting that is, and the time would depend a lot on how good the equipment is.
 
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