Source Auto Record is a Portal 2 plugin originally developed by NeKz. The plugin is used by almost all Portal 2 speedrunners, and is highly recommended if you want to speedrun the game. It adds a wide variety of useful commands, and Quality of Life improvements that make running the game easier, and at times, more accurate.
Note: Portal 2 Speedrun Mod (P2SM) and other Sourcemods use SAR for timing as well, but these mods read from your base game install, so you do not need any special installation for SAR with P2SM. Just install SAR normally for Portal 2. However, full mods like Portal Stories: Mel require SAR to be installed manually.
One of SAR's main uses is for timing runs. SAR will interface with LiveSplit (or other speedrun timing programs that support it), and automatically start/split/stop runs. This is done through the
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SAR comes packed with some default speedrun categories, and for Portal 2, this GitHub repository contains custom categories for every map in the game, for use in CM.
When using the shorthand and a rule's map or action is not specified, it is inherited from the category. Every rule requires an action and a map.
Almost all events that occur in Source games are dictated by certain 'inputs' to entities in the map. For example, whenever the Blue robot gets near an exit door, the door receives the entity input
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, which triggers a sound and lights up Blue's side of the indicator above the door. Many speedrun categories make use of these entity inputs as rules. In order to assist creation of these categories, you can toggle
Will automatically begin recording a new demo every level load or restart. Make sure to start recording demos at the start of your run with
SAR can disable the leaderboard popup at the start of the map in challenge mode. It is allowed in all singleplayer CM levels.
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Note: Not recommended for use in coop, as it can cause issues with the start of the level, and potentially invalidate your run.
SAR adds many optional HUDs on top of the base game, including the "SAR HUD", input HUD (ihud), portal HUD (lphud), vphysics HUD (vphys_hud), and more.
, displaying useful information in a simple text form somewhere on your screen. It allows for displaying arbitrary text; higher precision on position and angle values; demo and session timers; customizable fonts and position; and more. Elements of this HUD are enabled and tweaked through the
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Will set the piece of text with ID 0 to "Portal Funneling: ON". Pieces of text can then be shown or hidden from the HUD using
Another commonly used HUD is the input HUD (ihud). This is a HUD element which displays a subset of your inputs to the game on a keyboard overlay. It is made up of 3 presets:
. The LP HUD accurately accounts for save loads and other level changes, so is useful in category extensions like 100 Portals.
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The vphys HUD displays some physics information on-screen. It is useful for routers and those trying to understand various glitches in the game; it shows the states of your physics hitboxes, your current funnel handle and count, etc. It can be toggled using
SAR includes support for ghosts: models that appear in-game to represent the position of another player. There are two kinds of ghosts: demo ghosts and network ghosts. Demo ghosts follow the path of a player defined by a demo file, whereas network ghosts represent the real-time position of another player on the same map, and are generally best suited to longer races (e.g. fullgame).
Will add a ghost using the given demo file. If specified, the ghost will be created with the given ID (replacing it if it already exists). There is also
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, which works similarly, but will automatically continue with successive demo files (demo_2, demo_3 etc). Once your ghosts are set up, you can start then with
To use network ghosts, a "ghost server" must be hosted. The server is cross-platform (works on both Windows and Linux); it can be found on GitHub. To use it, set a port in the settings (the default is 53000) and, if necessary (behind NAT), forward this port on TCP and UDP.
The server can trigger a countdown for all connected clients, and can run commands before and after the countdown (for instance, running
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After the countdown for a fullgame race). Note that the countdown will not work for clients in the menu; they must all be in-game.
Config+ is the name for a number of SAR commands allowing more complex configurations. More advanced use of this functionality is often referred to as Config++ or C++.
This can be used, for instance, to automatically apply execs for different categories or levels; as an example, the condition "map=mp_coop_start & !orange" will succeed only when you run it in Calibration as blue. Conditions work as follows:
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, which does the same but in a sort of if-else manner. It will run the command for the first condition that is truthy.
Family of commands are used to register commands to be run on certain events. These commands will pass all successive arguments to the command given; this means you do not need to quote the command given.
Configurable variables called 'svars, ' or 'SAR variables, ' allow you to read the values of cvars into variables. You can set an svar using
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SAR allows you to freely control the in-game camera using commands, much like in demos. The camera can be separated from the player using
As well as the above commands, the camera can also be controlled in drive mode. This is very similar to drive mode demos, but contains several extra features. Whilst holding left click, the camera can be controlled as follows:At some point, in 2015, after years of watching speedruns, I found a game that I truly wanted to speedrun. I went through a lot of headaches and confusion when getting started up, so I figure I’ll save you some trouble. I’ll first start off covering the details on a surface level, and then if you need any extra details of how to speedrun, you can keep reading. I hope this guide works as both a quick speedrun checklist, and a thorough enough guide that you’ll be able to refer back to it when you’re looking into more advanced approaches. I personally believe the best way to start speedrunning is to not overthink it. As a quick guide for beginners to jump in and get started, here’s the general overview of the steps you will need to take.How to Start Speedrunning
Following that general guide will give you a general idea of what you will need when you are first starting off with speedrunning but feel free to read the details for more information. Go ahead and skip around to the sections you’re specifically interested in. For example, if you’ve already decided on a game or watched the speedrun you can move to the step detailing how to follow along. Since you’re speedrunning for your first time, feel free to make mistakes and learn from them. Practice where needed and you’ll be just fine. Now, let’s break this all down.Choosing a Game
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The main thing about choosing a game is it all comes down to personal preference. However, there are some pointers that could get you started on the right track.
You may not be into casually playing games. If that’s the case, you may want to start off by watching speedruns to see which appeals to you most.
Personally, I highly suggest doing a casual playthrough of your game or choosing a game you have already played. This will allow you to get used to all of the intended mechanics for the game. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen new speedrunners jumping into a game without playing casually, and losing time in their runs for not knowing simple, in-game mechanics. I’ve seen speedrunners who reset long runs because they didn’t know how to do a section of the game casually as a backup strat.
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Additionally, a casual playthrough will cement your opinion on the game. If you find out casually you don’t like a game there is still a chance you’ll enjoy the speedrun. But maybe you won’t want to spend another minute with the awful music, mechanics, or something else which bothers you. It’s much better to find these things before grinding speedrun learning sessions, making splits, and getting wrapped up in the details.
With that said, it’s totally fine to speedrun without first playing a game. This is especially a good approach when you’re genuinely uninterested in the game casually but the speedrun looks really fun.
On the other side of that coin, even though you may fall in love with the game casually, there’s still a chance you will not like the speedrun. What I have seen more often, however, is a good casual experience leading to a stronger dedication to the speedrun. When you pick a game that you grew up with, or have recently played through and had a great time, steadily improving your times in
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FAQs
How to do a wiki speedrun? ›
The rules of this game are simple. You'll be given a starting Wikipedia article and an ending Wikipedia article. Your goal is to navigate from the starting article to the ending article using only the article links.
What is the Wikipedia game from one page to another? ›Wikiracing is a game in which players compete to navigate from one Wikipedia page to another using only internal links. It has many different variations and names, including The Wikipedia Game, Wikipedia Maze, Wikispeedia, Wikiwars, Wikipedia Ball, Litner Ball, Wikipedia Racing, and Wikipedia Speedrunning.
What are the rules for Wikipedia game? ›Game rules
Players start on a randomly selected Wikipedia page and must navigate to another given page (home) only by clicking links in the current article. The goal is to arrive at the home with the fewest number of clicks (steps) and in the least amount of time.
Speed Demos Archive (commonly known as simply SDA) is a website dedicated to video game speedruns. SDA's primary focus is hosting downloadable, high-quality speedrun videos, and currently has runs of over eleven hundred games, with more being added on a regular basis.
Is Ctrl F allowed in Wikipedia speedrun? ›Players may not be allowed to use a browser's "Find" (ctrl-F) function. Players may not be allowed to use the "Back" button or any other feature of their browser which would allow them to view a Wikipedia article and then back-track to the previous page if they don't find the link they were hoping for.
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What is the five clicks to Jesus? ›'5-Clicks-to-Jesus': A form of Wikiracing that mimics golf, the challenge in this version is to get from a Random Article to the Jesus entry in as few clicks as possible. Reaching the article in five clicks is considered 'par', with clicks over or under five being referred to as 'bogeys' and 'birdies' respectively.
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You can use (free) images from Wikipedia on your own site, or anywhere you like. You can use images that are freely-licensed images, provided you comply with the individual image's license terms. While all article text is licensed under the GFDL, free images have several free content licenses to choose from.
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What does SS mean in speedrunning? ›| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| RTA | Real Time Attack. Like a Single Segment speedrun, except you are allowed to savewarp. |
| Seg'd/Segged | Segmented |
| SDA | SpeedDemosArchive |
| SS | Single Segment |
Each video game may have its own speedrun categories, but some categories are popular irrespective of game. The most common are: Any%, which involves getting to the end as fast as possible with no qualifiers. 100%, which requires full completion of a game.
What does R and G mean speedrun? ›Random Number Generator. Pretty much any game you play at all will have it dictating some certain aspects, such as where enemies spawn, the patterns of their movements and when they attack, item spawns, even damage and healing ranges.
What is the longest Wikipedia race? ›| Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 — 1,000 miles; 1987 — 2004 Ultra Trio (700, 1,000 and 1,300-miles); 1996 — 2,700 miles (4,345 km); since 1997 — 3,100 miles |
| Course records | 3,100 M: 40 days 09:06:21 Ashprihanal Pekka Aalto (2015); F: 48 days 14:24:10 Kaneenika Janakova (2017) |
Wikipedia is a wiki, meaning anyone can edit nearly any page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a Wikipedian or editor. Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Wikipedia better for all.
Can wiki be deleted? ›When you delete a Wiki, all pages and comments will be eliminated permanently and cannot be recovered. Individual Wiki pages can also be deleted, with the exception of the first page in a Wiki. In most cases, you will not want to delete an entire Wiki.
What is the easiest wiki to use? ›DokuWiki is a simple to use and highly versatile Open Source wiki software that doesn't require a database. It is loved by users for its clean and readable syntax. The ease of maintenance, backup and integration makes it an administrator's favorite.
What is the free software to make a wiki? ›- Notion is a fully customizable workspace that can be used to create docs, share notes, or even publish content. ...
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Is starting a wiki free? ›
If you decide to bring in new technology, there are both free and paid-for options. Some systems allow you to design your own wiki in full, while others provide templates or can even produce the "foundation" wiki pages for you. Free software packages such as MediaWiki allow you to create wikis on your existing servers.
Does Wikipedia take your IP? ›If you are not logged into Wikipedia, your IP address is publicly recorded with every edit that you make. If you are logged in, your IP address is hidden from all but a very small number of trusted administrators.
Is Wikipedia 100% right? ›Wikipedia is not a reliable source for citations elsewhere on Wikipedia. As a user-generated source, it can be edited by anyone at any time, and any information it contains at a particular time could be vandalism, a work in progress, or simply incorrect.
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Can I create my own Wikipedia page? ›Anyone can create a Wikipedia article, but it may only last for a very short time before being deleted if provable notability is not considered first. The biggest reason a newly created article on Wikipedia is deleted is due to a lack of notability of the subject.
How illegal is cracking games? ›It's illegal
The biggest thing to keep in mind before you consider downloading pirated or cracked software is that it's illegal. The last thing you want is to trade off easy access to a game or program with jail time. Anti-piracy laws vary across regions and can range from fines to lengthy prison sentences.
Unwanted attention from law enforcement. Finally, it's important to remember that using pirated gaming content is illegal. Depending on the jurisdiction in which you live, it could lead to fines or even jail time, if use of cracked software can be traced back.
What two things you Cannot copyright in a video game? ›Copyright does not protect the idea for game, its name or title, or the method or methods for playing it. Nor does copyright protect any idea, system, method, device, or trademark material involved in developing, merchandising, or playing a game.
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Do you need permission to edit Wikipedia? ›
Anyone can use the basic functionalities of Wikipedia even if they are not logged in. Unless they are blocked, they may freely edit most pages. Being logged in gives users many advantages, such as having their public IP address hidden and the ability to track one's own contributions.
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Why can't I edit Wikipedia? ›The reason for your block may be found in your block log. Problem with your editing or Wikipedia behavior (under any account or IP address) - your account or a connected IP has been used in a problematic way or there is a concern about your editing.
What does a gold split mean? ›A gold split means that one singular split was done the fastest that runner has ever done it, regardless of how the run is doing otherwise.
What does SRM mean in speedrunning? ›The credits warp is possible thanks to something called SRM, or “Stale Reference Manipulation.” Stale Reference Manipulation allows players to overwrite Ocarina of Time's code, particularly values involving “actors” within the game world.
What is RTA in speedrunning? ›Noun. real-time attack (plural real-time attacks) (video games, speedrunning) A non-tool-assisted speedrun of a game that is timed using a separate timer from that of any in-game timer.
Do you get paid for speedrunning? ›A finesse in even the trickiest of techniques makes top speedrunners popular on Twitch. Runners mainly make income from subscribers who pay monthly and individual donations. Professional speedrunners thus need to be internet personalities too.
Are glitches allowed in speedruns? ›As long as he didn't use any cheat codes or devices to manipulate the game it's totally fine. That's the point of speedrunning. You can take full advantage of the game AND it's glitches to achieve the fastest time possible. Cheats and Glitches are a totally different topic.
What does BTT mean in speedrunning? ›
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BTT | Best Theoretical Time |
| CB | Cap bounce |
| CBV | Cap bounce vector |
| CC | Cap & Cascade |
In Jak 3, they defined OOB as: "Going out-of-bounds is considered to occur if you go outside the natural zone of an area (into void space that is not meant to be encountered during the ordinary progression of an area) or outside the boundary displayed by the in-game map".
What is PB in twitch? ›PB Pace stands for Personal Best Pace, a phrase used to indicate one is making good time and on pace to surpass their personal best completion time in a specific level or game. The phrase is also a nod to speedrunners and speedrun marathons such as Games Done Quick, a semiannual video game speedrun charity marathon.
What does glod mean in speedrun? ›Sig is known as a Super Mario 64 speedrunner. Glod: A misspelling of gold, referring to a personal best time for their splits in a speedrun.
How do you play Wiki races? ›Players (one or more) start on the same randomly selected article, and must navigate to another pre-selected target article, solely by clicking links within each article. The goal is to arrive at the target article in the fewest clicks (articles), or the least time.
Can anyone start a wiki? ›Anyone can create a Wikipedia article, but it may only last for a very short time before being deleted. The biggest reason a newly created article on Wikipedia is deleted is due to a lack of notability of the subject. Notability for the subject of a Wikipedia article is proven by its references.
Is it free to create a wiki? ›If you decide to bring in new technology, there are both free and paid-for options. Some systems allow you to design your own wiki in full, while others provide templates or can even produce the "foundation" wiki pages for you. Free software packages such as MediaWiki allow you to create wikis on your existing servers.
How hard is it to create a wiki page? ›Creation is simple: upon clicking a red link, you will be transported to a blank page. Once there, enter any text and then click the Publish changes button. That's it; the page should have been created. Many pages are created after a user sees an existing red link on a page, and then follows these steps.
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Are Wikipedia entries copyrighted? ›
The text of Wikipedia is copyrighted (automatically, under the Berne Convention) by Wikipedia editors and contributors and is formally licensed to the public under one or several liberal licenses.
Can anyone edit Wikipedia? ›Wikipedia is a wiki, meaning anyone can edit nearly any page and improve articles immediately. You do not need to register to do this, and anyone who has edited is known as a Wikipedian or editor. Small edits add up, and every editor can be proud to have made Wikipedia better for all.
Can I make money with Wikipedia? ›Paid editing on Wikipedia is defined as writing or editing on Wikipedia in return for money, or similar inducements. This includes inserting or deleting content to the advantage of the editor's employer or client into or from an article, talk page, or policy. Many, but not all, types of paid editing are forbidden.
Do you need a license to edit Wikipedia? ›Wikipedia is free content that anyone can edit, use, modify, and distribute. This is a motto applied to all Wikimedia foundation project: use them for any purpose as you wish.
How much does wiki make a year? ›(WMF), is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California, and registered as a charitable foundation under local laws.
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| Membership | Board-only |
| CEO | Maryana Iskander |
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