BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of the speedrun
Chapter 2
The science of breaking games
Chapter 3
The machine and the human
Chapter 4
Speedrunning for good
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of speedrunning
Ch 3 · The machine and the human
diegoplays The machine and the human
Break the game, that's the art! New records, set apart!
diegoplays Speedrunners use unique controller grips and physical techniques to achieve hyper-fast button pressing.
diegoplays Live speedrunners use software to show their controller inputs on screen, proving their physical execution.
Fun Fact
NES controller rolling: The 'rolling' technique allows NES speedrunners to press a single button over 30 times per second using multiple fingers.
Quiz
What fast-tapping technique involves vibrating the forearm muscles to press a button rapidly?
Quiz
Which controller grip technique involves wrapping the index finger over the top face buttons?
Quiz
Why do speedrun moderators analyze the audio tracks of submitted world record videos?
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of displaying an input overlay on a speedrunner's stream?
Quiz
What physical object do NES speedrunners tap against their fingers when using the 'rolling' technique?