GoldenEye's Luckiest Speedrun Explained!
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Today we take a deep dive into GoldenEye's most luck dependant speedrun. Players spend hundreds of hours grinding this short level, hoping for the numbers to go their way.
Thanks heaps to Henrik Norgren for helping out with some technical details.
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To clear up some confusion about probabilities something needs to be understood. The fact that there are 6 possible outcomes does NOT mean that each outcome is equally probable. You cannot just divide 100 by 6 and claim that's the odds of an escape point being chosen. That is not how RNG, or even probability in general works.
Luck has no memory
Half of everything is luck.
@@ccarson and the other half?
@I plead the 5th you obviously don't know Goldeneye
@@John_Lee_ RNG!
Speedrunning: The Art of using hours to save a second.
More like weeks and months >.
yes and then wanting a more few microseconds on your time for the best possible score
Spending dollars to save pennies.
Just like CNC machining, in a way. Spend hours to save maybe 1 second per cycle. But then multiply that by 20,000 cycles...
There is a quote I heard once: "There is nothing that wastes more time than trying to save time." It kind of fits here. And I don't mean that they're wasting their time on doing speedruns or anything like that, because those people are incredible. I just mean that they spend all this time after having the talents and techniques already mostly down on even the smallest chance that things line up more or less perfectly. And that's some serious dedication!
Karl I gotta say, you’re the cream of the crop when it comes to these documentary-style speedrunning videos. I wish there was more on the channel, but I understand that quality doesn’t come in 3 day production windows. Keep it up, you absolute legend.
And the cream always rises to the top.
He needs to get a better mic tho lmao
17:04
“I achieved *this* run.”
It’s so nice to hear you cover a run that you were responsible for, and one that is so amazing.
Such good sportsmanship
I've had zero interest in speed runs... Then I saw your in depth analyses of the Doom walkway run, and loved just how technical it got. Your passion for speed running really comes through in your videos and has made me genuinely intrigued by the community. Also cool to see you get to cover yourself, well done!
Same here. Randomly clicked on the Doom speedrun explained vid and now ive been watching speedrun vids for days non stop. They are strangely entertaining
Same with me mate. Got into the Goldeneye vids since I always love the games, never had any interest in speedruns, now I've got a healthy respect for them. All thanks to these vids.
The Chasm, thats the “walkway” level, but yeah ive been a massive fan of his for awhile now. Ive watched all his videos many times over lol, hes so detailed you can learn new things each time you watch
same here
Thats crazy so did i. The way he put that doom video together drew me into Speedrun world and now im watching hours of different people running my favorite games
Lol Karl casually talking to chat while getting one of the most difficult WR's lol.
Summoning salt flashbacks
he explained it in the video that it's mostly luckl/rng factor, the rest is muscle memory, so his focus is not that needed
DUDE
I LOST THE RUN TO RNG
Runs dead
Skill issue
@@novaorbitdragon darkviper au moment
"This is too fast."
You're not kidding.
That's what she said
😥
Actually he meant he was gonna reach the escape boat too fast, so the hostages wouldn't be able to reach their escape checkpoints during his fadeout, and he'd lose. It literally was too fast for him to win, and that's why he delayed getting in the boat by just the tiniest bit at the end.
@@theSUICIDEfox
Damn ! You beat me to it !!! >
Imagine being a guard in one of these maps when people are speedrunning just seeing this madman running sideways looking down, flicking his aim and killing you like his bullet was destined for your heart, then as you die you just see them zoom along
Andrewg: _presses IT’S TOO SLOW button_ oh i don’t think so
Karl's best humble brag. "This is the luckies, most skillfull and insane speedrun ever. Let me explain exactly how for 20 minutes. Also it just happened to be my run"
I've never tried speedrunning but I LOVE your videos, I was so happy to see you in my sub box!
yeah me neither but each time I watch one of Karl's videos makes me wanna get into speedruning god damn!
Big same.
Isaac Hernandez a good game to start speedeunning is Mario Odyssey. That’s the game that i started running just about a week ago. It’s pretty accesible and no crazy clips for beginner runs.
me too!
Same man. It's so intricate and fascinating.
When Karl looks in the mirror he says "Hello you absolute LEGEND."
Ima start doing that💯✊🏽
His reflection is Ryan Lockwood?!
none who plays video games is an absolute legend, if thats what you think you have low standards . look him history books for real legends son
3:58 oh man I remember that hostage as a kid and assumed I had to protect him, and got frustrated when he led me on a small tour of the ship.
5:11 "Oops! Careful with those bugs, James". He's speaking to the speedruner.
but this isn't a bug he's just doing it really fast lol
@@Ohrami unless you clarify or give more context it can be seen as you saying to the speed run to be careful with the bugs in the game or telling the speed runner to be careful with the bugs he throws. Second option wouldn't be funny so I went for the first. And that's why I said this ain't a bug it's speed.
but his name is karl
I show non-gamer friends/family these videos because they are truly amazing. The lengths some go to understand the software and achieve these feats is objectively impressive regardless of one's experience with games. Thanks for the way you do the analysis and explanations.
"The two hostages we choose to save are the second and third fastest hostages. These are chosen for a couple of reasons: the first is that they are very close together so you can kill them both at the same time"
I don't think you're supposed to kill the hostages Karl...
At first I thought it meant rescuing some hostages while killing those who’d delay the process.
I really love these detailled videos! Keep it up!
hello you absolute legend
16:30 "I don't even hear the music as music anymore."
I found that strangely hilarious.
YES! YES! and more YES! Make a video showing secret agent. I love these videos, and you do them so well!
This, seconded!
Thirded
agreed
Damn right! MOAR!!
'Let me know in the comments if you would like me to explore blah blah blah'...... It doesn't matter! The answer is "YES" and it will always be "YES!"
ikr, i was like dude just go with it, your content is amazing, we need more of it.
more comments = youtube sees it as more valuable = pushes it to more people
couldn't agree more. I don't speedrun at all, but this stuff is great
8:50 but first, we need to talk about parallel universes!
I am 4 parallel universes ahed of you
I recently found yours and ryan whites channels on here. I haven't played goldeneye since I was a kid until about a week ago. I got my best time on dam agent last night of a 56, not impressive, but its really fun. Thanks for the videos they help new players understand all that they missed out on being away from the game for so many years.
@@flipndip5122 I'm subbed to that channel too. Lol
That was the WR record in 1998. You must have some skills to match that in a week.
@@Hammie0141 only because I started out with the knowledge of exactly how to do it thanks to the speed running channels.
@@Hammie0141 got a 20 on bunker 1 agent today. I just do dam and bunker since they are easier for me than most
Keep going man!!! On my channel, I streamed myself running everyday all day for 5 days. I got 53 and I was ecstatic. You can do it! Good luck!
The best part is that through the whole video Karl is calm and collected then at the end he essentially screams and bursts into tears. I love these.
I've never played golden eye and I know nothing about speedrunning but I'm still here
X2
I don't even know what a computer is, but here I am.
Get one off eBay and start playing. N64 bond and Tetris are still the only two games I still enjoy playing
Isn't your pfp from peppermint park?
I’ve played it before but didn’t even think about there being a world record
All this death animation and different pathing really shows how impressive GoldenEye was as a game for its time.
Wow, you explain everything so clearly. I like how you summarize everything. I also didn't realise you were actually the speedrunner that would break the record. Great job!
6:55
That one kid in drama class who thinks he's the "king of drama" (i.e. a drama queen)
During that part I imagined Karl actually explaining death animation to a guy he'd just shot on the toilet for twenty seconds
@@Sprtschk james bond but its deadpool, speedrunning through places like a madman only killing some of you and making humanly impossible throws while explaining to you how you die
he got shot on the dick, what did you expect?
4:40 "The second and the third hostage are very close together, so you can kill them both at the same time".
Isn't that kind of counter productive?
Lol
Still passes as hostage "Rescued"
If it works it works
Hey man, anything for a new pb
Hostage's not "in captivity" anymore, so it counts I guess lol.
It was about time you do a video about one of your great achievements. Can't wait for more. Keep it up man!
What a fab video Karl! Great analysis and explanation of something I’ve wanted to know about for a bit since I’ve heard frigate was RNG based but never understood the depth of it. I’d love to see a secret and 00 agent difficulty video! The more complex the more interesting IMO!
Also congratulations on the incredible WR :)
I always love watching this vid because you hear Karl with his usual calm voice for videos go to Karl with his slightly more energetic stream voice to nearly crying on the floor from being the first to achieve 22 and see how overwhelming it is to break such a hard record
This is a wonderful deep-dive into how Frigate - and GoldenEye 007 in general - works. Great job!
I really appreciate how detailed and thorough you are in your explanations, yet you explain it in a way that's so easy to understand. Great videos!
And yet again, you deliver an interesting video about speedrunning. Keep up the good work!
Nice dose of Goldeneye game mechanics. Never knew about the loading/unloading stuff and how the pathfinding worked for each!
Great to see another video from you Karl, that was one hell of an intense run you pulled off :)
You Absolute Legend
It's hard to describe the sense of "awwwww yea" that emanates from inside of my body when your new vids pop up.
Bring on SA my man!!
Im not here for the speed running knowledge, I'm here for entertainment, u are a great explainer i feel like watching a classic discovery Channel documentary
7:52 “if I keep this hostage loaded, he has a lot of trouble getting around this _chair.”_
I love that you explain the details of these runs, top stuff. Keep it coming!
This has been one of the more entertaining speedrun videos I have watched! keep up the work and cant wait to see more!
Although i'm primarily interested in doom speedruns i find your goldeneye videos really well made. Keep up the great work man.
Frigate 22 and Dam 52. You are a legend sir. Great video
And Bunker 1 16!
Glad to see your content back again!! Also, congrats for the WR, absolute legend!
your commitment to detail here is wild man, thanks for sharing!
While I haven't seen too many speedruns of GoldenEye, this is incredibly fascinating. Editing and audio are solid Karl, didn't even know you had a twitch channel, should drop in sometime. Hope your day is going well.
Awesome job Karl. Also, I would love to see you explain secret and double agent it would be very interesting.
love the detailed video. please make the video for the other difficulties. its fascinating!
Yes, I for one would love to hear more details about Frigate. Thanks for the video, it was informative and interesting.
I would love to see videos on the higher difficulties too.
Wouldn't everyone just end up waiting on the 37 second hostage?
Hi Karl, found you after getting into goose's videos
I'm really enjoying your commentary and editing my friend, very well done! 😎
(Hail RNGsus)
Congratulation for the WR Karl. This analys is amazing. So much skills for one second.
Amazing video as always, Karl. Congratulations on the WR.
This is the best video on GoldenEye game mechanics I've ever seen.
Someone should grind and see if they CAN get the hostages out in 21 seconds. Ignore the heli throw to ensure you get to the exit in 21 and see if the hostages can get out. If you get perfect hostages with the death animations and a fast alerted guard... from this video, it seems possible.
Another great video. These deep explanations of strategy really compliment Ryan White’s videos on the history of the levels. That hostage rescued at the opening you teased at the end definitely has me interested in more.
It's crazy to watch this analysis videos of crazy speedruns to then, suddenly, see you analysing yourself. Great video!
I know this is an old video, but I have a question and maybe you will see this. On your WR 22, you had the shocked reaction when the cut scene played. Was it a visual cue that made you realize you got it? Or was it an audio cue? I don’t know much about Golden Eye but I love your videos.
I think you only see the cutscene with Bond at the end if you successfully complete the mission. You can see in the video of rayan isran's failed 2010 run that it just goes straight to black before showing the end screen.
I know this is a year later, but Karl does explain they use the background music as an audio cue for timing.
So much detail in your videos. We need your mind dissecting the worlds greatest unsolved mysteries.
You call your viewers "absolute legends," but in my eyes, you're the absolute legend. Not just for your skill, but for how high-quality and how accessible your videos are. Before I stumbled across your channel, I had literally zero interest in speedrunning, but now I love watching it. Hats off to you.
Holy cow, congrats on the record! Excited to hear more about the higher difficulty versions of the level, it already sounds like a nightmare.
Goldeneye is honestly still one of my favorite games, also perfect dark was awesome too.
Let's get the other difficulties, and the theoretical method! Love your work. Wish your videos were twice as long! 😁 And I don't even like GoldenEye 64!
Your WR reaction was awesome. Love your videos.
I don't Speed Run. I just stumbled across your videos and started liking them. Speedrunning breaks down almost all elements of the game and I find it fun to see how people try to gain even a fraction of a second. Keep it up! Very enjoyable content.
"This should be done as quickly as possible" - as opposed to everything else in speedrunning :D
Interestingly, he also said that if you get to the escape boat too fast, the hostages won't have time to reach their escape checkpoint during your fadeout. So in that case, you DON'T want to do that as quick as possible.
You're a beast content creator
I don't play many video games anymore but I love watching your videos! I'd love to see the discussion on the next highest difficulty!
I just love your Speedrunning analysis!
It'll be intreasting to see the other difficulties analysis as well
@@user-qs3uj2j4t This is a Scam!!
welcome back!
edit -welcome back WR holder and yes up that difficulty we want moar!
i'm curious about the theoretical 21 second run now
I love your videos. You are amazing at explaining speedruns in an interesting manner. Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work Karl, I would love to see more videos specifically focusing on Luck-heavy runs
BAD RNG = RUN NOT GOOD
GOOD RNG = RIGHT, NOW GO!
Anytime i hear the ftl soundtrack I feel like it's trying to seduce me
Just wanted to say that I love all your videos and that I honestly didn't know or care that much about speed running before finding your channel. Thanks for all the great content and keep it up
It’s hard to explain how much I like your videos. So much passion, you take the time to explain strategies, even with additionnal animations. Thank you, you Legend !
23 Seconds - 23 Players
Jim Carrey: confused screaming
How did you know you completed the record at fade out? with the music you mentioned?
The cinema showing bond putting away his gun only plays when all of the objectives are complete.
You're spot on in this video. I've been replaying the game lately, and I've encountered some of the mechanics you mentioned here being wierd. In Frigate, I shot the bridge hostage taker, and then retreated, but when I re-entered the room, the hostage was still standing still, despite there being nobody else in the room. I later found the right guard at a staircase, and after I killed him, THEN the hostage was released.
Also, in Control, I was almost to the hacking portion, when I tried to get Natalya to come through the door, I saw her text box, then turned around, but didn't hear a door open. I turn back around, she's standing right behind me. I guess while she was unloaded, she ghost walked through the door to join me.
Your content is amazing. It’s as simple as that. It’s put together so well. I don’t even care about speed running but when I watch your videos I’m always hooked. Thanks for the entertainment.
"insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" - Albert Einstein
Speedrunners: "No" 🤭
Ps: every runner has their game or level with RNG that almost drives one crazy. Grinding over & over again to scratch off a couple of frames, but when it finnaly happens and one achieves the time, the feeling of joy is just incredible 😁
15.6%? 1/6 = 16.6% which would make two perfect escapes 2.77%, not 2.44
Just because there are 6 options that doesnt mean they are all equally possible. Thats not how RNG works.
@@karljobst absolutly true! thanks for clearing that up, legend!
In that cass, what is the most likely outcome for the 2 hostages and how long does it take for them to get there?
Loved the video. I would like to see the other difficulties explored as well
Great video Karl as always! You've turned many of my friends, even those who've never picked up an N64-controller, into fans of GoldenEye speedrunning! Eagerly awaiting frigate Secret Agent! Absolutely love the way you break down the strategies and how you also tie in the historical and human element into the narration as well! Absolutely outstanding!
What you said: "Say in the comment section if you would like me to explore the Secret Agent"
What I heard: "Do you want more content?"
Normal parents: Great!
Asian parents: Now do it in 1 second.
very cool video. Grats on that Frigate WR too. Cool celebration too
I would love to see the secret agent difficulty, and I like these speedrun history videos a lot. Excellent content as always!
"Never say never".
Even if no one has gotten a faster rescue time in over 20 years, it doesn't mean it can't happen / be done. Perhaps one day someone finds a way to interact with the guards from the outside, glitch the hostages or whatever, making a sub-22 possible.
So you are the luckiest speedrunner from the title!! So awesome. Ive been binge watching your content. Love your channel keep it up!!
Yes, we would love to see more strategies for harder difficulties! Great video!
Goddammit Karl! Every time you break this shit down, I get my mind blown. Loaded and unloaded characters and objects, travel segments and speeds, and off screen intimate interactions that you guys have figured out is simply astonishing! Thank you for your content and your grind! Love this shit man, I freaking love it!
Very good and in depth video that explains everything very Clearly Karl. I enjoyed every second of this and would love to see a cover of Secret Agent
I really like your narration. And I LOVE the outro... You absolute LEGENDS :)
I still rewatch this video from time to time, it's really awesome
Beast run! May you hold more WR and for long time you absolute legend!
The sheer amount of work that has gone into this video (and many of your others) is quite incredible and of great interest to me. I am not a speed runner myself but love the N64 and still play the classics regularly. Goldeneye will always have a special place in my heart and such analysis of it makes me happy. Cheers
Mate you make some dope speedrunning videos. Awesome to see a new one
Bless you lads for figuring out every minutia of technical detail within this legendary game. I'm spellbound.
Brilliant video. So detailed! Thanks Karl 👍🏻