A Beginner's Guide to PvZ Speedrunning

[@MChatlakk]

As I beginner of pvz speedrunning this guide eliminates all of the question in my head and I really thankful about this.I hope some beginner runners start do attemps. If you're a new one please trust me and speedrun this game. See you on the leaderboard

[@BulbasaurRepresent]

1:14 doctor who reference detected the main tip that I think helped me a TON with speedrunning this game is this: watch other runners. Each runner has their own playstyle and their own way of solving waves. It's really important to see how different players react to different situations, so you can really understand every possibility and solution. Whenever you see someone make a play that you wouldn't have done, think about why they made that play - or if they're streaming, ask them! It's the best way to learn. PvZ is pretty unique in that watching other runners is some of the best practice you can do.

[@Seraphineopai]

Also, if you are starting speedrunning, don't expect to compete with the top runners as soon as you start. They have played for hundreds of hours. It takes loads of practice to compete. Remember that this should be fun, and enjoy yourself.

[@SamenPvz]

pvz1 speedruns are a whole lot more complex than I'd ever imagine

[@child_consumer-E]

Samen I love your vids bro

[@guestwith09]

Just started this channel a week ago and want to play pvz. So happy that there’s an up-to-date tutorial.

[@thebestbg2864]

did bro seriosly start 4 months ago and is holding the world record for 4 monhts

[@MChatlakk]

And I don't wanna forget to add the daves dialogue can fastly passed with pressing spaces until the dialogue ends I learned it from sasq itself so thank you sasq!

[@Noticias_juanito.z64]

I didn't know that pvz can be speedruned in the first place that's amazing

[@fritzgerald9975]

At last, a guide for speedrunning PvZ

[@thelonebanana019]

this was a really good video, another idea for a guide is to make one like this, but at a more advanced level that explains a lot of small details and things that you left out like wavepoints, i think it would be a good 2nd guide for people who have been running the game for a little bit and want more general info

[@nightcapmain2699]

Heart = confirmed?

[@MistaManlyGuy]

Thank you so much. I’ve been trying to find anything like this

[@mohammadawan69]

Omg man I was always looking for this. I tried to make notes about speedrunning after watching bulbasaurs speedrun and I think I understood some portion of it. Anyways thanks a lot for this vid

[@thegreatestroman1651]

youtube being really smart at detecting the game in the video as always. great tutorial!

[@tmd9412]

Its currently 3 AM and youtube has never made such a perfect recommendation of video

[@rightgame9439]

OHHH THANK YOU! I've always wanted to do pvz speedrunning but i can't find any guide that i could understand

[@Zackattackplayspokemon]

Wow, I wish I had this video when I did a few attempts a few months ago, running another game now but putting this aside for if I ever revisit it

[@kaaru3746]

Should I be flamed because the only reason why I'm watching this, is so I can finish the game fast as possible-? Like- No "trying to get an achievement", I just wanna finish this game as fast as possible

[@snoozepooze2171]

Why am I trying to click the suns in the video 💀

[@Moayedtrades]

Me 2 💀

[@breathingmaster111]

awesome! ive been waiting for this

[@jamief.g]

Hey hey dude! I'm a casual player and not at all into actually speed running, I just love watching these sort of videos! Thank you for your work! Just one weird suggestion: the blur you use when you want to focus pull from the game-play to some graphic in front , is really ugly, I think it's a box blur or something like that? Try using Gaussian or some other algorithm. The blur you use is really unsexy and sharp As seen in the first few seconds of the video Thank you and keep up the awesome work

[@Sasquash19]

Thank you for the feedback! I didn't even know that there were different blurs until after I had uploaded this video. Another commenter pointed it out to me and I found out that there are better looking ones! I will absolutely be sure to use those better blurs in the future!

[@jamief.g]

@@Sasquash19 lol thanks so much! Of course everything's your own choice and each creation is a creative baby. It makes a big difference to the visual aesthetisism :D Have fun!!

[@robertoalexandermendezmore408]

what abouth a video of why cactus is bad?

[@monshd_yt]

Yeah like when video about it

[@haydenflynn6962]

I don't even have any desire to speedrun this, just want to watch it out of pure curiosity hehe

[@gizmo9133]

I didnt even know pvz speedrunning was a thing, let alone that it was so complex. I had no clue you could even manipulate RNG with mowers

[@paulamarina04]

what category would you reccomend for starting out? any% and other long categories look very daunting to jump straight into

[@Sasquash19]

I would suggest either Normal Survivals, or some Individual World runs! Those are both less than an hour!

[@drakewahl7609]

So when you mention wave points at around 16:40, are you reffering to essentially "how much" zombies the game can spawn per wave? (Like a basic zombie is 1 point, conehead is 2, etc.) or is this something else?

[@Sasquash19]

Yes, that is exactly it

[@drakewahl7609]

@@Sasquash19 Nice. That means I'm already familiar with it thanks to my modding experience.

[@iwersonsch5131]

I have never consulted a strategy guide for PvZ speedruns before. Should I avoid comparing myself to the 27th place runner?

[@sandy_nes31]

I recommend comparing yourself only to your own past runs. Try improving by your own results, not from others

[@Majin_Trunky]

12:30 Big wave beach moment - when they use this mechanic in PvZ 2 to make a level harder

[@onestupidboi9320]

could you give some tips for the fog levels? I struggle to figure out how to go fast on them

[@Sasquash19]

Keep puff shroom and sea shroom off cooldown, and plant them in line with your shovel in column 7. Once you have the sunshrooms down to plant scaredies, plant those as much as possible too.

[@souptime8635]

Step 0. Always bring a towel

[@TruthAndRec]

how do you set it up so you can have live split over while the game is running?

[@Sasquash19]

@@TruthAndRec I play windowed mode so I can easily capture the game in OBS and also see my splits.

[@aperson6637]

@@Sasquash19 how

[@jacopofriendshorts]

@@Sasquash19 what is windowed mode? (i have same problem as @TruthAndRec) please help

[@sssss-u8s]

how do I get my speedrun timer on the game

[@jacopofriendshorts]

we have the same problem: if i open pvz on steam, then livesplit (the speedrun thing) disappears.

[@forgedabauditt9955]

As a new viewer this is VERY useful

[@marcelosales8266]

Amazing Video, this helped me a lot! I have a question: do these mechanics work the same as in mobile PvZ?

[@Sasquash19]

Yes they do!

[@pvzmariosonica8fan]

​@@Sasquash19What about the DS version?

[@Sasquash19]

@@pvzmariosonica8fan Also yes!

[@jacopofriendshorts]

Everytime i open steam then pvz, livesplit disappears... is there any solution to this problem?

[@Sasquash19]

@@jacopofriendshorts If you’re playing in full screen mode, you might want to consider running windowed. Several runners run windowed, and there are even top runners who do too.

[@eksilon]

How did you first find out the strategies for each individual level in Any%? Should I look in the discord or just watch a top runner’s gameplay?

[@repacharge431]

Great video!

[@NackThewasel]

Thanks but how do you select the plants rella fast

[@NackThewasel]

I meant really fast

[@Sasquash19]

@@NackThewasel practice

[@Spring_Gamer103]

Probably late, but the one level I struggle with consistently is doing 5-1 quickly, any tips?

[@scottglasgow4514]

I got a diamond from a normal zombie lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacopofriendshorts]

lucky

[@BraydenTheLoser14]

should i do individual world speedruns before a full any% speedrun

[@Sasquash19]

@@BraydenTheLoser14 you can do either or! Doing any% can help you get a feel for the states, and doing IWs can help you practice for the worlds. It’s up to you, but I always recommend to just do any% first to see how you like it!

[@casioyba]

I know this is off topic but do you know like any mod or something that makes things more HD/ Just smth for fullscreen?

[@Sasquash19]

There’s a mod called Widescreen that makes the pvz window 16x9 resolution, but I don’t know of any that makes things HD.

[@casioyba]

@@Sasquash19 Thanks, i just saw turning off 3d accelaration thing makes it less pixely but yeah anyways thanks

[@anonymouscacti8003]

Can you skip buying the Zombotany at night 3?

[@TheOhioLeader]

Isnt the type of zombie that spawns also rng?

[@Sasquash19]

Yes, but it’s also related to wave points, which is a bit too complicated for a beginner’s guide in my opinion.

[@ignited_pea]

How similar are speedruns of this game to speedruns of PvZ2 and its mods?

[@belalalzidy7328]

I wanna ask whats the difference between mobile and pc version?

[@Sasquash19]

There are a few differences in hitboxes (starfruit are not as effective) and mobile is best played offline because of ads. I can’t remember all of the differences off the top of my head but I know of those.

[@guestwith09]

There is a lot of minor differences that favors pc. 1- Zombies takes longer to show up on screen especially screen doors meaning the mobile version is generally a lot slower. 2- There is no hotkey that can be used to skip Dave dialogue or the seed screen and transition between levels. 3- Plant selection doesn’t show all plants at once so you will have to scroll down to obtain the later plants 4- Conveyor belt holds one less plant which is somewhat minor except for zomboss where executing fast cycles is much less consistent 5- Depending on your device, starfruit hitboxes can be messed up 6- No cheat codes like future or dance 7- The biggest advantage mobile has is you start with 2,000 coins and you can see your money at all times meaning money pace is much less brutal here

[@belalalzidy7328]

@@guestwith09 and apparently 1 less seed slot :(

[@T-perm-pll]

Ty

[@aperson6637]

What speedrunning program do i use

[@TheDarkJedi715]

Hi!!!

[@NackThewasel]

What is PB

[@mohammadawan69]

Personal best

[@Itheilalistairgaming]

How do bet the roof level faster

[@Sasquash19]

@@Itheilalistairgaming Some good tips for roof levels in general are to keep pots of cooldown when you can afford it. Remember to keep instants off cooldown too, and doom shroom for 9th waves and the final wave.

[@lekhanh20100]

nice vid:)

[@brianpso]

Prof. Girafales detected GOOOOOL DE PELE!!!

[@user-yi5ze6uo5b]

More content plz

[@Detoffe]

1000th like!

[@Svylian]

A speed run attempt with commentary

[@dyroxau]

helooooo sasquashhhh

[@CarlosExplica]

3:00

[@SonicComet]

okay you can't mention "peashooter global cycle" without explaining it. The term isn't even available on the internet

[@Sasquash19]

It's how fast the peashooter fires after you plant it down. It's completely rng, which is why I said you don't have to worry about it as beginners.

[@fzx_37]

0:40 Forgot to explain what RNG means. 😮

[@gerinko7874]

RNG means random number generator. These run on a seed which is often altered by your actions in the game, meaning speedrunners can eventually figure out what actions to take in order to get the “random “outcome they want to happen. However, in PvZ you don’t really alter it in that way, you just change the chances by understanding the way some mechanics work. Please do note I could be incorrect. Anyone with more knowledge on RNG in games reply with the right information if I’m wrong.

[@cevatkokbudak6414]

​@@gerinko7874TL: DR: randomness

[@Victor0176_]

hi

[@illogicalina]

hello

[@Artidume]

I, Speedrunner

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

I don’t like to speed run so this vid is useless

[@tmd9412]

i dont like your comment so it is useless

[@FloweyColor]

To you, maybe. But then why did you even click on the video? Rage bait?

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

@@FloweyColor no I wanted to comment but it didn’t finish it because I idk

[@xxitjixx]

Brains..

[@Lssr933]

Thank you so much, SquashsAss17. This changed my life