Conquering Jak 3 - ERA III: MASTERING DIVERSITY

ERA III OF IX
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[@yashwant7109]

48 minutes? And this is only Part 3/9? You never cease to impress us all, Ricky.

[@carston101]

3/9?? Shit. That's crazy

[@bwpbwp9613]

So well done. idk how you managed to make my crappy webcam video still feel epic lol.

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks bdub

[@SUS_AMUGUS]

W bdub

[@PunishedRuh]

Happy to finally see Blahpy in some big Jak history videos. They did so much for the Jak speedrunning scene.

[@ThaRixer]

Blahpy was and still is so influential to the game yea

[@blahpy]

Aww thanks, you're too kind. It was a pleasure to be interviewed :)

[@Twoand86]

Blahpy is multiple people?

[@Brown95P]

l have to say, as much as l love your previous speedrun history videos, this series has truly been a cut above the rest so far, providing all of the information that came with your close and enduring involvement in the community while still trying to keep an objective retelling in spite of it. As a pure stranger to the Jak speedrun community, l'm not sure if you'll stay closely involved all the way through the next 6 videos, but l can at least tell from their interviews that the other runners still see you fondly to this day, and isn't that what everyone always says is best at the end of the day -- that the world records were the friends you made along the way?

[@ThaRixer]

Big words man thank you, and very true. I keep making Jak videos because the community is amazing. For over a decade I've felt very welcome there

[@ToxicOxygen124]

7:42 happy my years of typing "hey youtube" in twitch chat finally paid off

[@ThaRixer]

That's legendary lol

[@yoghurtboy]

Sick, keep em coming.

[@katssis5787]

Its awesome to see such a detailed look at the community. This series isn't just a WR history, but a detailed look at a whole community effort to beat the game as fast as possible. Loving it.

[@ThaRixer]

Ty Katsis :)

[@osukarui]

Great stuff! Loved the personal story and great editing as always!

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks osukarui!

[@acemack2]

I havent seen any jak speedruns before this series but you still manage to make them understandable and extreemly entertaining. Great job on the series!

[@ThaRixer]

Awesome to hear man, thank you so much

[@Bintendo]

fantastic work Ricky. Everything about this video is incredible, but I especially love how you talked about the struggle glitch hunters can face in games. 97% of the time I've tried hunting for new strats I've come up short, but some might just see the other 3% and think it's easy. Can't wait for Era IV

[@ThaRixer]

I'm glad you apprecaited that bin, thanks for all the support and great contributions to this game

[@jankovac6334]

Omg this series is great. Im not even part of the speedrunning community, but this is just so good that i cant stop watching and cant wait for the time, when you release the next part. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks! Means a lot that people outside of speedrunning love the series too

[@secretmeister]

How are there 6 parts left, and 5 more major runners according to the fame chart thingy?!? this is just incredibly well put together

[@bugg6597]

Your videos have been a blast from a past. I remember watching your ratchet and clank streams, jak and daxter, sly ten years ago. I remember you getting a wr in jak 3 on stream and you were so excited you asked “what’s 9+10? 21 minutes b*tch”. I’m glad you never went anywhere, I just saw greatness in you, to take over the world if you wanted

[@CyberSpaceMonkey]

Growing up I always enjoyed escaping into the world of Jak and Daxter. In those days it didn’t even really occur to me that people would want to speed run Jak. Kid me was too busy trying not to die and deep down never wanting the game to end. It’s been really fun to see how interest and obsession with classic games lives on long after the credits roll. Thanks for the amazing content!

[@arce5473]

Watching this documentary got me thinking how many cool stories would be behind every speedrun community. I'm pretty sure this kind of videos take a lot of work but I hope more people get inspired and tell us more stories about their beloved games Congratz on the series, I'm loving every part of it

[@ThaRixer]

There are lots! I would check out the WR History about MediEvil on PS1, a video by Pap. It's been gripping me lately

[@trip2845]

"I basically threw mud at the wall to see what would stick, if I didnt, I would loose out on 10 seconds and reset into oblivion."

[@xyphlesvideoarchive]

Was a blast watching through, despite the large expectations you never disappoint brother 🫡

[@ThaRixer]

Typhles 😌

[@GlitchanBlack]

I love the build-up to your new profile picture being revealed. This was definitely worth the wait.

[@AmazingFoxtrot]

Absolutely adore these types of videos. I remember attempting many failed speed runs of the Jak series in my youth and watching these made me wanna try again

[@ThaRixer]

Give it a try man, it's really not that bad to get into, especially Jak 1 is quite beginner friendly

[@kindaslyguy4092]

Jak & Daxter The Precursor Legacy was the very first game I played on ps2. The awe and childlike wonder I felt while playing that for the first time cannot even be matched by how I just felt while watching you and the other Jak 3 speed runners just tear this game up ❤ much love and respect

[@99sonder]

Healthy competition at its finest, it's so cool to see the dust settle with one breaking new milestone ground, but the other catching up and holding a better run for the time being.

[@drygal1999]

I always loved the soundtrack's Ricky uses in those videos, and I didn't know that one of my local rap guys used "FF7 Find your way" as a beat. The work is great, we are all enjoying it so much as you when creating them

[@PROX722]

Have never played a single Jak game in my life but anxiously wait for each part of this series. Excellent stuff.

[@majora12_15]

Simply Amazing. I always find it so interesting to learn about the history of speedruns. I can't wait for all the other parts of this! I find the evolution of the movement used really fascinating! I joined the Jak speedrunning community in 2017-2018 and a lot of things like jetboard movement wherever possible was something every runner did and was mastering/mastered at the time. Seeing how the jetboard wasn't used much at first, to then go to people like Bdub and Raccoon mastering certain sections with it, and now seeing how much it's currently used throughout Jak 2 and Jak 3 just blows my mind.

[@ThaRixer]

Yea especially sections like eco mine, bomb train and palace ruins the jetboarding has really come along way.

[@SimplyNotReally]

Im watching this instead of playing Starfield, so you know you made some FIRE with this series man. Editing is SOOO good! You keep us on the edge of our seat, and really recreate the feeling of being surprised by the successes and failures. Amazing job Ricky

[@morton_hacks]

This is insane to see! I love this series, and awesome to see my comment in the Twich chat from back then, after 2014 I got really busy and stopped watching Twitch as much, so really looking forward to the next few parts after I stopped watching as much!

[@multiman3812]

U have no idea how much I'm enjoying this

[@rdmax4599]

The love, the dedication, the storytelling of these videos is amazing. As a former Jak x speedrunner, and i discovered the world of speedrunning from you, i can't thank you enough for these pieces of history you are telling to all of us! Can't wait for part IV, keep it up dude, you're awesome

[@The-Wock]

Crazy to think that this series is 1/3 completed can’t wait to see what happens next will definitely have to rewatch all parts when the whole series becomes available. Excited for the future, great job as always Ricky. 🤟

[@HollowProject]

This belongs in history museum, greatest speedrunning video saga of all time

[@Atri4]

Amazing work on this series so far, I can't imagine just how much stuff there still is to unravel with 6 more eras!

[@jaxx7955]

im loving this series, it gets to point where im thinking there is no way this can be improved upon right? then i remember there are 6 more episodes to come and that speed runners have such a unique way of looking at how to manipulate games

[@uncleenk]

this series is gonna be insane. video 3 of 9????

[@xxVincentVxx]

If there is something I've learned from watching all these different sppedrun history type videos, it's that no matter how far you've think you've come. No matter how many tricks and glitches are found. It's never the end

[@ThaRixer]

📠📠

[@gabrielmurawski7672]

This is the part when I got into twitch to watch my childhood game being spedrunned. It was entertaining to see new records down to sub 40. Great times.

[@manuel007dragon]

I'm addicted to this. I love it so much. Can't wait for the next part.

[@leonlai7976]

It's truly amazing how happy and lifting these videos are. It's more than a documentary of a speedrun it's a story that builds upon years and years of experience from not just one person but many professionals who, without this series, many wouldn't even know existed. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@JuliusCaesar103]

This series has been so good. It's super entertaining, suspenseful, it makes me not want to leave the house and keep watching.

[@SuperShadowGuard]

This is the best documentary I've every seen

[@destinyserrano2409]

I can't believe this was all 9 or 10 years ago. Time flies so fast.

[@Br0oham]

Damn dude, you're a fucking beast. I'm glad I found your channel, the following parts are going to be insane

[@zsoltballai6846]

This one I'll savor. Jak games are my childhood and your videos about speedrunning are so intriguing. Keep it up, you're awesome!

[@Oussama-uo1gf]

This series is amazing. I actually remember watching your runs back in the day and your duel with Racoon, and man I feel old. And It's crazy that this is only part 3/9 lol, keep up the good work man

[@dafire9634]

Damn, revealing the full picture of the fishbowl then changing profile picture, masterful move

[@CptGallant]

What a series... What a game... Can't wait for more episodes!

[@governorwiseman2237]

Ahhh, just starting a long and arduous travel journey when Tharixer comes along to save the day. Nice 1 ❤

[@volpe2077]

I love these so muuuuuch!!! Great freaking work Ricky, this series is exactly what I would have always wanted to see from you! :D

[@Djassie18698]

Yes! One of the small bunch of youtubers i always check to see if they have new videos, thankyou Ricky!

[@PowercellZeke]

This was a real treat to watch for me personally. This was around the time I was introduced to speedrunning (through some old vids of yours), and Jak 3 any% was the category I played the most, and this was the exact route I put the most time into. This vid made me remember Token Skip, which I always hated and was never good at lol. Excellent video once again my guy

[@ThaRixer]

Glad you liked it Zeke, and yea token skip was insanely tough

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Didn't take you for a speedrunner....

[@PowercellZeke]

@@NotOrdinaryInGames I'm not really, but I did a lot of runs when I was younger just for fun. Never submitted a time or anything. Even now, I still like to keep relatively updated on the scene

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

@@PowercellZeke And now I know.

[@jackjohnaroni]

I'm definitely gonna love the rest of the series. I remember Jak 3 being one of my first PS2 games back like 10+ years ago

[@CrazyzzzDudezzz]

God, I love Jak and Daxter. It’s so unique. No other game like, a perfect piece preserved in amber.

[@michaelprice3040]

Love the content, never done a speed run in my life but it’s so entertaining to see the limits be tested.

[@Dvalarogg]

Gotta say, you always leave Ricky's videos feeling Jaked up.

[@Yahavogdan]

This is one of the best series on youtube for me! Excited for every episode. So much detail and work went into it and it shows! I bet that by the time we reach Ep 9,there will be new things to be told for the game.

[@GonzaAnimations]

Amazing video bro the editing was on point. I loved every second of the past 3 videos man! Had to smash the sub and like!

[@ThaRixer]

I appreciate it!

[@GonzaAnimations]

@@ThaRixer No problem brother!

[@theUsual_]

Another banger vid, man. It's kinda surreal hearing the narratives around previous runners while knowing such similar storylines exist later in the game's timeline. Guess history repeats itself even in speedrunning

[@callumlees8896]

I LOVE THIS SERIES. The production is so fucking insane considering the average views it gets, keep it up man. I'm constantly checking everyday for the next episode. Waiting for you to reveal the big Jet board gltich :D

[@Foas]

Absolutely my favorite era of Jak 3, the rivalry and competition back then in 2014 is honestly like nothing else I think I've ever seen in any speedgame and I think it's what truly got me invested in the hobby

[@ThaRixer]

Happy to inspire foas, I'm glad you've stuck around man

[@Tyler__309]

Phenomenal work on this series so far. Excited for the rest.

[@scas97]

The editing during the you vs Racoon part was so so good! Loved the video and you even included the spinning duck loading so it's automatically a 10/10!

[@ThaRixer]

Glad you liked it!!

[@lacoolofunplay1516]

So moving! I've watched several of your WR video back then but I didn't know how much there was behind! Thank you for your work it's awesome!

[@SUS_AMUGUS]

This documentary is really a dream come true for me

[@juliankardasz6774]

Every upload from you makes my day. It amazing what speedrunners can accomplish on my childhood classics

[@donovanfields10]

The editing on these videos are great

[@karlhnedkovsky5214]

You know, the more and more I see of this "Era project", the more the idea of a "The man, who broke Jak in half" seems to be missing the point, as there really isn't a singular individual, who discovered the most skips in the game, but rather, the continued breaking of the game is a joint effort by the whole community!

[@weimss]

This is slowly starting to become one of my favorite series !

[@KeiraLunar]

sooner or later the any % category part of this story will end and will move onto other categories but just jeeze how fast the WR just dropped

[@ComparisonWorld0]

I love the use of the Sea mage music from Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories to start the video ❤❤❤❤

[@keonakel9678]

I’ve been really enjoying this series, thank you!

[@Jishkared]

What a blast of a vid. You never cease to up your game imho. The story-telling, the montage, the rythm. Goated. Can't wait for the next one! Also loved to recognize the bits from this last ESA, may it be the Six interview or the latest Raccoon footage :p (And new fish rules)

[@ThaRixer]

The interviews are from Winter 23 yea :)

[@Jishkared]

lmfao i got bamboozled@@ThaRixer

[@4m0nym]

I'm loving the background ost from Capsule Monster Coliseum. Haven't heard someone use it in their video before. Finally some recognition for the best yugioh game.

[@ANGELM73350]

Both the story and how you tell it are amazing, i can't wait to see how we can go 6 episodes further after that All i know is that the jetboard flight glitch is somewhere in there

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks man, and the hover glitches day will come.

[@jdxv134]

i swear the only time there is to dislike about this series is waiting for the next chapter! ill be here with baited breath for era 4 much love

[@andrel6804]

its been more then 10 years since i was so excited for a channel to upload. Keep it up!🌚

[@dr4gonblitz]

Seeing vids like this with such passion behind them inspires me :)

[@MikeAruba69]

This series is amazing! I'm looking forward to the next video soon. Speed running is like Dragon Ball. You may be the best and fastest player in a game, but there will always be someone who's better and faster than you, and that's okay! It encourages you to shatter your limits. You overcome your ceilings, breaking through your shell and reach levels beyond what your speed running skills allows. It's also about having fun!

[@aidenburgess217]

glad to see the anti-"content" renaissance. People are starting to take time again, to make videos they can be proud of. Sad the algorithm isn't picking it all up though. dont give up. this is gold

[@yoghurtboy]

Also the thumbnail for this one goes so hard.

[@Soffish583822]

This will probably shape up to be the single most in-depth documentation of a WR Progression for any game ever, kudos bossman youre a 🐐

[@THESHOWBOAT]

I'm thinking the same thing😱✨🤩

[@Witzy33]

Being an Australian viewer and seeing a Hungry Jacks Ad (Burger King in Australia) is so elite based on the context

[@checotxxxxxx]

You are a godamn hero! Seeing all the dedication you and the other runners gave to the game and to the others is admirable, such legends, and also, thank you for making these videos, these games never got the recognition they deserved, and Seeing the effort and work you put in to this so people can get to know it, is admirable, thank you

[@mblopes]

As always another amazing video!! I believe it was around this time I found you and started seeing your streams every day in the hopes of you getting sub 40 and then to the 38 mark! Can’t wait for the era IV!

[@nizmei8052]

Almost 50 minutes of a great story?! Moooom, cook some popcorn, please

[@matttwomey278]

loving this series man. keep these longer videos coming, theyre the bomb

[@suibom]

What a trip down memory lane dude. Watching these battles between you, rac and bdub back then was one of the big reasons toward myself taking on PS speedrunning as a serious hobby. Like Foas said there's an energy around this route of the category that I haven't witnessed anywhere else in speedrunning, before or since, and I think you really nailed it in re-capturing the moment where everyone started to ride the wave alongside you. The love you put into this one shines through, very excited to see how you cover the next few discoveries

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks mob :3

[@bonemarrowmedia8850]

The fact that you can watch a WR run and it would be shorter than this video really is impressive.

[@moomoocupcakes]

Can't wait for the directors cut of every episode in one with extended interviews.

[@ThaRixer]

I will do that, but no extended interviews, I have an idea to make something for Patreon though

[@szotyeee]

Just damn somehow I've felt so much joy watching the runs go for 38 mins its unbelievable and these videos are so amazing and I enjoy them sooooo much. Please keep up this freaking wonderful job!

[@AvatarONEable]

This series is just getting better by the episode

[@VongolaXZax]

I really do enjoy watching your Jak 3 Speedruns and learning the history behind them, this is something I have whenever I'm in a J&D mood. I got you with speedrunner lore and VTNVIV'S with game lore. P.S. Cool new goldfish pfp, it looks a lot more serious now. 😂

[@flamingcube]

when this is all done i'll have to watch these all back to back again

[@The_Hoff_12]

Another awesome episode! I appreciate the work you put into this, it’s very well made and highly enjoyable

[@Sotaleer]

Great vid as always Ricky. It's so refreshing to watch runners with a sense of integrity. I've met people that had taken advantage of their loading times or any other unfair tool just to get an arbitrary record. I've always liked the principle of playing on an even field with other runners, seeing that shown on this video puts a smile on my face.

[@SaltySunday]

My golly this is so well made! I love you

[@sanderbos4243]

I'm absolutely adoring this series!

[@MazeMaker4Life]

Be a sort of cool thing to me, if you did another variety of this like error I, error II, error III where you discuss the most difficult challenges for specific runs for games, and perhaps runs that were so close to being WR but fell short due to difficult segments or bizzare rng.

[@MortisDG]

Another 10/10 video man, definitely looking forward for ERA IV 🙏❤

[@kishiruto]

The way you are staging this series is way beyond a simple documentation - it's crafted like a movie. I'm Not into speedrunning at all, but in these minutes of your content, I'm absolutely zoned in! It's more than a pleasure to watch this kind of art

[@lasen_]

What a lovely ending, almost made me tear up man. Can't wait for the next era to come out!

[@blakederby3932]

This might be your best video yet, well done!

[@ThaRixer]

Thanks man