I got the Heart of the Swarm Speedrun World Record! [Speedrun Showcase]

[@puny3258]

How often does he mend? I'm here to find out! 9:11 Unlocks Mend 9:12 Abathur tells him to Mend 9:28 Says Mend 9:29 Uses Mend 16:08 Swaps to Mend 16:08 Says Mend 16:41 Uses Mend 16:45 Uses Mend 16:49 Uses Mend 16:51 Says Mend 17:34 Uses Mend 17:35 TheRealRhyme asks if he can start timing out people in twitch chat who are spamming "MEND" 18:03 Uses Mend 18:28 Uses Mend 18:33 Uses Mend 18:37 Uses Mend 18:41 Uses Mend 18:48 Uses Mend 18:53 Uses Mend 20:29 Uses Mend 20:34 Uses Mend 20:36 Uses Mend 20:47 Uses Mend on Dehaka 20:49 Says Mend 21:02 Says Mend 21:02 Uses Mend 21:08 Uses Mend 21:11 Uses Mend 21:21 Uses Mend 21:29 Uses Mend 21:30 Says Mend 21:34 Uses Mend 21:54 Uses Mend 21:58 Says Mend 22:02 Uses Mend 22:06 Uses Mend 22:11 Uses Mend 22:16 Uses Mend 22:19 Says Mend 22:22 Uses Mend 22:28 Uses Mend 22:31 Uses Mend 22:36 Uses Mend Did I miss any? Please let me know! Anyway, this was a treMENDous video! Nice work Grant

[@ArariaKAgelessTraveller]

ComMENDable

[@carbonbeaker409]

Commander Shepard eh, I truly don’t mend

[@carbonbeaker409]

@Wren Alger you broke the chain, you must mend your ways

[@carbonbeaker409]

I’ll stick with this train till the bitter mend

[@46896936]

Oh mend how many levels you needed to get so much mending

[@GiantGrantGames]

As some of you may be aware, the Australian Protoss player Probe beat this time a few days ago, grabbing first place. This travesty has been fixed and I will be returning to the World Record slot as soon as my newest run is verified. Sorry about that!

[@kaplislemesis4789]

why cant u play on ladder? whats your rank? silver? bronze league hero?

[@zaxtonhong3958]

Kaplis Lemesis 0:00 Top right

[@johnnamkeh1290]

@@kaplislemesis4789 What's your age? 14? 13?

[@kaplislemesis4789]

@@johnnamkeh1290 1413

[@ki-youngjang4067]

Congrats on reclaiming your record. No misclicks this time!

[@somegeek153]

That hatchery creep thing is clever, I never thought of doing that, might give it a go lol.

[@ShjadeNexayre]

It's basically the same idea as Zerg cheese strats in multiplayer with canceling a hatch into building a spine crawler on the small patch of creep it created.

[@CongaYT]

It's used in PvP sometimes, you can make a spine crawler without needing sustainable creep to troll people You also do that, then make the spine crawler reroot itself on an opponent's hatchery's creep~

[@amgonnabakeyobread]

You can also sometimes use it against Protoss if you Hatchery block their natural for whatever reason, cancelling for an evolution chamber gives you a bunch of extra cockblock time. Scouting P is a giant red flag in itself(since overlords fulfil this role just fine) so be prepared for them to react in an unusual way.

[@CongaYT]

@@amgonnabakeyobread "Scouting P is a giant red flag in itself" No, it's pretty common; overlords are slow and you can't exactly play distraction with them; nor prepare any proxy hatcheries if you're in to that

[@amgonnabakeyobread]

@@CongaYT I suppose you're right. .I only really encounter this stuff in ZvR personally :D What's your mmr? Maybe we could practise some stuff

[@Aizensama153]

seeing units die in your runs feels wrong...

[@bmkorean1]

I was about to say the exact same thing LOL

[@natanoj16]

Hmm what about a 'deathless speed run'?

[@Xenogrief]

@@natanoj16 oh god the pain

[@geniumme2502]

@@natanoj16 haha i think u didnt get the memo :P

[@SephirothRyu]

this so much. An upvote to you to honor the death of every poor zergling!

[@calvinginn1637]

Zerglings: "Hey, GGG is playing campaign again! It must be a deathless ru-"

[@tigran010]

3G: "You all will be a great sacreface"

[@GnumpStonetoe]

@@tigran010 (fyi: sacrifice*)

[@starlord360xy24]

@@GnumpStonetoe *Meat Shield*

[@SephirothRyu]

Yeah, the thing about your little intro, GGG. We weren't upset with you getting only third place because we were still in a state of shock that you killed so many of your own units. *AND NOW YOU ARE KILLING SO MANY ADORABLE ZERGLINGS!!!*

[@Toastmaster_5000]

Haha well to be fair, he still managed to kill fewer units than you're normally expected to.

[@EldritchRoe]

For the crucible Mission: The AI gets REALLY messed up if you spread creep around the level. The attack waves visit each creep tumor, both active and inactive, and trail a path around the level. This can delay them significantly, and in some cases cause them to stop spawning up until the final wave. I have no idea why this happens, but i use it every time and its hilarious. it even causes the two fighting armies to stop spawning as well. Note that this bug does not effect flying units for some reason.

[@unexpected2475]

Now that is extremely funny.

[@CC-tl3zs]

@@unexpected2475 neato

[@Thiccoman]

I played it this month but the enemy didn't deviate from their attack paths :( I did spread it almost to every corner on the map

[@araonthedrake4049]

@@ThiccomanMaybe it only works on a specific difficulty?

[@grisus7254]

19:02 when you hear it from far away it sounds like: ”I don’t like Stukov and ultralisks” but up close it sounds like: ”I like Stukov and ultralisks”

[@Sh1penfire]

Possibly because the sound waves are being more spread out as they go there for changing the message. IDK whether the effect is strong enough but this is so funny

[@caiofleury3924]

Trippy. How did you figure that out?

[@grisus7254]

Caio Fleury I thought that him saying ”I DONT like Stukov and ultralisks” was weird in the context so I listened to it again up close

[@CGDW2]

I hear him say "I don't like- " the first time. Then I read your comment, went back, and heard him say "I like-" Then the third time I heard "I don't like-" again. It's "I like" but he says it stressing "I" in a weird way, creating this effect. Interesting.

[@JotaDeeMeO]

he stretches the I in a "I----ud like..." Way. Which makes it sounds as any of the two things depending on your hearing.

[@Inqway]

Every sports coach ever: "You can't be the best straight away" 3G: "Try me"

[@TDBhCorsica]

Warimano I mean he is Masters 1 on ladder so that helps a little

[@chavzone]

He also practices a ton for his videos...

[@zes7215]

wronx

[@hassanawdi3793]

Any game u can't legit speedrun blind playthrough

[@Kerrigan-QOB]

Yes, sport coaches are like that. Sadly, i forgot my dash ability

[@williamcadenhead6759]

"Then I messed up"... 1st in the world....

[@minscandboo9749]

Congratulations on the world record! It’s awesome to hear you found some nice time saves yourself and the fact that there are some improvements you can make to the way you play just means your time can get even lower!

[@meeperdudeify]

He's actually alread moved on to LotV any%, his first practice run was today

[@DravenReactions]

It's not the world record though

[@boshikagebira4753]

Getting a speed run world record for games like this DESERVE respect

[@jadusiv]

Agreed.

[@neodymus]

Truth is, starcraft 2 is not a game usually speedrun. But even saying that, you must be good at the game and good at speedrun to try the run, so that's quite an achievement to be #1.

[@sasinmo]

Idk about you, but there are only 10 records in speedrun website. This means there is no competition. I'm saying this because you said getting a world record in this game as if it's super impressive, but really there is no one else doing speedruns for this game, which is still commendable he got a WR, but isn't as impressive as you make it seem. It looks like your respect is for this niche game because you perceive it as difficult, but that only applies vs human players. VS AI this game isn't that difficult. He doesn't deserve respect for playing this specific game, he should be respected for his effort not for this specific game...

[@Krosis_]

@@sasinmo completely agree with you. The run is far from being optimised either

[@johannoas1]

yeah starcraft in normal settings is usually a multiple hour game for even one mission. and he makes the dlc with 10 missions in 2.

[@DaveyGunface]

I've been trying to catch as much streams as I could with my schedule. Seeing you learn the route, and eventually get this WR on stream was freaking awesome. En Taro Grant

[@subboy1373]

Man just casually sets a world record in his free time while trying to make deathless runs, what a lad

[@AlexaDoee]

it warms my heart to see SCII being played a decade later

[@AmericanCaesarian]

We still do be playing

[@spanishprotossstalker7475]

i started playing early this year and its just so good man

[@JoseGutierrez-jd8ss]

Actually watching this youtube channel made me want to play the whole story all over again

[@dew9103]

@@JoseGutierrez-jd8sswings is free

[@scarletcat4735]

3:35 I am the Swarm. I am Thor.

[@gerbenrampaart8042]

“As someone new to speedrunning...”

[@matthewsnow9316]

His runs are always about mastering the game. Fun fact though, mastery becomes speed.

[@bottax1936]

I started watching you really recently cause of your 0 deaths runs and i thought you were pretty good at the game already. Little did i know that you would get world record so soon. Congrats man you are awesome :D

[@thaiwin6173]

Keep up the Startcraft Content! I can only watch Pro-casts for so long. Your Starcraft 2 special runs are a great fresh take on a decade old game.

[@ChiekChiek]

Congrats man, I enjoyed watching it live last friday :D

[@albertlofling7310]

mend?

[@braden459]

Your videos helped me get through a really rough recovery from jaw surgery. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@ghysling]

Hell yeah, grats! Also, thanks for the highlights it's really interesting.

[@WokiesareAllHypocrites]

Sometime someone so OP that the whole community shut their trap and cheer in awe at how incredibly awesome he is. That's you my dude GGG, you madlad

[@eemiljuvonen1741]

Your videos are insanely high quality, keep up the good work!

[@jojameson5264]

So I never heard of Starcraft or your channel until your challenge videos showed up in my feed. And you've made me a fan and I haven't even played the games yet. I spent hours reading lore and guides adn gameplay tips after watching becuase I was fascinated. Congrats on your win! I guess I'm buying Starcraft next paycheck.

[@markoth3284]

just so you know its free

[@jadusiv]

That was an awesome overview of your speed run. Nice work there Ender Wiggin.

[@albertlofling7310]

This was such a fun run, so hype when you won the world record :D

[@albertlofling7310]

MENDMENDM;NEDMNEMDNEMNDMENDMNEMNDMENDMENDMENDMENMDNEMDNEMNDMENDMNEMDNEMNDEMNMD

[@luketalbot2643]

Loved watching this live, was well worth ruining my sleep schedule!

[@umechrono]

Replaying all the campaigns "with you" and because of you. Thanks

[@Septimus_ii]

This is seriously impressive. Not only have you improved the run, you've done it by so much that even this time seems like it can be significantly improved

[@TheExplodedGamer]

Congrats on the WR gj

[@Purin1023]

I really appreciate these videos. As someone who has only ever played SC casually and pretty much never touched the scenarios, it is so interesting to have these runs actually explained. After your Wings of Liberty speedrun video, I went looking for speedruns of HotS and LotV, but the runs were all basically without commentary and on very low graphics settings. It was super unsatisfying to watch. I hope we get to see a LotV speedrun sometime soon :)

[@dylantippetts1541]

I saw your videos on my recommended on KZbin and really enjoyed the first I saw. I’ve watched a good chunk already and enjoyed them so much that I decided to give StarCraft a try. It’s quickly becoming my one of my favorite games even though I’m trash at it. Keep up the great content!

[@coyrex1480]

Really like this format. I dont see most world record holders make a summary of their run like this, but I really like it condensed like this. Great editing!

[@olemanshavadoo7893]

I appreciate you. Watching your videos has made me way better at Starcraft. I only play the campaigns but that’s all I’m into

[@carlitosfmc]

Congratulations! very impressive

[@rocksteady9826]

Amazing man, incredible play. So I caught at the end that you are new to Speed running. my friend, when I was speed running DOOM (UV any %), I was new as well. So what I did and I am sure you did the same was watch what these guys were doing. After a few thousand attempts I got my record. I was "new" to speed running as well. It is all about practice makes perfect and those that have the drive to make things happen, well, they make things happen! So congrats dude, it takes a special person to watch speed runs and go outside the box and think of different strats, that is what you did and it is highly impressive.

[@skuarf]

"Summoning Salt wants to know your location"

[@SioxGreyWolf]

I feel like things learned during deathless helped these runs loads.

[@DirtyHarry204]

I love your content. Great editing and very pleasant voice. I hope you do more campaign content!

[@levuseusz]

This is the best SC channel ever! Love your idea of interesting content and great commentary.

[@Arthrexx]

GG Dude. Looking forward to see you pushing the WR even further by optimizing the routes even more.

[@catto3504]

11:20 "Flurst flash freeze" - a bit of a tongue twister. Congrats on the record regardless ☺️

[@Freedbot]

Good run, good production quality on the vid. Narration. Editing. Chapters. Nice.

[@LucyKaida]

Congrats man! Now get the other 2 as well :p

[@AlexAshpool]

Congrats on your WR! I've enjoyed your SC2 videos a lot.

[@timt5949]

Congrats! Really nice summary of the run too!

[@jawnsea4432]

GRATS! From a fellow speed runner im proud of you!

[@SpaceMonke99]

I shit you not, half an hour ago I was thinking about when I could see another video from you. Talk about timing man.

[@Murtaskegg]

Your voiceover is so relaxing to listen to :) Nice video and congrats.

[@milesbilleter4782]

What a great video editor excellent content dude. Really look forward to you vids.

[@l3rn465]

Dude i love how you sound and games you play, thanks very much for your videos

[@melequin]

So stoked for you! Nice work!

[@elgatous]

OMG I love these challenge videos please keep uploading them

[@Erik_Arnqvist]

Regarding the "With Friends Like These" mission. It's fully possible to do that way faster than current world record of 5m 02s. My personal record is 4m 33s. I did a way more sneak strategy like you mentioned. Basically ignoring helping the AI and just going for the end boss solo.

[@ZPRsc2]

I'd love to see a video of that. That record isn't too great but 4:33 is really fast

[@Erik_Arnqvist]

ZPR Oh hi recognize that name. Yeah it’s on my channel

[@ZPRsc2]

@@Erik_Arnqvist Oh nice, I didn't even look at that. Great run! I haven't looked at HotS for a while but I didn't think skipping level 3 on the Hyperion was viable

[@Erik_Arnqvist]

Thanks! I’ve even tried skipping level 2 but has so far been unsuccessful lmao

[@ZPRsc2]

@@Erik_Arnqvist Do you want me to put it on the leaderboards? You can also just submit it on speedrun.com yourself

[@temillo4104]

It's so fun watching this kind of videos , keep the good job

[@marshallgarey2913]

Congrats! I love watching speedrunning and it's neat to see you do so well so fast

[@theopnerd9902]

i love your content always exciting to see you've uploaded

[@ZebbysGameRoom]

Gratz Grant! Holy crap that's amazing.

[@dudkisc2810]

Very impressive run, Grant! Congrats on the world record!

[@baloonman5]

Congrats dude! That's a great achievement!

[@TheJJZeeman]

Very nice showcase of talent and thought process, I love it!!

[@Aelfraed26]

Amazing run. Congratulations.

[@mariusweber4990]

This is so fun to watch honestly. I love it!

[@sir.mannington]

Hot damn, a full minute, nicely done man!

[@lukasgreef2372]

This is great content SIr Really cool! Keep making more

[@edpistemic]

Man! I really admire your incredible ability to analyse and optimise these games!

[@Froggie122]

Great job dude!! That tactic in Fire In The Sky is genius

[@DoomDutch]

Congratz!

[@KArchine]

Congratulations, fantastic work!

[@movingtarget0867]

Amazing run! Welcome to speedrunning, i hope to see more!

[@aldenchico1906]

Congratulations on ur WR man :)

[@commandertex4389]

Hell yeah dude good job

[@hivestalker]

The campaign in sc2 i feel is extremely well made and underrated, kudos to you bringing the attention it deserves. Keep up the good work

[@TheFuriator]

Congratulations on the WR!!

[@Phagocytosis]

14:42 Hey, you didn't even mention the RNG repair bot spawn from one of the fighters! That was exciting as well.

[@jacobbecker2157]

I think it would be really cool to see a brutal all achievements run of all three campaigns to unlock the one player portrait. Plus it could also turn into a new speed run category that would roughly be 6 hours long lol. Love the videos and hope to see more!

[@thomasbishop4713]

Hey keep up the good work, this is really impressive.

[@TalAstarEkven]

I just watched this again and got interested in checking how long GiantGrantGames was on first place. I expected it to be a few month at most, but the speedrun record was only broken a month ago in Janurary 2023, meaning that he was somewhere between 1 and 2 years the record holder. That is kind of cool.

[@edgarwas6944]

Wrong, click on Filters, Obsolete runs Shown on speedrun site and you will see it was beaten in less than two months

[@alikay9721]

Great stuff man, keep up the good work! Stay humble, stay hungry!

[@shu41231]

Oh you commentated over this... I loved the live talking better... mostly because there was a pretty solid chunk of time where the word Mend was just about everything

[@zhelyazkogrudov6476]

glad i found your channel, so fun :)

[@malusdarkhammer5484]

Congratulations man, well deserved 👏

[@Y0G0FU]

this was impressive. Well done :D

[@georgiishmakov9588]

"and I promise that Nova covert ops deathless is next"

[@Solountranseunte]

Incredible, good quality content!

[@merlockqueen4137]

hope your having fun bro :D

[@SanraiDalris]

Damn, you beat a nearly year old record with a minute and a half time save? That’s insane.

[@thonex8787]

i LUV the comments by units flashing up always makes me go back 5 seconds just to read again :D

[@Dan-bq1dz]

love that your playing the excellent, criminally underrated SC1 zerg ost

[@someordinaryperson6222]

Nice work and amazing you got the Word rekord

[@umbruh949]

Super late comment but I just had to say, this is probably my third time watching this because it is such a good Video, it has it all, explaining stuff, funny editing and overall just good "pace" of the video

[@zachgoff7796]

His record got beaten 5 days ago, I’m sad now :(

[@officialSimontetsuo]

Bloody got The WR by 10 Mins

[@kuyazergy1884]

Dam mate. Congrats on your biggest achievement, yet!

[@rock3tson204]

WELL IN GRANT GOOD JOB

[@JustSilverCh]

Even with your update, congrats dude. Getting first in the world even if only for a few days is really impressive!

[@onnol917]

That sweet sc1 zerg music was very fitting. Well done on the run

[@Regunes]

The hatch trick of the bone mission has been uncovered at last.

[@elgirl19]

Damn you have truly mastered these missions

[@corvoattano8567]

Congrats man!