Happy Couple, but Twice as TAS

[@TaleraxDeAvon]

I love how Bob is pretty much an anime protagonist who power-up mid combat.

[@junxilin8308]

Who is Bob?

[@TaleraxDeAvon]

@@junxilin8308 The one fighting in colosseum, while Alice going around getting the upgrades.

[@animalking183]

AHAHAHAHAHHAA

[@MumboJ]

Literally the power of friendship.

[@0rbital116]

@@junxilin8308 the one with the rainbow tie

[@BlueSR]

This is the coolest TAS i’ve ever seen

[@dddfccvd]

vid when?

[@beanslinger2]

youd think this would be the hottest

[@TheNovaChicken]

when is the stream starting?

[@EvilCherry3]

@@dddfccvd calm down

[@adrianpramadipta8631]

When vid?

[@Avg_FarronGreatsword_Enjoyer]

Imagine you are fighting this random guy in the colosseum and his nail f*cking sharpens mid fight

[@Moonstruck_Arrow]

Ooh this gives me some ideas

[@constructivecynicismsr]

this insane, crazy how far TAS has come for this game, going from "impossible to do" to this

[@jarlyk]

Ironically, getting the sync to work wasn't the hardest part of this project; that part only took a day or two, as it's basically just setting flags at specific times. The hardest part was working out the routing, with a close second being the work to edit it all together into one video.

[@deon5729]

tbf hollow knight community does not know word impossible they only hear challenge and they will take it on and beat just looks past crazy bosses that were simingly impossible for a human being and any radiance i think was made like 3 times and beaten unless it was only 2 i can t fully remember

[@_enot_]

TAS have always pushed what is impossible by finding ways around those impossibilities.

[@cameronwise1083]

After watching it twice I can safely say that this run is 9.5/10. The 0.5 off is for calling Blimpy “Bouncy Grub” and for not saying hi to Pierogie. Fantastic TAS and amazing explanation of it.

[@SoulBoyDenz]

those grub names are so cringe ngl 💀

[@wren5492]

@@SoulBoyDenz are you allergic to enjoyment

[@SoulBoyDenz]

@@wren5492 wtf does that have to do with enjoyment

[@wren5492]

@@SoulBoyDenz those names were made by another popular Hollow Knight streamer and some people still use them because it’s cute and known in the community, hence their enjoyment

[@SoulBoyDenz]

@@wren5492 yes i know it was made by skurry but its lowkey just kinda cringe

[@nonoc8772]

Damn that moment when Quack talks about the ending... Absolutely bone chilling, I was so creeped out. Love it

[@gengar_animations]

This is a brilliant tas idea, and it made for probably the greatest hollow knight tas that I’ve ever seen. Routing this must’ve been super fun.

[@jovi_monet]

"de-dark," what an awesome pun! i always look forward to your TASes, thanks!

[@jarlyk]

A suggestion I received after the fact was "Knight Vision", though I'm fairly happy with the original pun :D

[@golt8588]

i dont get it...

[@Some_Kid11]

@@golt8588 D-dark is the abbreviation of descending dark and d-dark sounds like de-dark

[@Terratomere]

@@Some_Kid11 but how is it a joke? does de dark mean something?

[@zoinkerspoinker4326]

@@Terratomere "de-dark" as in the room is brightened so the viewer can see it, and "d-dark" like the ability. it's just a hollow knight reference, which could be seen as humorous by some. hope i helped you.

[@StellariaEclipse]

I would love to see a TAS like this for true ending where Bob can't use spells and Alice can't use the nail

[@the_furf_of_july4652]

I would LOVE to see more multiplayer TAS, even if it’s a bit less thematically fitting for other routes. Wrapping my head around the routing and juggling my attention between both screens is an incredibly fun viewing experience!

[@dalemonshateu6948]

I want to see 9 knights running around collecting everything in hallownest in like half an hour

[@the_furf_of_july4652]

@@dalemonshateu6948 as if it’d take them that long!

[@dreamerofthorns]

I can't help but notice that Alice's bow is pink-white-blue while Bob's tie is rainbow colored.

[@ManioqV]

Alice has a crush on a gay 😢

[@ConcreteAfterRain]

they were married and then alice transitioned, and now they're just friends, but they stay married for tax benefits ​ @user-dt8fr4up6j

[@pyrite7139]

Alice and Bob said bi and/or genderqueer rights!

[@dreamerofthorns]

@@pyrite7139 the rainbow could mean anything between gay and general lgbt pride, and pink-white-blue is the trans colors

[@pyrite7139]

@@dreamerofthorns dw I know, that's what I'm saying lol Bob's tie could mean any number of things, since the Baker flag, although today more associated with gay men specifically while the Progress flag is more common as a catch-all community symbol, can still be used to refer to all queer identities. Genderqueer, despite being an umbrella term itself, also fits under the trans umbrella, so it's well within the range of possibilities for Alice. So, maybe Alice is genderfluid or multigender and Bob is a gay man. Maybe Alice is a trans girl and Bob is a butch lesbian. Maybe they're both bisexual or pansexual. Maybe their partnership simply doesn't fit into boxes like that. There are endless possibilities within those two flags. That's the beauty of queer relationships!

[@FernTheRobot]

This is so goofy and cute and creative! The icons of our two protagonists here and the whole framing really brings along the happy couple vibes. Could not imagine what it is like to route and sync this. Impressive work from you as always!

[@NogdWeaver]

Alice got such a cute bow Very cool TAS rlly enjoyed the vid !!

[@Meemoe_]

excellent and clear narration, was a bit difficult to watch both perspectives at the same time, but mostly trusted the editing and watching the primary perspective on screen

[@chrismuscaroler]

this is such a genius TAS, its so unique and the concept of a 2-player happy couple TAS is lovely. all the little touches like de-dark and the way the corner window faded out fully during screen transitions were so helpful too! and the little character details for their icons... i almost cried lmao

[@Drawoon]

I love how tight this is. Every ability one of them picks up is immediately used by the other one. That must have taken a lot of effort to work out.

[@claytonwood8839]

Running Happy Couple as a Happy Couple is genius, love this TAS. Might be favorite one yet, love what you do.

[@sidharthsanegepalli683]

Garlic bread cooking with the new TASes, nice job man!

[@umbra0rpng173]

Best comment

[@dazcarrr]

I can only imagine how nightmarish routing and TASing two players at once is

[@shreshthanigans]

Great TAS! So much fun to watch and kudos to all your hard work. One small feedback - the audio balance made it hard to hear your voice in certain fighting sections (e.g. the Galien/Soul Master fight)

[@Komatic5]

This is a fantastic TAS idea, and the execution with two players is also really unique. I cant imagine how much work went into just routing everything for each player, insane work and massive props to you.

[@jamport5973]

The echo in your audio works so well with the hollow knight vibes

[@whatcomesafter11]

These vids are really really fun to watch for me, perfect when I'm feeling down, hope you make more but definitely take your time ❤❤❤

[@jarlyk]

Definitely plan to make more, though they do take a while to make, yeah. :D Still mulling over possible gimmicks as well as a few other possible smaller projects that folks might enjoy. Thanks for the support.

[@benjaminsheffer6945]

This is awesome! I'd love to see Bob and Alice tackle true ending, or maybe all grubs. You could call it 'happy family'

[@zephielexe4527]

I love the idea of doing a two player TAS. Also, gotta love the pride bow and tie. Great work on this.

[@MineCraeper]

This was really fun to watch. I also love that you gave Alice a bow and Bob a tie

[@latlequin1]

Alternate title: Alice and Bob's wacky adventure to get Nailsmith a boyfriend

[@epicness2632]

I can't even imagine how hard this must've been to route. Very interesting run!

[@sanga1380]

It’s always a good day when Jarlyk releases a new TAS. Keeps me excited for silksong while enjoying hollow knight content still. Edit: thank you for saving Pierogi

[@sicongpiano8637]

Keep doing this awesome job Pls! Love it so much❤!

[@MonkeShrubb]

14:51 ah yes, my favourite strategy…. Bend reality

[@daddles.]

my favourite part of this is that the "happy couple" is speedrunning happy couple

[@jalepinojoe6285]

That was insane. Definitely need to take another look at things, there’s so much happening 95% of the time and it’s hard enough understanding a single TAS’ movement. The grub before deep nest and all those wj downdashes during deep nest were especially fun to watch. And very nice choice of music for the [REDACTED] ending.

[@Ninthalias1]

This has so much potential for things like a coop any% TAS, etc Also interesting that you chose to have two of the knight on the goal of happy couple. Also curious to see the routing on this. Thanks for another awesome TAS, Jarlyk!

[@jarlyk]

The idea actually originated with a TASer on the Discord who wanted to route and do a coop any% TAS. Unfortunately the project never made it super far (a full game TAS is a ridiculous amount of work.) Plain any% isn't really gimmicky enough for my taste, but Happy Couple fits with it thematically and I'd be wanting to do a run that saves a bunch of grubs for a while.

[@Ninthalias1]

​@@jarlykaw, that's a shame, though it is understandable. My hope was that in coop the route might have changed significantly. I take it it does not, and just ends up being the same thing but twice as fast. Not wanting to work on that is understandable, again

[@omiau4434]

2 TASes rapidly dashing with dashmaster is music to my ears

[@pkí-z1q]

Damn these TAS people are really good, they should start speedrunning

[@wanithh]

I've wanted to see this for so long. Sheo is the best

[@MazerTime]

Would love having the two views, no commentary ir editing needed, uploaded just so we get to better view at what the other tas is doing and unobstracted screen. In some parts it would been great to jump into another video and just see it again unobstracted to get a better view

[@duckdogfill]

As a split, genderfluid person this makes me happy

[@ZTNerd]

actually, wedding planning usually really is this hectic (from what ive heard, at least). fantastic tas!

[@Phantom_Buggo]

Gay% is best speedrun

[@jovi_monet]

:D

[@Themischievousmuffin]

>:D

[@morrezra]

🏳️‍🌈!

[@kackers]

what a crazy idea, i can't imagine the amount of thought that must have gone into routing both players and making sure they sync up efficiently enough i wonder what other TASes could be done significantly faster with additional players

[@rawvegankid]

I love all the things you can do with two knights! Super interesting, and I would love to see more of them!

[@SnowSloth]

loved it this has to be the coolest TAS out there

[@lisspeedrun]

That's so cool, one of the most captivating challenges I've ever seen on your channel!

[@74v13r]

This is great. It turned out very cool. Didnt expect that little plotwist at the end.

[@dumbinfp7951]

even tas's are woke now >:((((((( (as sheo's #1 fan i am very happy about this)

[@SoberVirgil]

Woke? What do you mean woke? As in they're waking up? Lol?

[@Themischievousmuffin]

@@SoberVirgilit means “awake” as in being able to see current events well? I think? Like how it’s a happy gay couple, so it’s “woke”

[@dumbinfp7951]

@@SoberVirgil I was doing a caricature of conservatives who call anything they don't like "woke" (the actual meaning is basically something that's socially progressive is woke)

[@hivecv]

This is so impressive and the editing on this video was phenomenal. So so so much fun to watch

[@moveslikejaeger6298]

You've become one of my favorite channels to see in my subscription feed, keep up the awesome work!

[@EmpinadoMaxbmdggTheSun]

Bro, it's probably so much more hard and time consuming to TAS two players, but it's sooo awesome. An idea that was probably somewhere deep in my mind but I never thought of it, and now i understand how amazing it is. great work!

[@kungfuzing1018]

Perfection. Just... perfection.

[@Quartz512_]

The knight with a bow is so cute I can't even

[@nightfallmarta6868]

aside from the absolutely amazing run, the little interaction between alice and bob at the end is so adorable

[@marissaparadis9566]

Aaaaawww alice with the little trans bow c: I love her, she's very precious

[@luisdimensity]

I find it very satisfying to watch programs do things perfectly. Great commentary complementing a great video!

[@shroomian2739]

This is one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen. Can I ask what mod you’re using to sync Alice and bob? I’d like to try this run with a friend if that’s possible.

[@jarlyk]

The TAS was created using custom modding, but there are some multiplayer mods for HK that support sharing progress. Most commonly you see them used by people doing randomizer runs together. ItemSync is one such mod for Randomizer, though apparently it requires some hackery to get it to work with vanilla check placement. You might want to look up the Hollow Knight modding Discord if you want to learn more about mods and what options there are.

[@shroomian2739]

@@jarlyk thanks, I’ve been looking for an excuse to route something new. I’ve already routed all geo rocks twice and I think if silksong doesn’t drop before 2024 I’ll have to route low% spells only

[@Themischievousmuffin]

@@shroomian2739damn dude I hope I don’t get that desperate for something new in the game I guess we just have to wait😅

[@shroomian2739]

@@Themischievousmuffinupdate I have routed low% spells only

[@leo5h]

This would be VERY intersting if it had an category

[@sajanramanathan]

This was so awesome. Fantastic TAS, great presentation, helpful commentary. 12/10

[@NyaberryOwO]

i love how they nod to eachother at the end :)

[@thepro4805]

Jarlyk, this is absolutely incredible. You've far usurped normal TASing and entered god-TASer league. Not only the constant voice commentary all along the 30 min vid, also the incredible idea and the even more bamboozlingly wonderful execution which i still wonder how even would one go about doing such thing. Also the actual TASing is amazing and im so happy we got to see this idea become a reality. Will def share this with anyone willing to hear 😂😊❤

[@octosaurinvasion]

Excellent job, wow. Not just in the awesome TAS but in the video production too. Very much appreciated.

[@thiscat4426]

This is delightful! Amazing work

[@MrRat-nm7hq]

I watched Fireb0rn react to your videos and now youre doing the VO. Great TAS, great VO. I also appreciate how you explain the obvious things, its refreshing

[@darklight645_]

I love how Alice goes to the pretty places like Blue Lake, City of Tears, and Crystal Peaks Meanwhile Bob goes to Deepnest, and Ancient Basin. Two of the creepiest places in the game.

[@momopenguin9735]

these are always a treat to watch

[@salamanteri_]

The fast and furious couple. Sorry I had to. TAS is always fun to watch and your commentary just adds more to the run. Routing this must've been interesting.

[@ashoka7273]

Very enjoyable watch! Idk if its against some sort of ruleset (considering this is a fun TAS) But actually giving Bob and Alice skins would have made it easier to keep them apart (I assume the bow & tie changes were done during editing)

[@genericuser5523]

Man TAS are always stupidly fun to watch

[@panicathedogpark]

We love a power couple 🩶🩷

[@charliewatch1805]

WOOOOOOOOWWWW I´m amazed by both your speedrunS and you comments like, my mind was going with it and WWWWOOOOOOOOWWW :3

[@YouWillNeverKnowMan]

Your videos are so fun to watch, man. You have the most creative ideas! :)

[@gogoajojo]

This is really cute oh my lord. Bob and Alice are the ultimate wingmen (wingbugs?)

[@zworx5236]

This joke wasn't made, so I feel the need to make it: TAS de-dark is better than the knight's (ddark).

[@cantsu]

this is so cool but also so beyond me, TASing already fries my brain but having 2 players in one TAS is something else..

[@shrubb6999]

What in the world, what are those diagonal dashes 10:20 , ive never seen that before, also cool TAS, i like the 2 player idea Idk if you explained in video lol 💀 i watched the whole thing without audio

[@jarlyk]

when you downdash immediately after a wall jump, the wall jump horizontal kick adds to the downdash motion and you move diagonally

[@shrubb6999]

​@@jarlykoh interesting, thats what i guessed was happening, i will also assume this is fixed in current patch and not do any research myself 👽

[@charlierosary]

Yo this TAS time is the exact record for any% nmg

[@metroidnerd9001]

Now that Alice and Bob have played matchmaker, are they going to teach them about cryptography and cybersecurity? Jokes aside, this TAS was great.

[@BadChess56]

LOL probably few understand. I love cryptography; I would teach them.

[@blunderbus2695]

Who would be Eve in this scenario?

[@chaseashby8585]

boy I sure do love me some good ol' reality manipulation

[@HollowPass]

This is so good

[@Netsuki]

Okay, you are a madman. It's already tons of work to do just regular TAS, but you decided to do this in co-op, programming two characters at the same time. Props for you for doing so! EDIT: Btw, it reminds me of characters that I have written, who are actually one character with two separate bodies and they share everything between themselves.

[@jarlyk]

I've always loved the concept of multiple embodiment; there's a character in Peter F Hamilton's Void Trilogy who is a single person with multiple bodies. It was also the main gimmick of the pretty good TV show Sense8 (though their linkage was a bit more variable in intensity.) Definitely an interesting area to explore.

[@Netsuki]

@@jarlyk I came up with that idea randomly, possibly when thinking about bilocation. I even came up with explanation why one character has two bodies, but I don't remember which concept I dubbed "final". I like to change my ideas if I think different outcome (or explanation) is better.

[@cccc8141]

Hey Jarlyk, awesome TAS! I actually had an idea for another, if it sounds interesting, although defineitly a bit slow. A no soul run would be really cool to see TAS'd, and I dont mean no spells, I mean no gaining soul period. Sample did a video of it and it has some parts you could probably speed up or branch from, and I feel itd be cool to see perfected!

[@clarfonthey]

What a happy couple

[@saamady]

My brain is hurting just imagining how you route something like this

[@thecynicalone7655]

I can't wait for their next cryotography paper!

[@KaeraNeko]

I actually managed to do the double aspid kill with the stalactite a couple days ago, and it made me feel awesome :3

[@Voidbear_FNaF_and_Undertale]

The colosseum in this made me realize that you can fight infected gruzzers before you can infect crossroads. Also that you had full health fury the entire second one (and if you pointed that out, sorry, there were a few moments life distracted me from the video)

[@kokodi01]

Hello and welcome to another episode of "What we doin without Silksong"!

[@josiahswanson1]

I love the voiceover jarlyk you’re my new favorite hk youtuber 😭😭

[@richmond7660]

lets go a new TAS

[@Immys_Art]

This is such a fun idea!

[@user-fr4hg8md5p]

Your getting married and your going to like it!” -the knight

[@Patrik2569]

OMG. This is even better than I thought it would be!🔥🔥

[@Zumikaku]

That one married couple who actually has their shit together:

[@the_furf_of_july4652]

15:27 This is the spike grub “Mee-“

[@M3rcur1i]

It was beautiful.

[@asherdemareuil8188]

So cool that there is 2 TAS

[@MarbleOceans]

What a lovely idea for a TAS :)

[@FracturedStaffOfArmadyl]

This tas is insane and wonderful!

[@theworldsperson5705]

Now hollow knight TAS is getting more action than me? 😔 man

[@iamdivan7368]

"Sir! Our enemy is a speedrunner!" "What kind of speedrunner?" "It's TAS sir! What do we do?" "...There is nothing we can do" *Napoleon song starts playing*