[MKWii TAS] Rainbow Road (Ultra) - 38.695

Authors: Malleo, ‪@Monster3rum‬ , ‪@mkwLuke‬ , ‪@justin3055‬ , ‪@Kierio04‬ , ‪@EjayB‬ , ‪@cesar_mk‬, ‪@citrinitas7815‬
This is a Tool-Assisted Speedrun (TAS). For more information, please visit tasvideos.org
TAS BKT Cut: -1:06.382
Previous BKT (1:45.077 by RS, Luke, Malleo): • [MKWii TAS] Rainbow Ro...
Current No-Glitch BKT (2:14.984 by RS, Luke, Marth, Ejay): • [MKWii TAS] Rainbow Ro...
Current Real-Time WR (1:56.824 by Justin): • Video
Alternative Encode with Debug Info: • [MKWii TAS] Rainbow Ro...
Music: Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Tetris A Theme
Over 2 years since I proved that Rainbow Road ultra could be done 3 times in a time trial, we have finally put together a 3lap Rainbow Road TAS. Attempts were made to start a TAS using the Quacker, but due to the sheer difficulty of the 1 mushroom ultra, we ultimately abandoned the project.
Fast forward to a month ago and Justin has discovered the RR ultra can be done with 1 mushroom using the Shooting Star. Not only is this strategy RTA viable, it's objectively faster than the Quacker method. Since this method is faster, easier, and more fun to work on, motivations were high to tackle this track once and for all.
For the start of each lap, our goal is to start charging a standstill mini-turbo as early as possible, while still landing in an optimal position to set up for the wallclip. We can bonk the wall pretty early and use our airtime and momentum to keep moving away from the finish line while charging the SSMT. The clip itself just involves drifting, shrooming, and wheeling in just the right way such that we get a few frames of airtime before bonking the wall. The drift helps us rotate Funky to the right, so that he'll take a more direct path towards the last ramp. Upon landing, we can exploit outward-drifting bike mechanics; we start a right drift but then hold left. This actually shoots us considerably far to the left, allowing us to avoid bonking the ramp wall and carry a considerable amount of momentum off the trick ramp.
At the end of each lap, we perform a superhop. This outward-drifting bike exploit allows us to build what we call "External Velocity", ultimately allowing us to reach the speed cap. While this primarily saves time when entering a new lap, this is set up fast enough such that we actually save time before crossing into a new lap versus not doing the superhop. On the last lap, we perform the superhop in the opposite direction. This ultimately allows us to take a much more direct line towards the finish line.
On a personal note: it really warms my heart to see so many authors coming together to help make this possible. 15 years after the game's release and the TAS scene is still going strong. I'm excited for what's to come!
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[@linny356]

this is one of the most insane mkw tases i've ever seen

[@Margen67]

birb

[@casualamber]

Birb

[@marnevanvliet26]

They can only get crazier as time moves forward!

[@linny356]

@@marnevanvliet26 that's why i'm always so excited for the next generation of tas

[@marnevanvliet26]

@@linny356 yep, that's also the entire point for me

[@Kierio04]

Two years later, and we've done it. This is the beginning of the next era of MKWii TASing - I cannot put into words how excited I am for the rest of this year. Thank you to everyone who made this collab as exciting as it was. Fun fact: this is now the 7th fastest track for unrestricted 3laps! (behind rSL, CM, WGM, rDKJP, MG, and GV)

[@spacewhalegaming4161]

all me

[@La-Machina]

This was absolutely surreal to watch. I remember not too long ago Malleo uploading a video of discovering that 1 shroom rainbow ultra was possible. I dip from the community for a seemingly such a short amount of time, and I get greeted with this. Absolutely phenomenal. Almost makes me wanna become a TASer (issue: i have no idea how and probably will suck)

[@Kierio04]

“not too long ago” it was actually the end of 2020! 😛

[@cesar_mk]

the good work has its reward

[@RSw_Why]

@@La-Machina If you want to learn how to TAS but don't know, the only way to know is to learn!

[@Luingi]

On June 4, 1949, the first monkey went into space who would've ever known they would race in space too

[@EPIK95]

It's so surreal to finally see a complete 3/3 glitch tas on this track. Huge props to everyone involved!

[@tylerlarsen1842]

I never thought I would see the day where Rainbow Road was the 7th fastest track in the game, but here we are almost 15 years later.

[@justin3055]

Thank you Malleo for your persistent effort over the past month making this awesome TAS along with everyone else who contributed

[@Kierio04]

Thank YOU for saving the TAS community by creating an actually tolerable category to kickstart the new activity!

[@ericdanielski4802]

​@@Kierio04 Sounds interesting. Which category?

[@Kierio04]

@@ericdanielski4802 this one…?

[@ericdanielski4802]

@@Kierio04 Sounds good. The category Ultra Shortcut is really important.

[@Monster3rum]

One of the most impressive TASes ever! I’m truly honored to be a part of such a big project :) Great work on this!

[@117james]

So glad I got to witness all the progress in the last month. This is truly incredible, congrats and good job to all of you guys 🎊

[@beanzard64]

This track has so much potential, I’m looking forward to seeing a 2/3 RTA run. Super cool TAS, congrats!

[@a-zadri]

I'm gonna be honest- I didn't read the title beyond "TAS" and just clicked. And then when I realised what I was watching? Priceless.

[@cesar_mk]

so happy this run was made real, really glad i was able to help with the run and the amazing work everyone did on this

[@Kierio04]

Welcome to TAS GANG

[@JohnLennonisMe]

💀

[@cesar_mk]

@@JohnLennonisMe y tú eras?

[@SlanderMonkey]

WOW the synching up with the music crescendo! Incredible feeling!

[@mkwiicore]

This is incredible!! This is the biggest TAS time cut ever I think.

[@IronyAmI]

In the old days rainbow road used to own us. Now we have tamed it. Great job tas gang

[@danielchillis7878]

Nice record malleo. Nice superhopping, glitch bkt’s TASes.

[@matteobesho]

It's great to see the shooting star get some love in the TASes on mkwii

[@RedPandaSmash]

I didn't know what to expect with outside drift. You should have seen the look of awe on my face on the first lap.

[@denzeltheeternalunderstudy2858]

I didn’t see this coming. This was a real treat to watch! Keep up the good work!

[@RobertMcKinnonMainChannel]

now THIS is a TAS, folks! this actually made my day lol thank you so much to all the TASers for making this!!! this is really truly amazing

[@saunaboi4910]

Finally a 3/3 glitch run on RR. Awesome TAS!

[@finlays5683]

This game just keeps on giving holy shit

[@blazingmo684]

Best TAS in MKWII I've ever seen!!!

[@diegorlaw]

The work by everyone in the tasing community has been amazing recently. Great job, can't wait to see more done in the future!

[@EjayB]

teamwork makes the dream work

[@SwareJonge]

Biggest TAS BKT cut by 0.910. Insane

[@ToineMKW]

what is the second biggest cut?

[@arceuskarp4542]

Yo a summoning salt video and a malleo video in the same hour? We're eating good tonight

[@poxx9733]

What an awesome record. This is amazing feat!

[@chubbss_1]

I never thought I would see this day, good job TAS GANG!!!

[@sethmaki1479]

You made my heart jump as soon i saw this video, glad your back!

[@JanC3381]

Dude this TAS guy is mad cracked

[@worldsboss]

This TAS has been a dream for so many for such a long time. Amazing to finally see it become a reality! 😁

[@almightyshoe02]

I have never seen that rapid hop tech. Neat!

[@Tanka036]

Finally, the 1 mushroom Ultra strat for 3 lap. It's truly a beauty.

[@Hidden_Fern]

This is insane, congrats on finally getting all 3 laps!!!

[@christianpadin567]

The music getting intense as soon as the first jump is landed and then soft when done is so satisfying.

[@JuliusDerzocker]

When physics is just a suggestion... That is one impressive jump!

[@brycemkw]

Seeing that time is so surreal

[@sethdon1100]

OH MY GOODNESS THE MADLADS DONE IT!!!!

[@rodonic01]

This is so very amazing!

[@stpeepy]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@abby_babber]

Glad to see that you're back Malleo. Hope your TAS efforts are going well. I can't wait to see the progress on Paper Mario TTYD 100%.

[@MitchAUS_]

This is amazing

[@Austin101123]

I was waiting for a 3lap rainbow road tas!! Holy shit!!! AWESOME JOB KIERIO, MALLEO, JUSTIN, LUKE, EJAY, DARK, CITRINITAS!!!

[@JMM435]

Incredible work, guys! :)

[@MKWiiExploder]

Great stuff

[@starlight4649]

The music was perfect But whats even more perfect is the constant goofball sounds of funky kong

[@louiswolfe5012]

Damn GGs Rainbow Road

[@lowercaseletters_]

WOW, what an amazing TAS! The 3/3 Rainbow Road Glitch TAS has been done with a MINUTE TIMECUT over the 1/3 Glitch which is nuts. Another sub minute 3lap TAS is nuts. Luke is a name that I haven't seen in a while for a TAS BKT. Thanks for explaining the TAS in the description.

[@OPP03]

HOLY COW! THAT WAS EPIC! I didn't know that this was possible. From just barely being able to cross this barrier once before, to doing it in all 3 laps, this has shown how much progress the MKW TAS community has made on Rainbow Road. Kudos to you all.

[@user-sy4by6gi2e]

Malleo is BACK😍😍

[@mtz8033]

beautiful

[@sellectable4799]

That was fucking awesome

[@mauricejones7203]

it just all looks so simple congrats man

[@barrybenbart]

Superhopping, new strat to do the ultra, I love it! Awesome TAS!

[@jammies701]

Nice run

[@Zihark_]

IT'S SO SATISFYING 😭

[@sustaining]

god i remember seeing you work on just lap 1 not that long ago thats crazy how fast it was done

[@Merlinistisch]

Yay

[@pagandonnie9249]

Glad you’re back, hope you’re well 😊

[@Blu3_Bonnie]

This TAS was fire!

[@thebestworst8002]

Imagine showing this to someone 10 years ago. They would confidently say this was all cheats

[@bodge_]

Superb

[@cursedred_]

Man this was a nice run can’t wait to see someone actually do this trick. Seems viable enough.

[@KaiMK]

THIS IS CRAZY OMG WTF JESUS VCHRIST

[@derby3320]

crazy

[@Maxxieuguu]

Mind bowing man. Great work!

[@zNestrian]

Absolutely amazing

[@KyoakuNaKira]

Mindblown

[@Nico2718_]

Finally, the 3 lap we were all been waiting for! Tbh, I wasn't expecting such a low time though, this is insane! 💪🔥 Btw, 38s, a wallclip and the air time, boost panels, a very large 180° turn... yet there's room for superhopping 🤣

[@rosellarade]

holy shit i don’t understand what’s going on here but it’s insane nonetheless

[@archerbrown8733]

Wow! Gg!

[@BGP00]

nice work bro this is prob the best mkw tas of all time

[@SmallXD]

Holy moly this shortcut has improved so much

[@armakeen3576]

I've been waiting for this for soooo long, ever since you showed that video where you do the ultra shortcut with only 1 shroom. It's been like what, 4 years? The technique used is quite different tho! Great job to everyone who participated

[@RADish-official]

This is hands down the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced

[@fge627]

Of course, of course you did it... Best thing I've seen all day.

[@jujt2258]

HOLY FUCK WHAT

[@Zachruff]

Imagine showing this to a caveman in -2000 BC

[@mustachefish4841]

Goats.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

Holy donkey balls. That is absolutely amazing

[@Emel_unlegit]

Insane omg, you can really see the potential of outside drift here

[@alexw0310]

Great music choice. Even greater TAS

[@kunkun2392]

Whats the name of this music? Is really familiar but i cant Remember the name of it

[@alexw0310]

@@kunkun2392 Tetris Type A from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

[@disgustof-riley8338]

Wait, WHAT?

[@MKWiiREEDY94]

Flawless

[@Fuesch]

Jaw-dropping.

[@MagikMKW]

Imagine posting this in the Skype chat in 2013

[@prizm9515]

Amazing.

[@garnet1918]

Great work, and great music!

[@BossBoy208]

Sorry for the late comment, but congrats to everyone who worked on this. Being in vc with some of you as you worked on it was fun.

[@HEHEHE_I_AM_A_SUPAHSTAR_WARRIA]

Insane

[@magtea3836]

We’ve come a long way since baby daisy

[@user-rq5nk6mn8q]

ついにきた

[@icanhearcolors3984]

Classic TAS GANG W

[@BlazingStorm8895]

3 executions of the ultra shortcut with 1 mushroom per lap is absolutely incredible, I hope that Summoning Salt mentions you and this TAS if he does another MKWii speed running video

[@2555]

insane

[@ikoopa15]

Most insolent TAS I have ever seen, on the queen course and with 1’+ Cut. That’s insane

[@Eturnes]

so legendary, this feels like a synthesis of the discoveries TAS community made in the last few years

[@nick30brodeur]

If you look really closely at times you can see the rest of the track

[@Greennoob2]

This is extremely exciting. Rainbow Road has an improved ultra that's RTA viable?!

[@bodaciousdasani]

This video will truly change the history of Mario Kart Wii.