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xkcd #3246: Speedrun

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Usain Bolt holds the world record in the 100 meter speedrun.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3246/

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[–] queerlilhayseed@piefed.blahaj.zone 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Are there pairings of songs/albums and speedrun routes that line up like "DSotM" and "The Wizard of Oz"? I don't think I've ever seen such a thing but it feels like it should exist.

[–] ashenone@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not speed run routes but dopesmoker pairs up excellently with dark souls

[–] iagomago@feddit.it 4 points 1 week ago

Listening to Dopesmoker is antithetical to any kind of speedrun, I think.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not a speed run, but this guy makes incredible syncs between games and music. https://youtu.be/3heYARlA8cs

Oh lord, the silly grin I had on for that whole video. That was fabulous ty ❤️