From 7d407c8f84f826c7c29d649deac3d0f6d2f447fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ericthelemur Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2023 22:16:38 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update content all over Co-authored-by: Samit Awal Co-authored-by: Joel Coulon --- content/event_info.md | 4 ++-- content/guide_loc.md | 29 +++++++++-------------------- content/guide_setup.md | 12 ++++++------ content/howto.md | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- content/intro.md | 2 +- 5 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/event_info.md b/content/event_info.md index d881215..90e2f50 100644 --- a/content/event_info.md +++ b/content/event_info.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
-Started in 2016, Warwick's Awesome Speedruns and Demos (WASD) is a 2-day speedrunning event held annually at the University of Warwick. It is the largest student-run speedrunning event in the UK. Past events have featured a diverse range of games, from Final Fantasy IX to Rise of the Tomb Raider, from Super Monkey Ball to Parasite Eve II. The next WASD event will be on {{ event_date_range }}. +Warwick's Awesome Speedruns and Demos (WASD) is a 2-day speedrunning marathon run by students at the University of Warwick, UK. Now in its ninth year, it's the largest student-run speedrunning event in the UK.,the ,It doesn't just have to be popular however! we've run Super *Monkey's* Ball, Some runs Geoguessrone brave runnertwo to Warwick on the Donations to the event are in support of [SpecialEffect](https://specialeffect.org.uk/), a wonderful UK-based charity whose mission is to put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities, by helping them to play video games. They achieve this by using and developing a range of accessibility hardware and software, from modified joypads to eye-gaze technology. To date, the WASD events have raised over {{ money_raised }} for SpecialEffect! @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ WASD {{ event_year }} will be held on campus, as well as streamed live on the WA

Who?

-WASD is run by the University of [Warwick Computing Society](https://uwcs.co.uk). You can get in contact with the organisers by [email](mailto:contact@warwickspeed.run) or on [Discord](/discord). +WASD is primarily ran by the [University of Warwick Computing Society](https://uwcs.co.uk). You can get in contact with us by [email](mailto:contact@warwickspeed.run) or on [Discord](/discord).
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/guide_loc.md b/content/guide_loc.md index 2a1c475..5a4c1c5 100644 --- a/content/guide_loc.md +++ b/content/guide_loc.md @@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ Please note: Warwick University is in **Coventry, not the town of Warwick!** ### Arriving by Rail -Coventry Railway Station is well-connected to Birmingham, and has regular connections from London. There are very frequent trains from Birmingham New Street that take ~20 minutes. +Coventry Railway Station is well-connected to Birmingham and London. There are frequent trains from Birmingham New Street that take ~20 minutes. ### Buses -Coventry Railway Station has very frequent buses to campus through the express 12X bus or the slower 11 bus (both operated by National Express). These can be caught from the [Rail Station Bridge stop](https://goo.gl/maps/YAqPpQXVXqzpKPz76), just outside the station (try to leave through the new bit). The 11 can also be caught from the [Station Interchange](https://goo.gl/maps/Lu3GGVELEek24b7f8), through the underpass tunnel. The Station has recently been refurbished, so don’t necessarily rely on Google Street View or older information. +Coventry Railway Station has frequent buses to campus through the express 12X or the slower 11 (both operated by National Express). These can be caught from the [Rail Station Bridge stop](https://goo.gl/maps/YAqPpQXVXqzpKPz76), just outside the station (try to leave through the new bit). Alternatively, the 11 also stops at [Station Interchange](https://goo.gl/maps/Lu3GGVELEek24b7f8), through the underpass tunnel. The Station has been recently refurbished, so don’t necessarily rely on Google Street View or older information. @@ -22,11 +22,11 @@ Coventry Railway Station has very frequent buses to campus through the express 1 ### Arriving by Car -Warwick University is on the south-western edge of Coventry (Post Code: CV4 7AL). There is a lot of parking available on campus, although not all of it is visitor accessible. Check [this map](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/where/where_can_i_park_-Jan_2022v2.pdf) and [this webpage](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/general_parking) for more information. These car parks can get quite busy during the day, but less so on the weekend. The car parking rules on campus can be a bit tricky, so be careful. +Warwick University is on the south-western edge of Coventry (Postcode: CV4 7AL). There is lots of parking available on campus, although not all of it is publicly accessible. See [this website](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/) for up-to-date information. Car parks can get quite busy during the day, however will be quieter over the weekend. The car parking rules on campus can be a bit tricky, so be careful. ### Getting Around Campus -The campus is quite compact and well signposted, so walking through shouldn’t be too hard. The SU Atrium (where we’ll be) is a particularly quick walk from the Bus Interchange and contains multiple places to eat, with a fair few in the surrounding buildings as well. When navigating around campus, we recommend the [Interactive Campus Map](https://campus.warwick.ac.uk/?cmsid=2080). +Campus is walkable and fully wheelchair accessible. The SU Atrium (where we’ll be) is in central campus. The Bus Interchange is a two minute walk, and close to various food outlets. When navigating around campus, we recommend the [Interactive Campus Map](https://campus.warwick.ac.uk/) or your deafult maps app of choice. @@ -64,33 +64,22 @@ We would generally then recommend hotels around the city centre, as they are muc
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Eating Around Campus

-## Eating around Campus +**[SU](https://www.warwicksu.com/venues-events/eating-drinking/)** Nothing exciting but cheap. There is the pub (The Dirty Duck) and cafe (Curiositea). Also run by the SU is Rootes Grocery Store it stocks Co-Op items (expensive). -**In & around the SU**: Curiositea (cafe), Dirty Duck (pub), Pret A Manger, Bar Fusion - -**On Campus**: Benugo (Arts Centre, fancy), most of the rest are closed on the weekend - -**Cannon Park**: Subway, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Jacket Potatoes Van - -**Other Near Campus**: Phantom Coach (pub), Varsity (pub) - -You have to go quite a bit further to get to much else, but Coventry Centre or Leamington has plenty of options (both an easy bus away). +**[University](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/retail/eat-drink/)** Slightly more expensive (but still cheap) and nicer. Are a bit further away. Their opening times can be found at [https://warwick.ac.uk/services/retail/openingtimes/](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/retail/openingtimes/).
-## Shopping around Campus - -[**Rootes Grocery Store**](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/retail/shops/rootes-grocery-store/) Stocks Co-op goods. It’s very close by, but relatively expensive. - -**[Cannon Park Shopping Centre](https://www.cannonparkshopping.co.uk/stores/)** ~15 mins from the SU, it has a Tesco, Greggs, Subway, and plenty more. +**[Cannon Park](https://www.cannonparkshopping.co.uk/stores/)** Cheapest but furthest away (~15 minute walk). Has Tesco, Costa, Subway and more. There are also a couple of streetfood stalls nearby. ALDI is a further 2 minutes away. -**ALDI** Only slightly past Cannon Park is the local ALDI +**Leamington & Coventry** Have a whole bunch of nice food but require a bus ride to get to.
diff --git a/content/guide_setup.md b/content/guide_setup.md index 0b132c0..49c5e54 100644 --- a/content/guide_setup.md +++ b/content/guide_setup.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ We are set up in the SU Atrium, which is a lovely space. This picture is fairly ![/dist/img/speedrunning.jpg](/dist/img/speedrunning.jpg) -The Atrium has a stage area, which we will be set up on, with two projector screens to either side. You (the runners) will be centre stage alongside commentators and some tech as well. Beside or behind the audience, there's a practice area with some of the same computers you'll be using. This should help with a smooth transition between practice and the actual run. +The Atrium has a stage area, which we will be set up on, with two projector screens to either side. You (the runners) will be centre stage alongside some tech. Commentators will be front of the audience. There will be a practice section off to the side.
@@ -31,18 +31,18 @@ The computers are loaned from [Warwick Esports Centre](https://warwick.ac.uk/esp [Warwick Computing Society](https://uwcs.co.uk/) have a variety of consoles they are able to provide: - XBox: 360 & One -- Nintendo: Switch, Wii U, (Wii) and (GameCube) +- Nintendo: Switch, Wii U, Wii, and GameCube - PS4 - Valve Index -If you require any of these for your run, ensure to request them beforehand. Ideally, the Wii and GameCube would not be used, as capturing them is more complex. +If you require any of these for your run, ensure to request them beforehand. Ideally, do not use the Wii and GameCube as capturing them is more complex. -If you are bringing your own console, laptop, or PC: then we’ll be using an HDMI capture card to record your device’s output. Please ensure you can get a HDMI output from your console (if it’s an old one), otherwise we cannot stream it. +If you are bringing your own console, laptop, or PC then we will be using an HDMI capture card to record your device’s output. Please ensure you can get a HDMI output from your console (if it’s an old one), otherwise we cannot capture it. -
+ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/howto.md b/content/howto.md index 3c0b0de..a8a8267 100644 --- a/content/howto.md +++ b/content/howto.md @@ -2,48 +2,48 @@ #### Step 1 - Find your game! -Pick a game you want to play endlessly and **understand at a deeper level!** Speedrunning is all about optimising every aspect of your gameplay. +Something you love? Something that’s short and sweet? Maybe even a game that’s never been run before... -Some games have a obvious end, some do not! Check speedrun.com for existing categories if you aren’t sure what goals exist for your favourite game. +Pick a game you want to play endlessly and **not get bored by!** Speedrunning is all about replaying sections of a game to optimise every aspect of your gameplay. -Sometimes this goal is full completion (100%), reaching the end/goal (Any%), or doing so with no glitches or exploits (Glitchless). +Some games have a obvious end, some do not! Check speedrun.com for existing categories if you aren’t sure what goals exist for your favourite game. Sometimes this is full completion (100%), reaching the end only (Any%), or without glitches & exploits (Glitchless).
-#### Step 2 - Learn the strats! +#### Step 2 - Practice! -Speedrunning is no good without the speed! Spend some time studying what you should be doing: +Speedrunning is no good without the speed! Existing runs and communities are really helpful for discovering new shortcuts and techniques: -- See what existing runs are doing -- Check videos or explainers -- Many games have an active Discord community +- See what existing runs are doing (e.g. on speedrun.com) +- Check videos or explainers (e.g. on YouTube) +- Many games have an active community (e.g. on Discord) + +Or simply **ask someone!** Most speedrunners are passionate about their game, and want to help out. **Don’t get burnt out! Improvement takes time.** -Or simply **ask someone!** Most speedrunners are passionate about their game, and want to help anyone
-#### Step 3 - Put it in action! +#### Step 3 - Put it in Action! -There’s no substitute for practice! **Build up** from small individual components to larger sections. +There’s no substitute for practice! **Build up** from small individual components to larger sections -- redo small sections until you nail them. -Eventually you want to be completing full runs. But remember, at this stage you are practicing, **complete runs are more important than perfect runs.** +Once you are successfully completing sections, use a utility like LiveSplit to time your sections and runs. -Use a utility like LiveSplit to time your -sections and runs. +Eventually you'll want to be putting together full runs. But remember, at this stage you are practicing, **complete runs are more important than perfect runs.** Don't just restart because you screwed up one minor thing.
-#### Step 4 - Record your run! +#### Step 4 - Record your Run! -Whether it’s a phone camera pointed at your screen or a pro stream setup, **give us a video!** We aren’t expecting fireworks, but we do want an idea of what you can do. +Whether it’s a phone camera pointed at your screen or a pro stream setup, **give us a video!** We prefer a start-to-finish complete run, since it gives us an idea of your performance on stream. But don't worry, we know you'll improve! There are many screen recording utilities, use whatever you are familiar with. If you don’t know where to start, OBS is very popular! -Recording capabilities on consoles are variable (to put it nicely), and some computers cannot handle it as well as the game, so **don’t worry about the recording quality of this run - this is just for us organizers.** +If you are recording a console, HDMI capture cards are useful -- you don't need a fancy one, though we recommend one with HDMI passthrough. Alternatively, many consoles allow streaming straight to Twitch -- just send us the VOD.
@@ -51,11 +51,11 @@ Recording capabilities on consoles are variable (to put it nicely), and some com #### Step 5 - Submit! -Submit a recording on our **Oengus!** Make sure you are in our Discord (link in bio) , and mark your availability over the dates. +Submit a recording on our **Oengus!** Make sure you are in [our Discord](/discord), and mark your availability over the dates. -For an event like ours, we would much prefer an **informative and interesting** run over a perfect silent run. +For an event like ours, we would much prefer an **informative and interesting** run over a flawless silent run. We’d love you to give an idea of your commentary and knowledge in your demo run, but no worries if you can’t manage it. -We’d love you to give an idea of your commentary and knowledge in your demo run, but no worries if you can’t manage it. +We're asking quite a few questions about tech, for most of you, these can be primarily ignored, but we don't want to miss any of your weirder setups! diff --git a/content/intro.md b/content/intro.md index 2169bc9..deb0a0c 100644 --- a/content/intro.md +++ b/content/intro.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -Warwick's Awesome Speedruns and Demos (WASD) is a 2-day speedrunning marathon run by students at the University of Warwick, UK. Now in its seventh year, it's the largest student-run speedrunning event in the UK. Our next event is WASD {{ event_year }}, which will take place on {{ event_date_range }}. +Started in 2016, Warwick's Awesome Speedruns and Demos (WASD) is a 2-day speedrunning event held annually at the University of Warwick. It is the largest student-run speedrunning event in the UK. We've showcased a wide variety of games from nailbitingly difficult ones such as Getting Over It and Dark Souls III to living room favourites such as Mario Kart Wii and Splatoon 3. As well as these, we've run some less standard titles such as Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear To The Rescue, Geoguessr and Deathsmiles IIX Makai no Merry Christmas. We also dabble in the insane! These runs include Celeste on DK Bongos, Super *Monkey's* Ball and one person using 2 controllers to play Cuphead. WASD will be returning on {{ event_date_range }}. The event raises money for SpecialEffect, a charity which develops and provides assistive technology to help people with disabilities to play games. \ No newline at end of file