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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Good Shadowrun PB tonight, RNG starting to become a factor for how runs go. Just need to practice some strats to be more consistent in execution. Next goal: Sub-1:11:00.

Screenshot of LiveSplits showing my latest PB, with a final time of 1:11:02.50.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

With some HTML, CSS, and the Steelflight font by Caveras, I cobbled together this tracker for Shadowrun Randomized. Clicking on one of the Key Words/Items toggles it between default menu-blue background/white text and yellow background/black text. Worked great tonight, need to clean up the code.

Picture of the tracker I made for Shadowrun Randomizer, with some of the key words and items activated.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My age musr be catching up with me, I just realized the defect in my current work laptop after a year or two of getting it, it has a cursed Copilot button instead of right CTRL. I actually use the right CTRL button for practical stuff! Going to reprogram that key ASAP if possible, but yuck!

Picture of laptop keyboard between the space bar and directional keys, focused on a key that would normally be the right CTRL, but is instead has the Copilot symbol and opens Microsoft Copilot when pressed.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Latest updates to streaming setup: 1. Got a Ploopy Adept mouse, fantastic feeling ball mouse with 6 programmable buttons. 2. Got a barely-used Ergodox EZ glow with accessories and programmed with setup I use with my work Ergodox EZ for the last 5+ years. Ergonomics leveled up!

Picture of my current streaming setup, with my laptop on a platform on the left side of table with a streaming lamp behind it; a 1080p monitor on a platform and Ploopy Adept on the right; Ergodox EX keyboard, Yeti X microphone, and platform with MiSTer FPGA, Super Famicom, and Webcam on flexible stand on center of table; Ikegami HTM-1907r CRT in the back on a media cart, and a foot pedal on the ground.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Solid run! Defeating the last boss correctly with the fast strat helped a bunch (I wasn't actually hitting him in my other runs, so the fight was much slower). More practice with the Matrix sections helped as well. Next Goal: Sub: 1:13:00

Screenshot of livesplits for my latest PB of Shadowrun (SNES) Any%, finishing with a time of 1:13:23.03.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Had a rough section near the end that cost about 45 seconds, but otherwise getting better with this run.

Screenshot of the livesplits for my latest PB of Shadowrun (SNES) Any%, finishing wih a time of 1:16:20.11.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last weekend, I found a copy of Dragon View for SNES for $30 at a flea market in rough condition. It looked better after a cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and gluing the label back on w/ glue stick, but the save battery was dead. Upon replacing it with a socket and fresh battery, it works great!

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Had a couple great PB's in Shadowrun (SNES) Any% today. Practicing the item duplication and menuing has been helping a lot, as well as writing a condensed cheat sheet for myself for the matrix sections near the end of the game. Excited to keep pushing the time lower.

Splits for my first PB today of Shadowrun (SNES) Any%, with a final time of 1:21:58.

Splits for my second PB today of Shadowrun (SNES) Any%, with a final time of 1:17.49.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

An old friend of mine stopped by with a surprise he wanted to give me, the soundtrack of Soul Blazer on vinyl. I don't have a record player, but this is a good reason for me to finally get one. The colors of the record look so awesome. Thanks, Josh!

Front of the Jacket of the Soul Blazer vinyl record. There is an extra jacket since my friend had to get it replaced as it was damaged at first when shipped.

Back of the jacket of the Soul Blazer album and the record in a clear sleeve.

Side A of the Soul Blazer record out of its sleeve.

Side B of the Soul Blazer record out of its sleeve.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Good improvement today in my 2nd run of Shadowrun (SNES) Any%, in which I died a lot less. The destruction of the AI computer at the end of the game feels cathartic each time.

Picture of my splits for my 2nd run of Shadowrun Any% for SNES, resulting in a time of 1:30:17.97.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Finished a run of Shadowrun Any% tonight for SNES. Excited to bring that time down.

Picture of my splits for my first completed run of Shadowrun Any% for SNES, which has a final time 1:57:27.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Finished printing a bunch of subshelves for my video game shelves, specifically for my SNES and Super Famicom games. I am thankful to the community of people creating great models for anyone to print and feel better about buying this thing. Happy to support them as well, human-made is the best.

Picture of a section of my video game shelf with various 3d printed subshelves to display my SNES and Super Famicom games.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Good PB for first night of speedrunning Alf Any%.

Picture of the splits for my PB of Alf (SMS) Any%, with a time of 5:20.70.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Been a couple months, but I finally got a new PB for Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys. Getting darn close to sub-3:09:00, just a few more seconds to go.

A picture of the splits for my latest PB of Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys, which has a final elapsed time of 3:09:05.27 (before frame counting).

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Upgraded from an old Creailty 3D printer I bought used to a new Bambu Labs A1 Combo. Smaller bed, but has auto calibration and better print quality. This rugged box taught me to clean the bed, since the right clip wrecked from loss of adhesion. Good enough for an upcoming local Netrunner meetup.

Picture of front of the rugged box I printed, with one of the clips being wrecked due to losing adhesion to the bed during the print.

Picture of inside of box. One side has foam, ghe other a tray with 4 sections, each holding some tokens for Netrunner.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Since half of my Friday game group gone for the weekend, my friend and I played Netrunner using the System Gateway by Null Signal Games. The starter decks are great, letting us add mechanisms as we get familar with the gameflow. Fantastic times were had, we are both excited to start making decks.

First game of Netrunner in years, playing as Corp with System Gateway starter deck.

Second game of Netrunner, playing as Runner with System Gateway starter deck.

Third game of Netrunner, playing as Corp with System Gateway starter deck with cards added since we got more comfortable with the rules.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I ordered the System Gateway starter set of Netrunner from Null Signal Games, and found my Gamegenic card case can hold the cards in the order of "playing to learn" (starter decks, then more cards to add, then deckbuilding). Excited to learn this with my kiddo and a friend who digs Netrunner.

Blue Gamegenic case with Netrunner cards sleeved with Dragon Sleeves (Blue for corporation, Ruby for runner) next to empty box of System Gateway Revised Edition from Null System Games. The leftmost section has starter cards, the next section has more cards to add after some play with a foam spacer to hold them upright, and the last two sections for deckbuilding for the corporation and runner decks, respectively.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

After my kiddo expressed interest in learning to program on my Commodore 64 Ultimate, I felt compelled to grab an extra monitor and create a personal space for them. We'll see if they take to it tomorrow and have fun. The user manual will hopefully help them with the learning.

View of my table with a Commodore 64 Ultimate with included cassette USB drive attached, the user manual opened, and computer monitor showing some programming output. The box for the commodore is also there for garnish.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My spouse and I went to a wedding last weekend. Gotta say, we were looking sharp. Glad they helped me pick that shirt, the pattern looked fantastic (and fit with their shirt's color as well).

DentedRazor and his spouse, well-suited for the occasion.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Good PB today, even with a death with rough runback in Darm tower (should have saved sooner).

Picture of my splits for my new PB for Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys, which totals to 3:09:17.14.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I am home from this year's RPG Limit Break. I had a great time volunteering, doing the content team stuff I prepped for a month or so, and helped showcase Ys vs Trails. I also enjoyed spending time with friends, making new ones, and even learned Mahjong and Crokinole. Great time, feeling refreshed.

DentedRazor smiling on a comfy chair with a headset on before the "Meet the Content Team" segment of RPG Limit Break 2026.

DentedRazor with BoogiePoppy and LadyErianna.

Picture of DragonDarch, DentedRazor, CodeGorilla, TheAxeMan, and UraniumAnchor.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

After playing through a lot of the Yakuza/Like A Dragon games and skipping it each time, I finally learned how to play Riichi Mahjong at @rpglimitbreak.bsky.social . The complexity in the deduction and the different ways hands can go will take more plays to learn, but I'll get there hopefully.

Game of Riichi Mahjong set up on square card table with 3 other players.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

After reading @danthurot.bsky.social 's review of Toy Battle, I ordered it fairly quickly. The setup and teach was quick, the gameplay and tactility was fantastic, and kiddo won by one point. We loved it, excited to play it more!

The end game state of Toy Battle on our kitchen counter, with my kiddo's arm and bowl of snacks near the far side. I ran out of troops to place, they won by 1 medal.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

After Limit Break, I will probably play through this Briley Witch Chronicles and maybe explore some other games on the Commodore 64. Fun playing a system older than me for once.

Picture of a computer monitor displaying the title screen of Briley Witch Chronicles played on a Commodore 64 computer.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Had an amazing game of Arcade Pit (@smight.bsky.social ) with @polkkitsune.bsky.social , @okamiofgames.bsky.social , and @polterghost.bsky.social . Jaw hurts from laughing so hard. My family had some questions about my drawbage, which resulted in more laughter. Always a joy to play in the Pit.

A computer monitor displaying my attempt at drawing Donkey Kong on the left side and an official picture of Donkey Kong on the right.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Checked out a couple local used game shops and got some great stuff. The biggest surprise is the Nintendo Force (NF) Magazine issue with Mother 3. Awesome poster and fantastic articles on Mother 3. Also picked up some manuals, including one for Streets of Rage 2 (which my kiddo greatly enjoys).

Manuals for Final Fantasy (NES), Breath of Fire (SNES), Streets of Rage 2 (GEN), a used copy of Final Fantasy (NES), and an issue of Nintendo Force magazine featuring Mother 3.

Cover of Nintendo Force magazine with Mother 3 featured.

Mother 3 Poster included in the Mother 3 Nintendo Force Magazine.

Another shot of the Mother 3 poster and a couple pages of the Nintendo Force Mother 3 magazine showing a timeline for Mother 3's missing localization.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This was my setup about 4 years ago. The monitor is a Sony PVM-2030 that I won from a local auction. I recapped & tuned it, and it was fun to use for a while. I sold it after getting my current monitor, but I miss the lighted buttons. No service menu, so geometry adjustments require opening it up.

My old setup with a Sony PVM-2030 monitor displaying Final Fantasy VI from my SNES. Also displayed are my Framemeister XRGB Mini, Extron RGB 203 Rxi, a couple speakers, and an Infinity In-USB-1 pedal on a plastic media cart.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Great picture of an otter at the zoo today.

An otter with a thoughtful look on their face.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Sub-3:10:00! Had some slowdown from the Earth Element (3 cycles instead of 2), some bad menuing before the Bami fight, and slow beans for the final fight. Very pleased with this run, huge thanks as always to mabo for his support!

Screenshot of my stream with the last screen of Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys after I got my new PB of 3:09:53.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Fantastic PB last night, memorization and execution are developing well, getting close to Mabo's 3:10:57. Had a couple boss fights go a little slower than desired and a bad Silver Fort solo fire floor, but otherwise, felt great. Next goal is sub-3:10:00.

Picture of my splits for this PB, which have 3:11:09 as a final time.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Wow, smashed that goal of sub-3:20:00. My run went really well, had few unexpected deaths, and got some great boss fights, like a 2-round Earth Elemental and a fast Bami. The decreased load time from playing on MiSTer witn "Fast CD Seek" mode definitely helped as well. Next goal is sub-3:15:00. 1/3

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I finally got the Scalable Video Switch parts I ordered last year and updated my setup last night. Still a mess, but I have a couple open SCART inputs even with the Super Famicom and MiSTer hooked up. This continues to be a fun and neverending project.

My current streaming setup with Acer 1080p monitor, PC Engine Duo-R, MiSTer FPGA, Super Famicom, HP gaming laptop, Yeti X microphone, Stream Deck+, Logitech 1080p Webcam, Logitech Litra Beam, Wireless vertical mouse, and remote for Retrotink on a plastic table in front of my media cart that has an Ikegami HTM-1907r peeking over my laptop with a crowded USB hub next to it. My extra power strip and Infinity IN-USB-1 foot pedal are resting on the floor.

The Scalable Video Switch from Arthrimus that has 2 VGA outputs (1 for my Retrotink 4K, other for Extron RGB 203Rxi), 2 SCART inputs (for systems I have that I still have those cables for), and 2 VGA inputs (for Super Famicom using Retrotink cables and MiSTer using standard VGA cable). I was able to use an extra Nintendo Switch 1 power supply for it, which is the correct voltage to amp rating of 5V-1.5A.

View of the Scalable Video Switch (SVS), Extron 203Rxi, and Retrotink 4K hooked up. I have the PC Engine Duo-R hooked with S-Video to the front of the Tink, since the output looks really good after the Turbonanza mod (and I don't have an S-Video Input module for the SVS). The RETROTINK 4K front plant was upside-down when I got it. I tried to correct it, but then gave up and appreciated its character.

Back of the Retrotink 4K and Extron 203Rxi. It is cleaner at the back of the Rxi with less cables (I used it as a switch before), and I still use it for adjusting the signal gain to the Ikegami with the front dials. The Retrotink's output goes to a Elgato HD60X, which is hidden underneath the Ikegami.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Had a fantastic run today without any deaths against bosses, and was able to defeat the last boss's first form a lot earlier earlier than expected. Happy to get sub-3:25:00, glad there are still things I can optimize. Next goal is sub 3:20:00 (which is probably going to be a hard time to achieve).

Screenshot of my splits that result in a time of 3:24:49.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Played The Old King's Crown last night. I was worried it would create some points of rough analysis paralysis, but surprisingly, it flowed pretty well and was a great time. Had some good laughs with the tricks we played on each other. I dug the interactivity, excited to play it again soon.

Picture of the game of The Old King's Crown, midway through. Cards are down, ready to reveal the plans we each had and find out would not happen as we expected.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Got sub-3:30:00 tonight. Boss fights went better, though I had to do some backup strats a couple times (like getting another elixir after it got used against Gruda). Still more to learn, especially with Mabo's 2016 run being around 3:11:00. My next goal is sub-3:25:00.

Screenshot of the splits for my PB. Final time is 3:28:26.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

8. Started speedrunning Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys -Played it for the first time couple months or so ago, I enjoyed the story, music, and surprisingly deep boss battles with the bump combat. I saw there weren't many runs of it, so I decided to run it, glad I did. Lots to learn still, but very rewarding.

My PC Engine Duo-R (recapped and has Turbonanza mod I recently put in), a 2-button controller, and original copy of Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys, playing on a computer monitor.

My recently purchased Hori Fighting Commander PC controller, which has 6-buttons instead of 2 (excluding d-pad/select/run buttons). Feels great to play on.

Splits for my first speedrun of Ys IV (Nee Game+ category) with final time of 4:49:25.

Splits for most recent run of Ys IV (New Game + category) with time of 3:34:36. Good improvement over a month's worth of practice.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

7. Started playing Crystalis Randomizer - Wow, this is the most robust randomizer I have ever played. I can see why TheAxeMan301 and others like it so much. I am still fairly new, but it has been a lot of fun each time I played. I also made some fun hero skins, like TASBot, Blazer, and SMS Alf.

TASBot with a Badge graphic for shield, which is the color of the current sword equipped.

Alf with a shirt graphic for armor attacking a tiger monster with a salami.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

6. RPG Limit Break Random Encounters -I got to race a solo seed from the latest version of the Soul Blazer Archipelago with TheAxeMan301 -I showed off the Out of Bounds - Any% run before Mr_Freet showcase the Any% No WW run of Illusion of Gaia -I got to meet The_Sid, fantastic person

Me and my setup before the Random Encounter for Out of Bounds Any%.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

4. I went to RPG Limit Break -I got to meet TheAxeMan301 & Puwexil in person, and they both commentated my Soul Blazer run -There was an awesome Soul Blazer shirt for sale -I found out there were other speedrunners in my area -I made great friends and felt like I was with family I never knew

Me before my RPG Limit Break run, sleepy and nervous (thank goodness for my ADHD med being in full force).

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

1. Got WR for Soul Blazer Any% (US) -It took a lot of grinding, analyzing runs for strats, researching discord and forums for more strats, but I finally got it. It also got LeHulk to get back into Soul Blazer speedruns and take the Any% record for both this and the Japanese version. Future grind?

My splits when I got WR in Soul Blazer Any% (US) earlier this year with a time of 1:33:54.

Screenshot from my stream of my kiddo giving me a hug after they came down to check on me (my victory cheer was a bit loud).

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

With some good lessons from watching the New Game WR run (specifically the bosses), I made some great strides tonight. Had some rough grinds and a couple deaths against a later boss, but it still worked out and I got a sub 3:40:00! Still a lot of potential and more to learn. Next goal: sub-3:35:00.

Screenshot of my splits that equal a time of 3:39:19.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Tested the S-Video feature of theTurbonanza I installed in my PC Engine Duo R. Wow, the colors are so much more saturated on the RGB output (from my understanding, PCE/TG-16 uses special encoding in the composite and S-Video for greater color resolution, which is not on the RGB mod's output).

Screenshot of Bonk's Adventure with RGB output, Bonk's skin is almost orange. Upscaled with RetroTink 4K.

Screenshot of Bonk's Adventure with S-Video output, Bonk's skin is light pink. Upscaled with RetroTink 4K.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Good PB tonight with original hardware and 6-button controller (Hori Fighting Commander PC). I had a couple deaths to Bami that gave about 5 min of time loss (was playing it risky by not having an herb for the fight). Happy with the amount of gold in this one, next goal is sub-3:40:00.

The 6-button controller I received today next to the original 2-button controller I had. The new one feels much better.

Picture of my splits with a final time of 3:45:51.79.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

I completed a New Game run of Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys on my PC Engine Duo R on an authentic copy last night. Unlike NG+, the exp is not doubled, so harder bosses. The goals were to see what the load times are on real hardware and complete the game so I can play NG+ on this system. Both achieved!

My splits for this run, with a final time of 4:30:37.04.

Picture of my PC Engine Duo R, controller, disc case for Ys IV, and the LCD monitor I was playing on. It is upscaled from a Retrotink 4K. My stream deck + is sneaking in to say Hi.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Still had a few deaths, but getting more familiar with the run and made some great strides. I can definitely see that deathless would get this about 10 minutes faster for me, but I also need to get more familiar with the fast strats on the bosses and improve my end game.

The splits from my speedrun, which total to a time of 3:51:15.48.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Finished another run, amazing how much of a difference dying a lot less and getting more confidence in the route helps. Will probably be a week or two until the next run, but I got some good things to practice, namely bosses and watching through Capndrake's route. Thanks for the support!

Splits for this run of 4:18:42, an improvement by 30min and 43 seconds.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Finished my first run of Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys. Got a lot to learn yet, but this is a great start.

My first set of splits for this run, totalling 4:49:25.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

After engineering school, I was stoked to get an Engineer's Ring. It is a positive reminder of the long hours I put in to graudate, well as the oath to use my powers for good. Nearly 20 years after taking the oath, it didn't fit anymore, so I finally ordered a new one, and it feels much better.

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DentedRazor @dentedrazor.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Streaming/podcast setup as of yesterday. Ever evolving as usual.

SNES/SFC games in 3d printed racks, old flat panel monitor for computer, modded systems, laptop, Stream Deck#, Yeti X mike, Logitech 1080p cam, light thingy, Retrotink 4k, Retron 203 Rxi, Ikegami HTM-1907R, amd MiSTer.

Cheap speakers, Cyberpower UPS, and Infinity foot pedal.

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