50K Racewalker - Revision history

Stux: switched to interwiki link

Stux — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:43:46 GMT

switched to interwiki link

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-	{{Infobox Videlectrix Game\|screencap=50Kracewalk.PNG\|scalt=OOPS!! You lose!!\|description=Left right left right! Buy sell buy sell unngh!\|releasedate=January 14, 2005\|gamelink=~~https://homestarrunner.com/~~racewalk\|boximg=50Kracewalkbox.PNG\|boxalt=Taste a walk!}}	+	{{Infobox Videlectrix Game\|screencap=50Kracewalk.PNG\|scalt=OOPS!! You lose!!\|description=Left right left right! Buy sell buy sell unngh!\|releasedate=January 14, 2005\|gamelink=racewalk\|boximg=50Kracewalkbox.PNG\|boxalt=Taste a walk!}}

	<blockquote>''"Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right... OOPS!!! You lose!! Alternate left right for about 5 hours without messing up and you could win the gold!!"'' — [[Videlectrix]]</blockquote>		<blockquote>''"Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right... OOPS!!! You lose!! Alternate left right for about 5 hours without messing up and you could win the gold!!"'' — [[Videlectrix]]</blockquote>

Bleu Ninja: Infobox

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:27:03 GMT

Infobox

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-	~~[[Image:~~50Kracewalk.PNG\|~~thumb\|220px\|~~OOPS!! You lose!!]]	+	{{Infobox Videlectrix Game\|screencap=50Kracewalk.PNG\|scalt=OOPS!! You lose!!\|description=Left right left right! Buy sell buy sell unngh!\|releasedate=January 14, 2005\|gamelink=https://homestarrunner.com/racewalk\|boximg=50Kracewalkbox.PNG\|boxalt=Taste a walk!}}
-	~~[[Image~~:50Kracewalkbox.PNG\|~~thumb\|220px\|~~Taste a walk!]]	+

	<blockquote>''"Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right... OOPS!!! You lose!! Alternate left right for about 5 hours without messing up and you could win the gold!!"'' — [[Videlectrix]]</blockquote>		<blockquote>''"Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Right... OOPS!!! You lose!! Alternate left right for about 5 hours without messing up and you could win the gold!!"'' — [[Videlectrix]]</blockquote>

Stux: /* Real-World References */ link to actual Atari 2600 game instead of the dedicated console

Stux — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:04:21 GMT

Real-World References: link to actual Atari 2600 game instead of the dedicated console

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	*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual [[Olympic]] event.		*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual [[Olympic]] event.
	*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.		*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.
-	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game ''{{w\|Video Pinball}}''.	+	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game ''{{w\|Video Pinball (1980 video game)\|Video Pinball}}''.
	*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "{{w\|These Boots Are Made for Walkin'}}".		*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "{{w\|These Boots Are Made for Walkin'}}".
	*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" reference a passage from the instruction manual to the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer}}'': "Be very careful, CHEPLIN has weapons located in every corner of the ship!".		*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" reference a passage from the instruction manual to the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer}}'': "Be very careful, CHEPLIN has weapons located in every corner of the ship!".

Bleu Ninja: /* Real-World References */ w templates and minor rewriting

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:15:31 GMT

Real-World References: w templates and minor rewriting

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	===Real-World References===		===Real-World References===
-	*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual Olympic event.	+	*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual [[Olympic]] event.
	*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.		*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.
-	*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "These Boots Are Made ~~For Walking.~~"	+	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game ''{{w\|Video Pinball}}''.
-	*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" ~~are~~ from the NES game "Adventures of Tom Sawyer".	+	*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "{{w\|These Boots Are Made for Walkin'}}".
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:Wilt Chamberlain~~\|Wilt Chamberlain]] was a legendary ~~NBA~~ player ~~(among other things)~~ who holds ~~nearly 100~~ NBA records.	+	*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" reference a passage from the instruction manual to the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer}}'': "Be very careful, CHEPLIN has weapons located in every corner of the ship!".
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:Bruce Lee~~\|Bruce Lee]] was a legendary martial artist, film star, ~~and~~ creator of the Jeet Kune Do martial art ~~philosphy~~. He famously wore an all-yellow tracksuit ~~instead of a martial-arts uniform~~ in the film ''~~[[Wikipedia:Game of Death~~\|Game of Death]]''.	+	*{{w\|Wilt Chamberlain}} was a legendary basketball player who holds {{w\|List of career achievements by Wilt Chamberlain\|numerous NBA records}} and is regarded as one of the sport's greatest players.
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:Luke Schenscher~~\|Luke Schenscher]] is ~~an Australian-born~~ basketball player ~~who led~~ Georgia Tech to the ~~2004 NCAA Final Four~~.	+	*{{w\|Bruce Lee}} was a legendary martial artist and film star, creator of the {{w\|Jeet Kune Do}} martial art philosophy. He famously wore an all-yellow tracksuit in the film ''{{w\|Game of Death}}''.
-	*~~[[Wikipedia:~~Julius Erving\|Julius ~~Erving]] (aka~~ Dr. J~~) was~~ a ~~famous~~ basketball star, ~~most notably~~ for his work ~~with~~ the ~~[[Wikipedia:~~American Basketball Association~~\|ABA]].~~	+	*{{w\|Luke Schenscher}} is a basketball player. At the time of the game's release, he played for [[Georgia]] Tech; he later played in the NBA and {{w\|National Basketball League (Australia)\|NBL}}.
-	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game [http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html?SoftwareID=1437 Video Pinball].	+	*{{w\|Julius Erving\|Julius "Dr. J" Erving}} is a former professional basketball star, known for his work in the {{w\|American Basketball Association}}.

	===Fast Forward===		===Fast Forward===

Bleu Ninja: /* Instructions */ avoid disambig

Bleu Ninja — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:48:19 GMT

Instructions: avoid disambig

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	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
-	The game begins with a character customization screen, titled "Choose [[it out]]". The color of the racer's hair, shirt, shorts, and shoes can be changed from a selection of ten colors for each; there are ten possible hairstyles to choose from as well. After designing the character, the player is prompted to enter a name ("STEAK [[~~STYLES~~]]" by default).	+	The game begins with a character customization screen, titled "Choose [[it out]]". The color of the racer's hair, shirt, shorts, and shoes can be changed from a selection of ten colors for each; there are ten possible hairstyles to choose from as well. After designing the character, the player is prompted to enter a name ("STEAK [[STYLE]]S" by default).

	The race begins, signaled by a {{w\|starting pistol}}. To advance forward, the player must step by alternating the "left" and "right" keys at a walking pace. The track is subdivided into white lines marking .01 kilometers. There are 40 successful "steps" required between each white line, and 50.00 kilometers to walk {{--}} a total of 200,000 "steps".		The race begins, signaled by a {{w\|starting pistol}}. To advance forward, the player must step by alternating the "left" and "right" keys at a walking pace. The track is subdivided into white lines marking .01 kilometers. There are 40 successful "steps" required between each white line, and 50.00 kilometers to walk {{--}} a total of 200,000 "steps".

DEIDATVM: normally the expectation is that case shouldn't matter for keyboard controls, so I think the case sensitivity actually bears mentioning, though it should be on the same bullet

DEIDATVM — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:24:34 GMT

normally the expectation is that case shouldn't matter for keyboard controls, so I think the case sensitivity actually bears mentioning, though it should be on the same bullet

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	== Easter Eggs ==		== Easter Eggs ==
	Multiple Easter eggs can be activated in the "Choose it out" screen.		Multiple Easter eggs can be activated in the "Choose it out" screen.
-	*"h" toggles "[[TVtropes:Main/BigHeadMode\|big head mode]]", making the racer's head 1.5 times its size.	+	*"h" toggles "[[TVtropes:Main/BigHeadMode\|big head mode]]", making the racer's head 1.5 times its size. This is case-sensitive and must be typed in lowercase.
-	*"f" toggles "fat walker" mode, making the racer wider.	+	*"f" toggles "fat walker" mode, making the racer wider. Like "big head mode", this must be typed in lowercase.
	*The up and down arrow keys move the arms on the walker.		*The up and down arrow keys move the arms on the walker.
	*There are five unique character designs that, when put together, change the racer's default name:		*There are five unique character designs that, when put together, change the racer's default name:

Bleu Ninja: /* Easter Eggs */ Reword. "Case-sensitive" kind of goes without saying here...

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:29:58 GMT

Easter Eggs: Reword. "Case-sensitive" kind of goes without saying here...

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	== Easter Eggs ==		== Easter Eggs ==
-	*There is a "big head mode", similar to that found in ~~many video games, especially first-person shooters and sports games. To toggle between "big head" and normal press the 'h' key on~~ the "Choose it out" screen.	+	Multiple Easter eggs can be activated in the "Choose it out" screen.
-	*~~There is a~~ "~~fat walker~~" mode~~. To toggle between a fat walker and a normal one press~~ the 'f~~' key on the~~ "~~Choose it out~~" ~~screen.~~	+	*"h" toggles "[[TVtropes:Main/BigHeadMode\|big head mode]]", making the racer's head 1.5 times its size.
-	**These tricks are case-sensitive and must be typed in lowercase.	+	*"f" toggles "fat walker" mode, making the racer wider.
-	*The ~~arms on the walker can be moved~~ up and down ~~by pressing the~~ arrow keys on the ~~"Choose it out" screen~~.	+	*The up and down arrow keys move the arms on the walker.
-	*There are five ~~different special combinations~~ that ~~can be~~ put together on the ~~"Choose it out" screen, each of which gives you a special~~ name ~~rather than "Steak Styles".~~	+	*There are five unique character designs that, when put together, change the racer's default name:
-	** WILT CHAMBERLAIN~~: (it doesn't let you edit name when you do this one)~~	+	** WILT CHAMBERLAIN
	*** Hair: Black		*** Hair: Black
	*** Skin: Golden Brown (top center)		*** Skin: Golden Brown (top center)
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	*** Shorts: Yellow		*** Shorts: Yellow
	*** Shoes: Black		*** Shoes: Black
		+	**** The player cannot change the name from WILT CHAMBERLAIN.
	** BRUCE LEE		** BRUCE LEE
	*** Hair: Black		*** Hair: Black
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	*** Shorts: Red		*** Shorts: Red
	*** Shoes: White		*** Shoes: White
-	**[[GARY PALARONCINI]] ~~(Race also starts at 49.99k)~~	+	**[[GARY PALARONCINI]]
	*** Hair: Blonde		*** Hair: Blonde
	*** Skin: Non-pale (center bottom)		*** Skin: Non-pale (center bottom)
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	*** Shorts: Medium Blue (upper left)		*** Shorts: Medium Blue (upper left)
	*** Shoes: Black		*** Shoes: Black
		+	**** Playing as Gary will start the race at 49.99 km.

	== Fun Facts ==		== Fun Facts ==

Bleu Ninja: /* Instructions */ Second person

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:21:57 GMT

Instructions: Second person

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	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
-	~~After designing your~~ character, ~~and race mode starts~~, ~~wait~~ for ~~the gun~~ to ~~fire and~~ the ~~word~~ "Go" ~~appears~~.	+	The game begins with a character customization screen, titled "Choose [[it out]]". The color of the racer's hair, shirt, shorts, and shoes can be changed from a selection of ten colors for each; there are ten possible hairstyles to choose from as well. After designing the character, the player is prompted to enter a name ("STEAK [[STYLES]]" by default).

-	~~Then~~, ~~taking your time~~, ~~press~~ "~~Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right~~..." ~~slowly~~. ~~If you do it too fast you'll get~~ a ~~FAULT. If you press the same key twice you will get a FAULT. If you press any key other than left or right you will get a FAULT. If you wait too long you will get a FAULT~~.	+	The race begins, signaled by a {{w\|starting pistol}}. To advance forward, the player must step by alternating the "left" and "right" keys at a walking pace. The track is subdivided into white lines marking .01 kilometers. There are 40 successful "steps" required between each white line, and 50.00 kilometers to walk {{--}} a total of 200,000 "steps".

-	A FAULT is ~~a message that will appear that will cause your character to stop~~ for a few ~~seconds~~.	+	===FAULT===
		+	A FAULT is caused when the player does not properly racewalk. A buzzer sounds, "FAULT!" flashes on the screen, and the racer stops moving for a few moments.

-	~~For every white line you pass on~~ the ~~track, you have traveled .01 kilometers. There are 40 successful~~ "~~steps~~" ~~required between each white line, and 50.00 kilometers to~~ walk~~. This means you will have to travel 200,000~~ "~~steps".~~	+	Faults can be triggered by:
		+	* Alternating the left/right keys too quickly (making the racer "run" rather than "walk")
		+	*Pressing the same key twice
		+	*Pressing any key other than left or right
		+	*Waiting too long without taking a step

	== Easter Eggs ==		== Easter Eggs ==

Bleu Ninja: /* Trivia */ rewording

Bleu Ninja — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:14:58 GMT

Trivia: rewording

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	*The signs you walk by say:		*The signs you walk by say:
	**Walk!		**Walk!
-	**Go ~~________!(Whatever you typed in for a~~ name.)	+	**Go ''{entered name}''!
	**Farther!		**Farther!
	**These boots were made for it!		**These boots were made for it!

Rob T Firefly: /* Trivia */

Rob T Firefly — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:56:12 GMT

Trivia

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	*When you approach 1K, your character starts walking into a pixelated blackness. Once you reach 1K, a message pops up, saying "Woah! We didn't think anyone would play for this long. Um, we didn't program this far. Hang on." After a few seconds, the blackness is apparently programmed in, and you can continue.		*When you approach 1K, your character starts walking into a pixelated blackness. Once you reach 1K, a message pops up, saying "Woah! We didn't think anyone would play for this long. Um, we didn't program this far. Hang on." After a few seconds, the blackness is apparently programmed in, and you can continue.
	**According to The Brothers Chaps [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007\|Georgia Tech Library Appearance]], they added this in when someone emailed them stating that they were already up to 3 kilometers.		**According to The Brothers Chaps [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007\|Georgia Tech Library Appearance]], they added this in when someone emailed them stating that they were already up to 3 kilometers.
-	*When you get to the end it shows you a screen that says "you came in 3rd place", and shows your character walking up onto a stand that reads "3", with two others on "1" and "2".	+	*When you get to the end it shows you a screen that says "you came in 3rd place", and shows your character walking up onto a stand that reads "3", with two others on "1" and "2". There is no way to come in 2nd or 1st place.
	**You can view the end screen by right clicking and pressing play or forward in the swf file.		**You can view the end screen by right clicking and pressing play or forward in the swf file.
	*The signs you walk by say:		*The signs you walk by say:

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	*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual [[Olympic]] event.		*The [[Wikipedia:50 kilometres race walk\|50K racewalk]] is an actual [[Olympic]] event.
	*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.		*The cheering sound when you cross a line comes from several games for the [[Intellivision]] game system.
-	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game ''{{w\|Video Pinball}}''.	+	*The FAULT noise is the sound of launching a ball in the Atari 2600 game ''{{w\|Video Pinball (1980 video game)\|Video Pinball}}''.
	*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "{{w\|These Boots Are Made for Walkin'}}".		*The line "these boots were made for it!" is a reference to the famous Nancy Sinatra song "{{w\|These Boots Are Made for Walkin'}}".
	*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" reference a passage from the instruction manual to the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer}}'': "Be very careful, CHEPLIN has weapons located in every corner of the ship!".		*"Beware Cheplin!" and "Weapons located in every corner!" reference a passage from the instruction manual to the [[NES]] game ''{{w\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (video game)\|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer}}'': "Be very careful, CHEPLIN has weapons located in every corner of the ship!".