Alpha Sapphire FAQ

Pokemon Alpha Sapphire FAQ

Q: What are you playing on, it is emulator?
A: No, I play on a new2DSXL using software purchased from https://www.merki.net

Q: Why Alpha Sapphire didn't you used to run on Omega Ruby?
A: Im playing on AS now because the leaderboards have separated the two games, my AS run would be easier to beat then my OR run. But overall OR is the better version to run on.

Q: Why Play as the girl?
A: It makes the 2nd rival fight a lot easier because the grovyle has a lower sp def due to its nature if you pick the boy it has higher sp def

Q: What is the World Record?
A: You can see the full leaderboard here http://www.speedrun.com/pkmnoras

Q: Why do u reset after you get Mudkip?
A: The stats where bad I need a minimum of 13 attack, 11 special attack & 9 Speed to continue or I get walled by a lot of things. However 10 special is acceptable also if its not a bad IV.

Q: Why Mudkip?
A: Mudkip is easily the best/powerful starter and also learns 4 HM Moves so slaves are not required as it learns Surf, Strength, Rock smash and dive as its final moveset and the flyer is the latias given to us

Q: Is the delta episode in the run?
A: No, the game is finished after the champion battle and hall of fame entry, the end rival battle is no longer part of the run

Q: Are there any glitches?
A: There are some minor glitches that are slow and not helpful in the speedrun at all. You can view them here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61BulF2XmkU

Q: Why play in English?
A: English is currently the only language accepted by the pokemon speedrunning community, its also faster then Japanese text and I dont know other languages

Q: What Pokémon do u catch/use?
A: Mudkip as my starter, Latias is given to me, Castform is also given to me & I catch Kyogre with the masterball

If you have any other questions in relation to run feel free to ask in chat!