Battle Network 2 Any% US FAQ

Battle Network 2 Any% US F.A.Q.

Q: What are you trying to accomplish?
A: I am trying to beat Gospel as fast as possible.

Q: What does "Any% US" mean?
A: "Any% US" is the name of the category I am running.  The goal is to complete the game as fast as possible through any in-game means necessary on the US version.

Q: Why is this being played on the US version?  Isn't the Japanese version faster?
A: The US version lacks a Japanese-exclusive glitch.  While a Japanese run can be ran glitchless, there is no time save since text is instant, so I choose to run the US version.

Q: What is the Best Time (BT) in this category?
A: 2:12:17 in real time, by Keizaron (me), on console.

Q: What is your Personal Best (PB)?
A: See above.

Q: What is your goal?
A: 2:11:xx

Q: How are you streaming/recording your runs?
A: I use the following programs:
	> Twitch streaming: OBS Studio
	> Game-only capture: vMix
	> Timer: LiveSplit
   I use the following hardware:
	> Capture card: GV-USB2
	> Console: GameCube w/ Game Boy Player + Game Boy Interface
	> Controller: Game Boy Advance SP

Q: Why are you resetting so much?
A: I need a specific start to guarantee a fast run.  I will grind for 3 Guard * chips and 1500z from a Green Mystery Data (GMD).

Q: What is this "RNG Manip(ulation)" I keep hearing about?
A: In BN2, I manipulate most everything throughout the run by resetting the game in certain positions and starting the game back up at certain times.

Q: What is manipulated?
A: Every single fight and necessary chip drop.