Merl_
@merlunderscore.bsky.social
Speedrunner and TASer. I speedrun browser games and I'm pretty good at it
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Merl_
@merlunderscore.bsky.social
· Sep 5
After literally dozens of chokes to the last split, I've finally achieved the first ever 6:1X in Mobility.
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
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my hot take this November is that "cheater exposed" videos are a net negative to the speedrunning scene. they appeal to the base instincts of viewers and create acceptable targets of abuse. these things should be handled by moderators in private Discord servers, not shown to millions for humiliation
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
my hot take this November is that "cheater exposed" videos are a net negative to the speedrunning scene. they appeal to the base instincts of viewers and create acceptable targets of abuse. these things should be handled by moderators in private Discord servers, not shown to millions for humiliation
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In Donkey Kong Country 2, it is possible to trap Diddy Kong in a state of eternal horror. Hitting K. Rool with a team-up throw in a specific manner will cause Diddy's eyes to pop out in shock; however, he will never recover and stay in this state until the game is reset.
November 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In Donkey Kong Country 2, it is possible to trap Diddy Kong in a state of eternal horror. Hitting K. Rool with a team-up throw in a specific manner will cause Diddy's eyes to pop out in shock; however, he will never recover and stay in this state until the game is reset.
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can you heat this up for me
September 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
can you heat this up for me
Youtube's AI has decided that I am a child now. I'm not giving them my ID
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Youtube's AI has decided that I am a child now. I'm not giving them my ID
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Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky’s Community Guidelines. We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in healthy public discourse, and we’re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations
September 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky’s Community Guidelines. We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in healthy public discourse, and we’re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations
After literally dozens of chokes to the last split, I've finally achieved the first ever 6:1X in Mobility.
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
September 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
After literally dozens of chokes to the last split, I've finally achieved the first ever 6:1X in Mobility.
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
The 84 hours of playtime and 4,819 attempts don't tell the whole story here, as hundreds of hours were spent doing ILs, TASing, and practice.
This grind was mentally exhausting.
6:0X soontm
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please go show both composer and dayoman love for their incredible achievements over the past 24 hours, they're both so far past what i could ever dream to achieve and they deserve the clout right now. just don't be annoying
August 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
please go show both composer and dayoman love for their incredible achievements over the past 24 hours, they're both so far past what i could ever dream to achieve and they deserve the clout right now. just don't be annoying
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They finally invented a guy who can get 14:4x
THE PLAN:
GRIND FOR SUB 14:45. THEN SHORT BREAK TO GRIND SMB1/CELESTE/YOSHIS STORY + MORE (STAY TUNED)
TY 4 THE SUPPORT <3
and now this is part where we go somewhere better
14:52 -> 14:49
OFFICIAL RETIME 14:49.850
#GTMWINNING
THE PLAN:
GRIND FOR SUB 14:45. THEN SHORT BREAK TO GRIND SMB1/CELESTE/YOSHIS STORY + MORE (STAY TUNED)
TY 4 THE SUPPORT <3
and now this is part where we go somewhere better
14:52 -> 14:49
OFFICIAL RETIME 14:49.850
#GTMWINNING
August 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
They finally invented a guy who can get 14:4x
THE PLAN:
GRIND FOR SUB 14:45. THEN SHORT BREAK TO GRIND SMB1/CELESTE/YOSHIS STORY + MORE (STAY TUNED)
TY 4 THE SUPPORT <3
and now this is part where we go somewhere better
14:52 -> 14:49
OFFICIAL RETIME 14:49.850
#GTMWINNING
THE PLAN:
GRIND FOR SUB 14:45. THEN SHORT BREAK TO GRIND SMB1/CELESTE/YOSHIS STORY + MORE (STAY TUNED)
TY 4 THE SUPPORT <3
and now this is part where we go somewhere better
14:52 -> 14:49
OFFICIAL RETIME 14:49.850
#GTMWINNING
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Three dollars?! I have 103.5 hours on this game. That's like 30 hours per dollar of enjoyment, and then some.
You will enjoy it more than half a latte. You will enjoy it more than a fifth of a sandwich. You will enjoy it more than one sixth of a movie. It's a really, really good deal.
You will enjoy it more than half a latte. You will enjoy it more than a fifth of a sandwich. You will enjoy it more than one sixth of a movie. It's a really, really good deal.
69% off West of Loathing
(Shadows Over Loathing also on sale for the lowest price ever.)
store.steampowered.com/developer/Asym
www.nintendo.com/us/search/#c...
(Shadows Over Loathing also on sale for the lowest price ever.)
store.steampowered.com/developer/Asym
www.nintendo.com/us/search/#c...
June 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Three dollars?! I have 103.5 hours on this game. That's like 30 hours per dollar of enjoyment, and then some.
You will enjoy it more than half a latte. You will enjoy it more than a fifth of a sandwich. You will enjoy it more than one sixth of a movie. It's a really, really good deal.
You will enjoy it more than half a latte. You will enjoy it more than a fifth of a sandwich. You will enjoy it more than one sixth of a movie. It's a really, really good deal.
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![5-panel comic. (1) [teacher with long hair next to whiteboard] TEACHER: I’m supposed to give you the tools to do good science. (2) [teacher addressing students] But what *are* those tools? Methodology is hard and there are so many ways to get incorrect results. What is the magic ingredient that makes for good science? (3) TEACHER: To figure it out, I ran a regression with all the factors people say are important: [embedded list in sub-panel, cut off at end] Outcome variable: correct scientific results. Predictors: collaboration; skepticism of others’ claims; questioning your own beliefs; trying to falsify hypotheses; checking citations; statistical rigor; blinded analysis; financial disclosure; open data (4) TEACHER: The regression says two ingredients are the most crucial: 1) genuine curiosity about the answer to a question, and 2) ammonium hydroxide. (5) STUDENT: Wait, why did *ammonia* score so high? How did it even get on the list? LONG HAIR: ...And now you’re doing good science!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreigzaphhj4mfgfrxddlvdmw47335gnwzqbfqvrnff5x4oovgpf36nq@jpeg)
June 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I just almost got 1:39
April 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I just almost got 1:39
I'm officially PINK in Celeste Classic! In order to get the prestigious pink discord role, you need to get top times in the 3 most competitive categories (1:44 any%, 2:0X 100%, and 1:5X gemskip). The last time I needed was for 100%, and I just achieved a 2:07 (placing me in tied 6th place)
April 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I'm officially PINK in Celeste Classic! In order to get the prestigious pink discord role, you need to get top times in the 3 most competitive categories (1:44 any%, 2:0X 100%, and 1:5X gemskip). The last time I needed was for 100%, and I just achieved a 2:07 (placing me in tied 6th place)
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Metro, by Joan Mitchell, 1958, 📸 via @liam_mchugh
April 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Metro, by Joan Mitchell, 1958, 📸 via @liam_mchugh
This run is bad, but it's a pb
April 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This run is bad, but it's a pb
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It's truly a sequel to DK64, where walls are only a suggestion
April 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It's truly a sequel to DK64, where walls are only a suggestion
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Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
WASHINGTON—Grumbling to himself as he repeatedly dropped the device, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was reportedly blowing into a Breathalyzer Thursday in an attempt to unlock his phone. “Stup...
theonion.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pete Hegseth Blows Into Breathalyzer To Unlock Phone
I took a few weeks off of speedrunning due to hand pain + burnout, but I think I'm ready to start grinding again
March 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I took a few weeks off of speedrunning due to hand pain + burnout, but I think I'm ready to start grinding again
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UNDERTALE is on sale for $1.
If you're a bluesky user who hasn't played this game - now is the best time to join the other 99% of people on this website and pick it up.
store.steampowered.com/app/391540/U...
If you're a bluesky user who hasn't played this game - now is the best time to join the other 99% of people on this website and pick it up.
store.steampowered.com/app/391540/U...
Save 90% on Undertale on Steam
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
store.steampowered.com
March 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
UNDERTALE is on sale for $1.
If you're a bluesky user who hasn't played this game - now is the best time to join the other 99% of people on this website and pick it up.
store.steampowered.com/app/391540/U...
If you're a bluesky user who hasn't played this game - now is the best time to join the other 99% of people on this website and pick it up.
store.steampowered.com/app/391540/U...
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So sleep deprived me made this half assed python script with the help of the other SRDC regulars that lets you check all of your submitted runs for Twitch highlights and then offers you to download those to your harddrive all at once and possible bugs.
github.com/Matse007/Spe...
github.com/Matse007/Spe...
February 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
So sleep deprived me made this half assed python script with the help of the other SRDC regulars that lets you check all of your submitted runs for Twitch highlights and then offers you to download those to your harddrive all at once and possible bugs.
github.com/Matse007/Spe...
github.com/Matse007/Spe...
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PSA to all speedrunners - PLEASE download and upload all highlights to YouTube. Huge amounts of speedrunning history will be lost if we don't take action.
Even if you're under 100 hours, play it safe and download. It's 100 hours for now, but who knows in the future.
Even if you're under 100 hours, play it safe and download. It's 100 hours for now, but who knows in the future.
Twitch is implementing a 100-hour storage limit for Highlights and Uploads starting April 19, 2025.
February 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
PSA to all speedrunners - PLEASE download and upload all highlights to YouTube. Huge amounts of speedrunning history will be lost if we don't take action.
Even if you're under 100 hours, play it safe and download. It's 100 hours for now, but who knows in the future.
Even if you're under 100 hours, play it safe and download. It's 100 hours for now, but who knows in the future.
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@ ALL SPEEDRUNNERS WHO USE TWITCH AS STORAGE FOR THEIR RUNS
February 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
@ ALL SPEEDRUNNERS WHO USE TWITCH AS STORAGE FOR THEIR RUNS