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   02-14-2007, 2:00 AM
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Video: The Complete Root Beer Tapper - Two perfect laps (plus advanced strategy)
Here you go:
 
 
This video is two laps through the game without losing a life.  Each lap is 13 levels, so the video stops after level 26.  Each lap after the second is exactly the same as the second, so it doesn't get harder.
 
Now, here are some strategies that you'll see me use here:
 
1.  Don't get tips.  The number one tip I give people.  Getting tips makes the game harder, not easier as you might think.  It delays customers, and you don't want them there, you want them gone.  The quicker you can clear them, the better.  Not to mention the wasted time running down the bar to collect them.  When I play usually, I get tips up to level 7, because I'm very comfortable with those levels and can milk them for a few easy points, but I'll never get one past there.  I didn't get any in this video, even in the early levels, to really drive the point home.
 
2.  Don't waste time getting empty mugs.  While empty mugs are a huge danger, and are responsible for countless lives we've all lost, you just can't afford to run halfway down the bar to get them.  You need to clear the level as quickly as possible to avoid customers getting too fast.  If you've got (about) a second or more before the mug gets to you, go throw some more root beer in another lane and then come back.  If there are a few about to hit the end, though, go get 'em.
 
3.  Count how many people are in a row, and throw that many.  You shouldn't, as a rule, be looking at the lane you're on while tapping; you should be looking at the rest of the lanes to monitor where the customers and empty mugs are so you can plan on where to go next.  If you count, say, 4 people in a lane, and a mug is close to the end of another lane when you throw the third root beer, go get the mug and come back later.  The only exception to this rule is when someone's drinking and they're almost done: you'll want to watch them and throw another when there's only a tiny amount left in the glass.  If there are only drinkers, and they've got another half second or more to drink, go somewhere else and get mugs, then come back.
 
4.  Never sit still.  There's always something to do unless the level's over.  Never wait more than a split second in one lane when there are thirsty consumers, or empty mugs, in another.
 
5.  In the alien bar, the alien that appears closest to you in each row, with the one color body and circular head, drinks dreadfully slowly.  Do NOT let him get far, or he'll *** you good.  There's also a green shirted baseball player on the top row of the sports bar in laps 2 and up who drinks about as slow, so try to get rid of him quickly.
 
And those are pretty much all I can think of, aside from the usual "stay calm" and "practice" that apply to every game.  If you're not having fun, stop.  If you are, hopefully this video and these tips will help you join me in breaking the scoreboard.
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   02-14-2007, 5:18 AM
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wow, after seeing this i realized how bad i suck at this game...nice video man
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   02-14-2007, 4:32 PM
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Amazing !  Surprise [:O]
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   02-14-2007, 5:05 PM
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Thanks for ths tips Mike.  You are insane at this game.
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   02-14-2007, 10:26 PM
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I managed to use some of your skills in the video to get into the top 100 on co-op earlier Cool [H]


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   02-14-2007, 11:55 PM
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amazing great vid mike

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   02-14-2007, 11:57 PM
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My biggest question is, how do you tap that fast? I can't get him to go that fast.  When I start to hit the button any faster than I do he half fills the mugs making me hit the button twice to tap a full mug and serve.
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   02-15-2007, 12:21 AM
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WOW
we dey
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   02-15-2007, 1:05 AM
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 mgftp wrote:
My biggest question is, how do you tap that fast? I can't get him to go that fast.  When I start to hit the button any faster than I do he half fills the mugs making me hit the button twice to tap a full mug and serve.
That's just the rhythm of the game.  You'll learn exactly how long it takes to fill it up soon enough, and it'll be second nature. 
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   02-15-2007, 3:09 AM
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Great movie Mike!  I was going to try and do that once I beat the game...oh well, you are an awesome player.

Did you use a Gamebridge to record?

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   02-15-2007, 3:22 AM
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 x T UN1T x wrote:
Did you use a Gamebridge to record?
It's funny you should mention that.  I used an ATI TV Wonder to record everything up until that video, where I switched to a Gamebridge.
 
What I do is hook the system to my VCR and record to tape.  When I'm happy with a playthrough, I then record from the VCR to the Gamebridge.
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   02-15-2007, 4:02 AM
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Cool cool.  I just bought a Gamebridge a few weeks ago.  Neat little tool...just wish it recorded in HD.

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   02-15-2007, 4:33 AM
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Got 200/200 already but amazing vid Mike, great work. I've gotta try again for a high score but I dont think I will be able to beat your score lol (or even tie it). Tell you what, if I do tie it then you will have to try to tie my score in Geometry Wars!
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   02-15-2007, 5:01 AM
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WOW! Nicely Done!Beer [B]Smile [:)]

those alien levels look so impossible.........


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   02-15-2007, 4:34 PM
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 K4rn4ge wrote:
I've gotta try again for a high score but I dont think I will be able to beat your score lol (or even tie it). Tell you what, if I do tie it then you will have to try to tie my score in Geometry Wars!
That'll be the day. :-)
 
I'm actually really looking forward to Boom Boom Rocket, the next XBLA game from Bizarre.  I think you and I may well be fighting for the top spot on that one.
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   02-15-2007, 9:12 PM
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Wow.  That vid was too sweet for words.  Looks like I have some practicing to do.  Great Vid.
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   02-15-2007, 9:15 PM
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Seems like the only thing I do differently is I can't get the mugs to fill as fast.  Once I get that down I'll have it for sure.

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   02-16-2007, 2:11 PM
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 x T UN1T x wrote:
Seems like the only thing I do differently is I can't get the mugs to fill as fast.  Once I get that down I'll have it for sure.

I know this goes off topis but I couldn't help notice your sig and say congrats for 100% on Sneak King.  That is a time consuming challenge.


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   02-16-2007, 2:36 PM
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Lol yes it is and thanks =]
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   02-19-2007, 7:50 PM
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Mike,

Just for my own clarity, when it comes to tapping, are you double tapping the "A" button or do you just press "A" hold it and release when full?

I've been doing the double tap method and it just seems like sometimes the mugs just stick and don't get out quickly enough.  Sometimes I can get the 4 mugs all flying out boom,boom,boom,boom.  Then sometimes its boom,boom,...boom,...boom. 

Just trying to determine if I need to keep practicing the double tap, or bite the bullet and start learning the hold and release.

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   02-19-2007, 8:57 PM
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 OLOT wrote:

Mike,

Just for my own clarity, when it comes to tapping, are you double tapping the "A" button or do you just press "A" hold it and release when full?

I've been doing the double tap method and it just seems like sometimes the mugs just stick and don't get out quickly enough.  Sometimes I can get the 4 mugs all flying out boom,boom,boom,boom.  Then sometimes its boom,boom,...boom,...boom. 

Just trying to determine if I need to keep practicing the double tap, or bite the bullet and start learning the hold and release.

I'm holding it.  You just need to learn the rhythm. 
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   02-19-2007, 9:57 PM
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thanks, I'll start working with it.
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   02-20-2007, 1:25 AM
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Believe me, it is WAY easier if you can learn to hold and then serve effectively.

When I first started playing, I was double tapping and that is slower anyway but if you mess it up, which is easy to do especially when you're new to the game, you lose a lot of time. Once you've got the timing of the hold method down, it shouldn't be too long before you start to see an improvement.Smile [:)]


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   02-20-2007, 5:57 AM
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Amazing! I always get stuck on the punk bar, so I still have a lot of work to do!
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   02-20-2007, 5:58 AM
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Do you use the A or the down with the right stick?
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   02-20-2007, 1:55 PM
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 mercenaryobacon wrote:
Do you use the A or the down with the right stick?
A button.
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   02-20-2007, 1:56 PM
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 Mike Kelehan wrote:
 mercenaryobacon wrote:
Do you use the A or the down with the right stick?
A button.

Same here.


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   02-20-2007, 4:17 PM
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Thanks for the video!

Using your strategies, I finally... FINALLY... FINALLY made it past the Punk Bar... With 1 life left. I was slightly ticked when I got to the Alien Bar and screwed up right at the end of the first level, but I was so pumped about getting past the PB, I almost didn't notice. Big Smile [:D]

P.S. It may not show it in my Achievements, but only because I haven't connected to XBL since then.

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   02-20-2007, 5:55 PM
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 Dead Mr Fred wrote:

Thanks for the video!

Using your strategies, I finally... FINALLY... FINALLY made it past the Punk Bar... With 1 life left. I was slightly ticked when I got to the Alien Bar and screwed up right at the end of the first level, but I was so pumped about getting past the PB, I almost didn't notice. Big Smile [:D]

P.S. It may not show it in my Achievements, but only because I haven't connected to XBL since then.

Let us know if you contineu to improve of if you just got lucky that one time. Smile [:)]


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   02-20-2007, 6:54 PM
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 mgftp wrote:
 Dead Mr Fred wrote:

Thanks for the video!

Using your strategies, I finally... FINALLY... FINALLY made it past the Punk Bar... With 1 life left. I was slightly ticked when I got to the Alien Bar and screwed up right at the end of the first level, but I was so pumped about getting past the PB, I almost didn't notice. Big Smile [:D]

P.S. It may not show it in my Achievements, but only because I haven't connected to XBL since then.

Let us know if you contineu to improve of if you just got lucky that one time. Smile [:)]

Sadly, I can't get the feeling out of my head that it was just luck... But I did almost complete the last PB level another time, though I screwed up and threw an extra beer.

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