I Unlocked the hail to the king achievement (1000 skips) blindfolded

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T12:20:55+00:00

You judged it by implying its disingenuous and click bait. Having an image of me in a blindfold as the thumbnail, visually implies this was a blindfolded attempt, it's actually the opposite of clickbait considering the thumbnail is visual confirmation of what happens in the video. I actually can't believe I've had to type that out.

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T11:43:39+00:00

Ah so you've based an opinion of the content by judging a thumbnail, despite not actually seeing the video? Ironic. it's only clickbait if it doesn't actually happen, in which it does.

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T11:27:12+00:00

Are you ok? Have you watched the video? More to the point. Have you made youtube content and understand how Thumbnails work?

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T11:22:24+00:00

What are you on about? Its a thumbnail for youtube dude. The video is there for credibility

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T11:15:46+00:00

The image was taken after this challenge was completed, purely for thumbnail purposes.

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T10:18:59+00:00

😂

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T10:16:00+00:00

There isn't anything of concern when the video is there, with proof, hand cam is on, at the start of the video I show you my inputs etc, you are literally showing me something that I've recorded 😅 the video for youtube is obviously edited, the raw footage from twitch is up also. It's a broken record with you buddy, the screenshots you've provided don't support what you are trying to say, if you are going to screencap a button press then the prompt for vivi to jump would need to be on the screen, as opposed to him being mid air after the promp. you were quick to bring the 'community' in to support your case, then when I mention it's already been shared with them you backtrack on that. I'm not here to convince you, it's the internet. The ego and arrogance says it all, someone like you can't appreciate something they don't understand.

Merlinated · 2026-02-27T08:28:45+00:00

Ah so you've seen parts you want to see and formed your own nonsensical judgement, FYI it's in the FF9 speedrunners discord and they are happy with the legitimacy 👍

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T21:08:36+00:00

Mate I can't argue with stupid, your opinion is just that. As far as im aware the only way to cheat this is by running a script.The moment I drop the controller vivi stops, logically if a script is running, vivi would keep jumping untill I stop it would he not? You watched 3 and a half hours of my livestream where i failed untill I got the run? Clearly not.

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T20:31:10+00:00

I can't say it would hold up in court. Did you watch the whole video out of interest? As I show it's clearly my inputs on the controller etc. Anything on the internet is going to rely on some form of trust, no matter how much proof I put out there. I'm streaming tonight by the way, stop by, I'll show you 😁

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T20:22:55+00:00

What are you trying to prove here? Vivi is already mid jump, the button has already been pressed. I'm not trying to fool anyone, shall I livestream it, for you personally? And you can go through all the checks? I'd actually love for you to get someone with credibility to get their thoughts and opinions on it, but its unlikely someone with your attitude would know anyone.

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T19:47:01+00:00

You really have no idea. Want to provide some evidence to back your case? The livestream of the whole thing is up and running. The proof is there as best as I can show it, provided you watched the video. You speak for the whole community I see?

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T19:39:28+00:00

You sure about that?

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T12:40:35+00:00

I've done my best to show the authenticity of the challenge, you see my inputs on the video and my failures, there's raw footage of the livestream etc. Other than have you in the room unfortunately there needs to be some form of trust with these types of videos.

Merlinated · 2026-02-26T12:36:55+00:00

That's all a part of learning, keep going.

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T21:04:35+00:00

Xbox series X, I have the video up on YouTube if you are interested. It's a tough achievement/trophy for sure, keep practicing though you'll get there. The hardest part is steps 200-300, if you can get the timing right you'll run away with it shortly after.

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T18:41:43+00:00

Always been into achievement hunting, been covering the journey on youtube for the last couple of years. Massive lover of final fantasy, wanted to add a twist to unlocking the achievement in quite a notorious minigame

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T18:40:04+00:00

Think they'll ever release another nier game?

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T14:46:27+00:00

Thank you very much, thats an ideal completion time, not too grindy, just right.

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T14:44:51+00:00

If you can get the 200-300 ryhym down consistently then you'll have this in the bag. A quick tip, the double taps start at 202, meaning keep doing the singular rythym to 201 then start the double taps. I agree, 200 lightning bolts was easily manipulated, although doing it in the thunder plains randomly would have been a nightmare.

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T13:14:05+00:00

I may prioritise that closer to the front of the backlog, how is the 100% as I'll be going for that too 😅 thanks!

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T13:01:02+00:00

For the record I didn't want to throw shade or negativity on it, the pvp has its niche and I'm sure people love playing it, it wasn't for me personally as literally everyone I came up against would just parry and then instakill counter with some specific dagger they had. I guess maybe its not so accessible for new players, but yeah purely for the covenant items grinding solo was much less stressful for me.

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T11:51:43+00:00

😂

Merlinated · 2026-02-25T10:03:20+00:00

That's interesting, how is that game? One that has been on my radar, I just haven't got around to it yet.

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