Beating Bonetail Before Hooktail in Thousand Year Door

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  • Опубликовано: 2 май 2024
  • Support the creator of the Bringle skin: ko-fi.com/nyxolotl12345
    Around 8 years ago (well before this channel), I did my first challenge run of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door- the Pre Hooktail Pit of 100 Trials run! The goal is exactly what it sounds like; you have to beat the entire Pit of 100 Trials including Bonetail before ever fighting Hooktail. Since I've done way harder challenges before, I also decided to make this a bit of a tutorial for challenge running the game!
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Комментарии • 286

  • @GFCOLCQuote
    @GFCOLCQuote 28 дней назад +415

    Not gonna lie, that skin sent me for a damn loop. The people/person who made that skin did a wonderful job. 10/10

  • @nyx-olotl
    @nyx-olotl 27 дней назад +448

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the skin so much! It was a ton of work, and while my imposter syndrome definitely tried to come around in the process, seeing how much you enjoyed it was very heartwarming!

    • @super_dude00
      @super_dude00 27 дней назад +11

      you genuinely did a great job, goated skin

    • @Ironpecker
      @Ironpecker 27 дней назад +4

      The skin is awesome, honestly a really cool thing

    • @Wyvern0nYouTube
      @Wyvern0nYouTube 27 дней назад +8

      It looks like an original game sprite, and it’s very brignle as well, good job

    • @byronlee991017
      @byronlee991017 27 дней назад +2

      it looks amazing omg! your talent 😍

    • @realdavidawad
      @realdavidawad 27 дней назад +1

      nice work 👌

  • @lemon.curd04
    @lemon.curd04 28 дней назад +336

    14:36 “can’t call him mario don’t wanna deadname him” absolutely sent me

    • @hoxxpoxYT
      @hoxxpoxYT 27 дней назад +22

      Bringle best ally for that one

    • @zorrasuperliminal18
      @zorrasuperliminal18 4 дня назад

      He's Not Mario! He is the Great González!

  • @motnurky7055
    @motnurky7055 27 дней назад +134

    "WAKE THE FUCK UP GUYS I GOT A BINGO" is the funniest thing I've seen in any of your videos

    • @ProPandaPlays
      @ProPandaPlays 23 дня назад

      omg whats with kids these days trying to act all edgy SAYING GIMME A MIN TO COOOOOK REEE like kid stop talkingggg LOL lost me there

    • @ProPandaPlays
      @ProPandaPlays 23 дня назад

      i can already tell that comment and what he said as well as his entire video is cringe af LOL jesus christ..

    • @DvH_2
      @DvH_2 22 дня назад +5

      @@ProPandaPlays wrong comment?

    • @ProPandaPlays
      @ProPandaPlays 22 дня назад

      @@DvH_2 not sure

    • @reydesonic
      @reydesonic 20 дней назад

      ​@@ProPandaPlaysNah that's still funny cuz he does it like once a year hahhaha

  • @fernando98322
    @fernando98322 27 дней назад +111

    "I have become death" - Oppenheimer or something
    "I have become Paper Mario" - Bringle

  • @Grimreaperer1
    @Grimreaperer1 28 дней назад +15

    Also. If you start the contact quest early, go into the pipe that starts chapter one, then go back. The contact will be there allowing you to get to West Rogueport early!

  • @sonoci
    @sonoci 28 дней назад +85

    Oh man!! Nyxolotl did such a fantastic job on the Bringle skin :D Honored that my art inspired it a bit!
    I'm so excited to see what kind of runs you get up to in the remake. Only 20 days away now!!

    • @nyx-olotl
      @nyx-olotl 27 дней назад +8

      Thank you so much! You're original art was SO cute

    • @sonoci
      @sonoci 27 дней назад +5

      @@nyx-olotl You did so well! I pretty much immediately was like "wait, is that?? O:" when I saw it!
      Seeing your avatar are you the one that did the Wind Waker Linkle? o: That mod/skin is so adorable ;v;

    • @nyx-olotl
      @nyx-olotl 27 дней назад +6

      @@sonoci Thank you so much!
      And no, I just adore toon linkle. I actually wanted to make a paper linkle pfp to avoid the confusion, but ran into heavy burnout lol

  • @justjuleintherough
    @justjuleintherough 28 дней назад +65

    Love that you got your own Paper Bringle model. You have singlehandedly carried content for PMTTYD in the past years for me and I can't thank you enough.
    Excited for the future for you, dude :))

    • @rickjames5998
      @rickjames5998 11 дней назад

      well there is that one speed runner of paper mario one and 2

  • @Waldens002
    @Waldens002 28 дней назад +76

    Having bump attack for the entire game makes it worth doing this all on its own
    Suddenly all the backtracking becomes a pleasant stroll

  • @DaBaseBallZ
    @DaBaseBallZ 28 дней назад +73

    The Bringle model is 10/10
    Lads,we gotta get Reed to add this model in the next Hero mode demo and Jdaester to add it in infinite pit,who agrees?

    • @prosylan6368
      @prosylan6368 28 дней назад +2

      Well first of all hero mode isn't getting any more major demos the only ones will be bug fixes and I'm pretty sure reed said in another comment that he does want to add a bringle skin although I don't know if he was joking or not but yeah I agree it should be in hero mode

  • @robbyshenanigans255
    @robbyshenanigans255 23 дня назад +5

    Low key, I hope in the remake they go the extra mile and add some additional dialogue by Hooktail if you actually beat Bonetail beforehand, like
    Kooper: M-Mario, w-we've beaten that other dragon, I-I think we have this!
    Hooktail: ...Wait, other dragon?!
    Kooper: Y-Yeah, in... i-in this deep pit, a-at the bottom, t-there was this boney dragon, a-and-
    Hooktail: MY ELDER SIBLING?! Y-YOU MEAN TO TELL ME...
    YOU WENT...
    DOWN THE PIT OF 100 TRIALS...
    A-AND BEATEN MY ELDEST SIBLING?!
    Kooper: ...Y-Y...Yeah-ah???
    Hooktail: ...I-I feel like I am in immense trouble all of a sudden...

  • @THEGASTLYAPPEARSInsertspookymu
    @THEGASTLYAPPEARSInsertspookymu 28 дней назад +67

    This battle shook me to the.... BO- *Gets assasinated*

    • @sophieneo6997
      @sophieneo6997 28 дней назад +9

      Buddy
      Sans called, he wants his jokes back^^

    • @Djpickle20
      @Djpickle20 27 дней назад +2

      @@sophieneo6997who do you think wanted him dead?

  • @Fakeaugie
    @Fakeaugie 27 дней назад +28

    I love the way you titled the video. New TTYD players will have no concept of what a "pre=hooktail pit" is. This will help grow the community

  • @chaosqueenallilive
    @chaosqueenallilive 28 дней назад +21

    Y'know, despite loving your TTYD content, it never clicked in my head that the remake will be a gold mine for content for you.
    Great vid, love the custom model!

  • @starryfae
    @starryfae 28 дней назад +40

    i say this with the most love and respect to the design, it's so cute, but, poptropica character

  • @cymtastique
    @cymtastique 28 дней назад +11

    I was not prepared for how awesome the dandy Bringle skin would be. They did an amazing job!
    Omg, wait, is this going to be the new channel pfp???

  • @cassiesamuel8785
    @cassiesamuel8785 27 дней назад +27

    I had this on in the background whilst playin a hunting game and the audience cheering sounded like birds I was hunting imaginary ducks for like half an hour

  • @MoonlitChris
    @MoonlitChris 28 дней назад +12

    Just a slight correction at 9:15 that glitch where Mario respawns on the top of the blocks is called Hazard Respawn Glitch not Fish Glitch.
    Fish Glitch is actually a different glitch entirely that’s specific for Ms. Mowz which you actually showed off in the footage for that section, just wanted to point it out as it can definitely be a bit confusing, rest of the video is solid! 👍

  • @SquallLionhart409
    @SquallLionhart409 27 дней назад +3

    In terms of moneyfarming, it is possible to store items at one item store and withdraw them elsewhere, so you can buy/sell 40+ sleepy sheep if you really want to. The coin profit is still pretty small, but you can get the item purchase rewards much more reasonably.

    • @eDoc2020
      @eDoc2020 21 день назад +1

      Finally someone else mentioned this. 42 slots is greater than 10. That's 84 coins per trip and Petal Meadows is so easy it's only a minor time annoyance.

  • @user-mu3wk9lz7h
    @user-mu3wk9lz7h 28 дней назад +8

    There is a glitch called Yoshi Skip. It allows you to get a another shine sprite watch son of a glitch thousand year door and he will tell you how to perform and how it is used in speed run

  • @Ralseio
    @Ralseio 25 дней назад +2

    Can't wait to see what the Bringle skin looks like when Doopliss does his funny haha prank.

  • @emersonfridge
    @emersonfridge 28 дней назад +40

    LETS GO ANOTHER BRINGLE BANGER!

  • @ethanhawkins3391
    @ethanhawkins3391 28 дней назад +20

    We’re boutta be eating GOOD once the TTYD remake drops boys 🔥

    • @Commander-peepers
      @Commander-peepers 28 дней назад +1

      Delicious 👁️👅👁️

    • @kaiseremotion854
      @kaiseremotion854 28 дней назад +2

      until they sap all the soul out of it and leave it a huskless copy of its former self like pokemon BDSP

    • @SleebyRise
      @SleebyRise 27 дней назад

      @@kaiseremotion854 ok doomer

    • @randomnpc445
      @randomnpc445 25 дней назад

      @@kaiseremotion854 If you've watched even a second of any of the promotional footage you'd know it's nothing like a BDSP situation. There's room to argue that some of the artistic choices for the world look or work better in the GCN game but to insinuate that it'll be soulless is just absurd.

    • @d.n.3652
      @d.n.3652 23 дня назад +1

      I still have it GameCube. So I see no reason to buy it.

  • @phictionofgrandeur2387
    @phictionofgrandeur2387 28 дней назад +7

    If you jump on Garf's lock, you can get a 6th shine sprite. It's easier than the other glitch.

  • @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668
    @dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668 28 дней назад +4

    Honestly with all of the item reward floors and movers, they should stwrt calling it the pit of roughly 70-85 trials

  • @Kcasati
    @Kcasati 28 дней назад +6

    It's nice to see the mistakes. It makes The Bringle more relatable.

  • @Kirbstomp219
    @Kirbstomp219 25 дней назад +2

    So can you please play the rest of the game with all the badges and levels you got from the Pit. There are no videos of that. I feel like it would be hilarious and super chill to kick back after all your other crazy challenges.

  • @spencerbowden2979
    @spencerbowden2979 28 дней назад +5

    Yeah upgrading goombella is meta post chapter 1.
    Chapter 2 is where Mario is supposed to unlock the super boots doubling his own attack power by upgrading goombella at this stage you basically get the super boots a little earlier then later on double the benefit of having super boots.

  • @thejadewizard6178
    @thejadewizard6178 28 дней назад +9

    AHHHHH THAT COSTUME IS SOO CUTE. A paper mario skin for the paper mario guy, how sweet. :3

  • @xamrucs74
    @xamrucs74 24 дня назад +2

    stumbling across your channel has filled the Stryder7x shaped hole in my heart.

  • @androiddolphin4812
    @androiddolphin4812 28 дней назад +5

    You are definitely the biggest ttyd fan. Your content is amazing, and i bet you'll get a little bigger when the remake comes out

  • @fridgewheatfield
    @fridgewheatfield 28 дней назад +8

    I like the skin, its fun! Really excited to see you cover the remake.

  • @Myhrrylyth
    @Myhrrylyth 28 дней назад +8

    Would you consider playing Bug Fables? Its extremely similar to TTYD and basically love letter to it. ALSO STREAM WHEN?

  • @mktzombey
    @mktzombey 28 дней назад +10

    Im gonna use that when the game finally comes out

  • @missplayer30
    @missplayer30 28 дней назад +5

    I really want the entire gameplay with Bump Attack equipped early.

    • @rickjames5998
      @rickjames5998 11 дней назад

      wont do anything. You have to be 2 levels above or something like that otherwise you have to fight. If fighting the enemy only yields 1 star point then bump attack will work. And Bump attack doesnt work in the pit even if u are max level

  • @SnufflySpy
    @SnufflySpy 21 день назад +1

    I was proud of getting to level 90 in chapter 3 after getting Yoshi and the Hammer upgrade. You're next level mad bro, well done

  • @michaelbradshaw6567
    @michaelbradshaw6567 3 дня назад

    Thanks for the video/ tutorial! I didn't end up doing a pre-hooktail pit, but I did just beat Bonetail for the first time ever today thanks to some of your strats! And while it's certainly not as impressive as pre-hooktail, I did manage to do it before acquiring Vivian in chapter 4, which makes me very happy I tried it!

  • @SprongBobbles
    @SprongBobbles 28 дней назад +5

    PAPER BRINGLE IS ACTUALLY SO BADASS

  • @jake975
    @jake975 27 дней назад +4

    HOLYYY that custom model is absolutely fire

  • @JezElectroAlt
    @JezElectroAlt 28 дней назад +7

    That skin is amazing!

  • @seanmoran6683
    @seanmoran6683 28 дней назад +2

    Holy shit dude this is exactly the video I wanted to see from you, can't wait to do this in the remake!

  • @dominocat7126
    @dominocat7126 27 дней назад +1

    I love your normal content don't get me wrong but this is such an amazing vibe to have for the episode. your chill vibes are fantastic as a break from the insanity runs

  • @isaacgaona2167
    @isaacgaona2167 16 дней назад +1

    Just found your channel and this is amazing. TTYD was one of my favorites as a kid. And seeing that obscure mechanics one was amazing to see how much was there hiding the whole time. I’d love to watch you play some other Nintendo games too. Subscribed

  • @karigirl34
    @karigirl34 28 дней назад +1

    I don’t have access to my GameCube currently and don’t have a computer that can emulate the game but as soon as TTYD releases on switch I’m going to be trying this and I’m so excited! Great video!!

  • @JayHankEdLyon
    @JayHankEdLyon 28 дней назад +7

    I usually get the Strange Satchel at least ASAP, otherwise it just doesn't feel right!

  • @milesrodger3724
    @milesrodger3724 28 дней назад +9

    Bringle + Kappy crossover when?

    • @Kappy0
      @Kappy0 28 дней назад +8

      I'm always down to collab with other Paper Mario creators LOL

  • @N_Zocker
    @N_Zocker 27 дней назад

    I did this challenge like two weeks ago. I last played the game like 5 years ago and then I got recommended your videos. so I got motivated to do a challenge myself and I beat it in seven tries even though I only played the game casually before (never went for the super guard). And right now I challenge the lv 0 challenge (Level Zero Scavenge to be exact). Right now I die over and over again to Magnus von Grapple 2.0. I got the superguard timing for the pit enemies down. but for the rest I am a noob right now. You motivated me to challenge myself with this hell so I hope you keep up the good work.

  • @ShiaTheBunnyGirl
    @ShiaTheBunnyGirl 28 дней назад +1

    I was literally about to attempt this challenge so its nice to see mr bringle man cover it :3

  • @OmegaVideoGameGod
    @OmegaVideoGameGod 6 дней назад +1

    The fact someone can do it on the prologue is very interesting

  • @mostafabalboul3966
    @mostafabalboul3966 26 дней назад

    Gosh, pre-Hooktail pit is so fun. I love the fact that both Goombella and Koops are so useful, I love the dynamic that peril adds in carefully managing healing and damage, and I love that it's challenging enough without being heavily dependent on superguarding ability. Fun recap of one of my favorite videogame challenges

  • @LiarJudas666
    @LiarJudas666 27 дней назад +3

    that skin is absolutely superb. i love it

  • @cowbraiin
    @cowbraiin 5 дней назад

    im only here bc i got curious after beating bonetail right after getting flurrie (hard) if this challenge deal was even a thing. you pulled this off masterfully and its INSANE to see everything click into place after i struggled so hard ! well done

  • @Silverdraconicarcher
    @Silverdraconicarcher 27 дней назад +3

    Bringle model needs to be permanent

  • @devinwarrick3660
    @devinwarrick3660 28 дней назад +4

    9:13 he's channeling his inner pannenkoek

  • @Dr._Geno
    @Dr._Geno 2 дня назад +1

    why did my brain decide I needed to notice hey I'm wearing the exact same model of headphones as bringle, like huh?

  • @vundesheart8835
    @vundesheart8835 25 дней назад

    57:17
    i hope you know i was falling asleep (not out of boredom, it's nearly 2am LOL), and this JOLTED me awake 😂 thank you lmfao
    absolutely amazing video btw! maybe one day ill tackle pre hooktail pit myself, especially might do so if we still can do it this early in the remake lol

  • @emeraldd_
    @emeraldd_ 15 дней назад

    Amazing , thanks for the very helpful tips btw !

  • @Tolkinginger
    @Tolkinginger 28 дней назад +2

    Once the remake comes out I’m definitely gonna try to do this

  • @sempersolus5511
    @sempersolus5511 28 дней назад +3

    Congratulations on your custom in-game avatar!

  • @stephensardinha6750
    @stephensardinha6750 27 дней назад +1

    I would love to see a series of challenges without super guarding. Since we all know now that basically anything is possible with it now it would be cool to see pure strategy over skill challenges.
    Think Jrose11's regular challenges (no items in battle) compared to his rare impossible challenges, that do allow items. Bringle's "impossible challenges" can allow super guarding.

  • @3duardotv417
    @3duardotv417 27 дней назад

    I like these kinds of videos, I subscribed!

  • @d.n.3652
    @d.n.3652 23 дня назад +1

    I finally beat it. Granted I did grind. I also got 2 mega rush P badges. I happened to find a second mega rush in the pit. Koops was doing 12 damage to every enemy (with 0 defense). It took me many tries.

  • @cammac6243
    @cammac6243 28 дней назад +1

    You could actually rank up koops if you jump on the lock on the far east side of rogueport, and get on top of the building where you can use paper mode to get the shine sprite behind the house (jumping in the water respawns you in front of the trouble center)

  • @spiritbear7781
    @spiritbear7781 27 дней назад +1

    You aren’t paper Mario, you are SUPER PAPER BRINGLE!!! Even stronger than puny old pape’ Maro

  • @johnnyhickman3083
    @johnnyhickman3083 27 дней назад +1

    Never thought I’d see the Hooktail battle on the A-List stage… until today.

  • @Ly..
    @Ly.. 28 дней назад +1

    New awesome Bringle content

  • @zelos1826
    @zelos1826 22 дня назад +1

    That Bringle sprite looks SO good!!!

  • @spencerbowden2979
    @spencerbowden2979 28 дней назад +3

    Paper bringle the thousand year subscription

  • @Adrien1903
    @Adrien1903 6 дней назад +1

    Update: Fish Glitch isn't possible in the Remake, as now there's a sticker that block the path

  • @powerpuell7851
    @powerpuell7851 28 дней назад +5

    OH YEAH NEW BRINGLE VID

  • @questionmarkquestionmarkques
    @questionmarkquestionmarkques 28 дней назад +1

    great video, didnt even notice an hour had passed

  • @travismullins6374
    @travismullins6374 27 дней назад

    So pumped for this game to come back out

  • @MisterLN
    @MisterLN 5 дней назад

    dude, i actually just beat the challenge, without fishglitch in the ttyd remake.
    its all thanks to your video, thank you so much i feel like a god gamer

  • @Mr-MM4B
    @Mr-MM4B 28 дней назад +4

    Props to Nyxolotl

  • @alliebones
    @alliebones 27 дней назад +1

    Now you need to record a bunch of 'ha's and 'hoo's for this skin's jumping sounds and the rest of Mario's vocalizations!

  • @The_Onion_
    @The_Onion_ 28 дней назад +6

    Pikmin, also
    MORE CAT CONTENT

  • @FL4SHK
    @FL4SHK 27 дней назад +1

    I don't usually make comments on videos, so here's one. Bringle, I've been watching you grow in subscribers for the past maybe six months. Congratulations on all the subscribers! That includes me, of course.
    Oh, and good luck at college. I'm curious as to what you're studying. Personally, I studied engineering in college and now work as a computer hardware/software engineer :)

  • @bobsondugnutt4379
    @bobsondugnutt4379 28 дней назад +3

    paper bringle model goes hard fr

  • @chillstoneblakeblast3172
    @chillstoneblakeblast3172 6 дней назад +1

    Trying this on the remake, Dry Shrooms are now useless in this challenge (Unless that 1HP is needed) because Partners now revive with 1HP after battle, making this challenge much easier.

  • @jameshuntington8644
    @jameshuntington8644 18 дней назад

    Bringle playing Paper Mario as Bringle as Paper Mario is the most meta thing imaginable

  • @deedoubs
    @deedoubs 27 дней назад +1

    Someone already did this challenge before even getting the paper mode.

  • @linuxwinbingingdunlopy5159
    @linuxwinbingingdunlopy5159 27 дней назад +1

    The only time I've ever beaten ttyd was doing pit of 100 trials right after doing glitz pit
    You end up so overleveled that using bump you don't actually have to fight anything for the rest of the game till you get to like, the shadow palace

  • @SirApple69
    @SirApple69 27 дней назад

    Another Bringle Banger

  • @BeefBosssu
    @BeefBosssu 28 дней назад +1

    We love Bringle videos wooooo

  • @Wonsoky
    @Wonsoky 7 дней назад +1

    theres one more shine sprite you can get behind the locked building in east rougeport. you can jump onto the lock

  • @trevorgrover5619
    @trevorgrover5619 25 дней назад +1

    That new skin is cool. It would be neat to see a badge that looked at your profile Mii and made that your skin.

  • @claireb6392
    @claireb6392 27 дней назад +1

    Birthday Bringle!!!! 🎉

  • @turrexx8610
    @turrexx8610 27 дней назад +1

    You can actually get a 6th shine sprite. If you go to East rogueport, you can jump on top of the lock to the right of the trouble center. You just have to angle ot off the little step. Once you are on top of the lock, jump to the fence, go up the crates and paper mode behind the building. Once you get the shine, you can just jump in the water to get back.

  • @fishy_fish1003
    @fishy_fish1003 26 дней назад

    The fact that this picture 18:09 of koops is on your computer brings me joy

  • @monikamiller9588
    @monikamiller9588 27 дней назад +1

    20:30 Actually not only can you jump but if you have ground pound you can just ground pound in place where the piders drop and it'll be a first strike with the ground pound. Doesn't matter for any pre hooktail pit or prologue pit but it's interesting

  • @Nate9-9
    @Nate9-9 26 дней назад

    @Bringle I don’t know if you have made a video specifically about it, but what are your thoughts on the TTYD remake for Switch? Have you analyzed the trailers for differences? Plan to go into it blind?

  • @suyoshi9969
    @suyoshi9969 28 дней назад +2

    LESGOO MORE BRINGLE

  • @smawzyv9281
    @smawzyv9281 15 дней назад

    I beat this challenge once before years ago without any glitches or super guarding. It took several tires and enough luck to achieve that victory. Good times.

  • @homiepikachu8707
    @homiepikachu8707 27 дней назад

    I can't wait to see how good bonetail looks in the remake

  • @MineCreeperLPs
    @MineCreeperLPs 27 дней назад

    I am so mad how many movers you got. I have been playing casually and did poster Chapter 3 pit and didn't see a single mover until the 80s.

  • @CallMiiEshmael
    @CallMiiEshmael 26 дней назад

    That was crazy and impressive. With all the goodies you get in the Pit (along with the level ups for Mario), and a bit of luck, this could make the rest of the game a breeze. I'm sure Madame Flurrie will be much more enamored with Mario by the time they first meet...pucker up!
    I am curious if Goombella has any special comentary since this would be before any of the other dragons and the final boss, considering this is supposed to be post-game content lol Then again, I am one to reach floor 50 and then leave as soon as I am able before leaving the latter 50 until after the main story is concluded.

  • @Loogus_Baloogus
    @Loogus_Baloogus 26 дней назад

    I questioned if i should watch this video. "Haven't you done this before?"

  • @HavikXIII
    @HavikXIII 17 дней назад

    I got this game christmas the year it game out and im still playing that same exact disc right now on my wii. But i didnt feel old until you pointed out that its 20 years old

  • @seaturtle7389
    @seaturtle7389 27 дней назад +1

    totally gonna try this on the remake assuming they don't change mechanics

  • @Cerbleur07
    @Cerbleur07 28 дней назад +3

    The "superguard is your friend" challenge

    • @tessaPMpro
      @tessaPMpro 27 дней назад

      Superguarding definitely helps but it is not necessary for this challenge, it's possible to beat pre-Hooktail pit without superguarding at all.