[Muzozavr]

So, I like Sonic games (although I'm a wimp, and often use savestates, I'll try not to) and I see these killer stats...
Okay, let's see... Time Attack -- scrap it, I can't do a well TA of ANYTHING. I'm Slow The Hedgehog. :D
Score Attack -- ditto.
Ring Attack -- this will probably my favorite, but definitely NOT simple. Since this is more of a challenge of routeplanning than action (except of getting hit by the damn exploding stars :D ) I will try that first, but seeing what has been done, you're crazy. And in a damn good way that is.
So, what do you suggest for a good start (other than ditching the savestates, that is?)

[douglas]

Welcome!  Definitely ditch the savestates for competition, although they're useful for reccy.

Other than that, practice makes perfect, and check out the videos section - it's a real treasure trove of instruction and inspiration.  Oh, and enjoy playing, that's the most important :)

[P.P.A.]

Hello and welcome.
And what doug said.

[Muzozavr]

"for reccy"
Please translate from Sonician Centrian to English. I hate it when it happens, but sorry, I don't understand such words.

[Cutiefox]

Welcome to TSC! Have fun competing!

[douglas]

"for reccy"
Please translate from Sonician Centrian to English. I hate it when it happens, but sorry, I don't understand such words.

Reconnaissance  (it's army slang I've picked up on, I think) - ie figuring stuff out and practicing.

[Bilan]

I thought you meant recreation, because savestates work for that too >_>

[douglas]

I thought you meant recreation, because savestates work for that too >_>

This is because you're nowhere near macho enough to know or use army slang.

[Azure]

Okay, let's see... Time Attack -- scrap it, I can't do a well TA of ANYTHING. I'm Slow The Hedgehog. :D
Score Attack -- ditto.
Ring Attack -- this will probably my favorite, but definitely NOT simple. Since this is more of a challenge of routeplanning than action (except of getting hit by the damn exploding stars :D ) I will try that first, but seeing what has been done, you're crazy. And in a damn good way that is.
So, what do you suggest for a good start (other than ditching the savestates, that is?)

Remember, even sucky statistics (if you'll excuse the terminology) will help you to rise in the ranks for games. Also, practice leads to perfection, even if it means trying the same level hundreds of times in a row (I still only have 27 seconds in Green Hill 1, after about 50,000 attempts). And if you play Sonic Adventure/Heroes/Advance 3/Adventure 2, I can give you some tips (although some of those games I've only TA'd, SA'd or RA'd a few levels).

[Bilan]

I thought you meant recreation, because savestates work for that too >_>

This is because you're nowhere near macho enough to know or use army slang.

Yeah well are YOU manly enough for the NAVY.