Unveiling the Game-Changing NES Tetris Technique Faster Than Hypertapping!

Unveiling the Game-Changing NES Tetris Technique Faster Than Hypertapping!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. NES Tetris Playstyles
   • DAS
   • Hypertapping
   • Rolling: The Third Playstyle
3. The History of DAS and Hypertapping
4. The Rise of Hypertapping
5. The Introduction of Rolling
6. The Technique of Rolling
   • Hector "Fly" Rodriguez's Influence
   • Translating Rolling to the NES
   • Jonas Neubauer's Experience
   • Is Rolling Effective on the D-Pad?
7. Rolling Technique Development
   • Alternative Hand Positions
   • Cheez_fish's Discovery
   • Button Mashing Techniques
8. Rolling in Competitions
   • Cheez_fish's Rolling Achievements
   • TegaMech's Rolling Journey
   • Personal Experiences with Rolling
9. The Potential of Rolling
   • Effortlessness of Rolling
   • Comparing Rolling and Hypertapping
   • Rolling as a Natural Evolution
10. Conclusion

🚀 Rolling: The Third NES Tetris Playstyle

NES Tetris, one of the most beloved and competitive games in history, has long revolved around two primary playstyles: DAS and hypertapping. DAS, or Delayed Auto Shift, involves holding down the dpad to move the pieces to the side with the game's built-in side to side motion. On the other hand, hypertapping requires tapping the d-pad at an incredible speed of around 12 times per second or faster. However, the number of people who could master hypertapping was limited. The dominance of DAS players lasted until 2018 when a rookie hypertapper won. Since then, hypertappers have been winning major tournaments. But now, a third playstyle called rolling is emerging as a potential game-changer.

The History of DAS and Hypertapping

For years, DAS was the default playstyle in competitive NES Tetris. While it had its limitations at higher speeds, very few people could master hypertapping. The overlap between players who excelled at NES Tetris and could hypertap was minuscule, with only about three people in that Venn diagram until 2018. The advent of hypertapping inspired a new generation of players, leading to the dominance of hypertappers in major tournaments.

The Rise of Hypertapping

Hypertapping, with its superhuman finger speeds, offered a distinct advantage in NES Tetris. However, it required intense finger dexterity and the ability to tap the d-pad at an astonishing rate of 12 times per second or faster. This skill was beyond the reach of many players, limiting the number of competitors who could truly excel at NES Tetris.

Introducing Rolling: The Third Playstyle

Rolling, also known as flyheccing, is a playstyle that closely resembles a technique mastered by Hector "Fly" Rordriguez on arcade cabinets in the 80s. Rodriguez discovered that rolling his fingers on both hands in succession achieved much faster speeds than mashing one finger on the buttons. While this technique was effective on arcade cabinets, translating it to the NES posed a challenge due to the smaller buttons on the controller.

The Technique of Rolling

Translating rolling to the NES involved experimentation with alternative hand positions to provide multiple fingers access to the small buttons. While various methods showed promise, they had drawbacks in terms of comfort and consistency. However, a breakthrough came when Cheez_fish discovered a simple idea: instead of rolling the buttons on the d-pad or rolling the finger on top of the d-pad, what if the entire controller was rolled?

Cheez_fish's grip involves holding his thumb still over the d-pad while rolling the fingers of his other hand across the bottom of the controller. This technique effectively turns the bottom of the controller into one giant button, providing the fingers with more surface area to work with. With the right thumb pressure on the d-pad, button pressing speeds of over 20hz (times per second) were achievable, surpassing even the fastest hypertappers in the world.

Rolling in Competitions

Cheez_fish, the pioneer of rolling, has already set world records using this playstyle. In December 2020, he posted the first-ever completion of 19-5 with rolling at speeds exceeding 20hz. Moreover, he showcased his rolling technique during competitions, leaving spectators in awe of his fast and precise piece movement. Other players like TegaMech, known for their DAS expertise, have also started learning rolling and are achieving movements that were previously unimaginable.

The Potential of Rolling

Rolling offers enormous potential as a new playstyle in NES Tetris. It represents a natural evolution of the game, providing players with an efficient method of achieving high-speed movements without straining themselves. Unlike hypertapping, where the same muscle is used repetitively, rolling distributes the work between different muscles, allowing for greater control and speed. As more players embrace rolling, we may see further development of techniques and grips that suit different playstyles and abilities.

Highlights

• Rolling, a third playstyle in NES Tetris, is emerging as a potential game-changer.
• DAS and hypertapping were the dominant playstyles until a rookie hypertapper shook things up in 2018.
• Rolling, inspired by Hector Rodriguez's technique on arcade cabinets, provides high-speed movements without superhuman finger speeds.
• Cheez_fish discovered the rolling technique by rolling the entire controller, achieving speeds of over 20hz.
• Rolling has already set world records and is being adopted by players previously focused on DAS.

FAQ:

Q: Is rolling considered a form of hypertapping? A: Rolling is its own playstyle and differs from hypertapping in terms of muscle distribution and effortlessness of movement.

Q: Can DAS players learn rolling? A: Yes, DAS players like TegaMech have successfully learned rolling and achieved movements previously unimaginable with DAS alone.

Q: How long does it take to learn rolling? A: Learning rolling requires practice and precision. It took Cheez_fish a fair amount of hours to master the technique.

Q: Are there different grips for rolling? A: Yes, different players have experimented with various grips for rolling, and there may be more grip variations yet to be discovered.