TASbased

TASbased refers to a style of speedrunning a video game that emphasizes achieving the fastest possible completion time through extremely precise inputs and planned execution. This approach often involves extensive practice, frame-perfect timing, and exploiting game mechanics and glitches in a highly optimized manner. The term "TAS" itself stands for "Tool-Assisted Speedrun," indicating that the run was created using external tools that allow the player to input commands frame by frame.

While Tool-Assisted Speedruns are a specific category, "TASbased" can also describe the *philosophy* or *methodology* applied to real-time speedruns. A player aiming for a TASbased real-time run will strive to replicate the precision and optimization of a TAS as closely as possible within the constraints of live gameplay. This means meticulously planning every movement, jump, and action to minimize any wasted frames or suboptimal decisions.

This style of speedrunning is characterized by its focus on absolute efficiency. Players often watch and analyze Tool-Assisted Speedruns of their chosen game to identify the most optimal strategies, routes, and execution techniques. The goal is to shave off even fractions of a second by eliminating any unnecessary actions or deviations from the perfect path. This meticulous approach requires a deep understanding of the game's engine and a high level of technical skill to execute consistently.