Bubzia, the renowned blindfolded speedrunning specialist, has been a dominant force in the sightless Super Mario 64 scene for years. His determination to break his own blindfolded 70-star world record is unwavering. After months of dedicated practice, he was on track to achieve this goal. However, a technical issue almost derailed his efforts, much to the mixed emotions of his community.
On February 10, Bubzia was 20 minutes into his approximately 90-minute run, trailing just a few seconds behind the world record pace. The community was cautiously optimistic, hoping to witness a new record. With precision and clean play, Bubzia seemed poised to succeed. But at the 23:59 mark, disaster struck: Bubzia's webcam unexpectedly turned off.
In the world of blindfolded speedrunning, it is crucial to provide proof that the player is indeed blindfolded. This generally involves keeping a webcam focused on the player's face throughout the game. Bubzia's streams typically adhere to this rule, but he had experienced some camera issues earlier that day, which seemed resolved, but ultimately were not.
Unaware of the webcam malfunction, Bubzia continued to play exceptionally well, even surpassing world record pace with gold splits as he ventured into the most challenging parts of the run. The community’s excitement turned to dismay as they realized the potential world record might be deemed invalid due to this technical glitch. Despite the disappointment, one member of the chat humorously suggested it could be the "funniest WR" ever.
While most of Bubzia's viewers secretly hoped for the run to fail, to avoid the heartbreak of an invalidated record, Bubzia made a few mistakes in the endgame that would have cost him the world record by a few seconds regardless. Reflecting on his performance, Bubzia expressed his dissatisfaction: "I'm so not satisfied, dude," he lamented in the final moments of the run. It was only after a moment of silence that he realized, "Oh, wait. Camera is off?"
Bubzia's attempt, although not resulting in a new world record, demonstrated his incredible skill and dedication to blindfolded speedrunning. His efforts on the dance pad in Super Mario 64 are commendable, showcasing a level of play that most could only dream of achieving.
