'''Shoot into the Wild Blue''' is the third mission in [[RTA Guide/Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]].
'''Shoot into the Wild Blue''' is the third mission in [[RTA Guide/Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]].
==== General Tip ====
=== General tip ===
For the slide-kick into the star done on most strats, run a bit before slide-kicking in order to catch the star before Mario bounces on the ground, saving some time between hitting the star and the star-get cutscene starting.
For the slide-kick into the star done on most strats, run a bit before slide-kicking in order to catch the star before Mario bounces on the ground, saving some time between hitting the star and the star-get cutscene starting.
== Beginner (Long Jump) ==
== Beginner (long jump) ==
This section demonstrates the beginner strategy of long jumping into the tree. To get up to the star platform, the sideflip method is recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
This section demonstrates the beginner strategy of long jumping into the tree. To get up to the star platform, the sideflip method is recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
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Below is a different camera setup to make it consistent to get a roll off the edge. It's an optional strategy that you can add to the previous strategy. Press C-Down when entering the level. When you grab the tree, press R + C-Down + C-Right. Hold straight up to climb the tree, and then press R again when you rollout on the ledge.
Below is a different camera setup to make it consistent to get a roll off the edge. It's an optional strategy that you can add to the previous strategy. Press C-Down when entering the level. When you grab the tree, press R + C-Down + C-Right. Hold straight up to climb the tree, and then press R again when you rollout on the ledge.
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== Advanced (Sideflip) ==
== Advanced (sideflip) ==
This video demonstrates an advanced strategy of sideflipping into the tree. Sideflipping up to the star platform is still recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
This video demonstrates an advanced strategy of sideflipping into the tree. Sideflipping up to the star platform is still recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
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== Expert (Single Jump Wallkick) ==
== Expert (single jump wall kick) ==
[[File:Wild blue jd speedkick.mp4|thumb|Slightly faster jumpdive + speedkick movement after rolling out over the edge ([https://twitter.com/GTM5471/status/1649571994776551425?s=20 Full video])|class=autoplay]]
[[File:Wild blue jd speedkick.mp4|thumb|Slightly faster jumpdive + speedkick movement after rolling out over the edge ([https://twitter.com/GTM5471/status/1649571994776551425?s=20 Full video])|class=autoplay]]
For the slide-kick into the star done on most strats, run a bit before slide-kicking in order to catch the star before Mario bounces on the ground, saving some time between hitting the star and the star-get cutscene starting.
Beginner (long jump)
This section demonstrates the beginner strategy of long jumping into the tree. To get up to the star platform, the sideflip method is recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
Below is a different camera setup to make it consistent to get a roll off the edge. It's an optional strategy that you can add to the previous strategy. Press C-Down when entering the level. When you grab the tree, press R + C-Down + C-Right. Hold straight up to climb the tree, and then press R again when you rollout on the ledge.
This video demonstrates an advanced strategy of sideflipping into the tree. Sideflipping up to the star platform is still recommended for beginners and advanced runners.
