[WR] Metal Gear AC!D Speedrun: New Game + in 2:17:30 (Normal, No Stealth)

While looking at all the current MGA NG+ runs - including the resources at the MG Speedrunners Wiki - I was curious about one thing. Everybody was using Running Man. 8 Blocks is further 6 Blocks, makes sense... but that's ignoring the fact that every time you use it, you lose 3+ seconds to its Flashback animation. So I decided to replace all Running Man cards. Similarly, I prioritised Briefing over Diarrhea. The drawbacks of using these "lesser" cards (more Cost & risk) seemed worth the gamble to me. Before attempting my first-ever MGA full game runs I've expected to be saving around 12 minutes to these changes alone. And I did, but then I figured out even more efficient strats for all bosses and some stages (unless you have terrible luck). In the end, I saved 22 minutes over rayn_RTA's WR. I don't expect to be running any more of this category, but I might have a look at Extreme someday. Game played on PPSSPP 1.19.3. ♦ If I ever were to stream, I'd do so over @   / marlonh8   ♦ ♦ For more casual content, visit my other channel @    / marlonh8   ♦