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{{Strategy_Template|title1 = 2D Skip|image1 = 2dskip2.gif|caption1 = A successful attempt at 2D skip.|version(s) = All|kingdom(s) = Moon Kingdom|classification = Movement Optimization|categories = All}}'''2D Skip''' (also known as '''2D Shortcut''') is a movement optimization in the Moon Kingdom. The trick is performed by strategically not destroying certain blocks with Bowser's fire breath to skip a small section of platforming. This trick saves about two seconds when executed properly. | {{Strategy_Template|title1 = 2D Skip|image1 = 2dskip2.gif|caption1 = A successful attempt at 2D skip.|version(s) = All|kingdom(s) = Moon Kingdom|classification = Movement Optimization|categories = All}}'''2D Skip''' (also known as '''2D Shortcut''') is a movement optimization in the Moon Kingdom. The trick is performed by strategically not destroying certain blocks with Bowser's fire breath to skip a small section of platforming. This trick saves about two seconds when executed properly. | ||
2D Skip was one of the first speedrun strategies discovered in Super Mario Odyssey. While the trick is | 2D Skip was one of the first speedrun strategies discovered in Super Mario Odyssey. While the trick is relatively easy by modern standards, it caused a significant number of lost runs when it was first discovered. This is due to a combination of general inexperience with Super Mario Odyssey as a whole, in junction with it taking place at the very end of the run. It is still not uncommon for this simple trick to be failed simply due to nerves. | ||
This trick has gained notoriety for being much more difficult than it actually is. This is partially due to inexperience with the trick itself, but also because of clips of runners failing the trick gaining lots of attention on sites like Reddit.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchPeopleDieInside/comments/akcjhz/failing_at_the_end_of_a_speedrun/ Reddit.com]</ref> | This trick has gained notoriety for being much more difficult than it actually is. This is partially due to inexperience with the trick itself, but also because of clips of runners failing the trick gaining lots of attention on sites like Reddit.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchPeopleDieInside/comments/akcjhz/failing_at_the_end_of_a_speedrun/ Reddit.com]</ref> | ||