The issue with Eagle Eyes is that it is really a crown. Almost everyone did better without Eagle Eyes, but the main point I'd make is not that Eagle Eyes is straight bad; it is that at it's core Eagle Eyes is really a side-grade. However the mutations are intended to be almost entirely positive... which Eagle Eyes does not support. I think it is a nice addition to the game, but is simply in the wrong place. Horheristo and most of the other runners made Eagle Eyes look bad, but I think that just makes it more attractive as a crown. As a crown people who love it could always use it, people who want a different play style could enjoy it, and it would no longer be a side-grade mutation.


Hello.  Rami and JW have a habit of remaining mute on issues within the game that they feel are disputed/not determined and elements that they have no mechanical rational for; the inclusion of Eagle Eyes wallows in both camps.  It is a mutation that has little mechanical reason to be picked and is disputed within the community.  Previously there was a challenge with unfavorable results for Eagle Eyes, however the scope was limited to a specific set of affected weapons.  In reality Eagle Eyes would best be fitted to a crown since it's effect is the definition of what crowns are intended to do; modify game play.  However a portion of the community appreciates the feel of the mutation over everything else.  Hopefully logic can win out at some point?

The person who posts the runs with the most kills during a single player recording of a Nuclear Throne run before September 26th, 2015 will receive a game via steam (note the rules below).  Additionally any person who posts a videos doing the challenge while getting over 1,500 total kills in the current update will be offered a game. 

Run Specific Rules: 

• Players must select Eyes.
  
• All runs must start with the default revolver.
  
• All runners must do 2 runs; one run with Eagle Eyes and one without.
  
• Use of the proto chest is prohibited until after getting into loop 2.
  
• Players must start with Crown of Risk and have it active for the entire run.
  
• Victory is based on total number of kills between both submitted runs.

Save Edits:  The guide on Steam for save edits is very helpful.  Additionally there is a mod created by 24gz with the blessing of Vlambeer that will assist in save edits.
Seeds:  The guide on Steam for seed edits might help.  The Nuclear Throne Wiki might also be of value.[nuclear-throne.wikia.com] 
Wiki:  Weekly and monthly questions are on the wiki for the community.[nuclear-throne.wikia.com]
Recording Rules:  The run must be done with update 91.  After the run ends please leave the death screen up for at least 5 seconds so the kills can be confirmed; the kills during run will be determined by the death screen assuming it appears accurate and will determine who wins.  If the run is cut short the last visible load screen will determine the kills of the run.  The run must be done on a version of the game that all Nuclear Throne players have access to.  The video must also be view able in the U.S. so that the run can be confirmed; strongly suggest Youtube or Twitch.  The videos must be embedded in responses to this post or have a direct link to the video in the response to this post.  Do not put any visual or time related edits, aka cuts, into the video during the duration of the run.  Overlays may be accepted as long as most of the game and UI are visible; Solid will intercede if there are any questions.  Audio edits and voice overs are fine.  If you pause or go afk during the run just leave it in the video.  If needed the run can be posted over multiple videos, but it must be apparent that it is the same run; no part of the run may be left out.
Player Win Rules:  Players can post as many runs as they want as submissions as long as there is no obvious spam; players are also encouraged to post their best runs even if they do not win.  If there is a tie I will give the win to the earliest unedited response to this post; it will be based on when the response is made through Steam and not when the video is made.  If the post is edited after I have seen the video in an unedited post then it will still be accepted.  Previous challenge winners can still win this challenge.  Members of the Nuclear Throne Dev Team and people associated with the Dev Team can win the challenge.  Whoever wins will have to accept their game through steam by using the friend system.  This means Solid will friend the winner to pass over the gift, no you are not required to keep Solid on the friends list after the exchange.  Winners may take their games and pass them on to other people.  The player who does the best in the challenge will be offered a game from Solid's inventory or a game from Steam worth $10 or less in the US. 
Additional Win Rules:  All runs other than the highest will be offered a game from Solid's inventory. The standard rules and dates still apply to all runs. The same runner can win multiple times.
Solid's Rules:  If there are any concerns or complaints Solid will have the final say.  The rules for the challenge are subject to modification within the first 24 hours.
Dates:  The official end time for responses to this post will be at 11:59 pm on Friday, September 25th, 2015 (right before it becomes September 26th, 2015 ) based on the GMT time zone.  However Solid is a stupid American and MAY accept runs that are posted shortly after the posted time.  Solid should claim the victor and try to contact them around September 26th, 2015.

Horheristo; Kills: 1576 + 2597 = 4173
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifMncy7FY8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uCpoxPZjI
https://youtu.be/tVgzNSY5yrA
https://youtu.be/fTTzAFV67MQ


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