Hello. Last week an anomaly occurred; the hyper launcher did poorly. This is of particular note because the hyper launcher has been the single peek of explosive performance since it's inception. Even to this day it's unique mechanics easily put it among the top explosive weapons. However when matched against it's peers it struggled even without mutation restrictions. For the longest time the argument for explosive weapons has been risk versus reward; in theory they are the best weapons when slung by the best players. Except that the challenges include some of the best players and even they were apparently hindered by the existance of explosions. Obviously a single weapon is not representative of an entire type. The real question is if explosive weapons can stand as a whole or if some balance is in order.

The person who posts the furthest most single player recording of a Nuclear Throne run while doing weapon type runs before July 11th, 2015 will receive a game via steam (note the rules below).

Run Specific Rules:

• Players must select Horror.
  
• Players must start with a golden weapon.
  
• Players may not pick up or trade for any additional weapons except for weapons of the same type as their starting weapon.
  
• Players may not select the Blood Lust, Second Stomach, or Strong Spirit mutations.
  
• Players must start with Crown of Risk and have it active for the entire run.
  
• Victory is based on distance.

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]
Recording Rules: The run must be done with update 80. After the run ends please leave the death screen up for at least 5 seconds so the distance can be confirmed; the distance of the 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 end 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: The best run with each different weapon 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, July 10th, 2015 (right before it becomes July 11th, 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 July 11th, 2015.


Krinku; L3:1_2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl137CR5xGA
-derp-
One eyed Joe; L1:1_3
http://youtu.be/2rQAl2gIaos
Soma is Batman; L0:7_1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEuTKhnijCk
Krinku; L1:1_3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlZW9uIwEHU
Soma is Batman; L1:4_1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4U4bL3mvLU

Post additional questions, clarifications, and ideas in the comments.