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=== Unrestricted 3lap ===

:''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbmSpSjYkcw 29.641 by Monster and Marth (2021)]''

The current strategy for UR 3lap is to perform the ultra shortcut. This is done with a mushroom each lap to hop off the track and [[OOB bounce#OOB hop | OOB hop]] off the nearest warp pipe up under the bridge. From there, you drive into the tunnel to hit the last KCP, then perform a [[Standstill miniturbo#Wall bonk SSMT | wall bonk SSMT]] to turn around and accelerate. While accelerating, [[wiggle strat]] is used. Finally, a slip drift is done to charge a [[miniturbo]], which allows for a [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] over the last turn that itself turns into another miniturbo, followed by another wall bonk SSMT (this time off the right side finish pole). These strategies are repeated on laps 2 and 3, with the exception of lap 3 not featuring the slip drift, and simply just having a single drift into the last turn.

The current strategy for UR 3lap is to perform the ultra shortcut. This is done with a mushroom each lap to hop off the track and [[OOB bounce#OOB hop | OOB hop]] off the nearest warp pipe up under the bridge. From there, you drive into the tunnel to hit the [[Checkpoint system#Last KCP rule | last KCP]], then perform a [[Standstill miniturbo#Wall bonk SSMT | wall bonk SSMT]] to turn around and accelerate. While accelerating, [[wiggle strat]] is used. Finally, a slip drift is done to charge a [[miniturbo]], which allows for a [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] over the last turn that itself turns into another miniturbo, followed by another wall bonk SSMT (this time off the right side finish pole). These strategies are repeated on laps 2 and 3, with the exception of lap 3 not featuring the slip drift, and simply just having a single drift into the last turn.

=== Unrestricted Flap ===

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The current strategy for the NG 3lap is to drive 3 laps normally, taking the right path each lap.

~~''TODO: Will write later~~. ~~ran~~ out of ~~steam~~ for ~~today :(''~~

To begin the race, a custom [[start slide]] is performed which allows you to move further horizontally than usual (typical start slides optimize for forward movement). Being further to the right sets up a good angle for a [[Drift#Clip drift | clip drift]] off the right fence, which [[Drift#Chain drift | chains]] into another drift. Exiting the second drift, a [[Hop#Quick hop | quick hop]] is used to realign towards the bottom of the downhill, as you fall off the track, skipping the turn. You land from the turnskip on the boost panel, which lets you extend your wheelie time on the uphill slightly (while also giving you a speed boost). Before the wheelie drops, the first mushroom is used, which prevents you from driving this section under wheelie speed.

A [[miniturbo]] is charged during the drift around the next turn, and released when the boost runs out. On the following turn, the trickable track edge is used to cut the turn, and upon landing from the trick, a [[Trick#Hop trick | hop trick]] is used to get even more boost. When entering the cave, a [[bat clip]] is performed to [[Wheelie#Rehop | rehop]] while retaining top speed. The following turn is skipped similarly to the first downhill. For the boost ramp, a [[Trick#Drift trick | drift trick]] is performed which lands you directly on the minecart track.

An [[Drift#Edge drift | edge drift]] is used on the very soft next turn. Then, instead of taking the shortcut path (which is faster under normal circumstances), a sliver of non-sticky road is used to [[Sticky road#Detach | detach]] from the [[sticky road]] and avoid the long downhill/uphill path, making it faster. A [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] is used to get onto the sliver, a wheelie is used during the detach, and a slip drift is used upon landing to realign for the last turn.

Exactly the same strategies are used on laps 2 and 3, except for the lap 3 bat clip, where a slip drift is used due to the position of the bats making a rehop impossible/slower.

=== No Glitch Flap ===

:''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~m93W0IAsIPE~~ 34.734 by Akari, Marth, Luke, and Ejay (2020)]''

:''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpiwoHBYReE 34.734 by Akari, Marth, Luke, and Ejay (2020)]''

The current strategy for the NG flap is to drive 1 lap normally.

~~''TODO: Will write later~~.''

Just prior to finishing lap 1, a trick is performed off the halfpipe; its boost carrying into the next lap. From here, many incorrect or outdated strategies are used. On the first turn, a mushroom is used to perform the turnskip instead of it being done shroomless. At the main shroomspot, a mushroom is not even used. At the bats, a mushroom is used to charge a miniturbo during a drift instead of performing a bat clip. Most notably, the shortcut path is not taken, and the third mushroom is used to charge another miniturbo during a drift leading into that turn.

== History ==

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=== TAS Competitions ===

Wario's Gold Mine has featured in ~~five~~ tasks of the [[MKWii TAS Competition]] (Task 8 2020, Task 1 2021, Task 19 2021, Task 4 2023, Task 13 2023).

Wario's Gold Mine has featured in six tasks of the [[MKWii TAS Competition]] (Task 8 2020, Task 1 2021, Task 19 2021, Task 4 2023, Task 13 2023, Christmas Task 2023).

== Future ==

=== Future categories===

'''NU 3lap'''

* Using an [[Outside-drifting bike | ODB]] to perform superhopping is faster. This would create a new category, no longer making the current NG 3lap also the current NU 3lap.

'''NU Flap'''

* Using an ODB to perform superhopping is faster. This would create a new category, no longer making the current NG Flap also the current NU Flap.

* In addition, using the Wario Bike to perform WBSS upon entering the lap and until the first downhill may be faster.<ref name="wgm wall squeeze">[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1180253137701969951 WGM WBSS Setup by Shadow], from MKWii TAS discord</ref><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1180482863590809630 WGM WBSS Flap Entry by Shadow], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>

=== Known timesaves ===

''~~TODO~~: ~~Will write later~~.''

'''UR 3lap'''

* Using an ODB to perform superhopping is faster.<ref>[https://youtu.be/PwXZho2NUoU?si=9Eku5D1TcP5Caoym <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Superhopping Strats"</nowiki> by Monster], WGM SH strats demonstrated at 0:14</ref>

* Using an ODB to [[Supergrinding#ODB supergrinding | ODB supergrind]] and then [[Wallclip#ODB clip | ODB clip]] the right finish pole is faster than the traditional pipe bounce, and [[Bit Bike]] is the best vehicle to use.<ref name="WGM 3lap pole">[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1149634703008210944 WGM ODB SG pole clip test by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1157293783034110004 WGM 3lap strat test with Bit Bike by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>

'''NG 3lap'''

* The start slide and clip drift sequence can be improved by about a frame (proven by Citrinitas).

* The lap 1 double trick can be improved by several frames (proven by CampbellMop).

* The lap 3 last turn can be improved by 0.001s (proven by CampbellMop).

* As a result, the entire TAS can be improved with better optimization.

'''UR Flap'''

* Performing the delayed lap count pole clip with a [[Supergrinding | supergrind]] ejection and 2 mushrooms is faster than doing the same with a [[Supersliding | superslide]] ejection and 1 mushroom.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1147892303990624327 WGM DLC SG 2 shroom pole clip by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>

* Additionally, using an ODB SG to clip the right finish pole (as described above), but using 2 mushrooms, and then perform superhopping on the last turn is faster than the delayed lap count strategies altogether.<ref name="WGM 3lap pole" />

'''NG Flap'''

* Using one of the three mushrooms on the first uphill (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster than all three shroomspots used in the current TAS.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap">[https://youtu.be/0ywudiLmbDE?si=_3Pyr36ZlPQR9i8H "<nowiki>[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine (No Glitch) - 1:47.192"</nowiki> by DashQC], 3lap shroomspot demonstrated at 0:13, bat clip demonstrated at 0:21, detach demonstrated at 0:35</ref>

* Performing a bat clip at the bats section (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster, whether or not a mushroom is used there.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap" />

* Performing the detach strategy on the main path (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster than taking the shortcut path.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap" />

=== Potential timesaves ===

''~~TODO~~: ~~Will write later~~.''

'''NG 3lap'''

* It is unclear whether or not drifting left upon landing from the detach strategy is slower.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/936094995092471879 "Heh" by CampbellMop], from MKWii TAS discord, detach landing demonstrated at 0:03</ref>

* It is unclear whether or not performing the double miniturbo strategy on the last turn of laps 1 and 2 is slower.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/936108699246800896 "rightpatch" by CampbellMop], from MKWii TAS discord, double MT demonstrated at 0:05</ref>

'''UR Flap'''

* Using the Wario Bike to perform the superslide delayed lap count and superslide ejection clip strategy to clip the right finish pole using 1 mushroom has neither been proven possible nor proven faster (as described above, the superslide needed to perform the delayed lap count has been proven possible using a wall squeeze to get over the last turn, but the delayed lap count itself and the superslide to get over the first turn have not).<ref name="wgm wall squeeze" />

'''NG Flap'''

* It is currently unknown exactly which two shroomspots would be next fastest after the 3lap shroomspot out of the first downhill turnskip (as done in the NG flap), the bats section turn (as done in the NG flap), the edge drift turn, the turn after the edge drift (as done in a former NG flap), the turn leading into the detach strategy, and the landing from the detach.<ref>[https://youtu.be/mpiwoHBYReE?si=e8_iCgdDZD4MCBLN <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine Flap - 34.743 by Akari, Ejay, Luke, and Marth (No Glitch) (Re-Encode)"</nowiki> by Kierio04], first downhill demonstrated at 0:11, bats section turn demonstrated at 0:22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/p-YvlzTvwYs?si=jA5R9h5ZjicD4P-m <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine Flap - 35.166 by Akari (No Glitch) (Re-Encode)"</nowiki> by Kierio04], turn after edge drift demonstrated at 0:31</ref>

== References ==

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 === Unrestricted 3lap ===
 :''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbmSpSjYkcw 29.641 by Monster and Marth (2021)]''
-The current strategy for UR 3lap is to perform the ultra shortcut. This is done with a mushroom each lap to hop off the track and [[OOB bounce#OOB hop | OOB hop]] off the nearest warp pipe up under the bridge. From there, you drive into the tunnel to hit the last KCP, then perform a [[Standstill miniturbo#Wall bonk SSMT | wall bonk SSMT]] to turn around and accelerate. While accelerating, [[wiggle strat]] is used. Finally, a slip drift is done to charge a [[miniturbo]], which allows for a [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] over the last turn that itself turns into another miniturbo, followed by another wall bonk SSMT (this time off the right side finish pole). These strategies are repeated on laps 2 and 3, with the exception of lap 3 not featuring the slip drift, and simply just having a single drift into the last turn.
+The current strategy for UR 3lap is to perform the ultra shortcut. This is done with a mushroom each lap to hop off the track and [[OOB bounce#OOB hop | OOB hop]] off the nearest warp pipe up under the bridge. From there, you drive into the tunnel to hit the [[Checkpoint system#Last KCP rule | last KCP]], then perform a [[Standstill miniturbo#Wall bonk SSMT | wall bonk SSMT]] to turn around and accelerate. While accelerating, [[wiggle strat]] is used. Finally, a slip drift is done to charge a [[miniturbo]], which allows for a [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] over the last turn that itself turns into another miniturbo, followed by another wall bonk SSMT (this time off the right side finish pole). These strategies are repeated on laps 2 and 3, with the exception of lap 3 not featuring the slip drift, and simply just having a single drift into the last turn.
 === Unrestricted Flap ===
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 The current strategy for the NG 3lap is to drive 3 laps normally, taking the right path each lap.
-''TODO: Will write later. ran out of steam for today :(''
+To begin the race, a custom [[start slide]] is performed which allows you to move further horizontally than usual (typical start slides optimize for forward movement). Being further to the right sets up a good angle for a [[Drift#Clip drift | clip drift]] off the right fence, which [[Drift#Chain drift | chains]] into another drift. Exiting the second drift, a [[Hop#Quick hop | quick hop]] is used to realign towards the bottom of the downhill, as you fall off the track, skipping the turn. You land from the turnskip on the boost panel, which lets you extend your wheelie time on the uphill slightly (while also giving you a speed boost). Before the wheelie drops, the first mushroom is used, which prevents you from driving this section under wheelie speed.
+A [[miniturbo]] is charged during the drift around the next turn, and released when the boost runs out. On the following turn, the trickable track edge is used to cut the turn, and upon landing from the trick, a [[Trick#Hop trick | hop trick]] is used to get even more boost. When entering the cave, a [[bat clip]] is performed to [[Wheelie#Rehop | rehop]] while retaining top speed. The following turn is skipped similarly to the first downhill. For the boost ramp, a [[Trick#Drift trick | drift trick]] is performed which lands you directly on the minecart track.
+An [[Drift#Edge drift | edge drift]] is used on the very soft next turn. Then, instead of taking the shortcut path (which is faster under normal circumstances), a sliver of non-sticky road is used to [[Sticky road#Detach | detach]] from the [[sticky road]] and avoid the long downhill/uphill path, making it faster. A [[Hop#Spin hop | spin hop]] is used to get onto the sliver, a wheelie is used during the detach, and a slip drift is used upon landing to realign for the last turn.
+Exactly the same strategies are used on laps 2 and 3, except for the lap 3 bat clip, where a slip drift is used due to the position of the bats making a rehop impossible/slower.
 === No Glitch Flap ===
-:''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m93W0IAsIPE 34.734 by Akari, Marth, Luke, and Ejay (2020)]''
+:''Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpiwoHBYReE 34.734 by Akari, Marth, Luke, and Ejay (2020)]''
 The current strategy for the NG flap is to drive 1 lap normally.
-''TODO: Will write later.''
+Just prior to finishing lap 1, a trick is performed off the halfpipe; its boost carrying into the next lap. From here, many incorrect or outdated strategies are used. On the first turn, a mushroom is used to perform the turnskip instead of it being done shroomless. At the main shroomspot, a mushroom is not even used. At the bats, a mushroom is used to charge a miniturbo during a drift instead of performing a bat clip. Most notably, the shortcut path is not taken, and the third mushroom is used to charge another miniturbo during a drift leading into that turn.
 == History ==
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 === TAS Competitions ===
-Wario's Gold Mine has featured in five tasks of the [[MKWii TAS Competition]] (Task 8 2020, Task 1 2021, Task 19 2021, Task 4 2023, Task 13 2023).
+Wario's Gold Mine has featured in six tasks of the [[MKWii TAS Competition]] (Task 8 2020, Task 1 2021, Task 19 2021, Task 4 2023, Task 13 2023, Christmas Task 2023).
 == Future ==
+=== Future categories===
+'''NU 3lap'''
+* Using an [[Outside-drifting bike | ODB]] to perform superhopping is faster. This would create a new category, no longer making the current NG 3lap also the current NU 3lap.
+'''NU Flap'''
+* Using an ODB to perform superhopping is faster. This would create a new category, no longer making the current NG Flap also the current NU Flap.
+* In addition, using the Wario Bike to perform WBSS upon entering the lap and until the first downhill may be faster.<ref name="wgm wall squeeze">[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1180253137701969951 WGM WBSS Setup by Shadow], from MKWii TAS discord</ref><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1180482863590809630 WGM WBSS Flap Entry by Shadow], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>
 === Known timesaves ===
-''TODO: Will write later.''
+'''UR 3lap'''
+* Using an ODB to perform superhopping is faster.<ref>[https://youtu.be/PwXZho2NUoU?si=9Eku5D1TcP5Caoym <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Superhopping Strats"</nowiki> by Monster], WGM SH strats demonstrated at 0:14</ref>
+* Using an ODB to [[Supergrinding#ODB supergrinding | ODB supergrind]] and then [[Wallclip#ODB clip | ODB clip]] the right finish pole is faster than the traditional pipe bounce, and [[Bit Bike]] is the best vehicle to use.<ref name="WGM 3lap pole">[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1149634703008210944 WGM ODB SG pole clip test by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref><ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1157293783034110004 WGM 3lap strat test with Bit Bike by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>
+'''NG 3lap'''
+* The start slide and clip drift sequence can be improved by about a frame (proven by Citrinitas).
+* The lap 1 double trick can be improved by several frames (proven by CampbellMop).
+* The lap 3 last turn can be improved by 0.001s (proven by CampbellMop).
+* As a result, the entire TAS can be improved with better optimization.
+'''UR Flap'''
+* Performing the delayed lap count pole clip with a [[Supergrinding | supergrind]] ejection and 2 mushrooms is faster than doing the same with a [[Supersliding | superslide]] ejection and 1 mushroom.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/1147892303990624327 WGM DLC SG 2 shroom pole clip by Monster], from MKWii TAS discord</ref>
+* Additionally, using an ODB SG to clip the right finish pole (as described above), but using 2 mushrooms, and then perform superhopping on the last turn is faster than the delayed lap count strategies altogether.<ref name="WGM 3lap pole" />
+'''NG Flap'''
+* Using one of the three mushrooms on the first uphill (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster than all three shroomspots used in the current TAS.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap">[https://youtu.be/0ywudiLmbDE?si=_3Pyr36ZlPQR9i8H "<nowiki>[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine (No Glitch) - 1:47.192"</nowiki> by DashQC], 3lap shroomspot demonstrated at 0:13, bat clip demonstrated at 0:21, detach demonstrated at 0:35</ref>
+* Performing a bat clip at the bats section (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster, whether or not a mushroom is used there.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap" />
+* Performing the detach strategy on the main path (as done in the NG 3lap) is faster than taking the shortcut path.<ref name="WGM dash 3lap" />
 === Potential timesaves ===
-''TODO: Will write later.''
+'''NG 3lap'''
+* It is unclear whether or not drifting left upon landing from the detach strategy is slower.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/936094995092471879 "Heh" by CampbellMop], from MKWii TAS discord, detach landing demonstrated at 0:03</ref>
+* It is unclear whether or not performing the double miniturbo strategy on the last turn of laps 1 and 2 is slower.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/214574342137315328/735589843513638940/936108699246800896 "rightpatch" by CampbellMop], from MKWii TAS discord, double MT demonstrated at 0:05</ref>
+'''UR Flap'''
+* Using the Wario Bike to perform the superslide delayed lap count and superslide ejection clip strategy to clip the right finish pole using 1 mushroom has neither been proven possible nor proven faster (as described above, the superslide needed to perform the delayed lap count has been proven possible using a wall squeeze to get over the last turn, but the delayed lap count itself and the superslide to get over the first turn have not).<ref name="wgm wall squeeze" />
+'''NG Flap'''
+* It is currently unknown exactly which two shroomspots would be next fastest after the 3lap shroomspot out of the first downhill turnskip (as done in the NG flap), the bats section turn (as done in the NG flap), the edge drift turn, the turn after the edge drift (as done in a former NG flap), the turn leading into the detach strategy, and the landing from the detach.<ref>[https://youtu.be/mpiwoHBYReE?si=e8_iCgdDZD4MCBLN <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine Flap - 34.743 by Akari, Ejay, Luke, and Marth (No Glitch) (Re-Encode)"</nowiki> by Kierio04], first downhill demonstrated at 0:11, bats section turn demonstrated at 0:22</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/p-YvlzTvwYs?si=jA5R9h5ZjicD4P-m <nowiki>"[MKWii TAS] Wario's Gold Mine Flap - 35.166 by Akari (No Glitch) (Re-Encode)"</nowiki> by Kierio04], turn after edge drift demonstrated at 0:31</ref>
 == References ==