Aztec unused strategies

This page explains alternative strategies for Aztec. This covers strategies that are no longer used, theoretical strategies that are not commonly used, and "negative result" or "debunked" strategies which were theorized to be possible but further investigation has deemed impossible.

Overview

The glass door strategies make use of Guards opening the glass door, the "Ghost Door" mechanic.

Legacy Strategies

Legacy strategies have been replaced with easier or more consistent strategies.

Bryan B. Glass

Obsolete because it is slower than modern strategies. Still has a place in modern RTA runs as a backup for failed mainframe attempts. It is also used in LTK runs.

Consistency rating: MEDIUM

example video.

Henrik Glass

Very viable for good PBs but newer strats are likely easier and more consistent.

Consistency rating: Medium-Low

example video.

Non-Standard Strategies

These strategies are not commonly used or are theoretical.

Fast Glass

Still viable for UWR on all difficulties. Just really hard and unreliable even on agent.

Consistency Rating: LOW

example video.

Crouch Glass

Very viable for UWR, but relies heavily on guard animations which makes it terrible to play for. There are several variations of it and Henrik needs to write this section. Crouch glass is the main strat on the XBLA version of Goldeneye which some might find interesting. It's possible we can learn some from the way they do it. There is also a trick where if you pause buffer the moment the guard finishes running, the guard will run further which might help with consistency.

Consistency rating: LOWish?, more info is required.

example video. XBLA example video. Another XBLA example video.

Debunked Strategies

Glass Door Warp

The comparison is often drawn to the Depot warp, but it is not possible to warp the glass door on standard settings.