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Hi everyone--
   Kyle here. Last year, some minor magic happened during the recording of a Friend Code episode. Damiani had asked listeners to submit hypothetical ideas for Switch achievements that the panel would then critique. One of these achievements was "Get through the first level of Tropical Freeze without collecting a banana." We thought, "Wait. We could just try doing this one!" We plugged Damiani's Switch in and recorded his best effort to achieve this imaginary achievement. It turned out to be impossible, but was really fun for all of us nonetheless.
   We're going to try to make an entire series out of that moment. It's called Achieve It Yourself. The format will have me, as host, feeding two Easy Allies 2-to-4 patron-submitted Switch achievements per episode. We'll produce six 10-12 minutes episodes, recording for around a half hour per episode. Today until Thursday, April 11th, I am asking for your ideas for Switch achievements.

Here are the achievement parameters:
- Must be for a Switch game
- Is not annoyingly difficult. I'm looking more for creativity than cruelty
- Must be achievable within 20 minutes. In fact, each episode will begin with a quick and easy warmup achievement, so even easy (but still unusual) achievements are appreciated
- Do not submit more than one achievement

Please click here to send your submission: https://forms.gle/ZmcsGVrGLiEo6HHZ7


I'm looking forward to reading your ideas. I've learned that it will be hard to whittle these down because you all are really good at stuff like this.
Thanks,
Kyle 

Comments

Frankie

In Breath of the Wild, break a shield while shield surfing

Anonymous

Clear the Great Plateau without using a weapon!! (runes acceptable, no bows, Master Mode preferable)

Anonymous

Kyle, quick question: do NES games from NSO subscription count as a Switch game? L&R, PhoenixRouge

Anonymous

Clear the Classic Mode Bonus Game without using the canon at the end of the level in Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Michal Dudic

Patreon-exclusive shows are stupid, just wanted to put that out there

Dennis M.

Kyle, I'm not asking for much, but this show NEEDS a little "Achievement Unlocked" pop up on screen when someone clears a challenge. edit: Oh, and shouldn't the form include the game title?

Anonymous

Woo, this sounds really fun! Just an aside for Patreon exclusive shows though, maybe it would be a good idea to make the first episode available to everyone on the main channel to give a taste and entice people to become patrons? Idk, if that's in the plans already but just a suggestion!

Anonymous

Love me some patreon exclusive shows! Keep them coming!

Anonymous

Cool idea for a patreon exclusive show! Just submitted :)

Anonymous

Get to the final 50 in Tetris 99 without clearing more than 1 line at a time

Anonymous

Play Gris for ten minutes without taking a screenshot :)

Rurmelly

win a race on baby park in mario kart 8 without using any drifts, at 200cc ;)

EasyAllies

I was thinking they're totally eligible. If we can play it on Switch, it qualifies

SNP

EVERYONE, SUBMIT TO THE FORM IN THE POST, NOT IN THE COMMENT :D

Anonymous

Clear the first level of “Sonic Mania” without taking damage.

Anonymous

The rule should be switch exclusive since everything else has achievements

Anonymous

You need to submit it via the link in the post (sorry if you already did) <a href="https://forms.gle/ZmcsGVrGLiEo6HHZ7" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/ZmcsGVrGLiEo6HHZ7</a>

Anonymous

You need to submit it via the link in the post (sorry if you already did) <a href="https://forms.gle/ZmcsGVrGLiEo6HHZ7" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/ZmcsGVrGLiEo6HHZ7</a>

Anonymous

I get why this is Switch only but also it’s a slight bummer to limit it to those games. Maybe it’s just because I don’t have a switch 😔

Anonymous

Love this idea. Had to check if my idea was even feasible before I submitted but it seems doable lol.

Anonymous

Submit your idea in the link provided at the top

Cloisterance

Love love love this idea. Will try to submit something. As a side benefit, I hope the show helps people discover more hidden gems on Switch.

Anonymous

When you say it has to be a Switch game, does that include the online service NES games?

Anonymous

Can we assume all levels/areas are unlocked? The 20 minute time limit makes it limiting if not, eg Zelda is limited to the Plateu and Mario to the Cap Kingdom. Perhaps if certain levels/powers are required to attempt the achievement, we could list them?

Anonymous

Submitted. I'm excited for this! EDIT: Oh, question though - does it need to be a Switch-exclusive game? I get that multi-platform games would have achievements elsewhere but the chance to make one up is really fun. EDIT EDIT: Ah hang on - comment above says "if we can play it on Switch, it qualifies" so it seems like a non issue. Yay

Nicholas

No pepes: Complete Cap Kingdom’s tower level without capturing a frog (edit: posted to the link 👍)

Anonymous

I see frustration in your future xD, but I think mine isn't that hard.

Anonymous

Went for a somewhat simple one, want it to be achievable but it is also pretty fun.

Anonymous

I'll call it now - some version of this will be at next year's anniversary show

Anonymous

Correction: the original was to get through Chapter One of Captain Toad Treasure Tracker without collecting a coin! Someone else wanted you to get ALL the bananas from 1-1 of Tropical Freeze. You tried both and neither were possible. The Captain Toad one was mine, so I guess now I get to say I half-inspired an EZA series :)

Anonymous

Can we get some clarification: Does it have to be a Switch game, or a Game that can be played on the Switch?

Anonymous

This is the kind of stuff I love when you guys just come together on a simple yet prosperous show.

Michal Dudic

sorry to spread dissent in this shiny little bubble but I'll try to say it better since it didn't seem to go over very well last time. it's too many patreon-exclusive shows. patreon may have grown since you started doing them, but correlation =! causation. I was also one of the people who joined in that time frame but it was in spite of those shows, not because of them. you barely even hear about those shows unless you're already a patron. you are putting your most original ideas outside of mass feeds and behind a paywall, which is just crazy to me. just my two cents, take it or leave it.

Anonymous

I think it would really help you if you reflected on why people didn't respond well to your last comment, rather than dismissing them as being part of a "shiny little bubble". Just my two cents, take it or leave it.

Anonymous

This should be Switch exclusive games only as other games have achievements already.

Danni-H4

Ah, one great idea after another! Looking forward to it.

Anonymous

Love this idea!! Win a fight in Arms just cheesing throws. Never tried myself but shouldnt be too difficult. L&amp;R

Anonymous

Awesome idea but unfortunately I dont own a switch. Looking forward to seeing what the other allies come up with though! Maybe later seasons can expand the scope a little. Looking forward to it!

Mikey "MyxeQ" Novak

Complete a select Super Mario Odyssey level using the joycon controllers in the opposite hands. (left in Right and Right in Left)

Anonymous

Make sure you send this through the form provided for it to be considered.

Anonymous

Solve Breath of Wild shrine with blindfolded with directions from others.

Anonymous

Complete any Mario Kart 8 Deluxe circuit in handheld mode, with the Switch upside down.

Anonymous

In BOTW, make a flying machine, put two minecarts one atop of the the other, climb to the top one and try to use magnesis to pull yourself up and stay in the air 10 seconds.

Anonymous

Get second-to-last place in every race in a Mario Kart Cup

NotYourMom

Hyrule Warriors Achievement name: Hero of the Twilight In Free Mode, on the level "Palace of Twilight", Using only characters from Twilight Princess, defeat 1,000 enemies within 3 minutes on Hero Difficulty.

Anonymous

Maybe you guys should consider a condition that you can't submit an achievement unless you've already done it yourself.

Anonymous

I submitted a practical achievement. I hope there's a mix between unique weird ones and achievements that you would typically see in a video game.

Anonymous

Maybe giving the achievement a name would be a fun idea aswell