A common glitch used throughout LISA: The Painful speedruns is dubbed the "Rope Glitch," and allows for the quick traversal of ropes. This can only be completed once the bike is acquired. When riding the bike, pressing the dismount key while exiting or entering the state of rope climbing will result in Brad dismounting the bike, but walking at the same speed as the bike rides. Because Brad's rope climbing speed is the same as his walking speed when not riding the bike, this allows for him to climb ropes at bike-riding speed. Because this glitched state only changes Brad's speed and perceives him to be on foot, he cannot cross gaps or fall without taking damage. There are also certain cutscenes and interactions, such as recruiting a party member, that will remove the Rope Glitched state.
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