Earthbound Optimization Tricks
From RPG Speedruns
When entering Either fourside or Summers museum, it is faster to talk to the lady behind the counter rather than sneaking in (Credit to DanielRGT for the comparison)
http://rpgspeedruns.com/media/earthbound_summers_museum_comparison.mp4
When exiting Dungeon Man, it is faster to skirt the top of the wall behind the sign rather than going around (Credit to ロリのヒモはいいぞ for the image)