Cheated Runs?
8 years ago
Netherlands

I think speedrunRus is cheating too, all his runs are verified by himself and he only has times on games where he is mod of. If you look at the leader boards he almost has all (fake) records. I think someone should turn on that videos are required because this ruins it for the whole NSMBW speedrunning community. I'm also think that it's kinda weird that just a random guy asks to be a mod, then get a lot of world records and nobody is like 'Euhhmm what? This cant be real...'! We all practice a lot and this random guy can just beat our times without even playing the game.

TheGlitched64, NLS_01, and Kylovic like this
Sweden

I became aware of this situation today and while I do feel like this really sounds suspicious I wouldn't wanna enforce something like run verification without video proof unless a majority of the community agrees upon it. There are still a lot of non-video runs on the leaderboards (any% for example) and removing those would feel kinda harsh since I sincerely want to believe most of them are legit.

People might not own a capture card which I absolutely understand, but most people have access to a phone with an inbuilt camera nowadway at least? So my suggestion is that we from now on only submit a time to top 3 if you have video proof to support it. Hope you guys think that sounds like a fair idea :-)

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Netherlands

I'm with you guys, first 3 places should require a video!

Lower Saxony, Germany

I'll begin TASing this tomorrow...

Victoria, Australia

I have always thought runs should have video proof, but yes, some people can't get capture cards, so, I agree WR must include a video. I did a Beat World 1 run, and... I kinda sucked so I dunno if sub 11 is possible, but looking at Kylovic's video, even 11:?? seems like a very solid time.

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Victoria, Australia

Was actually thinking about that today. Might not be feesable for long runs, but for IL's or Individual worlds, that works. Just anything you could use to record as proof.

Massachusetts, USA

hey i am sorry i can't afford a camera. geez if i wanted to, i'd put myself as 1 second for everything! is there anything wrong with that? also if you don't like my run then i will get rid of it just to make you feel happy. I'll just get rid of all my runs k? i can understand this completely and i will get away kylovic if that's what you want...

Victoria, Australia

The thing is, there are some runs I would love to do, but don't, because I can;t record them. Would love to run MK8, but can;t record Wii U. But I mean... any camera... iPad... smart phone... hell... computer webcam even? I don;t think people will be picky on quality...

Massachusetts, USA

saddest thing is i don't even have a webcam. also i speedrun because this game is fun and speedrunning is fun; not because i am competitive and want a 1st place. also, if I wanted 1st place LEGIT ¤cough¤ ¤cough¤ kylovic's complaining ¤cough¤ ¤cough¤, then i would practice for it. a third thing: even though it looked like i had so many 1st places, most of my 1st placs are actually pretty bad and everyone is starting an uprising on one category! this isn't like i put myself in front of jodenstone in oot (which i wouldn't) i'm still like 4 minutes from the world record that ognissim has pretty well secured.also, I might get streaming equipment one day and stream. basically here is what i am trying to say: I DON'T CHEAT! I just wanna have another way to enjoy one of my favorite childhood games i have had for 6 years.

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Victoria, Australia

hmmm... I dunno... There definitely should be video proof for 1st places, or top 3 if you ask some people... With a situation like not having a camera, maybe if you can buy a cheap-o camera or something... or... if you are like me, broke as all hell... maybe borrow one of someone? Just at least until you get a capture card or streaming equipment.

Massachusetts, USA

only any% top 3 right? and i am a tech noob and thank you :) reason i don't have one is im only 13

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Victoria, Australia

Sounds like a good plan to me.

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Massachusetts, USA

only for any% because not enough people speedrun the other plus no one has video for small mario and cannonless

Massachusetts, USA

only for any% because not enough people speedrun the other plus no one has video for small mario and cannonless

Gelderland, Netherlands

No matter which game, no matter if there are other runners or not, every run should need video varifacation. Some people work hard on getting a good time and thus there should be no potential doubt to cheating when a time is submitted.

In my book: Proof or it didnt happen.

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England

For long runs on mobile, split it up into seperate videos. Just make it very clear its not segmented. And im with you guys on this. Rus seems to be lueing but i dunno

England

I think every run should be with a video imo

Minnesota, USA

Yeah, I do agree with that maybe video proof should be required. I too can't record and runs but I am planning on getting the Roxio Game Capture HD soon so I will be able to have video proof. And I am planning on joining the Nintendo Creators Program so it'll be legal :) But at the same time, I liked this community right after I found it because it was the only game I speedran that didn't require a video link.

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