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Pennsylvania, USAEvelynAndromeda3 years ago

Seeing as this is a low-activity board, I've seen fit to try and tidy up some elements that have been bothering me for a while now. I alone have decided upon these changes, and so if there are any concerns/issues with the changes, please don't blame any of the other mods.

[Design Changes]

  • Updated the IL names : they now have their level number along with their continent in front of the level name. I believe this will help make quick identification of which level is which easier.
  • Redid the rules, and the rule formatting. Rule changes can be found below.
  • Changed the background image to a 1920x1080 version of the game's current key-art.
  • Removed the Unnecessary IGT from "Any% IGT" (All times used in ILs are IGT anyway).

[Content Changes]

  • Added '50 and Under' as an IL category.
  • Changed the Any% Rules.

[Any% Rule Changes]

  • Clarified that game breaking exploits such as being able to build outside of the starting box are not valid. As this would remove any semblance of challenge.
  • Encourages runs be submitted as a video over an imgur image. Videos are much harder to falsify and just generally allow for a more complete idea of what happened in the run.
  • Added a block cap of 1000. Due to the seemingly random way that this game calculates hitbox loading order, I felt that limiting this category to 1000 blocks and under would help prevent RNG-dependent explosions builds from dominating every IL. As well, I believe this will help prevent those with weaker computers from being unable to compete.

[New "50 or Under" Category]

  • This category is intended to focus on creating the fastest possible machine with a strict block limit. It inherently removes a lot of the advantage popular strats - such as bomb boosting - have over more traditional vehicles, and provides some unique challenges when compared to the Any% category. I figured that this would be the least disruptive and most interesting category that I could add.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask them in this comment thread.

Pennsylvania, USAEvelynAndromeda4 years ago

I think it'd be nice to have the option for prospective runners to be able to attempt a shorter speedrun of just a single delivery/story segment.

Gear could be standardized. No matter the run/mission you get a simple kit of maybe 2 ladders, 1 anchor, 2 boots, no frame.

Due to saving, repeating story missions wouldn't be that difficult for your average runner. It's not like you have to replay the entire game to get back to that point.

Maybe instead of all story/standard orders, the mods can go through and hand-pick/survey the community some of the more interesting or dangerous missions that'd present an entertaining run. Meaning there's less leaderboards to manage, and a higher skill level to runs in general.

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Pennsylvania, USAEvelynAndromeda4 years ago

A bit of an odd situation that I'm not 100% sure is a glitch, but so far the only game I follow that I can see a custom theme on is NieR : Automata. I've tried to set Zolg and Besiege's themes, however it seems to have saved all the old theme aspects, and just wont display them. The same goes for my profile.

Any advice is welcome. I do use dark mode if that impacts anything.

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