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Main Rules

  • Runs must have video footage with game audio, and must be at a minimum of 30fps
  • For retiming purposes, try to include at least 1-2 seconds of video before the run starts and after the run ends.
  • Runs must be performed on the current patch of the game (It does not matter if its GOTY edition or not)
  • Runs must be performed on a vanilla version of the game with no modifications (this unfortunately also includes unofficial translated versions of the game)
  • Your mouse cursor should be visible 
  • Nothing should cover up any major gameplay elements including sun counter, coin counter, level progress bar, etc.
  • No macros, autoclickers, or otherwise external tools
  • Runs may be performed on any official platform, but it should be noted that PC is the fastest one.
  • Runs performed on a PowerPC Mac are banned due to a game speed bug unique to that platform.

Category

Individual Worlds - Day 

  • Complete the respective worlds from 1-1 to 1-10.

Timing

  • Time starts on the first frame that a peashooter is planted on 1-1
  • Time ends on clicking on the seed packet after beating 1-10
  • Run timing is done RTA (Real-Time Attack)
  • Using LiveSplit is encouraged, but not required
Announcement

Beginners Guide to PvZ Speedrunning

Individual World Day Notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fVLYOBSgTi0VuGvYKhtsFHWSMcKrCH8y0AHdEI4zQug/edit?usp=sharing

Any% Tutorial (Full game, but covers Day in the first 30 mins - slightly more advanced)

In-Depth 1-8 Tutorial

Good luck!

Standings
PlacePrize (USD)Players
First place
$250.00
Second place
$150.00
Third place
$100.00
Challenge Info
Start time
2024-12-27 12:00
End time
2025-01-06 00:00
Duration
1 week, 2 days
Prize pool
$500.00
Game followers
1,520
Runs submitted
178
Participation award
Title: "Botanist"
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