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Updated Legal Mods
- (1.15.2) SeedQueue 1.5.3: Correctly mark as incompatible with latest Chunkcacher releases.
- (1.16.1) MCSR Fairplay 1.1.0: Anticheat / verification mod.
- (1.16.1) SeedQueue 1.6: Added memory allocation warning screen and new resource pack features.
- (1.21.9-1.21.10) Set Spawn 4.2.1: Port to 1.21.9+.
- (1.21.9-1.21.10) StandardSettings 1.2.5: Port to 1.21.9+.
As a reminder, mods can be obtained from MCSR Mod List or ModCheck.
MCSR Fairplay
MCSR Fairplay is a mod intended to help with anti-cheat and verification. When using Fairplay, you should do /seed after completing a run (even for SSG), which sends clickable text in chat that opens the verification screens. The verification screens show the mods being used, the F3 screen, resource packs, and data packs. After viewing all verification screens, you'll have the option of creating a zip file containing all files needed for verification, which you should use if you intend on submitting the run. Some other features of the mod:
- level.dat is encrypted until /seed.
- Inputs are logged when you're in a world and the game window is focused.
- Save reversion mode (accessible through SpeedrunAPI's config screen) must be enabled for save reversion. Save reversion mode should remain disabled for runs that aren't external glitched.
Video showing how to go through the verification screens:
Fairplay is not required as of yet but strongly recommended.
Chunkcacher illegalization
Chunkcacher has some parity issues on certain seeds that are difficult to fix without significantly worsening performance. Due to this, and in light of SeedQueue, we are phasing it out alongside SeedQueue ports. Thus, as of today it is illegal for 1.16.1 and 1.15.2.
There will be a grace period of 30 days to remove the mod, ending on November 25th 5:00 AM GMT. Afterwards, runs using it on 1.16.1 and 1.15.2 will be rejected.
Updated category extensions
A 1.21.9+ split for All Swords has been added due to the addition of the Copper sword.
Rules v6 Release
View the current version of the rules document at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules
Summary:
- Add RedLime's MCSR Launcher to the list of allowed launchers [A.1.1.g]
- Disallow OptiFine in external glitched categories and pre 1.13 runs using Oneshot, and other OptiFine restrictions [A.8.1]
- Formerly disallow reading logs before a run begins, and disallow external programs from utilizing game audio [A.3.10, C.2.1, A.10.5.a]
- Whitelist Ninjalink 1.1.0 [A.11.7.h]
- Formally whitelist woofdoggo's GLFW patch for Linux users using waywall [A.8.4]
- Request server logs for co-op runs using an external server that do not execute /time set 0, other co-op guidance/clarifications [F.1, F.2]
- Added cutoffs for submitting extra proof in the new Any% Glitchless Set Seed 1.20+ split [1.12]
- Lower cutoffs for submitting extra proof in Any% Glitchless Random Seed 1.9-1.12 [1.4]
- Disallow intentional prerotation [H.1.2]
- Improvements to formatting, various corrections
Full list of changes: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/releases/tag/rules_v6
Rules v4 Release
View the current version of the rules document at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules
Summary:
- (#6) Formally banned boat desync abuse in glitchless (exiting a boat on the client but not the server) [D.1.2.ae]
- (#9) Allowed preventing entity cramming with climbable blocks in glitchless [D.1.1.az]
- (#23) Banned world merge in glitched [E.1.6]
- (#28) Banned exploit that allowed using a nether portal without the portal animation in glitchless [D.1.2.af]
- (#45) Clarified co-op F3 requirements. At least one player must show F3, and if the run is on a LAN world the host must show F3 [F.1.8]
- (#65) Recognized desert well as a structure for structureless [G.1.1]
- (#94) Allowed changing vignette to a fully transparent texture [A.4.3.k]
- (#107) Allowed feeding cookie to a parrot to obtain Over-Overkill advancement [D.1.1.ba]
- (#111) Allowed changing cape texture with a resource pack [1.4.3.h]
- (#131) Allowed trapping wither in glitchless [D.1.1.bb]
- (#132) Allowed compass glitch in glitchless [D.1.1.bc]
- (#134) Removed DivineHeatmapGenerator from the legal tools list
- (#135) Mod rule changes, see other announcement: https://www.speedrun.com/mc/news/jxngdk3k
Full list of changes: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/releases/tag/rules_v4
Full diff: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/compare/132b6ff...96155b7
Rules v2 Release
View the current version of the rules document at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules
Summary:
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(#123) Lowered extra proof requirements for 1.16+ RSG to sub-13 for world files, logs, and evidence of past attempts, and sub-10 for world files, evidence of past attempts, 5 previous world files (and any extra worlds generated when using SeedQueue), logs, and gameplay audio. These new proof requirements are only applicable to future runs. [1.2.1/1.2.2].
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(#120) Legalized v1.0.0 of DuncanRuns' NinjaLink, which uses Ninjabrain Bot's API to sync measurements made across multiple users' Ninjabrain Bots for co-op runs, which was otherwise possible with i.e. Discord screenshare. [A.11.7.h]
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(#119) Formally legalized The64thRealm's Yeet calculator, which calculates the coordinates to reel in a fishing rod for AA [A.11.7.g].
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(#124) Reworded first input timing to exclude involuntary falling. Formalized Obtain Diamond SSG NS as world load [A.5.2.a/CE6.2.2].
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(#128) Allowed for segmenting in All Portals 1.9+ [CE19.3.4].
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(#127) Formalized Mine a Chunk SS/SSG to first input [CE17.1.4].
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(#117) Fixed broken video link for D.1.1.p (synced lava blip)
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(#118) Formally legalized Orinthe intermediaries for pre-1.3 [A.8.10].
Note: rules_v3 hotfix addresses some of the above changes not appearing on the website in v2
Full list of changes: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/releases/tag/rules_v2
Full diff: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/compare/ec1c5e2...24782a2.
The rules have been officially reorganised - nothing has changed.
The rules for the Minecraft: Java Edition leaderboards have officially been rewritten and updated. The goal of rewriting the rules was to create one, definitive place wherein all MCSR rules are stored, completely eliminating any additional rule documents, ticket rules, or inconsistencies. To be clear, the intention of this rewrite is not to change the rules, but instead to accurately record and categorise them, regardless of their perceived 'quality'.
You can view the most recent version of the rules at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules, and you can also view the version history of the document at https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules. With the release of this document, the rules on speedrun.com (as well as any extra rules documents) will be retired and archived.
Due to the length of this document, an abridged version of the rules is also available on speedrun.com, which provides a brief summary of the key aspects of the rules: https://www.speedrun.com/mc?rules=game
Additionally, an updated video to help with submitting runs as well as world files/logs/other proof has been created:
Changes to the rules will take place on the document, and we will still notify you of changes here on speedrun.com and in the #leaderboard-changelog channel in the Minecraft Java Speedrunning Discord server, albeit in a slightly more structured format. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to open a thread in the #help channel in the Discord server.
1.21.4+ split for All Wood Logs has been added due to the addition of Pale Oak logs.
Updated requirements for Category Extensions
Submissions for Category Extensions must now follow the same standards of showing F3 asked of main board runs - showing the title screen will no longer be considered verifiable going forwards.
Split select categories affected by the 1.19 update:
• Added 1.19 split to All Advancements. • Added 1.19+ split to How Did We Get Here? • Added 1.19+ split to All Wood Logs. • Added 1.19+ split to Kill All Bosses: ‣ Kill the Ender Dragon, a Wither, an Elder Guardian, and a Warden. • Added Kill Warden subcategory to Kill Bosses.
Added a new category extension (full Netherite):
Cover Me in Debris:
• Get the advancement "Cover Me in Debris". • End time when the notification appears.
Updated CE Boards:
Archived the following boards:
• Obtain Item (Glitched) • All Swords (Glitched) • Enter Nether (Glitched)
Moved the following boards:
• Moved Etner Edn out of Misc • Moved High% into Misc • Moved STK into Misc • Moved Pride% into Misc • Moved Half% into Misc
Split Kill Elder Guardian Pre 1.9 SSG and RSG into their own categories.
These changes were designed to declutter the CE boards and remove currently unnecessary boards. You can view the archived boards here: Archived CE Boards
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