Check this post https://www.speedrun.com/kh3/forums/mxvml

You can time the run after the fact by using the video based load remover on the recording of the run

More like 30 minutes but that's still lengthy just to go get executed which probably takes like a minute

Maybe. The big issue with it is that you'd need to go through the rather lengthy intro every time

That's basically at the end of the game though lol. Idk how serious you are, but the first game was not very popular for speedruns so I'd definitely rather keep the amount of categories to a minimum until there's demand.

You can time it off-screen or time it based on the video. Generally it should be accurate either of those ways, although if there's issues with the recording it might not be, so it's better if you can run a timer when you do the run, even if it's not on stream. It's also not the main timing method on console so it's not a big deal

That's exactly what it means. The game allows using up to 100 boost items so we don't want that to be the expectation.

You can make a save file quickly by starting with EZ codes, just disable them for the run

You can choose to run a category just because you find it fun, even if it doesn't have leaderboards. If it's competition you want, you'll have to convince others that it's fun. You could talk about it or show it off on discord, but I don't remember anyone else expressing interest in running gummis so I don't feel very optimistic that you will find competition.

I've been thinking of making a glitchless category. Not too convinced about segmented runs though since it's an RPG after all. It'd only really work from the start of the game, else you'd have to supply a save file and then it would be very arbitrary what that file should have. Also, the early game is mostly very dull to speedrun and I highly doubt it would gain traction.

The DLCs however could make for interesting short categories, but I haven't had the time and motivation to see how they would play out.

I agree with Beeboy. There's no need to add a more niche category. Not unless LV1 gets more popular, which I doubt will happen. But feel free to submit LV1 runs, it's not against the rules to enable EXP Zero.

Yes, it's currently being tested. It will be available soon

Since KH3 goes by IGT, you can use the local recording (which will produce 1h segments) and have all of those in the submission from start of the run to finish as usual. You can time the RTA on your own and submit that as RTA even if it is not on video. For example like this https://www.speedrun.com/kh3ce/run/y95rq9ez

That sounds really niche, so unlikely in itself. Re:Mind all pro codes would make more sense perhaps, and would probably want to use the other characters. Re:Mind hasn't exactly been popular though so new official categories are unlikely in general.

Make sure you read through all of the tutorial and FAQ in case your issue is listed somewhere there already, but feel free to describe the issue in detail here or DM me on Discord, for example.

Only NG/NG+ sub-categories.

Only difficulty sub-categories.

Difficulty and NG/NG+ sub-categories.

No sub-categories, only one leaderboard.

There has been a decent amount of interest in any% runs with EZ Codes. The question is, should there be sub-categories, and if so, which ones?

1. No sub-categories. One leaderboard for all any% EZ Codes runs regardless of difficulty or NG/NG+. Fastest way would be to do this would be on NG+ Critical. Runs could still be filtered based on difficulty and NG/NG+.

2. Difficulty and NG/NG+ sub-categories. This would result in 4 categories of EZ Codes: Crit NG and NG+, Beginner/Standard/Proud NG and NG+. Due to the minimal difference between beginner, standard and proud when using EZ Codes, they would be grouped into one.

3. Only difficulty sub-categories. Similar to above, but no split between NG/NG+ which means 2 categories total. Could filter between NG/NG+ runs still. For top times, you would want to run NG+.

4. Only NG/NG+ sub-categories. Same idea as above. Could filter between difficulties still.

In case people have any other ideas related to this, I'll leave the thread open. Vote by liking a post below. Also vote if more suggestions come up.

Due to Oh_Snap deciding to step down as a leaderboards moderator for KH3, we are looking for another moderator to our team. The process and requirements are a combination of this thread: https://www.speedrun.com/kh/thread/cs20y/1#4asu4 with changes based on feedback from this thread: https://www.speedrun.com/kh/thread/8r4ae

The base requirements of a moderator will be as follows:

1. People coming forward are required to have run at least two non-arbitrary categories in the game and rank in the top 33% of the most popular category.
2. People coming forward need the backing of at least 2 other runners in the game (Can have ran any category and rank anywhere)

Moderators will be required to:

• Actively log into Speedrun.com at the bare minimum of once a week unless a reason is given for your in-activeness.
• Actively engage in any problems the game may have as well as feedback any community concerns or worries.
• Review runs in a timely manner.

If you meet these requirements and wish to become moderator for KH3 please post a short summary of why you feel you would be good for the mod position. If you wish to support someone's application to be a KH3 moderator please like their post.

The application and nomination phase will last until February 20th 23:59 GMT, followed by the moderation elections lasting one week.

Remember that you can run the category without the load remover if you are ok with just the RTA time, even though leaderboards ranking is based on loadless time. Also, if you get a competitive time in the category, mods can time your run and put it up there