We have discussed this for a while and have decided to make some rule changes for emulator runners.

From now on all runs must start from a visible Power On/Reset to be considered valid (this includes console). Any use of save states or other emulator functions after the reset and before the In Game Time is displayed at the end of the credits invalidates the run.

The reason for this decision is because of how easy it is to load cheats into memory from a save state and create dirty SRAM (Modified Save Data). The other reason is in theory you could get the same RNG seed every time and gain a advantage starting from a save state.

We hope you understand our decision and can continue to enjoy running fusion.

TL;DR: Runs must start from a Power on/Reset and the use of any emulator exclusive functions after the reset and before the In Game Time is displayed invalidates your run.

We are taking it dead serious when it comes to runs that are sub 50 in game time for any% and sub 1:10 in game time for 100%.

From now on if your run meets that criteria you will be required to provide a video of the whole run from start to finish with out dying or reloading a save, Otherwise you will be rejected, Simple as that. On top of that all 1% runs need video proof regardless of time.

Why we are doing this? It's because of how easy it is to fake a time on the end screen such as doing a segmented run or using a cheat device (for example http://bombch.us/B4Zg ).

In short, Please provide video of the whole run if your run is sub 50 IGT for any% and sub 1:10 for 100% and all 1% runs need video proof.

We hope you understand this and not think we are being harsh.