since you need to fight Ulv or Hoenir (NMG, dunno will there be a glitch), but you can skip one of them. that means skip the whole Twins Spires, or play only 4 or 5 maps of Stockade. i think its better to separate them.

The Leaderboards for the endings are Any% of that ending, if runners are interested in alternative routes we'll create either an option or a new category that includes that route. I'd rather have the categories about a clear goal than a set path, it allows people to be creative and try different strategies.

I guess 2 categories for such big difference paths will get more and more creative results in long term. well, just my opinion.

i plan to run the game eventually and i disagree with this suggestion, a set route is totally different than a entire category. Regardless if you fight Ulv or Hoenir, the Ending is the same. You were thinking of Ending A btw

I disagree too. We have no choice but to try and compare which route will be eliminated. This is what any% is imo.