UPDATE: 10 - 06 - 2022

Updated grammar on various rules to make them easier to understand.

Main Rules

• (Removed Rule) If a run has been submitted with single-core affinity without the runner's knowledge, then IGT will be increased by 20%. However, if the run features single core affinity exclusive strats or it is determined that the runner tampered with it manually, then the run will be invalidated.

This rule isn’t needed. The runner should be aware that the game has been altered. If it has been determined that a game file was modified, or some other external software was used, the run will no longer be valid.

• (Removed Rule) The use of RELIVE is banned for now but test runs in this version are encouraged. The developers of RELIVE will fix all speedrunning bugs in any% NMG/100% NMG and the cinematics. Also, the RELIVE version will have a better sound module than the OG that will possibly sound more like the PSX version with better music, sound effects, and voices all at the correct pitch.

RELIVE will not be accepted in the current state. However, it is encouraged to test it.

• (Removed Rule) Foreign versions are allowed.

Seems redundant. They have never been forbidden.

• (Updated Rule) Spending more than 40 seconds during a reset will cause the run to only lose 40 seconds on that section, and the rest will be included inside the run. Changed to, Spending more than 40 seconds during a reset will cause any additional time to be added to the runner's in-game time.

• (Removed Rule) If the player makes a save file the exact file must be loaded. If any other file is loaded then the run will be invalidated.

The rule already exists in the restarting section.

• (Moved Rule) Duplicating mudokons on any category will not be accepted, whether it's done for saving them or killing them.

The rule was put onto every category specifically.

All rule updates can be found on the main forum page. https://www.speedrun.com/abe1/thread/1ve56

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