I have decided that it would be best for Project Hardline speedrunning to remove the different difficulty levels. Removing them has several positive aspects for both players and moderators, though there are also some drawbacks.

Pros:

• It can be difficult to identify the difficulty level of a run. Removing them entirely makes verification easier, which allows runs to be accepted more quickly.
• Runs that were previously unverifiable due to, for example, enemies not shooting, can now be accepted.
• Unique categories become more competitive, as they are no longer split across multiple difficulties (resulting in fewer total world records).

Cons:

• Some runs that could have offered a greater challenge on higher difficulty levels may no longer be run, as players might be at a disadvantage for doing so.

If you have any complaints, concerns, or if I missed anything important, please let me know.