Many other runs have happened without removing the particle effects. I dunno tho, it isn't my call. Maybe Michael can help you?
Yeah! Now it seems that there are so many skips! Also, @undeterminstic, are you not gonna retire anymore?
@Swskrei, you presented some interesting ideas that no doubt could be used in possible future TAS's. Some examples include the end, where you didn't get the checkpoint but instead died, using iframes to secure a possibly faster time rather than just falling down.
The first problem is beating the level... I sure as heck am not gonna compete to speedrun to get 1 less apple than somebody else on a hard level. (10+) While, I agree that this move might only be possible for levels 1-3, it still is some effort.
@Swskrei, ask @Chiken_11 or the other main mods. @underministic, I don't know if we should make this a category yet. Tt seems like a lot of work and as of right now is just theory, with no set rules yet. It needs a basic set of rules and agreement by moderator(s) before we make it a category.
Because it is resolved... I guess? Not sure if there are any more concerns