Greetings!

After discussions within the FTL Multiverse community, I am excited to present a proposal for a new speedrunning category in FTL: Faster Than Light, aptly named "Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed." This category is designed to enhance the FTL speedrunning experience while addressing some key challenges. Below are the details and reasoning behind this proposal:

Category Rules:

1. Modded FTL with Hyperspace Only: Participants must use a modded version of FTL that includes only the Hyperspace mod.
2. Timer Start and End Points: The timing for runs begins when clicking away from the mission screen and concludes when the flagship starts to break apart.
3. No Command Console: Runners are prohibited from using the Command Console during their speedruns.
4. Seed Selection: Runners are allowed to select the seed with which their run will start. The chosen seed must be visible or provided(e.g., by pressing ESC before the run begins).

For detailed explanation on why this category should exist and my reasoning behind it, please see the following document: Category Proposal: Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed