Are bonus chest and starting map legal for speedruns? If so, which categories. I have never seen anyone use it, but it isn't a cheat. Probably a stupid question, and I'm sure the answer is no, but I was just wondering.

Yeah the answer is no it's in the rules.

bonus chest and starting map are both banned. you need to show yourself turning them off while creating a world.

and it isn't a stupid question, i wondered the same thing at first as well bcos the map is on by default :)

Guys don't answer the question just tell them to look at the rules.

Look at the motherf***** rules

be nice guys, people who are unfamiliar with the site may have trouble finding the rules and properly understanding them.

if you're unsure about something which isn't obviously very stupid (e.g iS cReAtIvE aLlOwEd?), then you have every right to ask in a forum.

in future, do try and read the rules beforehand. there should be a view rules button on the leaderboard.

yes be polite to newcomers

Thank you @quickcuppa @Hashbrown1806