Rules v2 Release

View the current version of the rules document at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules

Summary:

• (#123) Lowered extra proof requirements for 1.16+ RSG to sub-13 for world files, logs, and evidence of past attempts, and sub-10 for world files, evidence of past attempts, 5 previous world files (and any extra worlds generated when using SeedQueue), logs, and gameplay audio. These new proof requirements are only applicable to future runs. [1.2.1/1.2.2].

• (#120) Legalized v1.0.0 of DuncanRuns' NinjaLink, which uses Ninjabrain Bot's API to sync measurements made across multiple users' Ninjabrain Bots for co-op runs, which was otherwise possible with i.e. Discord screenshare. [A.11.7.h]

• (#119) Formally legalized The64thRealm's Yeet calculator, which calculates the coordinates to reel in a fishing rod for AA [A.11.7.g].

• (#124) Reworded first input timing to exclude involuntary falling. Formalized Obtain Diamond SSG NS as world load [A.5.2.a/CE6.2.2].

• (#128) Allowed for segmenting in All Portals 1.9+ [CE19.3.4].

• (#127) Formalized Mine a Chunk SS/SSG to first input [CE17.1.4].

• (#117) Fixed broken video link for D.1.1.p (synced lava blip)

• (#118) Formally legalized Orinthe intermediaries for pre-1.3 [A.8.10].

Note: rules_v3 hotfix addresses some of the above changes not appearing on the website in v2

Full list of changes: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/releases/tag/rules_v2

Full diff: https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules/compare/ec1c5e2...24782a2.

The rules have been officially reorganised - nothing has changed.

The rules for the Minecraft: Java Edition leaderboards have officially been rewritten and updated. The goal of rewriting the rules was to create one, definitive place wherein all MCSR rules are stored, completely eliminating any additional rule documents, ticket rules, or inconsistencies. To be clear, the intention of this rewrite is not to change the rules, but instead to accurately record and categorise them, regardless of their perceived 'quality'.

You can view the most recent version of the rules at https://www.minecraftspeedrunning.com/public-resources/rules, and you can also view the version history of the document at https://github.com/Minecraft-Java-Edition-Speedrunning/rules. With the release of this document, the rules on speedrun.com (as well as any extra rules documents) will be retired and archived.

Due to the length of this document, an abridged version of the rules is also available on speedrun.com, which provides a brief summary of the key aspects of the rules: https://www.speedrun.com/mc?rules=game

Additionally, an updated video to help with submitting runs as well as world files/logs/other proof has been created:

Changes to the rules will take place on the document, and we will still notify you of changes here on speedrun.com and in the #leaderboard-changelog channel in the Minecraft Java Speedrunning Discord server, albeit in a slightly more structured format. If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to open a thread in the #help channel in the Discord server.

1.21.4+ split for All Wood Logs has been added due to the addition of Pale Oak logs.

Updated requirements for Category Extensions

Submissions for Category Extensions must now follow the same standards of showing F3 asked of main board runs - showing the title screen will no longer be considered verifiable going forwards.

Split select categories affected by the 1.19 update:

• Added 1.19 split to All Advancements. • Added 1.19+ split to How Did We Get Here? • Added 1.19+ split to All Wood Logs. • Added 1.19+ split to Kill All Bosses: ‣ Kill the Ender Dragon, a Wither, an Elder Guardian, and a Warden. • Added Kill Warden subcategory to Kill Bosses.

Added a new category extension (full Netherite):

Cover Me in Debris:

• Get the advancement "Cover Me in Debris". • End time when the notification appears.

Updated CE Boards:

Archived the following boards:

• Obtain Item (Glitched) • All Swords (Glitched) • Enter Nether (Glitched)

Moved the following boards:

• Moved Etner Edn out of Misc • Moved High% into Misc • Moved STK into Misc • Moved Pride% into Misc • Moved Half% into Misc

Split Kill Elder Guardian Pre 1.9 SSG and RSG into their own categories.

These changes were designed to declutter the CE boards and remove currently unnecessary boards. You can view the archived boards here: Archived CE Boards