Category: Pokémon Sapphire Randomizer Speedrun - Any% Glitched (No Major Glitches)

Basic Rules:

1. Any version of Pokémon Sapphire can be used.
2. The game must be played on the fastest available console or emulator settings.
3. The goal is to defeat the Elite Four and Champion as quickly as possible.
4. All Pokémon encounters, items, trainers, and wild Pokémon locations are randomized.
5. Major glitches, such as arbitrary code execution (ACE), save corruption, and sequence breaking, are not allowed.

Special Rules and Discussion:

1. No major glitches: The exclusion of major glitches ensures a fair and competitive environment for speedrunners. Major glitches can significantly alter the intended gameplay and can lead to unfair advantages.
2. Randomized encounters: Randomizing encounters adds an element of unpredictability to the speedrun, requiring adaptability and quick decision-making from the runner.
3. Fastest console or emulator settings: To ensure consistency across all runs, speedrunners must use the fastest available settings on their chosen platform. This minimizes external factors that could affect run times.
4. Elite Four and Champion completion: The ultimate objective of the speedrun is to defeat the Elite Four and Champion, as this represents the completion of the main storyline of Pokémon Sapphire.
5. Any% completion: The "Any%" category allows for flexibility in route planning and strategy, encouraging runners to find the fastest possible route to the end credits.