so, there is always people doing small races for different games they haven't played before, for example, the weekend challenges people do. I thought of an idea I think would be fun but want community outlook first. each week a new game will be chosen, and we have a week to learn it, then at the end we have a large community race for the game. I know races are hard to organize, so I have also been looking into doing a point based system that has prizes for people who can't make the races. I understand not everyone will have access to the games, but the idea is to introduce people to new games and have them try something new. please reply to me, and feedback is welcome

It's a good idea. It could be fun.

I was once thinking to do the same thing, but my busy schedule did not allow me to plan for it.

For time suggestions, I would look at the past GYS dates which was on Saterdays at 2pm EST / 7pm GMT. I think those times would fit most people.

There are plenty of orphan games out there to choose from (only one lonely runner) if you sort the game search by inverse player count. I think that would have the added effect of making the sole runner of that game feel a little more accepted by the community- I think everyone likes it when their favorite game gets more attention.

do you guys think I could get some help spreading the word about it? I only have feedback from a few runners but it seems to be all positive right now

If we do some beginner friendly games/races at the start, or at times, we can get new people into speedrunning. But I can spread the word for you.

I still suggest on settling on races. Those are more fun than just a point based system..

https://discord.gg/NncPJKy a discord link to get people together

First race starting in an hour! ffzhyperWAH

You sent that an hour ago when I'm reading it! I gotta catch up with the race!!!

This week's first race will be held in 4 hours, we're racing Mole Mania (Leaderboard) this time. The second race will be held 6 hours after. EVERYONE is free to join in!

To get all starting times in your timezone, you can check here: Horaro.org Legs has provided a countdown for easy checking: TimeAndDate.com you can alternatively also join the discord, which has additional perks like being able to vote on next week's game! Discord Invite

Last week's results - Kirby's Dream Land Any% Normal Mode Race 1: SRL

1. YumeTsubasaCH
2. KrusKader & Legs

Race 2: SRL

1. eBloodyCandy
2. Legs
3. HowDenKing

joined on mole mania, nice ppl here come join :3 this week game is little mermaid for gb btw)