Deleting Save Data
6 years ago
Texas, USA

Noticed a few runners are starting with clean files and some are not--was wondering whether it matters to run from a clean file or one that is already existent (as this might need to be clarified)

And then for people who hvae cleared the data--I have a J copy of the game and can't read so I'm curious how exactly you delete the save data in the settings if that is required.

Texas, USA

I figured out how to clear my save data, but my initial question still holds--is it necessary to clear the data before a run? Not clearing it is obviously a bit faster, and on 100%/130% categories it would make tracking to see that 3 stars were collected on each level much more difficult for run verification.

Illinois, USA

I'm pretty sure you have to clear all data beforehand. At least for Any% and 100%. I'm curious on how you were able to clear your save data because I'm having trouble with that myself.

Texas, USA

Pretty much the way to delete the save data is to go into whatever your savegame data is for the console or profile--it varies based on what system you're using of course, then find the save data for PPT and delete it.

Switch makes it easy since you can have speedrun stuff on its own profile and erasing it doesn't have detrimental effects.

I leave it on because S2 does, even though it technically would lose time over using a prebaked file.

But still doesn't really answer the question of whether you need to start with a new file or not since that doesn't seem to be answered and it varies from person to person.

limga likes this
England

i start with a new file each time, if that isn't a rule then that means i've put myself at a time loss for no reason, so i hope it is a rule

ruunix2 likes this