If i pause the game, is my run still valid? I noticed that when i pause the timer pauses as well but does my time still count if i do?

idk

I think it’s still valid but you can’t pause too much or else that’s pause abuse which isn’t allowed I think in full runs.

Paused runs are valid as long it doesn't fall under pause abuse. Pause jump buffering would probably be considered pause abuse, along with just normal pause abuse

Basically don’t repeatedly use pause button for more precision(Pause Abuse) and don’t press jump while paused (Jump Pause Buffer)