Hi guys, after a few chats with members of the sims speedrunning community I have written up what I believe will be the optimal ruleset for fairly running the game. I'd like to hear your feedback on these changes, and if you have any ideas or suggestions you may leave them below. This sticky will be updated regularly regarding rule changes and stipulations.

Below are the updated rules which spread over each board:

-The run should start with a “New game" -Timing starts when the in-game clock starts (this will let players with lower-end PCs run the game fairly due to eliminating loading time) -You must be living in one of base lots or homes of the town of your choice. You are not able to immediately merge into an existing household if you have started a “New Game”. -After choosing your home or lot you can build a home and/or enter Manage Worlds if you choose, however you may not place custom lots or rooms. -No cheats or mods are allowed (cc for sims is allowed) -Sims must have clean skill points -No use of the Gallery after starting a new game

Edits: 25 July 2019

• Use of the Gallery is no longer allowed in runs
• The timer will now start when the in-game clock starts

28 July 2019

• CC for Sims is now allowed