Knowledge Base (Getting Started - How to Start Speedrunning)

# How To Start Speedrunning

If you’ve found your passion is running a game and getting your name up on a leaderboard, you’ll first need to select which game you are most interested in. We recommend choosing a game that you have enjoyed in the past and are looking forward to discovering more about - you will almost always learn something new about your favorite games by learning about the speedrun.

After selecting the game, next up is selecting a category. Categories are essentially different objectives for the game, and popular category options include:

- **100%** - Completing the entire game. This can often include completing certain objective lists, collecting all key items, completing all side quests, etc.. What counts as 100% is determined by the community and game moderators.
- **Any%** - For those who simply want to complete the game as fast as possible, Any% is about finding the shortest way to that goal. If you like going fast and using a variety of glitches and tricks, Any% will likely appeal to you.
- **Glitchless** - Glitchless is a category that avoids using glitches to complete the game. It can often rely on tricks, but you won’t need to learn anything considered a glitch by the community.

There are a variety of different objectives, and each one will have its rules listed for you to make your decision. If you have any questions about the rules or category, clarification can usually be found by joining the game’s Discord server as listed on the Game Page. Within the Discord and Game Page you will also find a variety of guides and resources. Feel free to read through them to learn the most popular routes and glitches.

Most runs will require video evidence. Videos can be recorded through screen capturing software and uploaded to video hosting sites like YouTube, or live streamed and saved on streaming sites like Twitch. After you’ve practiced and captured your best attempt, submit the run on the Game Page and a game moderator will verify it within 1-3 weeks.

Most of all, have fun! If you aren’t enjoying grinding towards your best times, you may be interested in participating in the speedrunning community through another role. There isn’t one way to be a part of the community, and those who cheer on runners or develop tools are just as important as those who run.

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Knowledge Base (Getting Started - Joining a Community)

# Joining A Community

Joining a speedrunning community doesn’t mean you have to become a runner or a game moderator, although those are definitely popular options. Users can support their communities with a variety of skills, including but not limited to:

- Game Moderators
- Runners
- Glitch Hunters & Routers
- Tool Developers
- Designers & Artists
- Fans & Viewers
- & More

The best way to get involved is to find a [game](https://www.speedrun.com/games) you’re passionate about and join the Discord listed on their Game Page. From there you can find the activities you are most excited about and discover how they can contribute to the community of your choice. Discord servers often include instructions on how to get started, as well as community members who can answer any questions you may have about the game.

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Knowledge Base (Getting Started - Navigating a Game Page

# Navigating a Game Page

## Full-game Leaderboard

Typically the main leaderboard for a game, although game moderators can decide to show the Level Leaderboard as the default if they so choose. Here you will find the major categories listed at the top of the board as decided by the community. Meme or less official categories may be found in the Category Extensions page.

Runners can also find the rules for each category on this page, as well as submit their runs for moderator review. Runs should take 1-3 weeks to be verified.

If you follow a game, it will show up on your homepage feed as well as give you the ability to filter for games you follow on the Streams page.

## ![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/1pzml4nk.png)The Main Menu

Just at the bottom of the header beneath the game's Title, platforms, cover, etc. you’ll find the main menu for Levels (assuming the full-game leaderboard is the default view), News, Guides, Resources, Forums, Streams, Stats, and sometimes more depending on the game. 

![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/9qzplxn3.png)The Related tab for instance will only appear if a game has Category Extensions or some other linked leaderboard. 

## ![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/v5ng57zq.png)Widgets

Widgets are on the right hand side of the leaderboard, let's go through them one by one.

### Game Stats

The Game Stats widget provides a wealth of valuable information to enhance your understanding of the game and its community. You can access a variety of metrics, such as the cumulative number of players who have participated in the game, the current player count, the total number of submitted runs, how many runs were submitted recently, and much more.

![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/2yzrxrz4.png)

### Latest News

The Latest News widget will show you the latest community news written by the Game Moderators

![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/v5e116e0.png)

### Latest Threads

The Latest Threads widget will show you the latest threads (a.k.a. forum posts) from the whole community

![](https://next.speedrun.com/static/blob/qoeolkeg.png)

### Moderators

This is where you will find the moderators for the game, each with a different colored sword depending on their level Examples of each moderation level can be found in the [Moderation Rules](https://www.speedrun.com/knowledgebase/moderation-rules). Feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions or requests regarding the game.

If you have any questions about the game or need to learn more, the Discord is always a good place to start.

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Knowledge Base (Getting Started - Resources)

**Streaming/Recording Software**

- [OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) - Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming, supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux.

**Timers**

- **[Livesplit](http://livesplit.org/downloads/)** - A sleek, highly-customizable timer for speedrunners. Has speedrun.com integration.
- **[Livesplit One](https://one.livesplit.org/)** - A fully online timer, useful for Linux or MacOS based systems.
- **[FramePerfect](https://futuretrostudios.com/frameperfect/)** - High quality, fully featured speedrun timer for Apple iOS and Google Android.

**Racing**

- **[SpeedRunsLive](https://speedrunslive.com/)** - SRL Races are currently the most developed facet of SpeedRunsLive. Races let you run in direct competition with others simultaneously.
- **[Racetime.gg](https://racetime.gg/)** - Racetime.gg is a website for organizing races online, with a focus on video games and speedruns.

**Splits Analysis**

- **[TheRun.GG](https://therun.gg/) -** A free speedrunning statistics website

**Retiming Tools**

- [YT Frame Timer](http://retime.mcbe.wtf/) - Open source web-based retime tool
- [Slush0Puppy Retime](https://github.com/Slush0Puppy/retime) - Open source Windows application

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Knowledge Base (Getting Started - What is Speedrunning)

# What Is Speedrunning?

Speedrunning is when an individual attempts to beat part or all of a video game as quickly as possible. This can include individual levels, specific objectives, or unique limitations as decided by the community or player.

Speedrun.com is a toolset for building communities around speedrunning games. Game moderators can create leaderboards, post resources, and verify submissions by runners. Communities are able to come together to decide on specific rulesets for different categories that runners can then submit their runs to.

Speedrun.com also aims to highlight all facets of the speedrunning community. From marathons raising millions of dollars for charity to competitions and races to those who help route and find the game-changing glitches, the speedrunning ecosystem is robust and every contribution matters. Learn more about Speedrun.com on the About page.

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Knowledge Base (Moderating a Game - Requesting a Game)

# Requesting a Game

If a leaderboard doesn't already exist on Speedrun.com, you can request the creation of a leaderboard using [this page](https://www.speedrun.com/requestgame). Be sure to read the [game request rules](https://www.speedrun.com/gamerequestrules) beforehand, and try to fill out the form as best as you can, providing as much information about the game in question as possible.

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Knowledge Base (Welcome)

Welcome to the Knowledge Base! Here you'll find all the commonly asked questions on Speedrun.com to get you started as a runner, a game moderator, or another community member. 

Have a page you think we should add? The Knowledge Base is constantly growing, so feel free to request it through the [Feedback Form](https://www.speedrun.com/knowledgebase/supporthub/give-feedback)

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