I see some speedrunners start the timer at the NEW GAME screen and I see some speedrunners start the timer after naming their character (for the rng manipulation I suppose.) The rules say to start the timer at the NEW GAME screen. So does it even matter when I start the timer, or could I just start it at what I choose to?

new game

whenever you like, but pressing new game must be in the video so it can be retimed.

thanks.