• NG = New Game
• NM = No Merchant
• NG+ = New Game+
• SW = Separate Ways
• SW+ = Separate Ways+
• AA = Assignment Ada
• IGT = In Game Time/Timer
• RTA = Real Time Attack
• WR = World Record
• SS = Single Segment
• Seg = Segmented

The following rules apply to every single category in the board. Your run must comply with all of these rules no matter which category you're submitting for.

• All runs are ranked by IGT, which is the time shown by the results screen and typewriter after the game is completed, with the exception of AA which is ranked by RTA instead. It's not required to show LiveSplit or any other timer for AA, as mods will retime the run either way.
• In order for your run to be considered SS it must be done in one sitting with no exiting to the main menu and not making any saves.
• In order for your run to be considered Seg it must be done in segments, meaning one chapter at a time and/or saving, quitting and replaying said chapter until it is "perfect" over an extended period of time until you beat the game.
• All videos submitted must:

1. Have sound.
2. Have no significant partial interruptions (such as sound cutting out constantly, black screens, freezes, etc)
3. Have a decent enough quality to be watchable, although instances of low bitrate and framedrops are acceptable to a reasonable degree. You can local record your runs in order to prevent internet issues.
4. Not expire automatically after a certain amount of time (for example Twitch past broadcasts).

• All runs must be made on official releases, emulators and Softmodding (that result in significantly faster loadings) are not allowed with the only exception being that of the GameCube USB version, since it has its own category.
• Turbo controllers and macro inputs are banned.

In addition to the global rules, your run must also comply with the rules of whichever specific category you're submitting for.

• Special 2 costume is banned.
• Special 1 costume is banned on Gamecube NTSC.
• WR runs require full video, starting at the main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• Non-WR runs only require a video of the making of the save after the results screen. This video must be made DURING the making of the save , not after it's already been made. You can use your phone or similar to record this.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• WR runs require full video, starting at the load menu (typewriter) and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• Non-WR runs only require a video of the making of the save after the results screen. This video must be made DURING the making of the save , not after it's already been made. You can use your phone or similar to record this.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• Special 2 costume is banned.
• Special 1 costume is banned on Gamecube NTSC.
• Interacting with the merchant is banned.
• All runs require full video, starting at the main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• WR runs require full video, starting at the SW main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• Non-WR runs only require a video of the making of the save after the results screen. This video must be made DURING the making of the save , not after it's already been made. You can use your phone or similar to record this.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• All runs require full video, starting at the AA main menu and ending AFTER calling the helicopter.
• Timing starts on the first frame that the initial text disappears and ends on the first frame that the "yes no" prompt disappears after activating it.

These following actions, although obvious, can and will result in bans as they represent a major offense to our community:

• Submitting spliced runs.
• Using cheats of any sort.
• Submitting other people's runs as your own.
• Toxic and/or inappropriate behavior towards mods or other players, being direct or not.
• Any other type of deliberated offense not mentioned above.

• March 1st, 2021: Added the rule that requires all non-WR runs to show physical video proof making the save, whereas before pictures/screenshots of the final save after it was made were acceptable.
• August 22nd, 2021: Added the rule that requires all WR runs to show full video proof of the run with sound, not only the making of the save.
• January 2nd, 2023: Added a rule that sets time limits for all categories, where times below this limit will no longer be accepted, and all current runs below this limit will be deleted.
• January 2nd, 2023: Re-worded and formatted all previous rules properly for better readability.
• January 4th, 2023: Removed the rule that sets time limits for all categories and restored all runs this rule caused to reject.

You can leave any questions you may have regarding the rules down below. Try not to go off-topic or start new unnecessary threads. Also make sure you join the discord as it is full of useful resources and active mods.

• NG = New Game
• NM = No Merchant
• NG+ = New Game+
• SW = Separate Ways
• SW+ = Separate Ways+
• AA = Assignment Ada
• IGT = In Game Time/Timer
• RTA = Real Time Attack
• LRT = Load Remover Timer
• WR = World Record
• SS = Single Segment
• Seg = Segmented
• ASL = Autosplitter

The following rules apply to every single category in the board. Your run must comply with all of these rules no matter which category you're submitting for.

• All SS runs are ranked primarily by LRT, which is the time tracked by our LiveSplit ASL that removes loading times, and secondarily by IGT (RTA in the case of AA) which is the time shown by the results screen and typewriter after the game is completed.
• Because of the above, in order for your time with the LRT to be counted during verification, the timer must be clearly displayed and shown running in sync with your game in your video submission throughout the entirety of the run. Otherwise, your IGT (RTA in the case of AA) will be used to fill both timing methods.
• Your timer should be displayed with at least two decimals. For example, a time of 1:29:17.98 would be reported as 1 hour, 29 minutes, 17 seconds, and 980 ms (note that this is 980 ms and NOT 098 ms). If the final decimals are not reported, they'll be filled as 990ms (worst possible case for missing two) or X90ms (worst possible case for missing one) to make it fair.
• In order for your run to be considered SS it must be done in one sitting with no exiting to the main menu and not making any saves, except for the final one after the results screen.
• In order for your run to be considered Seg it must be done in segments, meaning one chapter at a time and/or saving, quitting and replaying said chapter until it is "perfect" over an extended period of time until you beat the game.
• All Seg runs are ranked only by IGT, which is the time shown by the results screen and typewriter after the game is completed.
• All videos submitted must:

1. Have in-game sound. Muting the in-game music is allowed. Music external to the game is allowed as long as the game audio is clearly audible.
2. Have no significant partial interruptions (such as sound cutting out constantly, black screens, freezes, etc)
3. Have a decent enough quality to be watchable, although instances of low bitrate and framedrops are acceptable to a reasonable degree. You can local record your runs in order to prevent videos from being affected by internet issues.
4. Not expire automatically after a certain amount of time (for example Twitch past broadcasts).

• Showing framerate on screen is required for the entirety of the run. You can use the Steam overlay, MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, etc. for this. Your FPS counter should be big enough and of a high contrast color. You'll find instructions on how to make the Steam fps counter bigger here.
• Runs ranked top 10 or better on any of the categories must show inputs during the whole run no matter if KBM or controller. If you use both KBM and controller on your runs you should only show inputs for the input method you use the most. For keyboard/mouse inputs you can use NohBoard, and for controller you can use gamepadviewer.com or similar. For keyboard/mouse inputs, all inputs must be shown. This includes LMB, RMB, scrollwheel, and all keyboard keys you use. All these following actions must be displayed.

• HD Project mod: BANNED ❌
• Replacing sound effects with others that aren't silence: BANNED ❌
• RE4 Tweaks mod: BANNED ❌ (available on the CE board)
• Cosmetic/costume mods: BANNED ❌
• Pistol animation mod: BANNED ❌
• Turbo controllers and macro inputs: BANNED ❌ with the exception of the X button mashing QTEs (for example 1-1 end boulder, 3-1 catapults lever, Ashley cranks on 3-4, etc). Using these tools for the other types of QTEs (X + A and LT + RT on controller, X + C and LMB + RMB) is banned.
• Changing gun laser color: ALLOWED ✅
• Modifying input.ini: ALLOWED ✅ with the exception of binding things to scrollwheel. (scrolling for merchants and/or for rifle aiming is allowed as it is the game's default behavior)
• Button texture mod: ALLOWED ✅
• Muting in-game music: ALLOWED ✅
• Muting Ashley's Special 2 costume clanking sound effect: ALLOWED ✅
• Removing the game's film grain through the game files: ALLOWED ✅
• Using SRTs such as RE4 Counter, RE4Central, SRTPluginManager or directly through LiveSplit with text variables: ALLOWED ✅
• Changing the game's exe to 1.1.0, 1.0.6 or 1.0.6 Japan: ALLOWED ✅
• Using trainers to build an NG+ inventory without using them during actual runs: ALLOWED ✅

In addition to the global and game modifications rules, your run must also comply with the rules of whichever specific category you're submitting for.

• Special 2 costume is banned.
• All runs require full video, starting at the main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• All runs require full video, starting at the load menu (typewriter) and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• Special 2 costume is banned.
• Interacting with the merchant is banned.
• All runs require full video, starting at the main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• All runs require full video, starting at the SW main menu and ending after making your one and only save at the final typewriter after the results screen.
• The information on the save should be clearly visible on screen before the video ends or you quit out to the main menu.
• Segmented runs require a full video of all segments done in order. A playlist with all the individual videos of these segments is also accepted although not preferred. You can save as many times as you want, and all videos must include the making of the save following the rule above.

• All runs require full video, starting at the AA main menu and ending AFTER calling the helicopter.
• Timing starts on the first frame that the initial text disappears and ends on the first frame that the "yes no" prompt disappears after activating it.

These following actions, although obvious, can and will result in bans as they represent a major offense to our community:

• Submitting spliced runs.
• Using cheats of any sort.
• Submitting other people's runs as your own.
• Toxic and/or inappropriate behavior towards mods or other players, being direct or not.
• Modifying the ASL to provide an advantage.
• Any other type of deliberated offense not mentioned above.

• June 5th, 2019: Added the rule that requires all runs to show full video proof in addition to requiring all runs except AA to show the making of the one and only final typewriter save after the results screen.
• August 22nd, 2021: Added the rule that requires all videos to have game sound yet allowing to mute the in-game music.
• August 22nd, 2021: Added the rule that requires FPS to be shown on screen during the video of the run.
• March 29th, 2022: Added the rule that bans binding things to scrollwheel.
• March 29th, 2022: Added the rule that requires top 10 runs or better to show an input display during the run.
• January 2nd, 2023: Added a rule that sets time limits for all categories, where times below this limit will no longer be accepted, and all current runs below this limit will be rejected.
• January 2nd, 2023: Re-worded and formatted all previous rules properly for better readability.
• January 2nd, 2023: Combined the game modifications rules with the overall rules into one post for better organization.
• January 4th, 2023: Removed the rule that sets time limits for all categories and restored all runs this rule caused to reject.

You can leave any questions you may have regarding the rules down below. Try not to go off-topic or start new unnecessary threads. Also make sure you join the discord as it is full of useful resources and active mods.

Please interpret the whole sentence, I said "skipping the last and only save BEFORE the difficulty is clearly shown". Here we can't see the difficulty on the last save since you skipped it quickly, on categories like SW where there's one and only difficulty it doesn't matter but here it does.