So I looked through the forums and guides but didn't see anything on how G1 is defeated with the knife only on PC 120FPS. It's pretty self explainatory but I would like to hear from some of the PC runners. Where is it you are are aiming when knifing G1 and why? I'm guessing it's to hit him at most 3 times but want to be sure. I'd like to try it on console but need to know how and why it's done this way.

Can anyone tell me why PC takes the West Office instead of the Library after grabbing the Spade Key? I've tested both routes and they are around the same time reaching the waiting room without grabbing the Lion Medallion. Also, the times for reaching the Secret Room were faster taking the Library. Both routes were tested with no missed shots, no sloppy movement, and good medallion grabs. All the PC players and random drop ins tell me the West Office is faster but I can't wrap my head around it being they back track for the Lion Medallion. Just wondering if there is a explaination as to why the PC route is preferred by most. Please don't reply with just "It's faster".

Edit: Category Leon/Claire A

Has anyone come out with a detailed explaination on how difficulty adjustment is handled in this game? If not can anyone explain to me what they do know? Apologies if there was already a forum post about this.

Does anyone know how the in game timer is timed? Is it live or does it count frames like the '98 version? I ask because if it's live I may be losing a chunk of time since I run on a standard PS4.

While it doesn't save a whole lot of time, every second counts.

Has it been considered to add an S Rank and 100% category on the boards? Could be interesting and bring new ways to play.

01-01-19

Rules have been elaborated.

Companion app has been added as a variable. Runs without use of the companion app are now default. Runs using the app can be compared with the current boards through the filter tab.

Stealth, No Kills was added to both full game and individual levels.

Full Game runs are now categorized by Any%, Stealth, No Kills, and 100%. Sub categories New Game and New Game + have been added to better organize the boards.

Individual Levels are now categorized by Any% and Stealth, No Kills. Sub categories have been added to better organize the boards.

Anyone buying the JPN release for running purposes? Comes out Dec 20th. I plan to get the ENG version for PS4 but haven't seen any info on being able to change the voices or text to JPN. Hoping its included in all versions.

About to show some love to this game so I hope it's still moderated!

How exactly does the auto aim head shot work? I've been practicing the first one at Rassvet. I hold L1 and square, then when Snake starts to raise the gun I hold R1 as well. Seems I still need to tap the aim up just a tad. Is that right or am I doing something wrong?

Just a quick note on what was discussed and changed as a result of my suggestions.

Leaderboards have been split into PC and Console due to the differences being too difficult to determine. The faster the runs the more complex I found it to time properly. In doing this we hope to bring encouragement to new and old runners who have visited but opted out due to it being a "pain" to time. This mostly applies to Individual Level times. The only instance you should use custom timing is if a Phantom Cigar was used to skip time. If that is the case the timing is as follows:

Leaving the mission area on land- First frame of camera change.

Leaving the mission area on chopper- When the chopper door closes.

Leaving the mission area on a materials crate- When the first frame for the fulton prompt disappears.

Leaving the mission area by box- First frame into black.

As for missions with cuts scene(s) where you use the Phantom Cigar just simply cut the time between scenes.

Missions with cut scenes- First frame into black/First frame of camera change - first frame from black.

In the near future I will make a thread with more in depth timing for each and every individual level and full game categories.

I have also added that offline mode be a qualification from here on out for these full game categories:

Any% First Ending

First Ending, Perfect Stealth, No Kills

All Missions S-Rank

All Missions

The reason for this is because of FOB Event weapons. If you developed them before starting a new game run then they are available at first mission sortie when online.

I am honestly undecided with 100% runs because I am uncertain if it is needed to complete that run. I will discuss this with other moderators.

As for the helicopter skip glitches in older versions of the game I will be discussing with moderators on how to handle this. One has already been beaten on PC without the glitch but not on the console yet where the run was preformed.

Lastly, I will be resubmitting everyone's times based on the platform they were preformed on. This takes time and your patients is appreciated. So don't worry about your times! They are safe! ;)

If there are any questions or suggestions then please leave them on this thread and I will reply ASAP!

Thank you! -OneCoolMan