I'm not sure whether I can safely copy my save file elsewhere and then paste it back, and I don't want to lose 56 hours of gameplay, but if anyone else wants to test whether or not we could get to OKB Zero early on a new save file, go ahead!

This could be a big breakthrough.

I have two submissions in the queue from dekuking which use the Phantom Cigar to pass time. Apparently, using the Cigar causes IGT to speed up in proportion to the game's day/night cycle.

Do you think we should ban the use of Phantom Cigars in IL tables, or allow them with the understanding that users are still supposed to submit based on their IGT?

I'm not sure how to do this (for instance, prologue would only have an any% category as you're only allowed to play as Snake and the other Task is during a rail shooter).

I've gone ahead and made three full-game categories. As for ILs, I propose we do three tables for each mission (plus possibly three "hidden" equivalent tables for Raiden, because he's in a tier of his own in terms of speed) where you can use either Snake or any of the Diamond Dogs soldiers, plus any equipment or buddies from your existing save file:

• pure any%
• stealth S rank
• All Tasks (complete all objectives)

I can see some exceptions to this rule (such as in prologue, which I can see only having one category, as the only optional task is during a rail shooter and the only stealth part is one room).

Any thoughts/objections?

I haven't been able to find a good substitute for the village fight, seeing as how on the NA version the second wave isn't triggered by killing the two Ganados in front of the fireplace.

Does anyone know of any alternative fast methods for clearing the village?