First forum and post!

Anyway, I recently watched this run (arcade, normal) https://www.speedrun.com/swr/run/z5x1r2ey ().

Apparently, you can play 7 stages in Arcade if you do not have Iku and Tenshi unlocked (you can remove the 'score.dat' file in the folder to experience this). This technically does not break any of the current rules ("Timing starts on character select and ends when the result screen appears after you win the final battle (showing which cards you've received as a reward)"). I checked and every other players' Arcade speedruns play 9 stages.

I think one of the following should be done:

1. Update Arcade rules to force 9 stages to be played in Arcade (you must have Iku and Tenshi unlocked).
2. Create a new Arcade category for 7 stages.

I prefer the first option. Any thoughts about this?

I wasn't aware of this flaw with arcade mode prior. I will revise the rules to require 9 stages (I don't really see any value in having a 7 stage category).

Fun while it lasted! :)