Hi everyone, I hope you're all well and enjoying running Dread. It has been flat out with submissions and it's been great seeing everyone's progression in the categories.

This is just a reminder to please make sure you read the rules before submitting. We are having to reject a lot of runs because end screen IGT images are not being submitted and/or the new rule of version number image or showing it at the end of the run are not being submitted.

We really don't want to be rejecting your runs. Especially after all your hard work in running the game and getting that PB.

Thanks everyone and keep grinding!

Flynn - obo The verifying team.

Update to the rules

Runs that are above the video thresholds (Any%: 1:40 or slower, 100%: 2:30 or slower) no longer need to provide proof of version since proof isn't necessary to begin with. Proof of IGT is still required, however.

Rules update (as of 8/15/2023)

Due to recent discoveries that Home button abuse can artificially inflate the In-Game Timer, we have rewritten the Run File section of the rules to be more clear regarding what constitutes a valid file:

If, after the first loading screen after pressing "Continue" in the Load Game menu has passed, Samus is in the Artaria "Basement" (see pic for reference), your run file is considered valid for leaderboard purposes.

Also, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of the honor system thresholds, with the goal of allowing runners to breathe a little easier if the video footage they've collected isn't verifiable for some technical reason. These apply to all difficulties.

• Any%: Video is required if the run places higher than 30th place AND the RTA time is faster than 1h 30m 00s
• 100%: Video is required if the run places higher than 15th place AND the RTA time is faster than 2h 00m 00s
• All Bosses: Video is required if the run places higher than 15th place AND the RTA time is faster than 1h 45m 00s
• Minimalist Routes (0%, Minimum Items, etc): Video is always required
• Category Extensions: Video is always required
• Boss Rush: Video is required if the In-Game Time is faster than 8m 00s

Take care.