Dead Rails Speedrunning FAQ

Gameplay:

If an item box spawns inside of you and pushes you, does that count as moving?

NO, only player-inputted movement counts.

If I accidentally move at the start, will the time start?

YES, we have zero tolerance for “accidental movement.”

Can I open crates before moving in order to save time?

YES, time starts as soon as you move or jump, anything else is fine.

Can I go under the bridge?

YES but, as of right now it's unclear if this is an intended game mechanic or not, for that reason I wouldn’t recommend it. If this ever gets patched, your run will be invalid.

Can I quick reload after every shot?

YES.

Why do I have to touch the signs in Trainless?

Because it’s the most efficient way to have a clear and consistent measurable way to retime runs.

Rules say no FPS unlocker, can I increase my frames inside the Roblox settings?

YES, just no third-party software.

Run Submission and Video Requirements:

Can I upload an edited video?

YES, just have the raw footage linked in the description of the video.

My friend can’t record their POV, is that okay?

NO, we need both POVs linked.

Is it okay if I don’t use a timer?

YES, you don’t need one. Having a timer is only for yourself, mods don’t use it to retime.

The platform I play on is not an available option, what do I do?

Contact me, I’ll add it.

Verification Process:

When will my run be verified?

When I or another mod gets to it.

Why did my run get rejected?

Go read the rules again.

I retimed a run and noticed the time was wrong, why?

This just means you don’t use the same process. All mods follow the same process when retiming runs, this way it’s fair and consistent.

Community Involvement:

Can I help verify runs?

YES, apply next time we open applications.

Why is there no Discord?

It’s coming soon.

If your question isn’t answered here or in the rules, what should you do?

@ me or another mod and ask below, we'll get back to you!

In general, I don't recommend speedrunning until the official release. See you soon.

ok so i saw how it says that you need player inputs to start the time of a run. i just want to verify, that if you open the box for the cowboy and the horse spawns with the saddle on it and you spawn on the horse, would it still not count your time yet?

@ShanKSRT Yup, this is the case for most games. Too many changing variables.

@Gooobzzzzz I don't see that ever happening, but yeah, time would only start once you move.

@SunaD3V ive had that happen to me once thats the only reason i was wondering

@SunaD3V Is a duo run valid if one player just stays afk at the spawn and the other one completes the game (considering the player touches all the signs and other rules), and also, are hidden mechanics/bugs like literally floating with a horse (i dont think i was the first one to find it) valid for speedruns?

@Ninjedu Yes your duo can stay in spawn. Bugs or any unintended game mechanic are not allowed.

wait hold on so you can finish a duo run with just one person touching the sign?

Time ends as soon as Any player meets the ending condition.

I've been on the platform for 3 years but only here do I see this madness, but ok, the most correct thing to do, as many do, is to create an Alpha category, and not invalidate the races of previous runners after changes in the game.

But that's my opinion, you do whatever you want, it's very frustrating and discouraging, knowing that I can lose my race due to modifications in the game

Oh we will make an alpha category after release or a big change. But if we made one for every small change it would be a mess.

I don't want to start archiving categories every couple of days.

it doesnt really make sense to me how you can confirm a run on duo, trio, etc as complete once only one player finishes bc then there is just no point in having that kind of category able to be speedrunable

Good point, you think having all players complete it would be better?

Imho, that just makes the runs boring. The runs just become the solo strat with more points of failure.

yeah i think all players would have to touch the sign or whatever the designated end is because its just another solo run atp

@Cheqmated, Are you saying it should be the last player or the first.

First. The importance of the distinction varies from each category, but I think that making it last kills a lot if not all of the benefit you get from multiple players in some categories (mostly non Mexico Bridge trainless runs with classes.)

That was my thought process as well. One player finishes first, while the others focus on tasks that speed up the run for the first player.

wait but whats the point of having multiple player sub catergories if it doesnt matter what any of the other players do?