While it is noted that another board within the Forsaken speedrun community, technically allows, the ability to change the control scheme to Keyboard + Mouse with emulator...

In order to ensure fair competition between all players, only the use of DUALSHOCK style controllers are permitted. This is because, the game was released, and intended for the Playstation 1, and to be played with DUALSHOCK controller. Even though it may be possible...The ability to grant yourself superior control and movement with PC controls on a PS1 game designed for DUALSHOCK is cheating. Especially when considering how admittedly awful the PS1 controls and movement/physics are...

This is to keep the board together, rather than having to split the board between Console and Emulator…And to prevent any future controversy regarding the controls.

I hope everyone understands!

-LagoonCompany