What are vert slowdowns?
7 months ago
United States

I saw the term "vert slowdown" in the category rules of Highscore, but I don't know what it means, I don't wanna submit runs with inaccurate data.

United States

Verts are the vertically moving obstacles, the ones that move up and down. They stay still for a while when they're first loaded in. Usually this time is short enough that you don't notice, but if you're going quick enough you can reach them and touch them before they begin moving, and they won't kill you. That's what a vert slowdown is.

They're super powerful since they bring you to a complete stop. The current world record uses one three times. 4:08, 5:06, and 5:22 are the times.

Edited by the author 7 months ago
Cubinginatree likes this
Canada

The moderators should have refrained from using terminology that's only known by the inner circle, especially in the official rules.

This board should try and remain as welcoming to newcomers as possible.

Cubinginatree and FrockSR like this
United States

agree. including a definition to the rules could be helpful

United States

For as long as High Score has existed on this leaderboard, there has been a description for Vert Slowdowns while submitting runs. Evidently, this isn't clear enough, so a similar description is now in the category rules.

FrockSR likes this
Canada

People want to understand the rules before doing runs. Why would the clarification only be available while submitting runs, the point at which it's expected that the user already completed a run?

United States

Oh I didn't even notice a description was in the run submission area, I guess I could've looked harder :P

United States

nah you shouldn't have to

United States

The game is still very good