I don't remember why, but I edited a video where the fight begins after the pre-fight intro screen. It's against Mr. Sandman. I'd like to submit for a level best, but not sure if it's acceptable. Does the recording have to begin from the pre-fight intro screen or is it okay to start from the bell (not the official start, but when Mr. Sandman begins to demonstrate the Dreamland Express)?

I can do again, but since I have the recording from 2 months ago, would rather not, lol.

You get a new PB then realize you aren't recording so it doesn't count! Would've beaten my current time on the leaderboard for Soda Popinski.

New Rule: ABR-Always, Be, Recording!

I'm not a fan of emulators in general, but a friend of mine bought me an NES Classic and said I should upload videos. I started doing so only to discover the speed run world.

So my question is, what is the justification for the rule banning save states for IL times? For example, does it really affect how Great Tiger or 2nd Don Flamenco fights? Or is it due to possible manipulation? I think everyone here is more tech savvy than myself, so I was curious.

Also, does the rule mean that for example, if I wanted to submit a video for Great Tiger, I would have to submit a video that takes me from Don Flamenco all the way to Great Tiger even though the submission is for Great Tiger only?

Thanks in advance!