Hi guys!

I've just submitted a run, and what I've realised during my runs is that there are inconsistencies in loading times. Obviously it's the game's fault, it's literally a 2D sprite jumping on squares and the background is probably a Google Maps panorama picture, with these "features" the loading times compared to modern standards are surreal to say the least.

I do not ask, or would like to force a change (I'm not a mod anyway), I just wanted to share that basically, as it is today, Tomygun75's time is unbeatable due to these loading times. This is not me, trying to find a way to get a better position on the ladder, my time with/without loads, is 2nd place anyway.

So I conducted an "experiment" or tests, name it as you would like to. It may contain logical fallacies, or bad methodologies, however I tried my best. Even if my document is "bad" or there is an oversight present, let's say I messed up and there's a 0.2s (arbitrary number) needs to be added to every lvl for Tomygun75, he/she still having a 9 seconds advantage in loading time.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BdSApupff-PvrCeHP5zC6YFn0x8WGLuU/view?usp=sharing

I also understand if the mods don't want to act in a certain direction, the game is inactive, and the community is probably consisting of like 5 people, so probably the inconveniences due to maintenance or changes would outweigh the potential advantages.

I'm sorry Tomygun75 for mentioning you personally multiple times :D I'm not here for drama, or to put you in an uncomfortable situation, you were better, gg. I just felt like speedrunning is competitive and good sportsmanship would require me to present these to the moderators (and you).

Merry Christmas guys!

Hey man, thanks for the detailed and in depth post, and for bringing this to our attention! Inconsistent loading times are unfair and ruin the point of running for a top time - an unbeatable world record is just stupid.

The general consensus between the mods is that we'd be happy to time the loads, considering how infrequently ran this game is, along with the short length.

Don't worry about calling me out, if I were in your position, I'd be frustrated too. I'm glad we have another runner because I enjoy competition :) Good luck if you want to continue running this game. If you want to talk with us, there is a discord you can join.