We’re excited to announce a new challenge for the Seterra speedrunning community! This challenge will take place in the game mode "Pin."

The challenge will run for two weeks, from November 3 at 18:00 GMT to November 17 at 18:00 GMT. During this time, participants will compete to achieve the fastest time on a specific map that will be announced at the start of the event. At the end of the challenge, the top three runners with the fastest times will win a share of the prize pool!

For those interested in participating or contributing to the prize pool, please feel free to reach out or join our Discord server for more information and updates. https://discord.gg/npBHWCGR

Challenge Rules:

1. Video and Audio Requirements: Runs must include video footage with game audio and be recorded at a minimum of 30 frames per second.

2. Allowed Extensions and Tools: Only Neko’s extension without any additional modifications is allowed. Macros, autoclickers, or any other external tools are strictly prohibited.

3. Platform: Runs may be performed on Web or TouchWeb versions of the game.

4. Participation and Live Streaming Requirement: Anyone can participate by submitting a video of their run. To be eligible for the prize, runs must be live-streamed, and a VOD link must be attached in the submission description.

5. Submission Integrity: The run must remain submitted throughout the verification process. If a run is deleted before verification and payout are complete, the run and the user will be disqualified.

6. Regular Submission Encouraged: Runners are discouraged from withholding their personal best times until late in the challenge. Failing to submit runs throughout the challenge may result in disqualification for top times.

7. Moderators' Discretion: Moderators reserve the right to hold or reject any run they believe goes against the spirit of the rules, even if a specific rule is not explicitly listed here. For example, if a runner uses a trick or strategy that provides an unfair advantage over others and has not been publicly shared with the community, the run may be rejected.

8. Challenge Dates: Runs must be performed between the start and end dates of the challenge.

9. Run Verification: All runs must be verified to ensure they comply with the rules outlined here and will be reviewed by Speedrun.com moderators and staff.

10. Leaderboard Submission: Runs must be submitted on the designated challenge leaderboard, which will be published as soon as the challenge begins.

Prize Details:

• Community-Funded Prize Pool: The cash prize pool is funded entirely by community contributions. The current prize pool is $120, and donations are open until the end of the challenge for anyone who wants to add to it!

• Prize Distribution: The prize pool will be divided among the top three places as follows:

• 1st place: 60% of the total prize pool

• 2nd place: 30% of the total prize pool

• 3rd place: 10% of the total prize pool

• Tax Compliance: Cash prizes may be subject to tax withholding depending on the winner’s country of residence.

• Prize Payout: All prizes will be awarded in cash via electronic funds transfer once verification is complete.

For more information, please join our Discord server, where we’ll be sharing updates and answering any questions. Good luck to everyone, and we hope to see you in the challenge!