Hello! Really enjoying running this game, but I have a question about the rules for the Synced Solo category.

I notice a number of verified runs of this category have a full party. Can I get some clarification as to the requirements for this? Rules as written we're not supposed to have party members, however runs are being submitted and approved by mods that have party members and do not show any in game timer. I'd love to submit runs, but I need to know what I'm looking at.

Just starting out in this game (haven't played it in years), and I had a few questions about the start of the WR run.

1. Why use the default name instead of say "a"? With the number of times the MC's name is said, how much time can be shaved off with the quicker text pop as a result?
2. Why the Vaccine starter specifically as opposed to Data or Virus? Is there a specific advantage in speedrunning using it?
3. You mention RNG manipulation using savestates, can you expand on that? What applications could it have on an actual run where savestates are banned?
4. In the third mission, you bypass the floor gate and make a beeline for ToyAgumon to trade. How important to the run is SnowAgumon?