So, I just saw where two of my run were rejected for incorrect order of levels. However, I'm a bit confused on this since the rules state:

Complete all of the levels in a specific world. Timing starts upon selecting the first level in the world and ends on the last hit of the respective DK fight. This run can be done on a completed save file.

Looking at that I'm not seeing anything saying I have to do them in a set order. I'm not trying to argue or change rules here, but as a newcomer to this I'm trying to understand why it has to be in order when the rules make it sound like all levels have to be played, regardless of order, with DK being the last one.

Again, not mad or wanting things to change. I'm just puzzled because I would think in the Full World RTA category menu optimization would be something that runners might go for.

Hey there! Sorry about that; I've updated the rules to clarify that the levels can be completed in any order; with the exception of DK, which must be the last level completed. Your submissions have been verified.