Florida, USAHaven't had a chance to update here, but from my own experience and a few others running, the Add-ons category seems to be popular enough and unique enough to make its own category.
Here are the runs I've published: First Magna% Attempt Magna% Add-ons PB
Feel free to share your own runs and experiences/thoughts, but the draft rules seem to be the ones that will be used. Additionally, No Tools will still work with Add-ons: same rules but you have access to Senri's redeemable items. We'll be trying to finalize rules this week.
Hello Hunters!
Version 3.9 will be arriving soon! Included in the update is Defender Weapons and the Black Belt Armor! Previously, we have banned the use of Redeemable Items from Senri. This has included Special Item Packs, Guild Cross Armor, and other cosmetic items. With Ver. 3.9, Defender Weapons and the Black Belt Armor will be redeemable too!
Defender Weapons/Gear are not a new concept for us, so we'll handle it the same way in Rise as we did in World. When Ver. 3.9 releases, please help us in testing the Draft Add-ons Category! Please use the following ruleset for preliminary testing:
• Switch & PC platforms accepted for testing. • Singleplayer & Multiplayer categories accepted for testing. • Any% and No Tools categories accepted for testing. • Magnamalo%, Apex Arzuros%, and Narwa% accepted for testing. • Timing starts on confirming START NEW FILE or OVERWRITE CHARACTER (preferred). Timing ends when the camera changes on the last hit or capture in the target quest. • All Add-ons Content (items/item-packs, armor, weapons) received from "Senri the Mail Courier" are ALLOWED. You may use the "Accept All" feature when redeeming content. • Equipping Layered Armor is Prohibited. • "Item Duplication" Glitch is Prohibited (though I'm certain this has been addressed by now). • Damage Values must remain visible during the run.
Please post your runs here and in the Community Discord. This experiment is intended to help develop the new Fullgame category! Depending on the final ruleset, runs used for testing may or may not be eligible for submission.
Thank you for your participation! All feedback is welcome! Remember to record and post your testing! And, as always, Happy Hunting! ~ Jal
PC platform is on the Rise submission form now! If you go to the leaderboard you can submit a run.
The following change has been made to the Hub RTA categories (i.e. Apex Arzuros and Thunder Serpent Narwa categories:
The use of Village Special License quests is allowed in 1 Player Submissions. The use of Village Special License quests is PROHIBITED in Multiplayer Submissions due to the nature of the category.
Since Multiplayer submissions require players to complete quests together, the use of Village Special Licenses to progress in Hub quests isn't possible.
If you have any other questions or recommendations to the rules please feel free to discuss! - JalBagel
Now that we've had a few runs submitted for Oltura% we can start moving forward with more categories! I'm happy to introduce Hatch% and Flight%!
Hatch% ends when Ratha hatches in Rutoh Village. Time ends when the loading icon appears before the cutscene that plays when you return to Rutoh Village (the cutscene when Ratha hatches).
Flight% ends when Ratha gains the ability to fly in Lamure. Time ends when the loading icon appears before the cutscene following the Black Diablos fight (the cutscene when Ratha flies).
Additionally, the ending criteria for Oltura% has been adjusted (slightly) to match these categories. For Oltura%, time ends when the loading icon appears before the cutscene following defeating Oltura's last phase (the last cutscene ).
As always, all submissions will be retimed to meet this criteria. Additionally, you may submit the same speedrun to multiple categories, meaning an Oltura% run can submit to Hatch% and Flight%, and a Flight% can submit to Hatch%. At this time, Demo% can only be performed on the Trial Version of the game. As such, Oltura%, Flight%, and Hatch% runs cannot be submitted to Demo%.
When I can, I'll follow up soon with a demonstration of the timing criteria. Thank you all, and I look forward to seeing new submissions! - JalBagel
For Real Time Attack (RTA) speedrunning it is generally not allowed to pause the timer even if you aren't actively playing the game. This means duing pauses or breaks the timer is till running (hence the name "Real" time). Some game categories allow this for exceptionally long speedruns (i.e. BotW 100%).
For MHST2 Oltura% pausing the timer at any time during a submission is not allowed. However, this does not invalidate the submission. We can retime the submission based on the recording playback time, though this may result in an inaccurate (increased) time.
I've discussed this in the Discord and tested it myself: the in-game time begins when you select "New Game" from the main menu. This includes DLC redemption menus and charactee creation in timing. Unfortunately the in-game timer has already been ruled out as a timing method.
I also want to point out, I compared this recording to my recording. My loads are eveb faster than these. The only tool to "level the playing field" would be a load remover for PC platform. However, before such a tool is created, we will need to gauge the interest in the speedrun.
Lets get some runs on the leaderboard and see how comparable the platforms are before we start reinventing it.
Welcome Stories runners, old and new! Before posting any submissions, please take a moment to check the game and category rules posted on the leaderboard. Any questions can be posted in this thread or the community discord (link in sidebar)! Of course, you can always message a game moderator too!
Good luck out there Riders!
Please note: A submission using CSM is required to use the ASL with the Load Remover and Cutscene Pauser active. Submissions without the ASL or CSM active will receive a reduction of 1:03:36.600 from the Real Time for the In-Game Time submission. Loads will not be removed from submissions not using the ASL.
CUTSCENE SKIP MOD IS HERE! We can skip cutscenes during RTA runs now via Cutscene Skip Mod (CSM)! Additionally, we've included an Autosplitter (ASL) to Remove Load Times and Pause during Cutscenes!!! This can be enabled in Livesplit by setting your game to "Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (PC)" and activating the autosplit feature. We're working on a tutorial to show off the effect of CSM and the ASL on the run! The ASL has options to start the timer on character creation and end on Xeno death too! Head over to the game resources in MHW IB PC to download and start now. Please note: we are accepting submissions, but the runs will not be verified until the top 3 overall runs are retimed to remove loading. At this time, the IGT listed for existing runs only includes the removal of Cutscene time (1:03:36.600). We will discuss this more in the tutorial video. Thank you again and Happy Hunting!
Hello Everyone. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the review of these claims. I took a personal day from work to finally button up this issue so we can move onto other topics.
The response can be found here.
Please take the time to read the whole document. This is the final conclusion on this issue and the case will now be considered closed. Feel free to discuss below. Reminder to remain respectful to others opinions and perspectives.
Thank you again. ~ JalBagel
No conclusion yet. I ask you (and others) remain patient. Unfortunately work and life have been pretty busy. I havent had ample time to address this.
Clearification for this: the TA Wiki and Freestyle (Capture/Slay) are specifically for IL and do not apply to RTA (Any%).
Please continue your feedback! Its greatly appreciated. ^^
Regarding the allegations of cheating: this is still under review. I have been working on the draft and looking into more information. My goal is to have the decision published this weekend. Thank you to everyone who has been assisting in the investigation. Your commitment to this community is much appreciated.
A very fair point and something thats being investigated. We are trying to avoid requiring handcam, as I feel this will place a level of tedium on running most will not want to partivipate in. Counting frames as shown in the video is also a possibility if, and only if, it cannot be recreated with human input.
If you, or anyone, has any suggestions on this please feel free to discuss. One of the results of this investigation is to difinitely define the position of turbo on the leaderboard and how to verify it.
Regarding the above: I want to make this evidently clear, a decision will not be made today, tomorrow, or likely this week. Please remember people do have responsibilities outside this community, including myself. Accumulating evidence and gathering testimony will take time. Please be patient during this time. As always you can message me (JalBagel) with any questions or concerns regarding the community. My DMs are always open.
The MH SRC team takes any allegation of cheating very seriously. We strive to uphold the standards of the community set forward by the community. We will be investigating this claim further and will provide updates here and in the discord.
It is important the community is informed about claims against players and the efforts we take to resolve these claims. We will be performing a similar investigation. Please feel free to discuss but remain respectful and professional in your conversations.
Claim: https://twitter.com/SD_Shepard/status/1392852092440743937?s=19
Questions regarding the investigstion can be directed towards @JalBagel or in the discussion thread below. Be aware, a decision may take a few days to be reached. Myself and other moderators assisting with investigations do have fulltime jobs/schools and other responsibilities. We will be using our available time address this appropriately. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
