After some discussion, we have adopted a challenger ruleset for top 5 runs (top 3 for category extensions). https://discord.com/channels/260103071017730048/390245480036040704/1284245154441723906

Where save games were required, they are now required to be replays.

The rules are now updated with all new rules

Thanks!

old rules:

• The "Category Rules" must also be observed.

• Unless specified otherwise, the run must be performed using the default "Freeplay" scenario

• Runs are verified against the rules that were valid at the time of the run.

• Submissions require a permanent video proof.

• The run must be performed on a version that was the latest stable or experimental version within 48 hours of the start of the run.

• Runs that used bugs that become fixed in later versions may be invalidated depending on the bug, on a case by case basis that anyone can open.

• The usage of mods is forbidden.

• The usage of features that are intended to be admin only is forbidden.

• The usage of commands is forbidden, except for the commands on the following allow list: https://www.speedrun.com/factorio/guides/rbxlg

• The usage of game breaking bugs is forbidden, by community vote the following list of bugs/glitches/exploits is denied for use in any Factorio Speedrun: https://www.speedrun.com/factorio/guides/r7fs8

• The usage of the debug mode is forbidden except for the options "show-fps", "show-clock", "show-multiplayer-waiting-icon", "show-multiplayer-statistics", "show-tile-grid", and "show-blueprint-grid".

New Rules

• The "Category Rules" must also be observed.

• Unless specified otherwise, the run must be performed using the default "Freeplay" scenario

• Runs are verified against the rules that were valid at the time of the run.

• Submissions require a permanent video proof.

• The run must be performed on a version that was the latest stable or experimental version within 48 hours of the start of the run.

• Runs that used bugs that become fixed in later versions may be invalidated depending on the bug, on a case by case basis that anyone can open.

• The usage of mods is forbidden.

• The usage of features that are intended to be admin only is forbidden.

• The usage of commands is forbidden, except for the commands on the following allow list: https://www.speedrun.com/factorio/guides/rbxlg

• The usage of game breaking bugs is forbidden, by community vote the following list of bugs/glitches/exploits is denied for use in any Factorio Speedrun: https://www.speedrun.com/factorio/guides/r7fs8

• The usage of the debug mode is forbidden except for the options "show-fps", "show-clock", "show-multiplayer-waiting-icon", "show-multiplayer-statistics", "show-tile-grid", and "show-blueprint-grid".

• Runs in the top 5 (top 3 for Category Extensions) must also adhere to the Challenger Ruleset.

Challenger Ruleset:

• A save file with replay enabled is required. To enable replay on every save game please see https://www.speedrun.com/factorio/guides/bkces
• Non-singleplayer runs must also provide permanent video for all players OR permanent video for the host and all admins in the run and an admin must run the debug command at the very start of the run "/config set allow-debug-settings false".