Hooray! I'll be sure to announce that the category is now live to the multiverse community, hopefully they beat my time real soon ^_^

Also here's an example run I did with the seed 9001. This is more of a proof of concept as my Vanilla skills are a bit rusty. (I'm very sure the people in this thread could get a faster time much more easily lol) There's some nice optimizations in the first sector speeding through events to get extra stuff that I already know is there and avoiding known hazards to showcase how it's a bit different than a regular FTL run. As better seeds are found and the seeds are practiced, they can improve vastly. But hooray! First run of the category!

This could be a good compromise, completed runs have to show their Victory screen since it shows the seed you played on. This allows people to see what seed they played on without the runner having to open up the menu repeatedly.

My main reasoning for disallowing command console as an explicit rule is because there are commands that allow the game to be sped-up and I wanted to avoid that being used

I have made a Getting Started guide that has the rules, how to set a seed, and other useful information.

Getting Started - Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed

I updated the rule to require Hyperspace version 1.8.0 or higher, as reflected in the Set Seed Installation Guide. This change was made to ensure compatibility because older Hyperspace versions may generate seeds differently. If a modder has already upgraded to a higher version of Hyperspace and then downgrades to match seed generation, it could potentially lead to issues with their modded save files. Requiring version 1.8.0 ensures that most mods, including all Hyperspace-dependent ones at the time of writing, can run smoothly. This also encourages everyone to be on the same page and minimizes any potential disadvantages for players trying to compete against those who found optimal seeds in outdated versions. If future Hyperspace updates alter seed generation beyond 1.8.0, we can re-evaluate this rule and consider creating guides for safe workarounds. For now, this update simplifies the process for everyone to get started on an even playing field.

Alright, I made an installation guide, let me know if I should edit anything in it. I'll create a game-startup guide later on, but I have a very busy week so it might be a few days

Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed Installation Guide

I can also try to prepare a run soon and guide for installation soon, I also agree that the honor system should work. If something is suspected, it should be easy to verify since the RNG is seeded. I know some people in the Multiverse community that would jump on making a run once the category goes live. I have a lot of work in the next few days, but I hope I can create a tutorial this weekend to help people get started.

Greetings!

After discussions within the FTL Multiverse community, I am excited to present a proposal for a new speedrunning category in FTL: Faster Than Light, aptly named "Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed." This category is designed to enhance the FTL speedrunning experience while addressing some key challenges. Below are the details and reasoning behind this proposal:

Category Rules:

1. Modded FTL with Hyperspace Only: Participants must use a modded version of FTL that includes only the Hyperspace mod.
2. Timer Start and End Points: The timing for runs begins when clicking away from the mission screen and concludes when the flagship starts to break apart.
3. No Command Console: Runners are prohibited from using the Command Console during their speedruns.
4. Seed Selection: Runners are allowed to select the seed with which their run will start. The chosen seed must be visible or provided(e.g., by pressing ESC before the run begins).

For detailed explanation on why this category should exist and my reasoning behind it, please see the following document: Category Proposal: Hyperspace Vanilla Set Seed