Hey, I've been into speed running for a few years now but I've never been part of the community or had an account until now. My runs for any% and 100% would both be top 10 and the only thing holding me back from uploading them is that I don't have video footage of me playing. But then I noticed that 2nd and 3rd place for 100% don't have video. How were they able to submit without a video?
I can't submit a run, when I press submit it says I need to have a video. And I don't know how to record runs while playing on my N64.
For the case of both George and Remedy, their runs were accepted on the case that:
- They were trusted runners.
- There were others who could vouch for them, in the case it is questioned.
- Their skill level at the game is well-known to us, so their time doesn't throw red flags.
The only thing is that they couldn't submit with a video since they acquired those times in the practice room for SGDQ 2014.
Some communities have a rule where if it is past a certain threshold or a certain placing, a video is required, but we don't do that and ask for proof (however, in the future as we grow, this can change!). People who can't record directly from their N64 can elect for a webcam or phone feed of the gameplay.
As for how to do it: You'll need to get a DVC100, an AverMedia EZMaker, or another composite/s-video capture card first. But, a little bit of Googling or YouTube searching will give you results on all of that and tutorials. Unfortunately, they will cost anywhere between $30 to $60, but you will have a direct feed from the game. But, again, even a webcam will suffice as video proof!
Like Packle said, George and Remedy's 100% runs were done in the SGDQ14 practice room. Rem and George were repeatedly getting new PB/WR times, many of which were witnessed by others including myself. They're entirely realistic and legit. I used a DVC100 for streaming/recording runs. It gets the job done.
