I had a run rejected for reasons related to the audio going a little wonky at two points (I'm poor, and have a terrible computer) but I really cant find anything in the rules about audio artifacts being a point of disqualification?

If it is, can someone please point that out? I looked and I just couldn't find it and don't want another run rejected because of something I was entirely unaware was a rule (since it isn't listed in the game or category submission rules)

Game audio has to be audible at all times. That's pretty much a general rule for all leaderboards on speedrun. If audio cuts out (at any time for any reason) your run can be rejected.

I honestly need the text you're referencing, not tribal wisdom (though that is appreciated, I'm trying to avoid "It is known.") ​My hearing is severely impaired, and am already going to have to have someone proof all the audio from now on to avoid this frustration. ''like to know where those rules not listed in the category and game rules would be? I'm told the audio gets "garbled", and I have 5% functionality of an ear so tbh it all sounds garbled.

It's not about the individual run (its hardly my best foot forward) but I am curious why this is also a point of disqualification. I suspect people used audio to cover cheating?

Maybe I am just not understanding the severity of the audio issue, I'm told it's minor but I'm, you know... deaf.

I'm also not experienced with youtube (the service I used to upload the link) Does it sometimes affect gameplay audio? and if so is there a preferred platform that doesnt do that?

thanks

someone inboxed and suggested my audio drivers may be at fault- I'll be checking those tonight and using a different recording program per your suggestions

thanks to everyone who contacted me privately!