Runs should probably be required to show stable seed and hard mode off, because this makes spawns the same across runs, and takes the element of adaptation out of the run, and makes it less fun to me. There could be a stable seed side category, but I think it's more impressive to get a good run without stable seed on.
I'm pretty sure everyone wants to only do prism sword runs or make it the standard sword. It's just the most fun/visually appealing sword.
you could always chuck the characters into misc ¯_(ツ)_/¯
we already have a filter on any% but id like to run against my best melting time, not my best time overall. This game has very cool characters that call for differing playstyles, and it would be cool for there to be competition in the melting filter, plant, yv, etc
seems that if youre going downhill it doesnt work, especially on harsh slopes