I agree with the timing to end @Youth. Also for start time, it should be after confirming if you want the voice acting in battle rather than pressing "OK" when asked if you want a new game.
I would agree on the end time being "last input" or the "swing sword option" and start time seems fine at selecting yes or no on the in-game voice option, starting the timer at the new game menu when another opens immediately after seems pointless.
I think that we can do the end when Youth drops to the ground, since you can swing the sword, stop your timer, but if he does not die.... awkward moment!
I set the rules now to:
Timer starts by selecting to turn on/off in-game voices.
Timer stops after answering the "Swing your sword" question. (last input)
I hope everyone is okay with that.
Since we seem to be in agreement with this. Can we adjust the times for the 3 runs in the ladder so its accurately reflected?
If so, looking at the submitted videos for the runs, from the moment they confirm the in-game voice then until answering "Swing Sword" then:
Avonis - 4:16:44 edge_rydia01 - 4:36:54 Koka_One - 4:44:18