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Speedrun – is the process of completing a video game or its part as quickly as possible, using optimal routes, strategies, and techniques to reduce time. Players who engage in this are called speedrunners.
The goal of a speedrun is to finish the game or its part in the shortest possible time. Players use various strategies, such as optimal routes, glitches (glitch - unforeseen errors in the game), and other methods to cut down time. There are several categories of speedruns, each with its own rules and conditions. For example, the "Any%" category involves completing the game as quickly as possible, without necessarily completing all tasks or collecting all items. In the "100%" category, the goal is to finish the game by completing all possible tasks, collecting all items, and achieving all objectives. The "Low%" category involves completing the game with the minimum possible item pickups or task completions. The "Glitchless" category means finishing the game without using glitches or other unforeseen mechanics.
Important terms in speedrunning include glitch, which means an unforeseen error or malfunction in the game that can be used to reduce time, and timing, which counts the time from the start to the end of the run. Different communities may use various timing methods, for example, from the start screen to the final credits. Segmentation involves completing the game in parts (segments), using saves between them to achieve optimal time in each segment. "No Major Glitches" - without using global/major glitches in the game (minor ones are allowed).
Popular games for speedrunning include Super Mario Bros., where speedrunners try to complete all levels as quickly as possible using various techniques and glitches, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which has numerous glitches and strategies for reducing time, and Minecraft, where players try to finish the game in the shortest time.
The speedrunning community is very active and united. Players share their achievements, strategies, and video recordings of their runs on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Various competitions and marathons are held, such as Games Done Quick, where players showcase their skills and raise funds for charity.
Speedrun demonstrates a high level of skill and knowledge of the game, contributes to the development and discovery of new techniques and strategies. It is an exciting and competitive aspect of video games that brings together players from all over the world. You can also read about the term 1СС, which has a similar idea.
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