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Speedrun <TAG1> is the process of completing a video game or part of it as quickly as possible, using optimal routes, strategies and techniques to reduce time. Players who do this are called speedrunners.
The goal of a speedrun is to complete the game or part of it in the shortest possible time. Players use various strategies, such as optimal routes, glitch (glitch/glitch - unforeseen errors in the game) and other methods to reduce time. There are several categories of speedruns, each with its own rules and conditions. For example, "Any%" (with the percentage sign) the category involves completing the game as quickly as possible, without necessarily completing all tasks or collecting all items. In category "100%"the goal is to complete the game by completing all possible tasks, collecting all items and achieving all goals. "Low%"the category involves completing the game with the minimum possible selection of items or completing tasks. "Glitchless"the category means ending the game without using glitches or other unforeseen mechanics.
Important terms in speedrun include glitch, which refers to an unforeseen error or malfunction in the game that can be used to reduce time, and timing, which counts down the time from start to end of the playthrough. Different communities may use different timing methods, such as from the start screen to the end credits. Segmentation involves passing the game in parts (segments), using saves between them to achieve optimal time in each segment. "No Major Glitches" - without using global/scale glitches of the game (small ones are allowed).
Popular speedrun games are Super Mario Bros., where speedrunners try to complete all levels as quickly as possible using different techniques and glitches, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which has numerous glitches and strategies to reduce time, and Minecraft, where players try to complete the game in minimal time.
The speedrunner community is very active and united. Players share their achievements, strategies and playthrough videos on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Various competitions and marathons are held, such as Games Done Quick, where players demonstrate their skills and raise funds for charity.
Speedrun demonstrates a high level of skill and knowledge of the game, promotes the development and discovery of new techniques and strategies. It is an exciting and competitive aspect of video games that unites players from all over the world. You can also read about the term 1СС, which has a similar idea.
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