/r/speedrun is a subreddit for the speedrunning community.
Speedrunning is a play-through of a video game performed with the intent of completing a goal as fast as possible.
The community FAQ - read this if you're new to the community or to speedrunning in general; it contains a large amount of information geared towards getting you started.
Check out these tips from /u/AnAngryPanda and ZE3Z
Need an explanation on anything speedrun? /u/GomezTheDragon has got you covered
Looking for a specific community discord? Check this list.
HMSR Summer 2023, August 18-20
An archive of some marathon VOD threads can be found here.
If you know of an upcoming marathon, please message the moderators!
speedrun.com Note: We heavily recommend immediately turning off comments on your runs, as otherwise comments are unmoderated.
All Speedruns Tracker for finding speedrun streams
Oengus for marathon schedules
xsplit Live streaming software.
OBS Free live streaming software.
LiveSplit One of the best timers around.
Wsplit useful, basic timer
Llanfair Mac-compatible timer
Msplit timer for Android
mIRC IRC client to be used with speedrunslive
Colloquy Mac IRC client to be used with speedrunslive
In addition to Reddit's content policy, there is a zero-tolerance policy for racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, and other disparaging/hateful remarks on the subreddit. Also, adhere to our rules regarding content bans on certain users when posting.
When having conversations with fellow users, use a respectful tone, regardless of which side of the argument you are on. Refrain from personal attacks on fellow users/speedrunners. Please also keep in mind Reddit's bullying and harassment policy.
Low-effort is highly dependent on the context of a post, however obvious examples include screenshots from other social media, questions with easily searchable answers, as well as repetitive topics or those covered by our weekly threads. Good titles and proper flairing may elevate a low-effort post to one allowed on the subreddit.
Memes are allowed on the subreddit assuming they are original (or enough time is given to repost). Follow-up posts by those participating in the same meme are allowed on the subreddit for 48 hours from the initial post that jumpstarted the meme. Attempting to force a meme through multiple submissions by the same user will result in removal. Meme runs should be harmless to all involved. Speedruns of inherently mean-spirited ideas, such as community bans, are not allowed.
Self-promotion should be limited to content that is relevant and received positively by the speedrunning community. Please also limit self-promotion to once a week and keep in mind Reddit's own self-promotion policy, including the 9:1 ratio. The self-promotion policy also applies to posting non-WR PBs. If you feel unsure, do not hesitate to message the moderators.
When posting a PB or WR, include the game name, category, and time in the title. Do not submit world records or personal bests as images (i.e. a screenshot of the splits for a run). Submit as either a self-post (which contains the video in some form) or a direct link to the video. It is preferred the video is a highlight (not an ephemeral video like a past broadcast). Full vids are also preferred, instead of chopped-up montages. No vid no did.
We've had problems in the past with accounts specifically made to post inflammatory things. Having a discussion about controversial topics on your brand-new account to hide your identity is not going to happen here.
Posts containing bounties or other competitions must send proof in modmail when the contest finishes.
We often get posts from developers trying to showcase their games as good or possible speedruns.
Game developers looking to showcase their game are required to do a full speedrun of their game (not just an individual level) to advertise here. Posts simply asking "is my game speedrunnable?" are not allowed.