Rules last updated 05-15-08.
Statistics are taken from the time the timer stops. This is usually when the signpost, goal ring or the capsule is hit, though in some levels it may apply to other events, eg. in Wing Fortress, time is taken from when the screen fades out. Scores are taken after all the relevant act bonuses are added.
Common sense applies in all games. If something seems iffy, you probably shouldn't be doing it. Or at least check with someone before you do. Note that if a new rule is enacted, anything already submitted in violation of that rule is void.
Using any method to reset the timer to zero in the middle of a level is not allowed.
Scores must be attained in a single continuous run (without deaths).
Unofficial emulators that do no replicate correctly the original gameplay are not allowed. This currently spans DS, Dreamcast and any newer non portable consoles, and more.
For ring stats, you may not collect the same ring(s) more than once.
All games must be played in NTSC mode.
You may set the games pref
Ring Divisions
All stats assume a starting ring count of 10, as if entering from the Toy Box.
Sonic divisions apply to Sonic alone.
Use of cheats other than Level Select is not allowed. Slow motion and frame skip controls are prohibited.
Allowing the clock to reset via Time Over is prohibited.
Ring Divisions
Slot machines may not be used.
Score Divisions
Slot machines may not be used.
No additional rules.
The most recent version of Sonic Robo Blast 2 must always be used without exception. The rankings are subject to alterations whenever a new version is released. There will be a link to the latest version located in Information Kiosk at all times.
You are permitted to use the console to access any level you desire providing that the difficulty level you are on is NORMAL for Time Attacking. You may not use this to get characters into levels they cannot normally reach.
You are not permitted to change characters in the middle of a level via the console.
Super/Hyper/fan-made characters and forms are not allowed, with the exception of dualizing with Super Sonic in Spring Hill.
Objectplace, Noclip, God, TimeAttacked, and Devmode are banned, as well as all functions of the Secrets menu that do not lead to levels. Exception: use of the Ultimate Cheat is allowed and highly encouraged.
Race Divisions
Levels are to be accessed via the following sequence of console commands (you may use key binds):
SPLITSCREEN ON
MAP MAP70
SPLITSCREEN OFF
The randomodity of items may not be changed.
Ring Divisions
You may obtain Emerald Tokens if you already have all Emeralds.
Score Divisions
Any difficulty level may be used.
In a NiGHTS course, your score is invalid if you run out of time after dualizing.
You are not permitted to change characters in the middle of a level via the console.
Super/Hyper/fan-made characters and forms are not allowed, except for Super Sonic in Mystic Realm Zone.
The most recent version of The Mystic Realm must always be used without exception. The rankings are subject to alterations whenever a new version is released. There will be a link to the latest version located in Information Kiosk at all times.
Score Divisions
Any difficulty level may be used.
Score Divisions
If you pass a signpost whilst travelling right twice in one level, your score is invalidated.
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Score Divisions
Collecting a point marker more than once invalidates your score.
Time Divisions
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Ring Divisions
You must begin each level from the Level Select screen in order for your run to be valid.
Score Divisions
You must begin each level from the Level Select screen in order for your run to be valid.
Time Divisions
Completion time of Wing Fortress Zone is to be considered as the time on screen when the screen fades after the AI takes control during the cutscene directly after the boss fight.
Time Divisions
The time you submit is not the time remaining shown by the timer. The time you submit is Start Time(300) - Time Remaining.
General Rules
Gamesharks, similar cheat devices, and ROM save states must not be used, nor any functions on the emulator, such as slowing down the speed of the game. Frankly it doesn't make for much competition.Statistics are taken from the time the timer stops. This is usually when the signpost, goal ring or the capsule is hit, though in some levels it may apply to other events, eg. in Wing Fortress, time is taken from when the screen fades out. Scores are taken after all the relevant act bonuses are added.
Common sense applies in all games. If something seems iffy, you probably shouldn't be doing it. Or at least check with someone before you do. Note that if a new rule is enacted, anything already submitted in violation of that rule is void.
Using any method to reset the timer to zero in the middle of a level is not allowed.
Scores must be attained in a single continuous run (without deaths).
Unofficial emulators that do no replicate correctly the original gameplay are not allowed. This currently spans DS, Dreamcast and any newer non portable consoles, and more.
For ring stats, you may not collect the same ring(s) more than once.
All games must be played in NTSC mode.
Sonic 1 MegaMix
Super forms are banned from competitve play EXCEPT for Time stats in the Freestyle division, whereupon use of the Super forms is highly encouraged. You may activate the characters Super Form via an S Monitor or with 50 rings.You may set the games pref
Sonic Shuffle
All stats are assumed to be achieved with three Normal CPU players.Ring Divisions
All stats assume a starting ring count of 10, as if entering from the Toy Box.
Sonic Turbo
The latest released version of the game is to be used at all times.Sonic divisions apply to Sonic alone.
Use of cheats other than Level Select is not allowed. Slow motion and frame skip controls are prohibited.
Allowing the clock to reset via Time Over is prohibited.
Ring Divisions
Slot machines may not be used.
Score Divisions
Slot machines may not be used.
Sonic: Time Attacked
No additional rules.
Sonic Robo Blast 2
The most recent version of Sonic Robo Blast 2 must always be used without exception. The rankings are subject to alterations whenever a new version is released. There will be a link to the latest version located in Information Kiosk at all times.
You are permitted to use the console to access any level you desire providing that the difficulty level you are on is NORMAL for Time Attacking. You may not use this to get characters into levels they cannot normally reach.
You are not permitted to change characters in the middle of a level via the console.
Super/Hyper/fan-made characters and forms are not allowed, with the exception of dualizing with Super Sonic in Spring Hill.
Objectplace, Noclip, God, TimeAttacked, and Devmode are banned, as well as all functions of the Secrets menu that do not lead to levels. Exception: use of the Ultimate Cheat is allowed and highly encouraged.
Race Divisions
Levels are to be accessed via the following sequence of console commands (you may use key binds):
SPLITSCREEN ON
MAP MAP70
SPLITSCREEN OFF
The randomodity of items may not be changed.
Ring Divisions
You may obtain Emerald Tokens if you already have all Emeralds.
Score Divisions
Any difficulty level may be used.
In a NiGHTS course, your score is invalid if you run out of time after dualizing.
The Mystic Realm
You are permitted to use the console to access any level you desire providing that the difficulty level you are on is NORMAL for Time Attacking. You may not use this to get characters into levels they cannot normally reach.You are not permitted to change characters in the middle of a level via the console.
Super/Hyper/fan-made characters and forms are not allowed, except for Super Sonic in Mystic Realm Zone.
The most recent version of The Mystic Realm must always be used without exception. The rankings are subject to alterations whenever a new version is released. There will be a link to the latest version located in Information Kiosk at all times.
Score Divisions
Any difficulty level may be used.
Sonic DIY
Score Divisions
If you pass a signpost whilst travelling right twice in one level, your score is invalidated.
Sonic 1
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Sonic 1 Bouncy
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Sonic 1 Difficult Delusions
Level names are to be referenced from the Level Select screen.Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Score Divisions
Collecting a point marker more than once invalidates your score.
Sonic 1: Return to the Origin
Time Divisions
Time Divisions
The level select code is allowed.
The only button that may be pressed when the game is paused is Start.
The debug code is not allowed.
Super Sonic 1
Ring Divisions
You must begin each level from the Level Select screen in order for your run to be valid.
Score Divisions
You must begin each level from the Level Select screen in order for your run to be valid.
Sonic 2
A level marked as 'α' is to be played with the Nick Arcade build of Sonic 2, dumped by drx. A level marked as ' β' is to be played with the build found by Simon Wai.When Tails Gets High
Time Divisions
Completion time of Wing Fortress Zone is to be considered as the time on screen when the screen fades after the AI takes control during the cutscene directly after the boss fight.
Sonic & Knuckles: Flicky Panic
Time Divisions
The time you submit is not the time remaining shown by the timer. The time you submit is Start Time(300) - Time Remaining.
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