What's up guys, I'm still not quite sure what speedrunning is all about. Is it just about finishing a game as fast as possible, or is it more about playing quickly? What's the process like, and what are the different categories? For example, what does 'any% glitchless' mean? Could someone enlighten me a bit?
What is a speedrun and how do I get started?
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So basically, in an any% glitchless run, the rule is to beat the game as fast as possible without using any hacks or glitches, bro. It's not just about playing fast—speedrunning has specific categories based on the methods you use. For example, 'any%' means you can try any strategy to finish, while 'all%' means you have to complete all the content.
So yeah, bro, there's this thing we both have in mind—speedrunning. When I first started playing, I was like, "What kind of lunatics are these people?" But then a friend challenged me to kill King Orpheus in Baldur’s Gate 3 in under five minutes, and I got hooked. Speedrunning isn’t just about playing fast—it’s about beating the game as efficiently as possible, sometimes bending the rules. Like in "any% glitchless," you can use whatever you find in the game, but no cheats, no breaking the normal flow—just trying to finish it in the shortest time.
At first, I wanted to play all the scenarios, but after that "kill the king in 10 minutes" challenge with my friend, I got the taste for it. Yeah, there’s some stress, especially in the tough parts.
The categories are where it gets fun. There’s "any%," "All%," "glitchless," "no major glitches"—tons of variations. I personally love "any% glitchless" because you really get to feel the game while also pushing yourself. After a few tries where we all ended up looking like idiots asking, "How did you even do that?" I’m now obsessed with speedrunning.
If you’re thinking about starting, my advice is to begin with an easy category, like "any% no major glitches." It’ll blow your mind, trust me!