![]() ![]() On the shinier flip side of the coin, speedrunning being so community-centric also makes it a powerful driving force for diversity, acceptance and jolly cooperation, and I believe this far outweighs the more unsavoury side. There are definitely instances of awful abuse and harassment (some of it having been directed at good friends of mine) and it is very important to acknowledge and address it when it happens. With regard to inclusivity, speedrunning is a profoundly community-driven activity and as such, it will invariably differ between games and communities. From my own experience, all the communities I have ever interacted with have been nothing but welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of gender identity, race, sexual orientation, etc. Overall, an overwhelming and amazing experience!ĭo you feel like speedrunning does enough to be inclusive and encourage diversity? My nerves definitely showed in my run, but I do not regret or feel embarrassed for a moment about doing it! It was also somewhat surreal to have people come up to me to congratulate me and say they liked the run afterward. While I am no stranger to participating in online marathons, I was definitely not prepared for the pressure of being on stage in front of the camera and audience. Last year was my first time attending an in-person marathon, and to be allowed on the main stage was a huge milestone for me, both as a speedrunner and as a person. You ran SUPERHOT at ESA last year – what was that like? ![]() The fact that the game is still relatively popular 18 years after its initial release speaks volumes on this. It also helps that the game itself is a masterpiece in how its feedback loop is paced and designed. Two runs will never be the same and the rush when all the disparate aspects of the game come together is just exhilarating. Throw in a big heaping of randomness – both exciting and frustrating – with immense variety, and seven very different classes, and you have a game with nigh-on endless potential for speedrunning. What’s so thrilling about it?ĭiablo II is a fantastic mix of theory, practical application of said theory and skill. You’re running Diablo II at ESA, and you’ve mentioned to me that that game can be quite addictive. It’s a long one, but this is a Diablo II world record! Now that she has got used to in-person speedrunning tournaments, she’s branching out to running one of her favourite games: Diablo II. “Ellieceraptor” is a speedrunner who is no stranger to ESA, having run SUPERHOT at the event last year. Overall, what they had to say painted the picture of a community that, particularly in Europe, seems to be flourishing year on year. With SGDQ and ESA just around the corner, I asked three speedrunners with different interests and levels of involvement in the community about their experiences and their various insights into the activity of speedrunning. In spite of all these hurdles, there are plenty of people who enjoy improving their times and playing a part in building a supportive community, in which people work together to discover various strategies to run a game as fast as possible. Playing the same game over and over again sounds like a recipe for boredom, particularly if the slightest mishap can ruin an otherwise perfectly good run. Speedrunning is a hobby that requires a lot of patience and a lot of hard work. ![]() Chatting with people who feel the need – the need for speed ![]()
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