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==== How do I record my speedruns? ==== | ==== How do I record my speedruns? ==== | ||
Any recording method is fine for leaderboard verification, as long as the gameplay is clearly visible and the quality is not pixelated. A 720p or 1080p [[wikipedia:Video_capture|capture card]] is recommended, but recording gameplay with a phone or webcam is also allowed. | Any recording method is fine for leaderboard verification, as long as the gameplay is clearly visible and the quality is not pixelated. A 720p or 1080p [[wikipedia:Video_capture|capture card]] is recommended, but recording gameplay with a phone or webcam is also allowed. | ||
==== Why do players change their Switch's date and time before a speedrun? ==== | |||
This is to set up for a trick known as [[Daylight Savings Time Abuse]], which involves planting a [[seed]] just before the clock jumps forward an hour. If you're just starting out with speedrunning, it's recommended to become familiar with the route and do some runs before attempting to incorporate this trick. | |||