PSR Romhack/Fan Game Game Request Rules (draft)

Game Request Requirements for Pokémon Rom Hack / Fan Game Speedruns
Updated Jan 28, 2021

1. The game must either feature Pokémon characters or themes (without being official), or be a ROM hack of an official Pokémon game.

An example of the former is Pokémon Uranium; an example of the latter is Dragon Ball Z-Team Training.

2. The game itself must be completed and a run of the game/category should have some distinct end point (e.g. credits, hall of fame, champion battle).

This means that alphas and betas, which typically consist of incomplete content, will generally be rejected, unless there is some end point like the examples above.

3. The game must be an official release by the primary creator(s) and be publicly available on the internet.

4. A run of the proposed category must be completed prior to a leaderboard being created.

A link to the run, along with all relevant information (see #8 below) must be submitted on Discord (either in the "general" or the "more-hacks/games" channels) or on SRC. Runs submitted on behalf of others will not be accepted.

5. Initial runs must be RTA (played in one sitting with a running timer that is not paused).

We can make exceptions for first runs if the category is very long, on a case by case basis.

6. The submitted game should ideally be on the latest version, unless there are significant changes between versions which warrant a separate category.

This will be considered on a case by case basis, and also in the event an incumbent game in the series is updated.

7. At least ONE of the following two criteria must also be met:

i. There must be at least one other individual who has either run or has interest in running the proposed game/category, OR
ii. There must be clear evidence of effort in routing of the game/category (mod discretion).

For example, a run that resembles more of a "fast playthrough" without notes, submitted by one runner with no others interested, is less likely to be accepted.

8. Please provide the following when you request a game:

a. Full name of the game, with correct spelling, capitalization, etc.
b. Version of the game, along with release date (day, month and year).
c. Location (URL) where one can access the game (e.g. pokecommunity). This URL should clearly define the game and differentiate it from other games/versions.
d. A link to your run of the game (youtube, twitch, etc.)
e. If necessary (see 7-i above), please indicate the other individual(s) who are involved in routing/running the game/category.