NSMB Timing Methods Discussion

--Real Time--
Pros
+No extra work on timing
+Easy to understand
Cons
-Wii U becomes mandatory for top times due to load differences
-Wii U + capture device expensive

--Real Time, Separate by Console--
Pros
+No extra work on timing
+Easy to understand
Cons
-Concerns about fragmenting an already small community
-One console may become dominant for competition

--Timing without loads (Autosplitter)--
Pros
+Puts all consoles on equal footing
+Most accurate timing without loads method, assuming it's configured correctly
Cons
-We don't have an autosplitter and someone would have to make one
-Does not work for webcam videos or no video

--Timing without loads (Conversion)-- Current Method
Pros
+Covers all methods of running (consoles, webcam, no video)
+Puts consoles on more equal footing compared to RTA
Cons
-Concerns about variable load times
-Calculating the time may be a turnoff for newer runners

--Timing without loads (Adjusted timing)-- http://www.speedrun.com/nsmbds/thread/mtoqs
Pros
+Covers all methods of running (consoles, webcam, no video)
+Easy to calculate
Cons
-Timing is not accurate with extra deaths or transitions
-Method gives advantage to Wii U for non-top times