Shadowveil Speedrun Contest
Calling all the fastest samurai (and speed demons)!
The dev team is hosting a Speedrun Contest for Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings, and we want YOU to put your skills and speed to the test!
Whether you’re a seasoned fighter or a new recruit, this is your chance to compete for eternal glory!
Start date:
Wednesday, April 2.nd, 20.00 CEST
Format:
- Part 1 (24 hours) - Complete Chapter 1
- Part 2 (5 days) - Complete Chapter 1-4
- Part 3 (10 days) - Complete Chapter 1-9
All categories start at the same time, but Part 1 ends 24 hours after the contest starts, part 2 ends after 5 days, and Part 3 ends after 10 days.
Categories:
Any% (Fastest Completion)
Submission method:
Record your run, and upload it to YouTube (a Twitch VOD is approved, if the recording is saved for at least the duration of the event), and submit the video in [this link].
Prizes:
The fastest player in each part will have their chosen alias(*) and represented faction immortalized in the game(**).
* Winning players will pick an in-universe name fitting for Legend of the Five Rings (respecting the setting and naming conventions of the universe). Players can not use the names of named characters in the franchise. The dev team and partners reserve the right to vet names before implementation.
** The winning players will be named in the game on a permanent “Heroes of the Wall” banner, visible at the Watchtower of Wistful Strife.
Eligibility:
Runs must be performed on the latest patch of the game.
Mods or external tools that alter gameplay are not allowed
Participants must provide full, unedited video proof (Twitch VOD, YouTube, etc.).
The run must include (but is not limited to) game audio
Timer Rules:
Timing starts when selecting the save slot. Timer ends on the final hit of the last boss (or last chapter completion for All Chapters).
Segmented runs are allowed, but each video must be at least a full chapter.
We encourage using LiveSplit or similar to keep track of your time (LiveSplit can be added as an overlay on top of the gameplay).
Restrictions:
Any%: All skips and exploits allowed unless they crash the game.
Submission:
Submit via [this link] with:
Runner name
Run type (which chapters)
Final time
Video link
Email
Suggested in-universe name
Fair Play:
Cheating, splicing, or falsifying runs results in disqualification.
Disputes will be reviewed by the dev team.
We invite you to discuss strategies, techniques and other related topics in the newly created #speedrun channel in the Shadowveil Discord
Good luck, and have fun!