So I am going to stream the speedrun. But I don't have much idea about the timer. How does it work? Do I put a hotkey for it on my OBS? Is it okay if I start the timer early? I am trying to speedrun something that haven't been done yet. So starting a bit early won't matter much to me.
I don't quite understand what you are talking about. But usually the start of the timer is determined according to the category, so you can bind hotkeys for life split for your convenience. In any case, moderation always re-checks the time and changes it in case of an error
You can start the timing whenever you want because the mods of the game will correct the time but if your speedrunning a game that doesn't exist then request it in https://www.speedrun.com/knowledgebase/supporthub
A speedrun timer is a tool used by speedrunners to time their runs and track their progress. It is typically a stopwatch or a digital timer that displays the time elapsed since the start of the run.
To use a speedrun timer in OBS, you can add it as a separate source in your scene. There are several free timer programs available online, such as LiveSplit or WSplit, which you can use for your stream. You can add a hotkey in the timer program to start and stop the timer, which you can then use in OBS.
However, it is not recommended to start the timer early, as it can affect the accuracy of your run and may not be considered a valid speedrun. It's best to start the timer when you begin the actual run to ensure accuracy and fairness. If you want to practice the run before starting the timer, you can do so without the timer running.
Remember that speedrunning is all about challenging yourself to complete the game or challenge as quickly as possible, while following the rules and guidelines set by the speedrunning community. So it's important to strive for accuracy and fairness in your runs to ensure that your achievements are recognized and respected by the community.
