Let me start by saying, I'm new to speed running in general, I've practiced a few games but never really streamed. I know far less about the finer details than I should. So if I'm wrong, definitely let me know.



I've noticed that some emulators will be allowed. On the official SNES cart, and likely even worse on the VC version, when you reset the game it takes several seconds longer to come back to the "Final Fantasy III" screen than it would on an emulator. I noticed this when watching LCC's WR Sketch% run. He performs numerous resets which take much less time to get back in game than I could possibly achieve on my own cart. I can only assume he's using an emulator.



In order to manipulate the river section and possibly other sections, a reset is required.



Doesn't that seem a little unbalanced? I know not everybody has the same resources available, but has anybody considered how the different platforms will affect your time?



Is there one platform in particular that has been determined to be the fastest? I venture to guess it's the emulator. I'm aware the load times on the PS version do not offset the fact that you have a run button, making it the slowest version as far as I know.



I guess what I'm getting at, is even though I have the official SNES cart, is it going to be more practical to use an emulator, or a different version?



Since I don't have the inherent skill or experience, I want to give myself the best chance possible to achieve a nice time.



Thanks for running this!

Let me start by saying, I'm new to speed running in general, I've practiced a few games but never really streamed. I know far less about the finer details than I should. So if I'm wrong, definitely let me know. I've noticed that some emulators will be allowed. On the official SNES cart, and likely even worse on the VC version, when you reset the game it takes several seconds longer to come back to the "Final Fantasy III" screen than it would on an emulator. I noticed this when watching LCC's WR Sketch% run. He performs numerous resets which take much less time to get back in game than I could possibly achieve on my own cart. I can only assume he's using an emulator. In order to manipulate the river section and possibly other sections, a reset is required. Doesn't that seem a little unbalanced? I know not everybody has the same resources available, but has anybody considered how the different platforms will affect your time? Is there one platform in particular that has been determined to be the fastest? I venture to guess it's the emulator. I'm aware the load times on the PS version do not offset the fact that you have a run button, making it the slowest version as far as I know. I guess what I'm getting at, is even though I have the official SNES cart, is it going to be more practical to use an emulator, or a different version? Since I don't have the inherent skill or experience, I want to give myself the best chance possible to achieve a nice time. Thanks for running this!