Owned by PhiPan and Glow Looking to submit a level? Check out our comprehensive guide for creating high-quality showcases and playtesting your levels properly. I PLACEMENT GUIDELINES 1 At the time of their creation, levels must be considered harder than the current hardest legitimately verified rated level on the list. At the time of their creation, levels must be considered harder than the current hardest legitimately verified rated level on the list. 2 The difficulty of a two-player level will be judged on their difficulty to complete solo. The difficulty of a two-player level will be judged on their difficulty to complete solo. 3 Levels cannot be shorter than 30 seconds in the editor. Levels cannot be shorter than 30 seconds in the editor. 4 A level needs to pass quality control to be placed on the list. A level needs to pass quality control to be placed on the list. 5 If a level that's harder than the current hardest rated level is verified, it skips quality control. If a level that's harder than the current hardest rated level is verified, it skips quality control. 6 If a level is found to be in violation of any of the List's rules, it will be Marked for Removal. Levels that are Marked for Removal will have their entries on the List highlighted, and an explanation will be provided in the 'Marked for Removal' section of the List. If the outstanding violations are not resolved 3 days after being Marked, the level will be removed from the List. If a level is found to be in violation of any of the List's rules, it will be Marked for Removal. Levels that are Marked for Removal will have their entries on the List highlighted, and an explanation will be provided in the 'Marked for Removal' section of the List. If the outstanding violations are not resolved 3 days after being Marked, the level will be removed from the List. 7 Hardest verified levels, as well as former hardest verified levels, cannot be removed from the List, regardless of later rule conflicts. These levels are considered historically significant in their own right. a) This protection does not extend to other levels by the same creators unless they also meet the above requirement. Hardest verified levels, as well as former hardest verified levels, cannot be removed from the List, regardless of later rule conflicts. These levels are considered historically significant in their own right. a) This protection does not extend to other levels by the same creators unless they also meet the above requirement. This protection does not extend to other levels by the same creators unless they also meet the above requirement. Note: Levels will be placed based on their intended routes. II QUALITY STANDARDS 1 The quality of a level's gameplay and decoration will be judged by the quality control members on a case-by-case basis through a vote. A level needs 50% or more positive votes to pass and be added to the list. Some general guidelines used when judging the quality of a level are: a) Levels determined to be low effort and/or created for the sole purpose of a list placement and considered to not have any distinctive or creative quality, will likely not be added to the list. b) Levels 30 to 59 seconds long may be judged more harshly compared to longer levels. c) Levels highly relying on a popular gimmick, such as the "Nine Circles" style, should have some semblance of creativity or quality not found in the original level. d) A level can have "old-style" decoration, but the decoration and gameplay should be suitable for the time period in which it is intended. i Decoration quality standards increase the older the intended version is. Old style levels should have some semblance of creativity, quality of execution or uniqueness that sets them apart. ii Exceptions to limited feature usage can be made, mostly in cases where it is tedious or unavoidable to use features, as long as they remain within the purview of update capabilities. The following items (in this context) are generally permissible: layering, corner blocks, slabs, LBG, Player Color 1/2 and the usage of pulse triggers to replace two colour triggers in rapid succession. e) Levels in the List's Top 10 may be judged with harsher standards. f) If a level is a remake or buffed version of an existing level, it should be buffed in a transformative way and or have new or revamped decoration (e.g. Silent Clubstep by Maus999). Note: While the above rules specifically are not hard set, they play a major part in the assessments of levels. They do not need to follow all of these, as long as they are deemed to be of overall good quality. The quality of a level's gameplay and decoration will be judged by the quality control members on a case-by-case basis through a vote. A level needs 50% or more positive votes to pass and be added to the list. Some general guidelines used when judging the quality of a level are: a) Levels determined to be low effort and/or created for the sole purpose of a list placement and considered to not have any distinctive or creative quality, will likely not be added to the list. Levels determined to be low effort and/or created for the sole purpose of a list placement and considered to not have any distinctive or creative quality, will likely not be added to the list. b) Levels 30 to 59 seconds long may be judged more harshly compared to longer levels. Levels 30 to 59 seconds long may be judged more harshly compared to longer levels. c) Levels highly relying on a popular gimmick, such as the "Nine Circles" style, should have some semblance of creativity or quality not found in the original level. Levels highly relying on a popular gimmick, such as the "Nine Circles" style, should have some semblance of creativity or quality not found in the original level. d) A level can have "old-style" decoration, but the decoration and gameplay should be suitable for the time period in which it is intended. i Decoration quality standards increase the older the intended version is. Old style levels should have some semblance of creativity, quality of execution or uniqueness that sets them apart. ii Exceptions to limited feature usage can be made, mostly in cases where it is tedious or unavoidable to use features, as long as they remain within the purview of update capabilities. The following items (in this context) are generally permissible: layering, corner blocks, slabs, LBG, Player Color 1/2 and the usage of pulse triggers to replace two colour triggers in rapid succession. A level can have "old-style" decoration, but the decoration and gameplay should be suitable for the time period in which it is intended. i Decoration quality standards increase the older the intended version is. Old style levels should have some semblance of creativity, quality of execution or uniqueness that sets them apart. Decoration quality standards increase the older the intended version is. Old style levels should have some semblance of creativity, quality of execution or uniqueness that sets them apart. ii Exceptions to limited feature usage can be made, mostly in cases where it is tedious or unavoidable to use features, as long as they remain within the purview of update capabilities. The following items (in this context) are generally permissible: layering, corner blocks, slabs, LBG, Player Color 1/2 and the usage of pulse triggers to replace two colour triggers in rapid succession. Exceptions to limited feature usage can be made, mostly in cases where it is tedious or unavoidable to use features, as long as they remain within the purview of update capabilities. The following items (in this context) are generally permissible: layering, corner blocks, slabs, LBG, Player Color 1/2 and the usage of pulse triggers to replace two colour triggers in rapid succession. e) Levels in the List's Top 10 may be judged with harsher standards. Levels in the List's Top 10 may be judged with harsher standards. f) If a level is a remake or buffed version of an existing level, it should be buffed in a transformative way and or have new or revamped decoration (e.g. Silent Clubstep by Maus999). If a level is a remake or buffed version of an existing level, it should be buffed in a transformative way and or have new or revamped decoration (e.g. Silent Clubstep by Maus999). Note: While the above rules specifically are not hard set, they play a major part in the assessments of levels. They do not need to follow all of these, as long as they are deemed to be of overall good quality. 2 A level must be finished according to the creator to be placed on the List unless one of the following is true: a) The level was never finished and/or is considered to be forever unfinished ( Battle of the Shades [Old Version] by GD Virus) b) The differences between the unfinished and finished have significant parts that are different enough in gameplay and decoration (e.g. Yatagarasu [Old Version] by ViPriN) c) The version is an unnerfed version or a version before the level underwent balancing by the final verifier (e.g. Unnerfed VR by KrampuX) Note: It's important to note that these rules will mostly apply to levels more known in the overall community. Every level will still go through quality control. A level must be finished according to the creator to be placed on the List unless one of the following is true: a) The level was never finished and/or is considered to be forever unfinished ( Battle of the Shades [Old Version] by GD Virus) The level was never finished and/or is considered to be forever unfinished ( Battle of the Shades [Old Version] by GD Virus) b) The differences between the unfinished and finished have significant parts that are different enough in gameplay and decoration (e.g. Yatagarasu [Old Version] by ViPriN) The differences between the unfinished and finished have significant parts that are different enough in gameplay and decoration (e.g. Yatagarasu [Old Version] by ViPriN) c) The version is an unnerfed version or a version before the level underwent balancing by the final verifier (e.g. Unnerfed VR by KrampuX) The version is an unnerfed version or a version before the level underwent balancing by the final verifier (e.g. Unnerfed VR by KrampuX) Note: It's important to note that these rules will mostly apply to levels more known in the overall community. Every level will still go through quality control. 3 If a level is significant to the List or impossible level history, exemptions from the Decoration and Gameplay Quality Standards rules can be made. The significance of each level will be judged on a case-by-case basis. If a level is significant to the List or impossible level history, exemptions from the Decoration and Gameplay Quality Standards rules can be made. The significance of each level will be judged on a case-by-case basis. 4 If a list-eligible level (in its most current legitimately verified state) is or used to be rated, the level may be placed without regard to any of our quality standards / procedures. If a list-eligible level (in its most current legitimately verified state) is or used to be rated, the level may be placed without regard to any of our quality standards / procedures. III PHYSICAL POSSIBILITY & OTHER LIMITATIONS 1 Levels must be physically possible on at least one game-version and passable from beginning to end in normal mode on (at least) one frame-rate, to the exclusion of any external modifiers apart from FPS bypass. a) Changing the frame-rate during gameplay is not allowed. b) All levels that are submitted to the List require their intended frame rate, alongside the game version required for said framerate, to be publicly stated. A level cannot require a frame-rate below 1. c) Levels that are only possible using the 'Click Between Frames' (CBF) mod or have been playtested only with CBF will be required to be fixed to a single set TPS. d) The framerate shown on the list will primarily follow a priority system that goes as follows: i • 2.2 Vanilla (240 TPS) > 2.2 any TPS > 2.1 any FPS e) As a secondary layer, the easiest FPS/TPS will be the one listed after the priority is taken into account. f) If a level is verified, its listed frame-rate will be changed to the value used during verification. Levels must be physically possible on at least one game-version and passable from beginning to end in normal mode on (at least) one frame-rate, to the exclusion of any external modifiers apart from FPS bypass. a) Changing the frame-rate during gameplay is not allowed. Changing the frame-rate during gameplay is not allowed. b) All levels that are submitted to the List require their intended frame rate, alongside the game version required for said framerate, to be publicly stated. A level cannot require a frame-rate below 1. All levels that are submitted to the List require their intended frame rate, alongside the game version required for said framerate, to be publicly stated. A level cannot require a frame-rate below 1. c) Levels that are only possible using the 'Click Between Frames' (CBF) mod or have been playtested only with CBF will be required to be fixed to a single set TPS. Levels that are only possible using the 'Click Between Frames' (CBF) mod or have been playtested only with CBF will be required to be fixed to a single set TPS. d) The framerate shown on the list will primarily follow a priority system that goes as follows: i • 2.2 Vanilla (240 TPS) > 2.2 any TPS > 2.1 any FPS The framerate shown on the list will primarily follow a priority system that goes as follows: i • 2.2 Vanilla (240 TPS) > 2.2 any TPS > 2.1 any FPS

• 2.2 Vanilla (240 TPS) > 2.2 any TPS > 2.1 any FPS e) As a secondary layer, the easiest FPS/TPS will be the one listed after the priority is taken into account. As a secondary layer, the easiest FPS/TPS will be the one listed after the priority is taken into account. f) If a level is verified, its listed frame-rate will be changed to the value used during verification. If a level is verified, its listed frame-rate will be changed to the value used during verification. 2 In the spirit of competition, triggers which count frames with the intent to force frame perfects are disallowed. This is due to the ease of creating extreme difficulty and overall low effort required in both playtesting and creating. In the spirit of competition, triggers which count frames with the intent to force frame perfects are disallowed. This is due to the ease of creating extreme difficulty and overall low effort required in both playtesting and creating. 3 Timings that simulate randomness are allowed in levels. However, the level's placement will be based on optimal luck. Timings that simulate randomness are allowed in levels. However, the level's placement will be based on optimal luck. IV SPAM SPEED LIMIT 1 Levels may not include sections where the total number of inputs (regardless of type) per player must exceed: a) 16 in a second; b) 3 in a frame; c) A rate of 48 per second in any stint of 5 or more clicks. Levels may not include sections where the total number of inputs (regardless of type) per player must exceed: a) 16 in a second; 16 in a second; b) 3 in a frame; c) A rate of 48 per second in any stint of 5 or more clicks. A rate of 48 per second in any stint of 5 or more clicks. 2 In two-player mode levels, both players must independently follow these rules. In two-player mode levels, both players must independently follow these rules. V ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS 1 If a level is made impossible by bugs or changes introduced in one or another update (e.g. Asterisk by Alkaline), the level may be added with an asterisk so long as it remains physically possible in the update it was created in. If a level is made impossible by bugs or changes introduced in one or another update (e.g. Asterisk by Alkaline), the level may be added with an asterisk so long as it remains physically possible in the update it was created in. 2 An asterisk may also be used if the only available copies of a level require a fix to be played as intended (e.g. forced secret ways, auto versions, bugged copies). An asterisk may also be used if the only available copies of a level require a fix to be played as intended (e.g. forced secret ways, auto versions, bugged copies). 3 If a level is uploaded with the intent to be public by its creator and is later deleted, overwritten, or otherwise lost, accurate reploads will be credited (e.g. Silent clubstep by TheRealSailent, uploaded by Compendium). Levels that are uploaded but do not fit this criteria (leaks) will be marked as Unreleased and not credited. If a level is uploaded with the intent to be public by its creator and is later deleted, overwritten, or otherwise lost, accurate reploads will be credited (e.g. Silent clubstep by TheRealSailent, uploaded by Compendium). Levels that are uploaded but do not fit this criteria (leaks) will be marked as Unreleased and not credited. 4 If a level is fixed to fit the rules of the list, it can be added and marked as uploaded by the person who fixed the level (e.g. Silent Circles by TheRealSailent and Cyrillic, uploaded by GMDRIKA). a) If the original level qualifies for historical significance exemptions, only one fix will also qualify. If a level is fixed to fit the rules of the list, it can be added and marked as uploaded by the person who fixed the level (e.g. Silent Circles by TheRealSailent and Cyrillic, uploaded by GMDRIKA). a) If the original level qualifies for historical significance exemptions, only one fix will also qualify. If the original level qualifies for historical significance exemptions, only one fix will also qualify. VI WORLD RECORDS 1 World records can currently only be submitted through the #wr-submissions channel in the Impossible Levels List Discord Server, when submitting please follow the pinned template. a) When submitting a world record for the world record competition include the date the world record was achieved. World records submitted long after the original date of their achievement will be disqualified from the competition but will be accepted on the list. World records can currently only be submitted through the #wr-submissions channel in the Impossible Levels List Discord Server, when submitting please follow the pinned template. a) When submitting a world record for the world record competition include the date the world record was achieved. World records submitted long after the original date of their achievement will be disqualified from the competition but will be accepted on the list. When submitting a world record for the world record competition include the date the world record was achieved. World records submitted long after the original date of their achievement will be disqualified from the competition but will be accepted on the list. 2 World records must be attained legitimately by the standard of the Pointercrate Demon List . Listed below are ILL specific rules: a) You may bypass to any frame rate greater than or equal to 1. b) Although not allowed during the creation of levels, the use of CBF is allowed for any world record run. c) World records using the noclip accuracy mod are allowed, as long as the accuracy upon completion is 100% World records must be attained legitimately by the standard of the Pointercrate Demon List . Listed below are ILL specific rules: a) You may bypass to any frame rate greater than or equal to 1. You may bypass to any frame rate greater than or equal to 1. b) Although not allowed during the creation of levels, the use of CBF is allowed for any world record run. Although not allowed during the creation of levels, the use of CBF is allowed for any world record run. c) World records using the noclip accuracy mod are allowed, as long as the accuracy upon completion is 100% World records using the noclip accuracy mod are allowed, as long as the accuracy upon completion is 100% 3 World records on levels that have the intention to be eventually verified, may minimally alter levels gameplay to fix parts/transitions intended to be auto and parts that have become physically impossible. All changes must be listed with the WR submission including an ID or GD Share copy and the submission will be judged to prevent this rule from being abused. World records on levels that have the intention to be eventually verified, may minimally alter levels gameplay to fix parts/transitions intended to be auto and parts that have become physically impossible. All changes must be listed with the WR submission including an ID or GD Share copy and the submission will be judged to prevent this rule from being abused. 4 Verifications or first completions of a level count as world records Verifications or first completions of a level count as world records 5 Levels without records have a stated minimum progress percentage. Levels without records have a stated minimum progress percentage. 6 World records must closely follow the intended path, secret ways do not count. World records must closely follow the intended path, secret ways do not count. 7 Physics Bypass is allowed if and only if the record is physically impossible on unchanged vanilla physics. Physics Bypass is allowed if and only if the record is physically impossible on unchanged vanilla physics. 8 Any submitted record must include a visible FPS or TPS label. Any submitted record must include a visible FPS or TPS label. 9 Raw footage is required and must contain separate audio tracks for the microphone and desktop audio. Raw footage is required and must contain separate audio tracks for the microphone and desktop audio. 10 Level verifications (runs of 100%) must include the end screen to fully play out and show a cheat indicator. Level verifications (runs of 100%) must include the end screen to fully play out and show a cheat indicator. 11 Levels on the main list have their world records counted in increments of 0.1%, and levels on the extended list in increments of 1%. a) Some levels may have a lower percentage requirement depending on their nature. b) Only the first player to attain a tied world record will be added to the List. Levels on the main list have their world records counted in increments of 0.1%, and levels on the extended list in increments of 1%. a) Some levels may have a lower percentage requirement depending on their nature. Some levels may have a lower percentage requirement depending on their nature. b) Only the first player to attain a tied world record will be added to the List. Only the first player to attain a tied world record will be added to the List.