MKLeaderboards Rules

Mario Kart 7

Proof Requirements

Proof is required for all records that make any of the top 10s on the site.

• A player must show a video that contains the entire run, from the start of the countdown, to crossing the finish line with the end time visible, either live, or by selecting "View Replay" directly after completing a run (the 3rd person replay on CTGP is allowed).
• BOTH screens must be fully visible in the video during the run.
• If the video is recorded from the first person perspective, the full kart build (Kart, Wheels, and Character) must be visible at some point. A player can provide an additional picture of the splits screen with both screens and the Kart build fully visible to fulfill this criteria.
• Authentic game audio must be present for the entire duration of the run.
• The timer should be in frame and fully readable for the entire duration of the run.
• The video should contain no cuts during the run.
• Using DarkFlare's live replay code does not count as proof.
• To disprove the use of an emulator, the player MUST be sure to include one of the following forms of proof:
  • A picture of the 3ds/2ds itself, showing the top and bottom screen on the splits screen, showing other parts of the 3ds/2ds, such as any lights, buttons, etc (not just the screens), OR:
  • The video provided should show other parts of the 3ds/2ds, such as any lights, buttons, etc (not just the screens).
• Times set on CTGP are allowed, but must adhere to the following guidelines (From the CTGP-7 Menu):
  • Gameplay Features > CC Selector (Disabled)
  • Gameplay Features > Speedometer (Disabled)
  • Gameplay Features > Backwards Camera (Disabled)
  • Game Settings > Custom Karts (Disabled)
  • Additionally, players must not use any custom characters provided with CTGP-7, any of their own custom characters, vehicle parts, music, track textures, or any modifications to the bottom screen, such as custom character icons.
• On top of all the above requirements, a player may ALSO be asked to complete this protocol to prove their ghost completes the track. Completing the protocol by itself does not validate a time's legitimacy, a player must still provide a video that follows the above criteria; the protocol is an additional request that should be fulfilled in case of doubt. In the rare case that there remains any doubt over a player's legitimacy after completing the protocol, they may be asked to livestream attempts.

Shortcuts and Glitches

Normal driving is considered Non-SC/Non-Glitch. The techniques listed below (SCs/Glitches) are considered shortcuts/glitches and are only eligible for the Unrestricted charts.

Shy Guy Bazaar

• Clipping through walls to respawn further on the track is considered SC.

Wuhu Loop/Wuhu Island Loop

• Falling out of bounds beyond the checkpoint boundaries to respawn at the next key checkpoint is considered SC.

Mario Circuit

• Driving on the walls is considered Non-SC.

Wario Shipyard/Wario's Galleon

• Skipping the turn on the ship by floating over walls is considered SC.

Neo Bowser City/Koopa City

• Techniques that allow a player to skip up to the bridge are considered SC.
• Falling through the hollow section of the bridge to respawn after the tunnel is considered SC.
• Passing under the barricade to cut off the 3rd hairpin turn is considered Non-SC.

Maka Wuhu/Wuhu Mountain Loop

• Falling out of bounds below the waterfall to respawn at the top of the mountain is considered SC.

DK Jungle

• Falling off in the temple to gain time using Lakitu is considered SC.
• Using the glider to land in front of the finish line is considered Non-SC.

Rosalina's Ice World

• Cutting off the chasm by any means, including falling through the ceiling is considered Non-SC.

Bowser's Castle

• Ledge Hanging to cut the turn underwater is considered Non-SC.

GBA Bowser Castle 1

• Skipping across the lava to gain time using Lakitu is considered SC.
• Ledge Hanging off walls to skip portions of the track is considered SC.

SNES Mario Circuit 2

• Driving on the walls is considered Non-SC.

DS Luigi's Mansion

• Falling through interior parts of the mansion to land on the floor below is considered SC.

DS DK Pass

• Ledge Hanging off the wooden ramps to skip the final turn of the track is considered SC.

GCN Daisy Cruiser

• Falling through parts of the track to land on a floor below is considered SC.

Wii Maple Treeway

• Using the Cannon to glide directly up to the Wiggler field is considered SC.
• Cutting the U-turn after the Wiggler field is considered Non-SC.

Wii Koopa Cape

• Clipping between the wall and fence to fall onto the road below to skip the tube is considered SC.
• Falling out of bounds beyond the checkpoint boundaries to respawn at the next key checkpoint is considered SC.

GCN Dino Dino Jungle

• Falling out of bounds beyond the checkpoint boundaries to respawn at the next key checkpoint is considered SC.
• Ledge Hanging off the logs to reach the out of bounds underneath the bridge is considered SC.
• Using the glider to cut the final turn is considered Non-SC.
• Driving on the walls is considered Non-SC.

DS Airship Fortress

• Falling out of bounds beyond the checkpoint boundaries to respawn at the next key checkpoint is considered SC.

Q&A

Why doesn't the protocol/ghost sharing/DarkFlare's live replay code constitute as proof?

None of those methods prove or disprove the use of custom modifications (textures, music, speedometer etc). These methods also do not prove whether a time was set on an emulator or not, as a ghost set on an emulator can function properly when operated on a Nintendo console. It isn't enough to satisfy the rules; a player must always record the replay of the run.

I didn't record my run after I set it. Can it still be accepted?

No. (Refer to the previous question)

When would we ask a player to complete a protocol?

A player may be asked to protocol or share their ghost if they are suspected of cc or .szs modifications (speed hacks or track modifications). In the case of a ghost not being saved due to racing a ghost faster than the set time, these protocol options are void.

Can I edit music into my video?

If a player wants to make an edited version of the video, they are allowed to do so. However, a player must provide a non-edited video of the run that adheres to the rules listed under Proof requirements for the updaters to review.