You must start a new game. The timer begins when you select "New Game" on the menu screen. The timer ends when you lay the final blow on Boss Dark Fact at the end of Ys Book I. Exiting the boss room during a boss battle is allowed. Pausing the game is only allowed if you are changing your equipment or using items. Too much inactivity in the pause menu will disqualify your attempt. Saving and changing movement speed is allowed.

You must start a new game. The timer begins when you select "New Game" on the menu screen. The timer ends when you lay the final blow on Boss Darm at the end of Book II.Exiting the boss room during a boss battle is allowed. Pausing the game is only allowed if you are changing your equipment or using items. Saving is allowed as well. Inactivity in the pause menu will disqualify your attempt. Changing movement speed is allowed.