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Guild Wars 2 Forums vs Speedrun.com
Both stand on gaming community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Guild Wars 2 Forums offers public reading and community areas for players, with participation reserved for eligible paid accounts. The current forum does not include normal content from the old forum database.
Visit Guild Wars 2 ForumsChoose Speedrun.com if you want a free home for game leaderboards and community features, or a place to follow runners and fans. Supporter is optional and adds browsing and account perks, but not speedrunning or community-management advantages. Projects that rely on the API should account for the provider's ability to revise or discontinue it without notice.
Visit Speedrun.comThe facts
| Guild Wars 2 Forums | Speedrun.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | en-forum.guildwars2.com | speedrun.com |
| On gaming community platforms | #18 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
Guild Wars 2 Forums: what it does well
- Anyone can read threads without logging in.
- Free accounts can bookmark and follow threads.
- Includes search, reactions, ranks, badges, and avatars.
- Mobile support covers phones and tablets.
- Links to four language versions.
What to know first
- Posting and reacting require a paid account in good standing.
- Participation also requires accepting the Code of Conduct.
- Normal content from the old forum was not migrated.
- Moderators can permanently close forum accounts.
Speedrun.com: what it does well
- Free plan includes core community features.
- Leaderboards and rankings help runners track progress.
- Game communities can include forums, guides, videos, and streaming.
- Moderation tools support community management.
- Public API is available for community tools.
What to know first
- API availability or support may change without notice.
- Supporter does not add speedrunning or community-management advantages.
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