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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 4h

Hi potential hosts :)
We have a special form for y'all to fill out, as well as a recording to do. If you've never hosted before that's okay! Show us what you got anyway. And let us know if you need help! <3

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 4h

Happy Monday friendos. Couple quick things as we're just over a month from Fast Pace for Pride (?!?):
- Pre-Event Tech Check & Restream apps close TODAY
- Hosting auditions close SATURDAY

fastpacedevents.com for it all, more on hosting below
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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 9d

as for us we're still looking for volunteers ahead of Fast Pace for Pride 2025!

If you want to help vet the talent send us your application soon™️
like this Sunday soon.

other positions are open thru later though, find the volunteer app here fastpacedevents.com

less than three!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 9d

we're big @blackinaflash.bsky.social fans in this house

(if you're black go submit, if not tell your friends who are!!!)

Games Done Quick @ #TwitchCon @gamesdonequick.com · 10d

Submissions for Speeding through the Holidays close TONIGHT!!

gdq.gg/submit

#BlackJoy #blackspeedrunning @blackinaflash.bsky.social

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 20d

*4.5 hours

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 22d

submissions for Fast Pace for Pride 2025 close in about 2.5 days (Monday 9/29 at 11:59pm EDT / Tuesday 30 Sept at 3:59am UTC)

go here to send us yours oengus.io/marathon/fpf...

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UKSG Marathon @uksgmarathon.bsky.social · 22d

It's the final run of #UKSGBlue25 😔 But we have a chaotic finale for you all!

It's a one on one race to the finish between @huds601.bksy.social and @argick.bsky.social as they attempt to complete the #Sonic Ring Shuffler - VS Mode

Warm up your chili dogs and spindash over to twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · 22d

submissions for Fast Pace for Pride 2025 close in about 2.5 days (Monday 9/29 at 11:59pm EDT / Tuesday 30 Sept at 3:59am UTC)

go here to send us yours oengus.io/marathon/fpf...

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Games Done Quick @ #TwitchCon @gamesdonequick.com · Sep 14

Today's your last chance to submit a run to GDQueer!!

Reminder: you must join the GDQueer Discord first to submit a run!
http://discord.gg/9d...

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 14

Our girl DID THAT!!!

(yes this post is almost six days after the fact but she still did that)

GGs and less than three @maplesnowgirl.bsky.social :3

Frame Fatales @framefatales.com · Sep 9

Huge congrats to @maplesnowgirl.bsky.social for a very nice PB run of New Pokemon Snap on stream at #FlameFatales! Amazing job! 🎉

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 7

In the meantime we encourage you to check out #FlameFatales on the @gamesdonequick.com channel this week as our friends at @framefatales.com raise money for Malala Fund.

Our own @maplesnowgirl.bsky.social will showcase New Pokemon Snap Monday night! gamesdonequick.com/schedule/58

Flame Fatales 2025 Schedule | Games Done Quick

Check out the schedule for Flame Fatales 2025!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thank you all so much for the love on our marathon announcement posts! We are so excited to be at a place where we can put on a full event again. <3
ICYMI our thread from yesterday is pinned on our profile!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

Interested? Cool. Game subs are open through Monday 9/29 at 11:59pm ET (Tuesday 30 September at 3:59am UTC). Volunteer apps have different deadlines depending on the role. Find all the info you need on our Oengus page! Less than three :) oengus.io/marathon/fpf...

Oengus

Oengus is a free tool to manage your speedrunning marathons from submissions to schedule, available as a hosted service.

oengus.io

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

We will be running from Friday 11/28-Sunday 11/30 starting at 10am ET (UTC-5) for 12 hours each day on our Twitch channel. We are honored to once again be raising money for GATE (Global Action for Trans Equality) and we hope you will join us in our efforts!
www.twitch.tv/fastpacedeve... ⬇️

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Sep 6

Good timezone, BlueSky! As they say, we are so back. And we hope you are too. Because...
Submissions and volunteer applications are open NOW for our next event, Fast Pace for Pride 2025!
And that means it's time for a mini-thread! 🧵⬇️

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 15

a numpty special tonight on the @gamesdonequick.com channel (feel better Sky!)

Amber Cyprian (They/Them) @ Home @ambercyprian.bsky.social · Jul 15

That said, I'll be doing commentary for @skybilz.bsky.social's RNG Hotfix show tonight at 7 PM ET! I'll be wrangling the numpties @argick.bsky.social and @huds601.co.uk as they once again face off in @agaitcheson.bsky.social's Magic Box Ring Shuffler for the Classic Sonic Trilogy! Don't miss it!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 9

Your trusty head of social media made an oops - an ope, if you will.

Our very own Richard aka ogNdrahciR is ALSO running (plus a lot of other stuff) during #SGDQ2025! He showcases Tetris 99 NEXT!

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

NOW! Get 'em Snowball <3 #SGDQ2025

Maple🍁Snowgirl @maplesnowgirl.bsky.social · Jul 7

I’m up next on SGDQ 2025 running Lenna’s Inception, Perfect Ending - Blind Seeded! And Amy Rose has to join me on stage, even if shes not in the run lol
#SGDQ2025
twitch.tv/charity/game...

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 5

Many of us will be at #SGDQ2025 in various capacities, and we're excited to help @gamesdonequick.com raise money for @doctorswithoutborders.org! <3

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 5

Snowball's run will happen TOMORROW at about 11:15pm CDT

then @tghsr.stream will be on comms for Ryan Ford's LoZ: Link's Awakening DX run on Monday (~7:53pm CDT)

and @ateatree.bsky.social is hosting a bunch!

Schedule subject to change here: gamesdonequick.com/schedule/56

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Jul 5

Run by our very own @snowballsmb.bsky.social during #SGDQ2025! We're so proud <3

Bytten Studio | CASSETTE BEASTS 1.8 Update available now! @byttenstudio.bsky.social · Jul 5

Our first game, Lenna's Inception, is part of the #SGDQ 2025 game bundle!
You can get it and a bunch of other rad games for $10 - and help raise money for charity whilst doing it! 💜

Check out the full bundle here: www.humblebundle.com/games/summer...

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · May 23

Have you ever wanted to see a bunch of FPE staff members all perform speedruns they've only just recently learned on GDQ Hotfix? Well thats kinda specific but thats happening at 7pm EST! How fortunate!

www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick

GamesDoneQuick - Twitch

Passion Project - Kirby's Dream Land speedrun ft. @cassasaur - !passion !schedule

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Mar 19

More on Tree's show: Get into speedrunning easily with these games that can be run without any modifications, changes, or extensive setup!
You can submit something to their show, @ambercyprian.bsky.social's show, or any of the @gamesdonequick.com Hotfix shows here! forms.monday.com/forms/c0d25a...

GDQ Hotfix Run Submission Form

Do you have a speedrun you'd like to showcase on GDQ Hotfix? Fill out this form to apply! You can request a specific show or choose 'Any' to be considered for all suitable options. If needed, we may p...

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Mar 19

we are very proud of our own @ateatree.bsky.social for getting their own @gamesdonequick.com Hotfix show which premieres RIGHT NOW! Check out "Out Of The Box":
www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Mar 15

Let's go Snowball!!! Tune in to @framefatales.com over on the @gamesdonequick.com twitch channel and donate to the NWLC if you can! www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick

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Fast Paced Events @fastpacedevents.bsky.social · Mar 9

All the best to our friends involved with #FrostFatales this week! Special shoutout to our very own @snowballsmb.bsky.social who's got two (2!) runs later on in the event <3

Frame Fatales @framefatales.com · Mar 9

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!

#FrostFatales 2025 is LIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!!!

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