I wasn't expecting it either. At level 500 my time was 4:56, had gold SK around 650, and played my heart out 900-999 to barely slip in under the time requirement. I thought I wasn't going to make it, but a smart J-single sealed the deal. So yes, it's my first clear faster than 8:45. You can still count the number of times I've cleared below 9:00 on two hands. 8:57 S9 8:53 S8 8:55 S7 8:57 S9 8:52 S9 (previous best) 8:44 m (this record)
I am so excited. Plus Edo taught me how to record my sessions now, so now people can see all the dumb mistakes and misdrops I made around 700.
The level needed for the leaderboard is the one achieved at death. On the other hand for the time the one when your highest grade was obtained (mastering time) is necessary. Congrats with your first TGM GM! Nice time.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm not as good as MANY here but as far as long as I'm improving I'm happy.
Eh, not a new record (says 1st because this was on keyboard), but closing in on that green line. Edit: This one is a record, but still S4. (Keyboard) Code: XX--Budster----------------S4 - 881 @ 08:17:58 - 03/19/10 - Silver SK
Cool! You've been making some nice progress. If you can make a couple more tetrises, you'll have S9 under your belt.