The "Alternative" Class contains community-vetted movies with goal choices that are not Standard. It includes movies of high technical quality and entertainment value.

• Current alternative publications
• Obsoleted alternative publications

Overview

• Aims to expand the site's library of unique, entertaining TASes.
• Applicable Movie Rules.

Entertainment requirements

• The dominant criterion here is entertainment value to the users. This will be assessed via votes, comments, and views.
• These movies must be impressive, attempt to entertain the audience even when it does not save time.

Goal choice requirements

• Goal choice must be one that is easily understood and clear to the audience.
• Goal choices must not be too esoteric. It must cater to the average user rather than the TAS experts of the given game.

Technical requirements

• Must beat all known records, including other TASes.
• Must show a proficient understanding of TAS techniques and be perceived as well optimized: It should not have obvious pauses, mistakes, or sloppy play.