[Groudon]

The items can't be used in Time Attack.

[Taillow]

Considering how random getting the items is (or at least seems), I wouldn't suggest it anyhow.  Also you only get one chance at using whatever item you get.  I vote no.

[CrypticJacknife]

Rallying for no items. Pointless complication really.

[Parax]

Updated the first post, added Rings charts for Hidden Worlds acts 2/3/4 (1 has infinite rings) and the Tropical Coast/Sky Road ? stages, plus removed the Rings charts for Windy Hill 3 and Frozen Factory 3. I think the way to go on these charts is not tracking stages with infinite rings, not tracking animals, and banning items, though that's not set in stone.

Anyhow let's wrap up the discussion sometime soon so we can get these charts up!

edit: Rules:

Times - The game's Time Attack mode is to be used for setting records.
Rings - Using an item in normal mode voids your stat.

[CrypticJacknife]

I said it to you in your stream but again I'm totally okay with what we currently have going. Should be clear at least chart number wise now that 100% files have been properly looked at, the rest is rules and where people stand. I think it's safe to say the ban on items is agreed upon and the less infinite ring marathon stages the better.