Speedrunning Controversy: Ludwig Addresses Backlash to Fast 50 Event Reveal
The speedrunning community is in an uproar following the announcement of Ludwig Ahgren’s latest project, Fast 50, a speedrun charity event aimed at raising money for a good cause while bringing content creators together to entertain viewers. However, the event has sparked controversy due to the lack of diversity in the initial lineup reveal, with many speedrunners feeling misled and underrepresented.
Speedrunning community in uproar over Fast 50 event reveal
Ludwig, known for hosting various creator-focused events such as Mogul Chess Boxing and World’s Greatest Gamer, had asked for speedrunner recommendations on Twitter, but the initial lineup featured only a few dedicated speedrunners, with many content creators not being speedrunning-focused. This led to accusations of Ludwig trying to drum up views with larger names rather than creating a genuine speedrunning event.
Ludwig Ahgren, host of Fast 50 speedrun charity event
The speedrunning community has been vocal about their disappointment, with some calling out Ludwig for not featuring more dedicated speedrunners in the initial lineup. One gamer expressed frustration, saying, “What’s the point of putting out a tweet asking for speedrunners if you’re only making ~50% of the roster dedicated speedrunners? Like, this isn’t a speedrunning event, it’s a ’let’s get my friends together and have a good time, and we also might play games fast’ event.”
Speedrunners express concerns over Fast 50 event lineup
Ludwig responded to the backlash, calling speedrunners “gatekeepers,” which was seen as bullying, especially since Ludwig has a massive following that started sending hate to any speedrunner who replied to him on Twitter. However, Ludwig later clarified that he had reached out to “dozens” of speedrunners who were nominated for the idea at the time of his original tweet.
Lumilaura, a speedrunner invited to Fast 50 event
In a later video, Ludwig addressed the various criticisms point by point, confirming that the full roster of the event was more diverse than the initial reveal roster would imply. Despite the controversy, Ludwig has featured women and marginalized groups in his events in the past and has been outspoken about the treatment of women in the content creation space.
Fast 50 speedrun charity event aims to raise money for a good cause
The Fast 50 event is set to take place from May 31 to June 2, and while the initial lineup reveal may have caused controversy, the event still has the potential to bring the speedrunning community together for a good cause.
Fast 50 speedrun charity event aims to raise money for a good cause
