While standing in the vMA "lobby", does your completion time still tick?

Syrani

Was just wondering how the completion time was calculated. I do sometimes stand in the lobby between stages and take a few minutes break, and was wondering if this counts against my time.

Thanks!

Lukums1

Yes, it counts as soon as you start round 1 on stage 1 boom. It begins.

I've been looking for the actual algorithm for weeks now there are some but still way off.

FOUND: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V_sa8_610Y7Aro1FMpFE7p-qAzwQUON8yZFgMiJjikY/edit#gid=1136538012

FriedEggSandwich

Starts as soon as you take the fiery portal to stage 1 and ends when the final boss dies. Any standing around in between those will increase your time and decrease your score.

nordsavage

Endurance is a factor so yes the timer keeps going.

Syrani

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses!