# I want Advice on Optimizing My Speedrun Setup

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**Created:** [March 27, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/i-want-advice-on-optimizing-my-speedrun-setup/4441 "2025-03-27T12:33:30Z")\
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I want tips on Getting Started with Source Engine Speedrunning

Hey everyone,

I am pretty new to Source engine speedrunning & want advice on the best way to start. I have seen some insane runs on YouTube & I want to learn the mechanics and tricks that make them possible.

What are the best games to start speedrunning in the Source engine?  
Are there beginner-friendly guides or tutorials you’d suggest?  
What are the key movement techniques I should focus on first?  
Any useful console commands or scripts that make learning easier?

I have been messing around in Half-Life 2 but I feel such as I am barely scratching the surface. Also, I started a [MongoDB Course](https://www.igmguru.com/big-data/mongodb-training) & want to know if anyone has ever used databases in the context of speedrunning, maybe for tracking stats or run analytics? Also i have check this [Optimizing Load Times in Source Engine Speedruns](https://forums.sourceruns.org/t/optimizing-load-times-in-source-engine-speedruns/4395) witch is good still need advice.

I want to hear any tips

Thank you…🙂