FAQ Table of Contents

How do I start a new record?

Create challenge rules

Before you submit a new challenge, spend some time thinking about the rules for your challenge. Let's use a basketball challenge as our example. We will title the challenge "How many baskets can you make from the free throw line in one minute?"

The title defines a couple of rules already:

  • Baskets must be made from the free throw line
  • The time limit for the challenge is one minute

So, what other rules might be necessary? Spend some time thinking about potential loopholes.

Here are some examples to consider:

  • Does the basketball need to be NBA regulation size?
  • Can the challenger have assistance from another person (someone to rebound the ball)?
  • How many balls can be used in the challenge attempt?
  • Can other equipment be used, such as a net under the hoop that rebounds the ball to the challenger?

We will accept challenger videos that follow the rules literally. If a challenger takes advantage of a loophole, their submission will still be accepted. However, if you submit a challenge and a challenger discovers a loophole, don't worry—learn from it and submit a more specific challenge next time.

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Record and convert your video

After you determine the challenge's rules, break out your video camera! It's time to set the bar. Record the challenge video, then use video editing software to convert the footage to one of our accepted file formats: .avi, .mp4, .mov, .mpg, and .wmv. There are plenty of free, easy-to-use programs available that will convert your footage. Newer Windows-based computers generally come equipped with Windows Movie Maker. For Macs, the software is called iMovie.

Other free video editing software:

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Submit the new challenge

Now you are ready to submit a new challenge to Break This Record.

  1. Click the Start a new challenge button, located in the top left corner of every page.
  2. Challenge Title: Create a challenge title, describing the challenge in one sentence.
  3. Description: Write the challenge description, explaining the challenge in detail (Note: rules included in the description will not count unless they are also added to the Rules list.)
  4. Rules: Add rules to the challenge (click + new rule to add additional lines).
  5. Tags: Create tags for the challenge. For the example above, we might choose basketball and free throws. You may enter either one tag at a time or multiple tags separated by commas ("basketball, free throws"). If you make a mistake, you can remove a tag by clicking remove (to the right of the tag).
  6. Video File: Click Browse... to upload your video file (in .mp4, .avi and .mov file formats).
  7. Make a Statement: Add a note about your record, for instance "I juggled 10 raw eggs at once!"
  8. Terms of Service: review the Terms of Service.
  9. Click Send to submit your new challenge.
  10. You will receive an email after your challenge has been approved or denied.
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How do I break a record?

  1. Go to the challenge's page.
  2. Read the challenge Rules.
  3. Read the Break This Record user agreement.
  4. Click the Break this Record button to the right of the challenge video.
  5. Make a Statement: Talk about your record, for instance "I juggled 10 raw eggs at once!"
  6. Upload Video: Click Browse... to upload your video file (in .mp4, .avi and .mov file formats).
  7. Read the Terms of Service, then click Send to submit your new challenge.
  8. You will receive an email after your record has been approved or denied.
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What is the Watchlist?

The Watchlist provides you with an easy way to keep track of challenges that interest you. Adding a challenge to your watchlist is essentially the same as bookmarking the challenge. Once you add a challenge, it will show up in your profile until you remove it.

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How do I add a challenge to my watchlist?

There are two ways to add a challenge to your watchlist:

  1. Go to the challenge's page.
  2. Mouse over Add to Watchlist, located to the right of the video player.
  3. Click Add to my watchlist to add the challenge. If you are a team or league admin, you can also add challenges to your group's page.
  1. Click on Challenges in the top navigation menu.
  2. Mouse over the challenge entry to reveal a control box in the lower right.
  3. Click Add to my watchlist to add the challenge. If you are a team or league admin, you can also add challenges to your group's page.
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How do I remove a challenge from my watchlist?

  1. Click on Profile in the top navigation menu.
  2. To remove a challenge from your team or league watchlist, scroll down and make a selection from the lists in the left column.
  3. Mouse over the challenge you want to remove from your watchlist. A pop-up menu will appear.
  4. Click Remove from Watchlist.
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How do I update my personal profile?

To update your avatar:

  1. Click on Profile in the top navigation menu.
  2. Mouse over your current avatar.
  3. Click Change My Avatar on the pop-up menu.
  4. You may either:
    • Upload a new avatar- upload an image from your computer by clicking Browse... and selecting the image file from your computer.
    • Choose an avatar- choose an avatar from our default list by clicking on the avatar you want to add to your profile.
  5. Click Save.
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To edit your description:

  1. Click on Profile in the top navigation menu.
  2. Mouse over your current description.
  3. Click Edit My Description on the pop-up menu.
  4. Edit your description, then click Save Description.
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To update your website:

  1. Click on Profile in the top navigation menu.
  2. Mouse over your current website URL.
  3. Click Edit My Website on the pop-up menu.
  4. Update your website, then click Save URL.
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To change your password:

  1. Click on Profile in the top navigation menu.
  2. Enter your old password, select a new password and confirm your new password.
  3. Click Change Password.
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