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This guide's goal is to help teach through videos, routes and techniques how to speedrun Super Mario 64. To use this guide effectively, it may be best to go to the page of the category of interest, and view the stars in order. Before getting started with the runs, check out the [[Movement Guide]] to learn Mario's movement options.
The ultimate goal of this guide is to serve as a central hub for all of the relevant knowledge needed to get started with and improve at Super Mario 64 Real-Time Attack (RTA) speedruns.
== Choosing a Platform ==
To submit to the [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64 official leaderboards], you will need to use one of the supported platforms; '''Nintendo 64''', '''Virtual Console''' or '''Emulator'''. The '''Super Mario 3D All-Stars''' release is supported on the [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64ce?h=Super_Mario_3D_All-Stars-70_Star&x=ndx390od-2lg37m3n.5q834v61 Category Extensions] page.


There are major differences between each platform that have a big impact on speedrunning. Understanding those differences may help you decide which platform you’ll choose to run on. More details about these differences can be found on our [[/Platform Differences|Platform Differences]] page.
For more information about each platform, including version differences and controllers, check out each platform’s respective information page.
*[[RTA Guide/Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]]
*[[RTA Guide/Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] (Wii/Wii U/Switch)
*[[RTA Guide/Emulator|Emulator]] (Windows/Mac/Linux)
*[[RTA Guide/Super Mario 3D All-Stars|Super Mario 3D All-Stars]] (Switch)
Direct links to '''setup guides''' for the most popular platforms:
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JhZ18Wzby27o9kGVr4W6AluGzmw2z0Puq5VWIxkkkc0/ Nintendo 64]
* [https://gist.github.com/pyorot/e9e5744eabea09f90f3c6df4a9b8df7b Virtual Console (Wii)]
* [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide/getting_emu/ Emulator (Windows)]
== Leaderboard Verification ==
For a run to be accepted on the official leaderboards, video proof must be provided. While something as simple as pointing a camera at your TV is sufficient, if you plan on playing the game often or you plan on livestreaming your runs, the convenience and quality offered by a proper capture solution can be worth the cost. Here are some pages to help you figure out what you need to record or livestream your runs:
* [https://goo.gl/C8ccU3 Retro Console Streaming Guide]
* [http://iotku.pw/gvusb2-guide/ GV-USB2 Setup Guide]
Here is some more information about submitting runs to the official leaderboards:
* [[RTA Guide/Submitting Runs to Speedrun.com|Official Leaderboard Submission Guide]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dtZ8nkbbw4SDFgw_5GPCqY5NztabJJtnb0Z2yP-YBY/ Retiming Guide]
== Categories ==
== Categories ==
* [[RTA Guide/All Stages|All Stages]]
Here are routes and guides for each category. See also the [[RTA Guide/All Stages|list of stages]].
* [[RTA Guide/120 Star|120 Star]]
 
* [[RTA Guide/70 Star|70 Star]]
Before committing to a particular category, check out the [[Movement Guide|movement guide]] to learn Mario's general movement options.
* [[RTA Guide/16 Star|16 Star]]
 
* [[RTA Guide/0/1 Star|0/1 Star]]
For each star, in addition to the demo videos on its wiki page, you can consult the '''Ultimate Star spreadsheet''' to see world records and videos of strats, executed with different variations and at different skill levels, and you can submit your own PBs. Beginner strats tend to be missing.
 
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J20aivGnvLlAuyRIMMclIFUmrkHXUzgcDmYa31gdtCI/ Ultimate Star Spreadsheet]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X06GJL2BCy9AXjiV9Y8y-7KKkj4d9YI3dtTb2HVOyRs/ Ultimate Star Spreadsheet Extensions] (for lesser-used strats)
 
=== Main Categories ===
The most competitive categories, with leaderboards on [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64 speedrun.com/sm64].
*[[RTA Guide/120 Star|120 Star]]
*[[RTA Guide/70 Star|70 Star]]
*[[RTA Guide/16 Star|16 Star]]
*[[RTA Guide/0/1 Star|0/1 Star]]


== Category Extensions ==
=== Category Extensions ===
Fun challenges with requirements that can differ significantly from main categories, with leaderboards on [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64ce speedrun.com/sm64ce].
*[[RTA Guide/31 Star|31 Star]]
*[[RTA Guide/50 Star|50 Star]]
*[[RTA Guide/90 Star|90 Star]]
*[[All ! Boxes]]
*[[Nonstop]]


== Useful Links ==
== Useful Links ==
* [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc]
* [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc]
* [http://www.speedrun.com/sm64 Speedrun.com Leaderboards]
* [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64 Speedrun.com Leaderboards]
* [[RTA Guide/Submitting Runs to Speedrun.com|Guide to submitting runs to leaderboards]]
* [[RTA Guide/Suggested GameShark code setups|Suggested GameShark code setups]]
* [[RTA Guide/Suggested GameShark code setups|Suggested GameShark code setups]]




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Latest revision as of 16:50, 26 August 2024

The ultimate goal of this guide is to serve as a central hub for all of the relevant knowledge needed to get started with and improve at Super Mario 64 Real-Time Attack (RTA) speedruns.

Choosing a Platform

To submit to the official leaderboards, you will need to use one of the supported platforms; Nintendo 64, Virtual Console or Emulator. The Super Mario 3D All-Stars release is supported on the Category Extensions page.

There are major differences between each platform that have a big impact on speedrunning. Understanding those differences may help you decide which platform you’ll choose to run on. More details about these differences can be found on our Platform Differences page.

For more information about each platform, including version differences and controllers, check out each platform’s respective information page.

Direct links to setup guides for the most popular platforms:

Leaderboard Verification

For a run to be accepted on the official leaderboards, video proof must be provided. While something as simple as pointing a camera at your TV is sufficient, if you plan on playing the game often or you plan on livestreaming your runs, the convenience and quality offered by a proper capture solution can be worth the cost. Here are some pages to help you figure out what you need to record or livestream your runs:

Here is some more information about submitting runs to the official leaderboards:

Categories

Here are routes and guides for each category. See also the list of stages.

Before committing to a particular category, check out the movement guide to learn Mario's general movement options.

For each star, in addition to the demo videos on its wiki page, you can consult the Ultimate Star spreadsheet to see world records and videos of strats, executed with different variations and at different skill levels, and you can submit your own PBs. Beginner strats tend to be missing.

Main Categories

The most competitive categories, with leaderboards on speedrun.com/sm64.

Category Extensions

Fun challenges with requirements that can differ significantly from main categories, with leaderboards on speedrun.com/sm64ce.

Useful Links


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RTA Guide
Platforms
Categories
General Gameplay
Courses and Stars
Castle Movement
Bob-omb Battlefield
Whomp's Fortress
Jolly Roger Bay
Cool, Cool Mountain
Big Boo's Haunt
Hazy Maze Cave
Lethal Lava Land
Shifting Sand Land
Dire, Dire Docks
Snowman's Land
Wet-Dry World
Tall, Tall Mountain
Tiny-Huge Island
Tick Tock Clock
Rainbow Ride
Castle Stars
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