The goal of the '''16 Star''' category is to beat the game as quickly as possible using MIPS clipping to skip the 30 star door. It is a popular category for beginners since it is short and the basic route/strats can be learned in a few hours even with no casual knowledge of the game.
The goal of the '''16 Star''' category is to beat the game as quickly as possible, using [[RTA Guide/MIPS Clip|MIPS Clip]] to skip the 30 star door.<br>
It is a popular category for beginners since it is short, and the basic route/strats can be learned in a few hours, even with little to no casual knowledge of the game.
== Category Rules ==
== Category Rules ==
* [[SBLJ]] is banned
*[[SBLJ]] is banned
*Any method to skip the 30 star door other than [[RTA Guide/MIPS Clip|MIPS clipping]] is banned
*Any method to skip the 30 star door other than [[RTA Guide/MIPS Clip|MIPS clipping]] is banned
== Beginner Guide ==
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== Suggested Routes==
== Suggested Routes==
It is important to note that although tricks are featured more prominently in this category than in 70 star, better movement and consistency is still what makes the biggest difference. As a beginner, it is recommended to start with a route that does not do LBLJ and improve on your fundamentals before switching to a less consistent, more reset-heavy LBLJ route.
It is important to note that although tricks are featured more prominently in this category than in [[RTA Guide/70 Star|70 Star]], better movement and consistency is still what makes the biggest difference. <br>
As a beginner, it is recommended to start with a route that does not do LBLJ and improve on your fundamentals before switching to a harder, more reset-heavy LBLJ route.
* '''Beginner''' - [[#Beginner Route (No_Dark_World_Reds)| No LBLJ Route without DW Reds]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky#No Reds |(No Red Coins)]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky#No Reds|Bowser in the Sky (No Reds)]]
#* Bowser Fight 3
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser Battles#Bowser in the Sky|Bowser Battle 3]]
=== Beginner Route (No Dark World Reds) ===
=== Beginner Route (No Dark World Reds) ===
This route is mostly the same as the standard route, but with the omission of [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World#Red Coin Star |Bowser in the Dark World Red Coins]]. If you plan on taking this game seriously, it is recommended to learn DW Reds sooner than later as it helps a lot with fundamentals. The differences with the standard route are listed below.
This route is mostly the same as the standard route, but with the omission of [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World#Red Coin Star|Bowser in the Dark World Red Coins]]. If you plan on taking this game seriously, it is recommended to learn DW Reds sooner than later, as it helps a lot with fundamentals. The differences from the standard route are as follows:
* Bowser in the Dark World
* Bowser in the Dark World
** No Red Coins
** [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World#No Reds|No Red Coins]]
** HMC Toad (spawns at 12 stars, do not get this last or MIPS will not spawn)
** [[RTA Guide/HMC Toad#For 16 Star LBLJ Route| HMC Toad]] (spawns at 12 stars, do not get this last or MIPS will not spawn)
** [[RTA Guide/Swimming Beast in the Cavern|Swimming Beast/Dorrie]]
** [[RTA Guide/Swimming Beast in the Cavern|Swimming Beast / Dorrie]]
** [[RTA Guide/Watch for Rolling Rocks|Rolling Rocks]]
** [[RTA Guide/Watch for Rolling Rocks|Rolling Rocks]]
=== Advanced No LBLJ Route Variations ===
=== Advanced No LBLJ Route Variations ===
There are several route variations for the No LBLJ route which are faster but generally much harder. In almost every instance, these variations are only faster if you do the most optimal strats for each star, hence they are recommended only for people running the No LBLJ category extension for top times (i.e. sub 16 minutes). If you are simply looking to optimize your 16 star route for the main leaderboards, it is recommended to switch to an LBLJ route.
There are several route variations for the No LBLJ route which are faster, but generally much harder. In almost every instance, these variations are only faster if you do the most optimal strats for each star; hence, they are recommended only for people running the No LBLJ category extension for top times (i.e. sub 16 minutes). If you are simply looking to optimize your 16 star route for the main leaderboards, it is recommended to switch to an LBLJ route.
==== WF 100c (CCM Skip) ====
==== WF 100c (CCM Skip) ====
If you can do the [[RTA_Guide/Red_Coins_on_the_Floating_Isle#Expert|Expert WF 100c]] cycle, it is technically faster than opening CCM to collect Wall Kicks with Work and Li'l Penguin Lost.
If you can do the [[RTA_Guide/Red_Coins_on_the_Floating_Isle#Kanno Cycle|Kanno Cycle WF 100c]] cycle, it is technically faster than opening CCM to collect Wall Kicks Will Work and Li'l Penguin Lost.
==== Replacing Stars ====
==== Replacing Stars ====
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#* [[RTA Guide/Lobby Backwards Long Jump|LBLJ (Lobby Backwards Long Jump)]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Lobby Backwards Long Jump|LBLJ (Lobby Backwards Long Jump)]]
# Bowser in the Dark World
# Bowser in the Dark World
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World#Red Coin Star |Bowser in the Dark World Red Coins]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World#Red Coin Star|Bowser in the Dark World (Reds)]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser Battles#Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser Battle 1]]
# Whomp's Fortress
# Whomp's Fortress
#* [[RTA Guide/Blast Away the Wall|Cannonless / Cless]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Blast Away the Wall|Cannonless / Cless]]
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#*[[RTA Guide/Inside the Ancient Pyramid#Pillarless |Pillarless / Pless]]
#*[[RTA Guide/Inside the Ancient Pyramid#Pillarless |Pillarless / Pless]]
#* [[RTA Guide/In the Talons of the Big Bird|Talon Star / Klepto]]
#* [[RTA Guide/In the Talons of the Big Bird|Talon Star / Klepto]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Shining atop the Pyramid|Pyramid Top]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Shining atop the Pyramid|Pyramid]]
# Lethal Lava Land
# Lethal Lava Land
#* [[RTA Guide/8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces|Red Coins]]
#* [[RTA Guide/8-Coin Puzzle with 15 Pieces|Red Coins]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Red-Hot Log Rolling#No Wing Cap |Log Star / Sidehop]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Red-Hot Log Rolling#No Wing Cap |Log Star (Sidehop)]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Boil the Big Bully|Big Bully]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Boil the Big Bully|Big Bully]]
#* Choose ''one'' of the following two stars:
#* Choose ''one'' of the following two stars:
#** [[RTA Guide/Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano|Lava Boost]] ''(~1.2s faster using optimal strats)''
#** [[RTA Guide/Hot-Foot-It into the Volcano|Lava Boost]] ''(~1.2s faster using optimal strats)''
#** [[RTA Guide/Elevator Tour in the Volcano|Elevator Star]] ''(recommended unless proficient at optimal lavaboost)''
#** [[RTA Guide/Elevator Tour in the Volcano|Elevator Star]] ''(recommended unless you are proficient at optimal lavaboost)''
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky#No Reds |No Red Coins]]
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky#No Reds|Bowser in the Sky (No Reds)]]
#* Bowser Fight 3
#* [[RTA Guide/Bowser Battles #Bowser in the Sky|Bowser Battle 3]]
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Latest revision as of 14:31, 1 April 2024
The goal of the 16 Star category is to beat the game as quickly as possible, using MIPS Clip to skip the 30 star door.
It is a popular category for beginners since it is short, and the basic route/strats can be learned in a few hours, even with little to no casual knowledge of the game.
It is important to note that although tricks are featured more prominently in this category than in 70 Star, better movement and consistency is still what makes the biggest difference.
As a beginner, it is recommended to start with a route that does not do LBLJ and improve on your fundamentals before switching to a harder, more reset-heavy LBLJ route.
This route is mostly the same as the standard route, but with the omission of Bowser in the Dark World Red Coins. If you plan on taking this game seriously, it is recommended to learn DW Reds sooner than later, as it helps a lot with fundamentals. The differences from the standard route are as follows:
There are several route variations for the No LBLJ route which are faster, but generally much harder. In almost every instance, these variations are only faster if you do the most optimal strats for each star; hence, they are recommended only for people running the No LBLJ category extension for top times (i.e. sub 16 minutes). If you are simply looking to optimize your 16 star route for the main leaderboards, it is recommended to switch to an LBLJ route.
WF 100c (CCM Skip)
If you can do the Kanno Cycle WF 100c cycle, it is technically faster than opening CCM to collect Wall Kicks Will Work and Li'l Penguin Lost.
Replacing Stars
Ignoring lobby (where you are bound by the 8 star door requirement), the slowest stars in the standard No LBLJ route are:
In the Talons of the Big Bird (16-17s)
Watch for Rolling Rocks (15-16s)
You can save a few seconds by replacing one or more of these stars with one of the following stars: