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==Run submission page==
==Run submission page==
[[File:Sm64submissionform.png|alt=Speedrun.com Super Mario 64 run submission form|right|frameless|2020x2020px]]
[[File:Sm64submissionform.png|alt=Speedrun.com Super Mario 64 run submission form|right|frameless|2020x2020px]]
===Scope===
* For full game speedruns set this to "Full Game".
* For Stage RTA runs select the stage from the list.


===Category===
===Category===
This is the main category you are submitting to. If the category you are running is not in this list, you might find it on the [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64ce SM64 Category Extensions leaderboard].
This is the main category you are submitting to. If the category you are running is not in this list, you might find it on the [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64ce SM64 Category Extensions leaderboard].
===Time===
The length of your run. This is not necessarily the values shown on your splits, and you are encouraged to [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dtZ8nkbbw4SDFgw_5GPCqY5NztabJJtnb0Z2yP-YBY re-time your run before submitting]. '''Do not include milliseconds in your submission unless it is a top time in a short category.''' View the leaderboards to see what the cut-off times for milliseconds are.


===First Platform field===
===First Platform field===
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* If you ran on Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, or Nintendo Switch Online, select "VC".
* If you ran on Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console, or Nintendo Switch Online, select "VC".
* If you ran on a supported emulator, select "EMU".
* If you ran on a supported emulator, select "EMU".
===Players===
No input is required for this field.
===Run Time===
The length of your run. This is not necessarily the values shown on your splits, and you are encouraged to [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dtZ8nkbbw4SDFgw_5GPCqY5NztabJJtnb0Z2yP-YBY re-time your run before submitting]. '''Do not include milliseconds in your submission unless it is a top time in a short category.''' View the leaderboards to see what the cut-off times for milliseconds are.
===Video===
Provide a link to a video of your run. '''This is required. If your run was recorded on Twitch, create a highlight of the run instead of linking to the stream VOD, as stream VODs are automatically deleted by Twitch after a certain amount of time.'''
Acceptable sites are:
* Youtube
* Twitch
* Nicovideo
* BiliBili


===Verified===
===Verified===
'''Always select "Yes".''' This is a field used by moderators to mark certain runs that don't meet the normal video/audio standards while still allowing them on the leaderboard. If your run should be marked as unverified, a moderator will make the change for you.
'''Always select "Yes".''' This is a field used by moderators to mark certain runs that don't meet the normal video/audio standards while still allowing them on the leaderboard. If your run should be marked as unverified, a moderator will make the change for you.
===Date===
This is the date you performed the run.


===Region===
===Region===
This is the version of the game you ran on. It is likely USA or JPN as the PAL version of the game runs at a slower framerate. See [[Super_Mario_64#N64|Game Regions]] for more information.
This is the version of the game you ran on. It is likely USA or JPN as the PAL version of the game runs at a slower framerate. See [[Super_Mario_64#N64|Game Regions]] for more information. <br>
The iQue version (Chinese region) is tracked separately [https://www.speedrun.com/sm64ique here.]


===Second Platform field and Emulator checkbox===
===Second Platform field and Emulator checkbox===
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* If you selected "EMU", select "Nintendo 64" and check the "Emulator" checkbox.  
* If you selected "EMU", select "Nintendo 64" and check the "Emulator" checkbox.  


===Date===
===Description===
This is the date you performed the run.
A description that you wish to attach to your run. This is completely optional. If a moderator had to make important changes to your run or needs to warn you of something with your submissions, they may add a Mod Note to this.
 
===Video link===
Provide a link to a video of your run. '''This is required. If your run was recorded on Twitch, create a highlight of the run instead of linking to the stream VOD, as stream VODs are automatically deleted by Twitch after a certain amount of time.'''


Acceptable sites are:
===Splits.io URL===
* Youtube
* Twitch
* Nicovideo
* BiliBili
 
===splits i/o===
If you use splits.io to upload your splits, you can provide a link to them here. This is completely optional.
If you use splits.io to upload your splits, you can provide a link to them here. This is completely optional.


===Description===
A description that you wish to attach to your run. This is completely optional. If a moderator had to make important changes to your run or needs to warn you of something with your submissions, they may add a Mod Note to this.
[[Category:RTA Guide]]
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