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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. Eventually, all external links on this page will be replaced with their own wiki pages. | 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. Eventually, all external links on this page will be replaced with their own wiki pages. | ||
== Choosing a Platform == | == 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/ | 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#Super_Mario_3D_All-Stars Category Extensions] page. | ||
There are major differences between each | 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. | ||
More information about each platform, including version differences and setup/buying guides, check out each platform’s respective information page. | More information about each platform, including version differences and setup/buying guides, check out each platform’s respective information page. | ||
*[[RTA Guide/Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]] | *[[RTA Guide/Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]] | ||
*[[RTA Guide/Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] (Wii/Wii U) | *[[RTA Guide/Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] (Wii/Wii U/Switch) | ||
*[[RTA Guide/Emulator|Emulator]] (Windows/Mac/Linux) | *[[RTA Guide/Emulator|Emulator]] (Windows/Mac/Linux) | ||
*[[RTA Guide/Super Mario 3D All-Stars|Super Mario 3D All-Stars]] (Switch) | *[[RTA Guide/Super Mario 3D All-Stars|Super Mario 3D All-Stars]] (Switch) | ||
== Leaderboard Verification == | == 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: | 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] | * [https://goo.gl/C8ccU3 Retro Console Streaming Guide] | ||
* [http://iotku.pw/gvusb2-guide/ GV-USB2 Setup Guide] | * [http://iotku.pw/gvusb2-guide/ GV-USB2 Setup Guide] | ||
Here is some more information about submitting runs to the official leaderboards: | Here is some more information about submitting runs to the official leaderboards: | ||
* [[RTA Guide/Submitting Runs to Speedrun.com|Official Leaderboard Submission Guide]] | * [[RTA Guide/Submitting Runs to Speedrun.com|Official Leaderboard Submission Guide]] | ||
* [https://bthl.es/4h Retiming Guide] | * [https://bthl.es/4h Retiming Guide] | ||
== Category Guides == | == Category Guides == | ||
Before committing to a particular category, check out the [[Movement Guide]] to learn Mario's movement options. | Before committing to a particular category, check out the [[Movement Guide]] to learn Mario's movement options. | ||
*[[RTA Guide/All Stages|All Stages]] | *[[RTA Guide/All Stages|All Stages]] | ||
*[[RTA Guide/120 Star|120 Star Guide]] | *[[RTA Guide/120 Star|120 Star Guide]] | ||
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*[[RTA Guide/16 Star|16 Star Guide]] | *[[RTA Guide/16 Star|16 Star Guide]] | ||
*[[RTA Guide/0/1 Star|0/1 Star Guide]] | *[[RTA Guide/0/1 Star|0/1 Star Guide]] | ||
== Category Extensions == | == Category Extensions == | ||
Category extensions are fun challenges that you can complete with specific requirements set that can be significantly different from vanilla categories. | |||
*[[31 Star]] | *[[RTA Guide/31 Star|31 Star]] | ||
*[[50 Star]] | *[[RTA Guide/50 Star|50 Star]] | ||
*[[All ! Boxes]] | |||
*[[Nonstop]] | |||
== Useful Links == | == Useful Links == | ||
* [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc] | * [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc] | ||