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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.
 
== 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; N64, Emulator or Virtual Console.
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.
 
=== Platform Differences ===
The primary differences between the platforms comes down to lag, loading and level of competition.  If you're a beginner, starting out on Emulator is recommended because it's the easiest to get into and requires least amount of investment.  However, if you plan on taking the game more seriously, the majority of the top competition across all categories is on the original console, N64.  Virtual Console is a less popular option, but is still available for play and submission to the leaderboards. The reasoning for the platform preferences within the SM64 community is complicated, but Drogie's video below does a good job explaining the thought process and history behind the way things are.
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As an example of the impact of lag and loading has on each platform, Tabascoth put together a TAS 120 Star Run, and played it back on each. See the video below for the results.
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.
{{#ev:youtube|Yg_LKaIalrE}}


=== Setup Guides ===
For more information about each platform, including version differences and controllers, check out each platform’s respective information page.
The N64 buying guide covers everything you need to know to get set up to play on console, including the game versions, console versions, TVs and monitors, and peripherals like input displays, Gamesharks and Everdrives.
*[[RTA Guide/Nintendo 64|Nintendo 64]]
* [http://bthl.es/20 Nintendo 64 buying guide]
*[[RTA Guide/Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] (Wii/Wii U/Switch)
The Emulator setup guide is a comprehensive walkthrough of the process to download install the proper emulator version (Project 64 v1.6) and to choose the best setting and plugins up the emulator settings to maximize gameplay and visual performance.
*[[RTA Guide/Emulator|Emulator]] (Windows/Mac/Linux)
* [https://goo.gl/PKGDn6 Emulator Setup Guide]
*[[RTA Guide/Super Mario 3D All-Stars|Super Mario 3D All-Stars]] (Switch)
The Wii softmodding guide is a video tutorial to softmod your Wii.  The video is for Majora's Mask, but the process is the same for any Virtual Console game.
Direct links to '''setup guides''' for the most popular platforms:
* [https://goo.gl/aYmK4Y Wii softmodding guide]


== Recording/Streaming ==
* [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)]


* [https://goo.gl/C8ccU3 Retro console streaming guide]
== Leaderboard Verification ==
* [https://bthl.es/4h Retiming guide]
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:
* [http://iotku.pw/gvusb2-guide/ GV-USB2 setup guide]
* [https://goo.gl/C8ccU3 Retro Console Streaming Guide]
* [[RTA Guide/Submitting Runs to Speedrun.com|Guide to submitting runs to leaderboards]]
* [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 ==
Here are routes and guides for each category. See also the [[RTA Guide/All Stages|list of stages]].


== Category Guides ==
Before committing to a particular category, check out the [[Movement Guide|movement guide]] to learn Mario's general 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]]
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.
*[[RTA Guide/120 Star|120 Star Guide]]
*[[RTA Guide/70 Star|70 Star Guide]]
*[[RTA Guide/16 Star|16 Star Guide]]
*[[RTA Guide/0/1 Star|0/1 Star Guide]]


== Category Extensions ==
* [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)


*[[31 Star]]
=== Main Categories ===
*[[50 Star]]
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 ===
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]]
*[[All ! Boxes]]
*[[Nonstop]]
== Useful Links ==
== Useful Links ==
* [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc]
* [http://bthl.es/O SM64 Speedrunning Resources Doc]

Revision as of 01:05, 25 March 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
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General Gameplay
Courses and Stars
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Whomp's Fortress
Jolly Roger Bay
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Big Boo's Haunt
Hazy Maze Cave
Lethal Lava Land
Shifting Sand Land
Dire, Dire Docks
Snowman's Land
Wet-Dry World
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