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	The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In addition to the vanilla game, lots of people love to create and play mods because its 3D platforming foundation is so good.		The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In addition to the vanilla game, lots of people love to create and play mods because its 3D platforming foundation is so good.

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==
	=== ~~Emulator~~ ===		This 7-minute video by SeanRaider covers the basics of setting up and a lot of frequently asked questions about about versions, controllers, categories, practice, splits, and recording your runs!
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			Join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.

			The rest of this page is meant to give you just enough detail to get started.

			=== Emulators ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
	Emulator is the easiest way to start speedrunning, and it's free! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide wermi's guide] to set up Project64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns.		Emulator is the easiest way to start speedrunning, and it's free! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide wermi's guide] to set up Project64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns.
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	If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no many original experiences]!		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no many original experiences]!

	Parallel Launcher for the ParallelN64 emulator is super easy to use and lets you generate a ROM file by simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. If you just want to mess around with SM64 a bit, you might find this quicker than setting up Project64. Popular ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		Parallel Launcher for the ParallelN64 emulator is super easy to use and lets you generate and play a ROM file by simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. If you just want to mess around with SM64 a bit, you might find this quicker than setting up Project64. Popular ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:

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	If you're not sure what to do at first, try out the presets! They range from vanilla to practice mode.		If you're not sure what to do at first, try out the presets! They range from vanilla to practice mode.

	=== ~~Speedrun Setup~~ ===		=== Splits ===
	~~This video by SeanRaider covers the basics of setting up and addresses a lot of frequently asked questions about versions, controllers, categories, practice, splits, and recording your runs!~~

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	Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.		Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.

	There are a few different autosplitters for Super Mario 64. One is simply called [https://github.com/fmichea/sm64-livesplit-autosplitter SM64 LiveSplit Autosplitter] by Franck, and you can follow this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5I2fNeXlQ tutorial] by Remedy to set it up. Another one is [https://github.com/Kainev/AutoSplit64/releases/tag/0.2.5 AutoSplit64] by Synozure, and you can follow his [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] to set it up.		There are a few different autosplitters for Super Mario 64. One is simply called [https://github.com/fmichea/sm64-livesplit-autosplitter SM64 LiveSplit Autosplitter] by Franck, and you can follow this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5I2fNeXlQ tutorial] by Remedy to set it up. Another one is [https://github.com/Kainev/AutoSplit64/releases/tag/0.2.5 AutoSplit64] by Synozure, and you can follow his [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] to set it up.

	== ~~Beginner~~ Gameplay Tutorials ==		== Gameplay Tutorials ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking for some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking for some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

	=== Movement guide ===		=== Movement guide ===
	This video by SeanRaider covers the various movement options and how they work together. It is a great resource for any new player to get a better understanding of the game.		This video by SeanRaider covers the various movement options and how they work together. It's a great resource for any new player to get a better understanding of the game.
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	** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.		** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.
	** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.		** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.
	*One of the sayings we have is "strats save seconds, movement saves minutes." Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and trying to learn an X second timesave might not be as helpful to your improvement!
	** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.
	** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.

	=== Drogie and Squeex 16 Star walkthroughs ===		=== Drogie and Squeex 16 Star walkthroughs ===
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	This tutorial by Squeex (the wonderful 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs. "All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."		This tutorial by Squeex (the wonderful 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs. "All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
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			One of the sayings we have is "strats save seconds, movement saves minutes." Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and trying to learn a big timesave might not be as helpful to your improvement early on! There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.

			When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.

	=== Ukikipedia speedrunning guide ===		=== Ukikipedia speedrunning guide ===
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	== Final Thoughts ==		== Final Thoughts ==
	There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.		There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments.

	Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out this playlist of some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]		Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out this playlist of some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]

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	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.

	The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. ~~There's many ways~~ to ~~play~~, ~~too. Lots~~ of people love to create and play mods ~~of this game~~ because its 3D platforming foundation is so good.		The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In addition to the vanilla game, lots of people love to create and play mods because its 3D platforming foundation is so good.

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	== ~~Setting Up~~ ==		== Getting Started ==
	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
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	If you're not sure what to do at first, try out the presets! They range from vanilla to practice mode.		If you're not sure what to do at first, try out the presets! They range from vanilla to practice mode.

	=== ~~Splits~~ ===		=== Speedrun Setup ===
			This video by SeanRaider covers the basics of setting up and addresses a lot of frequently asked questions about versions, controllers, categories, practice, splits, and recording your runs!

			[insert]

	Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.		Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.

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	** Especially when you are starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.		** Especially when you are starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.
	** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control. It's very easy to overcorrect, especially when flying.		** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control. It's very easy to overcorrect, especially when flying.
	** Neutralizing (letting go of) the control stick
	* The camera is weird and hard to use at first (and sometimes later on), but once you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The geometric game design combined with the camera angles allow you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).		* The camera is weird and hard to use at first (and sometimes later on), but once you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The geometric game design combined with the camera angles allow you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).
	** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!		** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!
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	Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Check out the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Check out the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

	RTA stands for "Real Time Attack", and it is an acronym created by the Japanese speedrunning community that we use to refer to runs performed in a single segment, rather than segmented!		RTA stands for "Real Time Attack", and it is an acronym created by the Japanese speedrunning community that we use to refer to runs performed in a single segment, rather than segmented.

	You can see all the stars at the bottom of the main page, or click on whichever category you're playing to see the route. Most stars have videos for different levels of strategies and input displays that you can try to follow, and some have commentated tutorials!		You can see all the stars at the bottom of the main page, or click on whichever category you're playing to see the route. Most stars have videos for different levels of strategies and input displays that you can try to follow, and some have commentated tutorials!

	== Final Thoughts ==		== Final Thoughts ==
	~~Whatever brought~~ you ~~here~~, ~~we appreciate~~ you ~~taking~~ the ~~time to read this page and see a glimpse of what~~ Super Mario 64 ~~is all about~~.		There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.

	There are ~~many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands~~ on ~~its own merit as a game~~. ~~But~~, ~~it's also given many of us a shared space~~ for ~~social connections~~, ~~growth~~, ~~cooperation~~, and ~~competition. If you want to get involved~~ in ~~the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments~~. ~~Make sure you join the~~ [https://~~discord~~.com/~~invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord~~!] ~~There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.~~		Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out this playlist of some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]

	~~Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in~~ the ~~[https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64~~ Super Mario 64 ~~directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between~~. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!] Learn about the speedrunning history, TAS and the A button challenge		Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this page and see a glimpse of what Super Mario 64 is all about.

	- Badroenis, GTM		- Badroenis, GTM

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	Welcome to Ukikipedia, the Super Mario 64 community wiki and resource hub! ~~We're glad you're here and interested in the game!~~		Welcome to Ukikipedia, the Super Mario 64 community wiki and resource hub!

	This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.		This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.

	== Why Super Mario 64? ==		== Why Super Mario 64? ==
	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.

	The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and ~~the many~~ advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. ~~People also~~ love to create and play mods of ~~the~~ game because ~~it's such a good foundation for~~ 3D platforming~~. the~~ foundation ~~laid by the movement~~ is so good ~~that to this day, very few games have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (some of these being other 3D Mario games)~~. ~~If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)~~		The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. There's many ways to play, too. Lots of people love to create and play mods of this game because its 3D platforming foundation is so good.

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	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
	Emulator is the easiest way to start ~~playing~~, and it's free! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide wermi's guide] to set up ~~Project 64~~ v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns~~. The guide is super accessible and well-organized~~.		Emulator is the easiest way to start speedrunning, and it's free! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide wermi's guide] to set up Project64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns.

	If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]		If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]

	==== ROM hacks / Casual ====		==== ROM hacks / Casual ====
	If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no ~~completely~~ original experiences]!		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no many original experiences]!

	Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and ~~generates~~ a ROM file ~~from~~ simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. Popular ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		Parallel Launcher for the ParallelN64 emulator is super easy to use and lets you generate a ROM file by simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. If you just want to mess around with SM64 a bit, you might find this quicker than setting up Project64. Popular ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:

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	=== Practice ROM ===		=== Practice ROM ===
	Excited to start playing? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM]. It's a very powerful ROM with a lot of features, and virtually every SM64 speedrunner uses it. You can also ~~use~~ it just for fun ~~and~~		Excited to start playing? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM]. It's a very powerful ROM with a lot of features, and virtually every SM64 speedrunner uses it. You can also play around in it just for fun.

	~~The Google Doc explains everything you need to install and use the practice ROM.~~ Open the link and scroll down a ~~page~~ to the "Download" section to get it. Here is a video ~~introduction~~ of how to use it:		Open the link and scroll down a bit to the "Download" section to get the patch. Here is a video explanation of how to install and use it:
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	Note: The first ~1:30 of this video is slightly outdated. You now just download an HTML that you can open to patch the ROM, which the Google Doc explains.		Note: The first ~1:30 of this video is slightly outdated. You now just download an HTML that you can open to patch the ROM, which the Google Doc explains.

	~~Try~~ out the presets~~; they~~ range from vanilla to practice mode!		If you're not sure what to do at first, try out the presets! They range from vanilla to practice mode.

	=== Splits ===		=== Splits ===
	Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add ~~their own~~ personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.		Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.

	~~Super Mario 64 has~~ a few different autosplitters ~~you can use~~. One is simply called [https://github.com/fmichea/sm64-livesplit-autosplitter SM64 LiveSplit Autosplitter] by Franck, and you can follow this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5I2fNeXlQ tutorial] by Remedy to set it up. Another one is [https://github.com/Kainev/AutoSplit64/releases/tag/0.2.5 AutoSplit64] by Synozure, and you can follow his [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] to set it up.		There are a few different autosplitters for Super Mario 64. One is simply called [https://github.com/fmichea/sm64-livesplit-autosplitter SM64 LiveSplit Autosplitter] by Franck, and you can follow this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5I2fNeXlQ tutorial] by Remedy to set it up. Another one is [https://github.com/Kainev/AutoSplit64/releases/tag/0.2.5 AutoSplit64] by Synozure, and you can follow his [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] to set it up.

	== Beginner Gameplay Tutorials ==		== Beginner Gameplay Tutorials ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking for some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

	=== Movement guide ===		=== Movement guide ===
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	** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.		** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.
	** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.		** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.
	*"~~Strats~~ save seconds, movement saves minutes." Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and trying to learn an X second timesave ~~probably won't~~ be ~~fruitful for you until you do~~!		*One of the sayings we have is "strats save seconds, movement saves minutes." Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and trying to learn an X second timesave might not be as helpful to your improvement!
	** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.		** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.
	** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.		** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.

	=== Drogie and Squeex 16 Star ~~Walkthroughs~~ ===		=== Drogie and Squeex 16 Star walkthroughs ===
	This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!		This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!
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	=== Ukikipedia ~~Speedrun Guide~~ ===		=== Ukikipedia speedrunning guide ===
	Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Check out the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Check out the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

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	There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.		There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.

	Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]		Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!] Learn about the speedrunning history, TAS and the A button challenge

	- Badroenis, GTM		- Badroenis, GTM

Badroenis at 13:52, 28 September 2025

2025-09-28T13:52:23Z

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	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.

	The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and the many advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. People also love to create and play mods of the game because it's such a good foundation for 3D platforming. the foundation laid by the movement is so good that to this day, very few games have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of ~~those~~ being ~~Sunshine and Odyssey!~~). If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)		The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and the many advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. People also love to create and play mods of the game because it's such a good foundation for 3D platforming. the foundation laid by the movement is so good that to this day, very few games have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (some of these being other 3D Mario games). If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)

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	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
	Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide ~~this~~ guide] to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns. The guide is super accessible and well-organized ~~with plenty of graphics~~.		Emulator is the easiest way to start playing, and it's free! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide wermi's guide] to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns. The guide is super accessible and well-organized.

	If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]		If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]
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	If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no completely original experiences]!		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no completely original experiences]!

	Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. ~~Prolific~~ ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. Popular ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:

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	=== Practice ROM ===		=== Practice ROM ===
	Excited to start playing ~~yet~~? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM]. It's a very powerful ROM with a lot of features, and virtually every SM64 speedrunner uses it.		Excited to start playing? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM]. It's a very powerful ROM with a lot of features, and virtually every SM64 speedrunner uses it. You can also use it just for fun and

	The Google Doc explains ~~everyOpen~~ the link and scroll down a page to the "Download" section to get it. Here is a video introduction of how to use it:		The Google Doc explains everything you need to install and use the practice ROM. Open the link and scroll down a page to the "Download" section to get it. Here is a video introduction of how to use it:
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	This tutorial by Squeex (the wonderful 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.		This tutorial by Squeex (the wonderful 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs. "All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
	"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
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	=== Ukikipedia ~~RTA ("Real Time Attack")~~ Speedrun ~~Guides~~ ===		=== Ukikipedia Speedrun Guide ===
	Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? ~~Here is~~ the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Check out the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

			RTA stands for "Real Time Attack", and it is an acronym created by the Japanese speedrunning community that we use to refer to runs performed in a single segment, rather than segmented!

			You can see all the stars at the bottom of the main page, or click on whichever category you're playing to see the route. Most stars have videos for different levels of strategies and input displays that you can try to follow, and some have commentated tutorials!

	== Final Thoughts ==		== Final Thoughts ==
	Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this page and see a glimpse of what Super Mario 64 is all about.		Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this page and see a glimpse of what Super Mario 64 is all about.

	There are many ways to enjoy ~~Super Mario 64~~, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.		There are many ways to enjoy SM64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.

	Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]		Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]

			- Badroenis, GTM

Badroenis: I think it's ready for fast 52 tomorrow! Will review

2025-09-28T05:55:23Z

I think it's ready for fast 52 tomorrow! Will review

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	== Setting up ==		== Setting Up ==
	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
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	Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add their own personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.		Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add their own personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.

	Super Mario 64 has ~~an autosplitter~~ you can use called [https://~~bit~~.ly/~~3zklE9s AutoSplit64~~]. ~~Follow this al~~ to set it up. ~~You~~ can ~~import your splits file and~~ it ~~will split on the right fadeouts for you!~~		Super Mario 64 has a few different autosplitters you can use. One is simply called [https://github.com/fmichea/sm64-livesplit-autosplitter SM64 LiveSplit Autosplitter] by Franck, and you can follow this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f5I2fNeXlQ tutorial] by Remedy to set it up. Another one is [https://github.com/Kainev/AutoSplit64/releases/tag/0.2.5 AutoSplit64] by Synozure, and you can follow his [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] to set it up.

	== Gameplay Tutorials ~~and Resources~~ ==		== Beginner Gameplay Tutorials ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

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	** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control. It's very easy to overcorrect, especially when flying.		** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control. It's very easy to overcorrect, especially when flying.
	** Neutralizing (letting go of) the control stick		** Neutralizing (letting go of) the control stick
	* The camera is hard at first (and sometimes later on), but once you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The geometric game design combined with the camera angles allow you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).		* The camera is weird and hard to use at first (and sometimes later on), but once you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The geometric game design combined with the camera angles allow you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).
	** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!		** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!
	** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.		** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.
	** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.		** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.
	*Strats save seconds, movement saves minutes. Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and you~~'re unlikely to~~		*"Strats save seconds, movement saves minutes." Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and trying to learn an X second timesave probably won't be fruitful for you until you do!
	** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.		** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.
	** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.		** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.
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	This tutorial by Squeex (~~our very own~~ 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.		This tutorial by Squeex (the wonderful 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer award winner) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.
	"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."		"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
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	=== ~~All categories~~ RTA ("Real Time Attack") ~~Guide~~ ===		=== Ukikipedia RTA ("Real Time Attack") Speedrun Guides ===
	~~Ready~~ to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here is the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Want to dive deeper into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here is the main page with guides to all the speedrun categories and links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

	== Final Thoughts ==		== Final Thoughts ==
	There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64: playing casually, speedrunning, TASing, ROM hacking, and more. It is a game, but to many of us, it also means a community: a shared space for growth, cooperation, competition, ~~and social connections. Being part of this community has been rewarding in ways~~ we ~~never anticipated. If~~ you ~~want~~ to see what ~~it is like, try chatting in a Twitch stream or joining races and grassroots tournaments. There~~ is ~~an annual Summer League where players get drafted onto teams and earn points with PBs. And don't forget to join the [https://discord~~.~~com/invite/sm64 Super Mario Speedruns Discord!] We hope to see you~~		Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this page and see a glimpse of what Super Mario 64 is all about.

			There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64, and it stands on its own merit as a game. But, it's also given many of us a shared space for social connections, growth, cooperation, and competition. If you want to get involved in the community, try watching some Twitch streams, chatting in community spaces, or participating in races and tournaments. Make sure you join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario 64 Speedruns Discord!] There are lots of other resources there and community members who can help point you to whatever you're looking for.

			Looking for more content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators!]
	~~Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this.~~ Looking for more ~~SM64~~ content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO ~~Click here to check~~ out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators.]

Badroenis: Quite a few other changes, not done yet

2025-09-28T05:29:49Z

Quite a few other changes, not done yet

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	== Why Super Mario 64? ==		== Why Super Mario 64? ==
	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and the many advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels~~. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun~~. People also love to create and play mods of the game because the foundation laid by the movement is so good that very few games ~~can touch it. 3D platformers~~ have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 ~~to this day.~~ (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun.

			The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and the many advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. People also love to create and play mods of the game because it's such a good foundation for 3D platforming. the foundation laid by the movement is so good that to this day, very few games have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)

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	If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]		If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]

	==== ~~Casual /~~ ROM hacks ====		==== ROM hacks / Casual ====
	If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no completely original experiences]!		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no completely original experiences]!

	Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. ROM hacks download as a patch file because you need to obtain the vanilla ROM on your own. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:

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	=== Practice ROM ===		=== Practice ROM ===
	Excited to start playing yet? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM].		Excited to start playing yet? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM]. It's a very powerful ROM with a lot of features, and virtually every SM64 speedrunner uses it.

	~~Scroll~~ down a page on the ~~Google Doc~~ to get ~~to the download link~~. Here is a video introduction of how to use it:		The Google Doc explains everyOpen the link and scroll down a page to the "Download" section to get it. Here is a video introduction of how to use it:
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	Note: The first 1:30 of this video is slightly outdated. You now just download an HTML that you can open to patch the ROM, which the ~~doc~~ explains.		Note: The first ~1:30 of this video is slightly outdated. You now just download an HTML that you can open to patch the ROM, which the Google Doc explains.

			Try out the presets; they range from vanilla to practice mode!

			=== Splits ===
			Most speedrunners use an awesome free program called [https://livesplit.org/ LiveSplit] to time their runs and add their own personality to their splits! SmallAnt made a great [https://youtu.be/8TgWdduTrtM tutorial] about how to set it up.

	~~Try out~~ the ~~presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode~~!		Super Mario 64 has an autosplitter you can use called [https://bit.ly/3zklE9s AutoSplit64]. Follow this al to set it up. You can import your splits file and it will split on the right fadeouts for you!

	== Tutorials and Resources ==		== Gameplay Tutorials and Resources ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

	=== Movement guide ===		=== Movement guide ===
	This video by SeanRaider ~~explains~~ the various movement options and how they ~~flow~~ together. It is a great resource for any new player to ~~understand~~ the game.		This video by SeanRaider covers the various movement options and how they work together. It is a great resource for any new player to get a better understanding of the game.
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Badroenis: Working on the New Players page, fleshing out some text, headers, etc.

2025-09-28T05:00:18Z

Working on the New Players page, fleshing out some text, headers, etc.

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	Welcome to Ukikipedia, a Super Mario 64 community wiki and resource hub! We're glad you're here!		Welcome to Ukikipedia, the Super Mario 64 community wiki and resource hub! We're glad you're here and interested in the game!

	This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.		This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.

	== Why ~~it is worth playing~~ ==		== Why Super Mario 64? ==
	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but what ~~makes it so much fun? Similar~~ to ~~games like Super Smash Bros~~. ~~Melee, the~~ mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In the ~~29 years since this~~ game~~'s release,~~ very few ~~titles~~ have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). ~~But~~ don't ~~take it from~~ us; here is videogamedunkey ;)		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but at its core, the movement is what keeps people playing to this day. The mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and the many advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. Mastering the movement is an endless journey and a whole lot of fun. People also love to create and play mods of the game because the foundation laid by the movement is so good that very few games can touch it. 3D platformers have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 to this day. (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). If you don't believe us, here is videogamedunkey :)

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	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
	Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide this guide] to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns.		Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide this guide] to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns. The guide is super accessible and well-organized with plenty of graphics.

	If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]		If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]

	==== Casual / ROM hacks ====		==== Casual / ROM hacks ====
	If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), ~~now~~ is a ~~great~~ time ~~to start~~! ~~There is the newly released~~ Mario Builder 64 ~~v1.1~~ (Super Mario Maker-~~esque~~ level creator), IronMario 64 ~~v1.2~~ (IronMon-~~esque~~ hardcore randomizer challenge), and ~~a huge variety of fun and impressive new~~ hacks ~~being made all the time~~! Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), there is a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! For example, [https://romhacking.com/hack/mario-builder-64 Mario Builder 64] (Super Mario Maker-like level creator), [https://romhacking.com/hack/sm64-randomizer SM64 Randomizer] or [https://gist.github.com/WaffleSmacker/342e3e395aa2483b3cf4af48e2574afd IronMario 64] (IronMon-like hardcore randomizer challenge), and [https://romhacking.com/hacks?sortBy=rating&sortOrder=desc&searchAuthors=false&searchTags=false&mature=no completely original experiences]!

			Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:

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	Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode!		Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode!

	== Tutorials and ~~resources~~ ==		== Tutorials and Resources ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

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	*Mario moves with a lot of force, but most actions lock you into the direction that you are facing. With great power comes great responsibility!		*Mario moves with a lot of force, but most actions lock you into the direction that you are facing. With great power comes great responsibility!
	** ~~This can be advantageous, but especially~~ when you are starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.		** Especially when you are starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.
	** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control.		** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control. It's very easy to overcorrect, especially when flying.
	* The camera is hard at first (and ~~often~~ later), but ~~when~~ you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The game design combined with the camera ~~allows~~ you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).		** Neutralizing (letting go of) the control stick
			* The camera is hard at first (and sometimes later on), but once you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The geometric game design combined with the camera angles allow you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).
	** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!		** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!
	** For a ~~better~~ general-purpose camera, try Mario ~~cam~~ C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.		** For a general-purpose camera, try Mario Cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.
	** If the camera is stuck somewhere you ~~can not~~ see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.		** If the camera is stuck somewhere you cannot see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.
			*Strats save seconds, movement saves minutes. Learning the fundamentals as a beginner is super important, and you're unlikely to
			** There's no harm in trying advanced movement, but if you're getting frustrated, go back to doing what feels right for you. There's a lot to get used to, and it's easy to overwhelm your brain.
			** When you make mistakes, remember that lots of people have played for thousands of hours and still make mistakes all the time! That's what makes great players so impressive.

	=== 16 Star ~~walkthroughs~~ ===		=== Drogie and Squeex 16 Star Walkthroughs ===
	This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!		This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!
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	This tutorial by Squeex (2024 Best Speedrun Streamer) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.		This tutorial by Squeex (our very own 2024 Best Speedrun Streamer) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.
	"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."		"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
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	Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here is the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here is the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

	== Final ~~thoughts~~ ==		== Final Thoughts ==
	There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64: playing casually, speedrunning, TASing, ROM hacking, and more. It is ~~"just"~~ a game, but to many of us, it also means a community: a shared space for growth, cooperation, competition, and social connections. Being part of this community has been rewarding in ways we never anticipated. If you want to see what it is like, try chatting in a Twitch stream or joining races and grassroots tournaments. There is an annual Summer League where players get drafted onto teams and earn points with PBs. And don't forget to join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario Speedruns Discord!]		There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64: playing casually, speedrunning, TASing, ROM hacking, and more. It is a game, but to many of us, it also means a community: a shared space for growth, cooperation, competition, and social connections. Being part of this community has been rewarding in ways we never anticipated. If you want to see what it is like, try chatting in a Twitch stream or joining races and grassroots tournaments. There is an annual Summer League where players get drafted onto teams and earn points with PBs. And don't forget to join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario Speedruns Discord!] We hope to see you


	Even if you just enjoyed watching the run, we still appreciate you taking the time to be part of this. Looking for some other SM64 content? There are always streamers live on Twitch, and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Here is a playlist of a few of our favorite SM64 videos.]

	-~~Badroenis~~, ~~GTM~~, ~~Artemis~~, and ~~Beeve~~		Whatever brought you here, we appreciate you taking the time to read this. Looking for more SM64 content? There are always streamers live on Twitch in the [https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/super-mario-64 Super Mario 64 directory,] and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Click here to check out some great SM64 videos by many different content creators.]

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	This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.		This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.

	== Why ~~It's Worth Playing~~ ==		== Why it is worth playing ==
	Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but what makes it so much fun? Similar to games like Super Smash Bros. Melee, the mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In the 29 years since this game's release, very few titles have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). But don't take it from us; here's videogamedunkey ;)		Super Mario 64 is an iconic title and watershed moment in gaming, but what makes it so much fun? Similar to games like Super Smash Bros. Melee, the mechanics are fluid and satisfying, the skill expression is amazing, and advanced techniques raise the skill ceiling to impossible levels. In the 29 years since this game's release, very few titles have rivaled the level of control and precision that is possible in Super Mario 64 (2 of those being Sunshine and Odyssey!). But don't take it from us; here is videogamedunkey ;)
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	== Setting Up ==		== Setting up ==
	=== Emulator ===		=== Emulator ===
	==== Speedrunning ====		==== Speedrunning ====
	Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow this guide to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns~~: https://wermi~~.~~neocities.org/emuguide/#support~~		Emulator is the easiest way to start playing! Follow [https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide this guide] to set up Project 64 v1.6, the approved PC emulator for speedruns.

	If you~~'re~~ not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]		If you are not on Windows, you can find your platform's approved emulator here: [[RTA Guide/Emulator]]

	==== Casual / ROM ~~Hacks~~ ====		==== Casual / ROM hacks ====
	If you~~'re~~ interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), now is a great time to start! There's the newly released Mario Builder 64 v1.1 (Super Mario Maker-esque level creator), IronMario 64 v1.2 (IronMon-esque hardcore randomizer challenge), and a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:		If you are interested in playing ROM hacks (mods), now is a great time to start! There is the newly released Mario Builder 64 v1.1 (Super Mario Maker-esque level creator), IronMario 64 v1.2 (IronMon-esque hardcore randomizer challenge), and a huge variety of fun and impressive new hacks being made all the time! Parallel Launcher is super easy to use and generates a ROM file from simply double-clicking a patch file. Prolific ROM hack creator Kaze shows how to set it up in under 2 minutes:
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	=== Practice ROM ===		=== Practice ROM ===
	Excited to start playing yet? We highly recommend the ~~Usamune Practice ROM: https://goo.gl/NTR61H~~ https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom~~?authuser=0~~		Excited to start playing yet? We highly recommend the [https://sites.google.com/view/supermario64/usamunepj/usamunerom Usamune Practice ROM].

	Scroll down a page on the Google Doc to get to the download link. Here's a video introduction of how to use it:		Scroll down a page on the Google Doc to get to the download link. Here is a video introduction of how to use it:
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	Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode!		Try out the presets- they range from vanilla to practice mode!

	== Tutorials and ~~Resources~~ ==		== Tutorials and resources ==
	Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you~~'re~~ looking some guidance, here's some great videos to start out:		Feel free to explore Super Mario 64 to your heart's content, but if you are looking some guidance, here are some great videos to start out:

	=== Movement ~~Guide~~ ===		=== Movement guide ===
	This video by SeanRaider explains the various movement options ~~in Super Mario 64~~ and how they flow together. It's a great resource for any new player to understand the game:		This video by SeanRaider explains the various movement options and how they flow together. It is a great resource for any new player to understand the game.
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	Here's a couple tips we hope will help you starting off ~~into the gameplay of Super Mario 64~~!		Here are a couple tips we hope will help you starting off!

	*Mario moves with a lot of force, but most actions lock you into the direction you~~'re~~ facing. With great power comes great responsibility!		*Mario moves with a lot of force, but most actions lock you into the direction that you are facing. With great power comes great responsibility!
	** This can be advantageous, but especially when you~~'re~~ starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.		** This can be advantageous, but especially when you are starting out, line up your angle and check your spacing when performing actions.
	** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control.		** When swimming or flying, small movements around the neutral zone will often give you enough control.
	* The camera is hard at first (and often later), but when you make friends with it, you~~'ll~~ find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The game design combined with the camera allows you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).		* The camera is hard at first (and often later), but when you make friends with it, you will find it can work really well in a lot of cases. The game design combined with the camera allows you to do a lot of movement in the 8 notched directions (if your controller has notches).
	** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you~~'re~~ actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!		** The left and right C buttons feel inverted from most modern games because you are actually controlling the camera's position, not Mario's perspective!
	** For a better general-purpose camera, try Mario cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.		** For a better general-purpose camera, try Mario cam C-down. It will pan to follow behind Mario and you can press C-left or C-right twice to turn it by 45 degrees.
	** If the camera's stuck somewhere you can't see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.		** If the camera is stuck somewhere you can not see Mario, try double-tapping R to go into and out of Mario cam to reset it.

	=== 16 Star ~~Walkthroughs~~ ===		=== 16 Star walkthroughs ===
	This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!		This tutorial by Drogie walks through the entire 16 Star speedrun for beginners, and by following along, most people can complete the run from scratch in a couple hours!
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	This tutorial by Squeex (2024 Best Speedrun Streamer) also walks through the entire 16 run with super simple ~~strats~~ to help new players do their first runs:		This tutorial by Squeex (2024 Best Speedrun Streamer) also walks through the entire 16 Star run with super simple strategies to help new players do their first runs.
	"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."		"All good 16 Star runs begin with a perfect bridge skip and a great attitude. Let's figure out how to do one of the two."
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	=== All ~~Categories~~ RTA ("Real Time Attack") Guide ===		=== All categories RTA ("Real Time Attack") Guide ===
	Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here's the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]		Ready to dive into speedrunning Super Mario 64? Here is the main page with links to lots of other great community resources: [[RTA Guide]]

	== Final ~~Thoughts~~ ==		== Final thoughts ==
	There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64: playing casually, speedrunning, TASing, ROM hacking, and more. It's "just" a game, but to many of us, it also means a community: a shared space for growth, cooperation, competition, and social connections. Being part of this community has been rewarding in ways we never anticipated. If you want to see what it's like, try chatting in a Twitch stream or joining races and grassroots tournaments. There's an annual Summer League ~~starting soon~~ where players get drafted onto teams and earn points with PBs. And don't forget to join the ~~Super Mario Speedruns Discord!~~		There are many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64: playing casually, speedrunning, TASing, ROM hacking, and more. It is "just" a game, but to many of us, it also means a community: a shared space for growth, cooperation, competition, and social connections. Being part of this community has been rewarding in ways we never anticipated. If you want to see what it is like, try chatting in a Twitch stream or joining races and grassroots tournaments. There is an annual Summer League where players get drafted onto teams and earn points with PBs. And don't forget to join the [https://discord.com/invite/sm64 Super Mario Speedruns Discord!]
	https://discord.com/invite/sm64

	Even if you just enjoyed watching the run, we still appreciate you taking the time to be part of this. Looking for some other SM64 content? There's always streamers live on Twitch, and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. ~~Here's a playlist of just a few of our favorite SM64 videos:~~ https://~~www.~~youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n
			Even if you just enjoyed watching the run, we still appreciate you taking the time to be part of this. Looking for some other SM64 content? There are always streamers live on Twitch, and great YouTube videos for entertainment, information, inspiration, and everything in between. [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5wP6CEc-wPKqXKjmPdD6fmhEcyv195n&si=9ehPeWKQ1zZhTexO Here is a playlist of a few of our favorite SM64 videos.]

	-Badroenis, GTM, Artemis, and Beeve		-Badroenis, GTM, Artemis, and Beeve

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	Welcome to ~~the SDGQ 2025~~ Ukikipedia ~~page~~! We're glad you're here! Ukikipedia ~~is a central resource hub for information about SM64~~ and ~~getting into~~ speedrunning.		Welcome to Ukikipedia, a Super Mario 64 community wiki and resource hub! We're glad you're here!

			This page will help you get started with concise beginner-friendly tutorials, equip you to navigate Ukikipedia and find other community resources, and showcase some of the many ways to enjoy Super Mario 64 and the speedrunning community.

	== Why It's Worth Playing ==		== Why It's Worth Playing ==