the DS version is the most different (and worst) version of the game, so I think it should also have it's own category. I'd suggest changing the PSP category into a "Portables" category, then just have sub categories for each system.

I was planning on adding DS if someone ever did a run, maybe someday

We could just add DS section too, there's a psp version for this game anyhow

do i have to do the run on an original nintendo system or are emulators also allowed? If yes: Can I use any DS Emulator?

while talkin about DS Emulators...

What do you think about a Kong DS TAS? xD

If you complete a run on a ds emulator that like matches how it actually would play then hell yeah you can use it. i have no idea what ds emulators are like tho

As for a tas that would be cool to watch ngl

a simple ds tas doesn´t look to complicated. Maybe ill do one soon ;)

That would be pretty sick

Ok so, if there really is interest in a DS category, like we've said I will totally create the board after I get a submission.

This is King Kong. I feel as though it would be counterintuitive to disallow emulation, but if at any time down the road we run into any issues between emu/console runs regarding accuracy (which I doubt will ever happen, but you never know i guess), we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

In the meantime, I decided to look at a few popular DS speedruns to see what emulators they allow, and the general consensus is that Desmume is pretty reliable. Even if it isn't perfect, I know capture cards for DS are expensive--no one's gonna buy one just for Kong. Unless someone does. That would be pretty cool I guess.

So yeah, just use whatever the latest version is of Desmume is, unless there's another earlier version that's better. As a general rule I'd appreciate some kind of proof or indicator in-vod as to what emulator is being used and what version--maybe include the emulator window in your capture? We're pretty laid back as mods because this community is small but we've had cheaters in the past so if there's no indication in your vod your run will be subject to additional scrutiny in verification.

Whoever does a run first shoot me or Monka a dm. Have fun guys(: Also I'd love to see a TAS of any version of the game!

After looking through some more src leaderboard forums for different DS games, moderators for games with larger communities will either disallow emulators altogether or specify DeSmuME version 0.9.11 or later. Until any kind of testing is done with this game I'd like to also adopt this stipulation. Otherwise go ham. If anyone has questions let us know, I'm open to the idea of allowing other emulators if sufficient reasoning warrants it, but first someone has to actually take the plunge. ;p