Because N64 has lag while the other platforms (EMU/VC/rereleases) have none (VC also has faster loading times).
The leaderboards evolved that way from like 2014? onwards, platforms that run similarly are grouped together. Unless something has changed, I believe each of the SMS/SMG/SM64 communities are hosting their 3DAS runs on the 3DAS leaderboards. It just seemed easier to do it that way.
the version of sm64 on the 3d All-stars is Shindou, and emulation. VC has a Classic Controller screen upon boot up which is timed since the timing method is RTA and Start timing upon reset meaning n64 and vc would be unfair to be timed together hence the split in the leaderboards.
3D all stars is technically its own game so it makes sense imo that it has its own leaderboard
We would like to announce that VC and EMU subcategories are now active on the Stage RTA leaderboards (under "Levels"). Stage RTA involves collecting all the stars in a given stage including the 100 coin star. Timing starts on star select and ends upon collecting the final star. You are allowed to us
