120/70/16 Star Guides

The old google docs are no longer maintained as of 2017, all new updates to the guides will now be on Ukikipedia

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16 Star: https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/RTA_Guide/16_Star

70 Star: https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/RTA_Guide/70_Star

120 Star: https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/RTA_Guide/120_Star

[section=Google Docs (No Longer Maintained)]

The following Google Docs are outdated, may contain many broken links and are not recommended, but they are listed here for posterity

16 Star: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-fOmrqfzeJrWCXvdr6isJ8V7HMj5Ex-guQQDRvIp-Q/edit

70 Star: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AheTNXrkslRD2vucFxcqzp1kxamNLMaapk4dV_1aBs/edit

120 Star: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HN8-yNznwhiXCILyCkbrQaGOqg5sm3w0Pm88xS_op30/edit?pref=2&pli=1

16 Star Tutorial Videos [ENG/DE]

These videos by @drogie cover the basics of 16 star for those that prefer to learn by following a tutorial video. For more detail on each star as well as alternative strats, It is recommended to consult the [16 star guide](https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/RTA_Guide/16_Star) on ukikipedia.

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[center] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fajqLhUVL_s [/center]

[section=Deutsch/German]
[center] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ3v9i39JTo [/center]

Bingo Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cVrO2_c435ysJOeOyZMzo0AFFWDLGleZ5UTPoCDOxM/edit?usp=sharing

This guide covers [SRL Bingo](www.speedrunslive.com/tools/bingo/sm64) (v5), which is what [Bingosync](https://bingosync.com) uses.

Emulator Setup Guide

https://wermi.neocities.org/emuguide

Website by @wermi

Contains both official downloads and a premade portable build with all the recommended plugins included. Strongly recommended to follow the settings in this guide for the best experience and to make sure your runs are leaderboard valid. In particular, make sure:

* Counter Factor is set to 1 (default is 2)
* Your "Save Type" is left to the default
* Limit FPS is ON (see this [news post](https://www.speedrun.com/sm64/news/2741) for more info)

Example Runs for Beginners

These videos demonstrate decent goal times for the respective categories avoiding most tricks and relying mostly on movement. Credit to @bluebob

[section=16 Star]
[center] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWwXITsVGM [/center]

[section=70 Star]
Note: The route used in this video is outdated, it is recommended for a beginner to do CCM 18 w/ HMC Late as outlined in the [70 star guide](https://ukikipedia.net/wiki/RTA_Guide/70_Star)
[center] https://youtu.be/nRj6trXkoYs [/center]

[section=120 Star]
Coming Soon...

Movement Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyu1KO3x5Ps

Credit to @seanraider

N64 Buyer's Guide (2023)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JhZ18Wzby27o9kGVr4W6AluGzmw2z0Puq5VWIxkkkc0/edit?usp=sharing

Written by @bailey_sm64

Retiming Guide (2023)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13dtZ8nkbbw4SDFgw_5GPCqY5NztabJJtnb0Z2yP-YBY/edit?usp=sharing

Covers retiming runs to the frame as well as downloading source quality video. Guide written by @alaris

SM64 Glossary (2017)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HYgTmFOg9Y93e5kQZ_OPV3FU8nOlagH4QvwUKVtueT4/edit?usp=sharing

Credit to @drogie

Speedrunning Tips for Beginners

https://youtu.be/nXNy7MQ6hGs

Credit to @bluebob

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120/70/16 Star Guides	GothicLogic 2 years ago
16 Star Tutorial Videos [ENG/DE]	alaris 2 years ago
Bingo Guide	toastrider91 2 years ago
Emulator Setup Guide	GiBoss 2 years ago
Example Runs for Beginners	alaris 2 years ago
Movement Guide	GothicLogic 2 years ago
N64 Buyer's Guide (2023)	alaris 2 years ago
Retiming Guide (2023)	alaris 2 years ago
SM64 Glossary (2017)	Drogie 2 years ago
Speedrunning Tips for Beginners	alaris 2 years ago