This is a response from CreepyGar on another forum post about emulator, and I assume that the same reasons still apply to why there isn't a subcategory for them (correct me if I'm wrong, please):
"An emulator is not an official release of the game, it is in the definition of an emulator, it EMULATES the official version, which automatically makes it an unofficial version on its own. Secondly the load times are inconsistent and even if they were slower than Switch or WiiUVC, emulators will always keep a layer of fishiness so we have decided to flatout ban all usage of any emulator for speedrunning. If you want to use an emulator so badly, then fine, we're not stopping you from doing so but you being stubborn should be beyond you caring about the leaderboard at that point."
I have a classification table for emulators in case someone wants to sign up: 3 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ERTGNKTWROdZf1wPK4Ymhu9KI55xqTDWJAKFaKlTRKE/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=115850568998024058457
First of all, thank you to everyone who voted. This was the biggest turnout we've ever had, reaching 112 votes! Here is the final verdict: Co-Star (2P) runs will be split from No Co-Star (1P) runs for ALL categories, but Co-Star runs will appear first by default. We will not be implementing th
