Still here, still checking runs. This romhack will never be abandoned under my watch.

The MesenRTA emulator (threecreepio version) has been added to the list of legal emulators in the main rules. It has always been legal since its creation, but to prevent confusion I added it anyway. I encourage runners to give this emulator a try because it's simply Nestopia but with an input display, which helps with retiming purposes. That decision is ultimately up to you to decide.

Also, controller / keyboard audio is highly preferred if you want the verification process to go more smoothly. Obviously that can't be held against you but it would help a ton and refrain from potential suspicion of your runs.

Full sessions are also encouraged but not required.

IF YOU ARE USING AN EMULATOR, YOU MUST SHOW THE FULL EMULATOR WINDOW. That can be in your main recording / streaming layout or a separate recording of your desktop, whatever it may be. (Even a phone recording pointing at the screen works fine!) There are certain properties that must be shown that include the emulator window to deter TASing and other cropping from legitimate gameplay.

I hate seeing people getting PBs and forgetting about a certain aspect of the rules and their accomplishment turns to ashes, so starting out I will be lenient with this since not many people actually CHECK the rules, but things will slowly get more strict if runners don't comply. Thank you for your cooperation.