All software was written by Suuper, huge shoutouts to him.

We usually call this "version" of manip "suuper manip".

There are 2 "setups", one is the "normal manip" which is recommended for most runners. The "mini manip" refers to the setup used in the optimal any% route, which utilizes a mini mushroom in 5-Ghost House; this makes the run significantly more difficult however, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're aiming for a time under 22:30 or so.

Web app (site also has a tutorial video linked): https://nsmb-rng.azurewebsites.net/

Windows app & source code: https://github.com/SuuperW/NSMB_RNG

The web app and readme.txt included with the windows app do a pretty good job walking you through the steps to set RNG manip up. Once your game is in a "state of RNG manip", it will stay that way until you:

• Power Off / Exit Game
• Open Minigames
• Enter Mario Vs. Luigi This means that soft resetting (L + R + Start + Select) will preserve the RNG manipulation.

I recommend this for all runners* because not only is the blue shell in 1-2 100% consistent, but most overworld RNG (at least in any% or no powerups) is very consistent, and you'll save time due to this on nearly every attempt.

*Due to how the WiiU emulates DS functions (mainly the clock I think?), this RNG manipulation does not work on WiiU Virtual Console. If you're on WiiU Virtual Console, you can create a Restore Point on the file select, which also saves the RNG state. From that state you can find a way to play 1-1 that gets a blue shell in 1-2 (RNG manip past this point is too difficult for RTA).

If you are interested in mini manip, there is some info here (I may or may not add to this guide/elsewhere about mini manip in the future)