SM64 Monthly Report: May 2023

It's finally here.
Thanks for waiting!
Info on this month's stories:
1. Behind the Chain Chomp's Gate Collab
Dommypwnz's Behind the Chain Chomp's Gate Collab, opened in February, was completed this month. The collab features 27 entries, as well as a finale by Dommypwnz, in which characters try capturing the power star located behind the Chain Chomp in Bob.
Watch the collab video here: • Super Mario 64 Collab:...
Source: Dommypwnz
2. Saturn-Legacy Updates
Saturn, the machinima-focused version of SM64 for PC by sm64rise, was updated in May. The update brought a new Copy/Paste feature for the camera angle and the location of the character on the map. The camera angle may either be loaded to its exact location it was in when copied; or, when using the Relative option, the camera perspective in relation to the position of the character can be loaded. Apart from this segment of Saturn's update, the program's keyframe system, introduced in January, has been expanded to additional Saturn features and optimized in preparation for future additions. Finally, Saturn has gotten other improvements in the Invulnerability mode, Moonjump functions, and the Machinima Camera; animation support for more advanced character models; and improvements to the Creator Mario model included with the program.
Sources: Rise Realm Discord server, Saturn
3. SM64DS Machinima Tutorial
A clear starting resource for making machinima in SM64DS is now accessible in The Best NSMB's SM64DS Machinima Tutorial. Essential processes, such as working with animations, freezing the camera, replacing maps, and changing in-game textures (necessary for working with different expressions) are covered in the approximately 15-minute guide. A short section on video editing is included as well. Linked to the tutorial is a pack of SM64DS machinima resources.
Watch it here: • SM64DS Machinima Tutorial
Source: The Best NSMB
4. Niall Drama
Brief conflict on Twitter occurred early in May when Niall posted a banner-styled SM64 artwork promoted as a "better" version of a similar work by SuperG64. Following a couple of negative responses, a string of insulting replies by Niall directed at Dommypwnz was the highest point of tension around the situation. Shortly after, Niall took down these replies and expressed regret for this action. Through later portions of the month, more instances of drama involving Niall occurred.
Sources: Niall, various Twitter users, various Discord servers/groups
5. Other Releases
Links to other releases from the month of May:
-MrGameAndSketch's updated Goomba model:
• [SM64 Mod Update] Goom...
-VioIce64's Rosalina release for Saturn:
• Video
(Likely based on Enkal's Rosalina model released through Team Toad)
-Italians Rise machinima team:
/ @riseitalians1234
(Important info about Italians Rise that was left out of the video: SEPTIALIZO founded the Italians Rise group according to a recent comment, and EMF64 has said that SMV4's main role (in the founding of the group) was creating the team's RUclips channel. EMF64 is currently an involved member in managing its projects.
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-No-shirt Mario model (inspired by Super Mario Odyssey) by Team Short 64: • Video
-Several releases by Lazym12:
King Boo model: • Boo Night Fever Paper ...
Angel Island and Riders Knuckles: • Sky Sanctuary Act 1 So...
N64 Promo Mario: • The Princess's Secret ...
Tails Nine In SM64: • The Storm TheFatRat SM...
Sources: Various linked releases, SEPTIALIZO, EMF64
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