I decided that an update to the Story Mode TAS from 2009 was long overdue. While the TAS has amazing board luck, the minigames are where I see most potential for improvement (particularly eliminating minigame repeats). I am open to working on this as a collab.
It uses SA-1, put to use in a way that allows creative level gimmicks that would be impossible otherwise in the Best world and many other levels throughout other worlds. Also, the secret final level has a massive amount of possibility for alternate paths.
This would be a great TAS that I'd love to see done. First, this hack is historically significant for being the first SMW hack to have 121 exits (the maximum amount possible with the game engine). Second, every level (except for the secret world) is open from the start, allowing route customization. Third, you start as Small Mario in every level, making flying over levels impossible in levels without a Cape. Lastly, the hack makes good use of the SA-1 chip.
You can get L2 Power Ring from the Advance Shop, thus getting it prior to D1. The Advance Shop has 1 Tier 3 ring for sale, and you can manipulate it to be the L2 Power Ring, a Tier 3 Ring.