Well, it's still not too late to ditch the idea of blue yoshi and the star road all together, if that makes everyone start more on even ground. I don't really know how much of an advantage it's going to bring, I don't remember the levels all that well. Up to you guys!

Also, I forgot to write this in the rules, but no save states! That should be a given by now, though. I'll add it.

edit: Lulz at the really small super mario world pic in the opening post.

edit2: My skype handle is gulpestyggen, and I added you all to skype just now.