fleetwud AmbitiousButRubbish 49741 Posts user info edit post |
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BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
Changed my mii to medium size and now use the Mach Bike instead of large mii/Flame Runner.
This has easily put me over 8000+ on the WFC for the first time. You just much more are able to recover from freak happenings that would plummet you ~100+ pts in one race.... I also don't feel much of a difference in top speed either.... 9/1/2008 6:28:42 PM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
i've had my copy for about a month now...haven't gotten around to taking it out of the shrink wrap 9/1/2008 8:26:38 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^^yeah I use the Sneakster bike. Its got a HIGH top speed and decent acceleration/handling. With the speed I have I can usually put a lot of distance on other players, so even if I get hit with a blue I'm usually still in the lead.
I've almost got 3 stars in 100cc (1 cup left) but its still fairly difficult in 50cc. What are the requirements? I assume that its just racing flawlessly, but I also wonder if margin of victory has something to do with it. 9/2/2008 8:34:53 PM |
whotboy All American 740 Posts user info edit post |
I watched today as the cpu cheated in a grand prix. Birdo was the second place finisher in the first 2 races, so she had the 2nd highest point total, at the end of the 3rd race I looked behind me to watch them finish, and toad hit her with a red shell and passed her across the line to finish 2nd by a good bit. When the score screen came up it gave birdo points for second place, presumably to make sure that it would be more difficult for me to win gold. 9/4/2008 11:49:44 AM |
Wraith All American 27257 Posts user info edit post |
^Yeah I've noticed stuff like that too. If you look at the map while you finish, people will rank differently then what they were at when you finished. 9/4/2008 2:10:13 PM |
shmorri2 All American 10003 Posts user info edit post |
I'm sure once you cross the line, it locks the places for the computer, so they don't race it out to the end once you've finished... 9/4/2008 2:35:14 PM |
Wraith All American 27257 Posts user info edit post |
That's what I meant. Like when I finish first if yoshi is behind me and toad behind him on the map, I've seen it still put toad as second place. 9/4/2008 2:45:18 PM |
NYMountnMan Veteran 498 Posts user info edit post |
Anyone still play on here? 9/25/2008 10:56:22 PM |
tschudi All American 6195 Posts user info edit post |
haven't played in a while, need to get back into it 9/25/2008 11:05:35 PM |
zorthage 1+1=5 17148 Posts user info edit post |
work got a wii and mario kart, people play in the afternoon a bunch 9/25/2008 11:24:57 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^^^I was playing online two days ago for probably 90 minutes or so. Got my ranking up over 9000 for the first time! Only to plummet hard a few minutes later. I hate those assholes that vote for short oval tracks. Anyway I'm back around 8900
I still like playing but haven't played a lot recently, been too busy with a lot of other stuff. Also I have a lot of TWW peeps on my friends list and they're NEVER online. Go figure. 9/26/2008 10:39:38 AM |
ShinAntonio Zinc Saucier 18947 Posts user info edit post |
9/26/2008 2:24:40 PM |
hypaone All American 11084 Posts user info edit post |
bump. I plan on buying it this weekend. (late as hell, I know) 11/13/2008 3:37:10 AM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
I want to play this more often, but who has the time? 11/13/2008 9:58:11 AM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
this is a great game. But after you master it, its hard to come back after you move on.... 11/13/2008 10:24:44 AM |
Spontaneous All American 27372 Posts user info edit post |
Can you play a two player grand prix and earn stuff cooperatively?
Nope.
[Edited on December 3, 2008 at 12:57 AM. Reason : ]
12/3/2008 12:51:07 AM |
NCSUWolfy All American 12966 Posts user info edit post |
my friends finally convinced me to get this for my wii. i picked it up last night and plan to get some practice in this weekend before i show up for online races 12/11/2008 10:49:52 AM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
i love this game... is there any way to select mirror cup when i am playing my wife at home? 12/11/2008 10:55:25 AM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^You have to get Gold in all the other cups to unlock the Mirror cup.
I'm still working on getting my 3 star rating, but I hardly ever play. Kust 8 more cups and I'm in!
Has anyone in here hit the 10,000 rating in online racing yet? I didn't realize there was a ceiling. 12/11/2008 1:17:21 PM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
i already unlocked the mirror cup. my question is can I play it while playing my wife... when we play 2 player it just automatically does 100cc. 12/11/2008 9:03:47 PM |
chas Veteran 238 Posts user info edit post |
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add me: chas 5327-2106-8864 12/19/2008 2:56:37 PM |
jocristian All American 7527 Posts user info edit post |
make sure you are playing under your license and not hers when you play two player 12/19/2008 3:59:20 PM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
oh, she has more shit unlocked thank i do 12/19/2008 4:56:44 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
mario kart with 2 wheels - $55 at samsclub. you have to go to a local sams, b/c it's sold out online. no problems finding one if you have a membership, they have plenty.
extra wheels $5 at circuit city. i got a $24 gift card b/c it wasn't ready on time. 12/20/2008 1:18:09 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
also you're only supposed to get the gift card if you spend over $25, but i guess this person wasn't paying attention. 12/20/2008 1:53:45 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
The wheel is a waste. Way easier to play with the wand and nunchuk 12/21/2008 1:51:15 PM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
wand and nunchuk ++ 12/21/2008 4:51:07 PM |
gunzz IS NÚMERO UNO 68205 Posts user info edit post |
anyone know of any in stock anywhere in raleigh? 12/22/2008 11:24:32 AM |
NCSUWolfy All American 12966 Posts user info edit post |
i third the wand and nunchuck strategy
someone told me this before i started playing so i never messed with the wheel
playing kart also helps me control my mario in super mario galaxy, which is hella fun too!! 12/22/2008 12:02:36 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
nope, checked most stores. unless you can catch a store as they are being unpacked.
even sams club is out, the pallet is empty. 12/22/2008 12:03:00 PM |
NCSUWolfy All American 12966 Posts user info edit post |
i bought my mario kart at walmart in la place, la... they had at least a dozen
try small town walmarts! 12/22/2008 1:26:56 PM |
crazywolf96 All American 1001 Posts user info edit post |
^haha! wish someone would've told me. I was just there over Thanksgiving. 12/22/2008 1:31:03 PM |
Nighthawk All American 19623 Posts user info edit post |
I've had my Mario Kart for about a year now. But a coworker wanted it badly for Christmas. I basically had to ring the Gamestop and Walmart in Roanoke Rapids for 3-4 days straight to see if a shipment arrived. 2 cases arrived one evening, and the next day by lunchtime they were down to 2 of the damn things when I went and picked it up for her. 12/22/2008 1:51:51 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^I call BS. Mariokart came out in April 2008. Its now December 2008...does not compute
I was at a small party Saturday night and everyone was pretty wasted. We played mariokart and everyone used the wheels except me, I used the wand/nunchuk. I won every race by almost 1/2 a lap and everyone was screaming bloody murder, saying I was cheating and had to use the wheel. So I did, and came in only 5th place, but my friends came in 10th, 11th, and 12th. Then I told them to bow down and kiss my ass 12/22/2008 3:34:05 PM |
gunzz IS NÚMERO UNO 68205 Posts user info edit post |
gamestop was being bitches about their last copy at crabtree yesterday. their system is not fair but i did get the last copy from their shipment yesterday for a gift
im thinking about trying to pick some up today to flip on CL 12/23/2008 11:16:48 AM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
^how so? I didn't realize this was so hard to find. 12/24/2008 1:12:37 PM |
DM Veteran 393 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I didn't realize this was so hard to find." |
It's Nintendo & it's December, everything is hard to find (Wii's, Wii Fit, Mario Kart, & DS's).12/24/2008 2:06:56 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "gamestop was being bitches about their last copy at crabtree yesterday. their system is not fair but i did get the last copy from their shipment yesterday for a gift" |
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[Edited on December 24, 2008 at 4:28 PM. Reason : j]12/24/2008 4:28:18 PM |
Nighthawk All American 19623 Posts user info edit post |
Damn only April? It seems like we have had the thing a year. But then we did only get the Wii last Christmas. Its been a LONG year.
I dunno what Gunzz was talking about, but its been hard as hell finding Mario Kart anywhere. Heard Wii Fit was a pain in the ass to get too. I know a BUNCH of nongaming friends and coworkers who have a Wii just for the sports games and WiiFit. I'm trying to get them into some of the other more casual games that they would enjoy. I want more people to play AC:WW and SSB:B with online! 12/25/2008 12:25:30 PM |
gunzz IS NÚMERO UNO 68205 Posts user info edit post |
i had the low down on when some was going to be at a local store. thats what i was talking about.
gamestop had one copy left and they made me wait in line (3 lines) and i had to be the first person to request it at the register...they wouldnt hand it to me to buy.
the person even told me it was behind the register and even though no body in the store requested the last copy, they still wouldnt let me hold it in my hand nor would they let me pay for it over the phone and pick up later in the day. refuckingtarded 12/25/2008 2:21:36 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "nor would they let me pay for it over the phone and pick up later in the day. refuckingtarded" |
that is their policy. you have to wait in line and request it. first come, first served.
i thought that made sense. now being able to buy online and pick up instore would actually serve them better, but stupid is as stupid does, ya know?12/25/2008 3:09:46 PM |
awwwwkenan All American 1432 Posts user info edit post |
i got a wii for christmas and two wheels...........but my parents couldnt find mario kart so i guess the hunt is on 12/25/2008 3:47:38 PM |
Rat Soup All American 7669 Posts user info edit post |
got it today for christmas. i'm enjoying it although i frequently choke when playing online. 12/25/2008 8:10:41 PM |
awwwwkenan All American 1432 Posts user info edit post |
found my copy......there was some at the Gamestop on Capital Blvd. yesterday if anybody is still looking for it 12/27/2008 10:13:35 AM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^^^return the wheels and buy another wand/nunchuk. Don't waste your time on the wheel, it blows. 12/27/2008 7:10:37 PM |
BeerzNBikes All American 3736 Posts user info edit post |
some of the beastliest online players use the wheel (mostly Asians & South Americans)
it boggles my mind that someone could get so good with that thing. I cant use it at all! 12/27/2008 10:08:37 PM |
tracer All American 13876 Posts user info edit post |
i'm better with the wiimote/nunchuck, but the wheel is more fun, so i usually use it. 12/28/2008 12:29:12 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^^to my knowledge I've never been whipped online by someone using a wheel.
How's the wheel more fun? B/c you're actually trying to "steer"? I'd just rather just have fun kicking peoples' asses with the nunchuk/wand. 12/28/2008 6:22:39 PM |
tracer All American 13876 Posts user info edit post |
yea, its just more fun to steer... for me. if winning is more fun for you, then i can understand likin the remote/nunchuck combo more. i definitely do better with it. but i just have more fun steering rather than just pushing buttons. 12/28/2008 10:28:53 PM |