Mario Kart Wii - Gen. Discussion & Info

If you can take out a real good moto player with a kart, then your pretty damn good. As you folks told me earlier about the cycle being the best (wario bike seems to be my cat's meow) you weren't kidding. Granted a lot of the classic courses seem to work better with karts.

Anyone figure out what the deal is with getting 3 stars? I only got it on two 50cc's so far. It looks like you have to
a) Beat the computer second place by a good 10+ seconds, if not more
b) Never bump into walls, except maybe once or twice
c) Never fall off
and lastly d) Hardly ever use items
 
Okay so, is anyone having this same problem? I click on my friend to meet up with him, but the room I get in doesn't have him. Just some random people I've never seen before.

This is the first time this has happened and it's beginning to really piss me off. We even re-added each other and it keeps occurring. But, when he meets up with me, he doesn't have any problems.

What in the fuck is up?
 
After getting golds through 150cc, I think I've hit a slump at mirror mode. The mirrored tracks and constantly being pelted with items netted me my first few sets of bronzes and silvers :(
 
[quote name='rgd2blck']Here is a typical online session for me. I'm having so much lag-free fun even though I get worked in every game.

COUNTDOWN: 3...2 (presses 2)...1...

BOOST

sweet in the pack go go get a question box get a question box

RAMMED OFFROAD, DROPS FROM 4th to 10th

goddammit go go

BACK ON COURSE, GETS QUESTION MARK BOX

bullet bullet bullet come on bullet BULLET

GETS STAR

goddammit

USES STAR

go go go

HITS 9th PLACE PLAYER

hahaha eat it

FALLS OFF COURSE, DROPS TO 12th

goddammit

DROPPED ONTO COURSE (presses 2), BOOST

go go

HITS RAMP

come on

STUNT

yesss

FLIES OFF COURSE

goddammit

DROPPED ONTO COURSE (presses 2), BOOST

go go go

GETS QUESTION MARK BOX

bullet bullet bullet BULLET BULLET BUULLLEETTTT

GETS BULLET BILL

yessssssssss

USES BULLET BILL

hahahhahahahahhahahhahaa

MOVES UP TO 4th

yesssss

DRIFTS TURN

come on go go

DRIFTS OFF COURSE, DROPS TO 6th

what the hell

BACK ON COURSE

gooooo

HIT BY RED SHELL, DROPS TO 8th

shit

HIT BY RED SHELL, DROPS TO 11th

shiiittttt

HIT BY RANDOM BOUNCING GREEN SHELL

oh come onnnnnn gogogogooogogogo

LIMPS INTO 11th PLACE FINISH

sweet, one more round
[/quote]


That sounds exactly like me on rainbow road.
 
I finally finished 1-starring all of 150cc last night. I haven't started Mirror Mode yet. At least I don't have to 1 star anything there. I don't know how different Mirror Mode is from 150cc, but in 150cc, items weren't much of a problem as in previous cups.
 
I'm getting tired of all of the GBA Bowser's Castle 3 and SNES Ghost Valley 2 votes that happen online. The only reason they are being played is because they have shortcuts that most new players don't know about and pretty much guarantee that someone who has been doing a little google searching will win the race if they can pull them off.

Granted, the Bower's Castle 3 one is probably extrememly hard to pull off in an actual race, the benefit of doing is has to be huge.
 
[quote name='ArthurDigbySellers']I'm getting tired of all of the GBA Bowser's Castle 3 and SNES Ghost Valley 2 votes that happen online. The only reason they are being played is because they have shortcuts that most new players don't know about and pretty much guarantee that someone who has been doing a little google searching will win the race if they can pull them off.

Granted, the Bower's Castle 3 one is probably extrememly hard to pull off in an actual race, the benefit of doing is has to be huge.[/QUOTE]

Have you seen the Toad's Factory shortcut with the massive jump toward the end of the lap? It's amazing. I witnessed it the other day, but I haven't yet tried it.
 
[quote name='dothog']Have you seen the Toad's Factory shortcut with the massive jump toward the end of the lap? It's amazing. I witnessed it the other day, but I haven't yet tried it.[/quote]

No, and I have no idea where that would be.
 
[quote name='ArthurDigbySellers']I'm getting tired of all of the GBA Bowser's Castle 3 and SNES Ghost Valley 2 votes that happen online. The only reason they are being played is because they have shortcuts that most new players don't know about and pretty much guarantee that someone who has been doing a little google searching will win the race if they can pull them off.

Granted, the Bower's Castle 3 one is probably extrememly hard to pull off in an actual race, the benefit of doing is has to be huge.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='dothog']Have you seen the Toad's Factory shortcut with the massive jump toward the end of the lap? It's amazing. I witnessed it the other day, but I haven't yet tried it.[/QUOTE]

I haven't seen or heard of any of those shortcuts. Anyone interested in describing them? :)

This might just be because I'm too lazy to explore the track, but I just noticed that there's a chunk of the highway level that extends up into the mountains toward the beginning of the track. I'll have to check that out later on.

I'm having a hell of a time with the 150CC cups and unlocking
Dry Bowser
. I've got three of the four star rankings I need, but I just can't manage the last one in the Star Cup - inevitably, I'll be knocked off the track into the lava in Bowser's Castle or the nothingness in Rainbow Road by the fucking CPU and their fucking POW blocks. The best I've managed so far is an A. :bomb:
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']I haven't seen or heard of any of those shortcuts. Anyone interested in describing them? :)

This might just be because I'm too lazy to explore the track, but I just noticed that there's a chunk of the highway level that extends up into the mountains toward the beginning of the track. I'll have to check that out later on.

I'm having a hell of a time with the 150CC cups and unlocking
Dry Bowser
. I've got three of the four star rankings I need, but I just can't manage the last one in the Star Cup - inevitably, I'll be knocked off the track into the lava in Bowser's Castle or the nothingness in Rainbow Road by the fucking CPU and their fucking POW blocks. The best I've managed so far is an A. :bomb:[/quote]

Here is GBA Bowser's Castle 3 (props to anyone who pulls this off online)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqeXVY9KRU

Here is SNES Ghost Valley 2 (not as dramatic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Q2iyBLzRo
 
So for all of you who nonchalantly blew through at least 50cc and 100cc, are you series veterans?

Last night was the first time I felt like I was really starting to get the hang of true racing in this game, and beat my first staff ghost. I beat a cup on 50cc and won every race by at least three seconds, sometimes more. I still only got an A ranking. The only cup I've gotten a star on is the very first one.

I also havent seen much talk about the battle mode here. I haven't even tried it yet. I don't want to totally dismiss what used to be my favorite part of the game though (last time I played was on the N64). Is anyone enjoying battle more that the other modes? Any recommendations that might get me hooked (i.e. go online right away, try this course...)?
 
[quote name='ArthurDigbySellers']Here is GBA Bowser's Castle 3 (props to anyone who pulls this off online)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqeXVY9KRU

Here is SNES Ghost Valley 2 (not as dramatic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Q2iyBLzRo[/QUOTE]

Wow. Those are impressive. :shock:

I don't think I'd ever be able to pull those off consistently in online races, and I haven't come across anyone who can yet. I just figured those courses were popular because of nostalgia.

[quote name='mephitical']So for all of you who nonchalantly blew through at least 50cc and 100cc, are you series veterans?

Last night was the first time I felt like I was really starting to get the hang of true racing in this game, and beat my first staff ghost. I beat a cup on 50cc and won every race by at least three seconds, sometimes more. I still only got an A ranking. The only cup I've gotten a star on is the very first one.

I also havent seen much talk about the battle mode here. I haven't even tried it yet. I don't want to totally dismiss what used to be my favorite part of the game though (last time I played was on the N64). Is anyone enjoying battle more that the other modes? Any recommendations that might get me hooked (i.e. go online right away, try this course...)?[/QUOTE]

I got the N64 version ten years ago as my first N64 game, and I've spent a ton of time with it, Double Dash, and Super Circuit. I guess I do count as a series veteran. :)

I've only had my DS since Christmas and I haven't gotten around to picking up Mario Kart DS just yet; I figure it's going to be on the shelves for a while, and I'll get it once I'm tired of the Wii version (which is going to take a very long time, if history holds).

As far as Battle, I liked the older free-for-all version better, but understand that it wouldn't work at all online. The team-based version is still a lot of fun, but a lot of it depends on whether or not you get paired up with decent partners. It loses its appeal when you realize you're the only one on your team with a score above zero.

My favorite battle course is actually the retro GBA one - save for four barriers and the outside walls it's completely open, so it's probably the one that requires the most skill. If you liked the N64 version, the skyscraper course is in there, and the Chomp Wheel and Block Plaza (those names might not be quite right) are spiritual successors to the donut course and the old block level. There isn't a successor to the tri-level course, unfortunately.

The new courses are a little meh compared to the older ones. Funky Stadium would be good if you had a full slate of 12, but it's too big for smaller matches. It's too bad that's the one everyone seems to vote for online. :bomb:

Overall? I like Battle. It's different, but not in a bad way, and I've still had a blast playing it. :)
 
[quote name='Bavgate']Toad's Factory shortcut: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8VrCYCswRow

Horrible quality, but you get the picture.[/QUOTE]
Ugh, that's not what I remember from the online race I was in. It looked a lot cooler in the moment. We were battling for 1st and we hit that ramp, and the guy practically flew to the bulldozers. Still, it shaves a couple seconds off if you have a shroom to spare.

Oh, and to Walrus and any others who're intimidated by shortcuts, don't be. The GV2 shortcut is no problem. Wheelie into it and that's all you need to get the speed required to make the jump. You should hit it every lap. BC3, on the other hand, is ridiculous.
 
Does anyone know if the glitch on the DK Jungle Parkway from MK64 is in this game?

On another note, I was finally able to unlock everything, including Mii Outfit B tonight. I just need to work on starring a few Mirror cups and getting the gold wheel.

Looking at the complete character selection screen, the non-symmetry makes me hope for two additional characters from DLC, but I'm sure I'm wrong. Regardless, an awesome game.
 
[quote name='wjhard63']Does anyone know if the glitch on the DK Jungle Parkway from MK64 is in this game?[/quote]

If you are talking about where you can fall through the course near the finish line, no. There is a shortcut near the end of the track that cuts off some time. After you go through the final bridge into the cave, there is a point where there is a hill on the left side of the track and th track curves left around it. If you have a mushroom you can boost over the hill and you will fly over it and basically smack your cart into the top of the exit of the cave. Cuts a little chunk of the track out.
 
Wow, just played my first 150cc today and it was brutal, although it seems like the post-gp ranking is a lot more lenient than 50cc 100cc. I managed to get 1st, 3rd, 1st, and 12th and still make an "A".
 
:shock:
So I followed Decrot into a worldwide match and there's a girl (very scary looking one at that) named lili boo here from Europe. I R FAMOUS.
 
[quote name='lilboo']:shock:
So I followed Decrot into a worldwide match and there's a girl (very scary looking one at that) named lili boo here from Europe. I R FAMOUS.[/quote]
i thought lili boo was you lol
 
[quote name='BlueLobstah']The hell? I thought blue shells couldn't follow you thru cannons? :([/QUOTE]

They can. I had that same thought, and wasn't thrilled when the fucker actually hit me.
 
i had my first blue shell dodge. as it was getting close i used the 3 mushrooms i had, and it exploded behind me.

as far as i can tell, that's the only way to dodge them in this game.

and i've finally unlocked everything. getting a 1 star or better on all of the 150 cups and mirror cups is a bit of a bitch, but it's doable. now i'm looking into just playing online, which is the funnest aspect of the game anyway.
 
Is every CAG with this game on the East Coast? I'll probably never get to race you guys. Did 2P local online battle with a friend last night - no lag and it was really fun once we figured out the different modes. It was especially fun to team up on someone who had a name or face we didn't like.
 
[quote name='BlueLobstah']The hell? I thought blue shells couldn't follow you thru cannons? :([/QUOTE]

i had one race on dk mountain years ago, where the blue shell actually passed me in the cannon and then continued to circle the track passing everybody. i was so perplexed as i watched it fly by. it was the saddest thing ever. and i could not stop laughing.
 
[quote name='JohnnyFoxDarko']Is there anyway to change the Mii voice? :[[/QUOTE]

Yes.
Change your size. If your a small guy, go to the Mii plaza make him bigger. Their 3 voices for the Miis (well 6, but 3 for guys and 3 for girls) depending on their size.
 
[quote name='buttle']i had one race on dk mountain years ago, where the blue shell actually passed me in the cannon and then continued to circle the track passing everybody. i was so perplexed as i watched it fly by. it was the saddest thing ever. and i could not stop laughing.[/quote]
The blue shell was flying around

looking

for a friend.
 
I miss playing this game! Anyone want to play a few games later on? (In about three hours from now?

EDIT: Is there anyone they don't have an animation of "Carameldanssen"?
 
[quote name='lilboo']Yes.
Change your size. If your a small guy, go to the Mii plaza make him bigger. Their 3 voices for the Miis (well 6, but 3 for guys and 3 for girls) depending on their size.[/quote]
Wait, if I'm a small guy I have to go to the Mii Plaza and make him bigger?
 
[quote name='JohnnyFoxDarko']Wait, if I'm a small guy I have to go to the Mii Plaza and make him bigger?[/QUOTE]

They have pills for that.
 
[quote name='JohnnyFoxDarko']Wait, if I'm a small guy I have to go to the Mii Plaza and make him bigger?[/QUOTE]

Yup! If your a medium guy, you'll have the medium karts & bikes and have a deeper voicer...or a big guy and you'll have the large bikes/karts and have the 'deepest' voice. Not very deep, but still. I'm a small Mii and he sounds like Mickey Mouse after he got gang banged.
 
does anybody know how the game decides if you're playing in mirror mode online.

i discovered for the first time today that it sometimes will throw your group into this mode. this makes me really happy actually. something to give the game a little more variety.
 
I just had my first race where I completely destroyed the competition - I was Toad with the
Blue Falcon
, and I did so well on Rainbow Road that I not only lapped the people in last place but I finished so far ahead of second place that he didn't cross the finish line before the 30 second timeout limit.

This probably won't be a regular event, but damn. That felt good. \\:D/

[quote name='Sway']How can you tell if you unlocked an expert staff ghost in Time Trials?[/QUOTE]

On the screen that lists your five best times (the second one that appears after the time trial), it's one line at the bottom of the screen. It's easy to miss - I did the first few times.

[quote name='lilboo']:rofl:
George Washington > Gothic Walrus[/QUOTE]

But I thought we were friends! :cry:
 
[quote name='Gothic Walrus']I just had my first race where I completely destroyed the competition - I was Toad with the
Blue Falcon
, and I did so well on Rainbow Road that I not only lapped the people in last place but I finished so far ahead of second place that he didn't cross the finish line before the 30 second timeout limit.

This probably won't be a regular event, but damn. That felt good. \\:D/



On the screen that lists your five best times (the second one that appears after the time trial), it's one line at the bottom of the screen. It's easy to miss - I did the first few times.



But I thought we were friends! :cry:[/quote]
I saw that.
 
[quote name='JohnnyFoxDarko']I saw that.[/QUOTE]

Yep - I was in your races, though it was a pain in the ass to get there. My Wii actually froze up the first time I tried to meet up with you, and then you had a full slate of racers for about five minutes so I couldn't join.

You're already doing really well online, given how long you've had the game. I'm impressed, and I will be up until you start beating me regularly and awe becomes fury. ;)
 
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