The Cult of Mario Kart

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The Cult of Mario Kart; Super MK thru MK8
Tweet Topic Started: Jan 16 2013, 01:51 PM (7,474 Views)
Guite	Jun 13 2014, 02:22 PM Post #181
Senior Member Posts: 284 Group: Senior Members Member #1,556 Joined: June 7, 2013	Even though I've only played a couple of hours now, I have to agree with bluedog. I played every cup of Grand Prix 50cc once and never lost a race (it was pretty easy). The next day I decided to try 1 online match and the entire time it was pretty chaotic. I was bouncing from 3rd to 10th really quickly because once I got hit, I would be pummeled 2 or 3 more times before I was able to really start moving again. I believe I finished 5th which I thought was pretty good since I remember reading that everyone was doing okay as well. Yesterday I finally got a decent amount of free time to dedicate to MK8 and I played the first 3 Grand Prix 100cc races. Once again I found them pretty easy but on the last third of the last lap of the last race I got blue shelled and ended up second for one of them so that was a little annoying , but I've still found it easier than MK Wii when leading. Then I decided to try my hands out at online again and I found it surprisingly very easy. I could tell that none of the people had very high scores (highest I raced against was 1200) but I won almost every race and didn't face too much assault at the front of the pack, again like what Bluedog described. I did periodically use my items though until I held on to a "sonic boom" or whatever that speaker-looking item is as it saved me from one or two blue shells (its nice that you can get that item while in first). As for my overall thoughts about MK 8 so far though, I love it. The graphics overall are amazing and probably my favourite improvement. Making some of the old tracks work with the gravity shifts is also pretty cool. I don't remember the name of my favourite track right now, but its something to do with going into the clouds and there is a lightning speed pads, etc. I like that one the most because the music is from Mario Galaxy I think and it brings back good memories As for some negatives, what is up with holding one item at a time? I believe every other Mario Kart has allowed you to hold things like bananas behind you and then pick up another item, and so I've had a difficult time adjusting to not being able to do that. Also, I find the item distribution strange weird and many items seem way rarer than others, even when in last place. For example, coins and green shells are the main things I see right now, where before it used to be bananas and fake item boxes (glad those are gone). The newly introduced items also seem the rarest to me. I was playing with a friend locally last night and I was 5th when all of a sudden I got this "MK 8" item (no idea if it has a name) that was made up of 8 items like banana, shell, mushroom all circling the kart. I'd never heard of it, seen it, or gotten it during my hours played already which I thought was strange (my brief time with that item also confused me about its value because I couldn't tell how to choose an item out of the revolving ones so it was hard to use the one I wanted). Also, playing locally was the first time I got (or saw) the boomerang my friend got a fire flower which was also news to me. I have yet to see the piranha plant as well. Anyway, I'm enjoying it a lot so far even with the strange item system so far, and I'm sure I'll get used to that
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EnvyFox	Jun 13 2014, 02:47 PM Post #182
Senior Member Posts: 857 Group: Senior Members Member #1,841 Joined: October 8, 2013	Well I've finally gotten every gold trophy in all of the classes on Mario Kart 8. I didn't get triple gold stars on all of them yet, but that's something I go for every now and again. For now, it's mainly online racing and battling for me. This is definitely one of the best Mario Kart games I've ever played and I am definitely glad to have gotten this as a gift from my parents. As far as I can tell, the only big problem I have with the game is that the racing and battle modes share the same tracks. Come on, Nintendo! I loved the more arena-styled stages from past Mario Kart games. Not sure if this started with Mario Kart 7 or if this is something new, but I just hope they fix that in later installments. It's still not enough to stop me for playing this one for years to come. P.S. - Anyone else here wish they could drive around Peach's castle at the Royal Raceway track just like on Mario Kart 64?



bluedogrulez	Jun 15 2014, 07:39 AM Post #183
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Anyone else having connection issues? Been getting disconnected last night and this a.m. Big N may have to expand its capacity....
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Grizzmeister	Jun 15 2014, 11:02 AM Post #184
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	bluedogrulez Jun 15 2014, 07:39 AM Anyone else having connection issues? Been getting disconnected last night and this a.m. Big N may have to expand its capacity.... You mean the communication error glitch?
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


bluedogrulez	Jun 15 2014, 12:16 PM Post #185
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Yep. Seems like the online racing server (or whatever the technical term is) was struggling the last 24 hours. UPDATE: Played for about a solid hour at 5PMish NYC time without disconnection. Maybe Big N is getting this under control. Seems fixable. Edited by bluedogrulez, Jun 16 2014, 07:50 AM.
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Grizzmeister	Jun 18 2014, 09:11 AM Post #186
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Those wanting to get the most out of Mario Kart 8 may want to use this handy vehicle builder app. MK8 Kart Builder Seems like most of the really skilled players on-line are using heavy characters now. I'm mostly using Wario although I occasionally play as Donkey Kong for a little variety. Doesn't really matter who I use, I still win or lose about the same. Mario Kart 8 is a drop-dead gorgeous game and even though I don't win as consistently as I did in Mario Kart Wii, I'm still having a really good time with it.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Grizzmeister	Jun 23 2014, 07:19 AM Post #187
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Mario Kart 8 Mercedes Car DLC Coming West "European and North American Mario Kart 8 owners are set to get the Mercedes GLA car DLC already confirmed for Japan. The development was confirmed by Nintendo's Twitter account, with a vague summer release window also revealed." In my opinion, the DLC should be free as it's essentially an advertisement for Mercedes. I'd also like to see Nintendo fix the item balance issues as a patch associated with the DLC.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Mk II	Jun 23 2014, 12:18 PM Post #188
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	Quote: In my opinion, the DLC should be free as it's essentially an advertisement for Mercedes It will be free in Japan so it's probably a safe bet that it will be available free of charge in our regions as well. And i'm pretty sure that Mercedes paid quite handsomely for this prominent product placement so everybody wins.



bluedogrulez	Jun 23 2014, 04:28 PM Post #189
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Is it me or is there a Tropicana sign above one of the storefronts in Toad Harbor?
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Grizzmeister	Jun 25 2014, 07:56 AM Post #190
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Here's another resource for those of you who enjoy tuning your karts as much as actually racing them. Mario Kart 8 Stats Calculator It's always hard balancing games that have several variables and MK8 is no exception. Right now, while racing on-line in the higher VR races, you see heavy characters like Bowser, Donkey Kong, Rosalina or Metal Mario almost exclusively. Hopefully Nintendo's first patch for the game will give lighter characters a buff that makes them more competitive.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Grizzmeister	Jun 26 2014, 07:48 AM Post #191
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	As of now, these are my 5 favorite tracks in Mario Kart 8. 1) Mario Kart Stadium 2) GBA Mario Circuit 3) Thwomp Ruins 4) Mario Circuit 5) N64 Royal Raceway Random Mario Kart thought for today: I like the N64 original Toad's Turnpike music better than the remixed version from Mario Kart 8. Thoughts?
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


bluedogrulez	Jun 26 2014, 08:04 AM Post #192
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	I think I agree with you on that, Grizz. My MK8 top 5: 1. Electrodome. Pure fun. 2. Bowsers Castle. Love the soundtrack and the challenge. 3. Mario Kart Stadium. 4. Sunshine Airport 5. Royal Raceway. And my "oh, please don't select" list: 1. Rainbow Road 2. Mt. Wario 3. Piranha Plant Slide (just bc I'm horrid on these courses)
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Grizzmeister	Jun 26 2014, 09:33 AM Post #193
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	bluedogrulez Jun 26 2014, 08:04 AM Bowsers Castle. Love the soundtrack and the challenge. Bowser's Castle has one of the best musical scores in the game, IMHO. Mario Kart 8 Music - Bowser's Castle Twisted Mansion has some incredible music too. I love the way this theme has a sort of Danny Elfman vibe to it. Mario Kart 8 Music - Twisted Mansion
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


bluedogrulez	Jul 1 2014, 01:25 PM Post #194
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Is it me or are the kids online getting faster?!?!? My goodness, I barely can manage a VERY occasional 2nd or 3rd place. And it seems like the bikes with less heavies are on the rise . . . .
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Grizzmeister	Jul 2 2014, 11:23 AM Post #195
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	bluedogrulez Jul 1 2014, 01:25 PM Is it me or are the kids online getting faster?!?!? My goodness, I barely can manage a VERY occasional 2nd or 3rd place. And it seems like the bikes with less heavies are on the rise . . . . I'm at just over 3200 VR and all I see are heavies, either on bikes or karts, on-line. Just earned the golden tires this morning by beating all the Time Trial staff ghosts. Man, some of those ghosts can be a bear! Here are three that caused me the most trouble. 1) Bone Dry Dunes: At first I hated this track because of its sharp turns but after racing on it so many times I've actually come to love it. The music for this track has got a catchy Spanish flair that I really enjoy. 2) Twisted Mansion: The ghost on this track is surprisingly challenging considering it's not a heavy character. 3) Dolphin Shoals: This staff ghost runs a very competitive line that's tough to beat without the right kart combo. So now I have the gold kart and gold tires and I'll probably keep playing Mario Kart 8 regularly until I eventually earn the gold glider. After that I'll take a break by sinking my teeth in to Pikmin 3.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


bluedogrulez	Jul 2 2014, 01:57 PM Post #196
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Grizzmeister Jul 2 2014, 11:23 AM I'm at just over 3200 VR WOW
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Grizzmeister	Jul 3 2014, 07:21 AM Post #197
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	bluedogrulez Jul 2 2014, 01:57 PM Grizzmeister Jul 2 2014, 11:23 AM I'm at just over 3200 VR WOW Child's play compared to beating the Bone Dry Dunes Time Trial staff ghost. BTW, I'm now over 3300 VR. It's actually pretty easy to gain VR when you're racing against people with 4000 VR or higher. Even if I place 7th or 8th I still get points. * Random MK8 thought for the day: Without the ability to carry two items, the triple red shell has become overpowered.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Grizzmeister	Jul 4 2014, 06:22 PM Post #198
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Mario Kart 8 Happy Meals Released Early And Are Now Available At McDonald's
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Boomdiers	Jul 4 2014, 06:54 PM Post #199
The Bombinator! Posts: 1,022 Group: Senior Members Member #1,308 Joined: March 2, 2013	Grizzmeister Jul 3 2014, 07:21 AM bluedogrulez Jul 2 2014, 01:57 PM Grizzmeister Jul 2 2014, 11:23 AM I'm at just over 3200 VR WOW Child's play compared to beating the Bone Dry Dunes Time Trial staff ghost. BTW, I'm now over 3300 VR. It's actually pretty easy to gain VR when you're racing against people with 4000 VR or higher. Even if I place 7th or 8th I still get points. * Random MK8 thought for the day: Without the ability to carry two items, the triple red shell has become overpowered. I'm over 3500 VR and the maximium VR u can get is 9999 vr
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Grizzmeister	Jul 6 2014, 07:02 AM Post #200
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	I got my first one! Had to start off with everybody's favorite plumber Mario. Next on the list is Donkey Kong.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


kartmaster	Jul 6 2014, 08:31 AM Post #201
Coffee Drinker Posts: 2,024 Group: Moderators Member #1,870 Joined: October 27, 2013	Sweet! My um... son... really wants a happy meal now. (Or both of us) Hehe.
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Cabanon	Jul 6 2014, 04:04 PM Post #202
Elite Posts: 4,585 Group: Legendary Member #505 Joined: May 8, 2011	pretty sure you cant get all of them at the same place. why dont we start a thread to exchange these little happy meal MK8 figurines !



DarkLink	Jul 8 2014, 02:57 AM Post #203
Senior Member Posts: 574 Group: Senior Members Member #1,905 Joined: November 18, 2013	Just hit 5005 VR. I have to say that it is getting harder to gain now. Often I am the one with the highest vr in group. And everybody is also very good at that level, so winning every time is hard. A win gives 8-12 2nd 7-8 3rd around 5 4th around 3 5th nothing If I'm lucky I can join a grp with 7000+ but then we are only 3-6 people, so the win-loss ratio pulls you down again harder if you loose. I saw a 9800vr the other day, that's just insane. He got 5 Points for win. Edited by DarkLink, Jul 8 2014, 02:58 AM.
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bluedogrulez	Jul 8 2014, 06:14 AM Post #204
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Wow, darklink, that is a great VR!! I am stalled out at 2100. I think my racing lines are very good, drift and boost a ton, but I am still struggling in the "kill zones" (after item boxes). Shell fwd, shell backwards, drag item, it just does seem to work for me for 3 full laps. Probably need a vehicle change and work with that in the time trials for awhile. Frustrating (but still intensely fun).
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DarkLink	Jul 8 2014, 06:37 AM Post #205
Senior Member Posts: 574 Group: Senior Members Member #1,905 Joined: November 18, 2013	I had the same problem, so I changed my setup. I have a pretty high win ratio with this. (Top 3 in 8/10 Races) Grizz already pointed out that time trials should sacrifice every other stat for speed. However in online battle mode I go for maximum handling und acceleration, I run: -The Rocket Bike -Small Tires -MK8TV Glider -with Rosalina or Waluigi This lets me boost out of the kill zones when hit faster than anybody else and I can attach myself to others for wind shadow boost more easy. Also I can cut corners with this hardcore. Even if somebody rams me with his cart and my direction changes, I can start a new drift even while in corner and still cut the straightest line. Edited by DarkLink, Jul 8 2014, 06:38 AM.
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Grizzmeister	Jul 8 2014, 07:12 AM Post #206
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	DarkLink Jul 8 2014, 02:57 AM Just hit 5005 VR. 5005 VR, OMG! Figures that a member from Germany would be the master racer. I'm hovering around 3700 VR with my goal being to collect 10,000 coins so I can finally get the Golden Glider. Seems to be taking a lot longer than I thought it would.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


DarkLink	Jul 8 2014, 12:34 PM Post #207
Senior Member Posts: 574 Group: Senior Members Member #1,905 Joined: November 18, 2013	You have to play with friends to achieve that the fastest way. The collected coins of all 4 players will count towards the achievement. 40 per race = 160 per GP 1000/160 = 62,5 That's 63 Grand Prix's. Not too bad. Otherwise you need 250GP's or 1000 races, that will just take forever
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bluedogrulez	Jul 13 2014, 05:56 AM Post #208
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	@DarkLink: hey, i took your advice and my online fortunes are definitely improving! Going with DK/jet bike/rollers/clouds, which has same stats as the setup you recommended. Kill zones are becoming less of a problem and finishing 2-6 is happening most of the time. Still some growing pains learning a completely different drift than my heavy/F1 setup, but getting there. Thanks again for the pro tip!
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Grizzmeister	Jul 15 2014, 01:02 PM Post #209
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	I hadn't played Mario Kart 8 since Friday night. Logged in and played three on-line matches today and was rewarded with the Golden Glider!
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


kartmaster	Jul 15 2014, 02:26 PM Post #210
Coffee Drinker Posts: 2,024 Group: Moderators Member #1,870 Joined: October 27, 2013	Congrats, Grizz!
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