Topic: Where is the Mario kart NWR Community?

[alegoicoe]

Needs to happen soon!!!

[Soren]

We need to start a few tournaments. Maybe one weeknight and another weekend so people can pick and choose.

[Caterkiller]

I know seriously! Should one of us just create a tournament room?

[alegoicoe]

I know seriously! Should one of us just create a tournament room?

Lets create one under NWR Forums

[Caterkiller]

Ok go for it and I will keep it in my signature for all to see. I go by Romance D online.


Ok I will make it. Broodwars you good for a race?

[alegoicoe]

Cool, i go by LivByDCreed

[Caterkiller]

NWR Community

1313 - 3956 - 7303


I'm there just waiting. For anyone... 

[alegoicoe]

already joined

[pokepal148]

Maybe if we didn't give the game a 7.5/10 we wouldn't be worrying about this and it would already be done.

[Caterkiller]

You got the game Poke? Join in!

[Caterkiller]

Man I got disconnected sorry.

[alegoicoe]

Man I got disconnected sorry.

Same here, i think it was a server error, I'll join later

[Caterkiller]

Man I got disconnected sorry.

Same here, i think it was a server error, I'll join later

Good games play you again some other time!

[nickmitch]

You guys can count me in starting tomorrow.  I've been away from my Wii U for a month! :O

[BranDonk Kong]

Gonna try to play tonight...but need to study.

[Caterkiller]

Gonna try to play tonight...but need to study.

Study?! What ah tell you bout all that?!

[Retro Deckades]

Good news! I was able to pick up my copy from the post office this evening, so I don't have to wait until Monday night! I will hopefully see everyone online sometime this weekend!

[alegoicoe]

we should try to get a sessions up and running around 9 or 10pm

[lolmonade]

My wife went into labor today, so I won't be able to get in on the action until at least Sunday.  I'll keep a lookout on Sunday to see if anyone is playing.

[NWR_insanolord]

That's no excuse. You've got Off-TV play, there's no reason you can't do both.

[Drizzt]

Can't wait to race with you guys

[Nile Boogie Returns]

Just got it! Gimme about 2 hrs to get reaclamated, its been some time!

[Br26]

NWR's hosting a weekend tournament! Code is 2515-0637-1346. More details on the front page!

[lolmonade]

That's no excuse. You've got Off-TV play, there's no reason you can't do both.

Trust me, I've thought of sneaking out of the hospital tomorrow to pick up my copy, and plug in the Wii U to our hospital room's tv.  My excitement to play Mariokart increased tenfold once we were told that the doctor was going to induce my wife today, so I couldn't pick up my preorder.

[Caterkiller]

Ok I'm joining in on the weekend tourney!

Congrats Lolmonade!

[alegoicoe]

NWR's hosting a weekend tournament! Code is 2515-0637-1346. More details on the front page!

what time?

[Adrock]

I don't even have the game yet. I wanted to wait for a sale, but I was willing to buy it when I buy my new TV which isn't available at Best Buy at the moment (in the size I want). Boo/hiss

[Caterkiller]

Holy smokes I've been playing this like crazy today! Everyone is so aggressive! It's so scary being in anything but first. People claw at each other while 1st player sails to freedom.

I don't know what it's like single player but I think this is the multiplayer Mario Kart I've been waiting for! The good items are soooo hard to come by. There is much more racing skill involved than dumb luck with like 1000 blue shells flying around.

Being able to hold on to only one item gives you  decent chance to catch up as well. I think the addition of the coin is really good actually. You can't keep a constant shell shield up.

[bustin98]

I have the game! Where is everyone?

[alegoicoe]

you can add me

[ShyGuy]

I canceled my pre-order after the low NWR review scores, so count me OUT.

[bustin98]

Come on, shyguy. Do you already have all the free games?

[ShyGuy]

I will probably pick it up this week.

[Caterkiller]

Remember guys if you've finished the official tournament we can still use to the other tournament room that was created in my signature.

[alegoicoe]

Remember guys if you've finished the official tournament we can still use to the other tournament room that was created in my signature.

I've been checking the community and is always empty

[lolmonade]

Remember guys if you've finished the official tournament we can still use to the other tournament room that was created in my signature.

I've been checking the community and is always empty

Same, I think the only way this'll work is if coordinated dates/times are scheduled.

[Nile Boogie Returns]

I was in "our" tourney room as well but its empty, although I thought that flag meant somebody was playing in there ATM. Not sure, but Mario Club had some pretty good races last night. (Till about 2am EST)

[ShyGuy]

The Luigi GIFs on Tumblr are awesome.

[Nile Boogie Returns]

The Luigi GIFs on Tumblr are awesome.

This is it! The ERA of Wii U starts with Luigi's inner Sith. This game really may have...this GAME!!!!




BEHOLD, For I bring the proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl4GyMzi2SM

[Mannypon]

I'm back from the grave.  Best believe you'll find me lurking in the NWR kart room lol.  Just got the game today so I need a little bit of time to stuck up on the upgrades.  Loving the tracks but F me that they didn't bring back the pinball stage from Mario Kart 7 I believe.  I loved that stage :/.

[Phil]

Waluigi Pinball debuted in the DS game, and it returned as a retro track in 7.

[Mannypon]

Thanks for the info but yeah, that track would've been amazing with the new gravity aspect of this game.  I can imagine if they tilted some of the pinball areas upwards so your racing up the wall while the pinballs came crashing down or bounced around.  Would've been epic. 

On a side note, but playing the Rainbow tracks in this game just makes me wish Nintendo would come out with a new F-zero already.  Looking at some of the things they have done with gravity in this game, I can only imagine how a new F-zero would be.  smh.  Come on E3, make my wishes come true. 

[Phil]

I'd love a new F-Zero... so much goodness in HD... *drools*

Welcome back from the grave, by the way!

[Mannypon]

Thanks, I tend to lurk for most of the year until e3 rolls around then I get caught up in all the frenzy, enough so to pop back on and start posting again lol.  Time is so limited now a days, been working on a serious backlog lol. 

Anyways, I'm currently working my way through the 100cc class.  Once I polish off the 150s and get some more gear unlocked, I'll be online looking for some races.  I see Blacknmild just recently got the game also so I'm not the only late adapter lol. 

[Ymeegod]

Going need a patch soon, boost hopping is going kill the online play if it isn't fix (unlimited boost just by hopping).  Played my first game online and three Japanese players had the boost going while the rest of scratched our heads at what was happening. 

[Mannypon]

That sucks.  Didn't one of the old Mario Karts have that same problem?   I remember seeing videos of people hopping and sliding their way through the whole race.  Was it the Wii Mario Kart?

[NWR_insanolord]

You're probably thinking of snaking in Mario Kart DS. At least with this they have the ability to patch it, like they did with the Wuhu Island track in MK7, and I believe something else in Mario Kart Wii.

[Caterkiller]

Going need a patch soon, boost hopping is going kill the online play if it isn't fix (unlimited boost just by hopping).  Played my first game online and three Japanese players had the boost going while the rest of scratched our heads at what was happening. 

Unlimited? No that can't be right. Boosts just last slightly longer in air. Maybe your Japanese opponents just had super heavy racers and vehicles and dusted everyone like the game intends. Boost hopping is beneficial but I have yet to see it break the game like snaking in MK DS.

[NESticales]

Anyone still karting?

[ShyGuy]

I just got the game! I suck at online, raced against Mop it Up and others, finished dead last in every race.

[Adrock]

I got it yesterday. I haven't played online yet. I lost two triple gold stars at the end of lap three on each Rainbow Road track on 50cc. Otherwise, the only track I have a really tough time on is Donut Plains 3. The really sharp turns are killing me.

[Soren]

Otherwise, the only track I have a really tough time on is Donut Plains 3. The really sharp turns are killing me.

The key is to start your drift on the straights. Once you get the timing down you'll be pulling some really quick laps.

[ShyGuy]

TendoBoy is my back of the pack rival.

[lolmonade]

Is there a dedicated day/Time people here are playing?  I'd like to see how bad I am compared to the rest here, but don't see people on when I enter the lobby

[ymeegod]

Anyone unlock any of those gold karts?  I'm still pretty green but I did win a few races now.  I've been using xbl to make parties for MK8, much more enjoyable to hear those rage quitters.

[Sundoulos]

I'm still playing, though I usually have to save my online karting until late at night (like between 10:30 - 12:00 CST).  I can't get my wife and kids interested in playing online matches, so we're usually doing the local multiplayer thing earlier in the evening.  My NNID is Sundoulos, so feel free to add me to your friends list if you like.

[Mop it up]

Yeah, the online can be brutal at times. I would recommend playing the single player first, and unlocking the characters and getting golds in the 150cc cups. Gotta get used to the feel and mechanics of the game, and unlocking more vehicle parts helps also.

If I play then it's at night, so perhaps I'll see some more of you on then.

[nickmitch]

You also kind of have to play around with the Kart customization to get a kart you can win with.

[ShyGuy]

Speaking of Cart customization, Anyone have tips? I am maining ShyGuy (of course) and I think he is a light character. The biggest problem I am having is taking corners. What cart build should I go for?

[BranDonk Kong]

Really the default everything is a good way to go. Bikes are good for certain courses, but horrible for a lot of them (like ones with wide turns, at least when drifting). My most recent setup was the pipeframe, cyber slick wheels, and the clouds. Seems like a pretty good combination.

[lolmonade]

Do you all use the bar community tournament room, or are you sending invites somewhere.  I'd like to join.

[Mop it up]

I just join random regionals, or worldwide if someone's in a different region.

As for the vehicles, it helps to know what some of the stats mean. Acceleration only shows an increase when it's raised by a whole number, so, for example, 3 accel and 3.5 accel are the same, it has to get to 4 before it would be faster. Accel is the only stat which works in this manner. Traction determines how far out you slide on drifts, as well as off-road speed. There are some terrains on some tracks that will make you slide more than on a road, such as the sandy or icy tracks, so traction will help more here as well. Also note that Blooper ink makes you slippery as well, and high traction will reduce that effect too.

Also, there are some hidden stats to consider. Lighter characters have better mini-turbo boosts than heavies, for example. With gliders, there are two types, the one with a bit extra accel and the one with a bit more weight. Accel gliders are faster in the air so they are typically the best, and weight gliders have more control in the air.

[nickmitch]

For handling, I would trying out combinations on both ends of the spectrum and seeing which you like better, then make adjustments from there.

[BranDonk Kong]

I take back a lot of the nice things I've said about this game. The items in 100CC are fucking bullshit.

[nickmitch]

I feel like on top of the rubber band AI, there's an item disparity.  I was in 2nd place and saw the 1st place character get a mushroom, while I got a coin.  It also seems like items generate for CPU character faster than me, but that could just be in my head.

[BranDonk Kong]

The CPU even uses mushroom-based shortcuts, kind of unfair. And yes, when I'm in first I only get coins or bananas, the CPU will get mushrooms and red shells.


I have learned a method to deal with blue shells though, if you don't have a Super Horn. I check the rearview a lot, and if I see a blue shell coming, I just slow down or stop so that whoever is in 2nd, 3rd, and sometimes 4th gets hit by the blast too.

[nickmitch]

Yeah, that strategy helped me a lot in the Wii Version.

[Adrock]

If you happen to have a mushroom, you can use it to boost past the blue shell just as it's about to hit. Timing is tricky, but it can be done. Blue shells seem less common in general, even on 150cc. However, I got hit with two blue shells on 100cc, but that was more the exception than the rule.

Anyway, I switched back to karts because it seem to have an easier time controlling them. That said, I lost again on the last lap on the Crown Cup Rainbow Road on 150cc (I was using a bike). I was drifting then got hit with the lightning bolt which spun me onto a boost pad which automatically boosted me right off the track. Sometimes, I don't know why, "I should play Mario Kart. It'll be fun," is a thought that crosses my mind.

[BranDonk Kong]

I get hit with at least one, and usually two, in every single race in 100CC. What's really stupid it last time I stopped when it was coming, and it still zeroed in on me...and I was in 4th place.

I love ever second of this game, except for the inevitable part where you get spammed with items near the end of the 3rd lap and start yelling "**** YOU!" at the game. I like bikes, because in general they are very fast and you can drift around tight turns easier...but I have the same issue on Rainbow Road where you spin out and fly off the course.

[nickmitch]

If you happen to have a mushroom, you can use it to boost past the blue shell just as it's about to hit. Timing is tricky, but it can be done.

I wondered if that was possible.  I might try to save mushrooms just for that.  My current strategy is to drag items until the next item box in hopes of getting a super horn.

I noticed that I don't like the Crazy 8.  Mostly because I have a hard time using the the item I want (often using the wrong one to disastrous results), and I often lose items in collisions.  It turns out that any "orbiting" items can be used by a player that isn't you.  Even mushrooms. 

Also, I can't figure out the bomb-omb.  Last time I used it, it didn't even seem to get thrown very far; it dropped just ahead of me.  Either way, it never seems to explode when I want it to.  Sometimes it blows just as it lands, other times I drive right on by it, sometimes it'll even blow up as I get to it.

[Mop it up]

The theory about the item distribution in this game is that the item a player or CPU receives is based on their distance from first place. So, if you're playing single player, the farther ahead you get from the pack, the more likely you'll see items like blue shells and reds. I've found it's a better idea to spend the first lap in 2-5th place, and try to obtain a triple item, such as bananas or shells. Or a Super Horn. Then take first for the other two laps and have an item to defend myself. I also make sure not to get too much of a lead or else more shell and lightning attacks happen.

However, though distance is a factor, it is not the only factor and any item can appear at random. First place is limited to a few choice items, but 2-12th can get anything and everything. Unfortunately I think this may make this the least-balanced Mario Kart that's ever existed, which is probably saying something. Online can be brutal and a real mess; I've gotten hit by Bullet Bills in 1st place which has never happened in previous games. I also commonly see triple reds and the Crazy 8 appear in 2nd place, which 1st has no real defense against since they mostly get coins. Triple reds are this game's real blue shell.

[Adrock]

I've managed to go entire tracks without getting hit with a single Blue Shell. I think I've held some healthy leads too because I'd go laps undisturbed. Still, I've probably played the game far less than most you since I go several days without playing (most weekdays) so maybe I need more races under my belt before commenting on Blue Shell frequency. Perhaps my experience is the exception.

Item distrubution makes no sense. I'll get a single banana at like sixth place. This isn't even an isolated occurrence.

As for Crazy 8, I just use them all until I get the Star. It's probably not the best strategy.

[Mop it up]

I think the blue shell is less common in this game than in previous games, just in my experience in this game is seems to appear more often when someone gets a lead. I also think CPUs are less likely to use items in 50cc and 100cc than 150cc, so there are more likely to be races there without a blue. But when it comes to something with a random nature like this, it's certainly possible for people to have different experiences.

When I get the Crazy 8, people have a tendency to run into my bomb right away, so I just spam everything quickly before that happens.

[BranDonk Kong]

I can't say I get blue shelled in ever race, but at least twice in every circuit. The last few times I played the Special Cup in 100CC I have gone through Cloudtop Cruise staying in first place the entire race and never being hit by an item (though I did have to Super Horn a blue shell last time).]) used in all Mario Kart games. I can't say I get blue shelled in ever race, but at least twice in every circuit. The last few times I played the Special Cup in 100CC I have gone through Cloudtop Cruise staying in first place the entire race and never being hit by an item (though I did have to Super Horn a blue shell last time).


The "item theory" is not a theory, it's part of the game, though not explicitly stated in the Rubber Band AI patent, which can be seen here.

[nickmitch]

I've been seeing one every race, sometimes two.  Whether I get hit by it or not is a different story, and occasionally, I won't see any.  I feel like earlier games would hit me 2-3 times per race, so it definitely feels less frequent.

[Apollo5]

Hey guys we are having a tourny tonight starting at 9 et.  Code is 0628-7885-0448.

[BranDonk Kong]

How do you join? Does it just show up in the tournament list?

[Shaymin]

I really want to use Wendy, but I can't seem to settle on a setup that works well for me. That and I'm stupidly trying for 150 triple gold this time, so there is a *lot* of ragequitting going on. Anything that doesn't involve going for gold I should look for?

[Mop it up]

I really want to use Wendy, but I can't seem to settle on a setup that works well for me. That and I'm stupidly trying for 150 triple gold this time, so there is a *lot* of ragequitting going on. Anything that doesn't involve going for gold I should look for?

With the CPU, I find that top speed doesn't matter much. What worked best for me was, something with a lot of acceleration and handling. That allowed me to get right back into things after taking a hit.

[Caterkiller]

Can I just say Mop It Up is a devil? Me and her seem to line up play times often. At first I would try not to target her in world wide or regional. You know, help out a fellow Nintendo World Reporter. I still regularly beat her. I was leading 6-1 up until a week ago. Now she has like millon points and the record is 8-17 with her in the lead. Never shows me mercy! As a matter of fact I had to defriend her, the heartless fiend.

[BranDonk Kong]

After all my bitching I gt 2 3-star cups in a row on 100CC. Digging the Circuit Special kart so far.

[Mop it up]

Can I just say Mop It Up is a devil? Me and her seem to line up play times often. At first I would try not to target her in world wide or regional. You know, help out a fellow Nintendo World Reporter. I still regularly beat her. I was leading 6-1 up until a week ago. Now she has like millon points and the record is 8-17 with her in the lead. Never shows me mercy! As a matter of fact I had to defriend her, the heartless fiend.

Ouch man, that's a little harsh. I'm sorry, I don't specifically target anyone, I just fire off items as soon as possible. I don't really have time to check names, a moment's hesitation can be disastrous in this game. One hit can often be enough to ruin a race.

I hope that last line isn't true...

[Soren]

Am I the only one that thinks that the design of the Bowser's Castle courses has surpassed that of Rainbow Road as the "best" Mario Kart track in the last few console games? (Never played the handheld games so I can't judge those.) The N64 Rainbow Road is probably one of my all time favorite courses in the game, but the ones after it haven't really grabbed me. But every Bowser's Castle has consistently been fun to drive and challenging from start to finish without being overly cruel.

[BranDonk Kong]

Rainbow Road will always have a special place due to the strategic areas where you can fall off the track for a shortcut, though they aren't nearly as significant as they were in MK64. Wario Stadium had the best shortcut ever though.

But yeah, Bowser's Castle is awesome.

[nickmitch]

Bowser's Castle has a little more freedom to be creative, IMO.  I like what they did with Rainbow Road this time around, but Bowser's Castle kinda knocked it out of the park.

My thing with Rainbow Road is that it makes me drive conservatively because getting the wrong item or boosting too fast means falling off (at almost any time) and falling behind.  Then you end up with the risk of getting a less than convenient item.

[Caterkiller]

Can I just say Mop It Up is a devil? Me and her seem to line up play times often. At first I would try not to target her in world wide or regional. You know, help out a fellow Nintendo World Reporter. I still regularly beat her. I was leading 6-1 up until a week ago. Now she has like millon points and the record is 8-17 with her in the lead. Never shows me mercy! As a matter of fact I had to defriend her, the heartless fiend.

Ouch man, that's a little harsh. I'm sorry, I don't specifically target anyone, I just fire off items as soon as possible. I don't really have time to check names, a moment's hesitation can be disastrous in this game. One hit can often be enough to ruin a race.

I hope that last line isn't true...

Oops, maybe I came of serious... Sorry Mop It Up! In all honesty racing with you has been a blast. I tried to come off as the whiny sore loser, maybe I played it too well. And no I'd never de-friend you.

[BranDonk Kong]

MK8 has hit 2 million sold, not bad. In bigger news I hit 3 stars in all 8 100CC cups last night. Next up: 150CC and plenty of bitching.

[Caterkiller]

MK8 has hit 2 million sold, not bad. In bigger news I hit 3 stars in all 8 100CC cups last night. Next up: 150CC and plenty of bitching.

I recently discovered that you should just start with 150cc and if you beat it 3 stars then everything will just get filled in bellow it. I hate single player Mario Kart that isn't time trials.


Also did I mention how awesome and lovely Mop It Up is? Her beastly driving is a site to behold! 

[BranDonk Kong]

Read that too fast and saw "beastly" as "breasts." I didn't know they did that in Mario Kart games...but I always like going through every difficulty anyway.

[Soren]

Hey remember when Polygon projected Mario Kart 8 sales would hit 1.99 million by March 2015???!?!?


And in real life it hit those numbers in just 1 month.


That sure is funny.

[Shaymin]

MK8 has hit 2 million sold, not bad. In bigger news I hit 3 stars in all 8 100CC cups last night. Next up: 150CC and plenty of bitching.

I recently discovered that you should just start with 150cc and if you beat it 3 stars then everything will just get filled in bellow it. I hate single player Mario Kart that isn't time trials.

I would have done this except it took me thirteen cups to unlock the character I wanted. And now I can't get past three stars on 150cc Star because of f**king Dolphin Shoals.

[BranDonk Kong]

So 150CC is bullshit. I can have easily a 10 second lead, then get hit with one red shell and Wendy Koopa passes from absolutely nowhere. And yes, the CPU gets their item instantly when they hit a question mark, kind of ridiculous.

[ShyGuy]

Wendy Koopa is the worst

[BranDonk Kong]

Honestly the last-3-second-item-spam-fest is pretty ridiculous, almost to the point where the game isn't fun anymore.

[Phil]

Honestly the last-3-second-item-spam-fest is pretty ridiculous, almost to the point where the game isn't fun anymore.

I don't usually have that happen to me. Usually I get screwed prior to the third lap and have no hope of catching up. However, I was able to do it. The Star Cup on 150 cc was the hardest for me, bar-none.

[Caterkiller]

I've noticed if you can break away from the pack early they just destroy each other the entire time leaving the leader to gain more and more distance.

[Phil]

Definitely, Caterkiller. I found Dolphin Shoals the toughest race due to how narrow it was in most parts and how difficult it was to break away from the pack and even lead the race. If I could have done that, I at least would have had an easier time.

[Mop it up]

Am I the only one that thinks that the design of the Bowser's Castle courses has surpassed that of Rainbow Road as the "best" Mario Kart track in the last few console games?

I agree with that in the case of Mario Kart VIII, but not previous games. The Rainbow Road in Wii and Double Dash!! were both pretty awesome. The new one in this game is pretty plain and uninteresting, and isn't really much of a rainbow. It's more like Multi-Coloured Space Station Road. The Bowser's Castle here is a much more entertaining and difficult track.

Oops, maybe I came of serious... Sorry Mop It Up! In all honesty racing with you has been a blast. I tried to come off as the whiny sore loser, maybe I played it too well. And no I'd never de-friend you.

Ah, okay, no problem. I thought it might have been but it can be tough to tell tone in writing.

I don't usually have that happen to me. Usually I get screwed prior to the third lap and have no hope of catching up. However, I was able to do it. The Star Cup on 150 cc was the hardest for me, bar-none.

Yeah, that's typically how the GPs went for me also. I would get nothing but coins and have no way to block shells and stuff. And the Star Cup is definitely my least-fave cup in the game, just full of either plain or terrible tracks.