Post by: Pikkcuber on November 23, 2003, 04:05:18 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on November 23, 2003, 04:38:11 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on November 23, 2003, 04:43:09 PM
Post by: Odin on November 24, 2003, 04:39:20 AM
Post by: DAVENEWMAN on November 24, 2003, 08:10:49 AM
THATS A BRILL IDEA DIDDY KONG RACING ON THE 64 DID AN AVENTURE MODE AND IT WAS BRILL MARIO KART NEEDS SOMETHING JUST LIKE THAT AND YOU COULD HAVE A 4 PLAYER ADVENTURE OR SOMETHING.
OY PIKKCUBER I THINK YOU SHOULD WRITE TO THE MARIO KART TEAM AND TELL THEM ABOUT YOUR FABULOS IDEA THEY LOVE FEEDBACK.
"FLOOR IT"
Post by: Berny on November 24, 2003, 11:01:25 AM
Post by: Pikkcuber on November 24, 2003, 12:59:55 PM
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on November 24, 2003, 01:08:46 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on November 24, 2003, 01:25:33 PM
One idea that would tie in platform mechanics is to have a hub world like DKR but instead of driving around it you explore it on foot like Mario 64 and you use your platforming skills to find secret race courses.
Another idea is to have a battle race mode where you race on the normal tracks but you have balloons like in battle mode and it's possible to eliminate people from the race. That would be a good way to blend in the battle and racing modes and it would be really easy to pull off.
Post by: Nintendo Gamecube on November 24, 2003, 02:50:13 PM
We could have air planes, ships, and cars, maybe even motor cycles.
Post by: Bartman3010 on November 24, 2003, 03:07:06 PM
Okay, maybe not the best idea in the world, but look what happened to Super Smash Bros.
Post by: cml on November 24, 2003, 08:24:54 PM
A Diddy Kong Racing-like Adventure mode would be very cool also I reckon, although I don't think moving the racers into planes and boats is a good idea.
Also, more tracks are needed. 16 is just too few. At the very least they should create 20 new ones and include upgrades of the 16 from Double Dash and perhaps MK64 as well.
Chris.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on November 24, 2003, 11:46:15 PM
Post by: Pikkcuber on November 25, 2003, 03:51:20 PM
Post by: Nintendo on November 27, 2003, 09:54:33 PM
How about adding 50 multiplayer battle maps, good huh?
Post by: Idiot Savant on November 28, 2003, 01:16:39 AM
Post by: Bartman3010 on November 28, 2003, 01:19:48 PM
Post by: Deguello on November 28, 2003, 07:05:43 PM
Post by: Tael on November 28, 2003, 11:47:54 PM
QuoteWhen where the tracks in a Mario Kart game ever that challenging? Baby Park is a great track, and it offers a good balance against some of the more complex tracks.
Originally posted by: Bartman3010
Yeah, the big problem with Double Dash is that the tracks arent all that challenging. Perhaps its just in case the LAN battles could get frantic? But either way, there were some pretty bad tracks in the game. Baby Park has to be the lamest idea for a track ever...
Post by: Ocarina Blue on November 29, 2003, 12:18:58 AM
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Originally posted by: Deguello
Am I the only one who thought Diddy Kong Racing's "Adventure" stuff was a bit tacked on and lame? All it was was a big overworld between the tracks and while that was neat and all, it knida wore thin and I ended up playing the "Tracks" mode or whatever it was called where you just chose the track. And the multiple craft? If you didn't chose the plane, you were a fool. You would be relatively untouched by the cars and hovercraft and be able to use air boost pads that they coudln't use. Totally one-sided.
I agree with you that the whole story thing was a bit 'tacked on', but no more than any of the stories for Mario games, and that doesn't make them bad games. The boss races were a mixture of fun/frustration, and the silver coin thing added a challenge I enjoyed. It might not have been brilliant, but it was a feature that added alot to the game for me.
As for your comment about the planes, the planes were, as far as I could tell, much slower than the cars and hovercrafts. I played the game to death but rarely used the plane, opting almost always for the car. Above anything else, the variety of vehicles just added a bit of variety to the game. There were a few tracks that required you to use a certain vehicle, and each of those tracks emphasized the differences in vehicles, forcing you to learn how each one works properly. It isn't as balanced as it could be, but I still think it's a good feature that adds a bit to the game.
Just out of interest, can you remember your best time for Ancient Lake? I want to see how mine compares (it was 51:48) to others
Post by: Deguello on December 01, 2003, 11:03:22 PM
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Originally posted by: Ocarina Blue
I agree with you that the whole story thing was a bit 'tacked on', but no more than any of the stories for Mario games, and that doesn't make them bad games. The boss races were a mixture of fun/frustration, and the silver coin thing added a challenge I enjoyed. It might not have been brilliant, but it was a feature that added alot to the game for me.
I think you miss my point. I don't care about story. Story is nothing to me. I meant the whole adventure concept for DK Racing was kinda lame. Because at the crux of it all it was just a big overworld separating the tracks. The Silver Coin Challenge and the Boss Races could have been implemented otherwise. The overworld was what bothered me.
And the plane could also use the boosters on the ground... and it's affected by terrain... and the shortest distance between two places is a straight line, so... The Plane has a major advantage anywhere it's alloewed.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on December 02, 2003, 01:06:43 AM
The overworld at least had a few interesting items and secrets that could be exposed when it was explored. I agree that it was a bit thin, but I still enjoyed flying around it, just seeing what I could find. Perhaps it would be a more worthy addition if more secrets and features were added?
I still fervently disagree with you about planes, but I'll debate it later.
Post by: Shift Key on December 02, 2003, 01:17:21 AM
Adventure mode: Eh, nah. Racing plots are usually non-existent or totally lame. I'd rather just focus on the racing.
Different vehicles: This has potential definitely, but how would it work with the existing MK items. My favourite vehicle in DKR was the hovercraft, just hooning around and doing donuts in battle was fun, so if any made it in, it deserves to be that!
More tracks: That's a given, but there has got to be a limit to it. To spout a random number is easy for you guys, but the developers have got to set limits. And with the tradition of four Mario Kart Cups (Mushroom - Special) it was always going to be 16.
Tougher tracks: Nah, the tracks weren't what makes DD hard, it was the AI. Trying to defend a lead is very tough in 150CC (and lets not comment on All Cups Tour , so why make it impossible for you?
And don't rip on Baby Park - that is one of the most challenging courses in the game. Try playing a four-player versus, and making it through the minefield of shells and bananas before you tell me that it sucks. Just because you keep turning in the same direction doesn't make it any simpler.
Post by: ThePerm on November 27, 2005, 09:29:07 AM
different vehicles: done
more tracks
onetougher track:balanced tracks
Post by: IceCold on November 27, 2005, 11:16:16 AM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on November 27, 2005, 01:09:59 PM
P.S. DKR had a code which allowed two people to play the adventure mode. Honestly, that single code made the game SOO much better.
Post by: RABicle on November 27, 2005, 08:38:05 PM
Post by: Pale on November 28, 2005, 10:27:00 AM
Wait, what day is it?
Post by: Revelade on December 09, 2005, 08:31:19 PM
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