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It depends, but I'd recommend joining the discord server and asking people there for the best results. Quote the OP to get the invite link.
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
Around 8-10 of us have been playing in the 150cc room for the past hour (we just disbanded). It's probably MK8/MK8D's shoddy matchmaking.
OnionPowder
Member
I want to say that you ruin my race on sunshine airport. Your bomb-omb hit me at the end and went 2nd place to last place at the end of the race. Ash pls.Around 8-10 of us have been playing in the 150cc room for the past hour (we just disbanded). It's probably MK8/MK8D's shoddy matchmaking.
DarkConfidant
Member
So what are some of the best Kart Builds/character combinations?
I've only owned Super Mario Kart, and then 7 for a few months, and I'm not sure what's good or not.
I've only owned Super Mario Kart, and then 7 for a few months, and I'm not sure what's good or not.
molnizzle
Member
Just experiment and find what feels good to you. Lots of people have different preferences.
I'll join in about an 1 hour so. I'll ping you when I'm ready
Exentryk
Member
Okay. I might not be able to play for much longer after that though. Let's see.
Depends on what you plan on playing. Using heavyweights is practically essential in 150cc or lower since the higher top speed makes a big difference.
At 200cc its a crapshoot because Heavyweights are almost too fast and the greater acceleration you get from lightweights is an advantage if you find yourself in situations where you cant string boost chains together/draft other characters to increase your speed.
TheGoreMagala
Member
It's definitely not a no skill game, just go visit the GAF tourneys, especially when there's a skilled player (or more) to be found. You practically see about 1-5 people fighting for those top positions leagues ahead of everyone else, as well as mind blowing item use/timing
Indeed luck is involved but like Poker, while the big shots can definitely bomb completely, it is incredibly unlikely (though when it does happen everyone cherishes it and remembers it forever)
PreyingShark
Member
Why on Yoshi Valley am I always doing well on lap 3 and then near the end get hit with like every item in the game and get passed right before the finish line to get 12th
Can someone clarify something for me?
In MK8 Wii U, with the acceleration stat all that mattered were the amount of full blocks in the stat screen, not in between. For instace, if the stat screen showed you had 2 1/2 blocks of acceleration, you really only had 2.
I'm pretty sure this was the case at least, and I think it was only with acceleration. Does anyone know?
In MK8 Wii U, with the acceleration stat all that mattered were the amount of full blocks in the stat screen, not in between. For instace, if the stat screen showed you had 2 1/2 blocks of acceleration, you really only had 2.
I'm pretty sure this was the case at least, and I think it was only with acceleration. Does anyone know?
Cyberman65
Member
First time playing 200cc. You gotta really get used to this, haha.
TheGoreMagala
Member
That's how it used to work but now every bit makes a difference
Crazyorloco
Member
Cruise control is so nice. I forget that I can have that on, I keep pressing A down.
Absolutely. It's you're a good player you definitely have a higher chance as better on top. It all depends on how you play. There is a lot of skill involved.
Absolutely. It's you're a good player you definitely have a higher chance as better on top. It all depends on how you play. There is a lot of skill involved.
Cool, very good to know thanks.
I'll periodically post this on a new page if you have any cool screenshots, be sure to share them in the game's screenshots thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1369618
Lots and lots and LOTS of pretty pictures. :-3
Lots and lots and LOTS of pretty pictures. :-3
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
I would say I'm sorry, but that would be a lie.
I hear you though, we're all a vicious bunch. So many salty races where it felt like I was getting hit with everything the room could throw at me...victreeb3l
Member
Non stop connection errors for the last 10 minutes. Cmon bruh
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I win the most with acceleration builds; like Daisy/Mr. Scooter/Rollers.
5 acc, 2 speed and great handling. Lots of boosting makes up for loss of speed, and great acc is also very useful in the absolute shitfest item infernos that is gafkart racing
Fuck really?!
SilentRage47
Member
This is my first MK and I have mixed feeling. What am I supposed to do ? 50cc and 100cc are so easy that are really boring, should I just go witch 150cc and 200c ? Either way A.I. seems really bad.
I feel like this could be awesome on party with friends, playing solo feel really bad at the moment.
I feel like this could be awesome on party with friends, playing solo feel really bad at the moment.
You don't have to play 50-100cc if you don't want to.
Playing 150cc-Mirror will unlock all the trophies for the lower engine classes.
200cc is its own thing so if you think you're ready to jump on that then go for it. Getting gold on all the cups will give you Gold Mario
Is this game fucking awesome? Yup, it is fucking awesome
This is the first MK I've played since MK DS, and it's so good. Cannot believe I'm playing such a good-looking and fun game in a handheld during the launch break or in the bus
Between this, BotW and Persona 5 I'm in gaming paradise atm
This is the first MK I've played since MK DS, and it's so good. Cannot believe I'm playing such a good-looking and fun game in a handheld during the launch break or in the bus
Between this, BotW and Persona 5 I'm in gaming paradise atm
Milly Osworth
Member
5 disconnects in a row... whats up with Mario Kart online?
Maaaaaardy
Member
I'm honest, I haven't played in the GAF room. I will be in there though. But this is not a game of pure skill. I whoop the arse of everyone I know by a mile. But at the same time, the only time I ever lose a race is building a 20 second lead or whatever, then the last lap get bombarded with shells of all colours. Don't get me wrong, but this is the worst MK in terms of how far being good gets you in my opinion.
Had a blast with my cousin online last night though, lost 2 races from 16, because of item spam. Hell, I will be in the GAF room though, I only got this yesterday so just trying to get back in the rhythm of MK!Patrick Bateman
Member
Just started to use Waluigi since yesterday. His animations are hilarious and he looks like the greatest troll in the game.
I don't get these random disconnects either.
The perfect Dark
Banned
wtf is this shit...200cc tracks in random online mode? Get this crap out of here. Can you turn this off?
Yeah, I _just_ came to post this. WTF when Rainbow Road 200 came up.
I hope it's not because I beat the 200c cup... if so I might as well go delete my save, lol.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Yep, you can't turn this off. You're forced to drive 200cc online even though MK8 is not even designed for this speed. I'm out. Gonna sell this game. F**k Nintendo.
edit: Seems like 200cc appears just as you reach 3000 points
edit: Seems like 200cc appears just as you reach 3000 points
Don't think that's it, I'm only at 2000ish but some of the other players were 3K+.
Imagine the dark timeline of Mario Kart 7, a world without Waluigi. MK8 might have questionable roster choices but it fixed the worst of them all.
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
Member
I always instinctively target Waluigi, regardless of who is playing him. Sorry.
One of the reasons I love using him on occasion, especially after a bad day at work. His animations just make me laugh.
And stuff like this also makes it great to play him!
forknknife
Banned
Alone in the 150 lobby
TAS
Member
In the last couple of days, I've been experiencing a very weird issue with this game. When I play in table top mode (both with Pro and JoyCon) my character is pulling to the left side of the track on its own. In TV mode it pulls to the right. I thought it might be my control sticks so I tried re calibration to no avail. All my other Switch games have no issue with controls. Has anyone experienced this problem? I've never seen anything like this before.
In the last couple of days, I've been experiencing a very weird issue with this game. When I play in table top mode (both with Pro and JoyCon) my character is pulling to the left side of the track on its own. In TV mode it pulls to the right. I thought it might be my control sticks so I tried re calibration to no avail. All my other Switch games have no issue with controls. Has anyone experienced this problem? I've never seen anything like this before.
Sounds a lot like the standard joycon issue.
TAS
Member
But with the Pro Controller as well? This only started a few days ago and only with MK8D. All my other games do not experience this issue. It's very confusing.
In the last couple of days, I've been experiencing a very weird issue with this game. When I play in table top mode (both with Pro and JoyCon) my character is pulling to the left side of the track on its own. In TV mode it pulls to the right. I thought it might be my control sticks so I tried re calibration to no avail. All my other Switch games have no issue with controls. Has anyone experienced this problem? I've never seen anything like this before.
I'm guessing you've already checked gyro settings? I heard they might be separate for handheld and TV mode.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Yeh, this is when I stop playing random. I'll stay in tournaments or something. The game clearly wasn't designed for 200cc so I have no idea why they'd force it on people.