I'm considered "casual" when it comes to MK. If you want the W, just race with me lol.
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |OT| Deluxe Salt
- Thread starter Roo
- Start date
I'm considered "casual" when it comes to MK. If you want the W, just race with me lol.
Maybe he just provides the arm in case people have a Switch and want to use it?
Maximus P
Member
Finishing somewhere out of the bottom 3 would be a start..
I don't really want the win. I just want to feel like I have a chance.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Like any online game, it will sort itself out when those people begin to get matched with others of the same skill.
Snarfington
Member
Mario Kart with GAF is like a mad scramble where you're gasping for breath trying to stay ahead of the absolute fucking calamity happening in the middle ranks.
I love it.
I love it.
Maximus P
Member
I sure as hell hope so...
My highest position today is a respectable 7th, and Im pretty sure a couple of dudes disconnected in that match... lol.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Because double boxes almost always give them a defensive peel, shell, or horn. They also get first dibs on coins.
First spot's carrying one or two defensive items, while everyone behind them are busy fucking eachother over. It's really difficult to get back into the top spots in this one if you fall behind, compared to MK7 etc where you could expect to lose if you were in 1st spot for the final lap,, hah.
Also glad to see you were able to join the GAF lobby at least, Grizzo. I went back to regular matchmaking after and it was disconnect city, lol.
Lee Chaolan
Member
So how is Boo
Jaded Alyx
Member
Some general tips to "git gud":
Learn the tracks.
If you're not familiar with the tracks, play single player Cups until you are. Taking a wrong turn or not being prepared for what's up ahead will seriously hinder your chances. Additionally, many tracks have shortcuts.
Dirft, drift, drift!
You should really be drifting around every single corner, or at least attempting to. Not getting boosts from mini/super/ultra Turbos via drifting is putting yourself at a serious disadvantage against other players.
Do tricks on every jump
Tricks give you a boost when you land. Same principle applies here as with drifting.
Coins increase your top speed.
10 coins give you your maximum top speed, and every coin pickup gives you a small boost.
Experiment with Karts/ATVs/Bikes and Characters
Different vehicles, parts, and character weights give varying results. Don't just rigidly stick to one character and the same kart.
Not all bikes are the same
Some bikes have inside-drifting. That means when you drift, you lean into the curve which can help you shave off valuable seconds. Some people find them fiddly to control though.
Protect yourself.
In first place, your priority should be protection. Hang a banana peel or shell behind you to block incoming shells.
Learn the tracks.
If you're not familiar with the tracks, play single player Cups until you are. Taking a wrong turn or not being prepared for what's up ahead will seriously hinder your chances. Additionally, many tracks have shortcuts.
Dirft, drift, drift!
You should really be drifting around every single corner, or at least attempting to. Not getting boosts from mini/super/ultra Turbos via drifting is putting yourself at a serious disadvantage against other players.
Do tricks on every jump
Tricks give you a boost when you land. Same principle applies here as with drifting.
Coins increase your top speed.
10 coins give you your maximum top speed, and every coin pickup gives you a small boost.
Experiment with Karts/ATVs/Bikes and Characters
Different vehicles, parts, and character weights give varying results. Don't just rigidly stick to one character and the same kart.
Not all bikes are the same
Some bikes have inside-drifting. That means when you drift, you lean into the curve which can help you shave off valuable seconds. Some people find them fiddly to control though.
Protect yourself.
In first place, your priority should be protection. Hang a banana peel or shell behind you to block incoming shells.
maybe the best stage in the game
The guy in the 2nd place is always in a better position than the 1st
The blue shell+red shall hits me an incredible number of time during the second part of a last lap
Anyone else is subscribed to the 4th place (the one you get after doing a remontada from the 10th place on the very last lap haha?)
The blue shell+red shall hits me an incredible number of time during the second part of a last lap
Anyone else is subscribed to the 4th place (the one you get after doing a remontada from the 10th place on the very last lap haha?)
SyenceLabb
Member
had to unload green shells on someone to get 3rd
Incitemaybe
Member
😛 gg gaf
RoadHazard
Gold Member
My piece of shit Joycon are ruining this game for me. Literally 1 meter from my Switch, and the stick stops responding when it feels like it. Worst quality controller ever by a huge margin.
Octopus_prime
Neo Member
I wouldn't recommend 200cc without a seatbelt and some looroll lol
100cc unlocks 50 and 100
150 unlocks 50 100 and 150
but Mirror and 200cc are independent
I don't see the point of doing below 100 if you're not new to the game
Razzorn34
Member
Just send it in, man. Turn around didn't even take a week when I did it.
Not with the GOAT Baby Park in contention.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Winning 1st place while on the shitter is the greatest feeling
blame space
Banned
Wassup now
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Need a Pro Controller first, and those are nowhere to be found. Don't want to be left with a brick for a week or more.
blame space
Banned
Man, this is the first time I've played it on my TV. Pro controller is GOAT
I soldered a wire into my left joycon as shown in a youtube video. Worked like a charm, and if you have a small tip on your iron it's easy. You will void your waranty .. by doing so. But for me it was worth it.
I watched a gameXplain video, the one he got his left one back from Nintendo and mine has better reach, can play behind my back..
RoadHazard
Gold Member
You with Pro Controller, me with malfunctioning Joycon. No wonder you won!
Yup -- Jordan
blame space
Banned
Hey, Jordan.. Look, I don't know where you learned that from.. If you saw your friends doing it and thought it was cool or something. What you just did wasn't cool. It was a very offensive thing that you did, and I'm going to have to ground you for a week.
I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.
I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.
Seems I was in another room then
Jeff Vader
Member
He is the King.
I think it's intentional during the part where you're under planes taking off, as if everything is drowned out by the jet engines. I don't really hear any engines though...
Jaded Alyx
Member
You have to use brakes. Which is quite frankly the antithesis of Mario Kart imo
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
damn blame space. that fall at the end
Three red shells on the final stretch? Sorry!
blame space
Banned
VOTE TOADS TURNPIKE
Patrick Bateman
Member
What does collecting coins even do?
Lakitu putting me back on track faster?
Lakitu putting me back on track faster?