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Official Mario Kart DS topic!
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FeedMeAStrayCat
Member
SomeDude said:
That was Mario Kart 64 for me.
Guys don't forget to post your Friend Codes in the friend code thread.
Mario Kart DS Friendlist thread
Mario Kart DS Friendlist thread
I haven't been following anything as I was just planning to pick this up on Wed and be surprised but that Wi-Fi dongle thread got me thinking. To play online can I just buy the game, pop it in, turn it on while my DS is near a wireless router and then bam! I'm playing? Or this going to be complicated as hell?
And no, I'm not reading this entire thread for 30 mins just to find that info out on my own
Thanks,
And no, I'm not reading this entire thread for 30 mins just to find that info out on my own
Thanks,
Twilight Princess
Member
Does anyone know when is gamespot's review coming up??
othersteve
Member
To play online can I just buy the game, pop it in, turn it on while my DS is near a wireless router and then bam! I'm playing? Or this going to be complicated as hell?
Pretty much, assuming your router is on the compatibility list Nintendo provided...
...which seems to be evading me at the moment.
~os
Pretty much, assuming your router is on the compatibility list Nintendo provided...
...which seems to be evading me at the moment.
~os
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Twilight Princess said:
Curious too.. I wonder if it will be up tonight as the official release of the game is tommorow.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
SomeDude said:
I need more time with it before I would go so far as to make a bold claim like that. I need to do some more battle mode before saying it is better than SNES version. But so far, it is close.
Bebpo said:I haven't been following anything as I was just planning to pick this up on Wed and be surprised but that Wi-Fi dongle thread got me thinking. To play online can I just buy the game, pop it in, turn it on while my DS is near a wireless router and then bam! I'm playing? Or this going to be complicated as hell?
And no, I'm not reading this entire thread for 30 mins just to find that info out on my own
Thanks,
Yes, because knowing Nintendo's philosophy,it would make pefect sense for this to be complicated as hell. Especially for someone who posts on a videogame forum.
othersteve
Member
Sorry, I use Trend Micro Internet Security 2006. With which I am repeatedly impressed, I might add.
~os
~os
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
Nah ZA is still excellent. You can't do port configuration for individual programs with the free version.
evilromero
Member
If you're lucky. It'll be in most stores Tues. But post here if you do happen to run across some early copies.Drakken said:
Bebpo said:I haven't been following anything as I was just planning to pick this up on Wed and be surprised but that Wi-Fi dongle thread got me thinking. To play online can I just buy the game, pop it in, turn it on while my DS is near a wireless router and then bam! I'm playing? Or this going to be complicated as hell?
And no, I'm not reading this entire thread for 30 mins just to find that info out on my own
Thanks,
http://www.modojo.com/features/20051110/21/
Hey guys,
Not sure if this has been posted since I haven't checked out the last few pages of this thread, but I think some of you might be interested:
N-Sider Mario Kart DS Tournament
I am so signing up for that tournament once I get my copy of Mario Kart. Problem is I don't know the last day when to sign up for the tournament, and also, the tournament is based on a random drawing. And eight spots are reserved randomly for those here at GAF who are a registered user of N-Sider.
Not sure if this has been posted since I haven't checked out the last few pages of this thread, but I think some of you might be interested:
N-Sider Mario Kart DS Tournament
I am so signing up for that tournament once I get my copy of Mario Kart. Problem is I don't know the last day when to sign up for the tournament, and also, the tournament is based on a random drawing. And eight spots are reserved randomly for those here at GAF who are a registered user of N-Sider.
Hmm. I'll sign up for that N-Sider tournament.
Which reminds me -- I'm still waiting for those N-Sider guys to mail me their stupid e3 DVD set I paid for two years ago. They promised to mail me a copy of back in July, yet nothing has appeared yet -- even though I've been e-mail the N-Sider contact guy monthly since July.
N-Sider tournament, here I come -- time to finally make up for that infamous SSBM tournament!
Which reminds me -- I'm still waiting for those N-Sider guys to mail me their stupid e3 DVD set I paid for two years ago. They promised to mail me a copy of back in July, yet nothing has appeared yet -- even though I've been e-mail the N-Sider contact guy monthly since July.
N-Sider tournament, here I come -- time to finally make up for that infamous SSBM tournament!
I got it today at the Nintendo World Store in NYC. So far it's really good. The map is a truly great addition. It makes the banana / green shell / fake item box more strategic because you can see precisely where the other racers are and it lets you know when someone's on your tail.
Holding the A button could be ergonomic, it's true...
Holding the A button could be ergonomic, it's true...
The Main Event
Member
Woohoo my local EB just got it. Pretty surprised, usually we get everything late here in Canada (especially Quebec).
TurtleSnatcher
Member
DrEvil said:Uh, eight spots are reserved for the N-SIDER forum members, not GAF
But yeah, if you're registered at N-Sider as well, you'll get basically a 'double' draw, one for the 8 spots, and another for the remaining 24 spots.
edit: david, check your PM
Dean i was an n-sider forum member, but did u JUST change your forums? My logins dont work anymore =[[[
Forum registrations were closed for obvious reasons. Chances are, if your account hadn't been active for a very long time, it was probably deleted the last time we did maintenance. We're not trying to get more forum members, it's just us trying to give back to our community.PezRadar said:
Also, there's no rush on registering for the tournament. Registering on the first day is no different than registering on the last day. That said, we have to have that time limit so we can verify that everyone actually has the game and can play, hence the week+ delay for the tournament.
I think you read that wrong. He still says registered as N-Sider members, but presents the idea to GAF. Caught me a little off guard too, though.DrEvil said:Uh, eight spots are reserved for the N-SIDER forum members, not GAF
TurtleSnatcher
Member
likewise
Sorry guys. It had nothing to do with this tournament, we just have a small database to work with so we have to run maintenance every now and then. That maintenance includes trimming old topics, inactive members, etc.
Also, we're aware that 32 is a rather small number, but this is our first time doing something like this and we didn't want to get in over our heads.
Also, we're aware that 32 is a rather small number, but this is our first time doing something like this and we didn't want to get in over our heads.
fallout said:
I'll have to see how you guys do at this -- I've been plotting ideas for a similar tournament (with lousier prizes, perhaps) for TMK. I just have to bug Deezer about it... and iron out all the kinks.
In theory, the following should work, if you are content with 3 player matches:
1) Start a single DS with an empty friend list. Designate this as the "judge" unit. Distribute the friend code to all those participating in the tournament.
2) Tell all those playing to enter the "judge unit" friend code and set it for high priority.
3) On the judge unit, enter play codes for all 32 (or whatever) people who are planning on playing.
4) Start a four person friend match game. 3 players from the contestant list will be pulled into the match -- no outsiders will play, as they don't have the code.
5) Have the 3 players play the match, leaving the judge car sitting on the starting line. The added advantage is that it does slightly reduce the "killer items" in use, if you hate that sort of thing.
6) After the match, delete all the players from the "judge unit" friend list. Write down the victor code on a scrap of paper, for use in the next round.
7) Start up a new match, again drawing folks (randomly) from the remaining contestants.
This should work fine until you get near the end -- that's when it might take a bit to make sure the last few matches work. You should keep pulling in ONLY the people on your friends list, and thus only contestants... now, they have no way of knowing when they'll play, but eventually you'll make it through everybody.
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
Do what you guys need to know but know this: GAF Tournament has to happen.
I'll assist if you guys want.
I'll assist if you guys want.
The only problem with that is making the numbers work. Odd numbers in tournaments tend to lead to by's. Actually, we were originally going to have 2v2 matches with an observer, but given the nature of red shells, it seemed like it would create a problem having an extra person on the track. Besides, 4p matches are much more fun than the 2p ones, thanks to the blue shell.DavidDayton said:
Essentially, we just tried to utilize Nintendo's limited online system as much as possible. Currently, relying on word-of-mouth, connection troubles and friend list problems are our biggest concerns. Unfortunately, there's not a lot you can do and we had to make some concessions in order to have it run smoothly. With full cooperation of the participants, everything should be fine. We'll certainly let you know how it all works out though.
jamesinclair
Banned
Oh look, there was a stciky :lol
Does the US version let you chose a language other than english?
Does the US version let you chose a language other than english?