"I got MARIO KART : DOUBLE DASH" [Archive]

fingersman

11-04-2003, 11:09 AM

Is what I'll be saying first thing tomorrow. As I was coming home from work I hear the ad on the radio and I'm like "nooooooooooooooo" coz I would've bought it today.

So I'll let you all know what it's like when I get it.....later.

That's greatman, post pics, impressions, the whole works,:-D ;)
I'm glad that the Europeans and the Aussies get a A+ game before the U.S

Gamer

11-04-2003, 03:04 PM

You guys get it b4 us? :camfu: lol, its all good

Dark Samurai

11-04-2003, 05:09 PM

all i can say is that you're damn lucky, thats it.

GameMaster

11-04-2003, 09:55 PM

Wouldn't be funny if someone went into a gaming store and bought Luigi's Mansion instead and then started bragging to the people around them?

Anyway, enjoy bobcat :) And don't tell us who the legendary, secret, unlockable characters are yet! :)

Crash

11-04-2003, 11:18 PM

i think i'll get 2

Blix

11-04-2003, 11:24 PM

That's great! I hope when I get my copy of the game I have free time to play it. I know I'll be hooked with that game.

Seth

11-05-2003, 12:01 AM

i'm waiting for it.

I'll also be playing it through warp pipe once the beta version is released.

bobcat

11-05-2003, 03:13 AM

Well i'm kind of p!ssed.

The ad I heard on the radio was wrong. MK:DD is not out yet, the guy @ EB said the 13th (my bro rang up).

grrrr.........

stupid wrong ad. When is the US getting it?

Jonbo298

11-05-2003, 03:28 AM

stupid wrong ad. When is the US getting it?

Check my sig;)

Canyarion

11-05-2003, 06:06 AM

Hehe. :p
We'll get it in 8 days, but I'm not buying it yet.
I just got F-Zero GX, still playing that. And Eternal Darkness (yes I know:rolleyes: ) and TWW and THPS4 and Soul Calibur (major letdown BTW... stupid button masher).

So I'll wait.... ;)

GameMaster

11-05-2003, 06:32 PM

I though Mario Kart: DD was coming out the 11th in the U.S.? :confused:

Seth

11-05-2003, 08:46 PM

I though Mario Kart: DD was coming out the 11th in the U.S.? :confused:

No. All credible online game sites have said the 17th. Ebgames.com and my local ebgames says the 17th.

GameMaster

11-05-2003, 09:02 PM

Do you think they could possibly push the release date to a more convenient date for me?
Preferably this Friday (Nov. 7) so I could play it during my four day weekend?

Hero2

11-05-2003, 09:08 PM

ask them nintendo is understanding

Blix

11-07-2003, 12:07 AM

Do you think they could possibly push the release date to a more convenient date for me?
Preferably this Friday (Nov. 7) so I could play it during my four day weekend?
No but you could go and hijack the shipment ships/airplanes. ;)

DarrenMcLeod

11-08-2003, 09:18 PM

How does the system link thing work? do both consoles need Broadband adapters, or is there a system link being sold seperately? I must know!

Jonbo298

11-09-2003, 12:06 AM

How does the system link thing work? do both consoles need Broadband adapters, or is there a system link being sold seperately? I must know!

If you were to hook up 2 GameCubes, the mandatory hardware is: 2 GC's, 2 BBA's, a crossover cable, and a game that supports system link/LAN. That's it. Getting to play over LAN should be very easy...I'm guessing that all you have to do is have both at the LAN select screen, then wait as the 'Cubes communicate. Probably the same way 2 or more XBox's work....

bobcat

11-11-2003, 04:08 PM

Tomorrow should be the big day..............

Blix

11-11-2003, 11:06 PM

Tomorrow should be the big day..............
I want a detailed review of it, pics and a MPEG/DIVX movie of the game. :D

GameMaster

11-11-2003, 11:08 PM

I want a detailed review of it, pics and a MPEG/DIVX movie of the game. :D

And spoilers that aren't properly labeled as "spoilers" so I read it and ruin the whole game for myself.

Stonecutter

11-12-2003, 01:36 AM

I want a detailed review of it, pics and a MPEG/DIVX movie of the game. :D
Well, no review, but go here.

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Media/Media.htm?CS_pid={583ED445-31BF-4693-9BF3-41664746C4CF}

Edit: Do we have to put the URL brackets around links now? It didn't autoformat it for me.

Dyne

11-12-2003, 02:29 AM

Holy crud, it got a 7.9 at IGN.

I wonder why I'm still going there. =\

Jonbo298

11-12-2003, 02:32 AM

10,10,9 from EGM...7.9 from IGN :hmm:

bobcat

11-12-2003, 04:26 AM

10,10,9 from EGM...7.9 from IGN :hmm:

Huh .........

it was 9.5 last time i checked.

Jonbo298

11-12-2003, 04:50 AM

Huh .........

it was 9.5 last time i checked.

oops, my mistake. I knew it was 9.5:D

bobcat

11-12-2003, 06:05 AM

oops, my mistake. I knew it was 9.5:D

Actually the website says 7.9.

That's weird

DarkMaster

11-12-2003, 01:41 PM

Holy crud, it got a 7.9 at IGN.

I wonder why I'm still going there. =\
Maybe because they are the largest, most popular video game website on the net?

I think they are entitled to their opinion, and you aren't one to judge considering you haven't played the game yourself.

Crono

11-12-2003, 03:00 PM

And spoilers that aren't properly labeled as "spoilers" so I read it and ruin the whole game for myself.

Right. You wouldn't want a racing game to be spoiled now, would you? Then you probably shouldn't read the following sentence:

In MK: DD, you race karts.

Mushlafa

11-12-2003, 04:20 PM

DarkMaster

11-12-2003, 04:49 PM

Sorry... anybody know when it comes out here in canada? I've havent been keeping up with gaming news the last like 6 months, but im definatley gonna pick this game up as soon as i can, considering my dad gave me money to spend on something.. then he told me i couldnt buy that one thing and forgot he gave me the $80 for it :D
The release date is considered a North American release, so Canadians should get the game the same time as Americans (ship date was November 11, yesterday, should be in most stores today). This of course depends also on where you buy it from. EB, for example, has a Canadian warehouse, so the stores in Canada don't need to wait for a shipement from an American warehouse. Also, since Nintendo of Canada will be distributing it here, that makes it all the better.

GameMaster

11-12-2003, 06:34 PM

Right. You wouldn't want a racing game to be spoiled now, would you? Then you probably shouldn't read the following sentence:

In MK: DD, you race karts.

Thanks a lot Crono, you just ruined the whole game for me. I'm not even going to buy it now. Jeez. :mad2:

;)

Dyne

11-13-2003, 01:15 AM

Maybe because they are the largest, most popular video game website on the net?

I think they are entitled to their opinion, and you aren't one to judge considering you haven't played the game yourself.

They are entitled to their opinion, but their review system is ****. There's a lot of titles that don't deserve to be on the top, and a lot that should.

I haven't played it, but EGM has, and most of Europe has.. Gamerankings has it's overall percent sitting at 94%, before this IGN catastrophe. Either Fran is pissed, or it wasn't a good game. And I don't believe IGN as a credible source.. their chance to enjoy games has been long since worn out.

CrOnO_LiNk

11-13-2003, 01:41 AM

In MK: DD, you race karts.

:WHOA:

Who would have ever thought!!!?

*Another Spoiler*

Mario is in the game!!!

bobcat

11-13-2003, 04:22 AM

:WHOA:

Who would have ever thought!!!?

*Another Spoiler*

Mario is in the game!!!

Mods!!!! People are ruining the game........first karts, then mario........what next???? Bowser?

:unsure:

Canyarion

11-13-2003, 08:31 AM

Yeah this has to be stopped. I for example would never spoil that Pikachu is a secret character.

DarkMaster

11-13-2003, 10:39 AM

They are entitled to their opinion, but their review system is ****. There's a lot of titles that don't deserve to be on the top, and a lot that should.

I haven't played it, but EGM has, and most of Europe has.. Gamerankings has it's overall percent sitting at 94%, before this IGN catastrophe. Either Fran is pissed, or it wasn't a good game. And I don't believe IGN as a credible source.. their chance to enjoy games has been long since worn out.
I guess IGN was expecting something different than what they got, where as everyone else got exactly what they wanted. Needless to say, I think people are acting a little to crazy. Every forum I visited yesterday had a thread about this and about 20 people writing 3 page long posts about why IGN is gay. I mean, if they don't like the game, they don't like the game, they aren't going to lie and pretend that they like it when they really don't. People are acting like IGN is wrong and gave it a low score on purpose. What the hell is that? Why would they do that? The fact of the matter is, I just don't like it when people degrade a publication for giving a low score to their much anticipated game.

fingersman

11-13-2003, 07:49 PM

I never understood this, when ign reviews a game and they give a low score based on factors they consider important everyone jumps on them, like IGN SUCKS but if they review a game and give it good review like everyone wants, everyones yeah IGN GAVE THAT GAME A GOOD SCORE, i'm picking it up tomorrow. What's up with that.

Neways although I haven't played the game I do see where they are coming from. From what IGN stated I do believe nintendo could have done a bit better, I especially agree with the cart skins, more tracks and they can actually have the characters play a role in how the cart drives instead of just the cart being the main thing that influences.
Another thing that I'm sorry they didn't implement was a two player team mode ( and no I don't mean co-op mode) that would have been fun.
I know I haven't played it yet, but I just know I'll miss the hopping , I dunno it just seemed natural.

I guess your dissapointed in the game depends strictly on how much you where expecting from it.
So I just hope I don't get dissapointed and have lots of fun with the game.

DeathsHand

11-13-2003, 11:00 PM

Why do people have to flip out about reviews? It's even worse when (as fingersman pointed out) people praise a site when they give a game a good score, but condemn it when they score a game they're looking forward to low... Why do you really care?

Castlevania for example... First review I saw gave it a 9 out of 10...IGN an 8 something I think... But videogames.com gave it a 7 something... Oh no, it's the end of the world :rolleyes:

Stonecutter

11-13-2003, 11:33 PM

Right. You wouldn't want a racing game to be spoiled now, would you? Then you probably shouldn't read the following sentence:

In MK: DD, you race karts.
Here's another HUGE spoiler.

After you race really well, you'll unlock another cup, most likely a "special cup" which will contain a "rainbow road" track.

(I've never played MK:DD)

:rolleyes:

Blix

11-13-2003, 11:58 PM

DeathsHand

11-14-2003, 12:29 AM

*Looks at avatar*
Stop stealing avatars from other people. Anyways, I think I'll go play my Advancegb. :p

It's the logo for the Upright Citizens Brigade... One of the best shows ever... I 'made' it myself by saving the picture off of ucbtheater.com and resizing it...

bobcat

11-14-2003, 06:27 AM

Ok i have it. It's here. I'm eating dinner, and typing then I will play. Impressions coming very very soon............

PS my bro wanted to buy 2 extra controllers and 2 BBA (broad band adapters as BB kindly pointed out to me today) and start playing 8 player on 2 screens (split 4 ways). But they don't come till wednesday :(

but still, brb

bobcat

11-14-2003, 07:46 AM

Wow.

So much fun. I've used many chars.

Spoilers beyond this point!!!!!

I like the fact that each character has his/her own special item. Very fun. So far Bowsers and Baby Mario's rule. HAven't tried the others. Graphics are smooooooooooth and crisp.

Plenty of animations, funny sounds, classic MK gameplay but tweaked for gamecube, and I haven't even played multiplayer yet!!!

Great game, everything I expected and more! Bowser rules!!!!!!!

DarkMaster

11-14-2003, 03:29 PM

Gamespot gave it a 7.9

I guess they are just as gay as IGN.

DeathsHand

11-14-2003, 04:07 PM

Gamespot gave it a 7.9

I guess they are just as gay as IGN.

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!! BOYCOTT IGN AND GAMESPOT UNTIL THEY TELL US WHAT WE WANNA HEAR SO WE'LL STOP CRYING!!

Blix

11-14-2003, 05:09 PM

GameMaster

11-14-2003, 06:16 PM

Ha ha! Bowser was my favorite in the N64 version and bobcat proclaims that he's very good in the Gamecube version, excellent.

Canyarion

11-14-2003, 06:22 PM

you read the spoilers? :banghead:

Dyne

11-14-2003, 07:01 PM

Gamespot gave it a 7.9

I guess they are just as gay as IGN.

Very good GS review. They actually addressed their complaints, other than IGN, who just whined for the whole review.

Dark Samurai

11-14-2003, 07:18 PM

hey is toad there ?

he fudgin' ruled in mario kart 64

i hope hes there

and i hope that he wasnt replaced by that bastard

Koopa Troopa

(under breath) bastard....

Seth

11-14-2003, 07:40 PM

I see it like this...

Gamespot's reviews are consistantly lower than that of IGN. So, given that GS gave MKDD a 7.9, that really means that IGN's score is 8.1

Fran probably just couldn't get his tampon out that day or something.

But hey, both are allowed their opinion of a game, and I don't really care what they gave it. I'd have bought it and had just as much fun with the old style MK gameplay if IGN gave it a 5.

Who's warp piping this bitch?

Jason1

11-14-2003, 07:56 PM

Yea...I really dont see IGN's score as that big a deal. If I remember correctly Mario Kart 64's reviews werent all that hot either...and the framerates were bad, graphics werent too hot, ect....but its still the best racer ive ever played. Plain and simple.

GameMaster

11-14-2003, 08:25 PM

hey is toad there ?

No, I believe Toad got cut, sorry.

bobcat

11-14-2003, 08:28 PM

More spoiers:-

Gamemaster---> Bowsers special rules. Massive spiked shell. I never like the fast accelerating chars. THey are for the newbs. The real experts use the heavy chars for best speed overall and slow acceleration. And I've always used Bowser/DK.

Nemesis----> haven't used Yoshi yet. I'll let you know as I play more.

Dark Samuri-----> He was prolly the most popular char in N64 and SNES version (Toad) but so far no Toad :(

The best thing about this game is that you can mix and match. In the instruction booklet it explains how you can do this. For example you can have Bowser, and Yoshi in the DK kart. I don't know if this means you get different specials or not.

And finally for everyone just because other ppl review this game low, doesn't make them wrong. It's their opinion and if that's what they think , then that's what they think. I don't agree with the 7.9 review, but you have to understand that different people like different things, and they must have thought this game was above average, so just accept that.

I'm just puzzled as to why it was changed from a 9.5 to 7.9 by IGN?? I remember seeing 9.5 I'm sure. Did anyone else see this???

Dyne

11-15-2003, 01:26 AM

<Spoiler, maybe>

Wasn't Toadette announced? And Toad is her partner?

fingersman

11-15-2003, 09:13 AM

hey is toad there ?

he fudgin' ruled in mario kart 64

i hope hes there

and i hope that he wasnt replaced by that bastard

Koopa Troopa

(under breath) bastard....

WHAT???
KOPPA TROPPA WAS THE BOMB in the snes days I'm glad he's back.

*SPOILER*

I have heard that Toad is in the game as an unlockable character. :D

Seth

11-15-2003, 05:57 PM

http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=4826

They say toad's an unlockable.

Dark Samurai

11-15-2003, 06:54 PM

http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=4826

They say toad's an unlockable.

aww man oh well

it'll make me feel like i accomplished something to get toad

Toad Rules MK: DD!!!! :shake:

fingersman

11-18-2003, 11:20 AM

More spoiers:-

The real experts use the heavy chars for best speed overall and slow acceleration. And I've always used Bowser/DK.

I use light characters :(.........I guess I'm not a real expert

*goes in a corner and sulks*

BreakABone

11-18-2003, 11:47 AM

I use light characters :(.........I guess I'm not a real expert

*goes in a corner and sulks*

*Points and laughs*

You aren't a true expert!

You aren't a true expert!

Now what do you have? HUH?!?!?!? :rofl:

bobcat

11-18-2003, 04:08 PM

*Points and laughs*

You aren't a true expert!

You aren't a true expert!

Now what do you have? HUH?!?!?!? :rofl:

*joins in on the pointing and laughing*

GameMaster

11-18-2003, 06:27 PM

*orders copy of MK: DD online and patiently awaits its arrival and anticipates playing it over the entire Thanksgiving break*

BreakABone

11-18-2003, 07:47 PM

I got this game today.PRetty cool

Haven't got to play it much due to the fact that I had class right after, then went to dinner.

Went throuigh the first three cups in 50cc.

Gonna move up to 100cc next, and then the world.

Co-op is cool. But a lot of communication needed.

Dylflon

11-19-2003, 12:56 AM

Got it today.

Single player is not nearly as fun as the co-op grand prix. That's so much fun. And it's easier. So it's nice to have someone to play it with. I play it with my little brother, We are a super team.

Here's the stuff you can get

~~Spoilzorz~~~

It's mostly just extra Karts but you can get two extra battle levels. Luigi's Mansion and this crazy tilting one.

The secret characters are Toad, Toadette, Boo and Petey Pirhanna.

~~~~~~~~~~~

Blix

11-19-2003, 01:06 AM

I will go and get the game tomorrow. I couldn't get it today because when I arrived at the store they hadn't opened the box and wouldn't be able to sell the game till 3:00pm. Well, I couldn't stay there for two hours 9my granfather was waiting for me) and there was no way they (my parents) would get me there again. I couldn't do anything but to leave it for tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll ahve much work to do and will only be able to play for a short period of time. Not only did they get it one day late but I have to wait another day. I really hate these last days of class, all the teachers give the most homeworks and stuff now. I'll check it out tomorrow and see which review was the one that the game fairly deserved.

Jonbo298

11-19-2003, 01:10 AM

I got the game yesterday (Tues). I got really friggin lucky that the EB had a few extra copies of the ones with the demo discs because I forgot to pre-order the game:p He called 2 people to make sure he could give me a copy with the demo disc since there was a couple extra's left.

So when I got it home, played the demo disc for about 15 minutes, then played MK for about a half hour, then had to go to bed since I work at 9:30pm so I have to be up at 7:30 to catch the damned bus. So from about 1pm-1:45pm or so I played it, then went to bed. 5 hours of sleep feels great

But MK is pretty fun so far. Can't wait to play it more:D (Along with Mario&Luigi Superstar Saga which is gonna kick ass since I liked Paper Mario and Mario RPG)

Gamer

11-19-2003, 04:11 PM

Im debating whether to pick it up or not. What do you guys think, worth the buy?

GameKinG

11-19-2003, 08:14 PM

50cc is easy, 100cc and 150cc can be difficult. Harder than previous MK games.

GameMaster

11-19-2003, 08:42 PM

I just want to make sure everyone knows I still don't have the game.

I'd also like to make a correction to Dlyflon's post regarding secret characters. Dylflon stated one of the secret characters is Boo when it is actually King Boo.

Both King Boo's and Petey Piranha's special items are random, it could be any of the special items.

More to come soon.

Dylflon

11-19-2003, 11:55 PM

It really shines in co-op. And it's awesome that when you go head to head (two teams with two players) if one team comes in first you can still unlock items.

So far I've beaten all the 50cc, all the 100cc and the first two 150cc.

150cc is crazy hard. Good thing my brothers is good at throwing stuff.

CrOnO_LiNk

11-20-2003, 01:24 AM

Got the game yesterday, and for those who want more info on it here's what I have to say...

Single player still has the same 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc. There are 3 original cups with 4 levels each. There is also a secret cup that I have not unlocked yet. You can unlock that if you beat Star Cup on 100 cc. 1 player in my opinion isn't that great, but still alright...

Multiplayer is where this game gets fun. Battling and racing is awesome. Playing 2-4 players (especially 3 or 4 players) is very fun. You'll see you and your friends screaming over a race or a battle. It's fun. There are 3 battle modes. One is the oldschool baloon battle, there is a Shine Stealer battle where you have to get the star and run (it's basically like a game of tag), and lastly there is a bomb battle. The bomb battle is a match where you can only use bombs and attack eachother. You'll see it when you play it.

You can either play multiplayer races together or against eachother. When you play together, one person gets on the back seat and attacks people with his punches and items the driver gets while driving. While driving together, you can switch who drives and who atatcks by pressing Z. (for 2 players, both players have to press Z to switch).

The other multiplayer race is just like the other Mario kart games. You race against everyone in Grand Prix.

Now for the items... Items are really cool. Each character has their own special. For example, Bowser has a big Koopa shell he throws and attacks a whole area. Mario has red fire balls, DK has extra bannana power, and etc... Most of the items are the same, but there are a few different.

So that's about it.

And in my opinion, the bonus disk isn't really that good, but I have yet to try out Sonic Heroes.

Jonbo298

11-20-2003, 01:51 AM

The first level on the Sonic Heroes demo is damn fun. Almost the whole time its fast paced which is what a Sonic game is supposed to be. But the second level on the demo is kind of meh.

But yeah, I agree that the demo disk isn't as great as it was hyped to be (ie: Pre-Order MK and get this great demo disk!). *gasp* Jon has said something bad about Nintendo/Nintendo game:wtf: But I played the all the demo's and most are good.

But MK: DD is pretty good. I haven't had the chance to play Multi yet since I don't have enough friends over yet who can play the game with me.

Blackmane

11-20-2003, 02:24 AM

MK: DD is a great game. I have gotten to play it with some buddies of mine at school. Playing wht four different carts is great, but playing 2 on 2 is better. It gets you so pumped up.

The absolute best thing, however, was having the game on a LAN with 2 other machines. We played a full Grand Prix with 12 people, 2 on each cart, for a total of 6 carts. It was so much fun and completely insane. Let me just say that if you haven't played a LAN game, you are missing out on TONS of fun. Hundred times better than normal multiplayer. The fights for 1st place were so intense, my blood was boiling. My partner was really good, so we did really well.

BTW, Rainbow Road is a lot better in this one than in the 64 version. It's much more difficult.

Canyarion

11-20-2003, 07:26 AM

Hm.... After reading those last posts, I really feel like buying it again. :rolleyes:
I've never really liked Mario Kart THAT much... never played the N64 version although I loved the SNES one.
Oh well, I HAVE TO buy it in order to get the Zelda Disc. :p

bobcat

11-22-2003, 09:34 AM

Just got the special cup so fun!

Bowser still ownz. Mario and Luigi are quite good 2

Blix

11-23-2003, 12:33 AM

Man, this game friggin' owns. I think Baby Mario and baby yoshi are best team. Yoshi and Birdo come along with Toad and ... errr.... her... are head to head in second place. Well, anybody knows which non-official-team characters make good teams anyways? I still haven't been able to make a really good team, just average ones. =\

GameMaster

11-23-2003, 02:53 AM

I bought it today. I like Baby Bowser!

Vampyr

11-23-2003, 10:58 AM

Man. I am so excited about this game.

But because of lack of funds, I think I might have to wait till Christmas to get it. :distress:

That sucks.

Jonbo298

11-23-2003, 11:37 AM

Man. I am so excited about this game.

But because of lack of funds, I think I might have to wait till Christmas to get it. :distress:

That sucks.

I feel the pain. Ask for both MK: DD and another game that can be registered so you can get the Zelda Disc. I can't wait for mine to come in the mail....2 weeks is grueling

Dylflon

11-23-2003, 07:34 PM

I've beaten most of the game.

I beat Mushroom Cup, Flower Cup, Star Cup, Special Cup and All Cup Tour on 50cc, 100cc and 150cc.

I have also beaten Mushroom Cup on Mirror.

I have only 4 more cups...but they're all mirror. If you guys think 150cc is hard you'll discover a whole new world of pain in mirror mode.

GameMaster

11-24-2003, 12:36 AM

I think sleeping is harder than 150cc.

I want to have a Mario Kart marathon with friends.

Dark Samurai

11-24-2003, 09:41 AM

i already beat the hell out of this game

but entertaining nonetheless

Seth

11-24-2003, 10:46 AM

What's mirror mode?

I've beaten all the cups on 50, 100, and 150 and now I finished the all cup thing last night on 50cc and 100cc. Is mirror mode after that?

GameMaster

11-24-2003, 02:59 PM

Mirror mode is when the course is reversed horizontally. I think you also drive in the opposite direction but I'm not sure on that one?

Dyne

11-24-2003, 06:35 PM

Mirror mode is when the course is reversed horizontally. I think you also drive in the opposite direction but I'm not sure on that one?

Everything in the code is flipped. Even Lakitu's sign is flipped. :P I don't think you'd drive backwards through the code though. That would be a double mirror.

GameMaster

11-24-2003, 07:37 PM

Everyone state your favorite character combo:

Baby Mario and Bowser Jr.

Blackmane

11-25-2003, 03:42 AM

King Boo and Toad

bobcat

11-25-2003, 04:39 AM

I like the babies but........

Bowser and DK are my fave

Dark Samurai

11-25-2003, 05:44 PM

i got toad and red koopa

Dyne

11-25-2003, 10:56 PM

Koopa Troopa and Diddy or Donkey for me. :) I've always loved using both in the past. I also like using Toad's Kart. That way, I get the best from all the worlds.

Joeiss

11-28-2003, 07:23 PM

Holy moly, great game. I was at my friend's birthday party last night, and we must have played this game for about 8 straight hours (and drank several packs of beer while doing so). Multiplayer in this game rocks, except I was getting a bit bored of it at the end (but only because I played so much in one sitting, lol).

Good job, Nintendo.

Vampyr

11-28-2003, 07:44 PM

I managed to get enough money together to purchase this game, and I am very satisfied. Very fun. I have beaten all the cups on every "cc", except for the star cup on 150cc.

I earned the "Cup Tour", and beat it on 50 cc (I DIDNT WIN ANYTHING! Whats the point of the cup tours?)

Anyway, my fave character pair is Wario and Donkey Kong, driving the Bowser mobile.

GameMaster

11-28-2003, 07:59 PM

You still have to do Mirror Mode I reckon, and then, and only then, will you be considered an Elite Double Dasher.

Blix

11-29-2003, 02:17 AM

I'm still using default teams. So far I always use Yoshi and Birdo or the babies. I like the fact that you almost always get specials with Yoshi. :D Anyways, my double dashing is on hold at the moment because I have to finish my classes. Stupid classes! :mad2:

One Winged Angel

11-29-2003, 08:48 PM

I use Toad and Diddy... Toads special owns.

Mushlafa

11-30-2003, 08:55 PM

I think sleeping is harder than 150cc.

I want to have a Mario Kart marathon with friends.

Did that on saterday night / sunday morning... in 2 sittings... we did.. mushroom, flower, star and special on 50 100 and 150 cc and we did the all cup tour on 50 and 100... and did versus and battle mode up to 20 wins. These are the kinds of situations i think this game and some other games are just great for.

It was pretty fun and there was a lot of REALLY REALLY close races. the closest one was.... we won by .002

Vampyr

11-30-2003, 09:27 PM

Im not using Wario and DK anymore...I started using Toad and ParaKoopa driving the Toad Mobile, and now I cant stop. I am so much better with them than I was driving that big hung of metal Bowser Mobile.

I finally earned Mirror Mode, and Ive won a Gold Trophie in each cup on it except for Cup Tour and Star Cup.

Is there any more challenges after I get gold trophies in each cup on mirror mode? I hope so...I dont want it to end yet...

Dylflon

11-30-2003, 09:41 PM

Me and Dyne set up 8 player LAN last night. It was so fun. Wow.

One Winged Angel

12-01-2003, 12:10 AM

I'm disappointed witht he difficulty, I beat all the modes in 1 days, including Mirror Mode.

bobcat

12-01-2003, 05:06 AM

Me and Dyne set up 8 player LAN last night. It was so fun. Wow.

I did that the other day...............so fun!

We've been playing MK:DD and Halo multiplayer.

These games r awesome

GameMaster

12-01-2003, 07:28 PM

Anyone else besides Bouncer get online with Mario Kart yet using the Warpipe software?

Dyne

12-02-2003, 01:13 AM

Anyone else besides Bouncer get online with Mario Kart yet using the Warpipe software?

I will be on Christmas morn. :)

Jonbo298

12-02-2003, 01:56 AM

Anyone else besides Bouncer get online with Mario Kart yet using the Warpipe software?

Hopefully I will be able to this week or next week. I just need to find a damned BBA. My Wal-Mart is only selling Modem Adapters...blech

GameMaster

12-02-2003, 02:14 AM

You can get it on Amazon.com

Now I should probably show you the rating I gave Amazon.com a couple months back: http://www.gametavern.net/forums/images/5stars.gif

Jonbo298

12-02-2003, 04:50 AM

I'll check amazon.com out. See how much they charge. If its not too much, i can wait until next week when i get my check card, then i can buy online finally:p

*edit* Looks like I will be waiting anyways. Good ol' out of stock:D:mad:

Canyarion

12-02-2003, 07:58 AM

:D "I got MARIO KART : DOUBLE DASH"
That's what I thought yesterday. :p

Nice game. Good tracks I guess. Haven't played multiplayer yet.
So far I've beated the mushroom and flower cup on 100cc, and star on 50cc.

A combo I kinda like: baby mario and baby bowser.
I'm not that good yet with heavy karts like bowser and DK.

Hehe I got 400 stars for it. :D

GameMaster

12-02-2003, 07:48 PM

A combo I kinda like: baby mario and baby bowser.

I'm afraid I already chose that team. You'll have to pick a different team or have one randomly selected for you.

Canyarion

12-03-2003, 09:14 AM

One Winged Angel

12-03-2003, 04:51 PM

Bah I HATE those bananas. :mad: Whenever I get that item, I trow it off the track. I keep running into them. :(
I discovered that I'm also pretty good with the baby bros, at least on some tracks. :) Nice game, but the multiplayer better be great or else.... :evil:

They're the best items to defend yourself from shells... when a shell is coming up behind you, right before it hits you, lay the banana down and the shell will crack. Saved me from losing many times.

Only MK novices disrespect the bananas...
:banana:

Dark Samurai

12-03-2003, 08:13 PM

amen

Canyarion

12-04-2003, 04:02 AM

Pff well they're good for that, I still hate em. Stupid items... just lemme race! :mad2:

I'm gonna check multiplayer in a few hours. :p

Jonbo298

12-04-2003, 02:27 PM

I got to do some multi last night with ominub...wasn't too bad. Did a grand prix and a co-op grand prix, co-op is fun. Haven't done the Battle yet since he wanted to leave.

But I can't wait to get the BBA and get LAN'ed up with MK: DD.

Canyarion

12-05-2003, 06:50 AM

Hehe I did 3-player yesterday! :D It was awesome. Haven't had that much fun with a multiplayer game lately!
After playing the single player, I wasn't sure if I was gonna keep it, but the multiplayer makes up for it!!
Haven't tried coop yet.

Bond

12-25-2003, 04:24 PM

I got this game for Christmas and I must say it's great.

But does anyone find Rainbow Road way too easy?

Jonbo298

12-25-2003, 05:04 PM

Has anyone here tried using Warp Pipe yet? I'm anxiously awaiting the BBA to come in the mail. Damned Nintendo is being slow on sending it out to me.

Canyarion

12-25-2003, 06:28 PM

As soon as it works with a HUB setup I'm ready to go. :D

Blix

12-25-2003, 06:34 PM

I got this game for Christmas and I must say it's great.

But does anyone find Rainbow Road way too easy?
Yeah! Though some times those curves are too darn hard and I fall. But I don't think it's easier than the N64 version with all the things protecting you from falling away.
Ohhh, and Jonbo, I know this won't help but, they have the broadband adapters overstoked here. :p

Jonbo298

12-25-2003, 06:47 PM

Every store in my town only carries the modem adapter which I dont need since i already have it (used it for PSO). So I had to order off Ninty's site:(

Jason1

12-26-2003, 09:40 PM

My brother got this game for christmas, and I must say, it's pretty good. I love the way you have to cooperate to do a mini turbo in the co-op mode. Its actually fun to ride in back. Very good job on this part, very well thought out. The battle courses could have been more creative, but other than that, another amazing title from Nintendo.

GCD423

12-29-2003, 09:46 AM

hey i got mariokart:dd and the broadband adapter and the warp pipe sothat i can play it online. :D

... do u have it?

GCD423

12-29-2003, 09:49 AM

true this isnt about mario kart:dd but does any 1 no how to put an avatar :confused: .

p.s. im new

Canyarion

12-29-2003, 11:14 AM

Well, I know how you can EDIT your post so you don't have to make 2 in a row. :) (push the edit button ;))
Try clicking your User CP and then 'change avatar' or something. :)

GCD423

12-29-2003, 11:18 AM

Well, I know how you can EDIT your post so you don't have to make 2 in a row. :) (push the edit button ;))
Try clicking your User CP and then 'change avatar' or something. :)

thanks 4 the info and uh... your avatar is zelda with the blustars and everything the 'lil pic.

p.s. thx

GameMaster

12-29-2003, 12:21 PM

hey i got mariokart:dd and the broadband adapter and the warp pipe sothat i can play it online. :D

... do u have it?

Go to Warppipe's offcial forums to arrange online gaming sessions with other people.

Jonbo298

12-29-2003, 01:27 PM

I'm so, IMPATIENTLY now, awaiting for my BBA to come in the mail:mad2: But when it does, does anyone else here have warp pipeor basically be able to play mk:dd online. Maybe once the BBA comes and I get it hooked up and everything, I can see if I can arrange to play a game with ya GCD.

Jason1

01-02-2004, 04:28 PM

Do you absolutley HAVE to use a router when you play DD online? Because I dont have one, but thats really the only thing barring me from playing online.

Canyarion

01-02-2004, 04:30 PM

They're testing beta's that use a HUB. :D Once those are available, I can play online. :)

Jonbo298

01-02-2004, 06:29 PM

A future upgrade to the software is the ability to just straight hook it to your cable/dsl modem. I too need to get a router also since now there are 2 reasons to have one. (MK: DD and another computer besides mine in the house)

Seth

01-02-2004, 07:06 PM

Warp Pipe has supported HUBS and 2 NIC cards for a while now. Ever since the first beta release.

Jonbo298

01-02-2004, 07:15 PM

Warp Pipe has supported HUBS and 2 NIC cards for a while now. Ever since the first beta release.

Damn, I forgot it supported dual NIC's. The mobo i have came with 2 ethernet ports so all i need is a crossover cable <_<

Jonbo298

01-11-2004, 09:50 AM

Well, I got my first taste of Warp Pipe. And now I can't wait to play people around my area or so. First person was at Penn. State. Connection was pretty bad, but it was stable and playable. But it was the longest 2 minutes of my life.:p

Jason1

01-11-2004, 12:01 PM

Alright ladies, here's my mobo.

http://wholesaledealers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=157

can I play Mario Kart online without using a hub or router?

Jonbo298

01-11-2004, 06:09 PM

That won't work. It only has one LAN port on it. But you could always just buy another cheap NIC card and you'll be set without having to buy a hub or router.

Jason1

01-11-2004, 09:17 PM

That won't work. It only has one LAN port on it. But you could always just buy another cheap NIC card and you'll be set without having to buy a hub or router.

Yea...Id probably screw something up putting it in though...oh well though.

Jonbo298

01-11-2004, 10:32 PM

heh, you'll install a mobo, but you won't install a simple PCI NIC card:p

GameMaster

02-09-2005, 01:43 PM

Last weekend when I played I used Bowser Jr. and Baby Mario. And I use the Bullet Bill vehicle. I think it's better than the golden kart.

Neo

02-09-2005, 01:49 PM

Okay I'll bite: Why did you feel the need to bring back a discussion which ended over a year ago?

GameMaster

02-09-2005, 01:53 PM

It'd be a waste to create a new thread.

Since I last posted here my character and kart preferences have changed too.

Me = -Rep'd? :(

Neo

02-09-2005, 01:54 PM

No but that's an idea...:sneaky:

Teuthida

02-09-2005, 04:24 PM

Last weekend when I played I used Bowser Jr. and Baby Mario. And I use the Bullet Bill vehicle. I think it's better than the golden kart.

Yes, the bullet is mighty good. Fastest of the light karts. I still prefer Toad's and Koopa's kart which are basically the same thing minus the looks. My characters are always Koopa and Diddy Kong. Used to use Paratroopa but his juggling of the shells was distracting. A horde of red shells for when you fall behind, and banana peels for when you gain the lead.

Canyarion

02-09-2005, 05:34 PM

I rarely got any special (character) items the last time we played it... :(

Blackmane

02-09-2005, 05:37 PM

The koopas are the most irritating to play against because they always seem to get the special items more than other people. I hate getting bombarded by shells.

However, it goes the other way, because I love to play as Koopas.

Dyne

02-09-2005, 05:41 PM

I've loved Koopa since the SNES version. :D Best character ever. I wish Wario hadn't stolen his kart in the N64 version, otherwise I would've liked it.

Vampyr

02-09-2005, 05:50 PM

I use the combined forces of Toad and Koopa!

DimHalo

02-09-2005, 09:46 PM

My favorite combination is Baby Bowser and Toad or Toadette (depending on who I am playing against)

Typhoid

02-09-2005, 09:49 PM

Koopa Troopa, And the Koopa Paratroopa.

I love those little guys.

jeepnut

02-10-2005, 11:43 AM

I use the combined forces of Toad and Koopa!

That's my combo too. I also always make sure to use toad's cart if it's available.

Vampyr

02-10-2005, 04:32 PM

That's my combo too. I also always make sure to use toad's cart if it's available.

That's my kart as well.

+rep for your excellent taste.

Canyarion

02-10-2005, 04:50 PM

Usually Peach+Turtle for me. :) Peach for the defense (never get her special though) and Turtle for the shields.

Oh wait, then I can't use the bullet.....
That's when I use Baby Mario + Peach. :)

BreakABone

02-10-2005, 08:32 PM

Peach isn't a lightweight is she?

I'm confused

Canyarion

02-11-2005, 03:47 AM

Oh wait... What do I choose then? :confused: Aaah, I meant baby Mario + KoopaTroopa in the Bullet. :)

Ric

02-11-2005, 08:35 AM

I usually use Koopa Troopa Driving (coz he was always the best back in the S.N.E.S days and you know it) Yoshi on weapons (Those eggs are useful man) and drive in Waluigi's Kart, the purple one, cant remember what it's called.

If I am being honest I havent actually played the game in ages, never completed it on 150cc and I haven't unlocked the boo's as characters or the old fart toad's gold car. Never mind, I will go back to it and own it one day soon.

Canyarion

05-02-2005, 11:44 AM

http://www.cube-europe.com/newsgfx/mkarcade/mk-arcade-9.jpg

Null

05-02-2005, 12:27 PM

Im not getting it. Why are you showing us this picture? :confused:

DimHalo

05-02-2005, 01:02 PM

Im not getting it. Why are you showing us this picture? :confused:

Agreed. I saw the picture and I was like: "i don't get it."

DarrenMcLeod

05-02-2005, 01:35 PM

If I'm not mistaken, that's from the Arcade version of Mario Kart that is yet to be released....

Null

05-02-2005, 01:43 PM

yes its the japense arcade version. i think its been released. unless you mean for north amercia. which i dunno if it will be.

Neo

05-02-2005, 01:49 PM

I've owned DD since the beginning but last night was the first time I ever really played it. Very smooth controls.

Null

05-02-2005, 02:05 PM

oh yea. it plays and controls wonderfully. which is why its such a shame they screwed up so much with the content of the game.

Neo

05-02-2005, 02:11 PM

Are you referring to the passenger system?

Null

05-02-2005, 02:16 PM

passenger system perhaps. i coulda lived with that tho.

im more refering to the lack of original courses that stood out. i've beat every level on both mk64 and DD, and 64's stand out a lot more in my memory.
Many of the tracks were too short, and lacked a real sense of design and short cuts.

Then they totally destroyed battle mode. maps are so small you can barly move around in em, then they give you weapons that litteratly take up the ENTIRE screen in size. mk64 had huge battle maps in comparison.

weapons dissapointed me also. and the look of the go karts, i prefer go karts, like that pic above for the japense arcade game rather then Mario Soap box Durby cars in DD.

DarrenMcLeod

05-02-2005, 03:19 PM

I have one problem with MK: DD, and it's something that I both love and hate: the handicapping. When I'm playing videogames with friends, often times they aren't as good as me because I own the games, and so they lose at the game and don't like it (see: Super Smash Bros: Melee), regardless of how good it is. With MK: DD, the exact opposite happens. I still can win most races, but the handicapping gets really frustrating because any time you are in first you are hit with countless amounts of weapons. I thought they overdid it with this game, and that MK64 had a much better balance of skill vs handicap.

I like the two driver system, and the karts, and the weapons, and the courses, and the control.