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| Acmlm's Board - I3 Archive - General Gaming - Mario Kart DS: Alastor owns your soul. [List Updated 02/13] |
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Trapster King Dedede                   Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6445 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by Sonicandtails Iīve actually dodged them a few times when I was in 1st place. Dunno how, though. I was 2nd once and was passing the current leader as I heard the blue shell. But it still hit him when I was 1st. I guess the game sends data immediately when you send the shell away and takes the kart itīs locked on. Just one thing. Are certain characters immune to certain weapons? I currently use R.O.B and he seems to be somewhat immune to bombs. Iīve had several CPU players throw bombs at me and sometimes I didnīt get hit while I could see the explosion. It was right behind me, though. I like to throw bananas in the jump at the end in Wario Colosseum.  |
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Gywall Coney   Since: 11-20-05 From: England! Last post: 6339 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by Ran-chan No. There is no immunities, but there is a resistance based on item and weight stats to the power of the effect. Greater weight lowers blast strength while lower increases it. Item stat has a slight influence. Blue Shells. They lock on when they are about 2.5 seconds away from the kart in first. I hold back slightly sometimes on this fact to take the lead and win a race normaly. |
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Trapster King Dedede Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6445 days Last view: 6337 days |
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I always brake the kart when I have a blue shell in my ass but sometimes the other karts are so far back that they still donīt get hit. 
I got a red shell behind me once when I drove near the wall on some track. Donīt remember what track, though. The shell came towards me from the right and disappeared into thin air the very moment before itīd hit me. Was that a bug? |
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Gywall Coney Since: 11-20-05 From: England! Last post: 6339 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by Ran-chan Hmm.. so that still exists, intresting.. So blue shells can be dodged.. the only track I know this is possible is GCN Yoshi Island. the Double Dash version had that bug, namely under the giant shell and around the tail. |
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Trapster King Dedede Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6445 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| Yeah, Iīve noticed that the blue shell disappeared in MK: DD. I just sat there and was like "Oh, dammit!" and thought I was screwed.
Then it disappeared and everyone wondered wtf happened. (edited by Ran-chan on 01-10-06 06:08 AM) |
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Kattwah Acro RIP Acmlm's Board: Feb. 18 2007  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Apparently, dodging a blue shell can only be done in 150cc... because it requires really good timing and speed to do it properly 
Although, theres this weird thing where I was racing the other day, and was in second. I launched a blooper and moved into first immediately afterwards... I got hit with my own blooper  |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| Doesn't Blooper only affect all karts ahead of the one who launches it? So if you're in 4th and use a Blooper, the top 3 would be affected... but if you moved into 3rd before the karts get splattered with ink, you'll be affected. | |||
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Zem Permabanned. Flaming, trolling, reregistering. Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6660 days Last view: 6660 days |
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Originally posted by Colin No, it doesn't do that. It only backfires if you're in first place when it activates. |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero  Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by TrapsterNo it doesn't. The blue shell has a certain vision range, which is a little more than the distance from the bottom of the bottom screen to your character, if it's in the detailed map mode. When it sees the first place person, it locks on to them. Any point before that and you can slip into second and not get hit. |
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Trapster King Dedede Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6445 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by Kirby ATW I think Iīve gotten hit by my own red shell once. It has happened quite often om MK  D, though. |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| OK, so Blooper affects everyone unless you screw up it's order. Right. :\
I used to get hit with my own red shells in Super Mario Kart. Bloody annoying. |
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Zem Permabanned. Flaming, trolling, reregistering. Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6660 days Last view: 6660 days |
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Originally posted by Colin No, much simpler than that... it affects everyone in front of the user (place-wise), but if you use it when you're in first it just hits you. I see where my previous post is confusing; what I meant was no, it doesn't hit you if you use it in fourth place then swing into third before it activates. |
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| Oh, so I *was* right then. Just that it only backfires if you get into first place when you activate Blooper.
Good to know. |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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What would've been nice is if it hit the second-place guy only  |
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Trapster King Dedede Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6445 days Last view: 6337 days |
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Originally posted by ZemOriginally posted by Colin Uh, say, how fat is the chance that you get a Blooper when youīre in first?
Bananas are the most common, though. |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| You get a blooper, then you refrain from using it until you're in first. ZOMG (edited by Alastor the Stylish on 01-11-06 04:10 PM) |
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Sonicandfails   910  Since: 11-17-05 From: Mass Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| Heres the place you gotta be in for items.
CAT 1 is 1st place alone. CAT 2 is 2nd and 3rd place. CAT 3 is 4th and 5th place. CAT 4 is 6th, 7th, and 8th place. Banana [CAT 1] ====== The banana is a staple in every Mario Kart game. They can be held behind your kart, and spin you out for about 1.5 seconds upon contact. When thrown forward, your current speed determines how far it will be thrown. Triple Banana [CAT 1] ============= This is essentially the same as the banana, but there are three of them. The Items stat increases your odds of getting a triple instead of a single. Triple Bananas follow the same physics as single Bananas. Green Shell [CAT 1] =========== Another classic staple of the Mario kart franchise, these things are useful in sniping other players... if you're a good shot. You can hold one behind your kart, and they can be thrown backwards. Green shells move slower when thrown backwards, however. If you get hit by one, you will be stunned for about 2 seconds. Triple Green Shell [CAT 1] ================== This is the same as the single Green Shell, except you have three of them orbiting around your kart. Unlike previous Mario Kart incarnations, you _can_ fire these shells behind your kart. Fake Item Box [CAT 1] ============= This is basically the stationary version of a Green Shell; lay it down and watch as an unobservant driver gets pelted. Please note, however, that you _cannot_ block a Green or Red shell with one, so don't bother trying. Upon hitting a Fake Item Box, you will be stunned for about 2 seconds. As with the Banana, the speed you're going at determines how far it will be thrown forward. When laid down on the track, you can (somewhat) easily spot one by looking for the telltale question mark inside the box. If there isn't a question mark, it's a fake. Mushroom [CAT 2] ======== Mushrooms have been around since Super Mario Kart, and they serve pretty much the same purpose; speed. However, charging into another driver while 'shrooming will result in knocking them to the side, regardless of how light or heavy your kart is. Talk about handy! I recently found that braking is pretty much useless while you are using a Mushroom. It may offer a slight increase in handling for the duration of the boost, but it will *not* slow the kart down. It can be useful for slowing down ASAP, though. Triple Mushroom [CAT 2] =============== This is basically the same as a Mushroom, but in triple form. A higher Items stat means you will get this more often. Blooper [CAT 2] ======= This annoying little squid can really slow down computer players and obscure the view of human players. This item will affect every racer that is currently ahead of you. If you are affected by a Blooper, your Items stat determines how long the ink will stay on your screen. The lower your Item stat is, the faster the ink will go away. Fairly simple to understand. Using a Blooper while you are in first will result in a backfired Blooper! Be careful when using one of these when you're close to the front of the pack. Note: If you are affected by a Blooper, try to get a Mushroom or drive onto a booster pad. This will quickly rid your screen of the obstructive goo. Credit for refreshing my memory goes to freakyboy5000 at gmail dot com and War Raichu, a fellow game enthusiast. Red Shell [CAT 2] ========= Everybody's favorite homing projectile, the red shell is a little smarter in Mario Kart DS. These babies won't always take the quickest route to your target. Instead, they'll usually strike them from the side to avoid any item they might be carrying behind them. If a red shell is trailing you, use a green shell, banana, or another red shell to get rid of it. You may need to attempt a power slide or two in order to position yourself properly, though. As with green shells and fake items, you are stunned for 2 seconds when hit. Red shells can be held behind you and fired backwards, just like a green shell. Also note that Red Shells will perform complete 180 degree turns to pursue you. This renders jumping off of ramps ineffective in avoiding red shells. The best method to rid yourself of a red shell is to hit it with a Banana, Green Shell or a Bob-omb, or cleverly drive near a wall and coax the shell into hitting it. Triple Red Shell [CAT 2] ================ Red shells, in a group of 3. Basically a red version of triple green shells. Again, a higher Items stat means you'll get these more often. Boo [CAT 3] === A ghost from one of the many haunted houses in the Mushroom Kingdom. Unlike its Super Circuit counterpart, Boo no longer slows down your opponent when you use it on them. Instead, he just leaves them alone and simply steals the item. The target that's chosen is random. However, if only one racer has an item, their item will be taken. For best usage, watch the bottom screen and use the Boo whenever you see an item you want. Another benefit to Boo is the fact that you become transluscent upon using it, which means you can pass right through other drivers and obstacles. You might even be able to evade the power of a Spiked Shell! insano31 at hotmail dot com submitted a tidbit of info I initially didn't know about: The Boo item, in addition to being immune to attack, also allows you to drive through rough terrain without losing any speed. This makes the Boo item even better! Bob-omb [CAT 2] ======= These bad boys come in handy if you're good at laying down bananas or throwing fake items, since Bob-ombs are used in a similar manner. These can be held behind your kart, but I don't advise it. Upon being hit by a Bob-omb, your kart is launched into the air, causing you to lose about 4 seconds of time. Think of it as a poor man's Spiked Shell. Bob-ombs also act like proximity mines; any kart that gets too close will get a taste of gunpowder! Spiked Shell [CAT 3] ============ The mother of all shells! This baby will zero in on the player that is currently in first upon firing it. If a Spiked Shell is fired at you, don't think you can just slink behind and let another player take the hit; if you are in first when it is fired, it will hit you. Regardless. Why would you do that, though? Upon being hit by a Spiked Shell, you will be blown up like a Bob-omb would, losing 4 seconds. Be careful using a Spiked Shell if you're somewhat close to the front; if you fire a Spiked Shell while in first, it'll backfire and blow _you_ up. There was an error in this description in previous versions: the Spiked Shell CANNOT be held behind your kart or fired backwards. The Spiked Shell will also home in on the kart that's currently at the front of the pack, whether it's 1st place or 4th place. Golden Mushroom [CAT 3] =============== This is the supreme Mushroom. It's basically a mushroom that you can use an infinite amount of times for about 7-10 seconds. It's pretty useful if you have the room to use it. Lightning Bolt [CAT 3] ============== Lightning has a very interesting effect in Mario Kart DS; instead of affecting all other players for an equal amount of time, it's relative to their position in the race. 7th place recovers fairly quickly, and 1st place recovers last. If you are in 1st place and are hit by it, you will spin out, lose 1.5 seconds, and be tiny for about 10 seconds. You may not use Boos, Stars, Lightning, or Bullet Bills while tiny. Bullet Bill [CAT 4] =========== Remember the Chain Chomp special item from Double Dash!!? This thing trumps even THAT! Upon using a Bullet Bill, you will gain a MASSIVE amount of speed, turn into a Bullet Bill, and follow the track automatically. The duration of the Bullet Bill depends on how high your Items stat is. If it's high, it will last about 8 seconds, and 4-5 seconds with a low Items stat. I did some extra testing, and it IS possible to steer the Bullet Bill, but only slightly. This feature may allow you to "home in" on other racers as you're flying right past them. Star [CAT 4] ==== Stars are awesome. They grant you complete invincibility and offensive control. Any poor soul to get in your path will be knocked away from you as if they were hit by a fake item box. A Star lasts for about 8 seconds. In summary, remember what the categories stand for, and that they include every item from the previous category as well: |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| That's... Inaccurate. You can get bob-ombs in 1st place, and the list just falls apart outside of 8-way matches. | |||
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Cynthia Uh-huh. Since: 11-17-05 From: LaSalle, Quebec, Canada Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| It's inaccurate for sure. I've gotten Stars in 4th and 5th place.
Don't forget that the item obtained depends on what place you were in when you hit the item box. So if you hit an item box and then move into 1st, you have a chance at getting a Mushroom instead of a Green Shell. |
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6337 days Last view: 6337 days |
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| Uh. Colin that was taken from the game mechanics faq on gamefaqs. I think the author at least knows THAT much |
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