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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: March 08, 2005, 07:33:28 PM »

That was an awesome piece of work, Kamikaze.  I recommend it to everybody on this forum.

Also, the Mariology boards are really hopping right now.  We have several great discussions going, and we're currently trying to make a map of the Mushroom World.  Again, here's the address.

http://kamikazekoopa.proboards38.com/

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 15, 2005, 06:19:53 PM »

Yes, please do provide a link to your message board, Kamikaze.  I didn't think such a board existed, and I'm excited that I've finally found one.  Perhaps I can even help boost the attendance by getting the word out about it on other boards like this one.

Speaking of Warp Pipes, I actually think that they are a result of advanced technology rather than enchantment.  I'll explain myself later because right now I have to go.

Edited by - Claws on 2/15/2005 4:20:42 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 14, 2005, 08:00:29 PM »

By the way, Kamikaze, I'm thinking about creating a Mario website all about continuity issues such as what we're discussing now.  I don't yet know how to, but when I learn, if my plans ever come to fruition, and if you'd like, you could be on the staff or something.  Just a thought.  Currently I'm very busy, so it could be a while before anything concrete is done.

Anyone have any ideas as to how these creatures originated?  I'm willing to believe they were created by the Star Spirits or a similar supreme being or beings.  Magic is always a viable option in the Mushroom Dimension; much of what happens there is based on supernatural forces.  So it is highly probable that some races did originate from magic.

When I say Mushroom "Dimension,"  I'm talking about the Mushroom Kingdom, Beanbean Kingdom, Sarasaland, etc.  Anything on what has been referred to as Mushroom "Earth" and the surrounding physical universe.  (Because I know I've heard characters in the game refer to earth, and there's no way it could be our earth.)  This Mushroom Dimension is connected to ours through a few tears in the dimensional fabric; known ones include a trans-dimensional warp pipe in Donkey Kong Island's Kongo Jungle, which is in our dimension, off the coast of Africa (refer to Mario Party's DK's Jungle Adventure board for a glimpse at this pipe), and one at an undisclosed location in Brooklyn, New York.  Most of you probably knew all this, but I'm just making sure.

Edited by - Claws on 2/14/2005 6:01:56 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 13, 2005, 07:37:32 PM »

Does anyone know how many species (or races) there are in the Mushroom Dimension?  Such as Koopas, Toads, Goombas, etc.  

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 11, 2005, 06:56:27 AM »

Thanks.

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 09, 2005, 09:06:06 PM »

That could be a result of a those towns' dwindling importances.  Every large, global city in the Mushroom Kingdom began as a small village (like Twilight Town).  Some, though, most likely those that embraced forward thinking and capitalism, grew and prospered.  It's not an even distribution of the wealth of the nation, but it's the way it is.  So these smaller towns stagnate and experience no growth but also keep their individual identities and survive by trade and medieval-style marketplace practices.  And I doubt the residents of these towns would have it any other way.

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 08, 2005, 07:44:42 PM »

I think the Koopa Klan's actually fairly advanced technologically (consider bullet bills, flying airships, etc.); however, they choose to appear more barbaric (their overuse of castles, autocracy, and rigid caste system based on race, for example) in order to increase the fear they strike in other governments.

I think the Mushroom Kingdom is the most advanced of the three; look at the number of ultramodern cities there.  They too, however, choose to appear more primitive than they are; take a look at (what I assume is) their capital city, Toad Town (I call it this because of its close proximity to Peach's castle, the center of the government).  It's quite basic, probably a planned city that didn't allow for skyscrapers so as to add to this simple image and to assure the castle was the focal point.

In conclusion, I think all of these cultures are pretty evenly modernized; they just choose to cultivate a more primitive image so as not to appear foreign to the towns and villages in their countries that are truly underdeveloped (such as Twilight Town).

Edited by - Claws on 2/8/2005 5:46:24 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Paper Mario: TTYD chat!

« on: February 07, 2005, 09:02:01 PM »

I also thought PMTYD was an incredible game.  They really made this one more dramatic, and I think it worked.  The music was also better.  I wish I could find the soundtrack CD (if there is one).

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 07, 2005, 08:57:09 PM »

Can't forget about Diamond City.  I think that's actually the modern city we know most about in the Mushroom Kingdom.  It was thoroughly explored in Wario Ware, and shown briefly in Wario Land 4.  I guess Glitzville could be included (if only for its glittery appearance), but it's pretty much just the floating host of the Glitz Pit rather than a functioning municipality.  

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 05, 2005, 04:53:37 PM »

Hey, does anyone know if the Mushroom Kingdom's two information-age cities have appeared in any other games besides the ones they debuted in?  I'm speaking of Mushroom City in MK:DD!! and Twilight City in MvsDK.  I also have a feeling that Toad's Turnpike (MK64) is something like an interstate loop around Mushroom City.  That's purely speculation, though.

Also, if there are any other similar cities, please point them out to me.

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Mario Chat / Re: Mariology (serious posts wanted)

« on: February 01, 2005, 06:24:01 PM »

I also agree with the SMB theory.  However, I don't think that Bowser transforming the humans into Toads was the creation of the Toad race.  Toads probably existed before Bower's curse.  Bowser just saw how feeble these creatures were and decided to turn all humans in a certain vicinity in the Mushroom Kingdom into them, greatly reducing the human population in the Mushroom Dimension.

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Video Game Chat / Re: The Legend of Zelda for GameCube!

« on: May 16, 2004, 07:51:30 PM »

With me, WW was sort of a "grin and bear it" affair (because of the graphics); this new game is something I can enjoy completely. I really think Nintendo is starting to wise up. This gem, New SMB, multiplayer Metroid Prime, online capabilities for the DS- they're starting to listen to the fans.

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Mario Chat / Re: Supermario64DS. Luigi included

« on: May 16, 2004, 07:44:27 PM »

Yes, this game is second on my list of most anticipated DS games (New SMB is first). This looks so awesome. I mean, it's a wireless multiplayer, enhanced SM64! Wario!

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Video Game Chat / Re: Official pictures of the Nintendo DS and games!

« on: May 16, 2004, 07:39:50 PM »

NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. This is overwhelming. I have been waiting for a new Mario sidescroller for so long! I cannot believe this. Nintendo's finally listening to its fans....

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Mario Chat / Re: Donkey Kong Jr.

« on: May 06, 2004, 09:18:34 PM »

Red Paratroopa, I find your argument to be seriously flawed. What do you mean Baby Mario and Mario are never shown alongside one another? When you play the game you can certainly pair them up. And you're forgetting about Mario Golf and Double Dash!!- Baby Mario and Mario have definitely been seen alongside one another. My theory (or more factually, the website DK Vine's theory): There is obviously some way to transport characters from the past and future to the present time. Look at SSB. Link is obviously from the past. Captain Falcon is from the future. Master Hand must have used some method to bring them to the present, and I think we could logically assume that perhaps the Mushroom Kingdom has discovered this method. Therefore, when Mario needs a doubles partner (one more like him), he can call upon the aid of Baby Mario. Likewise, in Mario Tennis, Diddy apparently did not want to join DK as his doubles partner. So, taking a hint from Mario, DK brought his past self to the present to help him compete. And the younger versions of Mario and DK are too young to remember any of it, so there are no long-term consequences.