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Mario Chat / Mario Allusions in Zelda Games...

« on: July 25, 2002, 02:12:12 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I have noticed that in many Zelda games there are allusions to Mario characters, themes, enemies, and other small allusions.  Does anyone know WHY they are placed in the games?  Is this to say that Mario is so popular that even the world of Zelda knows him?  Does anyone know of any other response that can shed light to this?  Thanks!  Shalom!  

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Game Help / Suggestions for FINAL Battle with Bowser in Paper Mario...

« on: July 24, 2002, 02:03:21 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I defeated Bowser in Paper Mario using Bombette as my side-kick.  Do any of you suggest another side-kick and if so what fighting techniques and items should one have for this bothersome battle?  I hate it when Bowser increases his HP!  Please let me know your tactics:)  Thanks!  Shalom!  

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Mario Chat / Villains and TMK: Regarding Peach & Kinopio

« on: July 21, 2002, 01:47:00 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
If Mario and Luigi have villains that resemble them:  Wario and Waluigi.  Do you think there may be villains that will resemble Peach and Kinopio?  Should there be?  Or is Wario and Waluigi enough?  Yeah, I guess who needs more villains?  Peach has enough with that Bowser capturing her every chance he gets!  Thanks!  Shalom!  

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General Chat / You People Are the Best!:)

« on: July 19, 2002, 12:27:03 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
All these topics that I have posted, all of you have given really great responses:)  I just wanted to take the time to let all of you know that I appreciate your knowledge and thank you for replying to my questions:)  All of you deserve a big hug (((((((EVERYONE)))))))))   I will continue to add posts but I just wanted to let all of you know that I acknowledge all of your time and effort in responding:)  Thank You!   Shalom!  

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Mario Chat / What is Nintendo's Ultimate Goal?

« on: July 18, 2002, 07:12:58 PM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I want to know what is Nintendo's ultimate goal?  What I mean is that they keep coming out with new game consoles every x amount of years.  Is their goal to make their games more realistic?  If yes, then are we going to have a virtual reality Mario game?  It seems scary.  Imagine being the main character of a game!?  Imagine a monster attacks you, will one feel the attack?  I guess I'm going too far ahead into the future.  But for me the Mario games N64 and Game Cube have good graphics.  Please let me know what you think:)  Shalom!

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Mario Chat / Are the Seven Stars a Metaphor for Divine Power?

« on: July 18, 2002, 10:44:28 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I was thinking... the stars in SM RPG and Paper Mario are they the "ultimate" power that sustains TMK?  Can they be compared to the three Goddesses that give the Triforce all its power?  In other words, can the Seven Stars equal the Triforce?  Is one stronger than the other?  Who do the Seven Stars belong to?  Are they independent of their existence?  Is Peach the one who can gain access to the Stars much easier than other characters whenever she wants to?  In brief, are the seven stars a metaphor for divine power?  I know I asked many questions but please feel free to answer those that you can or know:)  Maybe there is no concrete answer(s)?  Thanks!  Shalom!  

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Mario Chat / What Makes Toad Standout from the rest?

« on: July 18, 2002, 10:29:37 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:  What makes Toad so unique as compared to the other mushroom civilians?  Is it because he helps out whenever he can?  In the original SMB which one was Toad?  All of them said the same thing and they all looked the same.  He finally distinguished himself in SMB 2.  Is there something in the comics that makes him special?  I like Toad I just want an explanation:)  Shalom!

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Mario Chat / Vegetarianism and TMK

« on: July 18, 2002, 12:27:00 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I was wondering... what are the eating habits of TMK?  Is Peach, Toad, Mario and Luigi vegetarians?  I just can't see the mushroom people and Peach going out and killing animals just to eat them.  Maybe Mario and Luigi do eat meat because of their Italian cuisine.  But I might be wrong...  Please let me know.  Shalom!

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Mario Chat / Rumor or Reality?

« on: July 17, 2002, 11:49:26 PM »

Dear Mario Fans:
My friend (who seems to know more about Mario than me) told me the other day that "Luigi is gay."  I was surprised.  I like Luigi and I really don't care if he is gay or not.  But I just want to see if my friend really knows what he is talking about or if he is just trying to invent rumors.  Please let me know.  Shalom!:)

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Mario Chat / Is Bowser really EVIL?

« on: July 17, 2002, 08:31:03 PM »

Dear Mario fans:  I know this may be a very stupid question but why did Bowser join Mario's group in Mario RPG just to get his castle back?  But even though he had hidden motives, if he was REALLY evil he would have found some other way.  For example, if I were to compare Ganon to Bowser, Ganon would definitely win the EVIL award.  I know Bowser is evil at times, but at other times he seems a bit confused.  Whereas, Ganon knows what he wants and how to get it.  I would say that Ganon is 100% EVIL, while Bowser is 95% EVIL and 5% confused or good.  Please let me know what you all think.  No flaming wars because we are all responsible gamers.  (I am taking the risk of assuming this...)  Peace to all:)  

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Video Game Chat / Is Nintendo and Sega Teaming Up?

« on: July 17, 2002, 10:11:44 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:  I have been noticing that there are some Sonic games being produced for the Game Boy Advance and the Game Cube.  Can anyone please explain to me what is going on?  I have nothing against Sega but I would really like to know what is happening.  Thanks:)  Peace to all:)  

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Mario Chat / Why are Characters at Times Contradicted???

« on: July 17, 2002, 09:40:56 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I have noticed that there seems to be a few contradictions at times.  For example, wasn't Mario and Luigi "supposed" to be born and raised in New York as plumbers???  Then how come in Super Mario World 2 it shows the two babies:  Mario and Luigi being delivered to mushroom parents?  And in the Mushroom Kingdom?! Did they grow up and warp to New York and later got amnesia and then warped back to TMK to save Peach?  Any clarification on this matter would definitely help:)  Thanks:)  

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Mario Chat / Smithy Comeback???

« on: July 17, 2002, 08:15:07 AM »

Dear Mario Fans:
I thought that Smithy was going to return in Paper Mario (supposedly the sequel to Super Mario RPG) what happened?  Is he defeated or dead?  Thanks:)

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Mario Chat / Who Has More Power?

« on: July 16, 2002, 10:27:33 PM »

Dear Mario Fans:
Who do you think has more power:  Peach or Zelda?  They are both princesses' but it seems that both have some mystical power of some kind.  Do you think they complement each other or what?  

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Mario Chat / I am New:)

« on: July 16, 2002, 05:50:56 PM »

I am new to TMK:)  I have played ALL the games on ALL the systems that relate to Mario:)  I also like Zelda and Mega Man:)  But for now this is a Mario only place:)  I like Peach and Luigi.  They are the two most misunderstood characters in the series.  I glad Nintendo launched the Game Cube using Luigi as the "main character."  He has always been in his brother's shadow.  It was about time he stood on his own.  Now I hope that one day Nintendo will make an ACTUAL game using Peach as the "main character."  Mario is NOT going to die if he gets rescued by a women.  If Nintendo does not make a game by the near future I will create my OWN game:)  Or maybe Peach and Zelda can team up!!!  Mario is cool too, but enough is enough.