Author Topic: Aarom11's MKDS guide (Spoilers) (Read 14394 times)

HolyAarom · « **on:** December 19, 2005, 06:12:01 PM »

I'm here to help anybody with anything in MKDS.
However, NO:
Online.
And please, no stupid questions.

Sunbun · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2005, 06:16:29 PM »

...so, where's the guide?

HolyAarom · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2005, 07:12:39 PM »

It's coming.

PaperMario · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2005, 07:46:54 PM »

That isn't a guide....instead of getting your postcount up by posting answers to stuff people ask you, you should make one big guide out of your first post. This seems like an easy way to get postcount up.

Koopaslaya · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2005, 11:03:18 PM »

This is a Q&A

HolyAarom · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2005, 04:03:12 PM »

This took me 3 hours to do!
I was even nice enough to include online so here it is.

Spoilers
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[000] Table of Contents

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[000] Table of Contents

[100] Disconnecting
[101] What happens if I shut off my DS before the first course selection?
[102] What happens if I shut off my DS in the middle of a race?
[103] What happens if I get disconnected?
[104] What happens if my opponent gets disconnected and there is still more than just me left?
[105] What happens if my opponent gets disconnected and I'm the only one left?

[200] Connecting to WiFi
[201] How do I connect to WiFi?
[202] What if I'm not near an Access Point/HotSpot?
[203] Where can I get Nintendo's USB adapter?
[204] Where can I find hotspots?
[205] Where is a list of compatible routers?

[300] Online Play
[301] How do I communicate with other players?
[302] How can I get the Friend Codes of someone I just raced?
[303] Someone has an offensive name or icon, where can I report it?
[304] What modes are playable online?
[305] That person cheated!(Was probably lag)

[400] Friend Codes
[401] What are friend codes?
[402] Where can I find other's Friend Codes?
[403] How can I add a friend?
[404] How many friends can I have?

[500] Miscellaneous
[501] Who is R.O.B.?
[502] What are 'Staff Ghosts'?

[100] Disconnecting
Sometimes when racing someone they will get disconnected. Sometimes it is because of a problem with their DS/WiFi connection and sometimes they just don't want to race you anymore. There really is no way to know which it was.

[101] What happens if I shut off my DS before the first course selection?
If you turn off your DS before the first course selection you won't gain any losses.

[102] What happens if I shut off my DS in the middle of a race?
If you turn off your DS when in a race you will gain one loss for each person you are racing.

[103] What happens if I get disconnected?
You will normally get a loss for each person you were racing against. Sometimes you won't, it depends how you were disconnected.

[104] What happens if my opponent gets disconnected and there is still more than just me left?
The race will continue normally without that player.

[105] What happens if my opponent gets disconnected and I'm the only one left?
The race will end and you won't gain any wins or losses.

[200] Connecting to WiFi
To play other users online you will need to connect to WiFi.

[201] How do I connect to WiFi?
1. From the main menu choose "Nintendo WFC"
2. From there choose "Nintendo WFC Settings"
3. Tap on the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings" panel.
4. Tap the connection that you want to use (Either 1, 2, or 3)
5. Tap "Search fir a Access Point"
6. The DS will list all Access Points that it found
6.1 If there is a blue lock icon you can use that Access Point
6.2 A red lock means you can use it, but will need to enter a WEP key
6.3 A grey icon means you cannot use the Access Point due to security settings
7. Select the connection you want to use
8. Tap "OK" to test out the connection, you will get "Connection Successful" if it worked
9. Return to the "Nintendo WFC" menu
10. Choose Nintendo WFC match, and the rest is pretty simple.

[202] What if I'm not near an Access Point/HotSpot?
You will either need to buy a USB WiFi adapter from Nintendo.com or a wireless router.

[203] Where can I get Nintendo's USB adapter?
This can currently only be bought online from Nintendo.com
Here: http://tinyurl.com/d8hh2

[204] Where can I find hotspots?
You can search for hotspots here: http://www.nintendowifi.com/hotspots/searchHotSpot.do

[205] Where is a list of compatible routers?
You can find a list here: http://www.nintendowifi.com/consumerservice/routerSetup.do

[300] Online Play
Online play with NintendoWiFi is pretty simple, but limits you in several areas.

[301] How do I communicate with other players?
You can't, it's as simple as that. Nintendo did not want players communicating because of the number of children that will be playing this game.

[302] How can I get the Friend Codes of someone I just raced?
Again, you can't.

[303] Someone has an offensive name or icon, where can I report it?
Taken from nintendo's Forums
" Hello Racers,

Okay, we all knew that when logging onto Mario Kart DS, we are going to see many Kart Emblems created by other gamers. We also knew that a wide range of Age will play this game Online, including children under 13 years of age. We also knew that there's bound to be a few non-G-rated emblems.

If you want to report an inappropriate screen name or emblem in Mario Kart DS:

1. Write down the Screen-Name of the Gamer.
2. send Nintendo an e-mail. DO NOT CALL! Folks, send this via e-mail because there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING NINTENDO'S CALL CENTER CAN DO ABOUT IT. However, e-mail us, and we can forward the information to folks who can do something about it.
3. Explain the situation clearly, and give the Screen-Name of the offending Gamer. To help speed things up, please put "NO NEED TO RESPOND, JUST WANTED TO REPORT THIS." That way, the e-mail person can just click a couple buttons to forward it appropriately, and go back to answering e-mails.

It's the same thing as reporting nasty content here on NSider Forums. See something that offends you, report it to a MOD. In Mario Kart DS, see something offensive, Report it directly to Nintendo via an e-mail.

Let's all make Mario Kart DS ONLINE a safe place for Children, Parents, and other Gamers.

And no, a Montreal Canadiens symbol is NOT considered to be offensive content. Maple Leafs, maybe, but not the Habs"

[304] What modes are playable online?
The only mode available online is racing. There can be up to 4 players per race, and you can race on 20 of the games 32 tracks.

[305] That person cheated!(Was probably lag)
Chances are if you think someone was cheating because they seemed to just appear in front of you it was probably just one of you encountering some lag. Nothing more. As far as I know, there is no way to cheat in this game.

[400] Friend Codes
Nintendo's Friend system.

[401] What are friend codes?
Friend codes are how you add people to your friends list in Mario Kart DS.

[402] Where can I find other's Friend Codes?
There are a couple ways.
-Ask your friends for theirs
-Use a Friend Code database like http://NintendoFrienDS.net
-Use the topic here:Black Mage's topic

[403] How can I add a friend to my list?
Both you and the person you are adding must enter each other's Friend Codes.

[404] How many friends can I have?
You can have up to 32 friends. However, it says 60 in the booklet.

[500] Miscelanous
Section for the other questions.

[501] Who is R.O.B.?
R.O.B. was an addon for the NES, who has appeared in several Nintendo games since then. He is also an unlockable character.
Picture:

[502] What are 'Staff Ghosts'?
The best racers of the staff recorded their best runs into the game, and you can race against them. You have to unlock them irst.

That's all.

If you need anymore help just ask.

Khold · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2005, 04:12:02 PM »

Thank you very much, Aarom11! I Have already completed it though, exept all the high scores. But, I'm sure plenty of players will find this very helpful! Your time and effort is appreciated.

bobman37 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2005, 04:09:02 PM »

That took some effort... I would have trouble coming up with questions for such a long post.

By the way... the link you gave for the list of compatible routers? I don't suggest using it, because on that website, it lists the D-Link DI-524 ver. A1 router incompatible, but that's the router I have and it works like a charm.

BP · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2005, 04:36:30 PM »

Hmm... When you are connecting to WiFi, do you just have to be near the router and let the game do the rest, or do you have to go to some nintendo.com page to connect? Probably a dumb question, but I don't have the game yet)

bobman37 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2005, 07:25:24 PM »

I can answer that... just be near a router

BP · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2005, 07:33:47 PM »

Cool.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:09:27 PM »

I've just unlocked Mirror mode, and I was wonderign what difficulty level it's equal to. Example: In Mario Kart 64, Mirror mode karts go as fast as 100cc karts.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:43:16 PM »

Mirror is 150cc.

I should also mention that online is 100cc.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2005, 05:00:48 PM »

BTW, I just found out the hard way.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2005, 07:25:07 PM »

Brand new info!

You know that you can use any kart for any character right?

Well the character you are using determines the weight no matter what kart you are in.

Character +/- weight

Dry Bones -20
Toad -14
Yoshi -8
Peach -5 (I think Peach is gaining weight :D)
Daisy -2
Mario +/-0
Luigi +/-0
Waluigi +3
DK +7
Wario +11
Bowser +20
R.O.B. +20

Khold · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2005, 11:17:06 PM »

Once again, your help is greatly appreciated. :)

You should make a walkthrough/FAQ instead and post it in TMK.

King Boo · « **Reply #16 on:** December 30, 2005, 02:23:44 AM »

I think Wario and DK are the same weight.

BP · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2005, 02:37:33 AM »

Nah. Impossible, the only reason Bowser and R.O.B. are heaviest is that the producer designing the characters' weights thought the sideways 8 on Wario's scale was a symbol meaning "Heavier than gorillas but lighter than giant turtles and or robots" Another one for the errata page.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:07:20 PM »

More info. You know the ITEMS stat effects what items you get right?

It's also a double-edge sword. The higher the stat, the longer a blooper's ink and lightning will stay on you.

BP · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:17:39 PM »

That's why I like lower item stats-- Higher ones really aren't any help if you're in first place the whole time, since you won't be getting anything but bananas, shells and fake item boxes.

Something useful: If a blue shell's about to hit you, crash into something like a snowman or shell. If you get hit by it at the right time, the blue shell will hit you while you're being hit by the less-painful thing. The blue shell won't hurt you. Get it?

Khold · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:45:19 PM »

Yeah, I figured that out when I was racing bobman37. I shot a blue shell, and he purposely ran into a banana.

Oh, and I found out how to get a really good drift a second ago. ALWAYS be drifting, except if you're going on a strait road and you boost side-to-side. For example: If you are going on a slight turn, just hold drift and don't keep trying to get as many boosts as you can. When you get out of the turn, keep drifting until you're right next to a wall/offroad/edge. I don't know why it works, but it works good. I'm ancious to try it out on a fellow TMKer. ;)

HolyAarom · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2006, 04:53:49 PM »

I'm afraid of releasing this technique, but it's called snaking.

BP · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:19:37 PM »

I don't really understand snaking and I can't do it.

Khold · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:21:26 PM »

You mean boosting side-to-side is snaking, right?

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:22:16 PM »

I think so, but it's really hard to do sometimes. I'm trying it against the Figure-8 Circuit Ghost.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:27:05 PM »

|----------\-----|
|-----------\----|
|-----------O---| <--- You mini turbo again, then drift the
|-----------O---| other way again, forming a snakelike
|-----------O---| pattern while moving extremely quickly.
|-----------/----| This is repeated for the whole
|----------/-----| straightaway.
|---------/------|
|--------/-------| <--- You move to the other side, and drift
|-------/--------| the other way
|------/---------|
|-----/----------|
|----/-----------|
|--O------------| <--- You perform the boost, greatly
|--O------------| increasing your speed
|--O------------|
|----\-----------|
|-----\----------| <--- You drift to the right, and begin doing a
|------\---------| mini-turbo
|-------\--------|
|--------|-------| <--- You come in to the straightaway and
|--------|-------| begin to turn left

BP · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:36:20 PM »

Ah! 1:35:975 for Figure-8 Circuit! I beat the staff ghost, nnah heh ha he neah!

Khold · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:38:13 PM »

Nice job, Aarom. :)

BP · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:48:04 PM »

Ooh, 1:35:042! Now I just have to master Wavedashing in SSBM...

HolyAarom · « **Reply #29 on:** January 06, 2006, 05:52:19 PM »

Mastered by me already.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2006, 03:51:12 PM »

Going online with a fully charged DS will last for 3 hours.

booo95 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2006, 09:55:19 PM »

I'm on mirror mode and I've unlocked every character. I'm on the nitro grand prix and need help. What characters do you think are good for each cup exept mushroom. Also if you can post a guide for each cup.

BP · « **Reply #32 on:** January 07, 2006, 09:57:08 PM »

I always use Yoshi in the Egg 1 for GPs and Yoshi in the Standard YS for Time Trials.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #33 on:** January 07, 2006, 10:54:38 PM »

Time Trials:

Yoshi + ROB LGS
Toad + ROB LGS
Luigi + Streamliner
Luigi + B Dasher

GP:

Luigi + Streamliner
Luigi + Standard Luigi Kart
Daisy + 4-Wheel Cradle
Yoshi + Cucumber

bobman37 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 08, 2006, 12:19:51 AM »

Luigi's pretty good in his Poultergeist 4000 too.

BP · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2006, 01:13:57 AM »

Poltergust.
LS apparently likes items.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #36 on:** January 08, 2006, 01:30:07 AM »

You're looking at my time trial team.

BP · « **Reply #37 on:** January 08, 2006, 02:59:30 AM »

I don't understand the Wario Bros.' new obsession with tractors.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #38 on:** January 08, 2006, 03:06:23 AM »

Not to mention Yoshi and Toad's obsession with food.

BP · « **Reply #39 on:** January 08, 2006, 03:18:51 AM »

But you gotta admit that the cucumber is a cool looking car.

bobman37 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 08, 2006, 01:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Bird Person on January 08, 2006, 01:13:57 AM

Poltergust.

My apologies, I didn't look at the name too hard

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #41 on:** January 09, 2006, 02:08:57 AM »

Quote from: Bird Person on January 08, 2006, 03:18:51 AM

But you gotta admit that the cucumber is a cool looking car.

It looks like those old Formula One cars. Just change Yoshi's name to Juan Fangio (sp?) and I'll be happy.

BP · « **Reply #42 on:** January 09, 2006, 02:17:28 AM »

Quote from: Bird Person on January 08, 2006, 02:59:30 AM

I got quoted 3 times in a row.

Ultima Shadow · « **Reply #43 on:** January 09, 2006, 04:12:31 PM »

Quote from: Bird Person

No, it's four times. Wait, am I arguing with myself? o_0

BP · « **Reply #44 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Luigi Simpson on January 09, 2006, 04:12:31 PM

Why don't you just shut up, BP? No one cares what you have to say.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #45 on:** January 09, 2006, 06:12:56 PM »

You know the accellaration stat right? That also determines how long your mini-turbo (powerslide boost) will be.

HolyAarom · « **Reply #46 on:** February 09, 2006, 11:03:34 AM »

Okay, the basis of snaking,

Snaking is a teqhnique that will help you become a better driver. You have to powerslide many times on the course. When looking for a good kart to sanke with, you need to look at the most important factro. Drift. It will help you keep centralized on the track. Hope this will help you guys understand how to snake.