OGMKDS Tournament: rules, registrations...prize!

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If you can't snake you suck.

And if you think it's "cheating/unfair", you suck.

 

[Gaisuto]

Snaking is a skill, that's true. Hell, even the Nintendo Staff Ghosts Snake. But...if snaking is allowed in the tournament, then there is no chance in hell the Non-snakers can stand a chance (See me and Dyne. Dyne won overall, but I did win two of the 4.) And I'm pretty decent too.

That being said, hell yes I'm in. Nice to see you guys came up with a nice set of rules. You guys better watch yourself, I'm not bad =3

 

[Luse]

i'm not gonna join this but how do you snake?

Best place to practise this is in a time trail, on figure 8 circuit:

When the race starts build up a little bit of speed, then move your kart to the left or right, then begin to powerslide towards the other direction, then repeat until the race is over.

It's easy to do, but snakers make it sound like it's some kind of super elite skill, when all it takes to pull off is alot of tolerance for not being bored to death doing the same thing over and over again. (OMG bellow the belt)

Being easily ammused is not a skill... (OMG bellow the belt again)

 

[phuzzz]

We repeat, once again, if you don't feel that you can play without snaking, then don't enter. We are NOT changing that rule.

 

[754boy]

i'm not gonna join this but how do you snake?


Best place to practise this is in a time trail, on figure 8 circuit:

When the race starts build up a little bit of speed, then move your kart to the left or right, then begin to powerslide towards the other direction, then repeat until the race is over.

It's easy to do, but snakers make it sound like it's some kind of super elite skill, when all it takes to pull off is alot of tolerance for not being bored to death doing the same thing over and over again. (OMG bellow the belt)

Being easily ammused is not a skill... (OMG bellow the belt again)

Hmm.....I think I've changed my position on this. I didn't think it was possible to do in the entire length of a track. That would be totally LAME!!!! In that case, keep the rule.

 

[Gaisuto]

My main concern isn't about snaking but about certain factors; like players not connecting with each other.

This happens often. Like with me and Dyne, Jumpy and lots of people. They just don't LIKE to connect. What happens if that does?

And also, what do you guys say of mini-boosts in general? Like I don't do them NON-STOP but sometimes I do them maybe ONCE on a straightaway, but just once, depending on the situation. Is that banned too?

 

[MAD_BOY]

i don't get it why people snake, it's never needed anyway (you can beat the staff ghosts without snaking and easily get a triplestar ranking on every mission without snaking), so stop whining and simply show what you're worth without snaking

having said that, i'm in

 

[alexp2_ad]

Snaking: the staff have made their decision, so it really doesn't matter now, does it???

A question: is the whole tournament going to be decided on the basis of individual races? Because the outcome of a single race can often be pretty random in mario kart, so it might be wise to decide based on a "Best of" system, at least towards the end of the tournament anyway.

EDIT: Having read over what some people have said, I assume mario kart matches are always four races long online? I haven't played online yet, so I didn't know that...

 

[Luse]

My main concern isn't about snaking but about certain factors; like players not connecting with each other.

This happens often. Like with me and Dyne, Jumpy and lots of people. They just don't LIKE to connect. What happens if that does?

And also, what do you guys say of mini-boosts in general? Like I don't do them NON-STOP but sometimes I do them maybe ONCE on a straightaway, but just once, depending on the situation. Is that banned too?

Yeah, there are going to be hick ups, but we won't know who is going to have them and who isn't, hell even getting four people to connect who can see each other searching can be a pain. I thought Dyne sorted out Jumpy, but in any case, if if someone has problems connecting that can not be sorted out rather quickly that person will be S.O.L...

We can't do anything about your internet/wifi/router problems, so if you know you have problem's it would be best to try an sort them now, it's almost a week until registraion closes, you have plenty of time to work on it...

Snaking was pointed out as not allowed, so I'd just say don't mini-turbo on straight roads, that's no different then the concept of snaking, go straight on a staight away, powerslide when you see a curve in the road, etc...

@Alex- Who ever wins the first round of racing moves on to the second round, etc, as far as I'm aware it'll be that way through out...

 

[Bi0Hazrd]

Snaking dont help that much anyway...

 

[KillerMiller]

Isn,t it a little bit Ironic that you can win a Nintendo DS Copy Kit for winning a Mario Kart tournament where you need an original Game.

 

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OK.

 

[Gaisuto]

Isn,t it a little bit Ironic that you can win a Nintendo DS Copy Kit for winning a Mario Kart tournament where you need an original Game.Â

Actually no. The online works with the ROM.

 

[TobiSham]

KillerMiller >> I don't see any irony, but anyway...

I like to know if Power Slide Boost (AKA mini-turbo) is allowed, when leaving any curve of the track. I've learned it yesterday, and it gives an advantage.

No snaking yet - if ever, I always end at the bunkers.

 

[Gaisuto]

Of course you can still do them.

 

[Costello]

Isn,t it a little bit Ironic that you can win a Nintendo DS Copy Kit for winning a Mario Kart tournament where you need an original Game.Â

I don't think it's ironic...
Before getting the NDS flash kit you had to buy original games (ie mario kart)
Now you have a NDS flash kit you save nearly 40€ for each game you flash

 

[KeYbLaDeXaLcHeMi]

Yay I can't wait to partake in this event. I will need to practice in the next few days.

 

[dEC0DED]

im not participating. but it says i am. you're not drunk!

 

[Costello]

im not participating. but it says i am. you're not drunk!

I just saw that in your profile:
QUOTEDo you want to participate in the official GBAtemp Mario Kart DS tournament? Yes, I want to participate

hehh

 

[Mchart]

Even though i'm a little bit dissapointed about the snaking rule, as it is a technique, and you aren't abusing an aspect of the game, your just using pure skill; I can't wait for the match.