Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) OK, quick impressions after two GP's. 1. Double items suck, the Boo item mitigates that a little, but expect to see a lot more uncontested 1st place cruising online. The threat of a coin showing up is not that big a deal anymore, which means you can get away with a lot more. 2. The wheel is really nice, very comfortable, so motion controls I will continue to use. 3. Pink Boost is nice, can't see it happening that often, but it's nice. 4. The Boo item uses the Mario Power Tennis voice and is incredibly obnoxious to look at. Naturally, I love it. 5. The glider parts have revised stats, they don't just affect Weight and Acceleration anymore. If you have a favourite setup, you might have to rethink which glider you use. 6. I'm not sure about this one, but I think item distribution has been fiddled with a bit. I've gotten a total of five Bob-omb's in 1st place so far. EDIT: Also, why do Mii's have ABSOLUTELY NO FACIAL EXPRESSION? It's really creepy. No matter what happens, they have the normal facial expression throughout. See my sig? That's impossible to do now. Edited April 28, 2017 by Glen-i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 I really want to get this right now, but I can't find anywhere doing a download code at any kind of discounted price. It's a total bummer - there is no conceivable world in which I could justify paying £50 for one game (that isn't Zelda). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 So, 8pm? Also if we want voice chat we could use discord for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 So, 8pm? Also if we want voice chat we could use discord for now. I'm in. Who's gonna host though? Or are we just gonna jump in with you when you go play with randoms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 I'm in. Who's gonna host though? Or are we just gonna jump in with you when you go play with randoms? Lets see who else wants to play, I'm up for hosting if we get a group together, if not yes, jump in with me playing randoms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Can you not form a group and search for public lobbies as a group? (Like you could in MKWii) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Can you not form a group and search for public lobbies as a group? (Like you could in MKWii) Not sure, but in Mario Kart 8, you couldn't do that. I doubt it'd be any different here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Not sure, but in Mario Kart 8, you couldn't do that.I doubt it'd be any different here. I was hoping they'd have rectified it because it was such a retarded omission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 In other news, Auto-Accelerate is amazing and everyone should use it. There are absolutely no downsides to using it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 I quite like the HD Rumble usage on this. I was worried they'd leave it to be the same as how the Wii U used rumble, like with Zelda. Glad that we're back to being able to hold an item and collect an item at the same time. The few of us at work with Switches will be taking them in next week so we can have a go at battle mode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Might push it back 10 minutes, dinner has been late today. Please provide FC so I can add you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 5669-7479-4863 I haven't played MK8 in ages so I probably suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Might push it back 10 minutes, dinner has been late today. Please provide FC so I can add you I'm using @Dcubed's. 0401-9926-5412 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Just a reminder than the Switch FC spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16rLswYcXltyyRu8Rv5gEwljvRtgFkFxgZtjA0H-TdcI/edit#gid=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Private friend room is open...But I think we may have to do randoms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Private friend room is open...But I think we may have to do randoms. Tilt Controls!? TILT CONTROLS!? Bloody Americans! Game ruined forever! Guess we're doing randoms then. Edited April 28, 2017 by Glen-i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 I got kicked out :/ Join us, we're doing global race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 I got kicked out :/ Did you use the expression "tilt controls" by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Your game is full. Yeah, it doesn't seem to let you join if the room is full, that's irritating. You can't even spectate until a spot opens up. I've left that room now, so I'll try and join you. Edited April 28, 2017 by Glen-i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 Did you use the expression "tilt controls" by any chance? I was literally about to hit A before I got DC'd. I think Glen-i knew. :P I keep getting a "The target device cannot accept any more connections" error. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I was literally about to hit A before I got DC'd. I think Glen-i knew. :P I keep getting a "The target device cannot accept any more connections" error. Yep, that means there's no space in the room. The game doesn't let you spectate either, so you have no clue when there is a spot. EDIT: This is driving me nuts, @Emerald Emblem should we open a room? We can fill the empty slots with computers or something. @Ike you want in? I promise I won't kick you out. Maybe... Edited April 28, 2017 by Glen-i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
