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Post: 10849525_1 created on Mon, 07 Nov 2005 23:16:25 +0000
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The Official
New and Improved!

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Table Of Contents
First Post: Basic Product Info, Introduction, Updates, Rules
Second Post: Info on Gaia Mario Kart Competition
Third Post: Items, Characters, Unlockable Characters
Fourth Post: Tracks/Courses, Game Modes
Fifth Post: Mario Kart DS FAQ
Seventh Post: Affiliates

Last Update: Dec 7, 2005 (Christmas is only 10 days ways!)
[ Nter ]: Oh Yesh whee , the Mario Kart DS thread is back with it's much needed improvements. Thanks to a few more people working on this thread things will seem a bit easier to understand. A few brand new updates and website launches!
Gaia Online Mario Kart Competitions and Player Keys Coming Soon! Stay Tuned!

Note: I'm the first person that frequently visits this thread to get Mario Kart DS! xd

Original Thread Created: October 20, 2005
This Thread Created: Nov. 7, 2005

Release Date: U.S: Nov. 14th 2005 / Europe: Nov. 25th 2005 / Japan: Dec. 8th 2005

Publisher/Developer: Nintendo

Genre: Kart Racing

Price Point: $35.00 U.S
-WiFi USB Plug: $34.99 U.S

Number of Players: 2 - 8 players via LAN Play. 2 - 4 players WiFi Play.

Updates:

~ February 4, 2006
Just my little attempt to keep this thread going until Mario Kart DS is completely overshadowed..
Post your Mario Kart DS story, whether something incredibly amazing happened when you were playing online or whether you've been on a winning streak until something went amazingly wrong. We want to hear your story. So post.. =3

~ January 26, 2006
xP Haven't updated in a while huh..
Anyways, Nintendo has finally announced the re-designed version of the Nintendo DS! whee NOA is expected to talk about the US release date in a few hours..

Besides that, all we know is that it's expected to come out in Japan for a couple thousand yen which is equivalent to 140 dollars U.S (Probably meaning it will cost the same as the DS's we have now)
Crack open those piggy banks!!

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~ November 15, 2005
Nintendo.com is redesigned! Check it out for yourselves: www.nintendo.com
(And on the very day that I get my copy of Mario Kart DS xd ; )

* Gamespot.com gives Mario Kart DS a 9.2 out of 10. "Mario Kart DS represents a significant step forward for Nintendo's much-loved racing series, and not only because it's the first to feature online play. Mario Kart DS is without a doubt one of the best games to hit the Nintendo DS to date. The game plays every bit as well as any of its predecessors, and adds just enough new features to the mix to make it worthy of your attention, even if you're still playing any of those games on a regular basis. The online play is undoubtedly the icing on an especially yummy cake, and even if you're not in a position to sample said icing, a yummy cake without icing is still a yummy cake." - Gamespot.com

~ November 14, 2005
Mario Kart DS ships to stores in the U.S. Pre-order your copy today!

~ November 11, 2005
IGN gives Mario Kart DS a 9.5 out of 10. Claiming that it is the best Mario Kart game ever. "This is the best of the Mario Kart best. Kart and weapon balance is incredibly tight, new track designs are fantastic, and the game has an extraordinary amount of playtime well after." - IGN.com

* Purchase Mario Kart DS at your local Circuit City retailer on the day of release and recieve a FREE Mario Kart DS Skin.

* NoA's Mario Kart DS Commercial -->Mario Kart DS Commercial - Courtesy of IGN.com

~ October 26 - Nov 7, 2005
Nintendo of America(NOA) launches Mario Kart DS site and Nintendo WiFi Site. Nintendo of America holds a Press Summit at it's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Reggie Fils-Aime, Chief Marketing Officer for NOA, talks about the past-present-and future of Nintendo and gives a U.S. price point for the Nintendo WiFi USB adapter.

~ October 19, 2005
Nintendo has signed an agreement with Wayport, a leading provider of wired and Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access in public locations, to extend Wi-Fi service to Nintendo DS users at nearly 6,000 McDonald's restaurants across the United States. Through the agreement with Wayport, Nintendo will offer complimentary access to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the video game giant's new wireless gaming service that goes online Nov. 14. - Nintendo.com

~ October 16, 2005
On Nov. 28, Nintendo will offer a special bundle of the new Wi-Fi-enabled Mario Kart DS racing game with the fifth new Nintendo DS color, Hot Rod Red. The package will be available at an MSRP of $149.99, for a savings of about $15. The Hot Rod Red DS will come with a checkered-flag wrist strap and a series of racing-inspired decals to let owners customize their rides with sporty numbers or red-hot flames.

Rules:

* Lets keep it simple, if you have nothing good to post don't post anything at all. In other words, if you don't like Mario, the game's he's starred in, or Nintendo for that matter don't post here. -Posts that do not comply with this rule will be reported.

* Attempt to keep the topic Mario Kart DS related or any of the Mario Kart games for that matter.

* Bumping is allowed; No spam, please.

* Please don't be so stupid as to quote this entire post. It'll piss me off and piss a lot of other people off.

* I should add a few more rules as the release date approaches.

"The acclaimed Mario Kart series has gone wireless! Race and battle with up to eight karts at once, regardless of whether or not everyone has a Game Card. The all-star cast includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser, and Toad.

Mario Kart DS will be the first Nintendo game to take advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's free wireless gaming service. DS owners around the world will be able to race one another wirelessly using high-speed Internet connections at home or at Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection hotspots. With more than 30 new and classic racetracks, racers will be able to show their style as they aim for the finish line.

With courses drawn from every Mario Kart game - Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash - players may tour many of their favorites as well as all-new tracks and battle arenas. With over 30 courses and all the crazy items and frantic speed players would expect, this game is a Mario Kart fan's dream!

Check back for more information on this game as the release date approaches." - Nintendo.com

Visit the Official Site as well: The Official Mario Kart DS Site

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Post: 10849525_6 created on Mon, 07 Nov 2005 23:38:25 +0000
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Racing Together!

As we all know, Mario Kart Ds is wifi multi player!

But why don't we do something to make things interesting.

Why not have a competition between us Gaians to see who is the best Mario Kart racer?

Well that is what this part is for!

Coming soon will be details on the first Gaia Online Mario Kart Competition.

Details should be filled in by tomorrow so stay posted.

Also, we at this post will have a list of Gaian Mario Kart players hoping for a race for other. That part will also be full detailed tomorrow.

So stay close to this thread, and await with glee for what will be one of the best games this year and one of the best Ds games until the next one!

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Entering the competition

Pre-Karting

Well, you need your equipment, but you can still be part of the competition before hand. This stage is named Pre-Karting.

Pre-Karting is where you know you will get the game and also you are able to play the game via WiFi. To become a Pre-Karter, all you have to do is pm me and I sall add you to the Pre-Karter list. But theres a catch. So the list doesn't become cloged up there will be a time limit.

Don't worry. All that'll happen is that you'll be taken off the list but also pm'ed. You will be alouded to re-enter the Pre-Karting list unless...

Pro-Karting

This stage is when you have the game and are able to race using WiFi.

To enter the races and competition first you need to Pm me to say that you have entered the Pro-Karting stage. I will then either, ask for one race or pass you onto another Pro- Karter that is willing to race others so that Pre-Karters can become a Pro-Karter.

Reason for this? Well it's for proof. Anyone could that they have the game and are able to race others using WiFi, but be lieing.

Now when you are a Pro-Karter you can now take part in races and competitions!

PP-Karter

This has nothing to do with entering, but I thought about putting it here. PP-Karters means "Pro Proof-Karters". These are Pro-Katers that are willing to race with Pre-Karters to make them Pro-Karter. Simple!

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Racing and Compeition

Deatils

We now have enough for our first Mario Kart Ds compo'!

The compo' will last Three rounds.

First Round
16 racers

Players will be draw at random and be placed in a 4 player race against each other. There will be four group racers were we take the first and second place into the next round. Player who are third and fourth will sadly have to be left until the next compo.

Second round
8 racers

Players will be put together to race again for a place in the final. Same rules go. Finish first and second overal and you are through to the final.

Final
4 racers

This is a flat out race of the best racers. Remember. This is your chance to shine!

Rules

1)Disconecting is an incent loss.
2)If you are not there to race you will be put in last and no qualify for the next round.
3)No excusses. You lose, you LOSE. Don't be messing the Compo up saying you won when you did. You'll be taken off the Compo and gain a "+". Three equals you are kicked out of our compos.

You have been warned.

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Pre-Karters

Ytse Jam
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I Macar

Pro-Karters

Gaughan - 184743 962409
felix45 - 360836823686
Takisu - 420966317404
Kenji_Hitodama - 236282-667948
stupid-guy(backup) - 068779219221
Varios - 231987 807149
Waluigi1 - 451031 414694
Amador_Thane - 459621-322452
WoodPegasus - 137498 401601
Phantomghoul - 030124839472
Dashren Nolan - 077369 904242
Zero the lone hunter -137499 943641
Lord Zetta - 133203 839532
jcj64200031 - 373722 589588
Bloody Joker - 184744 521331
sqaur - 279232 583405
The Chaos Control
the_antster - 098848-165800
I Macar - 017242-682254
Untoxicated

Wanna race me? Pm me.

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Tracks/Courses
Mario Kart DS features an impressive, 30 Courses to kick a** on.

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Nitro Grand Prix
Mushroom Cup

- Figure-8 Circuit
This figure eight shaped courses boasts a wide racetrack with easy corners. It's ideal for constant top-speed racing.

- Yoshi Falls
Huge waterfalls cut through this course. Try to hit as many dash panels as you can, and don't follow the water over the edge.

Flower Cup

- Desert Hills
This course built in the middle of the desert tends to be quite bumpy. Watch out for fireballs and always watch out for the Pokeys. xP

- Delfino Square
Take a lightning fast tour through the back streets of Delfino Square. Steer clear of loose crates, and be prepared for harrowing hair-pin turns.

Star Cup

- DK Pass
Covered with snow and ice, DK Pass is as dangerous as it gets. Tight turns and runaway snowballs make for nail-biting fun on DK's home turf.

- Tick-Tock Clock
With sweeping clock hands, grinding gears and a massive pendulum you're guaranteed to stay on your toes.

Special Cup

- Wario Stadium
Hit the dirt in Wario Stadium, where huge jumps and bone-rattling bumps make for an action-packed race.

- Peach Gardens
Princess Peach's tranquil gardens are the perfect backdrop for a tight race. Don't drive through the flowers, and keep an eye out for Chain Chomps on the loose!

Retro Grand Prix
Shell Cup

- SNES Mario Circuit 1
Pulled straight from the SNES of Super Mario Kart, this narrow course is further complicated by the pipes that protrude from it's surface.

- N64 Moo Moo Farms
Cows graze peacefully on Moo Moo Farms, but this dirt track is infested with Monty Moles! Avoid these pesky pests when they poke their heads out.

Banana Cup

- SNES Donut Plains 1
Super Mario Kart veterans are sure to recall the twists and turns of this nerve-racking track. Stay focused, or you'll get muscled in the grass.

- N64 Frappe Snowland
This popular Mario Kart 64 track returns with it's snow-covered roads. The snowmen that block the path will knock you over if you hit them.

Leaf Cup

- SNES Koopa Beach 2
Watch out for deep pools of water and rough sand as you cruise the Koopa Beach 2 track. This is a short course, so there's no time to lose!

- N64 Choco Mountain
This mountain path is brimming with hazards. Whether you're dodging a boulder or testing your nerve along a cliff edge. Choco Mountain is no joke! (This track pisses me off. D: )

Lightning Cup

- SNES Choco Island 2
Choco Island 2 takes you off the asphalt and into the mud. Little ramps scattered along the course are more likely to slow you down than to launch you over trouble, so keep your freakin' eyes peeled!

- N64 Banshee Boardwalk
This boardwalk was made for racing. Narrow straightways and spooky hallways make for some of the most unpredictable racing action you've ever seen!

Game Modes

In addition to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Mario Kart DS features five different game modes. VS and Battle are available in Multiplayer Mode for up to eight players, and all modes are available for single players.

Grand Prix

In Grand Prix Mode, the driver who earns the most points at the end of a four-course Cup is the victor. Mario Kart DS features eight different cups, with each cup featuring four different tracks.

Time Trials

Your object in Time Trials Mode is to get the fastest time you can on a single track. You can save your best runs as ghost data and share them with a friend.

V.S

In Single Player Mode, you'll race against computer-controlled karts. In Multiplayer Mode, you'll race against human opponents who play using their own Nintendo DS systems.

Battle

There are two types of battle matches: Balloon Battle and Shine Runners. In Balloon Battle, your goal is to pop your opponents' balloons before your own balloons are popped. In Shine Runners, the driver who collects the most Shine Sprites is the winner.

Missions

In this mode, you are given sets of specific missions you must clear in order to move on to the next set of missions. You can be sure that a big surprise awaits at the end.