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Kid Ninja · 08-04-2009, 01:21 PM

How to choose your kart

This Thread is going to be kind of like a Rundown of how to pick your ideal Kart by taking into consideration the stats of each kart.
There are a few ground proceedures whilst Choosing your MKDS kart. People normally struggle with which Kart to use and it normally causes a big dilemma. As well as how good a car looks, you need to consider its properties and dimensions. The cars strong and weak Points are a clear indication of what you may like about the car. (Cars have to have their bars filled halfway or more to be in my following categories) When Finally deciding which car you want to use, you must consider The following:

Items
Are you a person that likes to get good items all the time? There are several Karts that generate good items. These karts will have items as thier strong point, but may normally have weakpoints such as drifting or handling. The karts that have good item generation would tend to frequently yield better items than other karts, such as karts that are perfect for drifting, such as Superstars and Thunderbolts while you are trying to ascend the ranks from last place to first place. you will need to decide if you prefer to get the best items or not, if so, then High item yielding cars maybe be for you.

Karts That yield good items frequently:
B DASHER
STANDARD MR
STANDARD LG
STREAMLINER
ROYALE
STANDARD PC
STANDARD YS
CUCUMBER
STANDARD TD
4-WHEEL CRADLE
RAMBI RIDER
STANDARD DK
STANDARD WR
DRAGONFLY
TYRANT
STANDARD BW
POWER FLOWER
STANDARD DS
BANISHER
STANDARD DB
STANDARD WL
ZIPPER
STANDARD RB
ROB-LGS

Speed
Is maximum speed your forte? then maybe karts that have a good maximum speed level are good for you. Speed is an important component when it comes to races as it obviously helps you to win a race. Speed is based on a Karts MAXIMUM speed, this means it's speed when you have held the A button for quite some time without any disruptions like dirt or mud. High-speed Karts are probably THE most important thing to consider when it comes to choosing your perfect Kart. Choose wisely, as different speed Karts have their faults, for example, one high speed car my have high speed and drift but low handling, where as a different car may have high speed with the opposite characteristics. decide Carefully.

Karts with high speed:
B DASHER
STANDARD MR
SHOOTING STAR
POLTERGUST 4000
STANDARD LG
STREAMLINER
EGG 1
STANDARD YS
RAMBI RIDER
STANDARD DK
WILDLIFE
BRUTE
STANDARD WR
DRAGONFLY
TYRANT
STANDARD BW
HURRICANE
POWER FLOWER
STANDARD DS
LIGHT DANCER
GOLD MANTIS
STANDARD WL
ZIPPER
ROB-BLS
STANDARD RB
ROB-LGS

Acceleration
Acceleration is based on how long it takes to reach your maximum speed and how fast you recover from being hit e.g a spiny shell and other shells. It is not normal for cars to have VERY high speed and high acceleration, so you would have to generally pick between high acceleration and low speed or high speed and low acceleration. Your recovery is very important and it could make you lose a race. For instance, if your on your last lap and you get hit by a blue shell right before you cross the finish line, someone my sneak up and take first place from you. now if your kart has good acceleration, you will be able to recovery from the hit very quickly to still get first place....bad acceleration would take first place from your hands.

Karts with good acceleration:
B DASHER
STANDARD MR
SHOOTING STAR
POLTERGUST 4000
STANDARD LG
STREAMLINER
ROYALE
STANDARD PC
LIGHT TRIPPER
EGG 1
STANDARD YS
CUCUMBER
MUSHMELLOW
STANDARD TD
4-WHEEL CRADEL
POWER FLOWER
STANDARD DS
LIGHT DANCER
BANISHER
STANDARD DB
DRY BOMBER
GOLD MANTIS
STANDARD WL
ZIPPER

Weight
Heavy? Medium? Light? you pick. you have the choice to pick a heavy light or medium Character or Car. Being Light, Medium or Heavy all yield thier own strengths and weaknesses. Heavy Karts are really good for Knocking people off course in stages like Rainbow road. Medium Karts are all round and small Karts get knocked off easily but are very quick. You will need to experiment with which class of cars your best with.

Light Cars:
SHOOTING STAR
POLTERGUST 4000
EGG 1
LIGHT DANCER
MUSHMELLOW
LIGHT TRIPPER

Medium Cars:
ALL STANDARD KARTS
WILDLIFE
BRUTE
DRY BOMBER
ROB-BLS

Heavy Cars:
B DASHER
STREAMLINER
ROYALE
CUCUMBER
4-WHEEL CRADLE
RAMBI RIDER
DRAGONFLY
TYRANT
HURRICANE
BANISHER
GOLD MANTIS
ZIPPER
ROB-LGS
POWER FLOWER

Handling
Handling determines how easily a Kart can turn. Handling is good for turning around Corners without drifting. Its harder to turn around corners with Karts that have bad Handling..This is most of the time the case with big Karts.

Karts with good Handling:
STANDARD MR
SHOOTING STAR
POLTERGUST 4000
STANDARD LG
STREMLINER
EGG 1
STANDARD YS
CUCUMBER
MUSHMELLOW
STANDARD TD
4-WHELL CRADLE
BANISHER
STANDARD DB
DRY BOMBER
GOLD MANTIS
ROB-BLS
STANDARD RB
ROB-LGS

Drift
As most of you know, drifting is mainly used for Powerslides. It is the R button along with the directional buttons that provides the technique for drifting...it is then the added left right left right action that provides powerslides. Some cars are better then others when drifting around corners and with good drifting comes sharper turns.

Karts with good Drifting abilities:
STANDARD MR
SHOOTING STAR
ROYALE
STANDARD PC
LIGHT TRIPPER
MUSHMELLOW
STANDARD TD
4-WHEEL CRADEL
RAMBI RIDER
STANDARD DK
WILDLIFE
TYRANT
STANDARD BW
HURRICANE
POWER FLOWER
STANDARD DS
LIGHT DANCER
GOLD MANTIS

Well, that was the last of the Parameters, and i hope this really helps you guys decide which cars you want to use and when...maybe you want a kart for a snaking tournament? and then some other time you want a different kart for a non-snaking tournament?. Comments? Concerns? post 'em here and we can discuss them.

And For Your New Main, Make an Emblem!

http://www.wiipals.net/Forum/f63/som...kds-63245.html

Flyingwolf · 08-04-2009, 01:32 PM

Too Bad when snaking on wifi only 3 maybe 4 karts are actually useful
Good guide I guezz

Though imo i think you should put karts in certain categories if the bar thing is 3/4 of the way up, because Bdasher isnt a high top speed kart compared to the ROB BLS for example

Kid Ninja · 08-04-2009, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Flyingwolf

Too Bad when snaking on wifi only 3 maybe 4 karts are actually useful
Good guide I guezz

Though imo i think you should put karts in certain categories if the bar thing is 3/4 of the way up, because Bdasher isnt a high top speed kart compared to the ROB BLS for example

Thanks

your quite right actually, B DASHER is at the lower end of the high speed category.
I will fix that up later, thanks for pointing that out

Sleddog · 08-04-2009, 01:51 PM

nice guide kid ninja realy useful

Afrikio · 08-04-2009, 01:57 PM

i agree very useful guide and is it true egg 1 is a poor kart to have? (thats my best kart lost only twice with it out of 78)

Flyingwolf · 08-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Afrikio

i agree very useful guide and is it true egg 1 is a poor kart to have? (thats my best kart lost only twice with it out of 78)

EGG1 is a great kart to use lol

Kid Ninja · 08-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Flyingwolf

EGG1 is a great kart to use lol

^
whoever told you that egg was bad is lying

Thanks guys

Afrikio · 08-04-2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Flyingwolf

EGG1 is a great kart to use lol

Originally Posted by Kid Ninja

^
whoever told you that egg was bad is lying

Thanks guys

lol it wasnt just one person 3 more people they were like in a group they kept knocking me around like crazy all i could do was sit there and watch i kept spining til i got star first lol and bullet bill second

Kid Ninja · 08-05-2009, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Afrikio

lol it wasnt just one person 3 more people they were like in a group they kept knocking me around like crazy all i could do was sit there and watch i kept spining til i got star first lol and bullet bill second

Mhmm, the egg is pretty Light, so it is pretty easy to knock it about with a slightly heavier Kart or with a mushroom.

Surprisingly, the dry Bomber is actually heavier than the Egg 1, which i found very odd.

AUSSIE · 08-05-2009, 04:02 AM

good giude ninja.

Kid Ninja · 08-05-2009, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by AUSSIE

good giude ninja.

Thanks a lot AUSSIE

Afrikio · 08-05-2009, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Kid Ninja

Mhmm, the egg is pretty Light, so it is pretty easy to knock it about with a slightly heavier Kart or with a mushroom.

Surprisingly, the dry Bomber is actually heavier than the Egg 1, which i found very odd.

ya i think it should be the other way around

Choosing your perfect Kart-The Basics
08-04-2009, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kid Ninja well.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,231 Total Awards: 15 Friend Codes	How to choose your kart This Thread is going to be kind of like a Rundown of how to pick your ideal Kart by taking into consideration the stats of each kart. There are a few ground proceedures whilst Choosing your MKDS kart. People normally struggle with which Kart to use and it normally causes a big dilemma. As well as how good a car looks, you need to consider its properties and dimensions. The cars strong and weak Points are a clear indication of what you may like about the car. (Cars have to have their bars filled halfway or more to be in my following categories) When Finally deciding which car you want to use, you must consider The following: Items Are you a person that likes to get good items all the time? There are several Karts that generate good items. These karts will have items as thier strong point, but may normally have weakpoints such as drifting or handling. The karts that have good item generation would tend to frequently yield better items than other karts, such as karts that are perfect for drifting, such as Superstars and Thunderbolts while you are trying to ascend the ranks from last place to first place. you will need to decide if you prefer to get the best items or not, if so, then High item yielding cars maybe be for you. Karts That yield good items frequently: B DASHER STANDARD MR STANDARD LG STREAMLINER ROYALE STANDARD PC STANDARD YS CUCUMBER STANDARD TD 4-WHEEL CRADLE RAMBI RIDER STANDARD DK STANDARD WR DRAGONFLY TYRANT STANDARD BW POWER FLOWER STANDARD DS BANISHER STANDARD DB STANDARD WL ZIPPER STANDARD RB ROB-LGS Speed Is maximum speed your forte? then maybe karts that have a good maximum speed level are good for you. Speed is an important component when it comes to races as it obviously helps you to win a race. Speed is based on a Karts MAXIMUM speed, this means it's speed when you have held the A button for quite some time without any disruptions like dirt or mud. High-speed Karts are probably THE most important thing to consider when it comes to choosing your perfect Kart. Choose wisely, as different speed Karts have their faults, for example, one high speed car my have high speed and drift but low handling, where as a different car may have high speed with the opposite characteristics. decide Carefully. Karts with high speed: B DASHER STANDARD MR SHOOTING STAR POLTERGUST 4000 STANDARD LG STREAMLINER EGG 1 STANDARD YS RAMBI RIDER STANDARD DK WILDLIFE BRUTE STANDARD WR DRAGONFLY TYRANT STANDARD BW HURRICANE POWER FLOWER STANDARD DS LIGHT DANCER GOLD MANTIS STANDARD WL ZIPPER ROB-BLS STANDARD RB ROB-LGS Acceleration Acceleration is based on how long it takes to reach your maximum speed and how fast you recover from being hit e.g a spiny shell and other shells. It is not normal for cars to have VERY high speed and high acceleration, so you would have to generally pick between high acceleration and low speed or high speed and low acceleration. Your recovery is very important and it could make you lose a race. For instance, if your on your last lap and you get hit by a blue shell right before you cross the finish line, someone my sneak up and take first place from you. now if your kart has good acceleration, you will be able to recovery from the hit very quickly to still get first place....bad acceleration would take first place from your hands. Karts with good acceleration: B DASHER STANDARD MR SHOOTING STAR POLTERGUST 4000 STANDARD LG STREAMLINER ROYALE STANDARD PC LIGHT TRIPPER EGG 1 STANDARD YS CUCUMBER MUSHMELLOW STANDARD TD 4-WHEEL CRADEL POWER FLOWER STANDARD DS LIGHT DANCER BANISHER STANDARD DB DRY BOMBER GOLD MANTIS STANDARD WL ZIPPER Weight Heavy? Medium? Light? you pick. you have the choice to pick a heavy light or medium Character or Car. Being Light, Medium or Heavy all yield thier own strengths and weaknesses. Heavy Karts are really good for Knocking people off course in stages like Rainbow road. Medium Karts are all round and small Karts get knocked off easily but are very quick. You will need to experiment with which class of cars your best with. Light Cars: SHOOTING STAR POLTERGUST 4000 EGG 1 LIGHT DANCER MUSHMELLOW LIGHT TRIPPER Medium Cars: ALL STANDARD KARTS WILDLIFE BRUTE DRY BOMBER ROB-BLS Heavy Cars: B DASHER STREAMLINER ROYALE CUCUMBER 4-WHEEL CRADLE RAMBI RIDER DRAGONFLY TYRANT HURRICANE BANISHER GOLD MANTIS ZIPPER ROB-LGS POWER FLOWER Handling Handling determines how easily a Kart can turn. Handling is good for turning around Corners without drifting. Its harder to turn around corners with Karts that have bad Handling..This is most of the time the case with big Karts. Karts with good Handling: STANDARD MR SHOOTING STAR POLTERGUST 4000 STANDARD LG STREMLINER EGG 1 STANDARD YS CUCUMBER MUSHMELLOW STANDARD TD 4-WHELL CRADLE BANISHER STANDARD DB DRY BOMBER GOLD MANTIS ROB-BLS STANDARD RB ROB-LGS Drift As most of you know, drifting is mainly used for Powerslides. It is the R button along with the directional buttons that provides the technique for drifting...it is then the added left right left right action that provides powerslides. Some cars are better then others when drifting around corners and with good drifting comes sharper turns. Karts with good Drifting abilities: STANDARD MR SHOOTING STAR ROYALE STANDARD PC LIGHT TRIPPER MUSHMELLOW STANDARD TD 4-WHEEL CRADEL RAMBI RIDER STANDARD DK WILDLIFE TYRANT STANDARD BW HURRICANE POWER FLOWER STANDARD DS LIGHT DANCER GOLD MANTIS Well, that was the last of the Parameters, and i hope this really helps you guys decide which cars you want to use and when...maybe you want a kart for a snaking tournament? and then some other time you want a different kart for a non-snaking tournament?. Comments? Concerns? post 'em here and we can discuss them. And For Your New Main, Make an Emblem! http://www.wiipals.net/Forum/f63/som...kds-63245.html __________________


08-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Flyingwolf @_@ @_@ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: @_@ Posts: 328 Total Awards: 8 Friend Codes	Too Bad when snaking on wifi only 3 maybe 4 karts are actually useful Good guide I guezz Though imo i think you should put karts in certain categories if the bar thing is 3/4 of the way up, because Bdasher isnt a high top speed kart compared to the ROB BLS for example __________________ AKIP @_@


08-04-2009, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sleddog Knight of the Wind Kansas Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,190 Total Awards: 15 Friend Codes	nice guide kid ninja realy useful __________________


08-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Afrikio Kong Cedar Falls, Iowa Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 614 Total Awards: 6 Friend Codes	i agree very useful guide and is it true egg 1 is a poor kart to have? (thats my best kart lost only twice with it out of 78) __________________ NP Team\|Kio Institute


08-05-2009, 04:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
AUSSIE Epona's Tender Australia Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 62 Friend Codes	good giude ninja. __________________ DOWN UNDER THUNDER IN GOOD ALL AUSTRALIA.