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What do we think of MK8 from what we know so far?
06/11/13 at 10:33:20

Having watched the trailer that was released today, I immediately noticed that there has been new gravity features implemented (Galaxy inspired?). I don't know what to make of this in all honesty. It is certainly an approach that I would never have thought of. It could well make the game a much more unique, enjoyable experience, or on the other hand, it could be confusing whilst playing, but it shouldn't affect the game badly too much unless it is exploitable.

I'm not too happy about the inclusion of coins in the game, however. This is mainly because coins control your speed by how many you collect. To get hit midway through lap 3 and lose half of your coins basically puts you at a huge disadvantage, whereas I think getting hit is just enough to put your at a disadvantage. I especially hope coins are not included in TTs though, since they place a limit on what is posible in terms of lines and strategy.

What are your thoughts as of now?

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Leone Titan Offline Curious. 4390 days karting København, soon Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #1 - 06/11/13 at 10:36:57 I think my Gravity ideas were stolen. That's my only thought right now.
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Marv King Offline 5114 days karting Germany Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #2 - 06/11/13 at 10:52:56 I think MK8 looks good, I just hope bikes won't be overpowered again
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Nosey Legend Offline MKSC best game drank 5218 beers UK Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #3 - 06/11/13 at 10:54:32 Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 10:36:57: I think my Gravity ideas were stolen. That's my only thought right now. Edit: I enjoyed looking for these, here's some more:
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Leone Titan Offline Curious. 4390 days karting København, soon Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #4 - 06/11/13 at 11:35:06 No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did.
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Mick Ninja Offline punched 6045 kiddies France Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #5 - 06/11/13 at 11:48:51 Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:35:06: No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did. Three words : Crash Nitro Kart
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Leone Titan Offline Curious. 4390 days karting København, soon Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #6 - 06/11/13 at 12:20:15 Mick wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:48:51: Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:35:06: No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did. Three words : Crash Nitro Kart Why do I keep seeing Crash Nitro Kart? Is it some old thing from way before I joined?
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Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f
Reply #7 - 06/11/13 at 13:43:32

Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 12:20:15:

Mick wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:48:51:

Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:35:06:

No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did.

Three words : Crash Nitro Kart

Why do I keep seeing Crash Nitro Kart? Is it some old thing from way before I joined?

Crash Nitro Kart had anti gravity mode. It came out in 2003, so yeah. I think its before you joined.

As for the thread, we dont know anything about the TTs yet. So im not going to judge, but they better dont have coins.

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Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f
Reply #8 - 06/11/13 at 13:48:57

after having watched a few gameplay vids, I’m liking the game better

for Wi-Fi, I think frontrunning is gonna be good (which is great), because you’re barely stopped by items and can get back up to top speed really quickly

SSMTs don’t look like a possibility to me, but who knows

with all the different paths and shit, TT strategies are gonna be quite complex, but I may like that

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KingAlex Ex Member	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #9 - 06/11/13 at 13:58:26 So you can probably use classic control instead of the Gamepad, right? Also, that does sound pretty cool Alaktorn.
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Sarger Karter Offline Resident furfag fell 4764 times for marty UK Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #10 - 06/11/13 at 14:13:14 I'm getting the game first, so i can get no.1 on the rankings. For about 1 minute.
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Nosey Legend Offline MKSC best game ate 5218 donuts UK Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #11 - 06/11/13 at 15:18:51 Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:35:06: No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did. Someone using an idea that they had after you (which actually isn't even the case here) =/= stealing. Using the word 'stolen' is incorrect.
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Reply #12 - 06/11/13 at 21:26:17

Nosey wrote on 06/11/13 at 15:18:51:

Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 11:35:06:

No, I mean stolen in the sense that I had the idea long before they did.

Someone using an idea that they had after you (which actually isn't even the case here) =/= stealing.
Using the word 'stolen' is incorrect.

Then what word should I use? They've made dozens of ideas now that I implemented into my designs as far back as 2009.

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Reply #13 - 06/12/13 at 01:43:04

Sorry to say it, but just because you thought of it first doesn't mean they stole it. It's just an unfortunate co-incidence.

As regards to the game, I do look forward to playing a demo somewhere but I doubt I'll be buying it. I didn't warm to MK7 at all and would never have played MKW if I hadn't got my Wii for free in the first place (although I did enjoy playing that game, even if I was shit). Buying a WiiU just isn't a worthwhile purchase as far as I can see.

The MK series has lost that touch of simplicity that made the first few games so appealing, what with the horrendous number of glitches and arguments over 50/60Hz, PRB/NonPRB etc that make the competition completely uneven.

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blahpy Legend Offline 5457 holabolas	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #14 - 06/12/13 at 02:19:36 Well oxide station in CTR had low gravity outside, not that anyone goes outside on that course when there's a glitch sc that cuts that whole section out though The upside down thing looks interesting though, apparently in first person while actually playing it's not confusing?
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Rodriguezjr Karter Offline 6135 days karting United States Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #15 - 06/12/13 at 10:13:45 Apparently I hear that bikes doesn't have the ability to do wheelies anymore and to make it up for that loss, bikes now has regular MTs like karts.
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Rookie Elite Offline fell 4893 times for marty Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #16 - 06/12/13 at 11:34:10 You haven't played MK7 much Liam (original post) I assume. Not having a lot of coins isn't game breaking. And if anything they enhance more strategy in TTs than they do get rid of strategy.I like how this game looks so far.
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TheFrigz Ex Member	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #18 - 06/12/13 at 18:54:31 Looks like the game will suck. Really bad actually.
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Web NinjaWeb Offline Expected MKSC Comeback: 2016?!?! 5795 sex records Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #19 - 06/15/13 at 09:17:05 Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 10:36:57: I think my Gravity ideas were stolen. That's my only thought right now. But didn't you "steal" those from Super Mario Galaxy?
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Fant0m Myth Offline aka Flo 5943 days karting Paris / France Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #20 - 06/28/13 at 13:18:37 These gravity effects will be a pain in the ass to control with the wiiU pad... Hopefully MK8 will allow us to play with the wiimote as well...
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Leone Titan Offline Curious. drank 4390 beers København, soon Gender:	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #21 - 06/28/13 at 13:46:28 Web wrote on 06/15/13 at 09:17:05: Leone wrote on 06/11/13 at 10:36:57: I think my Gravity ideas were stolen. That's my only thought right now. But didn't you "steal" those from Super Mario Galaxy? Yes, but as a homage... I see your point tho'...
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Diogo Ex Member	Re: What do we think of MK8 from what we know so f Reply #22 - 06/28/13 at 17:00:35 I think Ill take MK8 only for playing for fun.It seems really cool when I watched it at E3,then I wont play TTs or tournaments
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