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wavey

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My stats say 13:32 Win/Loss ratio.  I'm not sure what that means exactly as I don't think I've won that many races.

So far I've had one online race with two others, and came second on every track, and so second overall. My stats say won one lost one, so I presume it's how many people you've beaten / lost to rather than races won and lost - does this sound right?

It's a fantastic game, by the way. The kind of game that makes you want to burst into applause.

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Your Win / Loss ratio is derived from the results of a set of 4 races online.

For example, after the 4th race, if you come 2nd out of 4 players the first time you play online then your ratio will be Won 2 / Lost 1 because you bet 2 players and lost to 1.

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totally agree, especially as the AI seem to get it ALL THE TIME at least on the 50cc tracks. Its such a horrible weapon because you cant stop it. I wish the banana skid was back in, where by your kart would sway first and if you tapped brake in time you wouldnt spin out.

I don't know if it's true but I've heard a well timed Bob-omb will blow up a blue shell before it its you.

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Sir DangerM

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Your Win / Loss ratio is derived from the results of a set of 4 races online.

For example, after the 4th race, if you come 2nd out of 4 players the first time you play online then your ratio will be Won 2 / Lost 1 because you bet 2 players and lost to 1.

Thats stupid. If you come second you havent won.

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it rewards more plays and encourages folks who aren't as good to continue playing...

A score of 3 for coming 2nd is better than only tallying up the 1st place positions.

I reckon it also allows for more advanced automatic player balancing.

All makes sense to me and sounds great. COME ON FRIDAY!!

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Played against Earl last night and got 'bummed in the gob' (? bad use of phrase?). I was Wario to his Yoshi :(

Have played more and opened up the skeletal koopa and princess peach. Will try more tonight. Earl your days are numbered :ph34r:

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Decided this wasn't quite thread worthy, but:

NEARLY HALF OF MARIO KART DS OWNERS PLAY VIA WI-FI IN FIRST WEEK

November 22, 2005

In its first week of availability, a whopping 45 percent of people who bought the new Mario Kart® DS racing game for Nintendo DS™ already have test driven its free Wi-Fi capabilities, setting a new industry standard. This remarkable play rate of Mario Kart DS demonstrates both the easy setup and access of Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's new wireless gaming service, as well as the fun game play that has always characterized the Mario Kart series.

On Nov. 14, Mario Kart DS became the first game to use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Through the end of Sunday, more than 112,000 people in the United States had purchased the game. In the same time frame, nearly 52,000 unique users had logged onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to play against people from all over the country.

Video game fans have high praise for the addictive fun of Mario Kart DS and the simplicity of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Many report that they can't stop playing.

"From the user-end, this is the easiest way to get online in video games," writes popular video game blog Kotaku.com. "The Wi-Fi integration is seamless. It's as easy as clicking multiplayer on the menu and joining the game."

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection lets users easily connect to the service at no additional charge using both home wireless networks and select Wi-Fi hotspots, without any complicated setup procedures.

Upcoming titles that use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection include Animal Crossing®: Wild World on Dec. 5 and Metroid® Prime Hunters on March 20. The buzz for Animal Crossing: Wild World already has reached a fevered pitch. Four notoriously difficult game raters at Weekly Famitsu, Japan's leading video game magazine, scored it 37 out of a possible 40 points.

45% playing online? That's pretty good I reckon.

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simms

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Have people been able to get matched up to specfic people on their friends list easily or is it a bit hit and miss. Do you just say to people I will be on at X o clock then just hope ? I must admit reading this thread is getting me tempted.

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Have people been able to get matched up to specfic people on their friends list easily or is it a bit hit and miss.  Do you just say to people I will be on at X o clock then just hope ?  I must admit reading this thread is getting me tempted.

You can't match up to specific people, so yes it is hit and miss. Arranging a time is probably the best way to do it. A few of us had some games last night.

9pm is our 'official' Rllmuk race time.

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Decided this wasn't quite thread worthy, but:
NEARLY HALF OF MARIO KART DS OWNERS PLAY VIA WI-FI IN FIRST WEEK

November 22, 2005

In its first week of availability, a whopping 45 percent of people who bought the new Mario Kart® DS racing game for Nintendo DS™ already have test driven its free Wi-Fi capabilities, setting a new industry standard. This remarkable play rate of Mario Kart DS demonstrates both the easy setup and access of Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's new wireless gaming service, as well as the fun game play that has always characterized the Mario Kart series.

On Nov. 14, Mario Kart DS became the first game to use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Through the end of Sunday, more than 112,000 people in the United States had purchased the game. In the same time frame, nearly 52,000 unique users had logged onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to play against people from all over the country.

Video game fans have high praise for the addictive fun of Mario Kart DS and the simplicity of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Many report that they can't stop playing.

"From the user-end, this is the easiest way to get online in video games," writes popular video game blog Kotaku.com. "The Wi-Fi integration is seamless. It's as easy as clicking multiplayer on the menu and joining the game."

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection lets users easily connect to the service at no additional charge using both home wireless networks and select Wi-Fi hotspots, without any complicated setup procedures.

Upcoming titles that use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection include Animal Crossing®: Wild World on Dec. 5 and Metroid® Prime Hunters on March 20. The buzz for Animal Crossing: Wild World already has reached a fevered pitch. Four notoriously difficult game raters at Weekly Famitsu, Japan's leading video game magazine, scored it 37 out of a possible 40 points.

45% playing online? That's pretty good I reckon.

.::: Not good enough I guess, how much is that in actual DS' going online?

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Cor blimey, it's a bit good isn't it? I'm glad I'm on the 150cc class now, as the other two are a little slow, but nice to learn the tracks with at first. I hope I get a nice new title screen when I get golds on 150cc ;)

Also here's hoping the UK access point works with the US mario kart. Can't see why it wouldn't if it's a global thing.

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