Mario Kart Wii - Automatic or Manual?

gamer 45 · 05-26-2008, 01:56 PM

i only ever use automatic when im on rainbo road for some reason i just can't drift on that corse. that then makes my life harder on the speial cup

Fillieto · 05-26-2008, 02:21 PM

I use automatic and i have a VR of 6,500....and im pretty decent. Automatic isnt for noobs, since i beat those using Manual on a daily basis. Nice one FR

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abducted · 05-26-2008, 02:22 PM

i played most of the grand prix on automatic but then switched over to manual since online manual users have an advantage, mastered manual drifting so thats what i use now. maunaul is a lot more fun imo

Air Sonic · 05-26-2008, 02:22 PM

Automatic...
only because manual is too hard for me to do all that at once...

FR. · 05-26-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogger

I think it's kind of cheap using the fastest bike and the easiest control option, when I'm trying to figure out what is best for the boosts. It's really no skill tactic.

No, it's called compensation...making up for what you don't have. Since automatic users do not have the boost after a drift, it only makes sense to choose a fast vehicle to help compensate for it. And actually, it is tactics.

flight1991 · 05-26-2008, 03:02 PM

Automatic, you dont have to worry aboutdrifting everyturn. manual sucks if its a little turn that u cant drift well.

manual is what the record setters use, so.

Atomheart · 05-26-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FR.

No, it's called compensation...making up for what you don't have. Since automatic users do not have the boost after a drift, it only makes sense to choose a fast vehicle to help compensate for it. And actually, it is tactics.

That's fine. I'll just do both--a fast vehicle and boosts with manual drifting. I win.

Enedlhach · 05-26-2008, 05:01 PM

I use manual because it's 20 times more precise. I can line up my wheelies and boosts just right for every turn... With my vr about to peak 9500 I just need some free time to get to 9999... also I don't think it's possible to get a three star ranking with automatic because you won't reap to hps that you get from mini boost...

ssbb_lover · 05-26-2008, 05:09 PM

I got a 3 star ranking in Mirror Mode using automatic. :/

Wiinter · 05-26-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FR.

I don't know why everyone associated automatic and "noobs." Can someone explain this to me? For me using automatic is more accurate than manual, boosts or not. I compensate for the boosts using a quick accelerating bike...it's called tactics, is there something wrong with that? I still don't see how pressing 1 extra button makes the game more exciting.

If I cared about the game, I'd use manual. I tried it out, and there's no question if you care to master it, it'll cut down your time. Even on your quick accelerating bike.

I just don't care enough to bother. I race a little, I shoot a little, and then I don't play again for a week. Nub isn't a bad term for that style of player, but "Casual" is probably a little more accurate. I'm a hardcore vet at MoHH2, but Mario Kart just doesn't inspire that same flavor of competition in me.

FR. · 05-26-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiinter

If I cared about the game, I'd use manual. I tried it out, and there's no question if you care to master it, it'll cut down your time. Even on your quick accelerating bike.

I just don't care enough to bother. I race a little, I shoot a little, and then I don't play again for a week. Nub isn't a bad term for that style of player, but "Casual" is probably a little more accurate. I'm a hardcore vet at MoHH2, but Mario Kart just doesn't inspire that same flavor of competition in me.

That's a great way of putting it. While I care about my well-doing in Mario Kart, there are other games where I focus on my rank even more.

Wetcoaster · 05-26-2008, 11:42 PM

Manual FTW!

Bob#4 · 05-27-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomheart

Automatic makes no sense unless you're a complete noob, since you do not get boosts with drifts, which are the main reasons for drifting. Always set to manual.

And he wins the internet!

Using Wii Wheel - There's a larger learning curve and you're not allowed to relax your arms, drifting is harder. So people usually (as in, not always so you wii wheel boosters don't attack me) use Automatic.

Anything else - Simpler to take control of, easier to drift.

If you're using automatic, you're at a disadvantage. Period. End of sentence. No escape.
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Rated R.
I could go on about the Wii wheel as well, but I can see how one can get used to that. But having challenges that are only for people who use the wheel is like Brawl having stages/modes that can only be used by people that use one of the control types.

Atomheart · 05-27-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiinter

If I cared about the game, I'd use manual. I tried it out, and there's no question if you care to master it, it'll cut down your time. Even on your quick accelerating bike.

I just don't care enough to bother. I race a little, I shoot a little, and then I don't play again for a week. Nub isn't a bad term for that style of player, but "Casual" is probably a little more accurate. I'm a hardcore vet at MoHH2, but Mario Kart just doesn't inspire that same flavor of competition in me.

But it's not like it's difficult to master. Seriously: spend 30 minutes with it and you'll have it down pat. It's not like you're trying to master snaking or something.

AoWFraggit · 05-27-2008, 03:49 AM

manual = boosts = star rankings

just an assumption, but does achieving a 3-star ranking on a course require that you beat the course's expert ghost time?

Enedlhach · 05-27-2008, 04:23 AM

it's not like snaking was ever difficult either...

Brawny · 05-27-2008, 04:29 AM

I voted manual...I haven't even tried automatic yet...

Frogger · 05-27-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brawny

I voted manual...I haven't even tried automatic yet...

Points for you!

Surely, if ou're using a fast bike to make up for it, then obviously using that bike on manual would put you at a higher advantage... It's common sense.