MK64 Tactics - Revision history

Musical: /* Turning */ putting images into gallery to prevent text squishing

2021-12-10T02:26:41Z

Turning: putting images into gallery to prevent text squishing

Musical: /* Dashboard: C> */ + details about miniature map and rectangular progress bar

2021-11-23T16:18:00Z

Dashboard: C>: + details about miniature map and rectangular progress bar

Regular Civilian: Undo revision 23923 by Ixawyxa (Talk)

2010-11-25T18:45:47Z

Undo revision 23923 by Ixawyxa (Talk)

Ixawyxa at 02:59, 24 November 2010

2010-11-24T02:59:43Z

Mjf314 at 04:57, 25 July 2010

2010-07-25T04:57:59Z

Mjf314 at 06:33, 24 May 2009

2009-05-24T06:33:18Z

Mjf314 at 18:20, 4 October 2008

2008-10-04T18:20:03Z

TERRENCE14: /* Flaps on Lap 2 */

2008-09-14T20:52:53Z

Flaps on Lap 2

TERRENCE14 at 18:10, 6 September 2008

2008-09-06T18:10:56Z

Mjf314: /* Corner MTs */

2008-08-30T03:40:06Z

Corner MTs

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 * Every time you turn, the kart becomes tilted.  After you finish turning, always [[MK64_Tactics#Untilting|untilt]], unless you have to immediately turn again.
-{| align="right"
+<gallery>
-|-
+Image:Untilt1.jpg|About to release a left-facing SSMT]
-|[[Image:Untilt1.jpg|thumb|About to release a left-facing SSMT]] || [[Image:Untilt2.jpg|thumb|Straightened out, after turning right, but still tilted]] || [[Image:Untilt3.jpg|thumb|Completely untilted, after tapping left]]
+Image:Untilt2.jpg|Straightened out, after turning right, but still tilted
-|}
+Image:Untilt3.jpg|Completely untilted, after tapping left
-====Untilting====
+</gallery>
 Being tilted refers to the direction the kart is facing, not the direction it is moving.  It is not the same thing as [[MK64_Tactics#Straight_Stretch_Mini-turbos|straightening out]].
 * '''Being tilted slows you down.'''

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 ====Dashboard: C>====
 Switch between course map, speedometer, and big progress-rectangle.
 ===Shortcut-only===

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 Racing '''Tactics''' used in the world of '''[[Mario Kart 64]]''' time trials competition.  This page explains in detail everything you need to know about Mario Kart 64 physics, and covers many important details that are not covered in the course-specific strategies.
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 Switch between zoomed-in and zoomed-out.
-====Dashboard: C&gt;====
+====Dashboard: C>====
 Switch between course map, speedometer, and big progress-rectangle.
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 ===Turning===
-&quot;Turning&quot; refers to pressing left/right to turn, without sliding.
+"Turning" refers to pressing left/right to turn, without sliding.
 * Turning slows you down, so avoid turning more than necessary.
 * The normal way to go around a turn is with an [[MK64_Tactics#Mini-turbos|MT]].
 * Occasionally you'll need to turn slightly without sliding.
-** If turning &lt;20&amp;deg;, simply press left/right.
+** If turning <20&deg;, simply press left/right.
-** If turning &gt;20&amp;deg;, then do a hop-turn.
+** If turning >20&deg;, then do a hop-turn.
 * Every time you turn, the kart becomes tilted.  After you finish turning, always [[MK64_Tactics#Untilting|untilt]], unless you have to immediately turn again.
-{| align=&quot;right&quot;
+{| align="right"
 |-
 |[[Image:Untilt1.jpg|thumb|About to release a left-facing SSMT]] || [[Image:Untilt2.jpg|thumb|Straightened out, after turning right, but still tilted]] || [[Image:Untilt3.jpg|thumb|Completely untilted, after tapping left]]
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 ===Mini-turbos===
-Usually referred to as &quot;MT&quot;.  MTs are the normal way to go around turns, because they give you a speed boost.  MTs can also be used on straightaways ([[MK64_Tactics#SSMTs|SSMTs]]).
+Usually referred to as "MT".  MTs are the normal way to go around turns, because they give you a speed boost.  MTs can also be used on straightaways ([[MK64_Tactics#SSMTs|SSMTs]]).
 ====MT Speed====
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 * Non-sharp corners (a): Release the MT as soon as soon as it is charged, straighten out if needed, and untilt.
 * Sharper corners: After charging up the MT, hold the control stick towards the corner for a split second while holding the slide.
-** Semi-sharp (~90&amp;deg;) corners (b): You should be very close to the corner at the moment you release the MT.  Release the MT at the earliest possible moment where you can begin turning without hitting the corner.  Continue turning until you are moving in the right direction, and untilt.
+** Semi-sharp (~90&deg;) corners (b): You should be very close to the corner at the moment you release the MT.  Release the MT at the earliest possible moment where you can begin turning without hitting the corner.  Continue turning until you are moving in the right direction, and untilt.
 ** Very sharp corners (c): Release the MT from farther away from the corner, and then hop repeatedly around the corner, until you are moving in the right direction.
 * Don't aim directly at sharper corners as you approach them.  Instead, aim slightly outside the corner, so that you can turn a little during the slide before reaching the corner.
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 ====Straight Stretch Mini-turbos====
-Usually referred to as &quot;SSMT&quot;.  You can save time by MTing on straightaways.
+Usually referred to as "SSMT".  You can save time by MTing on straightaways.
 * To perform an SSMT, [[MK64_Tactics#Angling slides|angle the slide]] so that you are pushed in the opposite direction of the way you are facing.  For example, if you are driving in the center of the road, and you perform a left-facing SSMT, then you should be farther to the right when you release the MT.  You also want the kart to turn as little as possible during the slide.
 * After releasing the SSMT, turn back (do not hop) to '''straighten out''' so that you are moving in the right direction, and then [[MK64_Tactics#Untilting|untilt]].

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 Racing '''Tactics''' used in the world of '''[[Mario Kart 64]]''' time trials competition.  This page explains in detail everything you need to know about Mario Kart 64 physics, and covers many important details that are not covered in the course-specific strategies.
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 Switch between zoomed-in and zoomed-out.
-====Dashboard: C>====
+====Dashboard: C&gt;====
 Switch between course map, speedometer, and big progress-rectangle.
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 ===Turning===
-"Turning" refers to pressing left/right to turn, without sliding.
+&quot;Turning&quot; refers to pressing left/right to turn, without sliding.
 * Turning slows you down, so avoid turning more than necessary.
 * The normal way to go around a turn is with an [[MK64_Tactics#Mini-turbos|MT]].
 * Occasionally you'll need to turn slightly without sliding.
-** If turning <20&deg;, simply press left/right.
+** If turning &lt;20&amp;deg;, simply press left/right.
-** If turning >20&deg;, then do a hop-turn.
+** If turning &gt;20&amp;deg;, then do a hop-turn.
 * Every time you turn, the kart becomes tilted.  After you finish turning, always [[MK64_Tactics#Untilting|untilt]], unless you have to immediately turn again.
-{| align="right"
+{| align=&quot;right&quot;
 |-
 |[[Image:Untilt1.jpg|thumb|About to release a left-facing SSMT]] || [[Image:Untilt2.jpg|thumb|Straightened out, after turning right, but still tilted]] || [[Image:Untilt3.jpg|thumb|Completely untilted, after tapping left]]
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 ===Mini-turbos===
-Usually referred to as "MT".  MTs are the normal way to go around turns, because they give you a speed boost.  MTs can also be used on straightaways ([[MK64_Tactics#SSMTs|SSMTs]]).
+Usually referred to as &quot;MT&quot;.  MTs are the normal way to go around turns, because they give you a speed boost.  MTs can also be used on straightaways ([[MK64_Tactics#SSMTs|SSMTs]]).
 ====MT Speed====
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 * Non-sharp corners (a): Release the MT as soon as soon as it is charged, straighten out if needed, and untilt.
 * Sharper corners: After charging up the MT, hold the control stick towards the corner for a split second while holding the slide.
-** Semi-sharp (~90&deg;) corners (b): You should be very close to the corner at the moment you release the MT.  Release the MT at the earliest possible moment where you can begin turning without hitting the corner.  Continue turning until you are moving in the right direction, and untilt.
+** Semi-sharp (~90&amp;deg;) corners (b): You should be very close to the corner at the moment you release the MT.  Release the MT at the earliest possible moment where you can begin turning without hitting the corner.  Continue turning until you are moving in the right direction, and untilt.
 ** Very sharp corners (c): Release the MT from farther away from the corner, and then hop repeatedly around the corner, until you are moving in the right direction.
 * Don't aim directly at sharper corners as you approach them.  Instead, aim slightly outside the corner, so that you can turn a little during the slide before reaching the corner.
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 ====Straight Stretch Mini-turbos====
-Usually referred to as "SSMT".  You can save time by MTing on straightaways.
+Usually referred to as &quot;SSMT&quot;.  You can save time by MTing on straightaways.
 * To perform an SSMT, [[MK64_Tactics#Angling slides|angle the slide]] so that you are pushed in the opposite direction of the way you are facing.  For example, if you are driving in the center of the road, and you perform a left-facing SSMT, then you should be farther to the right when you release the MT.  You also want the kart to turn as little as possible during the slide.
 * After releasing the SSMT, turn back (do not hop) to '''straighten out''' so that you are moving in the right direction, and then [[MK64_Tactics#Untilting|untilt]].

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 *: '''Easier strategy:''' Before starting the left-facing SSMT, turn slightly to the right.  Untilt before you begin the SSMT.  Now if you angle the slide poorly, you won't end up turning so far to the left.  This strategy is only slightly slower, and is especially useful for the tricky uphill SSMTs.
 * If you do turn too far to the left, you can sometimes hop back to the right to avoid going offroad.  However, if there is a wall on the side of the road, it is usually better to just turn back to the right normally, and let yourself hit the wall.
-* If the road is not perfectly straight (for example curved slightly to the left), then you want to do something in between a normal MT and an SSMT.  Either wait slightly longer before hopping (so that you turn farther to the left), or press right slightly slower.  If you do a normal SSMT, it will bring you too far away from the inside wall.
+* If the road is not perfectly straight (for example curved slightly to the left), then you want to do something in between a normal MT and an SSMT.  Either wait slightly longer before pressing right (so that you turn farther to the left), or press right slightly slower.  If you do a normal SSMT, it will bring you too far away from the inside wall.
 * Angling normal MTs: The same technique of only pushing the control stick part of the way before hopping is also sometimes useful for angling normal MTs, because small movements are easier to control than large sudden movements.

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 *# Press left for 1 frame (yellow), right for 4 frames, and left for 1 frame (red).  Then instantly release R to release the MT.  Note that these are theoretical minimums; realistically your MTs will be slower than that.  Most people should do this step as fast as they can.  You will only need to slow down if you have a very fast thumb.
 *#: '''Common mistake:''' Many beginners instantly move the control stick back and forth as fast as they can, and then get stuck on the white-yellow transition.  Do not rush that step; it will only make the MT slower.
-*: '''Common mistake:''' Many beginners overlook MT speed on corners.  It is important to note that MTing as fast as possible also means starting the MT as late as possible, so that you can charge it up quickly and release it instantly without having to wait.
+*: '''Common mistake:''' Overlooking MT speed on corners.  It is important to note that MTing as fast as possible also means starting the MT as late as possible, so that you can charge it up quickly and release it instantly without having to wait.
 * In some cases, it is better to drag out an MT a little in order to release it onto a straightaway.
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 ====Shroomsliding====
 While shrooming, sliding is faster than driving straight, so you should always slide while shrooming.  The same is true for rocket boosts.
-: '''Common mistake:''' Many people overlook tightness while shroomsliding in open areas that are followed by turns or corners.  When shrooming in open areas, it is important to turn as far as possible as soon as you shroom, rather than turning a lot in the middle of the shroom, so that the path of the shroomslide is as straight as possible.
+: '''Common mistake:''' Overlooking tightness while shroomsliding in open areas that are followed by turns or corners.  When shrooming in open areas, it is important to turn as far as possible as soon as you shroom, rather than turning a lot in the middle of the shroom, so that the path of the shroomslide is as straight as possible.
 * To do a shroomslide, hop first and then shroom almost immediately after landing (if you wait too long, the slide will slow you down).  Release an MT exactly as the shroom wears off (if you release the MT too early, part of it will be wasted).
 * For double shrooms, wait until the first shroom wears off before shrooming again, or part of the shroom will be wasted.

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 * If you need to turn sharply at the beginning of a race ([[Frappe_Snowland|FS]]/[[Yoshi_Valley|YV]]), do a quick AB-spin before sliding.
 * If you need to go in reverse at the beginning of a shortcut race ([[Frappe_Snowland#Shortcut_3lap|FS]]/[[D.K.'s_Jungle_Parkway#Shortcut_3lap|DK]]), do a [[MK64_Tactics#Reverse-AB-spin|reverse-AB-spin]].  Release down to start moving.
 ===Hopping===
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 ===Flaps on Lap 2===
-On lap 1, you start slightly behind the finish line, and it takes .19 second (.18 with [[MK64_Tactics#Everettstart|everettstart]] / .182 with [[Fennerstart]]) to reach the line, so flaps are faster on lap 2 for some tracks.
+On lap 1, you start slightly behind the finish line, and it takes .19 second (.18 with [[MK64_Tactics#Everettstart|everettstart]]) to reach the line, so flaps are faster on lap 2 for some tracks.
 * Lap 2: LR, MMF, KTB, TT, FS, CM, WS*, SL, RRa, BC, BB, RRo*
 * Lap 1: KD, MR, DK, YV