There's a rock to the left of the start/finish line. If you drive around it, it counts as a full lap in as little as 8 seconds. You can look it up right here on YouTube. It's absolutely broken.
I know about that Shortcut on Grumble Volcano (Have seen it on ghost time trial records) I dont mind it for time trial records but its not playing fair to use it in wi-fi races.
I tried to find out before...but it seems even etymologists (people who find out the origins of words) are stumped on this one. "Dick" simply meant "man" a couple of centuries ago, and that might be related.
The Flame Flyer is one of my favorite Karts to use. Have you tried its similar Kart, the Wild Wing? How come the 2nd hace here was Grumble Volcano instead of Wario's Gold Mine? Nobody picked Grumble Volcano unless it was that random track you picked.
There's a strange alternate route through Grumble Volcano that takes place around the rock behind the starting line. Driving around the rock counts as one lap, and sometimes, when Grumble Volcano is chosen, a bunch of people go and circle around that rock instead of playing it the normal way, finishing the race within one minute and ruining the race for everyone who wants to do it normally.
I've seen up to five people out of eight do that. It's messed up.
At about the half-point in the track, there's a huge, risky jump that you can take that shaves off about three to five seconds off of the race. It involves using a Mushroom to zoom offroad onto a pillar in the middle of the lava and rebounding off it onto the other side. There's a video of it here on YouTube; type in "Mario Kart Wii Expert Shortcuts" in the search engine and you should find it.
Oh, people do that in online races?! I could see using that as a way to cop out of time trials, but if you're gonna use that in competitive play, then that's just sad.
Yeah, like I said, I've seen up to five people do it in one race. That's why I avoid picking Grumble Volcano when I see three or more people with VRs above 8500. I just never recorded any because it pisses me off seeing it.
Sheesh, I actually had to work on Mario Raceway. I'm glad that Lightning hit after I got hit by that Blue Shell. Slowed everybody else down with me. I'm amazed I pulled off third place.
Also, I'm glad you fixed your disconnection problems. They definitely should reimberse all the VR you lost during that time. And not cool dodging the Blue Shell while I got hit by one! GRR!!!
when you race online, and finish the race, always leave the room. then connect again and make your other race, and then quit again, and eventually, you will have high VR in no time with no disconnections. trust me, i do that. it takes more time, becuse you have to connect to WFC again and again, but its a safer way. believe it, please.
I guess there are so many more of these piranha fish waiting for you to fall into their ranks. The playing environment of Mario Kart Wii sure has changed over the past week all of a sudden.
so thier are good pep whoo disguise themselves as bad players without a ranking and get good players into bad ranks? how did u learn so much about MKW
I have 2 star ranking, and now I'm starting to get singled out when I'm racing people with VRs in the 5000s-6000s. But awesome maneuver dodging the blue shell! I've tried it, but a red shell always come first...
Well, if people beat the better players, then their victory will look that much more glorious. Trust me when I say I know how it is. In a couple of races recently, I was hit by three blue shells per race.
Glad to see you using the Flame Flyer, that's my kart of choice.
I think the main reason why you are picked on so much is because you have two stars. I've certaintly notice that I get bombarded less on my alternate licence without a star. People are just jealous I suppose and like to see good players lose. I'm pretty sure other two star players do have to put up with what you go through, however maybe due the fact that you use a kart you get stuck in the pack more and get hit more.
Well, karts certainly have a harder time simply passing ahead of other people; it can only do so with a Super Mini-Turbo, which is much much harder to do consistently than wheelies.
I'd say envy is definitely a big factor in this. When I find myself in rooms with people whose VRs are 7300 or above (or around that amount), I don't seem to get hit so much.
It's a shame really, in MKDS it didn't matter if you had a star or two online, it wouldn't mean people would especially go for you, but in MKWii it's like you have a huge target on your forehead if you have a star
That's strangely true. I have a three-star ranking in MKDS, and to boot, I chose against all of the more common emblems and made one of Jughead Jones from the Archie comics.
I guess it's because there were only four players at a time in MKDS whereas there are 12 in Mario Kart Wii.
Yeah, it seems people have gotten a lot more aggressive. Probably because there are more better/serious players (who you'll typically see on them thar Flame Runners and Mach Bikes!) out there now than say back in April and May. That makes the grind to 9999 tougher!
Heh, I've about given up on it myself. Can't seem to get past 9400 on a kart. Probably could if I used a bike, but eh.. bikes are boring to me.
Serious players usually concentrate on winning the race; they don't normally hit you unless you're in their way. I seem to deal with aggressive players, those who are more concerned with making someone else fall behind. As my VR has ade its way into the mid-6000s, that's the type of person I'll encounter the most--especially since I have a two-star ranking.
yes, i am those type of racer. i only concentrate to win, and only if i have the chance, i hit the guy in front of me. but i dont have a certain target.
Winning the race and being aggressive is more or less the same thing. If you use a power item to run over someone, then that's one less person you'll need to worry about taking your spot, right?
Also, I didn't see too much aggression going on in Moonview Highway unless you count the Nanners you ran over and the shell you ran into?
Also, if you're having trouble with the Flame Flyer's acceleration, you can always do a stand-still turbo (accel + brake) as soon as you get it.
Not quite--items can be used to catch back up, which means shooting someone down early on won't be of much use. In addition, you can tell someone who plays to win from someone who plays to hit other people by seeing if they go out of their way to run people over if they have a Mega Mushroom or Star, even being pursued way offroad.
The deal is that I keep track of who hits me, often the same person over and over.
And thanks, though I was taught how to do a standing mini-turbo above.
Try the standing mini turbo to get back to high speeds. It's way faster than waiting the 15 seconds for karts like the flameflyer to reach top speed again. Hold B and A at the same time until sparks start flying. Then, you're instantly back to top speed! Just never try it on uneven terrain (rainbow road slope)
Yeh that's right. You can also wiggle left and right slightly to speed up the process then when the blue sparks appear, let go of the brake and keep your finger on the accelerator and away you go!
Man, I'm sorry you have disconnection problems. Yesterday I got on MKW and got the error before even picking my character. Then it wasn't so bad... but yeah. Nintendo is really not going very well with online gaming.
Nintendo is new to this. Up until this game, it never even knew that online gaming is a very big thing, so it was never really designed for very long sessions.
I take a big risk getting hit by the traffic, however, and the Flame Flyer is no vehicle to get caught in hazards. It carries a truckload of momentum, but it's very very difficult to regain it. I'd prefer to play things safe with the Flame Flyer.
Ha ha what's this vid about
TheMegaRandomizer300 3 weeks ago
@TheMegaRandomizer300 Mario Kart Wii. What else?
Overhazard 2 weeks ago
Lol 7th place: (.)Y(.)
Futonpotatos 10 months ago
WTF HOW DID IT GO TO THE WRONG PLACE...HMMMM???
superpokedude7 1 year ago
Can you dodge a Blue Shell by getting a Super Mini-Turbo?
deathboy126 1 year ago
@deathboy126 I don't think I've heard of such a thing in this game. It could be done in Mario Kart DS with a standard Mini-Turbo though.
Overhazard 1 year ago
i use the wii remote and nunchuk because it's easier
RandomByJack 2 years ago
wow you did really good on the flame flyer on grumble volcano
thekingbradable 2 years ago
are you playing with wii wheel or gamecube controller? i play with gamecube controller its so much easier.
PinaColadaBoy00 2 years ago
I've always used the Wii Wheel. You can tell after the end of each race because you can see the Golden Wii Wheel next to my Mii.
Overhazard 2 years ago
Race 1: i just hate the b dasher mk 2 its rubbish and u lost 33vr
Race 2: despite the flame flyer having terrible acceleration it is fast and u won 119vr
race 3: moonview highway is a bike track not a kart track shame u lost 26vr
jamnalex1234 2 years ago
Great races, Especialy the one on moonview Highway.... I think it wasnt fun to play, but its fun to watch anyway....
tintinytdj 2 years ago
That made no sense: It picked Wario`s Gold mIne, but the race was at Grumble Volcano!
Marmilotic21 2 years ago 5
yeah i know seriously
supermariofan1000 2 years ago
What kart r u using?
Marmilotic21 3 years ago
For which race?
Overhazard 3 years ago
The first one!
Marmilotic21 3 years ago
That's the Sprinter, AKA the BK Dasher Mk II.
Overhazard 3 years ago
i love ur video u r a genuis dude
PkdaNCE123 3 years ago
What is that stupid shortcut that destroys normal races on Grumble Volcano?
whywasitsoeasy 3 years ago
There's a rock to the left of the start/finish line. If you drive around it, it counts as a full lap in as little as 8 seconds. You can look it up right here on YouTube. It's absolutely broken.
Overhazard 3 years ago
dude wats with ur profile icon i dont get it i dont know wat it is and i love the vids dude
PkdaNCE123 3 years ago
Read the description on Overhazards page and you will find out.
Haff27 3 years ago
I know about that Shortcut on Grumble Volcano (Have seen it on ghost time trial records) I dont mind it for time trial records but its not playing fair to use it in wi-fi races.
XSonictheH 3 years ago
shouldnt of that guy got disconnected for a rude name
Dick (1st race)
Or is dick an atual name
Dont call me stupid or nuffin i am only 11
pearlkingz96 3 years ago
Dick is short for Richard. Remember the name of the U.S. Vice President?
Overhazard 3 years ago
oh yeah =]
pearlkingz96 3 years ago
and it might be possible that's a Dutch driver in the Netherlands the name Dick is used a lot for boys
realgod1002 3 years ago
It's used a lot in the USA too.
Overhazard 3 years ago
and england
bobby56781 3 years ago
I have no idea where or how "dick" became a bad word. :\
ishmaelman4466 3 years ago
I tried to find out before...but it seems even etymologists (people who find out the origins of words) are stumped on this one. "Dick" simply meant "man" a couple of centuries ago, and that might be related.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Lol, mhm. Now, sometimes, we can't even get away in the common society calling people "dick". :|
ishmaelman4466 3 years ago
The Flame Flyer is one of my favorite Karts to use. Have you tried its similar Kart, the Wild Wing? How come the 2nd hace here was Grumble Volcano instead of Wario's Gold Mine? Nobody picked Grumble Volcano unless it was that random track you picked.
dalandb4time 3 years ago
*notices Wario Gold Mines was chosen before the 2nd race which was Grumble Volcano* Incorrect editing on your part?
Falco18 3 years ago
Yeah, I accidentally kept the track voting in after Mario Raceway.
Overhazard 3 years ago
What the... What did "Kitty" do to zap ahead of you at about 1:10?
Breludicolo 3 years ago
That was lag. The game thought Kitty was somewhere, then corrected itself.
Overhazard 3 years ago
I hate how ppl think how good u r JUST by VR records, cuz I can keep up w/ 9000+ VR's, and I have 6100 VR
DaGhostly 3 years ago
Flame flyer is GREAT 4 T.T., though
DaGhostly 3 years ago
Wait...on the second race, Wario's Gold Mine was chosen...not Grumble Volcano
snowyarticuno 3 years ago
To be fair, I think the stupid shortcut is only doable with 3 mushrooms, takes very precises aim, and also good handling not to fall off.
So it's really only something one would be able to do in TT
snowyarticuno 3 years ago
what do u mean stupid shortcut :S i never knew there was one
plz explain?
CantTestMe 3 years ago
There's a strange alternate route through Grumble Volcano that takes place around the rock behind the starting line. Driving around the rock counts as one lap, and sometimes, when Grumble Volcano is chosen, a bunch of people go and circle around that rock instead of playing it the normal way, finishing the race within one minute and ruining the race for everyone who wants to do it normally.
I've seen up to five people out of eight do that. It's messed up.
Overhazard 3 years ago
At about the half-point in the track, there's a huge, risky jump that you can take that shaves off about three to five seconds off of the race. It involves using a Mushroom to zoom offroad onto a pillar in the middle of the lava and rebounding off it onto the other side. There's a video of it here on YouTube; type in "Mario Kart Wii Expert Shortcuts" in the search engine and you should find it.
CDub7888 3 years ago
Oh, that's nt what I mean. I meant the "driving around the rock" thing at the beginning.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Oh, people do that in online races?! I could see using that as a way to cop out of time trials, but if you're gonna use that in competitive play, then that's just sad.
CDub7888 3 years ago
Yeah, like I said, I've seen up to five people do it in one race. That's why I avoid picking Grumble Volcano when I see three or more people with VRs above 8500. I just never recorded any because it pisses me off seeing it.
Overhazard 3 years ago
When youre hit with the Flame Flyer, hold 1+2 together on the spot and you'll eventually get blue sparks. Works on Auto, too.
Yoshimaniac27 3 years ago
Thanks, though it was mentioned twice above. All these people suddenly telling me this...Thanks for the support!
Overhazard 3 years ago
in the last race from 8:27 to 8:34 thats when everything went wrong from bannanas to shells to a car and a driver but mostly the car
gameboylad 3 years ago
How come one second we see the poll result as Wario's Gold Mine, then the next you're in Grumble Volcano?
genius11433 3 years ago
I probably cut the video at the wrong spot. Or maybe it's a glitch. I'm usually not watching when the roulette is going.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Sheesh, I actually had to work on Mario Raceway. I'm glad that Lightning hit after I got hit by that Blue Shell. Slowed everybody else down with me. I'm amazed I pulled off third place.
Also, I'm glad you fixed your disconnection problems. They definitely should reimberse all the VR you lost during that time. And not cool dodging the Blue Shell while I got hit by one! GRR!!!
CDub7888 3 years ago
Is that what happened? I thought you dodged the Blue Shell too. I saw the Blue Shell blast, but then I saw you "warp" way out in front.
Overhazard 3 years ago
No, that was the first one. I got hit by the second one and then the Lightning hit everyone.
CDub7888 3 years ago
Must've been out of my line of sight then.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Overhazard, try this:
when you race online, and finish the race, always leave the room. then connect again and make your other race, and then quit again, and eventually, you will have high VR in no time with no disconnections. trust me, i do that. it takes more time, becuse you have to connect to WFC again and again, but its a safer way. believe it, please.
lacho40 3 years ago
And it's good that you helped your router situation a little bit.
marinaneon2 3 years ago
I guess there are so many more of these piranha fish waiting for you to fall into their ranks. The playing environment of Mario Kart Wii sure has changed over the past week all of a sudden.
Overhazard 3 years ago
so thier are good pep whoo disguise themselves as bad players without a ranking and get good players into bad ranks? how did u learn so much about MKW
ShadowUmbreon23 3 years ago
They're usually not good racers, those who get by by shooting other people down. They just wreak havoc and win races by sheer gamesmanship.
Overhazard 3 years ago
I have 2 star ranking, and now I'm starting to get singled out when I'm racing people with VRs in the 5000s-6000s. But awesome maneuver dodging the blue shell! I've tried it, but a red shell always come first...
marinaneon2 3 years ago
Well, if people beat the better players, then their victory will look that much more glorious. Trust me when I say I know how it is. In a couple of races recently, I was hit by three blue shells per race.
CDub7888 3 years ago
Glad to see you using the Flame Flyer, that's my kart of choice.
I think the main reason why you are picked on so much is because you have two stars. I've certaintly notice that I get bombarded less on my alternate licence without a star. People are just jealous I suppose and like to see good players lose. I'm pretty sure other two star players do have to put up with what you go through, however maybe due the fact that you use a kart you get stuck in the pack more and get hit more.
AngeloBlaze 3 years ago
Well, karts certainly have a harder time simply passing ahead of other people; it can only do so with a Super Mini-Turbo, which is much much harder to do consistently than wheelies.
I'd say envy is definitely a big factor in this. When I find myself in rooms with people whose VRs are 7300 or above (or around that amount), I don't seem to get hit so much.
Overhazard 3 years ago
It's a shame really, in MKDS it didn't matter if you had a star or two online, it wouldn't mean people would especially go for you, but in MKWii it's like you have a huge target on your forehead if you have a star
AngeloBlaze 3 years ago
That's strangely true. I have a three-star ranking in MKDS, and to boot, I chose against all of the more common emblems and made one of Jughead Jones from the Archie comics.
I guess it's because there were only four players at a time in MKDS whereas there are 12 in Mario Kart Wii.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Yeah, that's the deciding factor really
AngeloBlaze 3 years ago
Heh...I'm one of those people who would do that. But only if there's like 3 people.
Rinsting 3 years ago
Yeah, it seems people have gotten a lot more aggressive. Probably because there are more better/serious players (who you'll typically see on them thar Flame Runners and Mach Bikes!) out there now than say back in April and May. That makes the grind to 9999 tougher!
Heh, I've about given up on it myself. Can't seem to get past 9400 on a kart. Probably could if I used a bike, but eh.. bikes are boring to me.
Caniki 3 years ago
Serious players usually concentrate on winning the race; they don't normally hit you unless you're in their way. I seem to deal with aggressive players, those who are more concerned with making someone else fall behind. As my VR has ade its way into the mid-6000s, that's the type of person I'll encounter the most--especially since I have a two-star ranking.
Overhazard 3 years ago
yes, i am those type of racer. i only concentrate to win, and only if i have the chance, i hit the guy in front of me. but i dont have a certain target.
lacho40 3 years ago
Winning the race and being aggressive is more or less the same thing. If you use a power item to run over someone, then that's one less person you'll need to worry about taking your spot, right?
Also, I didn't see too much aggression going on in Moonview Highway unless you count the Nanners you ran over and the shell you ran into?
Also, if you're having trouble with the Flame Flyer's acceleration, you can always do a stand-still turbo (accel + brake) as soon as you get it.
Nice races.
milr69 3 years ago
Not quite--items can be used to catch back up, which means shooting someone down early on won't be of much use. In addition, you can tell someone who plays to win from someone who plays to hit other people by seeing if they go out of their way to run people over if they have a Mega Mushroom or Star, even being pursued way offroad.
The deal is that I keep track of who hits me, often the same person over and over.
And thanks, though I was taught how to do a standing mini-turbo above.
Overhazard 3 years ago
I am amazing with the Flame Flyer, but I can not work with the Flame Runner.
DeathSeraphZalera 3 years ago
Try the standing mini turbo to get back to high speeds. It's way faster than waiting the 15 seconds for karts like the flameflyer to reach top speed again. Hold B and A at the same time until sparks start flying. Then, you're instantly back to top speed! Just never try it on uneven terrain (rainbow road slope)
qazqazdabest 3 years ago
Do I have to turn in any direction to do this?
Overhazard 3 years ago
No...
Rinsting 3 years ago
no, only press B and A, and eventually, a blue miniturbo will appear. you just let go of the brake, and thats it.
lacho40 3 years ago
Yeh that's right. You can also wiggle left and right slightly to speed up the process then when the blue sparks appear, let go of the brake and keep your finger on the accelerator and away you go!
qazqazdabest 3 years ago
Ah, so it's the brake and the accelerator. I use the Wii Wheel, so it'd be buttons 1 and 2 for me. I should give it a try.
I've asked this before to people, and they've never answered back. It's like as if it was some sort of trade secret.
Overhazard 3 years ago
Man, I'm sorry you have disconnection problems. Yesterday I got on MKW and got the error before even picking my character. Then it wasn't so bad... but yeah. Nintendo is really not going very well with online gaming.
Cid246 3 years ago
Nintendo is new to this. Up until this game, it never even knew that online gaming is a very big thing, so it was never really designed for very long sessions.
Overhazard 3 years ago
True, but if they ever get it right.. it will be a big hit I'm sure.
Cid246 3 years ago
AWESOME blue shell dodge and great races
blackdot1234 3 years ago
At 7:27, it's faster if you take the speed boosts on the right.
PearledWaveS 3 years ago
I take a big risk getting hit by the traffic, however, and the Flame Flyer is no vehicle to get caught in hazards. It carries a truckload of momentum, but it's very very difficult to regain it. I'd prefer to play things safe with the Flame Flyer.
Overhazard 3 years ago
awesome races anyway...
IkleDusky 3 years ago
AMAZING blue shell dodge .-.
PearledWaveS 3 years ago