I'm a 54 year old complete beginner to gaming who just got my very first nintendo switch oled. Am finding it hard to press different buttons at different times and am forever crashing. So am turning to good old RU-vid and search for beginners tuition / tips. This is the first useful video I found, so thank you Bayesic. Who knew that there was a flipping INFO button tucked away at the bottom !! Within minutes you have got me taking off at the start and finally learnt to drift. The world is my oyster, and I don't like being defeated so thanks to RU-vid for help. 👍🏼 🤣
@@chrisandreas3142 hello fellow commentor! Today we have a loser in the wild. He has not seen sunlight or touched grass in 5 years! bruh shut up cringe
63 yr old nana who got a Nintendo Switch for Christmas from my 4 adult sons so I can play with them. This was so helpful, I’ve never played gaming systems so just remembering where to put my fingers is where I’m at. I’ll keep watching and PRACTICING! They.l be so impressed next time they ask me to join them!!!
Amazing, we´re same age! I got MarioKart from some young friends last xmas, I have a lot of practising to do - and I look fwd to impress them! I wasn´t into gaming, really, but this is so so so fun! :) Cheers!
One thing I really don’t like about playing Mariokart 8 online, is that once you reach a certain amount of points, EVERYONE in the lobby is playing Waluigi in the wiggler cart with roller wheels, some exceptions being that sometimes they’re Waluigi in the biddybuddy or Mr. Scooty. It gets annoying seeing that all the time when I’m just trying to have a good racing session. Everyone goes with the “meta” option and seeing tryhards all the time online is just really strange. A few times I was the only one who wasn’t playing Waluigi, and those races can get really annoying, really fast.
Why is other's enjoyment ruining your own personal experience? If that's what they have fun playing as I don't understand why you feel the need to be so pissed off by it, no one's stopping you from playing whatever character and build u wanna play
@@Junya01 I never said I was pissed off, I just wanna see some variety every now and then. I don't really care if people feel like they need the "meta" karts to get better at the game, I just want to see other characters for once that's all. Like, it's a game with at *least* 20 different characters to choose from, and it just feels weird seeing everyone play the same thing lol
@@jayleaf23 you. You're the variety, why don't you embrace it. And you specifically said you're annoyed by people choosing meta builds, so you care at least a little bit. Meta builds are meta cuz they feel the best to play, gameplay dictates what people choose to drive. The game may have variety but that doesn't mean everyone has to be different for variety's sake, and that shouldn't annoy you. If u wanna see variety, be the one to switch characters and karts
This is so awesome for people who are just starting out in the game. Although I already know everything in this tutorial this video was still entertaining. Great work mate
The single greatest tip that has helped me is using the items defensively. Before, I was always throwing them out behind me in hopes of tripping up another player lol. I didn't realize how useful they are for keeping yourself in the lead.
bingo..i was just telling him this..i just started playing last nite..once i found the right kart/stats i was flying..but they kept attacking me right before the finish line..yea i was throwing attacks out kinda randomly..just to immediately attack the driver ahead of me & get clear for a new one..but the patient holding of the banana slip i'll try..i like how the game warns you of incoming attacks too like a jet fighter..ive been led to racing games because ive been too calm/patient w my endeavors & need to speed everything up..the games are practice..the parallels & physics are the same
holding coins in first place is good incase boo steals your item and leaves you defenceless so having the coin as your first item will prevent that. it keeps me in first more often and allows me to make some distance between the rest of the players in the game.
This is a very well put together video, I’m not a beginner but it was still fun to watch , one thing I want to mention though is that In 200cc if someone throws a red shell at you while you have a bomb is behind you, you can avoid the blast radius by a literal centimeter if you happen to have a purple drift boost at that exact moment.
This video is great! My friends and I spent years playing Mario kart Wii - always on automatic and never having to drift. When I started Mario kart 8 I felt really frustrated at the controls. This video is really helpful 😃
I recently did the time trial staff ghosts too unlock the golden wheels and I was quite surprised when I noticed later on I was doing significantly better in online and grand prix mode. It makes sense in hindsight but when a few days ago you were struggling to get 5th or 6th place and you glance at the map and realise not only are you in 1st place but there's actually a very large gap between you and 2nd place it's a pretty cool feeling.
I have set myself yesterday to beat all the 150cc staff ghosts without any mushrooms. It was far easier than I thought. I've only had to restart in two races because I fell off the track.
And NOW I have done it on 200cc! Cheep Cheep Beach, Ribbon Road and Super Bell Subway were very painful to do, but I managed to persevere and fully master the game. Bayesic. Your training helped me do all this. Thank you.
I mainly play Yoshi/P-Wing/Slick/Super Glider, and this advice was all super helpful as I’m trying to get better at the game and raise my score! Edit (1 month later): I’ve changed my main vehicle to Streetle/Roller/Cloud Glider, and since writing this comment, I’ve gone from about 4.5k VR to 6.5k VR. On the offchance you’re reading this, thank you!
I just recently got into Mario Kart and one thing I would always tell my wife when she would play or already knew to do was stay close to the inside of the track from running track in high school, that’s why the lanes have different starting points
My friend just got me into the game yesturday, got completely rekt so I watched him play a little and turns out he's a 99999 player xd. Gonna try really hard to learn a new map that he has little knowledge on and this guide really helps alot. Hopefully I can beat him in at least one map!
I started playing this game recently. Great game. I just have a couple nitpicks. The one that bothers me is N64 Rainbow Road. It feels too short with one lap and I prefer the old space theme instead of the change to city lights. On the other hand, I really enjoy how they made 200 cc very playable in comparison to other mario kart games.
The last bit of advice is strongest "keep on playing" Was same advice my friend told me about trickshotting on cod, now I flex online on battle royals. Different game but the advice is solid and has helped me alot
Good stuff! As a semi-pro MK8D player, I've got one main piece of advice. Memorize the layout of each and every track as fast as you can! Including all the shortcuts, item box locations, places you can trick off of, hazards, etc. This will help you focus more on item management and driving technique since you won't be thinking about where you have to go all the time. A less significant, but still important piece of advice is, you don't have to do a trick off of everything all the time! While 99% of the time you should, there are situations (especially on 200cc) where you don't want to trick so you can maintain control or ride the better line. Good luck out there!
Man, you made me feel like 150cc was actually possible for me as someone who was TERRIFIED of it because I was bad at MarioKart (read: I always played really casually). With these tips alone I felt confident enough to start some Grand Prix races. Three stars on Mushroom Cup and I pulled WAY ahead on Mario Circuit in the Flower Cup. I know to a lot of people that's not a big deal, but it makes me really hapoy. It also makes me really happy that my favorite character (Daisy) is good for beginner builds, heheh.
Tight lines is big. I usually play with my family on 100cc, and one day I just wasn't feeling like putting in the effort to drift or trick. Instead, I just went for clean, tight lines. Despite never drifting or tricking, I was still sometimes coming in first just by taking tighter lines.
HA! Thank for this info I can't believe the kids and I did not see the tutorial on the front page. This will help level up the family and make game nights even more competitive. I've watched a few of your videos and you make great content. Keep it up!
Wow, you did a great job on showcasing! I'm a veteran of Mario Kart, and when I started watching Mankalor, I quickly knew how to play more professionally. Another tip to get better is, when you're drifting, try to stay as close to the edge as possible, but not too close; otherwise, you might mess up your drift and waste time.
I've been playing it on and off for maybe a month and didn't know coins make you go faster. I was about to just quit playing because I suck too bad (At 200cc and online.) Thank you Mr. Man.
8:50 coins in your primary slot also serve as a defensive barrier against boos stealing your actual defensive item (and it's why I assumed people do this) In some cases it's better to use the coin and just have the item trailing, as you won't be able to react in time if a red shell is thrown at you from close by otherwise.
This is such an amazing video, I wish I had this 4 years ago lol Now I’m just looking for an advanced guide video. I’m currently sitting 32K VR, but always looking to improve
This was a really great video! Another video idea that might be useful is tips for avoiding the middle of the pack, and what to do if you do end up stuck in the purgatory that is the middle of the pack.
I just got the game like 2 days ago and I didn't know the super horn could stop projectiles until I found out when randomly trying it when I was about to be hit by a blue shell😁
Here's a beginner question: When I'm gliding, is it faster to extend the glide as far as practical or to try to get down on the road as soon as I'm over track? Is gliding faster or slower than driving?
I played so much Wii and double dash. In hindsight I wish I knew about speedrunning think I could’ve been pretty good with all that time in high school. This game feels so different though
Not a beginner, but absolutely great video. Every point is well explained and doesn't overstay its welcome, and has great tips without being too babying or obvious. Keep it up! If you don't mind video ideas, maybe a video that explains the mechanics behind each stat? I think that could make for a super interesting deep-dive.
I am really looking forward to the item management video!!! Regarding Time Trials: I can only confirm that it brings the most to invest a lot of time in it! Best if you have friends, with whom then the times are comparable. During the covid lockdown, we literally beat each other daily in the shared apartment! About the item management video: I would be happy about individual strategies depending on the placement! As always: The videos of you are the best!
I was SHOCKED to find out that there's no turbo charging difference between a 2-o'clock drift and a 3. I just assumed it was a linear increase, but knowing that I only need a 2-o'clock for fast turbos is a massive help.
You’d be surprised at how different they are. I went back and tried to play Mario kart on the switch emulator and it took me so long to figure it out haha
@@Bayesic for sure it's way more technical and more attention to detail but playing offense and defense still has a familiar feel. It's a lot of data to consume all at once but I think once I get back into it it'll still be just as fun.
Halfway through the video, but I believe you should by this point have talked about the assisted driving, motion controls and auto acceleration. Two of those are on by default and a novice drive doesn't realize easily.
I have been training like crazy during the holidays season, for the soul purpose of beating a friend who ALWAYS wins. He’s unbeatable. It’s infuriating at this point, I don’t know if I have gotten any better yet. But I’ve been online a lot and so far my performance shifts a lot. Is it only me, or are Scandinavians crazy good at Mario Kart???
Personally I just grinder until I got 3 stars on ever track in 100 (mostly because I play that speed with my brother) and lived onto 150 then to mirror mode I’ve been trying to player 200cc but I can’t get control properly I’ve experimented with different chapters and kart parts but I always fly off on certain bends
Theoretically if you played perfectly tilt controls could be as good as jon tilt controls, I’d say in general it’s really hard to be as precise with tilt controls as you can be with the joystick Other than that tho I don’t think the builds differ between the two
@@JCetty Not particularly haha. Really the only tires that are good are Rollers/Blue Rollers/Leaf/Button. Everything else is pretty situational. I'd also swap out standard bike for a higher speed kart cause dry bones is pretty slow
Man gracias por tu video la verdad esto me va ayudar mucho acabo de comprar el switch para mi hijo pero igual ya me gusto mucho y ahora ya se que tengo que hacer seguiré mirando tus videos saludos bye
It's actually with any item. If you are holding any item it's highly impossible to get the same item again from a box. ie two single bananas or two triple red shells
Don’t know if that’s true. I get doubles pretty frequently. Might just seem that way cause there are so many items that the probability of getting any one item is pretty low, meaning that the probability of two is even lower. But coins are specifically designed to not let you have two (at least in online races / normal items)
