[MKW-SP] Offline Battles Test
5Sorry (again) that I haven’t been too active here lately. Editing for Emma has picked up once again recently, so a lot of my free time has been prioritising that.
Back on the MKW-SP, and the few people that have been pointing it out to me will probably notice I finally updated to the latest release! I initially planned to record a top 10 comparison on Daisy Circuit, as the worldwide tops were finally all sub 1:29 in September. However, I didn't know DC doesn't work properly on MKW-SP. When I initially attempted to view the comparison on console, it just crashed. I tried dolphin instead, which loaded, but everything other than the first 4 ghosts desynced after the sc.
So it seems this comparison will have to wait until DC is fixed in a future update, and I have no idea how likely that is? But the failed comparison attempt did end up leading me to finally explore the battle mode feature of this mod! I have to admit, battle mode in the vanilla game always felt a little lacklustre. Especially since Mario Kart 7 and 8 came out, where you can use more than just the standard kart or bike. I also didn’t personally like how you were always stuck on and had to play in teams.
MKW-SP introduces the ability to use any of the vehicles in the game, as well as more control over team sizes, or if there are even any teams at all. I only showcased free-for-all battles in this video, as that is how I’d personally play battles in this game if I had the option. But I have tried out some of the options and got some extra footage. So if anyone is interested in seeing that, just let me know. :)
There is also this showcase video uploaded by stebler: https://youtu.be/Hpf8U2nuP2E?si=TK29eRiJvEFhIl5M
A problem that I did find with this current version of MKW-SP is that FFA didn’t work when I tried it from my Wii U. It always seemed to put me in teams (whichever I had played or selected previously), so this video was recorded from my Wii instead. You’re also still not able to choose the team you’re on, so I think that could be something to keep in mind for a future update as well?
Another thing that I also think would be pretty cool to look into implementing is Wingcapman’s Unrestricted Vehicle Combo mod: https://youtu.be/8GB4gABlhqA?si=fBLcAbhh8d1FjtAu But that might admittedly just be wishful thinking at this point. :D
All credit for this mod goes to stebler, and any other modders involved. You can check out this mod for yourself (as well as stebler's YouTube channel) in these links right here...
Website: https://www.mkw-sp.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/TPSKtyKgqD
stebler's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXQOtqBTBXat5qUvsfmQPg
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