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== Rocket boost == | == Rocket boost == | ||
To obtain a rocket boost press and hold {{ds|A}} right after the two in the countdown starts to disappear. If done correctly, your kart will receive a powerful boost right from the starting line. The amount of boost varies slightly depending on how precisely timed the {{ds|A}} button is pressed and held. | To obtain a rocket boost press and hold {{ds|A}} right after the two in the countdown starts to disappear. If done correctly, your kart will receive a powerful boost right from the starting line. The amount of boost varies slightly depending on how precisely timed the {{ds|A}} button is pressed and held. | ||
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hold after 1 disappears. | hold after 1 disappears. | ||
== | == Beginner's powersliding == | ||
=== Powersliding basics === | === Powersliding basics === | ||
To powerslide, simply press {{ds|R}} and then either left or right. If done correctly, your kart will swing around in a wide arc. Powersliding is most useful around corners, as it allows you to turn them faster and in a smaller distance. | To powerslide, simply press {{ds|R}} and then either left or right. If done correctly, your kart will swing around in a wide arc. Powersliding is most useful around corners, as it allows you to turn them faster and in a smaller distance. | ||
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== Advanced powersliding == | == Advanced powersliding == | ||
This technique is exploiting the powerslide boost function in Mario Kart DS and using it to its fullest advantage. | This technique is exploiting the powerslide boost function in Mario Kart DS and using it to its fullest advantage. | ||
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=== Snaking === | === Snaking === | ||
[[Image:Snakinggood4pf.png|thumb|left|A good example of straightaway snaking.]] | [[Image:Snakinggood4pf.png|thumb|left|A good example of straightaway snaking.]] | ||
[[Image:Snakingbad9hr.png|thumb|right|A bad example.]] | [[Image:Snakingbad9hr.png|thumb|right|A bad example.]] | ||
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=== One-sided boosts === | === One-sided boosts (SSMT) === | ||
This is Powerslide boosting from just one side repeatedly. It can be used on smaller straightaways where going in an actual snake-like pattern will only get you into the grass. | This is Powerslide boosting (or SSMT, Stright Stretch Mini-Turbo, as 'professionals' like to call it) from just one side repeatedly. It can be used on smaller straightaways where going in an actual snake-like pattern will only get you into the grass. | ||
To perform, Powerslide boost, making sure you can squeeze enough room to not slide onto the grass. After the boost, perform a hop or two to realign yourself, then boost from that side again. | To perform, Powerslide boost, making sure you can squeeze enough room to not slide onto the grass. After the boost, perform a hop or two to realign yourself, then boost from that side again. | ||
=== Best karts and characters === | === Best karts and characters === | ||
The best Karts to use for Advanced Powersliding would be very light characters that have a low drift and high acceleration. The downside is that this limits a large amount of characters that can be useful. | The best Karts to use for Advanced Powersliding would be very light characters that have a low drift and high acceleration. The downside is that this limits a large amount of characters that can be useful. | ||
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== Dodging shells == | == Dodging shells == | ||
=== Blue shells === | === Blue shells === | ||
To dodge blue shells, first go into a powerslide. Turn your sparks red by pressing {{ds|Left|Dpad}} and {{ds|Right|Dpad}} repeatedly. When the blue shell comes, it will hover over you for a split second. Then it will tip downwards. Right when it does this release your power slide and press {{ds|R}}. If your timing was correct, you should have successfully dodged a blue shell. This is possible in 100cc, but only on tracks such as Frappe Snowland, where the terrain is more slippery. | To dodge blue shells, first go into a powerslide. Turn your sparks red by pressing {{ds|Left|Dpad}} and {{ds|Right|Dpad}} repeatedly. When the blue shell comes, it will hover over you for a split second. Then it will tip downwards. Right when it does this release your power slide and press {{ds|R}}. If your timing was correct, you should have successfully dodged a blue shell. This is possible in 100cc, but only on tracks such as Frappe Snowland, where the terrain is more slippery. | ||
Another way you could dodge a blue shell is by planting a bomb behind you so that it explodes right when the blue shell is flying over it. But the above method is better since your chances of getting a bomb in first place are low. | Another way you could dodge a blue shell is by planting a bomb behind you so that it explodes right when the blue shell is flying over it. But the above method is better since your chances of getting a bomb in first place are low. | ||
== Prolonged Rocket Boost (PRB) == | |||
While considered cheap by some, it is a very difficult glitch to pull off. You must get to top speed (by either getting a 'perfect' rocket boost, or passing through a zipper. Mushrooms will NOT work. Once you have this top speed, use the snaking technique to continually Mini-Turbo, so that you don't lose speed. If done correctly, you can go over any terrain without slowing down, so long as you keep your mini-turbos going. | |||
Revision as of 22:50, 21 November 2006
Rocket boost
To obtain a rocket boost press and hold 
right after the two in the countdown starts to disappear. If done correctly, your kart will receive a powerful boost right from the starting line. The amount of boost varies slightly depending on how precisely timed the button is pressed and held.
Alt: Hold down as soon as the count begins, then release it and press it again quickly right before 'Start' appears.
Alt: hold during each number of countdown. hold while '3' is on screen, release when it disappears, etc…
hold after 1 disappears.
Beginner's powersliding
Powersliding basics
To powerslide, simply press 
and then either left or right. If done correctly, your kart will swing around in a wide arc. Powersliding is most useful around corners, as it allows you to turn them faster and in a smaller distance.
Powersliding boosts
Performing Powerboosts (mini-turbos) is done by pressing to hop, then holding down the 
in the direction you want your cart to drift, after your Kart starts to drift, immediately begin to press 
and 
quickly and rhythmically. This will take much practice to master.
Advanced powersliding
This technique is exploiting the powerslide boost function in Mario Kart DS and using it to its fullest advantage.
The simplest form of powersliding is performing it at corners…Advanced Powersliding is performing it as much as possible without being hindered by the course.
Snaking
Snaking seems like a disadvantage at first, but if performed quickly enough, you can gain a significant speed boost over the competition.
One-sided boosts (SSMT)
This is Powerslide boosting (or SSMT, Stright Stretch Mini-Turbo, as 'professionals' like to call it) from just one side repeatedly. It can be used on smaller straightaways where going in an actual snake-like pattern will only get you into the grass.
To perform, Powerslide boost, making sure you can squeeze enough room to not slide onto the grass. After the boost, perform a hop or two to realign yourself, then boost from that side again.
Best karts and characters
The best Karts to use for Advanced Powersliding would be very light characters that have a low drift and high acceleration. The downside is that this limits a large amount of characters that can be useful.
Famous combinations are Yoshi and his Egg One, Dry Bones and his Dry Bomber, and Luigi and the Poltergust 4000.
Dodging shells
Blue shells
To dodge blue shells, first go into a powerslide. Turn your sparks red by pressing and repeatedly. When the blue shell comes, it will hover over you for a split second. Then it will tip downwards. Right when it does this release your power slide and press . If your timing was correct, you should have successfully dodged a blue shell. This is possible in 100cc, but only on tracks such as Frappe Snowland, where the terrain is more slippery.
Another way you could dodge a blue shell is by planting a bomb behind you so that it explodes right when the blue shell is flying over it. But the above method is better since your chances of getting a bomb in first place are low.
Prolonged Rocket Boost (PRB)
While considered cheap by some, it is a very difficult glitch to pull off. You must get to top speed (by either getting a 'perfect' rocket boost, or passing through a zipper. Mushrooms will NOT work. Once you have this top speed, use the snaking technique to continually Mini-Turbo, so that you don't lose speed. If done correctly, you can go over any terrain without slowing down, so long as you keep your mini-turbos going.