Don’t Be A Sore Loser

Mario Kart DSSo I picked up Mario Kart DS and I’m having a great time with the game except for one small problem: quitters. See, Mario Kart DS is online which allows me to flex my kart racing muscle across the multi-universe. The online play is a ton of fun plus Nintendo did a pretty good job with the implementation so games are lag free and smooth.

The one troubling issue though is online quitters. These are people who are too damn afraid of getting their butt whooped so instead of continuing on they quit out of the game. One example would be the fellow aptly named, DrRetard. What is so troubling about DrRetard is that he actually had unlocked the R.O.B. character which basically states “Hey, I pwn at Mario Kart DS. I’ve beaten the game and here is my proof!”. However, DrRetard may have beaten the single player version of the game but he has a lot to learn about the online portion.

So, if you ever find yourself matched up against a DrRetard or infact the actual DrRetard, be wary. If you start kicking his ass he’ll quit and no one likes a quitter.

PS: I’m looking to link up with actual humans who won’t quit like little babies. If you fit that description please post your friend code in the comments. Mine can be found here.

November 18, 2005
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  1. By The Game Club :: Where’s the MKDS suggestion box? :: November :: 2005 on November 19, 2005 at 7:11 pm

    [...] It’s not nice. In fact, Jeffrey has some words for the quitters. He states it really well. [...]

11 Comments

  1. pr0

    I’d definitely be into playing online with you. I’m one of the members of the Game Club. You can find my friends code over at my site http://www.mediahussy.net . I’ll be out of town but the rest of the Game Club and I are going to probably play Monday night.

    Good to see a fellow Apple user running a games site. I just picked up a new black video ipod. I’m diggin’ it.

    Posted November 18, 2005 at 7:34 pm | Permalink
  2. Jeffrey

    You’re on =) I’ve added you to MK DS.

    Apple and Nintendo, a dream come true.

    Posted November 18, 2005 at 11:25 pm | Permalink
  3. tanukisan

    Hey, yeah, feel free to add me too. I’m always down with more friends. And you have an awesome blog to boot.

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    Posted November 19, 2005 at 6:26 am | Permalink
  4. Jeffrey

    Thanks. I’ve added you =)

    Posted November 19, 2005 at 9:47 am | Permalink
  5. Jeffrey

    Wow. Great games tanukisan. That last one… >_< Now I know why I don’t pick Mario ;)

    Posted November 19, 2005 at 3:11 pm | Permalink
  6. Jacki

    I think disconnecting should be considered a loss if you disconnect during the last lap and if you are 3rd or 4th. That way you punish quitters and only a few people with lag problems

    Posted November 20, 2005 at 8:14 am | Permalink
  7. OwlBoy

    Afking out seems to happen everywhere I guess.

    its a problem on online sports games.

    -Owl

    Posted November 20, 2005 at 10:20 pm | Permalink
  8. Joe

    I’m in. Let’s race sometime.

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    Posted November 21, 2005 at 9:26 pm | Permalink
  9. Jeffrey

    Woot! Good to hear Joe =)

    Posted November 21, 2005 at 10:09 pm | Permalink
  10. Mike Zornek

    Why not join us for Mario Kart for Apple Geeks next Monday:

    http://mikezornek.com/archives/2005/11/23/mario_kart_for_apple_geeks.php

    Posted November 23, 2005 at 9:08 am | Permalink
  11. OwlBoy

    http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=175

    hehehe

    -Owl

    Posted November 30, 2005 at 12:46 am | Permalink