/vr/ - Retro Games

>>3129845
I swore by Gasgano for a long time before I finally had enough to get Sebulba.

Anakin was shit. I think I initially started with Bors Rool or whatever his name was.

I also remember getting the strategy guide and some pages were fucked up because it didnt print properly

>>3129858
>strategy guide
Like this?

>>3129891
No, like one page was printed where the top half was from the previous page and bottom half was from the current page. It was a page that had a level map on it. Idk it if was all copies or just mine, but it annoyed the shit out of me

>>3129845
>I actually prefer emulation because I only have a N64 and I can't stand the low framerate.
Why not just play the PC version?

>>3129914
best version by far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8FVL46rZm0

>>3129929
>all these years playing it on the wrong system

damn PC looks good

>>3129950
it was also on dreamcast. i'm not sure if that version is any good or not though.

>>3129914
PC version doesn't run properly on modern machines without over 9000 fixes. I will definitely get it when it comes to GOG, but until then I will stick to what I know and love.
If N64 is retro, I can as well be nostalgic.

>>3129845
This game had a version on the Sega Hikaru board, but they couldn't port that to Dreamcast so they made a hasty N64 port instead. Dick move.

>>3129956
The only relevant change is they made the final lap music play every lap.

did anyone successfully play the n64 with two controllers? I really wanted to but i cant handle it at all

>>3129995
I tried it recently but I didn't really understand how turning would work.

How would I go about installing the PC version on a modern computer and getting it to run properly?

If it wasn't for the guide in the Nintendo Power issue, I most likely would have never beaten this son of a bitch.

>>3129960
I played this one before, the FOV was too narrow and the sense of speed wasn't doing it for me. Where as the N64/PC version I was flying everywhere and my pod racer was taking damage with every landing.

Not /vr/ but how's the sequel?

>>3130565
>needing guides
>for racing games
Anyhow, I feel you. Took me countless tries.

It's a new lap record!

Does anybody know how I can reset my N64 cartridge?
I used cheats on my first playthrough and now the shameful superspeed laps are etched in the record forever (as they are independent from any savegames). I just want to hear IT'S A NEW LAP RECORD again.

>>3131020
You can't reset N64 cartridges. It's impossible.

>>3130842
have fun learning how to play any f-zero game at a higher level without some form of guidance.

>>3131057
you can if the game gives you the option to, like in diddy kong racing.

also you could probably just remove the battery and reinstall it.

>>3131083
>you could probably just remove the battery and reinstall it.
Thought about that, but it seems too invasive for my liking. Guess I have to live with the shame.

>>3131097
it would take 10 minutes or less you lazy fuck.

>>3131098
Not this anon, but I guess it's not about the time it would take but more about the risk to fuck up the cartridge

>>3130810
I had a lot of fun playing the sequel but that was almost 10 years ago so I wasnt an expert on racing game mechanics or hings like that.

>>3131020
I think when turning on the game, you hold the start button. You have three options. Check your memory card and delete files of your choice, go straight to the game, or reset the saves on the game. I tried it on WCW/nWo Revenge and worked for me.

>these descriptions and pod names
When did they stop making games and guides with LOVE?

>>3131206
This works only with Controller Paks. SWR is a cartridge saver, however.

Who /RRJINNRE/ here?
Also, why is he too cool for school and looks the other way?

>>3130842
This one forced me to learn how to brake...

>>3131506
Remember this one? Second worst track just because of that sand valley. Worse than the swamp, hands down.

Why do so many people take Anakin? It’s the single worst pod.

>>3132067
But that's not Ben Quadinaros or Fud Sang or Gasgano.
Anakin is very small and agile and most people probably don't even bother changing the pod.
Also, upgraded it has really good handling, which becomes the most important feature for upgraded pods.
And Anakin being a human helps, too.

>>3131994
>>3131221
>>3130842
>>3129891

Do you have scans for the full manual?

>>3129845
I never thought I'd see this thread.

I have to say; Dreamcast version is the ultimate. I played mostly on N64 as a kid though. Mars Guo was my boy, and that players' guide was great.

Did anyone ever get good with the dual N64 controller setup?

>>3129914
I couldn't get it to work. I tried every fucking fix and alternative fix. Best I got was a glitchy mess and blue screens if it even started at all. Usually just froze on the blue loading bar on launch. Eh I'll just build a new old PC this year. My pentium 3 win9x machine died awhile back :(

I played this so much time ago on the PC, so I guess I'm kinda screwed right now if I want to dust it off. I remember you could upgrade your pod with your winnings, and there was a junk yard managed by resident space jew Watto where you could get random "used" parts with worse stats for a lesser price. And maybe I'm mistaken, but do your parts degrade over time?

>>3132637
No, this is all I have, sorry.
Some other guy posted them and I just saved them.
I wish he was here.

>>3133221
Yeah, junk yard gave you busted parts for less money, but if you weren't a retard and crashed your pod all the time during the next race, they were usually back to good condition for the next race.
However, nobody understand how part degrading actually works.

>>3129845
Mars Guo, top speed is where it's at.

My bro usually played Neva Kee, whose handling is really good.

>>3132652
I used to play dual a lot both on real hardware and in,an emulator.
With the emu I hooked up two joysticks to it. was pretty sweet.

>>3133237
Can you tell me how it works? I tried on N64, but I really didn't get the hang of it. I tried tank controls, but that didn't seem to work.

NEVA DOUBT
NEVA KEE

>>3133237
That sounds totally rad

I had no idea this was on PC.

>>3133338
PowerPC Macs even

>>3132823
maybe this will help?

http://pastebin.com/98HZqSeM

I just discovered I not only have the original box, but also the manual AND the recipe from the store.
If you want I can try to take pictures of the manual tomorrow or so.

>>3132823
I use Windows 7 Ultimate and I played it just fine with something I had to download and apply. OBS picked it up just fine too and I streamed it to my Twitch. If I recall, it could only go up to 1024x768, but does recognize Xbox 360 controllers.

>>3129845
>I only have a N64 and I can't stand the low framerate.

try playing on low-res mode

>>3134296
That works? I never thought of it... Especially since I have an Expansion Pak(TM).

>>3133273
You basically control the thrust per motor. Point the stick up on both to go forward, let the left stick center to go slightly left, and pull it downwards to go sharply left and vice versa for turning right. Braking is done by pulling both sticks down.

>>3135952
Sheeeeeeiiit, that's what I tried and how I guessed it works, but it didn't as intended. Maybe I am too stupid. I should try again.

>>3133235
It's a problem if you splurged your money in a top tier engine for high maximum speed but you had shit steering due to old parts. You just can't handle your pod.

>>3136124
Maybe your sticks aren't in the best shape? I remember having to press pretty hard forward to be able to boost with my worn-down sticks.

>>3136136
Could be. I mean, I own two controllers which are both from 1997 or so and one of them is the original one that came with the console.

>ITS A NEW LAP RECORD
good times

>>3133313
Mars GUO?
More liek Mars GO!
Amirite guise?

>>3135937
yeah even with the expansion pak high resolution is putting a lot more stress on the console than low resolution

>>3136157
>CMONCMONCMONCMON WORK!

>Upgrade to windows 7
>Try for 3 years to get the PC version working
>Gave up and bought the dreamcast version
>No UT DUT DUT DUT DUNDUNDUN in the results screen

>>3137331
there's a PC torrent in pirate bay that works. I know, I played it on my Windows 7.

>>3137352
I'll try that then, thanks. The Dreamcast version is almost on par with the PC version, but for some reason the music doesn't seem to start until the final lap and no cantina ban in the results screen as I said

>>3137064

>YAWOOOH! AHAHAHA!

Why did all the aliens laugh when they crashed?

>>3137361
>but for some reason the music doesn't seem to start until the final lap
That's how the N64 original worked. Weird, I played the DC and I distinctively remember music in every lap.

>>3137361
You know, did you download an iso? Might just be pirates removed that dododoo song when trying to make up for the difference in size from GDRom to CD-Rom.

>>3137361
>the music doesn't seem to start until the final lap
Thank god! I have only played the N64 version and I would be totally annoyed if the music played in every lap.
Before I even knew i other version the music plays all the time I thought it was a nice means of making things more dramatic. You know, last lap, everything counts, finale, cue dramatic music.


>>3138423
Man, pod races are fringe events. People participating are usually crooks, con men and gangbangers. Fud Sang is even a convict who is only allowed out of prison to race.
Also, since it's rather dangerous and lots of drivers don't survive the race, you pretty much have to have a gung ho attitude.

>>3138441
No, I bought the disc. It seems every other youtube play through of the DC ver has it removed

>>3137352
I've been wanting to play this for ages but it'd never work, the torrent fix gets it working.

Thanks anons

>>3133373
Recipe?

>>3139010
Bill? Receipt? English is not my first language, sorry. The paper with the article and price and all those numbers and shop address and legal mumbo jumbo.

Just beat it and i'm stuck in in the credits because there's no skip and I also wanted to see who did the original concept art

Then suddenly, this happens

>>3139464
Ouch, looks like a passive aggressive burn.

>>3139019
Receipt, yeah.

>>3139464
Must have been a nice time when there was still banter allowed without someone having their feelings hurt.

This baby faced retard is op as fuck

While all the cool pods have shitty balance

Who /wansandage/ here?

>>3139550
and that's the only character you should ever choose.

has anyone ever used sebulba's special attack effectively in multiplayer? it seemed a nice touch in itself.

>>3139550
>>3140079
Bullseye is great on N64 because of the shitty controls, but at least emulating it, it becomes too twitchy to properly control. Also, I liked the Cy Yunga skin more.

Also, I only rarely choose Sebulba and the only time I actually did a race with him was Inferno because I had wrecked parts from Oovo IV and needed something to GO FAST.

>>3139464
The credits were very humorous. Brak and Princess Zelda were given special thanks.

>>3140972
Didn't even know about Cy Yunga's pod, really rad design; pity you cant seem to unlock it on PC

Sebulba and a handful of other pods feel way too wide, mars guo and aldar beedo seem notorious for this. I never felt it as a kid but replaying it you certainly notice a difference.

>>3141512
The cheats don't work on PC? Strange.
Yeah, there are lots of really wide pods. But driving Mars Guo myself (on emulator) I don't find it all too bad. Everything is designed that even the most bulky pods pass through (like the moving gates on Aquilaris).
But yeah, on N64 Cy Yunga is totally uber because he is so small and has Bullseye's handling.

>>3132637
>>3133235
I'm not a /vr/ regular but it should be this that you're looking for.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yoizyyymnypgnqo/swracerE1%20guide.zip?dl=0

>>3139464
I think that same credit appears in another game (I can't remember which).

IT'S A NEW LAP RECORD.

>>3142252
That's fucking rad, thanks m8.

>>3129845
>Favourite track
Cloud city. But I was best at underwater. And I SUCKED at jungle. I swear the pc hacked shortcuts that didn't exist there.

>favourite pod
My bro right here, I'll post his pod as a reply

>>3144234

>>3140079
THERE WAS A MULTIPLAYER?
I could have actaully USED my ridiculous podracing skills? Damn.

>>3132067
Team people.

>>3129845
I always use Gasgano or Aldar Beedo. Big and clunky racers, but I love them.

Favorite podracer is either Gasgano's Custom Ord Pedrovia or Anakin's racer.

Junkyard, now that I've learned the secret of buying old beat up parts and repairing them up to good condition.

Emulation. It's convenient.

Yes, I've voted for it on GOG.

>>3144246
Have you had no friends? When a second controller was plugged, you got the multiplayer option right in the main menu. At least on N64.

>favourite pilot
this motherfucker right here. Cool pod, cool character, cool everything

>>3139550
I nearly always used this character, but I hated how he and his podracer looked.

Aesthetically, I liked Slide Paramita (looks like a pair of power plugs lol), Sebulba (tanky looking podracer and the motherfucker walks on his hands) Aldar Beedo (sleek design reminds me of a Corvette crossed with a rocket ship) Anakin (interesting design all around, and the yellow fins at the front are a nice detail).

Neva Kee and Ben Quadrinaros too, for novelty's sake.

>>3144682
We all voted...we all voted.

>>3147828
Yeah, he's pretty cool looking - the pod I mean - but it's a shitty pod.

>>3132084
But he is very slow and has a bad traction. I read on a guide he was the second best yet I couldn’t beat Neva Kee. Then I came back to my good old way of taking Bullseye and I got that bitch first try.

>>3129845
is this on the snes?

>>3149791
N64, Dreamcast, PC, Classic Mac OS