Question Set #6
Dah King's Bag O' Nice Tries 76-90
Ah-ha, only ten away from 100, and in less than a year! Wow, I've done some pretty lame things within the short span that is my pretty lame life, but this one breaks the cycle. So right here, and right now, I like ta change your perceptions for at least a couple of seconds. You faithful wannabes, ahem, readers n' senders out there have been far more of a worthy challenge... geesh I can't say it without regretting my words later... oh it's almost Christmas, here's a present: THANK YOU! My section's a better pile of words because you cared enough to let me diss you publicly. That was mean, I'm sorry, but be happy I had the generosity.... oh I can't repeat it.... why did I.... dang it! THANK YOU, again. Get on outta here now; you're ruining my fragile ego (blows handkerchief).
P.S. I'm getting lots of mail wondering why I don't update that often, and it's ticking me off. Truth is, I gotta wait for my inbox to accumulate the 15 questions first, which takes good while, and then I gotta get em' answered. So there, now you are informed. Besides, I only write the section, Jay is the one who actually does the html work. [Ah oh, now he's blaming me for stuff. What did I do now? Hehe. Kidding.-jay]
-The King
Tisk, tisk, tampering with the mail is a Federal Offense, so is spitting on the President's shoes, and you don't hear him complaining..... (Those crazy Texas greetings)
Email 76
“Who is that mysterious woman who is the last boss of both Wario Land 1 & 2?”
-Angelita Carrillo
Mysterious Woman? They're all mysterious to me: (low bass) “Who's that mysterious woman who is the last boss of Wario Land 1 & 2?” (Chirpy chorus) Shaf....
I mean Captain Syrup. Shut yo' mouth!
Email 77
“J'ai un question est se que il a de neuuveaux codes?”
-Sylvie Messier
Je ne parle pas votre langue--- Je viens en tranquil: Why are you asking me? They're plenty of codes where you hail from--- okay, so maybe only the lame and ugly old ones, but that's the price you pay for not maneuvering passed the border police, or immigration inspectors. Holy bejesus, you got your dress code, martial code, probably a zip code, but I'm not totally sure if those are metric, a law code, and who would've thought? You even have a driving code! Viva accidente! Err... non, euh... wrong country, tres viva accidente! Did I miss an accent? Ah, here it is, '.
Email 78
“Do you have another idea to convince Lucia, my friend who likes Mario, and whose favorite game is Mario Party 3, that Mario has adventure, sports, and racing games too?”
-Isac Teruya
Has she/he ever been alive: This isn't military work, Isac; all I can recommend would be to show her these other games. I'm almost positive that he/she's heard of Mario 64, Mario Kart, or some N64-era Mario sports titles, so he/she may only be stubborn. Don't blame em' though, I'm still anxiously awaiting the day when I'll see Mario summoning the likes of Bahamut or Shiva. Then, Final Fantasy might finally be worth the extra fifty smackeroos. Sorry, but us stubborn mugs will always remain stubborn mugs.
Email 79
“I know this is way off topic, but please post it, PLEASE! Do you think a Mario Pro Wrestling game would be a good idea? It makes sense with all the other Mario sports titles.”
-Whitney Pollack
Do you-a smell-a what the Thomp is cookin': Boy, you tingled a heartstring with that one, brother. While I do enjoy seeing a nice fall down n' play dead match just about every Monday through Sunday night, you could easy get the same thing from a dog show in a less dynamic way. Point being, it's an interesting concept that would never pull out. Look at all the different media franchises that fell, or are going to fall victim to the doomed transition: Simpson's Wrestling, Namco Wrestling (arcade exclusive, and PacMan in a mask...), and the soon to be released Def Jam Wrestling. Would you want magazines comparing Mario with a Black Freak that bites his tongue every two seconds in a conversation? Case closed.
Email 80
“In level 6-3 of SMB2, what is the secret shortcut?”
-Master Koopa
Pressing the power button. You go all the way around the world, and start back at the beginning: Gosh, 6-3, the vine scaling level? It's basically where you begin. You climb the ladder, and to your left is a quicksand pit; sink into the quicksand for roughly three seconds, and start jumping out. As you'll see, you're caught under the background, so keep jumping forward to find the hidden door. Go through, and it takes you straight to Birdo. And, saves you tons of lives (unless you're good, like me).
Email 81
“Name all the obtainable items in SMB3, and give a brief description of them all.”
-Nate Tenias
I'm stuck again with another long-er (head boils): These can easily be found anywhere on the net, including SMBHQ, but alas, I will provide the list (in no particular order).
Mushroom- Makes Mario Super
1up Mushroom- Gives Mario an extra life
Fire Flower- Allows Mario to shoot fireballs
Raccoon Leaf- Gives Mario the ability to fly for a short time and tail whip, as well as hover.
Star- Gives Mario invincibility
Music Box- Puts Hammer Bros. asleep temporally
P-Wing- Gives Mario the ability to fly through an entire level
Frog Suit- Mario dresses as a Frog, and it gives him a more controllable jump, and better swimming skills.
Tanooki Suit- Gives Mario Raccoon powers, and lets him turn into a stone statue for five seconds.
Hammer Suit- Gives Mario the ability to throw hammers at enemies.
Whistle- Warps Mario to a later World
Anchor- Used to prevent Doomships from moving if you die within them.
Cloud- Lets Mario skip a level
Kuribo Shoe- A boot that Mario can ride in. Mario can jump higher, walk over plants, and stomp on enemies while inside it.
Coins- Money scattered throughout the game in all levels. If Mario collects 100, he'll receive an extra life.
Magic Wand- Mario obtains these from the Koopalings in the Doomships. They change the Mushroom Kings (blushes) back into human beings.
Did I missing any? Hope not. And as a side note: Luigi was rudely left out. He too can obtain the items that are listed. With those last words, I'm done with the strategy guide-like questions.
Email 82
“SMW2 says Mario & Luigi are twins, but Mario Party 1 says Luigi is Mario's younger brother. Which instruction booklet is right?”
-XELA654
The one that you believe, duh: I've gotten at least two emails on this subject once before, and I can't really say specifically which is the correct theory. The twin argument wasn't even in existence until Yoshi's Island hit the TV screen, so it had always been assumed before then, that Luigi was the younger plumber. I won't claim it directly, but the younger brother story is more creditable. Somebody out there must've asked Nintendo at one point? Spill the beans, or will open the can for ya--- the can of whoop-bleep.
Email 83
“Why did the developers make Mario the referee in Punch Out! (there is a reason)?”
-Lucmoonwalker
Hey, it was a paycheck, even though Iron Mike probably bit himself a big nibble of it: Nintendo came down with the greedy symptoms of the cash rash. Back when this puppy was put into the stores, Boxing titles were slim and few. So, with the intentions of drawing in a wider crowd, they threw in a noticeable cast, including Mario. During the middle to later 80's, anything with the word Mario attached inevitability-equaled dollars. Besides, Tyson was on healthier diet in those days, ear-free.
Email 84
“Name the most sold and highest grossing Mario game of all time, and how much money it grossed.”
-Mike Andrews
Highest grossing you say? Japan's Mario on the Italian Riviera; seeing a flabbed over video game character in a Speedo is enough grossness to fill a flight bag: Actually, overall, it's Super Mario Brothers 3 for the NES. The game's racked in nearly 50 billion bucks throughout twelve countries! It was undoubtedly Mario's finest outing. The runners up are Super Mario Bros., which sold on estimate, 25 billion, and Super Mario 64, which barely beat out SMW with 22 billion. Keep your fingers crossed, Mario Paint's creeping up there... from the negatives.
Email 85
“In Super Mario Advance 2, where are the 5 dragon coins in the Chocolate Secret (they do exist)?”
-KPCSUMMERTIME
Chocolate Secret, now there's a real man's level---well it was, until you...: I can't pinpoint their exact locations, because it would most likely take up a whole page. But, I do remember the pipe which leads into a rather hard lil' area filled with Flying Hammer Bros. After that, I believe there is one towards the middle when you encounter those swarms of Chargin' Chucks. These are the only two that stood out the last time I'd played (almost two months ago)! Hey, that's what Mario Sunshine 'll do for ya.
Email 86
1. “Taking into consideration the various Super Mario games and cartoons, how many hair colors has Peach had?”
2. “Is the attached picture frightening?”
3. “Approximately, how many Mario games has Peach not been in?”
4. “What color are Princess' shoes?”
5. “Am I overly obsessed with Peach?”
-Beth Blakeslee
Better Peach than Sonic: 1. Peach's always sported the look that fit the time period. In 1988, she went with the Cher fashion, and dyed her scalp black. It was ugly, but if you consider who she was copying, it makes perfect sense (I'm guessing Cher was the influence). In 1989, for her Super Mario Super Show run, she took the Pamela blonde, and in later cartoons it was sometimes brownish, like, ummm..., Cindy Crawford. That would be 3 all together: black, blonde, and brown.
2. I couldn't attach the picture, sorry :(, but to lift your spirits, I did find the picture utterly terrifying! Nobody tried to kidnap you on Trick or Treat night, did they?
3. Let me meditate for a moment (Zen silence)--- ummmm---ohhhh---ahhhh----errrrr----ohhh--- okay! I've got it! Not counting cameos, and just pertaining to Mario games themselves, 6: SMW2: Yoshi's Island, Mario Teaches Typing 1 & II, Mario is Missing, Hotel Mario, and Mario's Time Machine. Who couldn't see why she turned down the roles?
4. With that poofy girdle of hers, it's not always easy telling, but there have been a few different colors over the years. The first game in which they can be seen is SMB2, and since the NES could hardly handle detail, they were simply black. Everybody basically was under the impression that they were either black or white, judged on the scene in MaRPGio where she floats down from the castle, Marry Poppins-style, and you see her shoes briefly. I think they were white then, but they might've changed.
5. Obsessed? Only the ward would know that, but based upon your questions, you sure seem close. Just keep it to yourself, and don't come in contact with any zoo turtles.
Email 87
“If you use an American Game Genie on a copy of Japan's Super Mario Bros. 2 (The Lost Levels), and input the only code available, what do the poisonous mushrooms become?”
-Casey Loranne
Filthy cheater: I've read about this a long while ago, and legend says they're morphed into a strange and rare item called the '1up coin'. You hit the question box, and instead of releasing a poison mushroom, a coin pops up n' gives you an extra life. I do not understand how an American made perpetual is compatible with a Japanese game, especially in the days when this title was still being produced, but people claim it's true, so I won't cause a fess.
Email 88
“How come in SMRPG, Mario can just walk right into people's houses, and get away with it?”
-Russell Mich
Like you wouldn't let Mario in: That's the RPG rule: you don't mess with the heroes, or you eventually die. They're saving the world, as well as everybody's a**es, so if he wants ta stroll into your house n' raid the fridge--- or your items; you sit down and take it, and be lucky that you have a behind to sit on! It's a fact of having no life--- all RPGer's know, you don't interfere with the main character (s).
Email 89
“Why did Mario and Pauline break up?”
-Cindy Loo
She wasn't into short guys (don't get the wrong meaning outta that): Probably just a fling. But, after being ape-handled by a giant gorilla, it was best that she had a little time to herself. So, alas, Mario moved on, and they parted ways. Maybe she's Yoko Ono in disguise? Who knows?
Email 90
“Why the heck do Mario games have points? They don't do anything.”
-Criss Butler
I say the same thang about school all the time: Of course they have a purpose! When the idea of a game is to hop on the same goomba's and turtles as your friend, and providing you're both skilled players, how can you tell who's better? Then again, you could just knock off all their lives while they go for a bathroom break?
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