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              B A T T L E  M O D E  G U I D E

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               by insomniac(slivesay3@home.com
                       Version: 1.0
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             * * * * * Introduction * * * * *

While the owner of GameFAQs looks at this guide he probably thinks
this game is dead. No one plays it anymore why does that nut have to
make a guide for it. Well I like to explain to you exactly why I wrote 
it but I can't. I guess I am just bored after bitching with my Legend
of Mana guide for three hours. On to the FAQ....


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             1.) Legal crap (to say the least)
             2.) Characters
             3.) Items (Were talking full armored weaponry)
             4.) TIPS
             5.) Level tips
             6.) Credits
             7.) Contributor info
             8.) Good bye diddly eye (in a Flanders sort of voice)
             
                   um well thats it....

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 01. LEGAL CRAP

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  02. Characters

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      Mario
  

  DESCRIPTION:

  Oh no one will ever recognize this guy. He has only been in about 25
  videogames,starred in his own series and not to metion in a live action movie,
  no one will recognize this guy. Anyhow back to the point.he's just your 
  average plumber and to say the least an average racer. Pick someone else 
  for the ride home if atleast for my sake.
  


  *RATING*

  Speed: 5/10
  In Battle 6/10
  Handling 4/10
  
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     Wario


DESCRIPTION:

Mario's big Uncle,and to put it lightly this guy owns. Not only in the track
but on the battle mode. He's my pick for the best all around player and as
a bonus he comes with a super,crazy laugh. What more could you want.


*RATING*

 Speed: 6/10
 In Battle: 11/10!!!
 Handling: 8/10

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      Yoshi
 

 DESCRIPTION:

 Everyones favorite dinosaur (no not Barny). He's starred in countless titles 
 with his owner,Mario. Finally he's come back to kick some tail,and this time
 without the red plumbers help. This little reptile is a great racer and in 
 battle he's also pretty good. Its just that he's so easy to push around it's 
 funny.

 *RATING*

 Speed: 9/10
 In Battle 8/10
 Handling 10/10 (!)

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     Luigi
 

 DESCRIPTION: 

 Mario's greatest rival and brother. The green plumber and also known for being
 the outcast. Luigi came back to kick some butt and hopefully make an apperance
 since he hasn't beem om a game for what 10 years. He beats Mario in almost every
 category but he still doesn't hold a candle to the Heavyweights.

 *RATING*

 Speed: 6/10
 In Battle: 6/10
 Handling: 7/10

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        D.K 
 

 DESCRIPTION:

 One of the best battlers in Mario Kart 64,the big brute can do some real 
 damage. If you want someone for a beginner then D.K. is the choice just 
 because of how easy he is to control. Once you practice with him a lot you 
 can move onto Wario or Bowser for more power. ;)

 *RATING*

 Speed: 8/10
 In Battle: 9/10
 Handling: 10/10

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       Bowser 
 

 DESCRIPTION:

 Now this guy is power. He's the big cheese,the top moserella,the cream cheese.
 Aside from these food comparisons this guy is top-notch. If you want someone 
 to not only destroy your enemies,but massacre them then Bowser is your top man.
 Not only is he good at battle but he's also suprisingly good at racing. My favorite
 battler,are friend-BOWSER.

 *RATINGS*

 Speed: 9/10
 In Battle: 10/10
 Handling: 9/10
  
   COMMENT: WOW

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      Toad


 DESCRIPTION:

 Here's the fastest guy in all of Mushroom land ( Or whatever its called ) and 
 he has the head of a mushroom :p. Take this guy on to the timetrials but anywhere
 else he'll get stomped like his mushroom counter parts. In other words he sucks 
 at battle.

 *RATINGS*

 Speed: 10/10 (!) 
 In Battle 2/10 BLEH!!!
 Handling 10/10 (!)

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        PEACH
 

 DESCRIPTION:
 
 Well I guess I saved the worst for last this time :) To put it lightly Peach sucks,
 she's the suckiest,sucker that ever sucked. Why do female videogame characters always
 have to be the worst. If you are one of the few people that like Peach (unlike me) 
 then you will be dissapointed in her sucky skills (I think I said enough suck related
 words to feed an army today). Well I better stop ramballing on before I make a fool
 of myself.

 *RATINGS*

 Speed: 6/10
 In Battle: 1!/10
 Handling: 4/10

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 03.Items

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 Here I will explain each of the _BATTLE_ items. Some of which are pretty darn
 cool.....

 ========
   Green shell
 ========

 Standard little weapon that takes of one balloon. These are pretty hard to aim
 but you can shoot backwards or forwards. Sometimes this Shell will come in handy
 but most of the time you will want some bigger guns,such as the red shell.

 ========
   Triple shells
 ========

 Now the shells start getting a little more interesting. Adding two more shells
 really brings up the heat in battle mode. Also the triple shells act as a shield
 from other attacks,so you are almost invincible unless someone comes head on at
 you with a star.

 ========
     Red Shell
 ========

 Now this is the ultimate shell. Fire it in an open battle field and the shell
 will track onto the nearest opponite and home in on them. This pretty much 
 erases the problem of the green shells because now you don't have to aim. The
 only thing I don't like about the weapon is when your in battle and the enemy
 turns a corner the redshell rams into the wall wasting your attack. Oh well...

 ========
      Ghost
 ========

 Ok...so your driving back and forth across the track and each item you get is
 crappy and your opponite is driving full speed ahead with a star under his belt
 laughing at your upcoming death. Then you depress the Z button and the ghost you
 have steals the enemy's star and you ram into his sorry face. Thats what the ghost
 can do...pretty wizard eh.

 ===========
   Fake Question Mark
 ===========

 One of the defensive weapons in Mario Kart. This item acts as a decoy item 
 pick up place and if you ram into it BANG there goes one of your balloons. A
 good strategy is to place them all around your base so when your best friend 
 trys to get a weapon,there goes one of his balloons. Oh well I guess you don't
 have a friend any more. 

 ===========
         S T A R
 ===========

 This was what your mother warned you about,what your dad lectured you about,
 the scariest thing in the world....to your friend that is. When you use this
 item,your character becomes invincible and you now possess the power of god.
 Anything you touch is destroyed this is also the only way to destroy those 
 annoying little bombs.

 ===========
        Banana
 ===========

 The worst item in the game,and not that it's that bad it's just you don't
 really need them. Although it does annoy the enemy out of there wits I would
 rather smash them to bits with a star. rhymes :)

 ===========
     Bunch of bananas
 ===========

 Now this is just like the banana but only you now get about ten bananas.
 For a cheap tactic Get someone to chase you around the course,such as the
 outskirts of blockfort and then when there catching up on you slam on the 
 brakes and they'll ram right into your banana bunch and go spinning into
 the wall. Then when they get back up you'll be long gone....


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04. TIPS

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        Here I will list many tips that apply to any level and will improve your
 fighting skills a ton. After logging in many,many hours with my friends I have 
 come up with some awesome strategies,but be warned these tips my lose you friends 
 :). If you want any specific level tips then scroll down to the next section.

 #1. Run like the Dickens: To be a successful battler in MK 64 you will need to 
 always be moving. You stop moving and its easier to aim but its also easier for
 the opponite to aim at you. If you are always running then half of your deaths 
 will never happen.

 #2. So you don't like a weapon? Then dump it: This is a skill I use a lot and it
 really improves your skill level. If you pick up an item that you don't want then
 just use it and get another weapon. You might want to do this untill you get a 
 really good item,such as a red shell or maybe a star. Also when you are getting 
 rid of items you're left open for attack,so hide in an area that people never go
 to and hopefully you will get a good item by the time they find you again.

 #3. I'll Shoot 'em in the back: If you see someone with there back turned,their
 just asking for trouble. Even if they have a star you're pretty safe behind someone.
 This is also good for when you have a green shell,since of course they can't see 
 backwards.

 #4. Traps Galore: This tip is especially useful in block fort because of the 
 individual bases in the level. First get to a place you want to be your base and
 then start dumping untill you recieve traps. Then surround the outskirts of the 
 base with the traps. If somebody comes in,They ain't coming out.

 #5. Be A Cheater: If you don't know what to expect from your enemies take a 
 glance at there screens,you can learn some valuable information such as where they
 are located,what weapon they have and if they are a threat to you,and if they 
 aren't a threat then you can open fire on your sad adversary.

 #6.Use the Radar Cap'n: This is an extremely useful tip. I usually play without
 radar though because it gives more of an element of suprise. In battles however
 it really helps to use the radar because then you now where the enemy is in an
 easy format. Happy sailing....

 #7. King of the Hill: As a rule always stay above ground level as much as you 
 possibly can. Most of the items and such get placed at the bottom and the simplest
 way to avoid them is simply not to go down there. Its also much easier to attack
 opponites from in the air because theres nowhere to go except straight down and if
 the go down hill so does your red shell thats following there scraggly ass.

 #8. Trust the Star Luke: Try to always have a star handy because there the best
 damn weapon in the game. The star is like a joker card,it beats all. in this case
 you will atleast be sure that you don't get hit for the next ten seconds or so and
 its also a great weapon for storming enemy territory. To put it lightly when you 
 have a star you will be in sure battling bliss. Lets just hope you can actually 
 obtain the star.

 #9. Green shells can be both your friend and enemy: When you launch a Green shell
 at the enemy you probably think the only person who can stop you is God (or a star).
 Well think again because the shell can ricochet of the wall and bounce into your
 face,not only destroying your shell,but also taking a balloon off your healthbar.
 So in otherwords when you launch a shell be careful at where it lands.

 #10. To infinity and beyond: Try to use your powerslide as much as possible. When
 at top speed you can out run a star so the powerslide can be superbly pulled off
 with practise of course. Now onto the level tips below.


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 05. Level Tips

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 In here I will give a brief description of each level followed by several tips
 to make your friends wish they'd have stayed home,just don't beat them to bad
 or they might go e-mailing me. :) 

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 ************************* BLOCK FORT ***********************************
                          ************

DESCRIPTION: My favorite level. This level is filled with different sections
and makes for excellent battles,old fashioned style. Choose a base and start
popping balloons because its gonna be a tough match,

Tips: 

-Stay on the top lair since most shells will fall to the bottom.
-On this level shells are more admired then stars because of the distance between
you and the enemy so try to pick up some red shells.
-Use Bowser since he has great handling and to make your friends made ram someone
at the start of the race,this is extremely easy because of the fact that everyone
is lined up for you.
-Another strategy is to keep switching sections so even the best followers will
get confused.
-place a ton of Fake Question Marks so you can score some points without actually
destroying your friends.

                       ######################
                            Best Character
                       ######################

   Bowser-because of his bashing skills and because noone can bash him.

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**************************** BIG DONUT **********************************
                            ***********
 
Description- This level is a giant round you guessed it donut. Inside the center
is boiling lava that will take off a balloon if you fall in and to make it worse,
the floor is slanted. Now this is a fun level,its so frantic it makes you wanna
laugh. Once my friend hit me with a shell,and that caused me to slip over a banana
peel,and then fall into the molten pit. Nice play Jimmy.

TIPS:

-Try to stay near the top so you can avoid falling in.
-If your trying to catch up with someone then go the opposite way so you meet in
the middle.
-When you get a star don't get to excited or you might fall into the pit and
lose your precious star.
-Lay bananas everywhere,and since on this level people have other worries they'll
probably run into a banana on accident. 
-DO NOT stop when you are on the top of the slant because you'll be stuck on the wall
and open for attack. Which of course you really don't want.
-Try to join the crowd and then shoot them in the face with shells while there 
worrying about other people. :(
                   
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                              BEST CHARACTER
                        #########################

Yoshi: For his speed ability's on the course. With fast reflexes and yoshis speed
this level will be a breeze. Just be careful because with his speed he is more 
suseptuble to falling of cliffs,as well as ramming into walls. Yoshi can be a really
good fighter on this level despite his downfalls.

                              **************                
******************************* DOUBLE DECK **************************************
                              **************

Description:Much like the Block Fort in the fact that there are many levels except
that Double deck expands on the idea and makes the level much larger. Battles on the
Double Deck can take quite awhile since the area is so large. Its also easy to get
lost and stars are almost useless.

Tips:

-Actually in this level you might want to stay at the very bottom,basement type 
section. That way you know the only exits and you can easily block them off.
-Just Drive through the level like mad and hope nobody catches up with you.
-If some one shoots at you,turn a corner ASAP so hopefully the weapon will 
ram into a wall.
-Try to be random so noone can guess your next move. 
-Use the dumping manuever as much as possible to obtain the best items.
-Wish for luck.

                         ###########################
                                BEST CHARACTER
                         ###########################

Wario: Slightly smaller then Bowser,but faster. The extra speed lets you catch
the enemy easier since the level is so dang huge,also I just like Wario's wicked
laugh. MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

                              **************
******************************* SKYSCRAPER ************************************** 
                              **************

Description:This level is a fast battle arena that takes place a couple hundred
feet in the air. If you fall then you lose a balloon. If you stay on the skyscraper,
you travel twice the speed and will probably killed anyway. Either way your fish 
meat.

TIPS:

-On this level rely on the double speed to freak other people out.
-When someone is regenerating after falling off a cliff,go over to them and attack.
-Remember red shells rule
-Stars will make you fall off the scraper much easier.
-Your friends are as helpless as you so stay in the middle and fend them off one 
 by one.
-Try to always keep on three green shells so you are shielded from the enemy and
traps.
-Always be offensive because your friends will be running around confused on what
to do.
-Always jump to become a harder target.

              thats about it..........

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                               BEST CHARACTER
                       ################################

 Bowser:Since speed is uneeded here Bowser is deffinately the best choice because
 you might rely on his great handling to stay on the track. For some reason Bowser
 jumps higher then other characters,you can use this to your advatage.

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06. Credits

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Companys:
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Nintendo:Well I am playing this game on their system so thats a good enough reason
to me. Also because of their superb games they have been making for the past 15 
years.

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Websites:
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GameFAQs:For being the greatest site on earth and the most helpful place for videogames
in the universe.

Mario Kart.com: Even though it isn't that good of a site you have to give them a 
C for effort.

ASCII Generator:For the beautiful art at the top of the page.

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 People:
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Jeff "CJayC" Veasy: For his great effort in building and owning gamefaqs.com
Also thanks for posting all of my FAQs.

ME:For putting the time and effort into the creation of this guide.

My Friend Jimmy: For helping me make some strategies for a couple of the levels
and also for spending hours in battle mode against me.

Atom Edge: He let me use the awesome Copyright section in my FAQs,and for being
a good friend. You can also find his FAQs at GameFAQs.

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07. Contributor Info

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 you can send a question or a contribution to my FAQ through 
 e-mail at slivesay3@home.com and I will give you credit for 
 anything you add to my FAQ. :)

I will except:

-questions that are not answered in the FAQ

-contributions to my FAQ

-questions about my FAQ

-asking me to put my FAQ on your site

I will not except:

-questions that are answered in the FAQ

-asking If you can sell my FAQ. DUH!

-e-mails with typos every other word

-HATE mail ect. ect.

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08. Good bye Diddly Eye (In a flanders sorta voice) :)

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I'll see you on the flipside,or should I say guide?
If I see anymore e-mail in my box today,Im gonna...
...YOU'VE GOT MAIL. NO!!!!

This document is copyright  insomniac 2000

Sincerely,

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