Platforming Speeds

Antisocial · 11-26-2009, 06:31 PM

Playing multiplayer co-op in a platformer is like driving on the freeway; anyone going faster or slower than you will end up pissing you off.

I've noticed such a dichotomy with such after playing rounds of NSMBWii with my friends and found that the line separating the leisurely from the hasty is surprisingly thin. So which side of this line do you stand?

I prefer a relaxed pace.

1-up Salesman · 11-26-2009, 06:39 PM

Man, I think I was MADE for some of those NSMB Wii levels. I'm running right through it, and everyone else gets aggrivated by it.

**Valigarmander** · 11-26-2009, 07:10 PM

My first time around, I take it easy and explore a bit.

After that, I can bounce right through.

Robotazy · 11-26-2009, 07:34 PM

I usually try to find secrets the first time through.

After that, you can eat my dust.

Luigiman7 · 11-27-2009, 12:23 PM

The people I play with piss me off because i'm trying to get the coins/rings/stubs and everyone else is like "HEY HELP ME OPEN THIS DOOR SO WE CAN MOVE ON"

Pisses me off.

Kargath · 11-27-2009, 08:37 PM

I prefer to explore.

I am nobody · 11-27-2009, 08:57 PM

First playthrough: FAST FAST FAST FAST

Second playthrough: That pixel looks slightly discovered. It must be a secret!

In other words, there are very few people who can stand playing co-op with me unless I've finished the game 3+ times.

Dizzy · 11-27-2009, 10:03 PM

Depends on the game, mostly. If it's something like Sonic, then I'll want to just make it to the goal. But if it's something like Megaman, then I'll take my time to explore.

And if it's something like Mario, then I'll do a little of both.

View Poll Results: What kind of platformer are you?
Speed runner; all that matters is the goal	3	37.50%
Casual stroller; looking for secrets and taking my time	5	62.50%
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11-26-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
Antisocial Janitor Join Date: May 2000 Gender: Posts: 11,471 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1,296 Times in 536 Posts	Platforming Speeds Playing multiplayer co-op in a platformer is like driving on the freeway; anyone going faster or slower than you will end up pissing you off. I've noticed such a dichotomy with such after playing rounds of NSMBWii with my friends and found that the line separating the leisurely from the hasty is surprisingly thin. So which side of this line do you stand? I prefer a relaxed pace.

11-27-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
Luigiman7 ヽ(◔ ◡ ◔)ノ.･ﾟ*｡･+☆ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ~)´◡｀(~ Gender: Posts: 17,605 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 1,012 Times in 713 Posts Blog Entries: 8	The people I play with piss me off because i'm trying to get the coins/rings/stubs and everyone else is like "HEY HELP ME OPEN THIS DOOR SO WE CAN MOVE ON" Pisses me off. __________________ ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ＷＯＮ’Ｔ　ＹＯＵ　ＢＥＣＯＭＥ　Ａ　ＭＡＧＩＣＡＬ　ＧＩＲＬ？

11-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9	Man, I think I was MADE for some of those NSMB Wii levels. I'm running right through it, and everyone else gets aggrivated by it.

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	My first time around, I take it easy and explore a bit. After that, I can bounce right through.

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Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I usually try to find secrets the first time through. After that, you can eat my dust.

11-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	I prefer to explore.

11-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	First playthrough: FAST FAST FAST FAST Second playthrough: That pixel looks slightly discovered. It must be a secret! In other words, there are very few people who can stand playing co-op with me unless I've finished the game 3+ times.

11-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#8
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	Depends on the game, mostly. If it's something like Sonic, then I'll want to just make it to the goal. But if it's something like Megaman, then I'll take my time to explore. And if it's something like Mario, then I'll do a little of both.