I know we rarely actually discuss video games here, but I've been playing a LOT of vintage Nintendo games lately. I suppose that's the downside of recent-graduate-induced unemployment.
Anyways, in a recent topic I discussed how I had been playing N64. And that moved on to SNES (SMW).
I dusted off Super Mario Kart today and it got me thinking: "why do I play as who I do?" I'm sure it's the result of some childhood-induced choice, but it's fun concept nonetheless. So - who do YOU play as in the following games? Why is optional but I'd love to read the responses!
Super Mario Brothers 2: Luigi
Super Mario Kart: Koopa Troopa
Mario Kart 64: Luigi
ALL Mario Party Installments: Luigi
Diddy Kong Racing (Just a throw-in): Drumstick
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Koopa & Paratroopa
Feel free to add anything I may have missed!
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"A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." - George Lucas
Hmm... well, I only play Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. In Mario Kart, I play Bowser, because in battle a head on collision with him will cost you a balloon. Also, I've never been great at racing, so speed doesn't factor in.
I have no idea who I played in Diddy Kong Racing. Probably Diddy.
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Ocarinakid
The reason you play Koopa is because he is the best.
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"...you should try reading my posts being getting all emo." --FoxMetal
I always play as Luigi.
(In DKR, I played at Timber.)
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"To truly live, one must first be born." ~ Evan [aX]
Paper Mario Social: The Safe Haven of GameFAQs. (Board 2000083)
To be honest, it really just varies from game to game. Peach in SMB 2 was awesome for her float, but in the Kart games, I often just stick with Mario.
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I thought I saw upon the stair a little man who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today. Oh how I wish he'd go away.
Super Mario Brothers 2: Peach
Super Mario Kart: Yoshi
Mario Kart 64: Peach
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Koopa and Paratroopa (Only because their special items were the triple shells!)
Mario Kart DS: Dry Bones
Mario Kart Wii: Dry Bones
ALL Mario Party Installments: Yoshi/Luigi
Diddy Kong Racing (Just a throw-in): I would play Timber but I also liked T.T.
And not that you asked:
Super Smash Bros: I can play everyone except DK and Yoshi, but I favor Ness.
Melee: Again, I can play everyone except the heaviest heavyweights, but I prefer Dr. Mario.
Brawl: Same as above, I jump around a lot, but Lucas is my favorite to play.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/ukealii50/kylo.jpg - Thanks uke!
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/829/07kyloforce.png - Thanks Diyosa!
HOW ON EARTH DID I MISS THE SSB SERIES?!?!?
I PROUDLY play as Jigglypuff in all installments.
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"A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." - George Lucas
Ohhh, in brawl and melee I do favor a character: Ness.
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I thought I saw upon the stair a little man who wasn't there.
He wasn't there again today. Oh how I wish he'd go away.
I never played many sports or racing games, and I didn't play Brawl enough to get good at anybody, but in Super Smash Bros. I favored Kirby, and in Melee I used Bowser and Mewtwo.
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"You blockhead!" -Cheez
Oh man, Smash Bros is another story. I've invested more hours into Melee than any other video game.
Super Smash Bros: Pikachu, Kirby, Capt. Falcon
Melee: Captain Falcon
Brawl: Olimar
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Ocarinakid
Mario Kart 64
Wario cause he'a gonna win.
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"...you should try reading my posts being getting all emo." --FoxMetal