53 Responses to “So Close, Yet…”

1. 1 Lilguitarist Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

   I haven’t played Mario Kart Wii yet, but I totally get this from the other Kart games. NCG Reply to this comment.

2. 2 Narnian Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

   Very funny! I kept scrolling through the page… but there was always ONE more item! I too haven’t played it yet, but understand the feeling from previous MKs. So close, yet so far away. Reply to this comment.

3. 3 paq Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

   If only the feather from the SNES version was still there I guess he could make it It needs some Blooper and POW-blocks though I suppose the white in lower right corner is a lightning cloud? Reply to this comment.

4. 4 Gewurztraminer Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

   He could still make it! Reply to this comment.

5. 5 dr. game Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

   that’s the same thing that happend to me on MKDS on yoshi falls one minent i’m in frist and then I get pelted and I come in LAST I just stared at the sreen not beleving what just happend Reply to this comment.

6. 6 Narnian Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

   I suppose the white in lower right corner is a lightning cloud? Actually that’s the wing of the Blue Shell Reply to this comment.

7. 7 Andrew Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

   NCG! You get bonus points for the item shadows and the Wii Wheel icon, but you lose points because Mario just isn’t shiny enough. Reply to this comment.

8. 8 paq Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

   Actually that’s the wing of the Blue Shell Ah, now I see! Well, then it needs some more lightning Reply to this comment.

9. 9 Andrew Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

   By the way, I am totally printing the vector art for the first panel and using it as a coloring book for my siblings. “See how easy it is to draw mario?” Reply to this comment.

10. 10 hyper Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    He could still make it! ya he could still make it, i can explain how but it would take a while Reply to this comment.

11. 11 EL CH33S3 Posted: Apr 30th, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Man this is so close to the truth it’s not even funny. I keep trying to complete this on 150cc and it’s annoying the heck out of me. To think that mirror mode is just around the corner is beginning to give me a head ache. Reply to this comment.

12. 12 mkava Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 12:36 am

    This is exactly how it feels right now… playing MKWii when I should studying for a programming exam.. 12 people is a tad much. Great comic.. truly expresses the massive 12-player races… Also, it was nice to play with you, Tim. I played under the same nick and played as Luigi on a bike. I know I screwed you over a fair amount of times, as you did I. The last VS match I had with you had 12 people on Grumble Mountain. A fitting reenactment of this comic… And yes, I know it was you… that Mii is unmistakable. Reply to this comment.

13. 13 black n white Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 4:36 am

    Thank you for visualizing my pain! Man, when I saw this comment I couldn’t help but laugh. Its funny and so true. I’m loving Kart, especially the multiplayer. Reply to this comment.

14. 14 alpha jammer Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Wow. Really superb job on this weeks comic. Love the overhead style Reply to this comment.

15. 15 tustin Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 8:48 am

    This is great! I love how Mario’s situation just gets worse and worse as you scroll down the comic. GCG!! (That’s “great”, not just “nice”) BTW, I first thought that the fake item boxes were real item boxes. I was like, “How are those bad for him?” Then, with the second scan through, I realized that they were fake item boxes. I guess the upside down question mark should have tipped me off. Reply to this comment.

16. 16 sugaristan Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 9:28 am

    I half expected the wheel to lose it’s connection and make mario have to forfeit Reply to this comment.

17. 17 Tim Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Author Comment Mkava, that’s AWESOME!!! I’m glad you recognized my Mii (even though you wouldn’t recognize me in person). I had no idea it was you, but of all the people I was racing, I do distinctly recall seeing Luigi on a bike get in my way a few times. I think you and I finished 1-2 a couple times. That was a lot of fun. Probably the most fun online gaming experience for me in quite some time. (Sorry Ray, getting my butt kicked by you in Brawl isn’t up there very high). Reply to this comment.

18. 18 Cyon Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 10:38 am

    lol Mario Reply to this comment.

19. 19 kernal Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am

    holy cow, this is EXACTLY what its like. i love this game, i think it is one of if not the best mario kart so far, but holy crap does it seem really unfair sometimes. “oh good, im in first place with a good gap between me and everyone else. ah!.. stupid red shell.. and blue shell… damn, and red shell… what, lighting too? how did i get in 10th place?!” there was seriously a time where i get hit with 5, count them 5 blue shells on one track! but… i love this game Reply to this comment.

20. 20 Andre Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 11:37 am

    That comic was fantastic — good work! And nice art style Reply to this comment.

21. 21 gametaku Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 11:52 am

    Great comic, I’m still loling right now . Reply to this comment.

22. 22 lrjavene Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I love you. Reply to this comment.

23. 23 lwelyk Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    So true. I am loving MKWii, and we need somewhere to exchange friendcodes! Reply to this comment.

24. 24 Brawler08 Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    Wow, so much detail on the comic its amazing! Like the how Toad is in the cart with the star. Reply to this comment.

25. 25 Silverway Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Yeah I know, x_x;; the item system is so unbalanced, those AI racers just abuse those items Reply to this comment.

26. 26 dj75728 Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    GCG, and there should be a post for exchanging MKWii friend codes like lwelyk said. And an e-mail or text message notification system for whenever new posts are brought up would be really cool to have. Just saying . YAY Rubber-banding!!! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back from 7th-12th place cause of it, I honestly like it and think it adds more excitement to the races. Reply to this comment.

27. 27 charmy Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Great comic. I don’t have the game, I might get it later. I wish one of my friends had it so I could play. That vector thing was crazy! Reply to this comment.

28. 28 Andrew Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    YAY Rubber-banding!!! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back from 7th-12th place cause of it, I honestly like it and think it adds more excitement to the races. Yeah, you just have to change your strategy from “Stay in first” to “Get a good item and stay in third until almost the end” Reply to this comment.

29. 29 Metal_Link Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    That Blue Shell looks like it would make a nice Wallpaper. How about a 2P Start gathering online in MKWii? Reply to this comment.

30. 30 Andrew Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    That Blue Shell looks like it would make a nice Wallpaper. Yeah, it would go perfectly in the extras section, in the wallpaper area, right next to the brawl images area and the past icons area. Reply to this comment.

31. 31 Psyco Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    Man NCG, this reminds me of many a race played by poor poor mii “Petey”(I hope to see some of you guys online) . At this point I kind of feel sorry for mario, the poor ignorant guy is blissfully oblivious to the massive amount of pwnage about to rain down on him. Reply to this comment.

32. 32 Metal_Link Posted: May 1st, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    At this point I kind of feel sorry for Mario, the poor ignorant guy is blissfully oblivious to the massive amount of pwnage about to rain down on him. It’s a painful reality we must all face at some point. Good thing this isn’t a “realistic” game… Mario’s overalls would be red. With a slight hint of yellow. Reply to this comment.

33. 33 Ray Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 am

    Author Comment Yeah, it would go perfectly in the extras section, in the wallpaper area, right next to the brawl images area and the past icons area. Blame Tim. My hands are clean on this one…. Reply to this comment.

34. 34 Saturn2888 Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 6:01 am

    LOL! Wow. Awesome guys. I knew you’d have that blue shell in there too for the added touch. And the artwork, spectacular! Some of the best so far. Reply to this comment.

35. 35 djDysentery Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 7:13 am

    I really like how the 2P Start icon changes with each comic. It’s a very nice touch! This week’s comic made me laugh really hard, especially since yesterday night I was compelled to play MKDS online, and I was put against a cheater who cast about 100 lightning bolts in 2 minutes before disconnecting. Just a tidbit, I was tricked by your “Is fire hot or cold” anti-spam question thing for contacting y’all. I accidentally answered with “Fire”. I am now fully aware that fire is indeed, fire. Now the important question is if it’s hot or cold…. Reply to this comment.

36. 36 vincecult Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 8:09 am

    i think this comic has better graphics than the game Reply to this comment.

37. 37 dj75728 Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 9:22 am

    Yeah, it would go perfectly in the extras section, in the wallpaper area, right next to the brawl images area and the past icons area. Blame Tim. My hands are clean on this one…. >_> …Tim, get off your butt and work on the site!! Hey, did anyone else notice that Toad was inside the kart with the star? You can see his hat if you look close enough, or if you check out the vectors. Reply to this comment.

38. 38 Tim Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 9:49 am

    Author Comment I’ll have you know that any negative comments towards Tim are considered spam and will be deleted immediately! Actually I really do want to finish up the extras section, but our host is moving us to a new server and I’d rather not make any big changes until that move is done. That also explains the lack of a Mario Kart Wii Friend Code post which I’m also itching to put together! Reply to this comment.

39. 39 Rokai Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Oh no! Mario is in the Death Zone! Reply to this comment.

40. 40 dj75728 Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    @Tim: Good enough for me! Reply to this comment.

41. 41 Tristan Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    hey dj75728, this is gonna seem like a really strange question, but is your avatar supposed to be tails or fox? i cant tell -_- Reply to this comment.

42. 42 Old Style Posted: May 2nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Haha so true, so true. And @ Tristan; I think it’s their retarded love-child. Reply to this comment.

43. 43 Eddie Posted: May 3rd, 2008 at 5:38 am

    That is so true in a 12 man race. Reply to this comment.

44. 44 dr. game Posted: May 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 am

    what’s rubber banding it sounds fun!!!!!!!!!! Reply to this comment.

45. 45 Charles Posted: May 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    If only the feather from the SNES version was still there I guess he could make it It needs some Blooper and POW-blocks though I suppose the white in lower right corner is a lightning cloud? Nope, that my friend, is the wing of the Spiny Shell Reply to this comment.

46. 46 Junewe Posted: May 3rd, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    I just found this site via a swedish gamesite. I really love your comics. Tomorrow I will try your podcasts. Reply to this comment.

47. 47 dj75728 Posted: May 4th, 2008 at 11:04 am

    hey dj75728, this is gonna seem like a really strange question, but is your avatar supposed to be tails or fox? i cant tell -_- It’s actually Fox, but Since I’m a huge Sonic fan I love the fact that he kinda looks like Tails too. Reply to this comment.

48. 48 CF Posted: May 4th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    Having played MK Wii extensively over the past few days, this comic bears special emotional significance to me. It’s almost a tragedy. We see the hopefulness of an individual shattered by the crushing reality of a world that is out to destroy him. You got my vote for Joystiq’s webcomic wrap up. Missing in action: Mega Mushroom. Getting flattened is almost as frustrating as getting knocked off the edge by a Bullet Bill or Starman empowered racer. Reply to this comment.

49. 49 brian Posted: May 5th, 2008 at 11:38 am

    I haven’t played Mario Kart Wii yet, but I totally get this from the other Kart games. NCG No you don’t, trust me. Other Kart games (i’m guessing you mean other mario kart games) didn’t have 12-players racing. Trust me you won’t understand this comic fully unless you played mario kart wii. stupid blue shells. Reply to this comment.

50. 50 Taco! Posted: May 6th, 2008 at 11:29 am

    Woah. Mario’s arms are way too realistic. Just saying. Reply to this comment.

51. 51 KimmKatt Posted: Jun 20th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    I have MarioKart Wii, and I can totally relate to this. Awesome job. Reply to this comment.

52. 52 Minimimitchi Posted: Jan 28th, 2009 at 8:29 am

    i know,right? the second you arrive in 1st place you’re bombarded with every power-up there is. Reply to this comment.

53. 53 chriskatching Posted: Mar 26th, 2009 at 3:42 am

    Haha I loved this game. Reply to this comment.