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JV vs. FC
« Thread started on: May 17th, 2003, 7:16pm » |
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I don't know if there was already a topic like that...
Yesterday I unlocked the Jet Vermilion (by getting all 36 Trophies). And now I want to get some good records, so I found this site and I saw, that almost all records are made with JV...
Now, my problem is, that I'm much better with FC than with JV. Does anyone have or had this problem too?
I don't really understand why the JV is better, well his maximum speed is better, but on the other hand the FC's boost is better than JV's I think...
So, what is the way to master JV?
with FC I got sub-2:00 after a few tries in Pawn 1, but not with JV >_<
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #1 on: May 18th, 2003, 01:45am » |
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With JV you can drift turn for extremely long distances, allowing you to cut corners that FC can't make. Also, JV makes great use of the tracks with mines by getting speed boosts from them. FC takes more damage from the mines, and is harder to control when bouncing off of them.
Look at these Championship videos and you'll see how JV races times that FC can't touch:
http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/F_zeroGBA/files/
Keep in mind that there are exceptions. As you mentioned, on Pawn 1 FC will work better for you until you have maxed out its ability in Training mode. Only then should you give JV a try on that course, and only in GP mode, where you can boost from the floating "ball mines." Most players use FC for Queen 1 and Queen 2, and many use it for Bishop 4.
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #2 on: May 18th, 2003, 01:47am » |
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Forgot one thing ... join us by sending in your times!!!
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #3 on: May 18th, 2003, 10:10am » |
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ok, but first I will improve some scores ^^
so JV is only good in GP mode?
oh, one question: Do I have to join with my full name, or can I write "David R."?
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #4 on: May 18th, 2003, 10:13am » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 10:10am, Fox128 wrote:oh, one question: Do I have to join with my full name, or can I write "David R."? |
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Your full First and Last name would be preferred for the times page.
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #5 on: May 18th, 2003, 12:48pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 10:10am, Fox128 wrote:so JV is only good in GP mode? |
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No. You can achieve the very best times with JV in GP mode, but JV is still the best choice for most tracks in Training mode too. Study the track rankings for a little while and you'll see that JV dominates the top of the charts (again, on MOST tracks) with both GP and Training attempts.
on May 18th, 2003, 10:10am, Fox128 wrote:oh, one question: Do I have to join with my full name, or can I write "David R."? |
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With nearly 300 players on the site (and growing fast), initials will only cause confusion. Full name is required. Occasionally someone will bring up the issue of security ... although I'm still not sure what I could do to people just by having their name. No one ever considers your local telephone book as a security threat, and that lists your home address and phone number as well! heh
Feel free to use whatever "handle" you wish here on the message board, but for the competition listings themselves, let's keep it real ... it's worked perfectly for us for two years so far! Thanks.
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #6 on: May 18th, 2003, 2:04pm » |
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... I don't want to publish my full last name... sorry... not now.
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #7 on: May 18th, 2003, 2:27pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 2:04pm, Fox128 wrote:... I don't want to publish my full last name... sorry... not now. |
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OK fair enough, that's your decision to make. But could you please at least tell me why, just so I understand why there is occasionally someone who is apprehensive about it? I don't get it at all.
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #9 on: May 18th, 2003, 2:38pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 2:37pm, nickharsh wrote:I bet he's famous, like Keanu Reeves or Ricardo Montalbon! Can I have your autograph, Fox? Better yet, can I have your autographed GBA? |
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You're the LAST one who should be commenting on this, Mr. Macgillicutty. LMAO!!
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #11 on: May 18th, 2003, 2:44pm » |
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I can't tell you why... @nickharsh: lol...
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #12 on: May 18th, 2003, 2:47pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 2:42pm, nickharsh wrote:  ouch, Dave. Ouch. Isn't that McGillicutty? |
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Dude, you may not have noticed, but you spelled it BOTH ways at different times. That's the funniest part!
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #13 on: May 18th, 2003, 3:16pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 2:44pm, Fox128 wrote:I can't tell you why... @nickharsh: lol... |
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In an attempt to help you maintain your privacy better, sir ... if you want to protect your full name, you really shouldn't give your first name and last initial in a message board post, and your first initial and last name in your e-mail address in your profile on that same board. People can do the "math."
This isn't meant to be negative toward you, David. If you truly have a need to protect your name, this information will help you do a better job of it. I wish you luck, and if you ever change your mind and want to join our community here, we'll welcome you with the proverbial "open arms."
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Re: JV vs. FC
« Reply #14 on: May 18th, 2003, 5:52pm » |
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on May 18th, 2003, 3:16pm, Webmaster wrote:In an attempt to help you maintain your privacy better, sir ... if you want to protect your full name, you really shouldn't give your first name and last initial in a message board post, and your first initial and last name in your e-mail address in your profile on that same board. People can do the "math."
This isn't meant to be negative toward you, David. If you truly have a need to protect your name, this information will help you do a better job of it. I wish you luck, and if you ever change your mind and want to join our community here, we'll welcome you with the proverbial "open arms." |
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Well, I know that you can see my last name in my e-mail adress obviosly. It don't cares, if the people of this board know my real name (David Riediger) -.- But I don't want it in the rankings on your page, that's the problem ^^
ok the reason is, I know some people which shouldn't see my "bad" scores on a rankings page >_> And well... I don't really like my real name, everyone in the internet (about 200 people) know me as Fox128 *lol*
But if I got better, I'll join you! Sure! ^^
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