>>68989112

it's funny to see this thread. I put N64 emulator on a buddy's computer so we could play Mario Kart and that's exactly what I pointed out. That motherfucker got 2 lightning bolts in a row.

Evening mechanisms.

NBA Jam had it. Most EA Sports games since the 2000's.

What this also shows is that it's a short term solution. Because the better player will invariably claw his way back to first only to be "punished" for being a good driver /successful.

If Mario Kart was played over 100 laps that is only what you'd see.

>>68989112
But why does the person in front need a blue shell when the bananas are, by any measure, more useful to them?
Likewise with the shells, there's more benefit to having them in the middle of the pack where they can be used for both offense and defense, than there is at the front or the back.

>>68990987
Why doesn't tye person at the back learn to be a better player?

Its a game, not meant to be competitive but fun.

>>68991240
>be last place
>get blue shells and lightning bolts
>get first place

but isn't he the better player?

>>68989112
Making a fair game =/= Attempting to make something as complex as society 'fair'

>>68991240
That's just it though, if the person at the front is really a better player then the bananas are the best weapon for him. They're the ultimate defensive tool and can help him maintain a lead forever.

>>68992219
This. First place doesn't have to worry about attacking, so banas and green shells are their most powerful tool.

>>68992219
Bananas protect you from green and red shells but not blue shells or invincibility

>>68989112
You do realize this is a piss poor analogy. The point of the blue shells is more to make the race closer not to be fair. Even the creator has admitted to this.

>>68992630
you shouldn't be getting hit by the guy in last place when you're in first