Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled Guide | Blue Ultimate Sacred Fire, turbo pads, & Reserves

[@Chibuga]

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[@aslushymachine]

Thank you i finally understand sacred fire completely. Its way simpler than other videos try to put it.

[@LightBen]

Clearest video I've seen on the topic. Bravo. Sharing

[@LightBen]

Add me on PSN?

[@mercenarygundam1487]

This is ESSENTIAL IF YOU want to beat Oxide's time trial ghost.

[@Chibuga]

I've done 7 (technically 6 because you can't on the 1st) laps on that track without losing USF

[@setsers1]

OH JESUS

[@_UPRC]

Screw that, I can't even beat N. Tropy.

[@nzgkilla]

Armored mecha what do you get from beating them?

[@fungersnuffer1228]

You are the first channel I've found that explains this properly, you should pump out in depth videos like this for all the techniques you know. Pick up plenty more subscribers like me while this game is still the hot topic

[@danielribeiro3252]

Great explanation man! Also, Ho-Oh called and said he wants his signature move back.

[@PlayThenReview]

Great video. I never played the original so it’s been kinda tough getting down all these mechanics foreign to me, but you explained how boost pads work really well and it really helps with my understanding of the game so I thank you. Now, time to go beat those N Tropy trials

[@timekeeper2914]

Hey great vid! I'm a CTR veteran and still have the PS1 disc, so I was very interested in how this mechanic would now work. It appears that unlike the original, USF is not cancelled by other boosts, but neither do they seem to add any speed for its duration. I did Oxide station in 3:21:43 (Oxide's time is 3:27:67), and I was no slower avoiding the 4 turbos after the 2nd super pad. That's my little research info, hope it helps! Edit: Looks like turbos DO prolong USF, though you basically need constant power slide/hang time boosts to keep it going. In Tiny Temple it is necessary to keep USF for all of lap 2 & 3 to beat Oxide. In doing so I went from 45 seconds lap 1 to 29 seconds lap 3! USF is a vital technique!

[@CurtissB]

hey timekiller2, funny seeing u here

[@timekeeper2914]

Indeed...but I have been playing Crash Team Racing a lot longer than other games haha

[@setsers1]

DAMN

[@setsers1]

@@timekeeper2914 xD

[@deshawncross4003]

Thank you soo much for explaining how the blue flame mechanic works in this game!! You have earned my subscribe as thanks lol

[@lilrripjuice1265]

Very in depth this helped

[@mrjamba4368]

Great video. Best explanation of the reserve system that I've found. Thanks man!

[@Zoular]

So when is Ultimate Sacred Fire "Rose" coming out? Things getting named like Dragon Ball Super Thanks for the video, EVERYTHING is explained

[@BusbyRockInc]

Good explanation over the Sacred Fire and Reserves. Hope to see you on the tracks!

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Seems pretty straightforward once you know what to do.

[@milkaysaharun4736]

But it's so hard to master and maintain the blue turbo speed!

[@20ZZ20]

glad they kept in these techniques

[@markgreene5352]

Thanks alot man you explained it best 👍

[@midwestcowboy204]

Great explanation

[@Anlaki0013]

How did you turn that sharply at 8:41 without losing USF? Can I use a brake (square) and do not lose USF?

[@Chibuga]

Alexeev Dragunow I used the u-turn technique and still had plenty of fire reserves left over. Basically you hold down, brake, and hop rapidly. I'm going to make another guide showing that and other handling techniques I know of in my next video.

[@ba3bos]

That's a sick u turn right there, I'd love to see a tutorial on that

[@oAngelofDeathx]

Muhammad Asaad He missed an opportunity for a shortcut there. You can hop off the ramp before that turn, and U-Turn in mid air to jump the wall and that turn. A tutorial on that would be even better.

[@MLazyHunt]

@@oAngelofDeathx But would it have affected his USF? His u-turn felt way faster than jumping above that wall.

[@oAngelofDeathx]

@@MLazyHunt Not if you build your reserves well enough. I have the honor of racing with Chibuga, and he uses that cut now.

[@nlong317]

This is great mate! I’ll have a look through your channel, want to see your hopping technique to slow down. I just boost/power slide until I’m eventually going too fast and crash into a wall wrecking my reserves

[@babbisp1]

Useful guide. I wish there was a way to tell how many reserves I have tho. Can you make a guide on u-turns/airbrake/whatever u did at 8:40? Those kinds of turns are where i lose my fire Note to self 8:57

[@Chibuga]

There already is one. Look at the 2nd most popular video on my channel.

[@Flawlesslaughter]

How long do reserves last if you don't keep the boost? Does it boost you until you run out of reserves?

[@Chibuga]

If you don't boost then you will keep going until reserves run out (depends on how many boost you have chained together), get hit, or barely touch a wall. It's best to keep boosting and avoid obstacles/walls so that doesn't happen.

[@yourface07]

Chibuga Bandicoot so does the reserve chain have a cap or is it potentially infinite? Like, could you effectively build up infinite reserves?

[@aesontuazon2320]

Flawless try doing and chaining boosts at Coco park with 7 laps. Do it for the first 6 laps then release it on the final lap. You have to aim for the perfect boost every single time. I have tried this and kept a whole turbo during the whole last lap. Idk how to upload it as im playing on switch. But yeah. Try and chain boosts for the first 6 laps then it should be there. Its so awesome

[@milkaysaharun4736]

Excellent video! 👍🏾

[@VanderSalad]

So my main take away from this mechanic is that being able to constantly drift and boost is the best way to play. Even before I knew what sacred fire was, I figured that was the fastest way to finish a track. But now that I understand this mechanic, does it really make any difference to me if my viewpoint already was to drift and boost as much as possible anyway? It’s seems like the cool part is that all of the reserves will keep you going that fast even if you are not drifting, but it also seems like the best way to play is to drift whenever possible anyways

[@setsers1]

Oh Jesus

[@Chibuga]

Well some people don't realize this and will stop drifting, thus losing reserves. Also with this knowledge you should know that if you go over a boost pad and manage to keep it's fire, you don't need to go over another one. So for example on Oxide station at the very beginning, I always see people go down the turn and go all the way to the outside lane to get the boost pad. That's way slower then staying on the inside of the turn especially if you still have the same fire speed from the 1st or 2nd boost pad. It's the same on turbo track. Once you go over a boost pad you don't need to go over any others as long as you keep the fire.

[@VanderSalad]

Chibuga Bandicoot ah that clicks for me now, makes more sense thanks :)

[@skyazulvent2702]

With this mechanic in mind, are the advanced characters still good for maintaining blue fire or are other types of racers preferable. In Cortex Castle, I always end up brake sliding on the right turn before the first bridge gap after the finish line as any speed character but in the video, hopping as crash lets you keep it until the 2-way path after the first spider. Something similar happens in Hot Air Skyway.

[@Chibuga]

It depends on your skill level because better handling helps you not crash with fire. But at the end of the day top speed has the highest speed and is better in the long run.

[@JoshM512]

Is the vertical bar on the right the reserves?

[@jangaman7823]

- JoshM512 - No. That is a bar showcasing how much hop boost you build up when jumping from gaps or drops.

[@Jordanashbaugh]

i dont understand how to get sacred fire lasting long.as soon as i do another 3 boost it goes away... before i can finish the 3 boost.

[@timekeeper2914]

@BannedByDemand it's all about "boost reserves". Make sure you have boosted plenty before getting USF. A good example is Hyper Speedway - at the start you must do a triple slide boost just before hitting the mega jump to keep USF after the jump, then keep boosting to maintain it.

[@Chibuga]

Have you gone over a boost pad? It's easier to keep fire while boosting over those. Also make sure to boost when the meter is at the fullest.

[@KatyaXx0]

USF now we have BUSF :D

[@setsers1]

HAHA

[@muhammadhamiz7318]

so u dont lose reserve even if u run out of boost? only hitting something and braking?

[@Chibuga]

It runs out if you don't boost. That's why you see me boosting across the map.

[@rogerfvb]

This dude can play

[@setsers1]

Lol Yyyyep xD

[@Raudent]

Can you confirm saffi fire is here or not?

[@Chibuga]

Good question. I've never tried to get that in the original CTR. It was always hard to find info on it years ago. I'm about to go hook up my ps2 and see if I can get it, and then test it in Nitro Fueled.

[@kootek339]

I saw u trying to u-turn on the cortex castle and u forgot to press down when turning right.

[@Chibuga]

I did not try to u-turn there. Yes you hold down but it isn't always good to u-turn because you lose reserves quickly from it

[@kootek339]

@@ChibugaWell better to u-turn than crashing into a wall.

[@Chibuga]

I only hit the wall because I was still trying to get used to blue fire at that moment in time and was just showing an example. I don't actually hit the wall in a real race. You can get around it without u-turning.

[@CoOportal]

8:20 - how i can pass that turn here with blue fire if when using u-turn it's canceling blue fire?

[@Chibuga]

You need a lot of reserves left over so you don't run out. Also you may be holding your brakes to long. You have to jump immediately because holding breaks for a fraction of a second can make you lose reserves immediately.

[@thefellowspycrab8381]

Do you lose your reserves when you U-turn?

[@Chibuga]

Yes! You lose reserves rapidly fast if you press brakes at all. The reason I kept reserves is because I had a lot stocked up from my boost chains throughout the track.

[@oAngelofDeathx]

Its actually a No. It seems that U-Turning may drain your reserves faster, but if you have enough reserves youll keep Sacred or Blue Fires. Only U-Turn if you absolutely have to.

[@TroboTicTac]

Well there is a new tech to not loose your reserves

[@CurtissB]

@@TroboTicTac are you talking about u-turns in the air?

[@TroboTicTac]

@@CurtissB it's kinda like that, but when you step go of square and R1 after the U-Turn you get a boost of speed mid air and you keep all your momentum

[@joaovitorbaccan9824]

I took years to discover this by myself and now you came and explain for everyone... c'mon man, keep the secret!

[@stormbreak7003]

Wdym? This has been common knowledge for a very long time

[@milkaysaharun4736]

It's not a secret, lol. Many people know about it.

[@pgmateo47]

That 8:41 turn is insane. How can i do it?

[@Chibuga]

I used the u-turn technique and still had plenty of fire reserves left over. Basically you hold down, brake, and hop rapidly. I'm going to make another guide showing that and other handling techniques I know of in my next video.

[@oAngelofDeathx]

If youre not comfortable with “Hopping” techniques, you can U-Turn by pressing Brake and Down+Left/Right on the DPad all at the same time. Has to be the DPad and not diagonal on the analog stick. DPad only. ALSO! Make sure you have lots of reserves left if you wanna keep your Fire, cus braking drains your reserves fast!

[@timgogodown193]

Got you 100 like 👍🚗💥💨

[@setsers1]

HHHHHHAAAAAAYYYYYY

[@penbloomfield3062]

So you drift lots then hit a boost and the boost last longer the more you boosted, or as long as you keep boosting?

[@Chibuga]

Both. It last as long as you boost but you can add more by continuing to boost

[@chadcowman6293]

K so u cant brake, get hit or bump a wall to not lose boost reserves? Where do u see how much reserves you have stored?

[@Chibuga]

The flames on the back of your vehicle. The bigger they are the more reserves you have left.

[@chadcowman6293]

@@Chibuga ok cool. So is better to keep stocking up reserves and skip boost pads for ultimate sacred flame boost pads or use boost pads when available?

[@Chibuga]

@@chadcowman6293 use boost pads because they still give you a higher speed then not using one

[@chadcowman6293]

@@Chibuga k ty so much bud. Trying to get good msn but coming from mario kart it's like night and day.

[@Chibuga]

@@chadcowman6293 yeah Mario Kart is really easy compared to this game. The lack of skill gap makes MK less fun to me because no matter how hard I try I will always be screwed by items in the long run. At least in CTR I know I'm winning if I'm better then my opponents.

[@sargetyu]

Does saffi fire still exist in this game

[@Chibuga]

No I believe it was removed

[@TheAcosta562]

Do you think they will patch this or Nerf it down?

[@Chibuga]

They most likely won't. They intentionally put it in the game for advanced players because it's better in this game then the original

[@eduardoxenofonte4004]

WHERE DO I SEE HOW MANY RESERVES I HAVE?!?!?!

[@Chibuga]

It's kinda of a thing you have to feel. The only visual representation you see is the size of the flames on the back of your vehicle. However that's more for knowing what speed level you are at. Anyway it doesn't really matter sense reserves disappear in a few seconds so if you aren't constantly power sliding then you are losing.

[@martinmaly6708]

IT Is not secret , game give you TIPS how to do IT kids , whole adventure they Are learning you that ... Give me back my 10 minutes of my life ☠️

[@Lp-nf2dm]

Im better than yoy

[@Lp-nf2dm]

You cant win me