How good is MAX WEIGHT in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?

how important is the weight stat? this determines how far you get bumped by other racers, and how much you bump other racers!
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combo used:
bowser / bone rattler / monster tires / wario wing glider
all maximum weight characters/parts:
- bowser / morton / petey piranha / metal mario / gold mario / pink gold peach
- bone rattler / tri-speeder / steel driver / GLA / standard atv / badwagon
- monster tires / hot monster tires / ancient tires / metal tires / gold tires /
- wario wing / plane glider / gold glider / paraglider / super glider / waddle wing / hylian kite

[@batterysnatcher]

every baby character will try their best to stay at least 100 meters away from this kart combo

[@arcgabbro10]

But their efforts would be worthless because this combo is BEEG!

[@erwan6227]

The pdf combo

[@arcgabbro10]

@@erwan6227 can't wait to see this in r/CursedComments

[@jennifercollier392]

As a dry bones player, I totally agree.

[@tougyoug3133]

Lemmy is smart he stays 99.9 meters away

[@miracledang3025]

Found a moment where having high weight helped you: At 14:45, your weight saved you from being bumped off the boost ramp.

[@Shortcat321]

Oh that's amazing! I didn't even realize. If i fell off the ramp, I would have to accelerate without the boost panel too!

[@Shortcat321]

I just found another one: 10:58 I bumped the white birdo so badly if you watch the mini map

[@chubby3726]

@@Shortcat321idea for next video. Mario kart but I wait 5 seconds at the start of each lap. This is different than the normal wait at the start because now, you have to be 5 seconds ahead each lap instead of catching up 30 seconds. Can get progressively longer too.

[@mamoonarshad304]

11:40 I'm not really that familiar with mario kart, but I think the weight also helped here I think

[@memenazi7078]

@@mamoonarshad304completely walled a speeding yoshi and knocks him behind himself

[@ErdemAltunhan]

If you ever run out of video ideas, you can always try out the DRIEST combo on Dry Dry Desert= Dry Bones + Bone Rattler + Ancient Tires!

[@YouthfulCrusader]

so dry it will make you put on lotion lol

[@capbar]

love this idea

[@Somegoofyahhguyontheinternet]

Glider?

[@ErdemAltunhan]

@@Somegoofyahhguyontheinternet Maybe paraglider, looks pretty dry

[@Somegoofyahhguyontheinternet]

@@ErdemAltunhan ok

[@DaShikuXI]

I wish that the weight stat made you more or less resistant to projectiles. For example with a min weight stat a red shell would knock you out for 2 seconds, but with maxed weight it would only be 1 second. Something like that. It would give weight much more importance, and it could essentially function as the opposite of acceleration. acceleration gives you faster recovery, whereas weight would lower the downtime.

[@Frostfire26]

That would be cool and interesting. It would also add a lot more variety to the meta.

[@dudono1744]

Boo pipes from MKDD would be like "idc about getting hit"

[@Shortcat321]

Others have suggested a similar idea for the invincibility stat. I think it makes more sense there! I think weight could have other uses like differences in gliding, fall speed, and vehicle size (right now there are 3 vehicle "weight classes" that determine size, but it has nothing to do with the weight stat)

[@hiHiHiHiHiHiiiiiiiiiii]

@@Shortcat321 although the weight stat is shown not the invincibility stat tho?

[@Above_Avg]

Facts

[@SunshineRey]

7:54 this whole sequence is just brutal. He gets hit, mushrooms to recover and uses his star to perfectly time a shock dodge, which he chained to get a boo. The blue shell shows up behind him and he uses his boo in fourth so he had a 1/3 chance to steal first place’s super horn, which he managed to get. After that, he made a push for first place and won without getting hit by the line of bananas and the person in a star. Truly a Baby Park worthy moment.

[@selfloathinggameing]

You make a good point about stats being "clustered" like acceleration and weight always being opposite. Some of the old MK games had more interesting stat lines, I remember in DS Luigi had both high speed AND acceleration but low handling and weight, making it super unique to control.

[@JacobPDeIiNoNi]

Yeah I really wish they would do that sort of thing with the stuff in this game, with the part combining system it would make for so much build variety. There are only really two examples I can think of, those being the slims which are speed tires but also have high handling, and the splat buggy being relatively high speed but also low weight, but by and large it’s MT accel and handling grouped together, or speed and weight grouped together, which is a shame

[@walugusgrudenburg3068]

It's such a missed opportunity because it would be so well suited to the mix and match parts system!

[@arthilas_]

Also, weight had a lot more impact in MKDS - getting bumped by a heavy like Bowser or ROB could easily send you waaaay off the map.

[@Eden-kw1kw]

Shortcat uploaded, it’s gonna be a good day today. 3:40 No, they just couldn’t handle

[@Sebastian-105]

bet

[@Shortcat321]

Diddybuggy has better handling for sure

[@kevin_anderson750]

This combo weighs less than caseoh

[@cursedcat6467]

Bro probably still gets inhaled by Caseoh on the regular

[@ALASTOR101.]

BAN HIM!!!

[@Elfilinfan]

13:31 I do NOT appreciate Toadette slander. She deserves love.

[@zesnowpea6347]

Mario maker players disagree

[@Elfilinfan]

@@zesnowpea6347 I PLAY MARIO MAKER

[@Shortcat321]

It was for hitting me with the single fireball on the previous race 😭

[@Cobalon]

She is anti union and thinks an entire subspecies of toad is good at manual labor

[@Elfilinfan]

@@Shortcat321 you are not a true Toadette si- fan.

[@handmetheparachute]

Nothing wakes me up more than seeing a ShortCat video in my feed

[@alanshaw6161]

I'm with you on shortcat uploads!

[@leogranberg332]

You mean fatcat

[@Alankyler-.-]

No that was FatCat

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

That blue shell on the last race was pretty good ngl. To stop on the end like that perfect timing.

[@YoshiAteTooManyYoshiCookies]

Actually, if you look at the minimap, you can see Luigi spinning out before getting by the blue shell and later you can see him driving through the blue's explosion because he had I-frames. I don't think this is entirely luck on the Luigi player's part though, because he never got chased by anything besides the blue shell in the cannon, meaning they probably saw like a banana or something lying around and ran into it for the I-frames.

[@sepandshoar7230]

5:48 "Oh hi rod"

[@GURGLEGUY12345]

"Hey Nicky..."

[@autismandgaming4532]

Bone rattler has to be in the top 5 coolest karts

[@OtisCluck]

Yeah, which makes it a shame since it’s not very good

[@Radical_Russ]

I did a small project where I ranked each vehicle part and character on versatility (after looking at stats) and bone rattler ended up coming dead last

[@Shortcat321]

@@Radical_RussBone rattler is actually tied for worst in the game based on stats haha

[@ludwigdudeiscool]

@@Shortcat321what it tied with bone rattler?

[@tggamez1165]

@@ludwigdudeiscoolprolly badwagon

[@conqueror181]

The thing with this combo is that you effectively have a classic muscle car. Fast in a straight line, weak around corners. To counter act this you need to drift earlier and not do anything fancy. These setups work in the low level because you can just use the speed to run away. The higher the lobby they fall off as players can use advanced techniques to compensate for lack of speed.

[@cys_bacon]

Anyone else bop their head when Wii Rainbow Road comes on? Such a banging track

[@jepompom455]

Average CaseOh Mario Kart playthrough

[@LordFurafura]

Thank you for your uploads :) I've learned so much more about MK8 from your videos and I really like your overall positivity! It made me realize that getting mariokarted is actually pretty hilarious and nothing to be mad about 😂

[@Waltezer]

-I don't want that track Wins -Oh ! I want this track Loses twice in a row

[@CookingKoopa]

"I've been waiting for a rainbow road." Instantly demolished.

[@melindadancso5251]

ShortTiger was in the room

[@thewhitebear2585]

Hey shortcat I love your vids, I’m actually training for Mario kart to beat my teacher and you don’t even understand how much you’ve helped me improved!

[@alanshaw6161]

We live for shortcat uploads! love watching an amazing driver try all the combo's

[@ItchyBurritoActual]

I went to a MK8 Tourney yesterday and used your Old Main with B.Rosa ,Bidy and whatnot, I lost but I had a great time and did better than I thought I could, thanks for the great content

[@bubba7598]

Have you tried Baby Rosalina, The Duke, Monster Tires, and Wario Wing? It greatly increases your speed, and from what I can tell, maintains a mini turbo similar to Rosalina, Mr Scooty, Roller Tires, and Paper Glider. That build I found to be pretty fun too.

[@ItchyBurritoActual]

@@bubba7598 Thanks for the advice, I'll try it out & see if I like it😁

[@soykiokin]

I love so much the names you have in each challenge🤣

[@notshortstack]

Hi shortcat! love your videos. I was wondering when you were going to do the intermediate guide. Also, I would personally love collabs with other creators or more competitive mk8d. Keep up the good work!

[@King_Boo_88]

Whenever shortcat uploads a video, I'm just happy. Good on you my friend 👍👏

[@OliverLovesMariokart]

You finally free from the yoshis teddy buggy’s bumping you!

[@samdilophosaur9787]

13:31 I love seeing people be introspective about their strategy, this was really cool

[@snowyfolfskyroo2739]

Youre voice reminds me of someone i used to watch, and that solely made me subscribe. Nice video dude!

[@michaellee4276]

This has to be JPerm. Exact same speech patterns and voice.

[@EZAAAKC]

Great video man! Keep it up!

[@StarkMaximum]

This combo seems really fun, even if you have to play _very_ differently from how you might be used to. As someone who loves playing big heavy characters in games, I think this is something I should keep in my rotation for fun races, maybe even practice with it a little more than others to get better at it.

[@MattTheBrilliant]

POV: You notice that J Perm is good at Mario Kart

[@Swaggzzzz]

We need DYLAN WANG back.

[@sEaNoYeAh]

I've been looking forward to this one

[@johnj3754]

great video as always btw when is the pro guide coming out

[@Kirb_lol]

Another w vid from short cat, keep it up!!!

[@Kirb_lol]

Also you gotta lose weight now or your gonna stay as fat cat for ever

[@jack48382]

Never expected Shortcat to say that he's cooking while playing lol

[@cyarutchiii]

Thanks for another great video

[@TofuCate]

Shoutout to shorttiger that didn't get the recognition he deserved

[@miniya]

now that's a big ahh combo but it looks so cool!! i love bowser visually but i really struggle to use the big and heavy characters 😂😭💀

[@caliburnleaf9323]

The fact you can still place will with this combo is a testament to your skill at the game - especially bagging.

[@gmdrye755]

I recently learned low glider and its really fun you should make a short about it.

[@ilovepotstickers]

Try this combo, but only try to make the yoshis and other lightweights get the last places

[@Sebboebbo]

Da short king is back baby he neva miss

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

Been enjoying your weird stat tries, maybe you could also do some viewer submitted ideas for videos? If you do do this, my main combo and suggestion is: Rosalina (character) Flame Rider (bike frame) Crimson Slim (Wheels) Paper Glider (Glider)

[@bubba7598]

That combo sounds pretty interesting! I think I might try it! Here's what I've been running recently. Baby Rosalina -The Duke -Monster Tires -Wario Wing You should give it a try! I find it pretty fun.

[@ludwigdudeiscool]

K’ Ludwig Mr. Scooty Blue standards Cloud Glider

[@yilu4675]

You bumped Shortiger on Sydney Sprint 13:55

[@zepherrah5593]

1:27 i love how you point out the fact that the piranha plant broke the green shell but not that it ate the blooper as well

[@coc_daily]

hyrule and the last race was literally legendary!!!😂😂🔥🔥🔊🔊

[@MrAndyjobo]

Good races. Fun watch.

[@IamReyver]

Shortcat pokevolved into Garfield, btw love your content

[@alejandro-go3wk]

you know its a good day when shortcat uploads

[@anto8722]

That raimbow road race was a rollercoaster of emotions lol

[@Canadianstrength]

My day has officially been made shortcat has uploaded

[@xaldrortenderofthevats8948]

1:25 that Piranha plant is a legend

[@JoshAdams-hh1rt]

I miss you jperm

[@thephenomenalphantom8372]

Best day to upload for me

[@stoneoates7546]

I like your diddybuggy combo a lot

[@avizandum5770]

hey shortcat, i was wondering if you could try uploading a video of you playing mario kart wii, it would absolutely make my week!

[@user-no1hn2gj3j]

using this combo will just make you an absolute menace to everyone around you

[@ihavemanyskills]

Can you do a video or even a series, with suggested combos? My favourite is dk+sports coupe+ azure roller+ plane glider

[@lokory]

Well, here is the sequel :)

[@defreezeee5486]

Bro needs to do a how good is full gold set

[@yalborap]

21:00 "It is my time for redemption" Proceeds to enact Bowser's own personal hell

[@mysticmaya9426]

"my goal is to not hit a car" me everytime im out driving

[@tilinahu9476]

Did anyone else notice the ShortTiger??

[@DionZechariah]

Hey Shortcat, I was thinking you could make a video about all the most important shortcuts in mk8dx and how to do them because I struggle with the gap jump on mushroom gorge and sometimes the dk summit double shortcut, you could maybe add it to your pro guide video that's coming out!

[@Shortcat321]

I have videos for both of these, in the form of shorts! Search on the youtube search bar for them and you'll probably find them

[@Jwang0509]

You should do all of your hardest challenges in one video.

[@Frostfire26]

I didn’t know we needed this, but we do lol

[@brownky3]

Every since subscribing to Shortcat, I now wonder about the MT stat of my shopping cart at the grocery store...I see drifting opportunities on my way to work...I always have my eyes peeled for hidden shortcuts while running errands... it's not my fault!

[@MayonaGlizzy3785]

can you do a “Absolutely Unnecassary” bit type video where you just do dumb stuff yet win cause that’s how i play and i ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT (and more Short-Animal Rival videos pls❤)

[@unkirbyjosuke1904]

0:45 you could say... that the Pac is Back!!

[@tehpronoob7380]

Can you do a video about your favorite combos? Forget optimal, just pure fun factor

[@Mekurukit0]

Last race was a roller-coaster of feelings hahaha

[@potatowithpc238]

18:59 absolutely destroys a goomba, like he’s dead for ever he’s never seeing his family again. “woa”

[@michaelwhalen9084]

i was confused because i thought i had seen every shortcat video until i saw it was posted an hour ago 😭😭

[@theshinken]

I used to play the heaviest inline bike in this style. It was so hard to drive but also kinda fun xD

[@HeeHeeHawHaw-ts8mt]

You know Shortcat, you should make a video showcasing the All Gold Kart Build; you know, Gold Metal Mario, Golden Kart, Golden Wheels, Golden Glider. I think it would be a fun idea.

[@SE7EN_EDITS]

Imagine this combo goes over the lightest combo

[@Therandom_dragon2765]

Awesome video thanks to you I am actually good at Mario cart

[@Nova_Ghost_Gamer]

if there was ever a sumo kart mode added, I bet any player with THIS exact combo would dominate!

[@OfficialMrRATpHace]

I must be more stressed than I thought because how have I missed 3 Shortcat uploads

[@austinrollins6819]

When the next Mario Kart game (on console) comes out, will you stay with 8dx or make content on the next game? And if it depends on some factors, what are those factors and how does it affect your decision? just curious lol

[@King_Boo_88]

Hi, I think the phirana plant ate the blooper at the start , but it looked like it ate the green shell! It was perfect timing 😅

[@WeegeeWarrior75]

I’ve actually played this combo and I quite like it, since it’s the only one Bowser looks comfortable sitting in.

[@luniveon]

Shortcat, you should try the Isabelle, City Tripper, Triforce Wheels, and Paraglider combo… I love trolling max Japan VR and beating them when I have 5k. I’ve dodged so many back spam by snaking and it’s not even funny (don’t mind me constantly bomb and banana sniping tho)

[@LittleMissGrosser]

Boswer laughing at the end of Baby Park! 😂😂😂

[@plentyofpaper]

I ran a similar build in F-Zero X. It was... a fun gimmick. And the stat was more useful. Instead of just improving your bump interactions, weight actually helped you damage other vehicles when slamming into them. And if a vehicles health bottoms out, it doesn't just get put back on the track. It doesn't get to finish the race. So out of 30 racers, I would often finish like 6th to 12th. And you might have something like 12 cars finish the race. I made notes of anybody that was ahead of me in the rankings so I would be sure to smash them to bits the next race, which would basically neutralize them as an actual threat. Optimal play? Absolutely not. But It was really fun to have a racing game strategy that wasn't just "cross the finish line first."

[@VK4502B]

Drives his nuts off in the last race, gets Mario Karted at the end. That's rough!

[@thedabmaster287]

I'd love to see you play NSMB Versus

[@STAR_Jester_STAR]

Maybe for a future video you could use your subscribers combos

[@creadzz_]

7:40 "Every turn basically is a U-turn" (J Perm moment)

[@Swaggzzzz]

Bruuuuu gan 12 moment

[@princesscadance197]

I always love when you get that one vehicle or character in any game where a single stat is so ridiculously overinflated that it’s near, or even outright at max. Like I play Ace Combat 7, most aircraft will top out at around… 1000? DarkStar with maxed speed upgrades easily exceeds 3000, it’s comical.

[@marcusmccusker6707]

@shortcat love you videos... also love jperms videos.. please tell me you are the same :) You are my favorite streamer.. Dont even know rubix but.. if you are the same person, you made me founf that interseting

[@mrwillis6790]

7:30 comeback? This is baby park. There are no comebacks, only misery

[@bubba7598]

Could you please do a NO MINI TURBO build next? I would love to see how you choose to handle the Yoshis while being at a significant disadvantage.

[@carkiplier3201]

If I see this combo more online, I'm blaming you Shortcat. Other than that, great video showing how important the weight stat can be without you even knowing. (I in fact, have way to many accounts of getting bumped offroad.)

[@carkiplier3201]

Gotta let Koopa's offroad traction stat shine somehow I guess...

[@premsinha9415]

Where does Shortcat stream? I couldn't find them using the Twitch search function, and there isn't a Live tab on KZbin.

[@wesleyem3]

"Once you're good enough you should be at a point where you no longer have to look at the road." I apply this same principle in my driving IRL as well

[@CptJistuce]

The end of that Rainbow Road run... I see Larry got his getting-hit stat from his dad.

[@___i3ambi126]

So I see you often trying to dodge shocks with stars and boos. Is it a good idea to look at the minimap and activate them the moment you would have used a star? If the person in the back did the same thing with a shock, I imagine lag would make them shock right after you get invincible.

[@patrickwang6868]

Make a smart steering challenge where you have to turn on auto acceleration and you have to win a race but you can only use a combo featured in a previous video! Pls would be cool