Smash Bag: June 12, 2004

Smash Bag Announcements!

Metroid Killer: A new feature for future Smash Bags will be that we have announcements at the top which will deal with any Smash Bag related stuff. This weeks announcement is that Falcontress85 wont be able to answer any questions during the summer months. However I will have lots of time so it shouldn't be a problem at all.

First Chapter
Is it possible to beat the first chapter in the very hard mode with the snake techique? If it is, is it easier to beat this chapter then to use max speed setting?
-From Flavio Termine-

Metroid Killer: Yes it is possible to beat the first Chapter using the snaking technique. However everyone who has tried to snake and then try to do it with Captain Falcon will know that the Blue Falcon certainly isn't the best machine to snake with. It wont be easier to beat with snaking unless you have totally mastered this technique with the Blue Falcon which takes a looong time.


Maximum machines
Wouldn't it be cool if the next F-zero (on the next Nintendo console) game has the machines of F-zero maximum velocity?
-From Flavio Termine-

Falcontress85: There has been thoughts of that, but then, there might be a few conflicts, like The Stingray/Fire Stingray, and Blue Falcon/Falcon MK-II


Ranking??
As we all know Captain Falcon won the last F-Zero Grand Prix. But what about the other pilots? I could imagine that Black Bull finished as second and that Leon, according to his profile ,finished the Grand Prix on 3rd place.
-From illumino-

Falcontress85: That is unconfirmed if Shadow got third or not, but for all we know, Shadow didn’t do what he was supposed to do. Sorry, but that’s all I know…

Metroid Killer: Well I think you are correct at how the game is hinting towards Black Shadow got a very high ranking due to the conversation with Deathborn and how he's one of the best computer controlled pilots. However te only official ranking we know about is that Captain Falcon placed first. Also an interesting note; When you beat a Grand Prix on Master with Captain Falcon in F-Zero then you would get a picture with Captain Falcon where he says that he'll now retire as undefeated champion... funny how he actually did win that Grand Prix but still chose to race in the GX Grand Prix.


Horrific Grand Finale
What, exactly was the Horrific Grand Finale? I know it happened during F-MAX, but beyond that, I haven't been able to find a lot of information... thanks.
-From TheBlueAvenger-

Falcontress85: The Horrific Grand Finale was the race that killed the Skull, known as Arbin Gordon at the time. This was what made the sport go underground for, what, a century or so, until the F-Zero X Academy was established.


Why F-Zero?
I just want to know why you guys like F-Zero? Why this franchise? And why not other racing franchises such as Gran Turismo? Thanks!
-From Mary-

Falcontress85: Why F-Zero? I just love the racing competition it gives me, and besides, Captain Falcon is such a hunk!!! XD Actually, it’s one of my first games that I have taken a really big interest in.

Metroid Killer: First of all, it's the flawless gameplay. When I first got F-Zero GX and showed it to my friends they all said that it was such a simple game yet somehow it was the best fun they've had with a racer in a looong time. Obviously I realised that many years ago when bought F-Zero X and then later got to play the original game for the SNES. But another thing that draws me in is the many huge stories in the game. If you look at it this game got so much potential story that it could almost be mistaken for RPG(huge stories). And with the Story Mode in GX the franchise is defintely going in the direction that pleases me the most.


Zero Wonders
How on earth do they build those F-Zero tracks? I mean, the game is in a quite distant future, but still, I wouldn't count on seeing such weird racing tracks in 500 years...
-From John Smith-

Falcontress85: Well, technology can do amazing things if you put your mind at it. I had a friend make a mini version of Mute City: Figure Eight from the F-Zero X Era. Maybe I should get a shot of it… ^^;

Metroid Killer: It might be too far out to be something us human would be able to build in 500 years, but with all those alien connections in the F-Zero universe I wouldn't be surprised if they got some technology from one uber-intelligent race like the Chozo from the Metroid games.


Random thoughts
Where do u find all the F Zero information. I always want to know the every detail of a game. I tend to explore these things myself but don't find much. Have you played every F zero game, my first game was F zero X. It cost £7.50 lastly, will there be another F-zero game on Gamecube. Annoyed at how easy GX was.
-From Lewis Harvey-

Falcontress85: I actually starting collecting data around the F-Zero X years, when the official site was still up. Strangely, I still remember most of it, especially the mini comic they had. My first F-Zero game was X, but I worked slightly backwards after playing Super Smash Bros, where Falcon came out as a hidden character.

Metroid Killer: I have played all F-Zero games except the new F-Zero GP Legends which isn't out yet, however I've never owned the original F-Zero nor Maximum Velocity because I didn't have the consoles they were released on. It's highly unlikely that we'll see another F-Zero for the Gamecube, since there isn't much to improve in F-Zero GX unless it was made for a stronger system which will be Nintendos Revolution.


6 questions
WOW what a site, has every thing a f-Zero fan wants, best of all F-Zero AX locations (couldnt find the **** things anywhere). Anyway got a couple of things on my mind. First: need help with the tickit guide (got the guide and to much time on my hands)? Second: in one of your smash bags MK wanted more robots in F-Zero you forgot to mention Mr. EAD as a robot (just thought i should annouce that ). Third: does any one know how to copy the custom machine parts put-together pics on the japan site? i only got the option of print. Fourth: would any of you out there like to see/play a RPG (table top) of F-Zero. Fifth Falcontress85 you got yahoo messenger? Sixth: if your ages are current man do i feel old . Last but not least I have to say again what a good web-site
-From Militia Wolf-

Falcontress85: Uh… Wow… Let’s see…

1. There’s a ticket guide on the site. Go check it out if you need more assistance.
2. Ah yes… EAD… ^^; A funny android.
3. You could use the “Print Screen” key and paste it into Photoshop or MS Paint. That’s what I did. ^^
4. That is a great thought, but it is a bit more complicated than you think…
5. Do you Yahoo? XD Yes, I have it, but I rarely get on since I’m so busy working with 4-6 sites. Here’s my SN just in case: Lt_Jessie85
6. If it says “18,” then yes, that is my current age. I’ve been a big game fanatic since I was like 5 because of my mom… ^^;


Shadow Moon Stats
I know the stats of the Dragon Bird,Panzer Emarld,and Elegant Liberty but I don't know the stats of the Shadow Moon
-From RCzVDOgz-

Metroid Killer: Man it seems impossible to find anywhere on the web. I'll continue to search and make sure to include it in the Smash Bag announcement next time.


Fanstuff
I'm new here and I like this web site alot since i'm a huge F-Zero fan. My favorite section is the fan stuff. I think all of the drawings are great and I want to submit my own but I don't know how. Can you please explain how I can submit my own drawings step by step?
-From Daniel-

Metroid Killer: Well I accept all entries via email (Check the bottom of this page), as an attached file. If your art is handmade then you'll need a scanner to scan it to your computer. I hope that cleared some things up.


More Music please
It would be goed if you put it in the list: -story mode ending
-kate alen
-miss arrow
-zoda
-jack levin
thank you !
-From major star-

Metroid Killer: Well I've uploaded a bunch of new tracks and most of those you listed are among them!


F-ZerOnline
I am a huge fan of the F-ZERO genre. I loved F-ZERO GX. But the only thing that could get better is if there was an F-ZERO game that was online. Do you think that anything like that could be done in the near future?
-From Seadro220-

Metroid Killer: If a near future means 2-3 years then yes. Well perhaps we will get an F-Zero game for the Nintendo DS which supports the wireless internet feature otherwise I think we'll have to wait for the next homeconsole F-Zero which I beleive will be on the Nintendo Revolution.


Got Music
I've got (almost) all the F-Zero GX music, if it is possible I will send it, if it is ok with the site hosts.
-From Black Shadow-

Metroid Killer: Unless you've got some tracks not listed on the list on the Music page then I'm already covered. Thanks though.


Deathborn
Was deathborn a racer before he became a cyborg or did he decide to take it up after he died for the 2nd or 3rd time?
-From biotoad11-

Metroid Killer: Well nobody knows, but my guess would be that Deathborn decided to race as soon he was told about the universal forces, wether he was cyborg or not I don't know about.


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