When you play Mario Kart... do you find yourself bagging or frontrunning more? We trade off every race and keep score of which strategy comes out victorious! Check out Shortcat's Perspective HERE! th-cam.com/video/FHXy_wQS35k/w-d-xo.html
I just prefer front running. I think that bagging just takes the fun and skill out of it. Not necessarily saying it's a bad strategy but I just don't like doing it and I don't like how lame it looks lol
You know I forgot you mentioned a shortcat collab during yesterday’s stream but as soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew it was perfect for a shortcat collab.
10:45 if you wanna bag properly, you should chain the star to get another box on this first set. Also you should make use of bagging during lap 1 and in the first half of lap 2 if needed as well. You can't always just rely on bagging at only the first set.
When they talk about being good at bagging, people who dont play this game would think they're obsessed with putting their groceries in bags! Who knew putting groceries in bags had a meta!
Fun vid! We gettin this bag 😎 One thing of note with your bagging, it's suuuper important to get to 10 coins asap with bagging since they make power items even more overpowered than they normally are.
I gotta be honest, bagging is effective but frontrunning makes you looks less of an a__hole and you're flexing while winning, so if you're playing with friends, don't bag, don't lose respect
i can't believe this. after accruing 50k vr i am only just now finding out that i've been playing wrong this entire time. turns out bagging is better in every way.
This is such a fun video, I really enjoyed it! I think you guys should do another round of bagging vs frontrunning due to how unpredictable Mario Kart can be~!
Bagging Strat vs Front Running Start I like Smuggling Strat I think a hybrid between different strats is the best way to go being well-rounded against the "luck & unpredictability" while it gives the best of both worlds there isnt any major cons but the pros usually stronger in most situations oh yeah it also depends on the vehicle too etc, so Bag Strat vs Front Running strat the real question is the Smuggling Strat now! I like doing a hybrid of all the strategies that are the best gameplan in most games including mario kart if yeah understand Hah!
Something of note in mario kart 8 deluxe is that items are distance oriented not placement oriented. So if you're in last but really close to first you will pull some very mid items, but if you're in second and far away you will pull some power items.
Honestly, it depends on the map and how you race it. Each race is very different, even on the same map, and you have to adapt on the fly. If you front run, you get hit, and made you go to the back, you have to sandbag. If you sandbag and make your way to the front, you have to front run at that point. You can't just do one strategy in a race. Obviously, some maps are more designed for either front running or sandbagging, but for the most part, doing one strat over the other will not make you a great driver in this game. Adapting to what the race throws at you is what makes a great driver in Mario Kart.
Baggers would definitely win. Just pull the shock and they all dodge while none of the front runners would dodge. Unless there is no communication the baggers would win by a mile.
Day 7 of annoying Troy by asking for a 99,999cc knockout tournament! I can't believe how consistent I have been and it's already day 7! I never thought I would get this far! But I use Troy's determination and grit as inspiration for myself and this immense journey!
Hey, Troy! Haven't commented on one of your vids in a long time, but I really couldn't because my phone was so idiotic and hated me even thinking of commenting, but I am here now. And I have a kart combo that I think you'll like a lot. Try Larry in the Koopa Clown, with the Azure rollers (Either works, but as many people have said, matching colors grants a speed boost), and the Hylian Kite. Please consider using this. I think it can contest the current Meta.
When you play Mario Kart... do you find yourself bagging or frontrunning more? We trade off every race and keep score of which strategy comes out victorious!
Check out Shortcat's Perspective HERE! th-cam.com/video/FHXy_wQS35k/w-d-xo.html
1st
25% bagging, 75% front-running!
You should use baby daisy, pipe frame, roller wheel,parasol
I just prefer front running. I think that bagging just takes the fun and skill out of it. Not necessarily saying it's a bad strategy but I just don't like doing it and I don't like how lame it looks lol
@@NLookabill94I 100% agree with you I always front running
Every time I got attack items i'd just be like "where is troy????"
Dude are you jperm?
meanie
you just like being toxic
shortcat and troy are such an amazing duo istg.
If you partner for a vid, you are obligated to target when it makes sense
[11:51] The return of 'Hey Troy'! ^^
Nick would be proud of that.
Years of watching flounder fest taught me how to channel nmeade
I was like "hey that's Nick's line! He said it wrong!"
@@Shortcat321 as a fellow Nicholas, I approve you are very good at channeling Nmeade, young fella
5:27 blud really said “Hey Troy” like he was NMeade. I miss FlounderFest😢
6:11 had me jumping that dodge was INSANE
my two favorite mariokart youtubers playing together! love to see the two different play styles
i feel like Troy has become the premiere ambassador of the Mario Kart franchise and I'm all for it.
That banana play on Moonview was the most galaxy-brain play I've seen in this game in years, 10/10
Troys brain is MASSIVE
It’s awesome that you’re playing with Shortcat! We all enjoy it and we hope you keep playing with him!
if this video proves anything it's how well the item distribution keeps the pack together and makes races close
Item system is still pretty weird in this game
It become luck race instead of skill race, but to be fair if you want pure skil race just play another racing gam
Shortcat and Troy, amazing.
Avengers
Love Shortcat doing the Hey Troy just like NMeade
Please make even MORE “best strategy” videos featuring Shortcat!
Yes !
you guys are so fun together, i hope to see more collabs with you two in the future!!
THAT FRAME DODGE DOE.
You know I forgot you mentioned a shortcat collab during yesterday’s stream but as soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew it was perfect for a shortcat collab.
10:45 if you wanna bag properly, you should chain the star to get another box on this first set.
Also you should make use of bagging during lap 1 and in the first half of lap 2 if needed as well. You can't always just rely on bagging at only the first set.
When they talk about being good at bagging, people who dont play this game would think they're obsessed with putting their groceries in bags!
Who knew putting groceries in bags had a meta!
My natural playstyle is to frontrun. It works really well with computers but not online.
Fascinating how evenly balanced these strategies are
This is a certified Shortcat classic!
YESSSSS
loved the stream yesterday Troy! also I think that our beloved mkwii favors frontrunning way more, while 8dx is basically baggers' paradise
was just watching the stream highlights and this came out, excited to watch!
I love how all the mario kart youtubers know each other and do so many collabs. it just feels like a friend group who get together and play lol
6:12 most insane shock dodge ever
that was literally the most frame 1 dodge I’ve ever seen
I have been front running since Mario Cart 7. I have never known bagging until recently.
I love the quote, "Oh there's Troy I got a boomerang, let me throw it three times." That's so true it was funny XD.
Fun vid! We gettin this bag 😎
One thing of note with your bagging, it's suuuper important to get to 10 coins asap with bagging since they make power items even more overpowered than they normally are.
I gotta be honest, bagging is effective but frontrunning makes you looks less of an a__hole and you're flexing while winning, so if you're playing with friends, don't bag, don't lose respect
glad to see you colaborating with Jperm! hehehe
I never bagged once.
I always frontrun because I'm always trying to go for 1st and trying to keep 1st.
I’m seeing the invitationals in theatres
That shortcut banana drop on coconut mall was awesome
I personally front run but if I get comboed (mariokarted) I will bag for a Star, bullet bill or golden.
11:51 I’m feeling some NMeade vibes!
Shortcat is one of my favorite guests on the channel now
Mario kart is a party game and therefore only one strategy is superior. Praying to the rng gods.
for some reason i have always called the super horn the boom box
That blue dodge was so cool
i always try and front run, *TRY* halfway through the race i end up bagging. Life is tough when you have 10,000 vr...
21:10 that was amazing
i can't believe this. after accruing 50k vr i am only just now finding out that i've been playing wrong this entire time. turns out bagging is better in every way.
With 50k, I say keep doing what you’re doing that’s def not easy!
Love seeing these 2 together 😍
This is such a fun video, I really enjoyed it! I think you guys should do another round of bagging vs frontrunning due to how unpredictable Mario Kart can be~!
"Blueberry pie factory in full production" that is a man of culture
You guys are my favourite Mario kart TH-camrs. So happy to see you guys Colab
Bagging Strat vs Front Running Start I like Smuggling Strat I think a hybrid between different strats is the best way to go being well-rounded against the "luck & unpredictability" while it gives the best of both worlds there isnt any major cons but the pros usually stronger in most situations oh yeah it also depends on the vehicle too etc, so Bag Strat vs Front Running strat the real question is the Smuggling Strat now! I like doing a hybrid of all the strategies that are the best gameplan in most games including mario kart if yeah understand Hah!
Cat cruiser supremacy!!!!
21:10 galaxy brain to the max
Bagging just goes against every instinct I have in Mario Kart; I refuse to do it even when it is obviously the optimal choice.
i also never bag
Something of note in mario kart 8 deluxe is that items are distance oriented not placement oriented. So if you're in last but really close to first you will pull some very mid items, but if you're in second and far away you will pull some power items.
10:47 Multiple meta layers? What is this, Baba Is You?
Great video, as always! On London Loop you missed out on a few too many coins ;)
I sware shortcat is a big race to 9s and flounderfest fan. The HEYYYY troy's and blueberry pie references are insane
Honestly, it depends on the map and how you race it. Each race is very different, even on the same map, and you have to adapt on the fly. If you front run, you get hit, and made you go to the back, you have to sandbag. If you sandbag and make your way to the front, you have to front run at that point. You can't just do one strategy in a race. Obviously, some maps are more designed for either front running or sandbagging, but for the most part, doing one strat over the other will not make you a great driver in this game. Adapting to what the race throws at you is what makes a great driver in Mario Kart.
6:12 BAM!!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
this has to be the best mk thumbnail I ever did see
What is the difference between inside drifting in mario kart wii and hybrid drifting in mario kart 8?
You should do something like this in mkw 6 baggers vs 6 front runners would be interesting
Baggers would definitely win. Just pull the shock and they all dodge while none of the front runners would dodge. Unless there is no communication the baggers would win by a mile.
@@OldBenKenobi2318 well what if each side had 3 baggers and 3 frontrunners
I love that Shortcat is just there-
17:57-18:13 Troy startin to freak me out fr. Blink or something man, I'm scared
Troy has become so good at the game… really excelled
Shortroy strats!
This just shows that nintendo needs to bring Funky Kong/flame runner to MK8D, wheelies and proper inside drift.
best colab
This is a certified hood classic
not shrek 1/10 comment
@@jamesoncasey1820 0/10
delete this
@@jamesoncasey1820 shrek should delete his account
I swear shortcat sounds like j perm
I was waiting for a comment like this I hear it too.
banana blueshell dodge was a giga brained move
Y’all should do 1 or 2 more videos in this and make this a best out of 3!!! For the science! Content! And fun of course!
Day 7 of annoying Troy by asking for a 99,999cc knockout tournament!
I can't believe how consistent I have been and it's already day 7! I never thought I would get this far! But I use Troy's determination and grit as inspiration for myself and this immense journey!
Troy dodging blue shell with a boost panel is the most god tier thing I seen all day.
This guy is easily the 2nd best guest youve had, after nick of course
Keep the good work Troy and shortcat
i always frontrun, i try bagging sometimes but have bad luck and get like 1 shroom 🤷♂️
Wow. Why am I shocked that I didn't see this coming?
In hindsight, it was obvious. 😮
Finally saw both POVs :)
Wth was that banana blueshell dodge? Insane 10000IQ
Hey, Troy! Haven't commented on one of your vids in a long time, but I really couldn't because my phone was so idiotic and hated me even thinking of commenting, but I am here now. And I have a kart combo that I think you'll like a lot.
Try Larry in the Koopa Clown, with the Azure rollers (Either works, but as many people have said, matching colors grants a speed boost), and the Hylian Kite. Please consider using this. I think it can contest the current Meta.
I love shortcat
We've got pro Mario Kart players before GTA 6
Bro this dude sounds just like jperm
That's cause he is!!!
I was thinking the exact same thing
8:03 was dirty
I know the concept of bagging and frontrunning.
But how do you tell if a track is a bagging track, or a frontrunning track?
Bagging
Hey troy just wanted to say I always appreciate your content keep up the good work!! Road to 500k!
I LOVE THIS COMBO MORE PLS
ctr nitro fueled is like Mario Kart Wii with all the crazy shorts cuts And technique
Troy what capture card do you use to record your gameplay ?
@TWD98
I found a trick where when you get an item in Mario kart wii and you spam the up in the d pad the item comes faster
“aaah he threw it back”
Unfair test. You should've done it with the same combo.
Didn't know Bilbo was a Mario Kart character
You mean the speed stat actually means something now?
Can I win with the slicks instead of those tiny rollers?
hi troy your content os AWESOME
i love you troy
Blue shell dodge @21:00 was nuts
Nice
now that bagging has been nerfed, i guess this video is obsolete
With how much Nintendo nerfed bagging with the release of Wave 6, this video hits differently 😐
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