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Revision as of 00:05, 16 March 2024

Variety Pack
Cover:
Variety Pack Logo.png
Current Authors: Brawlboxgaming
Legacy Authors: Tombwarrior, Bladestorm227, Skipper93653, Bear, MrFib, vick__
Type: Riivolution
Tracks: 336 (304 custom tracks)
Arenas: 10
Version: v3.0-hotfix
Date of latest version: 2024-03-16
Download: Filebox
Discord server: Variety Pack
Youtube: Mario Kart Wii Variety Pack
Twitter: @MKWVarietyPack
Pulsar Logo.png

Overview

Variety Pack is a custom track distribution founded by Tombwarrior and is developed by Brawlboxgaming. It features 304 custom tracks and the original 32 tracks, where the team accepts tracks of various shapes and sizes, as well as provide different ways to play the game, hence the name "Variety".

Gamemodes

Blue Shell Showdown

This mode increases the frequency of Blue Shells and power items greatly. The first 30 seconds are seen as a grace period, as no Blue Shells will appear in the item roulette. After 30 seconds, all hell breaks loose! It's essentially "King of the Hill" if it was in Mario Kart Wii. There is also a feature where, if you're in a sticky situation, with only a Blue Shell as your item, you can swap it with an amount of mushrooms (depending on your placement) indicated by the icon (Y for GCN controller and – (minus)) for all other controllers.

Legacy Versions


Bob-omb Blast

This mode changes the probabilities of the item roulette to be themed around Bob-ombs or items that can snipe Bob-ombs. This also includes new items such as Shroom Bombs, Triple Bombs, and Bullet Bombs (a bullet with 3 spinning bombs).

Legacy Versions


Chaotic Mode

This mode sets all of the item probabilities to be equal for all players. Whatever placement you are in, you are equally likely to get any item. This mode also introduces a new mechanic - when a player is taking damage, several things can happen:

  • The player receives an item effect.
  • The player is damaged with a random damage type. This excludes the out-of-bounds damage type.

The result depends on your placement: if you are further behind, you have a higher chance of receiving a powerful item. If you are further ahead, you have a lower chance of receiving a weaker item.

Note: this new mechanic is not available in Battle Mode due to issues with Battle invincibility frames.

Legacy Versions


Legacy Gamemodes

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Track Request

A method will be created to request tracks for future updates after v3.0 is released.

Media

Variety Pack v3.0 Direct

Update Showcase Videos

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Mission Mode Showcase Videos (v1.41)

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Mission Mode Showcase Videos (v2.0)

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Tournament History

On 2019-02-09, the first Variety Pack free-for-all was held and streamed on both YouTube and Twitch. The winner was Skipper93653, who won a Steam copy of Golf It!. Stream highlights of Bladestorm227's perspective can be found on YouTube.

Tracklist

Show Tracklist Tables

Version History

Demo – v1.41

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v2.0 – v2.0.hotfix3

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v3.0

Version Date of release Information
v3.0 2024-03-15
  • Changed track amount to 336 (including 304 custom tracks) using Pulsar.
  • New host settings:
    • Vehicle Selection restriction in friend rooms.
    • Kart Selection restriction in friend rooms.
  • New Variety Pack settings:
    • No Music toggle.
    • Gamemode selection.
  • Gamemode overhaul (see here for details).
  • Removed Mission Mode (to be re-added in a future update).
  • Removed Overclock.
  • Removed Time Attack.
  • Time Trials:
    • Staff Ghosts (for 150cc only)
  • All triple items now spin around the player.
  • Added invincibility frames.
  • Added Motion Sensor Bombs.
  • Replaced FIB models.
3.0-hotfix 2024-03-16
  • Fixed ghosts not appearing:
    • Bowser's Lava Lair
    • CTR Blizzard Bluff
    • Emerald Coast
    • Neon Dimension
    • Nightmare to Dreamworld
  • Fixed search region issue.
By the same author: Bladestorm227

Custom Tracks:
Unnamed TownTideshift Town

Retro Tracks:
3DS Rainbow Road

Remakes:
Dry CoastAncient RuinsFishdom Island

Track Edits
Spike CircuitN64 Mario Raceway R

Distributions:
ZPL Kart Wii BetaVariety Pack

Planned Tracks/Remakes:
Mushroom CreekDry CoastAncient Ruins

By the same author: vick__

Custom Track Distributions:
Alpha's Track Mix

Collaborations & Contributions (Custom Track Distributions):
Variety PackCustom Kart WiiLegacy Kart Wii

Custom Track Edits/Updates:
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Custom Tracks:
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April Fools' Releases:
Tropical Manege