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|+ Variety Pack
 
|+ Variety Pack
 
! Cover:
 
! Cover:
| [[File:VP_1.4.png|210px|center]]
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| [[File:VarietyPack_v1.png|210px|center]]
 
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! Authors:
 
! Authors:
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! Version:
 
! Version:
| v1.4
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| v1.41
 
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! Date of Latest Version:
 
! Date of Latest Version:
| 2019-04-11
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| 2019-05-05
 
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! Download:
 
! Download:
 
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* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GOp3le6Wt2RO_pXFBYbjwiXfb0mMM002 Google Drive]
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* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Rop35YVpGsmFYHiqZOJmJNYOASRBItnr Google Drive]
* [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/481413135019016203/565834286977122325/Variety_Pack_ISO_Patcher.zip Discord (ISO Patcher)]
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* [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/488281180245065729/579018809231540225/Variety_Pack_ISO_Patcher.patch2.zip Discord (ISO Patcher)]
 
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! Discord Server:
 
! Discord Server:
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
The '''Variety Pack''' is a [[custom track distribution]] that features 128 [[custom track]]s (32 in the demo and [[Variety Pack Lite]]), ranging from difficult to "meme"-like, to even some that are in [[CTGP Revolution]] (hence the name "variety"). The pack is owned by [[Tombwarrior]] and is developed by [[Bladestorm227]], [[Skipper93653]], [[MrFib]], [https://www.twitch.tv/diamondm123 Diamond], [[JαmεςH]], [[User:AlphaFlame|AlphaFlame]], and [[Bearably]]. The Great Role Reversal is present in all modes except [[Mission Mode]].
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The '''Variety Pack''' is a [[custom track distribution]] that features 128 [[custom track]]s (32 in the demo and [[Variety Pack Lite]]), ranging from difficult to "meme"-like, to even some that are in [[CTGP Revolution]] (hence the name "variety"). The pack was founded by [[Tombwarrior]] and is developed by [[Bladestorm227]], [[Skipper93653]], [[MrFib]], [https://www.twitch.tv/diamondm123 Diamond], [[JαmεςH]], [[User:AlphaFlame|AlphaFlame]], and [[Bearably]]. The Great Role Reversal is present in all modes except [[Mission Mode]].
  
=== Frantic Mode ===
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=== Chaotic Mode ===
In v1.0 – v1.2, Frantic Mode was introduced as a new mode that uses the [[ItemSlotTable.slt]] in every track's [[SZS]] file from [[Electric Shredder]]. This means that you can get any item in any position, but powerful items have a higher chance of appearing.
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In v1.0 – v1.2, Chaotic Mode (previously known as Frantic Mode prior to v1.4) was introduced as a new mode that uses the [[ItemSlotTable.slt]] in every track's [[SZS]] file from [[Electric Shredder]]. This means that you can get any item in any position, but powerful items have a higher chance of appearing.
  
From v1.21 onward, Frantic Mode got reworked so that it uses [[ItemSlot.bin]] in the [[Common.szs]]. However, the chances of getting any item is completely equal. Thunder Clouds were removed entirely and you can no longer get the POW Block in 1st place, making it slightly more balanced.
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From v1.21 onward, Chaotic Mode got reworked so that it uses [[ItemSlot.bin]] in the [[Common.szs]]. However, the chances of getting any item is completely equal. Thunder Clouds were removed entirely and you can no longer get the POW Block in 1st place, making it slightly more balanced.
 
 
In v1.4, the mode was renamed to "Chaotic Mode".
 
  
 
=== Blue Shell Showdown ===
 
=== Blue Shell Showdown ===
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{{youtube-box||qwTj4z9-Otg|Before You Race – Important Information for VP}}
 
{{youtube-box||qwTj4z9-Otg|Before You Race – Important Information for VP}}
 
{{youtube-box||ReM3c2lpVPs|The Great Role Reversal Showcase}}
 
{{youtube-box||ReM3c2lpVPs|The Great Role Reversal Showcase}}
{{youtube-box||qXK368E6qAs|Frantic Mode Online}}
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{{youtube-box||qXK368E6qAs|Chaotic Mode Online}}
 
{{youtube-box||Ua3fGwQ5e1s|v1.2 Update}}
 
{{youtube-box||Ua3fGwQ5e1s|v1.2 Update}}
 
{{youtube-box||nxghU1QfQyM|v1.1 Update}}
 
{{youtube-box||nxghU1QfQyM|v1.1 Update}}
  
=== All 200cc Frantic Cups Showcase Videos ===
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=== 200cc Frantic Cups 1-11 Showcase Videos (v1.0 – v1.31) ===
 
<spoiler>
 
<spoiler>
 
{{youtube-box||0a360chUIqc|Tomb Cup (v1.1)}}
 
{{youtube-box||0a360chUIqc|Tomb Cup (v1.1)}}
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{{youtube-box||U6VvPu7COTs|Custom Mario Kart Wiki Cup (v1.3)}}
 
{{youtube-box||U6VvPu7COTs|Custom Mario Kart Wiki Cup (v1.3)}}
 
{{youtube-box||fEYqgEA8ehU|Mario Thinking Cup (v1.31)}}
 
{{youtube-box||fEYqgEA8ehU|Mario Thinking Cup (v1.31)}}
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{{youtube-box||49677m81z9w|Waaluigi Cup (v1.31)}}
 
{{youtube-box||HXxxCz_x5wY|Crash Bandicoot Cup (v1.31)}}
 
{{youtube-box||HXxxCz_x5wY|Crash Bandicoot Cup (v1.31)}}
 
</spoiler>
 
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=== Direct Archives ===
 
=== Direct Archives ===
 
<spoiler>
 
<spoiler>
{{youtube-box||obwfTPrima0|Variety Pack Direct 11/04/19}}
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{{youtube-box||obwfTPrima0|Variety Pack Direct 2019/4/11}}
 
</spoiler>
 
</spoiler>
  
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| [[Digitally Enhanced]]
 
| [[Digitally Enhanced]]
 
| v2.1
 
| v2.1
| [[YoshiGo99]], [[Guilmon35249vr]]
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| [[TacoJosh]], [[Guilmon35249vr]]
 
|- class=alt
 
|- class=alt
 
| rowspan=4 {{cup-icon||Banana Cup}}
 
| rowspan=4 {{cup-icon||Banana Cup}}
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=== Other Tracklists ===
 
=== Other Tracklists ===
Tracklists for v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, and v1.4 can be found [https://pastebin.com/u2mjhw7H here], [https://pastebin.com/tcarFtxK here], [https://pastebin.com/CEPxsbbt here], [https://pastebin.com/VK6gySi7 here], and [https://pastebin.com/ggT7J6rq here]
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Tracklists for v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, and v1.4 can be found [https://pastebin.com/u2mjhw7H here], [https://pastebin.com/tcarFtxK here], [https://pastebin.com/CEPxsbbt here], [https://pastebin.com/VK6gySi7 here], and [https://pastebin.com/ggT7J6rq here].
  
 
== Version History ==
 
== Version History ==
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! align=left| Information
 
! align=left| Information
 
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| v1.4
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| v1.41
| 2019-04-11
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| 2019-05-05
| Easter update:
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| This update ends the Easter event:
* Updated some tracks.
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* Changed Variety Pack's UI back to normal.
* Normalized all track files.
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* Luigi and Waluigi return, with their buffs removed.
* Added two [[custom character]]s exclusive to this update:
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* Updated tracks.
** [[Isabelle]], over Luigi.
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* Modified cup icons.
** [[Nabbit on Flame Runner|Nabbit]], over Waluigi.
 
* Added Easter title screen option in [[Riivolution]].
 
* Rearranged tracks alphabetically.
 
* Renamed "Frantic Mode" to "Chaotic Mode".
 
* Changed the regions for Normal, Chaotic and Blue Shell Showdown modes to 420, 2007 and 2006 respectively.
 
* Temporary buffs to Luigi and Waluigi.
 
* Added four new cup slots.
 
* Overhauled ISO patcher.
 
 
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| 2019-??-??
 
| 2019-??-??
 
| Major update:
 
| Major update:
* Transition to [[LE-CODE]]
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* Transition to [[LE-CODE]].
 
* Added 136+ track slots.
 
* Added 136+ track slots.
 
* Removed tracks.
 
* Removed tracks.
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* Updated several tracks.
 
* Updated several tracks.
 
* Changed [[Area 28]]'s track slot to [[Rainbow Road]].
 
* Changed [[Area 28]]'s track slot to [[Rainbow Road]].
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| v1.4
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| 2019-04-11
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| Easter update:
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* Updated some tracks.
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* Normalized all track files.
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* Added two [[custom character]]s exclusive to this update:
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** [[Isabelle]], over Luigi.
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** [[Nabbit on Flame Runner|Nabbit]], over Waluigi.
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* Added Easter title screen option in [[Riivolution]].
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* Rearranged tracks alphabetically.
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* Renamed "Frantic Mode" to "Chaotic Mode".
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* Changed the regions for Normal, Chaotic and Blue Shell Showdown modes to 420, 2007 and 2006 respectively.
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* Temporary buffs to Luigi and Waluigi.
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* Added four new cup slots.
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* Overhauled ISO patcher.
 
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</spoiler>
 
</spoiler>
  
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{{User-Bladestorm227-Link}}
 
{{User-Bladestorm227-Link}}
 
{{User-Skipper93653-Link}}
 
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Revision as of 18:49, 9 August 2019

WARNING!
Mission Mode was an unfinished mode found in the game's code. However, due to the fact that it was replaced with competitions some time in development, any time you finish a mission it will upload the time to the Wiimmfi servers. All evidence points to rocket start missions causing this issue, which in Variety Pack's case is mission 1-1. Please do NOT play Mission Mode on a license that you use to do Wiimmfi competitions; otherwise, you will be banned.
Watch out for items in your My Stuff folder (if it's enabled), as Variety Pack does feature modified menus, text and Common.szs. If you find anything in your My Stuff folder that may disrupt gameplay and other things, remove the files or disable My Stuff entirely.
Variety Pack
Cover:
Authors: Tombwarrior, Bladestorm227, Skipper93653, MrFib, Diamond, JαmεςH, AlphaFlame, Bearably
Type: Riivolution, ISO Patcher
Tracks: 128
Battle: Freezes
Version: v1.41
Date of Latest Version: 2019-05-05
Download:
Discord Server: Discord

Overview

The Variety Pack is a custom track distribution that features 128 custom tracks (32 in the demo and Variety Pack Lite), ranging from difficult to "meme"-like, to even some that are in CTGP Revolution (hence the name "variety"). The pack was founded by Tombwarrior and is developed by Bladestorm227, Skipper93653, MrFib, Diamond, JαmεςH, AlphaFlame, and Bearably. The Great Role Reversal is present in all modes except Mission Mode.

Chaotic Mode

In v1.0 – v1.2, Chaotic Mode (previously known as Frantic Mode prior to v1.4) was introduced as a new mode that uses the ItemSlotTable.slt in every track's SZS file from Electric Shredder. This means that you can get any item in any position, but powerful items have a higher chance of appearing.

From v1.21 onward, Chaotic Mode got reworked so that it uses ItemSlot.bin in the Common.szs. However, the chances of getting any item is completely equal. Thunder Clouds were removed entirely and you can no longer get the POW Block in 1st place, making it slightly more balanced.

Blue Shell Showdown

Introduced in v1.3, a new mode called Blue Shell Showdown was added, which heavily increases the probability of Blue Shells being received from the item roulette, while every other item has been revoked of its probability or have been made for the lower positions only. The ItemSlot.bin has been modified to give first place dodge items (such as Mushrooms or Stars), which have obviously been balanced depending on their power. Like in normal gameplay, Blue Shells will only appear after 30 seconds into the race.

Although it was fixed in v1.31, there was previously a side effect in this mode that caused objects on certain custom tracks to turn invisible, but still keeping their collision.

Track Request

If you would like to suggest a new track for v2.0, head to the track wishlist and add the track you would like to see, in v2.0, to the list.

If you want an existing track to be removed for v2.0, head to the removed tracks list and add the track to be removed.

Media

v1.3 Update
Before You Race – Important Information for VP
The Great Role Reversal Showcase
Chaotic Mode Online
v1.2 Update
v1.1 Update

200cc Frantic Cups 1-11 Showcase Videos (v1.0 – v1.31)

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Mission Mode Showcase Videos

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Direct Archives

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Archived Logos

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Tournament History

On February 9th, 2019, 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

Demo Tracklist

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Other Tracklists

Tracklists for v1.0, v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, and v1.4 can be found here, here, here, here, and here.

Version History

Current Version

Version Date of release Information
v1.41 2019-05-05 This update ends the Easter event:
  • Changed Variety Pack's UI back to normal.
  • Luigi and Waluigi return, with their buffs removed.
  • Updated tracks.
  • Modified cup icons.

Future Versions

Version Date of release Information
v2.0 2019-??-?? Major update:
  • Transition to LE-CODE.
  • Added 136+ track slots.
  • Removed tracks.
  • Updated tracks.
  • Added Countdown with region 596.
  • Added Item Rain with region 609.
  • Added Double Frame Rate with region 610.
  • Added Bob-omb Blast with region 611.
  • Added a new mode.
  • Reworked Mission Mode.
  • Reworked kartParam.bin.
  • Reworked item probabilities for the regular mode.
  • Changed the regions for Normal, Chaotic and Blue Shell Showdown modes to 607, 608 and 612 respectively.

Previous Versions

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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

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