The Super Mario Bros. 3 Fanclub

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-22-2003, 12:52 AM

Since Super Mario Bros. 3 was just rereleased on the GBA, I thought it would be a good time to bring back the Super Mario Brothers fanclub. One of the greatest games of all time can now be experienced by a new generation. Better yet, it has the possibility to add new levels over time. Even when Nintendo stops creating level e-cards after a certian time, you can bet someone will figure out how to hack the dot code system so that people can create and print their own levels. Basically this game has unlimited replay value!

Hopefully the game will sell well, and the world can enjoy one of the greatest classics in gaming history once again.

*Deathknight* · 10-22-2003, 07:47 AM

actually, there's a program to hack the levels in the rom of the original and all-stars version of SMB3 already. A very confusing utility but you do get the option of looking at the levels that never were on the original game. Those you of who remember the box it showed pictures of levels on the back that you never encountered in the game. They can be unlocked using this utility, or you could just change the levels for fun. SMB3 owns!

~~Reznorite420~~ · 10-22-2003, 09:28 AM

It was fine as it was. Fanboy sh*theads have fux0red things up, once again.

*Mr. Snackpants* · 10-22-2003, 12:48 PM

noooooo!!!! no more fanclubs

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-22-2003, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reznorite420

It was fine as it was. Fanboy sh*theads have fux0red things up, once again.

whatever. The term fanboy is degrading. I hate it. Can't someone love a cetain game series without having that word duct taped on their head?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deathknight

actually, there's a program to hack the levels in the rom of the original and all-stars version of SMB3 already. A very confusing utility but you do get the option of looking at the levels that never were on the original game. Those you of who remember the box it showed pictures of levels on the back that you never encountered in the game. They can be unlocked using this utility, or you could just change the levels for fun. SMB3 owns!

Do you know the name of this program? It sounds interesting.

*Kid Icarus* · 10-22-2003, 07:35 PM

Hey, I'm a fanboy....

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I like the idea of the dot codes, because the game basicaly never ends. Not sure I like the Item cards though. Theres one that gives you 1 of all the eight power up items (so you get eight items), and you can reuse the card over and over and over and over....

As for people being able to print their own codes... you'd have to have a REALLY REALLY good printer, because each of those dots are actually little tiny star shapes.

EDIT: Deathknight, the levels on the cards arn't unlocked, they're programed on to the cart using sprites and patterns already on the cart. They even have some new levels with the cards that have Super Mario World sprites and items.

Mondo J. Gecko · 10-22-2003, 08:06 PM

Mario 3 is the Best Mario Bros Game. Period. No changes. Leave the Classic Alone.

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 10-22-2003, 08:22 PM

I agree that Mario 3 is the best in the series (I'm SO glad it's returning). And, I dig the new levels on cards thing. And, if you don't want new levels, don't buy the cards!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-22-2003, 11:31 PM

I was worried when I heard about the e-reader support. I thought Nintendo had put the levels on the cart and was going to make us pay to get them, but they're not. Since it uses the game's sprites to make new levels, the possibilities are endless.
And for anyone who is worried about them messing with a classic, don't.
The scaned levels exist in a world that is seperated from the main game, so they can do what they want without messing with the original.
Personally I'm hoping they will sell the original Super Mario Bros levels in a pack. There's a good chance of it. The game is supposed to come with a level card, and that level is supposed to be 1-1 from Super Mario Bros.
God I love this. Why didn't they do it earlier? The fusion of all Mario games, using the best one as the core.

*Deathknight* · 10-23-2003, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

Hey, I'm a fanboy....

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EDIT: Deathknight, the levels on the cards arn't unlocked, they're programed on to the cart using sprites and patterns already on the cart. They even have some new levels with the cards that have Super Mario World sprites and items.

Wasn't referring to the E-reader thing. There are actually pictures on the original version on the box of SMB3 levels on the back of the box that never made it into the game yet they still have a special place on the original cartridge. I know there's a game genie code to get to one of them, I'll try to dig it up for you guys if you want. Anyone who's interested in the utility to hack the game I'll try to find the URL and post it.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-23-2003, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deathknight

Anyone who's interested in the utility to hack the game I'll try to find the URL and post it.

I'm interested!!!

*Cascadia* · 10-24-2003, 01:05 AM

I only have played with the classic Mario Bros games on Nintendo and Super Nintendo.....they were great back then.

*Duke* · 10-26-2003, 12:40 AM

Super Mario Bros 3 is by far the greatest mario game ever made. I love world but truely 3 was a revolutionary game and thats why it was/is such an amazing game. I agree it was brillant the way it was originally made, but i actually like the idea of additional levels. More levels of Mario 3 = more fun.

Brinatello · 10-26-2003, 02:30 AM

I don't know why, but for some reason, I feel a slight difference between the NES and SNES versions. Not just by the feel of the controller, but also the movement of the character. There were things I could easily do in the NES version that felt a little different in the SNES version.

Like at the end of each level when jumping for the object in the clear box. I always got 3 stars in a row by jumping at a certain angle. In SNES, I screwed up horribly. Or you know those damn green free life mushrooms? Always in NES, they moved to the right of the screen so that I could catch it. In SNES, they mostly liked to move to the left when the screen is moving and I can't reach them!

I'm just saying I kind of had more bad luck with the SNES version. Or, lol, maybe by the time I played it on SNES, I lost my 'video game master skills' and got worse!

I still love SMB3 and remember it as the contest game in the movie, The Wizard with Fred Savage. Hey! They should mention that in the "I Love the 80's" show! That's like a classic video game mention right there!

*Duke* · 10-28-2003, 02:26 AM

I liked the mario allstars version better except for one level in the first world they changed the snow (nes) to just dirt (snes). That just annoyed me. They could have just changed the graphics of the snow like they did for every other level but no they had to make it dirt. That was just unnecessary.

As for the wizard, that movie is so great. One of my friends got it at a used movie store for only like a dollar. I was mad because it sells online for like 20+ dollars. O well at least i can watch his.

Brinatello · 10-28-2003, 12:49 PM

Hmm, I vaguely remember that, but I can always go run upstairs and check it out. As for finding the movie, you could probably find it at swap meets or flea markets. There's a huge place here in San Diego called Kobey's and I find all kinds of stuff, including TMNT goodies! They also have video games still in their boxes WITH instruction booklets.

One time, I came across Final Fantasy ONE for NES with the original box, maps, and instruction booklet. $20! I grabbed it and held onto it for dear life. But then, some kid saw me and was like, "Awwww, I was looking all over for that!" I was trapped. I looked at Mom who really wasn't on my side and then I looked at the kid. The devil caved in and my angel popped up. The kid walked away with the game! I still kick myself today. I know I could hear screams from you guys. Why the HELL did I do that? Well, for one thing, I was in school and had a job and wouldn't have time to play it. He's a kid, 10 years younger than me and CAN play whenever he wants! I also could have just bought it as a collection, but, damn, can't let it get to me now.

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10-22-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	The Super Mario Bros. 3 Fanclub Since Super Mario Bros. 3 was just rereleased on the GBA, I thought it would be a good time to bring back the Super Mario Brothers fanclub. One of the greatest games of all time can now be experienced by a new generation. Better yet, it has the possibility to add new levels over time. Even when Nintendo stops creating level e-cards after a certian time, you can bet someone will figure out how to hack the dot code system so that people can create and print their own levels. Basically this game has unlimited replay value! Hopefully the game will sell well, and the world can enjoy one of the greatest classics in gaming history once again. __________________

10-22-2003, 07:47 AM	#2
Deathknight Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: One of the 972 rooms of the technodrome Posts: 1,995	actually, there's a program to hack the levels in the rom of the original and all-stars version of SMB3 already. A very confusing utility but you do get the option of looking at the levels that never were on the original game. Those you of who remember the box it showed pictures of levels on the back that you never encountered in the game. They can be unlocked using this utility, or you could just change the levels for fun. SMB3 owns! __________________ Shredder: "Ninja hall of fame? Ha! Where's MY statue?!" -My Brother, the Bad Guy

10-22-2003, 08:06 PM	#7
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,064	Mario 3 is the Best Mario Bros Game. Period. No changes. Leave the Classic Alone. __________________

10-22-2003, 08:22 PM	#8
Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	I agree that Mario 3 is the best in the series (I'm SO glad it's returning). And, I dig the new levels on cards thing. And, if you don't want new levels, don't buy the cards! __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

10-22-2003, 09:28 AM	#3
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	It was fine as it was. Fanboy sh*theads have fux0red things up, once again.

10-22-2003, 12:48 PM	#4
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	noooooo!!!! no more fanclubs

10-22-2003, 07:35 PM	#6
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Hey, I'm a fanboy.... . I like the idea of the dot codes, because the game basicaly never ends. Not sure I like the Item cards though. Theres one that gives you 1 of all the eight power up items (so you get eight items), and you can reuse the card over and over and over and over.... As for people being able to print their own codes... you'd have to have a REALLY REALLY good printer, because each of those dots are actually little tiny star shapes. EDIT: Deathknight, the levels on the cards arn't unlocked, they're programed on to the cart using sprites and patterns already on the cart. They even have some new levels with the cards that have Super Mario World sprites and items.

10-22-2003, 11:31 PM	#9
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I was worried when I heard about the e-reader support. I thought Nintendo had put the levels on the cart and was going to make us pay to get them, but they're not. Since it uses the game's sprites to make new levels, the possibilities are endless. And for anyone who is worried about them messing with a classic, don't. The scaned levels exist in a world that is seperated from the main game, so they can do what they want without messing with the original. Personally I'm hoping they will sell the original Super Mario Bros levels in a pack. There's a good chance of it. The game is supposed to come with a level card, and that level is supposed to be 1-1 from Super Mario Bros. God I love this. Why didn't they do it earlier? The fusion of all Mario games, using the best one as the core. __________________

10-24-2003, 01:05 AM	#12
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I only have played with the classic Mario Bros games on Nintendo and Super Nintendo.....they were great back then. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

10-26-2003, 12:40 AM	#13
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	Super Mario Bros 3 is by far the greatest mario game ever made. I love world but truely 3 was a revolutionary game and thats why it was/is such an amazing game. I agree it was brillant the way it was originally made, but i actually like the idea of additional levels. More levels of Mario 3 = more fun.

10-26-2003, 02:30 AM	#14
Brinatello Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 446	I don't know why, but for some reason, I feel a slight difference between the NES and SNES versions. Not just by the feel of the controller, but also the movement of the character. There were things I could easily do in the NES version that felt a little different in the SNES version. Like at the end of each level when jumping for the object in the clear box. I always got 3 stars in a row by jumping at a certain angle. In SNES, I screwed up horribly. Or you know those damn green free life mushrooms? Always in NES, they moved to the right of the screen so that I could catch it. In SNES, they mostly liked to move to the left when the screen is moving and I can't reach them! I'm just saying I kind of had more bad luck with the SNES version. Or, lol, maybe by the time I played it on SNES, I lost my 'video game master skills' and got worse! I still love SMB3 and remember it as the contest game in the movie, The Wizard with Fred Savage. Hey! They should mention that in the "I Love the 80's" show! That's like a classic video game mention right there!

10-28-2003, 02:26 AM	#15
Duke Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,913	I liked the mario allstars version better except for one level in the first world they changed the snow (nes) to just dirt (snes). That just annoyed me. They could have just changed the graphics of the snow like they did for every other level but no they had to make it dirt. That was just unnecessary. As for the wizard, that movie is so great. One of my friends got it at a used movie store for only like a dollar. I was mad because it sells online for like 20+ dollars. O well at least i can watch his.

10-28-2003, 12:49 PM	#16
Brinatello Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 446	Hmm, I vaguely remember that, but I can always go run upstairs and check it out. As for finding the movie, you could probably find it at swap meets or flea markets. There's a huge place here in San Diego called Kobey's and I find all kinds of stuff, including TMNT goodies! They also have video games still in their boxes WITH instruction booklets. One time, I came across Final Fantasy ONE for NES with the original box, maps, and instruction booklet. $20! I grabbed it and held onto it for dear life. But then, some kid saw me and was like, "Awwww, I was looking all over for that!" I was trapped. I looked at Mom who really wasn't on my side and then I looked at the kid. The devil caved in and my angel popped up. The kid walked away with the game! I still kick myself today. I know I could hear screams from you guys. Why the HELL did I do that? Well, for one thing, I was in school and had a job and wouldn't have time to play it. He's a kid, 10 years younger than me and CAN play whenever he wants! I also could have just bought it as a collection, but, damn, can't let it get to me now.