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Re:Mario meets Pareto: multi-objective optimization of Mario... by HiJon89 on Friday April 05, 2024 @08:10AM (#39941402)
Really cool analysis and visualizations! Although there’s an interesting wrinkle with Mario Kart 8 + 200cc - most players don’t want speed over a certain level because you’re too fast to control. So rather than trying to maximize absolute speed stat you may want to minimize the delta from your optimal speed stat
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Re:Mario meets Pareto: multi-objective optimization of Mario... by cout on Friday April 05, 2024 @10:01AM (#39942487)
That sounds not so different from building a race car irl. There's no point in a big engine if you have to brake so early that you get passed in the corners. Plus all that braking will cook the brakes. It's often letter to have a lower top speed and never have to slow down.
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Re:Mario meets Pareto: multi-objective optimization of Mario... by kzzzznot on Friday April 05, 2024 @01:07PM (#39944731)
Exactly. Handling and Acceleration are the most important factors at 200cc.

Acceleration because when (not if) you get hit/crash, you need to be able to catch up quickly.

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