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**NEW RIDERS** - Got Questions? Look Here!
By BadStar
This guide is for new riders to the Mx vs Atv series.
(created by the community and will be updated as needed to reflect content)

-To understand the dynamic controls system "steering and rider reflex" used seperately on dual joysticks (gamepad) or keyboard.

-To help with riders learn about "rhythm sections and timing" which is what motocross/supercross is all about.

-To help new rider's avoid the frustrations of losing traction and the "ice" affect that some complain about, which can be resolved when understanding and using "rider reflex" correctly.

-To help new riders know what they will need to work on to become fast against the online players. The A.I. are very fast, but one day you will need faster. Online racers are that, much faster!

-Basically a introduction to the controls and hopefully to answer some questions that may arrise in the first few hours of play.

-We want new riders to not be alienated by the complicated but awesome dual controls and to also stick around, get faster and joi us online!
   
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ALL IN ONE - This is an all in one guide until I can update with photo's and specifics 
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ALL IN ONE - This is an all in one guide until I can update with photo's and specifics
BIKE HANDLING

  • Gamepad is highly recommended!! (360 version/Rock Candy brand $24.99)

    -Both joysticks are utilized for riding, the left joy is "handlebars/steering", the right joy is "Rider Reflex".

    -Steering turns your handlebars left or right.. and thats it.

    -Rider reflex is your body position on the bike. Lean backwards will help you do a wheelie etc! (dont switch to 1 joy!!!)

    -Pull back on rider reflex to gain better traction throughout the track(see new riders slipping and swerving alot bc of this)

  • Use Dual Sticks!!

    -No matter how frustrating or alien it may feel, learn to use dual sticks..it wil pay off down the road (at first it may be a hassle and cause the slippery affect).

  • Rider Reflex!!

    -Use Rider Reflex to inhance the ride, don't constantly apply pressure until you learn how it operates.

    -Example: Apply pressure to the rear when coming out of a turn and also crossing whoops.

    -Scroll down in this thread and I'm sure at some point we/I will explain Rider Reflex and or all of these topics in detail

  • Bike Upgrades!! (performance only)

    -After 2 supercross races unlocks TIRES + BRAKES

    -After 6 races unlocks SUSPENSION

    -And after 12 races it unlocks EXHAUST, CHASSIS + a new set of TIRES (Maxxis brand can be selected for various terrain). I think tires are the only performance upgrade that brand matters, and thats only bc of terrain, sand/mud/sx/mx etc (may be wrong)

    -Fully upgraded the handling and speed of the bikes will be drastically different and ofcourse better!!
    (Unlock sequence was based on staying in a pole position all 12 races 1-3. doubt it matters)

  • Bike Unlocks!!

    -You start by selecting a 125cc 2-stroke or a 250cc 4-stroke (same class 250cc)

    vv 2 options to unlock the 450cc class vv

    1)Complete the East & West Supercross "Career", to unlock the 450cc Championship

    2)Complete the 250cc Nationals "Career" to unlock 450cc bikes.

    Note: You can't race a 450cc on a career mode until you complete the 250cc career, so if you unlock the 450cc on nationals, you still need to complete 250 supercross to run your 450 on supercross and vice versa- hope that makes since)

  • Preload!!

    -Pull back on Rider Reflex just before and while going up the ramp, as soon as the rear is at top/leaves the jump, immediatly shift forward on rider reflex.

    -Preload is not something you want to do on everyjump, use it when you know you need the extra boost.

  • Clutch!! (most clutch work is a simple "tap" while holding the throttle)

    -On race start, "hold" the clutch, then release the clutch as soon as the gate drops!

    -As soon as you are coming out of a corner, tap the clutch.

    -Tap the clutch any other time you lose speed, to regain it quicker.(like hitting a barrier)

    -Tap when landing if you are not carrying enough speed (some say do everytime)

    -Keep speed up by staying wide(the outside)on the track

    -From a dead stop only 2 taps of the clutch needed to be plenty fast. 1 as soon as you get rolling and another a half second later or so. (May be wrong).

    Rhythm + Timing


  • Moto/Supercross!!

    -Tracks are designed to make you adjust speed, some jumps require full speed and some require you to back off the throttle etc. These tracks are not full throttle like a nascar race.

    -Require you to learn the track for a better and faster experience. You will more than likely not enjoy the tracks and races as much if you dont learn the timing/rhythm of the jumps.

    -Keep speed up by staying wide(the outside)on the track

    -Plenty more to be said about doubles, triples, table tops etc. But this is just a general start.

    -Want to be fast enough for online racing? scroll down to chupachug's comments or look at the "Advanced Race Techniques".

  • Landing Ramps!!

    -You always want to land on a downward slope(landing ramp). If you are not, then your timing is off. This is an easy way to note your knowledge of the track.(obviously in somecases, bc its a game, u will land flat and it wont matter at all)

    -If you are landing short(back or top of the landing ramp), then you need to slow down and land on the previous landing ramp or get a faster line and clear the landing ramp that you prefer.

    ETC, ETC, ETC

    Transmission

    -Learn the game on automatic, but once you get comfortable with dual sticks etc, manual is fastest

    -Launch in 3rd gear, shift up to 5th quickly.. stay in 5th unless you lose most of your momentum.

    Wheelies!

    -Lean back on "Rider Reflex" and gas it!

    Stoppies

    -Lean forward on "Rider Reflex" and slam the brakes!

    Back Flips
    -Lean back while holding the trick button(right button for me) and go up and off the ramp as usual.
    -Backflip rotating too fast? Lean forward during rotation to slow you down.

    Whips/Scrubs] (basics)

    -just before take off(basically at takeoff), lean and steer the direction you wish to whip or scrub.

    -the fluid motion of a whip is not built in to any mx vs atv game and requires you to help it along. Once it whips the tail of the bike sideways, you need to help it come back(it will do alot on its own. (more to be said later on this and Im sure others will chime in). Watch Youtube on real riders, will help you see what you shoulb be seeing in game.

    ONLINE + ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR SPEED

    Voice Chat

    -Voice Chat settings can be found in the "settings" tab, before launching the game.

    -Sick of hearing everyone talk or make noise? key "M" will mute chat!

    -"Push to Talk" is recommended so we don't hear your family argue in the background ;)

    Chupachug's "WARP SPEED"

    Online racing can be intimidating bc the seasoned riders no how to keep the SPEED up, PRE-LOAD where needed, which allows them to clear large sections of rhythm. (don't be intimidated and leave the race, you should join us even if to see what the fast riders are doing!!)

    SPEED: Keep up your speed by applying pressure to rear wheel(rider reflex/pull back), this allows the bike to get better traction and avoids the slippery/ice feel some mention.

    SPEED: Stay to the "outside" lane to keep speed constant. In the turns this wil allow you to do a longer but faster/smooth sweep and will set you up faster for the next section!

    (note: sometimes utilizing the inside lane is smart but only when your matching your opponents speed and need to use such a technique to get ahead(mainly nationals/not sx)

    PRE-LOAD: When you are at "warp" speed (term by chupa), pre load the heck out of the next jump and see where you end up. If u land into the back side of a "landing ramp", then you have overstepped the bikes abilities or you need to try a faster approach! The pre-load test and high speeds should be tested during practice and you with naturally start to memorize where in the track this is required.

    ONLINE RACING - These techniques will be required to keep up with the faster riders, you will need to learn to carry speed and jump as far as you possibly can. You will need to this 99% of the time. With that said there are spots on each track that will require you "know" not to over do it (lets say a small double in a left hand turn).

    SCRUBS- This will be updated at some point, but the general idea is to keep the bike from gaining to much air, which will slow you down compared to someone who is getting their tires back on the ground before you do! You Tube, scrubs.

    (ex: alot of times gamers will think "drifting" is a faster approach in a car racng game/sim, but when the tires are breaking traction, they are not gaining ground. Scrubs are similiar theory but for mx)



    More detailed explanations welcome, please post! timing/whips/rider reflex etc.


    vv Most important in my opinion vv

    Put in enough time to max all the upgrades on your bike and put in enough time to be comfortable with dual stick riding. At this point, make an opinion on the series. Enjoy!
10 Comments
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MatthewGrim 7 Mar, 2020 @ 10:09am 
so how do you get your bike on automatic for pc?
BTac_TushWhacked 19 Aug, 2018 @ 9:06pm 
Lets play, add me
ShawnGoff 16 Jul, 2017 @ 5:43pm 
anyone stillmplaying this game?
Juice_24v 1 May, 2017 @ 7:11pm 
CBM Racing, I added you as a friend, is there any way you could link me to that MX_Chaos guy? i can't find it anywhere
BadStar  [author] 7 Apr, 2016 @ 5:20pm 
I don't think it is something you can install. just come here to read and learn.
iTzM3 4 Apr, 2016 @ 6:00am 
how i can install this guide?
CBM Racing 18 Mar, 2016 @ 3:24pm 
Dropping The Front End To Gain Distance
Also wanted to add if you need to get that extra couple of feet to clear a jump lean as far forward while holding the brake button in the air. Just make sure you give yourself eenough time to pull it back level with the stick and throttle. Good Luck!!

Somehow there is a rider out there that can jump entire sections on a 125 using this technique but nobody has really figured out how he is doing it and if they have they are not talking. Rainbow studios even brought this guy into their office at the Phoenix Supercross I think. His name is MX_Chaos look for him on Facebook and You Tube under MX Fairplay. Name makes sense considering this technique is kind of a cheat.
CBM Racing 18 Mar, 2016 @ 3:18pm 
Blackcall2 to whip you just need to get usee to using the 2 sticks together. If you are talking about the trick whichis called the taunt i believe it is up left down while holding the right button. But it is barley a whip. Just practice using both sticks and you will learn how to throw all kinds of sick whips and scrubs.
BadStar  [author] 5 Nov, 2015 @ 7:52am 
I will have to build on this and get a more "clear" way to explain it at a later point. Whips do not have a pre set button in this series, so its not as easy as saying hit this button and u get a whip

1) Make sure your bike is fully upgraded (12 races)
2) Start the whip on the ramp
3)Turn both joysticks in the same direction while you are going up and off the ramp.
(this will throw the rear of the bike out)
4)Turn both joystick back the other direction to help return the bike to its landing position.

This is very basic, Ill look into more details..pics/vids at some point. I want to make this guys more visual over time.
blackcall2 4 Nov, 2015 @ 9:02pm 
How to WIP bud? plis HELP me! i use Xbox360 contro...