Mario Maker - Content locked behind... 9 days...

[Chaosmaster8753]

The patch doesn't take away the 9 day timer, however, it does add a new unlock method where you can get the next packs earlier by spamming as much of the new tools (you'll have to use every last new tool you get for it to work) you get from the previous pack on the Maker page as possible and then you get the next pack. This is a slightly better way if the point that Nintendo was making was to let people test out the tools they have first before getting new toys to play with, but one new pack a day across 9 days is/was too much.

[CrazyT]

Yeah I got the game and I see what you mean. It brings the content earlier the more stuff you place on the stage. It's like the more you invest into creating levels, the quicker they come. So the old method is still there with another method added for those who are really into it.

So I got the game, and making stages has never been so easy. It made me realize 2 things. Level design isn't just something anyone can do. And requires a lot of thought and balance it seems to create a really good one.

And another thing is that this tool is absolutly fantastic. You could make an actual make something in a couple of weeks, what usually takes months or years. Haha, well let's say half decent because of the restriction in adding more assets and themes ofcourse.

I wasnt hyped at all for this and initially wasnt gonna get it for various reasons (kind of stopped caring about the wii u), but I love how when you make a stage, the random stage selection in the 100 life @ 16 stages makes it that your stage gets played even among those millions. Also love seeing the notifications when my stage gets played, the failur rate, comments and likes on my stage haha. Man its addicting.

A lot of things still need to be patched tho. So im looking forward to that. Maybe more assets and themes? Maybe better search and navigation options hopefully

[Barry the Nomad]

I do wonder if Mario Maker will make the New Super Mario titles unnecessary in the future. I mean, we now have a tool that faithfully recreates Mario games. Unlike Sonic, Mario isn't so dependent on new stage gimmicks and intricate stages filled with loops and high, mid, and low sections. Mario, from the NES through to the 3DS, has been pretty simplistic. NSMB2 had to rely on an over abundance of coins to keep things fresh. NSMBU was a little more unique, I guess, with some interesting new environments, items, and the crystal cave stages. But I just can't see another NSMB console release being all that exciting having seen Mario Maker, unless they really go in a radical new direction (which Miyamoto has been suggesting).