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[[Image:MiddleRing_SMW2.png|frame|right|A [[Red Yoshi]], right next to a '''Middle Ring'''.]] | [[Image:MiddleRing_SMW2.png|frame|right|A [[Red Yoshi]], right next to a '''Middle Ring'''.]] | ||
A '''Middle Ring''' (also known as a '''Checkpoint Ring'''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHms7CddrdM</ref>) is a ring of light in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. It appears partway through most stages and serves as a checkpoint of sorts. If a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] loses a life after passing through one, he can restart at the point of the Middle Ring. Also, passing through a Middle Ring will increase Yoshi's [[Countdown Timer|Star Power]] by ten (giving him one and ten more seconds) and turn all on-screen enemies into stars. | A '''Middle Ring''' (also known as a '''Checkpoint Ring'''<ref>Nintendo3DSuk. (March 11, 2014). [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHms7CddrdM Yoshi's New Island - Launch Trailer (Nintendo 3DS)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 6, 2015.</ref>) is a ring of light in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]'', ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''. It appears partway through most stages and serves as a checkpoint of sorts. If a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] loses a life after passing through one, he can restart at the point of the Middle Ring. Also, passing through a Middle Ring will increase Yoshi's [[Countdown Timer|Star Power]] by ten (giving him one and ten more seconds) and turn all on-screen enemies into stars. | ||
Despite their name, Middle Rings are not always placed in the middle of a stage. Some can be found at the very beginning, or not until near the end. A few stages even have multiple Middle Rings and there are always a couple before boss fights. | Despite their name, Middle Rings are not always placed in the middle of a stage. Some can be found at the very beginning, or not until near the end. A few stages even have multiple Middle Rings and there are always a couple before boss fights. | ||
Revision as of 16:46, May 6, 2015
A Middle Ring (also known as a Checkpoint Ring[1]) is a ring of light in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Yoshi's Island DS, and Yoshi's New Island. It appears partway through most stages and serves as a checkpoint of sorts. If a Yoshi loses a life after passing through one, he can restart at the point of the Middle Ring. Also, passing through a Middle Ring will increase Yoshi's Star Power by ten (giving him one and ten more seconds) and turn all on-screen enemies into stars.
Despite their name, Middle Rings are not always placed in the middle of a stage. Some can be found at the very beginning, or not until near the end. A few stages even have multiple Middle Rings and there are always a couple before boss fights.
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References
- ^ Nintendo3DSuk. (March 11, 2014). Yoshi's New Island - Launch Trailer (Nintendo 3DS). YouTube. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
