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General Gaming Discussion / MegaMon (now with MegaDex v1!)

« on: May 09, 2011, 11:18:12 PM »

LET'S JUST DO MEGAMON.

Again, Toady was going to do that for G/S/C I think.

Seeing as how they are now two different games I thought they should have two different threads. THIS IS NOW THE "OFFICIAL" CUTSTUFF MOD FOR POKEMON. Proof:

OK, screw this, I'm going to make this mod if I get SmashBro's permission. CutStuffMon is too tiring to fill, I prefer this.

I'll update this first post with new things, news, updates, and the like.
inb4neithergetsfinished
Or should I say FINNished... hahahaha PUNSSSSSS

MegaDex v1 (save as a .docx not a .zip!)

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Cutstuff Discussion and Feedback / Re: Cutstuff server migration (and blog split)

« on: April 27, 2011, 07:12:25 PM »

For the name of the blog, I'd go with something like 8-bit Blog or something.  Even though that really doesn't have MM8BDM in the name, it would be catchy.

You mean like this?
SHAMELESS PLUG

EDIT: how do you get here

Here's a sneak peak

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Or does it not exist yet?

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Mega Man Discussion / Mega Man: Cossack Attack (revived from the dead with Travis)

« on: April 08, 2011, 05:26:13 PM »

YET ANOTHER CRAPPY FANGAME THREAD!!

Unlike last time, I have a (gimped) engine with a beta level and simple mechanics. I also have all of the Robot Masters, Wily Bosses, stage "themes", shop items, Master Weapons, etc. all planned out, they're not going to change (much).

I also realize my older plans were a bit "ambitious". Srsly, past me? 16 playable characters? Holy shit that's a lot of coding to do! Now, I only plan on five characters: Mega Man, Proto Man, Bass, Auto (bought), and Hub Style (secret).

I plan on keeping this thread relatively up-to-date with new details. I'm working on a video of the engine so hopefully that'll be up within a few days.


NEW ~ Shop List (tentative prices/items, this may change at any moment)

Dr. Light's Laboratory (trades in bolts for items)
Extra Body (40 Bolts): Gives the player an extra life.
E-Tank (80 Bolts): Refills all of the player's health.
W-Tank (80 Bolts): Refills all the ammo of one weapon.
M-Tank (200 Bolts): Refills all weapons ammo to the MAX and also refills all health!
X-Tank (100 Bolts): Automatically refills a weapon's ammo when it runs out, allowing for constant use.
Screwdriver (200 Bolts): This useful tool lets you unscrew your helmet from the rest of your armor.
Cracker Launcher (1337 BOLTS!): It's a cannon that shoots fireworks! Cool, huh?

The Cossack Citadel (trades Wily Medals for items)
Slide Adaptor (there to start): An armor-modifying part that allows Proto Man to slide.
Charge Adaptor (there to start): A buster-modifying part that allows Mega Man to charge shots.
Move Buster (there to start): An armor-modifying part that allows Bass to move while shooting.
Limit Breaker (after you unlock Auto): Coding that overclocks Auto's backpack. Increases maximum Jetpack fuel.
Wire Adaptor (you get this free): A grappling hook that allows our hero to ascend to new heights.
Wily Finale (after beating the 8 RMs): A screen-clearing blast! Uses a small amount of HP instead of ammo.
Cossack Finale (after beating the 8 RMs): A screen-clearing blast! Uses up a lot of Weapons Energy, though.
Scouter (after beating Meteor Man): This device reads enemy strength levels. What is its use...?
Water Gun (after beating Geyser Man): A fun children's toy. What is its use...?
Cyber Wings (after beating Dragon Man): Futuristic-looking wings. What do they do...?
Synthesizer (after beating Sequence Man): A popular program that has a simulated singer. What is its use...?
Toga (after beating Angel Woman, lol): Fun for parties but not much else. What is its use...?
Stopwatch (after beating Neon Man): Useful for recording how much time things take. What is its use...?
Wooden Shield (after beating Hermit Man): A simple shield crafted by hand. What is its use...?
Detonator (after beating Tectonic Man): A part to a bomb that allows for remote activation. What is its use...?
Final Challenge (after the game is cleared on Hard AND all Wily Medals are collected): Unlocks the Lunatic Stages.
Personal Terminal (after the game is cleared on Normal): A handheld electronic device that stores a powerful program.
Item Storage (after the game is cleared on Easy): A special vault that makes all characters' Tanks one shared collection.
Boots of Nimbus (after beating Perfect Dragon Man): A useful weapon that allows you to safely hover over spikes.



NEW ~ Robot Master Pictures (and Master Weapons diagrams)

All Weapons!

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Meteor Man

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Dragon Man

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Geyser Man

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Hermit Man (formerly "Gasher Man")

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OLD STUFF FROM THE FAILURE OF A THREAD

Here's the storyline of the game (at least the opening anyway, no spoilers for you), tucked away in convenient spoiler format!

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In the year 20XX...

A year after the outbreak of Roboenza, Dr. Wily has been freed from jail on the strict condition that any and all of his robots had to be converted to "good guys" by the foremost authority on robotics technology, Dr. Thomas Light.

Four months later, Wily started construction on Skull Castle Park, a brand-new amusement park with lots of different attractions and rides. To persuade the public that the park was safe, the eight robots in charge of the various attractions at the park were built by Dr. Mikhail Sergeyvich Cossack, a robotics expert from Russia.

Everything seemed perfect. The park was a huge success, and once, even Mega Man and Roll went to the park and loved the visit! The eight new Robot Masters were heartily accepted by the existing robots, and it seemed as if they were another part of the family. And with Wily out of the way, Mega Man could finally enjoy life like the kid he felt he really was.

But then, three months after Skull Castle Park opened...

BLAM BLAM BLAM Blam blam blam blam...
Mega Man: DARN IT! THIS GAME IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Auto: Cool it, Mega Man! You've been going at it for six hours!
Mega Man: Still... Dr. Wily was MUCH easier to fight in real life...
Auto: Let's watch TV or something, that will calm you down.

(Auto starts changing channels... until a signal jams the TV.)

Cossack: Oh, Mega Man! It's been a while, hasn't it?
Kalinka: Hello there, Mega Man! You're the coolest!
Cossack: Yes, yes, and here is Kalinka.
Mega Man: Is everything all right?
Cossack: Yes, of course. I was just having a little issue.
Roll: What's the matter?

Cossack: I was running diagnostics on my robots when I noticed that there was a stray line of code in the robots' performance modules. Usually, when new code is added the robots put it in to upgrade performance, but they didn't know anything. It doesn't do anything at the moment, but it's strange that new code would pop up out of nowhere, so I was going to ask Dr. Light to come check it out.

Mega Man: Sure thing! I'll tell him when he comes back in.
Cossack: Well, thanks a lot Mega Man, you're a great help.
Kalinka: Bye, Mega Man! Tell Proto Man I said hi!

Later in the week, Dr. Light checked out the code in Cossack's robots. The data signature was completely foreign, and looked totally different than the code Wily used in his hundreds of reprogrammings. And, of course, the code was totally harmless, so the two professors generally ignored it.

Then, a month after the incident, after everyone forgot that the stray code even existed...

Wily: Ah, it's Mega Man! How are you liking your second trip to Skull Castle Park?
Mega Man: I think the park's really nice! I especially loved --

BOOM BOOM BOOM
CRAAAAASSSSSHHHHH

Auto: Wh-what was that?!
Mega Man: Look over there... the robots are going berserk!
Roll: Mega! It's not safe here! We have to get out of here!
Wily: Hey, don't forget about me!

(They hide in a staff break room.)

Wily: My beautiful castle... under attack!
Roll: What's gotten into those robots?!
Wily: Whatever it is, it needs to get OUT of those robots -- and fast!
Auto: Mega Man, we need your help... again!
Mega Man: Right! You get everyone else safely out of the park!
Auto: Gotcha! Good luck, Mega Man!
Wily: The fate of the world is in your hands! Oh, but no pressure!

Here's all of the bosses in the game, listed in weakness order! And instead of just having a crappy list of names, I decided to have a less crappy list of boss dialogues against Mega Man (a la Powered Up style).

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NEW ~ Mega Man vs. Sequence Man
Sequence: "Hello Mega Man! Did you enjoy my beautiful puzzles? Were they challenging enough?"
Mega: "This is no time for playing around, Sequence Man! Stop causing interference with electronics!"
Sequence: "Oh? You didn't like them? Well, I guess I'll just have to serenade you to your doom!"
Sequence: "Synchronize!" ~fills boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Geyser Man
Geyser: "Ah, Mega Man. How delightful of you to visit me."
Mega: "Geyser Man, snap out of it! Your water works have gone out of control!"
Geyser: "What's wrong? Don't you want to stay around for a swim?"
Geyser: "Pumped up!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Meteor Man
Meteor: "Sizzlin' circuits, it's YOU! I LOVE YOU, ROCKMAN!"
Mega: "What? Rock Man? There are NINE Robot Masters?!"
Meteor: "Oh, never mind. I guess you're just not into giving autographs."
Meteor: "FLAME ON!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Hermit Man
Hermit: "Huh? That's strange, I didn't expect you to survive this far."
Mega: "Stop this, Hermit Man! You're causing chaos in this forest!"
Hermit: "No matter. With my super-fortified shield, you'll be a goner in no time."
Hermit: "Prepare yourself!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Stratos Man
Stratos: "Hey, Mega Man! You feeling a little light of air?"
Mega: "Don't do this, Stratos Man! Stop wildly changing the weather!"
Stratos: "What's the matter, you've never crashed a party before?"
Stratos: "Extreeeeeme!" ~fill boss meter~

STRATOS MAN HAS BEEN SCRAPPED and is now replaced by Sequence Man.
Now, Hermit Man beats Tectonic Man. Sequence Man has been added to the right position.

Mega Man vs. Tectonic Man
Tectonic: "Hey Mega Man, you seem a bit shaken up..."
Mega: "If you want to help me, then quit setting off earthquakes!"
Tectonic: "I wish I could do that... but it just feels so GOOD!"
Tectonic: "It's time!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Neon Man
Neon: "Geez, kid... you really took your sweet time getting here."
Mega: "Neon Man, please listen to me! You've gone crazy with energy!"
Neon: "I'll ignore your late arrival... but I'll have to finish you off at the speed of light!"
Neon: "GO!!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Dragon Man
Dragon: "Heh, so you were able to get past my stage? Impressive."
Mega: "Calm down, Dragon Man! You have a lot more strength than you know!"
Dragon: "You pest! You're no match for a gentleman like myself."
Dragon: "En garde!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Angel Woman

...I actually don't know what to do here. I have two ideas.
One, I could make Angel Woman really sweet, and she doesn't like hurting others.
Two, since there are only three female RMs (if you count Roll), she could talk as if she thinks she's super sexy.

Either way, it'll be hilarious to watch. XD

^ NEW STUFF ADDED, CHECK ABOVE ^


I'm looking for the following to help speed up this production:

Completed (enough) Mega Man engine (I can't figure out pausing/sliding to save my life)
Pixel Artists (mainly for the Robot Masters in 8-bit)
Tileset Artists (to make the stages look totally pimpin'!)
Off-Da-Chain Chiptunes (in other words, 8-bit music)

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MM8BDM Discussion / The Cossack Citadel

« on: April 08, 2011, 02:11:10 AM »

This is pretty silly that I am on day two looking for still looking for patches to so I can join some severs.

Firstly, search function on forums suck. Always. Every forum. Though I am super grateful for the people who have point me to some there is always this sort of snippy attitude about it.

I'm hardly non-technical as I work IT and audio but I can't make heads or tails of where these are to be found. Here's an idea, Add all the patches to the WIKI for the game. Thats what they do on private servers for WoW. Or maybe zip up one file with all of the popular ones in it! Heck, lets get real wild and even include it in the download client for the game! This thread is just full of people talking about why they shouldn't post the patches here and how easy they are to find. They are not easy to find.  I have other friends waiting to play too that have played from when this game launched (as did i) that can't find the patches either. It's silly. If they were so easy to find then the forum wouldn't be flooded with people asking where they can find them!

Actually, I thought of this a long time ago!

I'd like to introduce my website, The Cossack Citadel. It was designed to organize all of the 8-Bit Deathmatch fans at my campus (yep, all 11 of us ) and provide regular access to local LAN servers which host a multitude of map packs, game modes, and modifiers.

The two main draws to the site are the blog and the downloads page. The blog gives schedules for servers and matches, and also tells the "Soviets" about new game modes and such, but you don't go to my campus so that's not important. What IS important, though, is the Cossack Packs found on the downloads page. Here, I've taken the time to download the latest Deathmatch software, add all the most popular maps, mods, skins, and weapons, include a couple obscure projects for good measure, then compile it all into a hugeass file for your enjoyment.

New players are recommended to check out my website. It gives general tips about new modes and maps in the blog and keeps a running total of all the popular addons in the dowloads section. Other than that, it's all stuff concerning the LAN campus servers, so you probably don't care.

Also, there's no rule against advertising and this has to do with Deathmatch so no locky for me


The site can be found at 8bitclub.weebly.com in case you were wondering.

Happy travels!

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Mega Man Discussion / For all you Battle Network and/or Star Force fans

« on: April 01, 2011, 05:58:56 PM »

Check this out, it's the shit:

Basically, it combines aspects of Star Force with the gameplay of Battle Network. You can use NaviCust, Cross Soul, etc.... but you can also use Noise Changes too. Lots of Star Force cards like Mad Vulcan, Jet Attack, and Wide Wave have been added. Of course, the creators Brianuuu and aHackerJack added their own "original" cards like Django (the hero from Gun Del Sol), Z-Force (a sword card based on Mega Man Zero), and Double Mega Man (where SF Mega and Mega.EXE team up to attack). Because it's a ROM hack, it's compatible with VBA-Linker, so it also supports online play, meaning there's really NO reason to not download this and play it.

Have fun kids~



EDIT: I realized that I only posted a video. WHOOPS

BA Crossover Patch v9.1:
http://www.4shared.com/file/-3zWdMWy/BA ... h_v91.html

Download this if you are too stupid that you don't know what to do after downloading the patch:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?64r6rnoc425xw17

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DECORATE and ACS Modifications / Somebody get on this NOW

« on: March 28, 2011, 04:37:43 PM »

TORNADO BLOW


I honestly think this could be the "new" Gravity Hold. It would send nearby players in a radius flying all around while making tornado sprites rise upward. The tornados rip and deal damage to players if they touch one; otherwise, the attack deals very little damage (if any damage at all) and only throws people around. Sort of like v1c Gravity Hold, eh?

It works because that's what it did in MM9. It would throw light-weight enemies off-screen and damage enemies hit by a tornado, while also making Mega Man's jump lighter temporarily. The DeathMatch version would toss players around and only hurt them if they were hit by one of the four (maybe more?) tornados.

It also works because in MM9 a single use of Tornado Hold would eat up 7 WE bars, meaning you can only use it FOUR TIMES before it's gone. I think it should be used up fast and fill like a normal weapon; that is, a small WE capsule only regens 2 ammo out of 28.

Someone get on this ASAP, we need our trolling and flying bodies back



EDIT: In case you didn't believe my description of Tornado Hold. http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/Tornado_Blow

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Cutstuff Discussion and Feedback / WTF

« on: March 10, 2011, 04:46:22 PM »

The Dark Fantasy theme is not available anymore. To make matters worse, all the smileys, medals, etc. that were in "CutmanMike" style show up as broken images (the empty box with the red X in it).

What's going on? Now the forum looks all... n00bish.

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Help & Editing / A launcher without a Host tab

« on: February 28, 2011, 09:15:13 PM »

PMs from me and Mikey should sum everything up.

This might sound like an odd request, but... could you make a launcher for Deathmatch that lacks the "Host" tab?

My school is planning to have an all-night LAN gaming party, and Deathmatch has been chosen as a game to play (alongside popular games like WoW, CoD, and Starcraft).

The plan is to have a few servers running with the event's moderators under control, and we don't want a bunch of rogue servers popping up.

Again, really strange request, but I'd really appreciate it if you could do this. Thanks!

Sorry, I don't have time to dig out the source code for the launcher. What you could do is write a .bat file that runs Skulltag and loads the MM8BDM files via command line and just give that out to people instead of the launcher.

More info here: http://zdoom.org/wiki/Command_line_parameters

It would end up something like: skulltag.exe -iwad megagame.wad -file MM8BDM-v1c.pk3 +join (IP ADDRESS HERE)

Post about this in the help forum, someone familiar with batch files should be able to help

tl;dr: I need some sort of program that will just "launch" MM8BDM, with no Host options. Kudos to anyone who can help me out.

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MM8BDM Discussion / Cossack Attack!

« on: January 30, 2011, 09:24:32 PM »

... ANYWAY, I was just at the thread about Unfaded and the whole situation about clans and such. So, I decided to put together a clan that's all about not being a clan. I call it... COSSACK ATTACK! rhyming ftw

What is Cossack Attack? Cossack Attack is meant to be a group of players who want nothing more than to kick back and have fun, casual matches. Members of Cossack Attack would be friendly to other players and community members, encourage fair play, and generally would be nice people to be around. Members of Cossack Attack would also have the same "base" packs of skins/maps/mods, to make playing with one another as simplistic as possible.

Why is this here? I wanted to have a group-of-sorts where friends could easily recognize each other and get together for matches. Really though, I just wanted to start something cool for those of us without a clan.

What's the emphasis on casual play all about? I want to go pro! Most clans get so caught up on being number one and getting notoriety that they forget what the game's all about: HAVING FUN. Also, I don't want CutmanMike to say "HAY NO SKULLTAG FORUM CRAP THOSE GUYS ARE ASSHOLES BLARGH TOPIC LOCK".


So, basically, what's the overall point? To be able to have a server or two dedicated to wholesome casual fun, and to try and debunk the opinion that "good players MUST be Hardcore Players". Also, cool tags next to your name.



I'm non-competitive, and I'm proud!
COSSACKS GONNA COSS.

SmashBroPlusB [Cos]

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Maps / SmashBro's Wall of Blueprints (TOP SECRET - HUSHITY HUSH)

« on: January 03, 2011, 07:36:01 PM »

Here are all my blueprints! Come take a look around, and map to your heart's content.



OLDEST ~ Time Man Clocktower

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This stage was first drawn up for use in the Powered UP! expansion. The stage's area size is slightly larger than Cut Man's stage. Small, compact, and multi-leveled, Time Man Clocktower will have players competing for precious high ground -- or sneaking past foes with the Time Slow.

COMPLETED (AMP, RocPack) ~ The Cage 2.0

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Inspired by Halo Reach's "The Cage", this open-air sprawling arena is meant to suit a variety of playing styles and strategies. The weapon choice is also meant to emulate the various Armor Abilities. Copy Vision for Hologram, Plant Barrier for Drop Shield, Charge Kick for Sprint or Evade, and the Super Adaptor for Jetpack. Will you get close and unleash Top Spin fury? Snipe from afar with Magnet Missile? Or one-shot rivals with Atomic Fire and Hyper Bomb?

COMPLETED (AMP) ~ Sword Base

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The blueprint just BARELY clipped outside of the scanner's view, so that's why there's two images here. I started to add potential weapon locations but people don't like the weapons I place so I stopped in the middle. There's Hyper Bomb, Fire Storm, Screw Crush, Item-1, Treble Sentry, Drill Bomb, and Needle Cannon.

GutsMan, Inc.

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GutsMan, Inc. was actually inspired by one of my nerdy fan talk sessions with my friends. During the conversation an idea popped up: "What do the Robot Masters do everyday after they're converted to good by Dr. Light? I mean, will you see Shade Man working at your local 7-Eleven or something?" That's where I got the idea for this stage.

GutsMan, Inc. is actually a series of buildings that blends work with leisure. There are traditional office rooms, but there are also facilities like a kitchen, a karaoke lounge, and a weight room. Outside the buildings are a series of balcony railings and bridges that connect the various structures together. I didn't put any weapons or items on the blueprint, only adding tags for each room's purpose and the general elevation levels.

Chemic Plant

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Find information about this map right here!

SPECIAL ~ Radius Thrust

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For the most part the layout's pretty self-explanatory but if you REALLY want a reference point then here you go.

Chaos Shrine

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numbers denote elevation levels, W for walls, CH is a chair, blah blah blah
shamelessly copied directly from Dissidia Final Fantasy
S is for statues, I was thinking Guts Man but if someone could sprite Garland THAT WOULD BE FUCKING AWESOME
I am such a bad person

Pandaemonium

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This map's description eats characters for breakfast. You can find it here, though.

Avalon Island

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A simple map designed for Duels. Elevations use a "half-level" system; going from a 1 to a 2 is just a short hop whereas going from a 1 to a 3 is a full-height jump. Jumps from a level 1 to a level 4 should not be possible. The pit should be able to... well, be a pit! Players can totally walk off the edge and fall to their doom here, unlike in MM4DRI. Oh, CH is a chair like in the Chaos Shrine map.

The isolated 3 blocks and the two 4 blocks near the chair should look like... well, like blocks. They should "stand out" from the floor and wall textures, as if you could pick them up with Super Arm or something. The high shelf (marked 7~8 on the blueprint) is playable and it should be possible to reach it with three strategically placed Item-1's.

This map was inspired by the Avalon Island stage from Power Stone. If you need a rough guide or ideas for textures to use, here's a nice reference. YES I KNOW THE LAYOUT'S NOT THE SAME but I think this will work better with 8BDM so bear with me.

NEWEST ~ Rock Club

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TCG fever strikes again!

Another map meant for duel modes, this stage features rock formations and a small pit area near the center. The elevation scale isn't so much of a guideline as it is a rough scale here. As long as the rocks look nice I'm fine with whatever. The floor and the pit should have a sand texture but should NOT act like Pharaoh Man sand. In other words, everyone should move at normal speed.

I put some weapons here because I thought they would play nicely with the layout. Power Stone is powerful but isn't the "hold Fire to win" weapon because of all the elevation differences; the same is true for Water Wave. Dust Crusher is that 3HKO everyone loves and it's not named Silver Tomahawk, and Super Arm is there simply because it's a rock. Water Wave and Leaf Shield were originally added as "water" and "grass" weapons (it's the Rock Club after all), but then I realized Leaf Shield could just negate everything here so I put Bass Buster as well. If Leaf Shield proves to be too overpowering here then I suggest replacing it with Search Snake to represent the "science" type.

I always thought the Rock Club had one of the coolest layouts of the game. Rock gardens are neat.

NEWEST ~ Sanctuary Subterfuge

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You know how I said Pandaemonium's description "eats characters"? This thing is a freakin' buffet. If you want to see the wall of text that would make Roc smile in admiration, just click here.

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MM8BDM Discussion / Project D.E.R.P.

« on: November 24, 2010, 07:29:50 PM »

A few friends at my school say that I can imitate the Halo announcer pretty well. So I got to thinking, what if Deathmatch had an announcer like the Halo games that announced certain things? This led to my idea of starting the Deathmatch Energetic Recordings Project, or D.E.R.P.

Examples of dialogue:

"Team... Deathmatch."
"Last... Man... Standing."
"One minute to win!"
"Double Kill."
"Killing Spree!"

Basically, I need a list of every achievement, game mode, and status update in the game so I can make a list of dialogues. If someone else would like to record their voice as well, by all means go for it.

Please and thank you!

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Help & Editing / Canon vs. Fanmade

« on: October 19, 2010, 08:24:28 PM »

I was going to get into the editing scene for Deathmatch. You know, we can never have too many CTF maps, am I right?  

The thing is, I was going to make stages based on my Mega Man fangame, and I was going to ask for some help with coding their weapons.

HOWEVER
A lot of you don't seem to think that material that is not canon can be accepted. Hell, many of you hade fanmade SKINS that aren't canon. So why am I going to crank out maps if they aren't going to be used?

For grins, the list of weapons is below. I made descriptions based on how I think they would work in 3D.

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Comet Blazer (Meteor Man): Throw a comet in an arc, like an aimable Screw Crusher. The comets don't bounce, but explode on contact with a wall or an enemy to deal radius damage. It's also a Fire-type weapon, so it cuts through Leaf Shield.

Tackle Shell (Hermit Man): Dash forward and plow down all in your way! It's pretty much a beefed-up version of the Charge Kick, with some differences. First off, you dash nonstop as long as you hold Fire. Second, you don't fall while you are dashing, so you can easily cross gaps this way. Third, you can't turn while dashing, so line yourself up before you blast away! Finally, Tackle Shell practically eats weapon energy for breakfast; it will only last about five seconds if used nonstop.

Yo-Yo Tornado (Stratos Man): Fires a tornado that goes forward at first, then turns around and starts going in the opposite direction! The tornado goes about as far as a Shadow Blade and a half, then slows down, eventually starting up in reverse. You can use it as a retreat weapon since it flies backwards. Or, if you fire it forward, the tornado's delay before it reverses can be used as repeat damage to quickly wear down an opponent.

Pressure Clay (Tectonic Man): It's basically a modified Crash Bomb. It shoots a wad of clay that explodes once it hits something. Unlike Crash Bombs (which stick to walls), Pressure Clay will blow up when it hits a wall. It also has slightly more ammo, so you can spam it against a group of enemies before having to get more energy.

Pulse Phaser (Neon Man): A weapon that moves at light speed! It's pretty much the Mega Man version of a gun. Whatever you aim the Pulse Phaser at, it will hit it INSTANTLY. That's right, no projectile delay! It's pretty strong, and weapon energy can be compared to the Ballade Cracker.

Mythril Slash (Dragon Man): The second-best close-range weapon. Slashes in front of the user, doing extremely high damage (about 75%). The range is just a crum wider than the Top Spin, but then again, you don't spin when you use it and you can use the Mythril Slash on ground, sooo....

Shine Force (Angel Woman): Hold the Fire button to become invincible! You don't take damage from enemy attacks, and you can even do damage to other players by touching them or running through them! Stage traps like pits, lava, and Quick Lasers can still kill you though. The Shine Force is pretty much a one-hit wonder, though; with a full tank, it will only last about as long as Flash Stopper.

Pump Marine (Geyser Man): A modified version of Spark Shock. Does a much more respectable amount of damage while trapping the target in a bubble, but it has low ammo as a trade-off. Compare its energy tank to the Crash Bomb.

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Mega Man Discussion / Mega Man: Insert Clever Title Here

« on: October 15, 2010, 08:04:28 PM »

Hey, I'm starting a thread to log things about my fangame I'm working on. It actually doesn't have a title (hence the thread name), but I do know that Dr. Cossack will be making his triumphant return!

Here's the storyline of the game (at least the opening anyway, no spoilers for you), tucked away in convenient spoiler format!

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In the year 20XX...

A year after the outbreak of Roboenza, Dr. Wily has been freed from jail on the strict condition that any and all of his robots had to be converted to "good guys" by the foremost authority on robotics technology, Dr. Thomas Light.

Four months later, Wily started construction on Skull Castle Park, a brand-new amusement park with lots of different attractions and rides. To persuade the public that the park was safe, the eight robots in charge of the various attractions at the park were built by Dr. Mikhail Sergeyvich Cossack, a robotics expert from Russia.

Everything seemed perfect. The park was a huge success, and once, even Mega Man and Roll went to the park and loved the visit! The eight new Robot Masters were heartily accepted by the existing robots, and it seemed as if they were another part of the family. And with Wily out of the way, Mega Man could finally enjoy life like the kid he felt he really was.

But then, three months after Skull Castle Park opened...

BLAM BLAM BLAM Blam blam blam blam...
Mega Man: DARN IT! THIS GAME IS IMPOSSIBLE!
Auto: Cool it, Mega Man! You've been going at it for six hours!
Mega Man: Still... Dr. Wily was MUCH easier to fight in real life...
Auto: Let's watch TV or something, that will calm you down.

(Auto starts changing channels... until a signal jams the TV.)

Cossack: Oh, Mega Man! It's been a while, hasn't it?
Kalinka: Hello there, Mega Man! You're the coolest!
Cossack: Yes, yes, and here is Kalinka.
Mega Man: Is everything all right?
Cossack: Yes, of course. I was just having a little issue.
Roll: What's the matter?

Cossack: I was running diagnostics on my robots when I noticed that there was a stray line of code in the robots' performance modules. Usually, when new code is added the robots put it in to upgrade performance, but they didn't know anything. It doesn't do anything at the moment, but it's strange that new code would pop up out of nowhere, so I was going to ask Dr. Light to come check it out.

Mega Man: Sure thing! I'll tell him when he comes back in.
Cossack: Well, thanks a lot Mega Man, you're a great help.
Kalinka: Bye, Mega Man! Tell Proto Man I said hi!

Later in the week, Dr. Light checked out the code in Cossack's robots. The data signature was completely foreign, and looked totally different than the code Wily used in his hundreds of reprogrammings. And, of course, the code was totally harmless, so the two professors generally ignored it.

Then, a month after the incident, after everyone forgot that the stray code even existed...

Wily: Ah, it's Mega Man! How are you liking your second trip to Skull Castle Park?
Mega Man: I think the park's really nice! I especially loved --

BOOM BOOM BOOM
CRAAAAASSSSSHHHHH

Auto: Wh-what was that?!
Mega Man: Look over there... the robots are going berserk!
Roll: Mega! It's not safe here! We have to get out of here!
Wily: Hey, don't forget about me!

(They hide in a staff break room.)

Wily: My beautiful castle... under attack!
Roll: What's gotten into those robots?!
Wily: Whatever it is, it needs to get OUT of those robots -- and fast!
Auto: Mega Man, we need your help... again!
Mega Man: Right! You get everyone else safely out of the park!
Auto: Gotcha! Good luck, Mega Man!
Wily: The fate of the world is in your hands! Oh, but no pressure!

Here's all of the bosses in the game, listed in weakness order! And instead of just having a crappy list of names, I decided to have a less crappy list of boss dialogues against Mega Man (a la Powered Up style).

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Mega Man vs. Geyser Man
Geyser: "Ah, Mega Man. How delightful of you to visit me."
Mega: "Geyser Man, snap out of it! Your water works have gone out of control!"
Geyser: "What's wrong? Don't you want to stay around for a swim?"
Geyser: "Pumped up!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Meteor Man
Meteor: "Sizzlin' circuits, it's YOU! I LOVE YOU, ROCKMAN!"
Mega: "What? Rock Man? There are NINE Robot Masters?!"
Meteor: "Oh, never mind. I guess you're just not into giving autographs."
Meteor: "FLAME ON!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Hermit Man
Hermit: "Huh? That's strange, I didn't expect you to survive this far."
Mega: "Stop this, Hermit Man! You're causing chaos in this forest!"
Hermit: "No matter. With my super-fortified shield, you'll be a goner in no time."
Hermit: "Prepare yourself!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Stratos Man
Stratos: "Hey, Mega Man! You feeling a little light of air?"
Mega: "Don't do this, Stratos Man! Stop wildly changing the weather!"
Stratos: "What's the matter, you've never crashed a party before?"
Stratos: "Extreeeeeme!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Tectonic Man
Tectonic: "Hey Mega Man, you seem a bit shaken up..."
Mega: "If you want to help me, then quit setting off earthquakes!"
Tectonic: "I wish I could do that... but it just feels so GOOD!"
Tectonic: "It's time!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Neon Man
Neon: "Geez, kid... you really took your sweet time getting here."
Mega: "Neon Man, please listen to me! You've gone crazy with energy!"
Neon: "I'll ignore your late arrival... but I'll have to finish you off at the speed of light!"
Neon: "GO!!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Dragon Man
Dragon: "Heh, so you were able to get past my stage? Impressive."
Mega: "Calm down, Dragon Man! You have a lot more strength than you know!"
Dragon: "You pest! You're no match for a gentleman like myself."
Dragon: "En garde!" ~fill boss meter~

Mega Man vs. Angel Woman

...I actually don't know what to do here. I have two ideas.
One, I could make Angel Woman really sweet, and she doesn't like hurting others.
Two, since there are only three female RMs (if you count Roll), she could talk as if she thinks

she's super sexy.

Either way, it'll be hilarious to watch. XD

More info to come soon. Keep checking the first post people!
Oh, suggestions and questions are HIGHLY appreciated.

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MM8BDM Discussion / Smash Man's 8-Bit Arena

« on: October 14, 2010, 10:49:33 AM »

The thread for logging my server. We NEVER play individual Deathmatch, and rarely play Team Deathmatch (if at all) so come here to escape the monotony!

Connection Status: NOT ACTIVE
Next Server's Game Modes: Terminator, LMS, maybe Team Possession
Server Name: Smash Man's 8-Bit Arena

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Help & Editing / [HELP FILE] controls help 4 n00bz

« on: October 13, 2010, 08:16:17 PM »

Lots of people at my school have been asking "What controls do you need to play?" and I though some newbs here would be thinking the same thing. I mean, have you SEEN the Controls list? So many useless buttons. :P

So, here's a helpful list of all the controls you need, as well as some optional buttons and what they all do!

An asterisk (this thingy ---> * ) indicates an OPTIONAL action.

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Movement: STEP FORWARD, STEP BACKWARD, STRAFE LEFT, STRAFE RIGHT, JUMP

These are your movement actions. If you don't set keys for these actions, you can't move! Congratulations, you're a sitting duck! By default the movement actions are set to the Arrow keys, but those controls suck. Most of you FPS enthusiasts are used to the Halo/CoD controls anyway, so for simplicity's sake, set movement to W-A-S-D. You can go ahead and leave JUMP set to spacebar, as that's what most people are used to anyway.

Don't bother using the LOOK LEFT and LOOK RIGHT actions unless you have a laptop and aim using the keys. With mouselook set to ON (which it should be by default), you can change your angle by moving the mouse around anyway.

You may have noticed FLY/SWIM UP and FLY/SWIM DOWN actions while setting your movement keys. Don't even mess with them, they do absolutely nothing. Now I know what you are probably thinking, "hao doo u move in teh waterz if u cant swim derrrrrrrrrr"

...Okay, maybe you don't think in 1337, but the point is, "Can I still move in water?" The answer is yes, and also no. On most maps, it's safe to enter water and move about, and even if water kills you, it's usually obvious to tell what water is and isn't safe. (Example: Wave Man's non-swim water moves at high speed like an ocean current.)

All weapons still work in water (even the fire ones!), and you can freely move in all directions. The difference between air and water physics? While in water, you jump about two to three times the normal jump height. Don't forget, this is designed like a MegaMan game, kids!



Battling: FIRE, NEXT WEAPON, *PREVIOUS WEAPON, USE ITEM, NEXT ITEM, *PREVIOUS ITEM, *DROP WEAPON, *DROP ITEM

By default, FIRE is set to left-click, and the NEXT/PREVIOUS WEAPON actions are set to the mousewheel. If you have an external mouse, then usually this is perfect for you. ALTERNATE FIRE does nothing in MM8BDM, so don't set any keys to it.

The actions for using support items are a bit hidden from you, though. Just keep scrolling down the controls list and you'll be sure to run into them. As MM8BDM is fairly fast-paced, you want to be able to use an E-Tank or Tango Roll at an instant's notice, so set the USE ITEM key to something easy to press and simple to remember. My friends and I use right-click or the left Shift key.

As there are a lot less items in the game than there are weapons, you don't really need a PREVIOUS WEAPON button as long as you have a NEXT ITEM weapon, and vice versa. Remember to keep the item change buttons nearby and easy to use just like the USE ITEM button.

You may have noticed that near the top of the controls list, in a completely different section than the items section, is a fairly isolated command called USE. In normal Doom games, the USE command opens doors and activates teleporters, but in MM8BDM it does absolutely nothing. Doors, teleporters, wind panels, and the like are activated upon contact, so don't even bother with this. Just remember that there's a clear difference between USE and USE ITEM, okay? If you've actually read this far, congratulations. Type this into the console window for a neat little prize: SKIN AUTO

The last two actions here are DROP WEAPON and DROP ITEM. These are handy for team-based game modes. In a nutshell, you lose the currently equipped weapon/item and throw it slightly in front of you, so a team member can pick it up and use it. I woudn't recommend setting DROP WEAPON, because weapons don't disappear when picked up in MM8BDM under normal server settings.

DROP ITEM is handy though, when your friend desperately needs a W-Tank to refill his Yamato Spear, and you happen to have taken three W-Tanks from the enemy base. Extremely situational, yes, but it's nice to have the option available. Please note that in regular every-master-for-themselves modes like standard Deathmatch and Terminator, the DROP ITEM action does nothing. It's nice to know that you can't accidentally give up your E-Tank to an enemy, eh?



Other Nifty Stuff: SAY, *TEAM SAY, *VOTE YES, *VOTE NO, *CONSOLE OPEN, *SHOW MAP

SAY and TEAM SAY are used for online play. Obviously, SAY allows you to type in text and display it to all users on the server, even spectators. The same is true for TEAM SAY, except that the message is only broadcasted to those players who are on the same team as you. For obvious reasons, using TEAM SAY on a game mode without teams makes the message display only to yourself! SAY is, by default, assigned to T, which is out of the way and easy to reach when you need it. If you would like to use TEAM SAY, I recommend placing it on the Y, 5, or 6 keys. Right next to the SAY button, yet still out of the way so it doesn't get accidentally mashed during a firefight.

The two VOTE actions are used for when someone calls a vote on an online server. Votes do things like propose a possible map change, or kick an abusive user. The default keys are Page Up for YES and Page Down for NO. These are just fine for me, but your mileage may vary, so feel free to stick these anywhere is convenient for you.

An extremely useful yet under-rated action is the SHOW MAP action. Depending on your game settings, it will pull up a gray-and-white map that shows the stage layout as well as your current position, a la Legend of Zelda. Alternatively, it will place a transparent map overlay on your screen, with the map boundaries drawn in a light green color and your player's position represented by your crosshairs. Really easy to use and handy in massive stages like Mr. X's Fortress or Knight Man Castle. If you end up using SHOW MAP, remember to change your game settings to whatever style of map you prefer to use.

The last key that you *might* need is OPEN CONSOLE. Usually, it's out of the way and tucked over in this key --> ` <-- right here. Only advanced Doom/Skulltag/MM8BDM users really need to take advantage of the console. It's mainly used for specialized functions like entering cheats, activating hidden skins, or joining remote servers as an administrator or by IP.



Thanks for reading, and happy fragging!
SmashBroPlusB

You're free to use this and spread the knowledge, but you have to do it for free and you must also give me credit. Failure to credit SmashBro will result in being hunted down and Charge Kick'd in the Crash Bombs, if ya know what I mean. ;)