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Mugen Tips (updated!)

·         First, get Mugen here and read its tutorial to install characters and stages.

·         Download Mugen Editing Ensemble or Fighter Factory to create and edit stages characters and screenpacks.

·         Download dwchar file and drag it to your char's sff file to have older DOS characters to work on winmugen or 

            simply make a backup in MEE or FF 

·         Make sure your soundcard acceleration is low (or you have the right plugins) so mugen wont freeze or crash.

·     Change sff parameters in backgrounds from '\' to '/' for Dos stages to work in Winmugen  (from Wucash0)

·         Character and stage editing tips: 

o        AIR=Animation file to edit contact

o        CNS=Constants and/or State file to fiddle with the speed, strength, size and timing

o        SFF=Sprite fix to swap/put sprites in

o        CMD=Command files to change controls

o        ACT=Pallete files to change colors

o        DEF=Definitions file to change names

o        SND=replace Wav sound files

·         To fix palettes and sprites, organize the sprites by putting the non shared palettes in the beginning or 

            the end of Fighter Factory or Mugen Editing Ensemble.  Constantly saving sprites/changing palettes can cause 

        characters to malfunction although usually its static within the editor.  Scroll while using the pencil tool when fixing glitches.

·           DEF file tip: If a char doesn't load block any unwanted parameters with the ';' symbol before the file name. You can check the bad 

              Parameters through warnings. Usually when loading a character it will say what needs to be blocked then simply read 

                the status in debug mode to see what needs to be fixed.

·         Build concepts like these with programs like mspaint, photoshop or illustrator before making character design...           

            (Original styles arent always Capcomized because of unique types of characterizations programmers implement)

·         Use Font editor and head over to Mugenation to change font types. For other programs such as character files (like the original KFM character 

            which comes with Mugen) have original code to get the hang of creating characters or use programs such as Tag Team generator for Tag Team. Algorithms in CNS usually connect one point to the other.  

·         More connections and better timing create complex moves with the source code given to you by editing programs.

·         Make a spritesheet with a few dozen frankensprites on one page at a time for consistency

·         Make sure to include required animations and align sprites. Excluded animations usually default your character to a standing motion.

·         Mugen Problems you should ignore:  Player two has a default mirrored image.  When you fly and turn, it glitches.  Mp3s in 

               Backgrounds won't always play.  Too many characters can result in crashes.

·         Test hot-pick keys, f1-12 have various functions like screen capture and win or draw

·         For Coding Mugen

o        Edit cfg files with notepad for higher resolutions and fullscreen capture.

o        Font is for editing lifebars and stuff.        

o        Open your def files in your mugen for extra effects such as sparks and sounds.

·         Add sound from mp3 websites like this one or convert them into ogg. 

·         Get a video connector, hook it up to a large hdtv (preferably Component/ HDMI), with two xbox usb controllers or try X-Mugen and have fun!  

Guidlines

-Frankensprites should be made with at least 500 capcomized sprites with 'aggressive' anime transitions

-Frames should be fluid and colors not outlined specified with 4 to 6 tones in each color

-For voice recording its good to use samples of words with up to three phrases

-Code should be readable and follow suitable strength variation

-There are different creative styles that use Capcom frankenspriting which make new styles. The originals are simplified comic versions.

-Sign a petition, because remaking a Marvel vs DC game takes one exact style. :(

-That's it for now, I'm learning myself. 

    Sources from these characters can be found on the respectable creator websites of Marvel and DC Comics .  The Mugen engine's source code is owned and created by Elecbyte.  All characters are owned by their respected creators.  Need a place to host your dc/marvel/amalgam Mugen character?  This page is updated monthly and I accept Capcom style DC Marvel betas/complete projects which follow the guidelines above.  Got voices for the unfinished WIP characters?  Send to Marvelvsdcu@yahoo.com  

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