Yoshi Patch "Update" 1/17/2011

[MissingNumber]

This was originally supposed to be a small patch with small coding and graphical updates and released a week after the 1.1 update, but I think I got a little carried away.
As always any changes made are listed in the update log, enjoy
Update Log

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  /  Another Yoshi v1.2+1               /
 /                   -Update Log-        /
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Version 1.2+1 Update                 01/14/11
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[SYS]Added Negative Edge. For those who don't know,
this basically means you can use special moves by either pushing
or releasing a button. For example, a hadoken can be
used by either doing a down->forward motion then pressing
a punch button, or doing a down->forward motion and
releasing a punch button.
[SYS]Added a new Dive Roll mechanic. A full explanation
is in the readme.
[SYS]Added damage reduction.
[SYS]Decided to go the SVC route and changed it so that his
forward throw is LP+LK, and his backward throw is SP+SK.
[BUFF]AI!!! (Well a start anyway . Seriously
though I'm pretty lost as far as AI goes, so any
feedback/pointers will be greatly appreciated.)
[BUFF]Standing Strong Punch has a longer hitpause, and
a slightly increased damage output.
[BUFF]Egg throw comes out slightly faster.
[BUFF]Chained SK has a slightly longer hitstun, making it possible to combo
from (if you're fast enough ).
[BUFF]Fire Breath has a higher damage output.
[BUFF]Added a couple new air command moves, Tail Slash, and Double Kick.
[BUFF]Changed the way the start-up for Yoshi Stampede
connects. Instead of running into the enemy and then
uppercutting them, now he'll throw an uppercut once
he gets to a certain distance from the enemy. Basically
it's a bit harder to avoid now.
[BUFF]Ranged grab has gained a small amount of blockstun.
[NERF]Lowered his walking speed.
[NERF]Ground Pound falls a little slower, and it is a little more noticeable.
[NERF]Low Tail Strike is a little slower.
[NERF]Yoshi Stampede has a slightly lower
damage output.
[NERF]Egg Roll and EX Egg Roll have a longer
recover time.
[BUFF/NERF]LP Egg throw flies slightly lower, but also
goes a little further.
[BUFF/NERF]Lowered the priority on the attack at
the start of Yoshi Bomb, but I also extended the
attack window, both reach wise and time wise.
[BUFF/NERF]Made Metal Yoshi more boss-ish. A full
explanation on the changes is in the readme.
[FIX]Backwards ranged grab didn't hit aerial opponents like it was
supposed to.
[FIX]Made the Fire Breath command stricter, there were
times where it would activate at random.
[FIX]Fixed Metal Yoshi's gravity modifier, so
he won't go through the floor during grabs.
[FIX]Created a custom state for when the enemy is
being trampled during Yoshi Stampede, there were
times where the enemy would get up too early and
the attack wouldn't finish correctly.
[MISC]Made a lot of subtle changes to the stampede
itself. I reduced the amount of screen shaking,
the Yoshis run a little slower, and I balanced out
the amount of stepping sounds, since before too many
would play at once causing other sounds to not play
at all. I also added a low tremor sound in the
background. All in all I think it looks more...
presentable
[MISC]New sprites and animations in some spots, but
I'll leave you to figure those out
[MISC]Re-organized the readme a bit.
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Version 1.1 Update                  08/09/10
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[BUFF]Fire Breath comes out a little faster now.
[BUFF]Low Tail Strike can now hit downed opponents.
[BUFF]Super Fire Breath's damage is increased.
[FIX]Removed the infinite priority in the Yoshi
Stampede start-up movement.
[FIX]Smash Headbutt's auto-block feature only
guards 1 hit, as opposed to before where it makes
him invincible.
[FIX]Adjusted the throw hitbox, as there were times
where the throw would miss if the enemy was too
close.
[FIX]Adjusted the clsn's of several animations
[MISC]Changed the Large Portrait, but I included the
old one (portrait2.pcx) in the graphics folder in
case you wanted to switch back. 
[MISC]Made it so you could cancel into a jump after
hitting an enemy with a launcher. This makes it easier
to start an air-combo.
[MISC]As requested, Yoshi Stampede has multi-colored
Yoshis. Unlike before where they only matched your
palette.

Readme/Movelist

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   /  Another Yoshi                                   /
  /                Version - 1.2                      /
 /                    Made by Mike S. Densky   /
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Key:
LP = x       S = Start
SP = y      *D = down
LK = a      *F = forward
SK = b      *B = back
P = x-or-y  *U = up
K = a-or-b

SE = Super Energy
SE Stock = 1 Lvl on the Super Bar/1000 SE

*A combination of the two denotes a diagonal
DF = down-forward diagonal for instance.
Example: Hadoken: D,DF,F,P

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Basic System Workings
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Double Jump: (Air) U
-Self explanatory

Run: F,F
-Self explanatory

Back Dash: B,B
-A short hop backwards, good for a quick retreat.

Grab: LK+LP
Turn Grab: SP+SK
-Unblockable attacks performed next to the
opponent, mostly as punishment for turtle-ing.
*Yoshi's grabs work slightly different than usual,
if his opponent isn't close enough to grab he will
send his tongue out to try and grab them. His grab
is blockable once he sends out his tongue, but it will
also be able to hit an enemy in the air.

Dive Roll
-While running, press down or down forward to do a quick
roll. The roll goes through most high attacks and projectiles,
but can be risky, because you don't have any control
while rolling. You will end up in a crouching position
after the roll ends.

Recovery Roll
-While downed, hold either Forward or Back to roll
in that direction when you get up.

Basic Chaining
-You can link basic+command moves together, from light->Strong.
-Normals + Commands -> Specials, Supers, or the Ultimate Attack.
Ex. LP->SP or SK, A.LP->A.SP or SK, C.LK->C.SK or C.SP
    LP->SP->Special

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Personal Actions
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|Standing|
Taunt : S
-Mock your opponent to gain SE.
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|Crouching|
None
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|Air|
None

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Basic and Command Attacks
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|Standing|
Jab : LP

Strong Punch : SP

Rising Headbutt : DF, SP
   -Your basic uppercut, just with the head rather
   than the arm. Works as a short launcher for air-combos.

Side Kick : LK

Tail Strike : SK

Low Tail Strike : DF, SK
   -Yoshi snaps his tail at the opponents legs.
   *Hits low.
   *Can hit downed opponents.
   *Cannot be chained into.
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|Crouching|
Tail Snap : LP or LK

Tongue Sweep : SP

Slide : SK
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|Air|
Jab : LP

Strong Punch : SP

Weak Kick : LK

Double Kick : (During Weak Kick) LK
   -A quick follow-up kick for extra damage.

Head Stomp : D, LK
   -Yoshi bounces off his enemy's head for an extra jump.

Tail Strike :(During Neutral, or Backwards Jump)SK

Tail Slash : (During Forward Jump)SK
   -An overhead tail strike that sends the enemy to the
   floor.
   
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Special Attacks
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|Ground|
Fire Breath : (Charge)B,F, K
   -Spits a small cluster of fire balls at the
   opponent.

Yoshi Bomb : (Charge)D,U, K
   -Yoshi leaps in the air and strikes the opponent
   below. You get an extra attack if you are standing
   next to the enemy at the start of the jump.
   *Can hit downed opponents.
   *Cannot be blocked low.
   
Egg Roll : F,F, K
   -Yoshi encases himself in an egg, and charges
   at the opponent.

Egg Throw : D,DF,F, P
   -Tosses an egg at the opponent. The egg can
   ricochet off the "wall".
   
Yoshi Headbutt : D,DB,B, P
   -A strong headbutt attack. That's it
   

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|Air|
ParaYoshi Charge : F,F
   -Yoshi does a quick air dash forward. Deals slight damage,
   good for setting up an overhead attack.

Ground Pound : D,D, SK
   -Basically Yoshi Bomb, only without the leap.
   It deals less damage, and has slightly lower priority
   than it's counter part.
   
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EX Special Attacks               [1/2 an SE Stock]
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|Ground|
Fire Burst : (Charge)B,F, LK+SK
   -Spits multiple clusters of fire balls at the
   opponent.

Super Yoshi Bomb : (Charge)D,U, LK+SK
   -A much quicker version of the Yoshi Bomb, deals
   a little less damage, but has slightly less recover
   time, and creates a shockwave on impact.

Smash Headbutt : D,DB,B, LP+SP
   -A very strong headbutt attack. Sends the opponent
   flying into the "wall" on impact. Works
   like a counter if hit before attacking.

Egg Collider : F,F, LK+SK
   -Yoshi encases himself in an egg, and charges
   at the opponent, dealing multiple hits before
   sending the enemy flying.

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|Air|
Super Ground Pound : D,D, LK+SK
   -Basically Super Yoshi Bomb, only without the leap.
   It deals less damage, and has slightly lower priority
   than it's counter part.

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Super Attacks                         [1 SE Stock]
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|Ground|
Super Fire Breath : D,DB,B,D,DB,B, K
   - Yoshi sends out a stream of fire at his
   opponent.
   *The flames can be controlled slightly by holding
   a direction.

Egg Launcher : F,B,DB,D,DF,F, P
   - Yoshi encases his enemy inside an egg, and
   throws them harshly against the "wall".
   *While spinning hold a direction to move slowly.
   *In simul mode the enemy in the egg can hit
   it's partner. Also you can hurt the partner while
   spinning.
   
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Ultimate Attack                  [Whole Super Bar]
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|Ground|
Yoshi Stampede : D,DB,B,DB,D,DF,F, LP+LK
   - Yoshi charges at his opponent, if his attack
   is successful he calls the rest of the herd to
   trample his target.
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Combos & Chaining
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Unique Chains
-LP and LK -> each other, also normals, and
command moves that use a higher strength.
Low Tail Strike is an exception.
-Slide -> Yoshi Bomb(LK Version)
-Low Tail Strike -> SK.
-Parayoshi Charge -> Ground Pound, or Head Stomp.
-Yoshi Headbutt -> Supers, or Ultimate Attack

Sample Combos
-LP->LK->SK->Special Attack
-Low Tail Strike->SK->Special Attack
-C.LK(x3) -> Slide -> Yoshi Bomb(LK Version)
-[Corner]Egg Collider(Ending Attack)->Rising Headbutt->A.LK->A.SK
-A.LK->A.SK->LP->LK->Rising Headbutt->A.LP->Double Kick->A.SP->Parayoshi Charge

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Metal Yoshi
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Metal Yoshi is a mid-boss version based on the
Metal characters from Super Smash Bros.

-Super Armor
-His AI is slightly different.
-No damage dampening
-Standing Strong Punch is slower, but it is a lot
stronger and sends the foe flying.
-Tail Slash slams the opponent to the ground even
if standing.
-Both Strong and EX headbutts are unblockable, and
send the enemy to the "wall."
-He has a higher level of gravity. Making him hard
to throw, but at the same time he is pretty much
ground bound.
-A much slower walking speed.
-Super Yoshi Bomb/Super Ground Pound creates multiple
shockwaves.
-He can't use Yoshi Stampede.
-He has some other weaknesses too, but where's the
fun in telling you?

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Credits
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-Nintendo for creating Yoshi.
-Elecbyte for creating MUGEN.
-Myself for doing the sprites + coding.
-VirtualTek for creating FighterFactory.
-MFGG for the Classic Yoshi voice rips.
-Seanaltly & Cybaster because I used their characters as
a reference for how to set up an AI
-MaxBeta & Seanaltly for contributing improvements.
-Posters from Mugen Guild & Infantry for all the feedback.
-Winane for providing the base coding for super
armor & AI.
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Final Words of Wisdom
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Yoshi & my other MUGEN works are open-source unless
stated otherwise. All I ask is that you give me credit
if you use anything from the character in your own.

Any questions or ideas for/about the character my
email is gameaddict3@hotmail.com

Download Here:
http://msspace98.webs.com/mugenrelated.htm

EDIT:
Since people are having problems getting on the site (or having problems with the .txt -> .zip conversions ) I'm putting up a couple sendspace links.

Full Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/b8xhh3
Update Fix: http://www.sendspace.com/file/25cquc

If you downloaded Yoshi after 1/17/2011 9:40AM you do not need to get the fix.

[Slayer]

Really nice update

[Skeletor-EX]

Ok... I wasn't gonna try him, but I felt: Why not?! I could always delete him... Though I choose NOT to mix characters like this, with serious fighters, I have to say, he's pretty decent! He plays well, and is fairly solid. He needs better hit sounds, and although those fire sounds seem accurate to Yoshi, they're dated, and could be upgraded in my opinion. He would also be great as a six button character. Again, just my opinion... Other than that, he's aight!  You've even added some chaining, and a bit of a launcher into his game play which is always a good thing, and a preference of mine... Not bad...!

So will Link be updated as well?     That's something to look forward to...! 

[MissingNumber]

Really nice update

Thank You

Ok... I wasn't gonna try him, but I felt: Why not?! I could always delete him...

He needs better hit sounds, and although those fire sounds seem accurate to Yoshi, they're dated, and could be upgraded in my opinion.

The hit sounds thing is sort of a personal preference, since I like to change the default hit sounds in my mugen every so often it's kind of pointless if your characters don't use them

As far as the fire sounds go, yeah they are pretty dated, but I used them for a kind of nostalgic effect. I could probably add a switch in a later update for either the classic or newer sounds though.

You've even added some chaining, and a bit of a launcher into his game play which is always a good thing, and a preference of mine... Not bad...!

So will Link be updated as well?     That's something to look forward to...! 

Thank you
I tried finding a playstyle that mixes things from the more "down to earth" fighters, with the zanier mechanics from games like MVC. I plan on using it for my later/revamped releases as well.

Link is probably going to be revamped next actually

Also, if you don't mind me asking, what did you think of the AI? Yoshi is my first character with a custom AI and I was wondering if it needed anything or if there was any problems with it (glitches and the like). Thanks in advance.