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[joY]

Just downloaded the PJ64K pack for Window's 7 since I updated my OS (finally), it seemed to be running Smash fine until it suddenly refused to open the game. I can't even load the rom anymore for some reason haha.

I redownloaded the client and the rom. I fiddled with the plug-in's. Nothing.

Possible solutions?

 

[KnitePhox]

Just downloaded the PJ64K pack for Window's 7 since I updated my OS (finally), it seemed to be running Smash fine until it suddenly refused to open the game. I can't even load the rom anymore for some reason haha.

I redownloaded the client and the rom. I fiddled with the plug-in's. Nothing.

Possible solutions?

download the link in my description

 

[joY]

download the link in my description

Same problem. Getting the error: failed to open file.

 

[M!nt]

File->Choose Rom Directory

then File->Refresh Rom List

 

[joY]

File->Choose Rom Directory

then File->Refresh Rom List

That was it! Thanks!

 

[kys]

This is the fourth time someone different (I think) has had this problem in the last 3 days. More newcomers maybe?

 

[joY]

Nope! Just overlooked it haha

 

[Sangoku]

This is the fourth time someone different (I think) has had this problem in the last 3 days. More newcomers maybe?

This is one of the most common question, after raw data obviously.

Hello, i wanna record videos from kialleria and i dont know how to do it...

There are two ways to do. Either you record directly the screen while playing with a software (Fraps, hypercam, dxtory, ...). Or, the other way is to use PJ64k's built in recording function. Before starting a game (P2P or server, doesn't matter) tick the box called "record game". Once finished, go back to the main kaillera window and choose "playback" where you would choose between server or P2P. Select the game you recorded and the emulator should start with the game you recorded. Note that no video is recorded that way, the files created (.KREC) are only informations for the emulator, such as which button is pressed on which frame. The you need to record the screen again while playing back (with fraps, hypercam, dxtory, ...). If you want to record alone, I don't think PJ64 can allow that without going to a server. Mupen however allows that (utilities, movie, start movie recording). Be carefull with the input settings though, changing emu might change a few things.

The answer is a bit late, hope it will help anyway.

 

[asianaussie]

im curious as to whether anybody here has actively looked for and integrated option selects into their play

for the uninformed, option selects are a fighting-game term where you perform a series of inputs, and the game will change your actions depending on what is possible at the time - they're prevalent in traditional fighters, where many moves have cancel periods upon hitting your opponent etc, but since smash doesn't have much of that, it's a bit harder to think up applicable ones

there are the simple ones, like mashing grab so you'll either perform f-throw or grab again, but people do that unconsciously by just mashing, and often don't recognise that it's an OS

just on theory, these are the (obvious) ones i came up with while procrastinating...most of them work on the principle of multiple commands being usable for throwing opponents when you've grabbed them

R > R - grab and f-throw OR grab and grab again when you miss
R > A - grab and f-throw OR grab and jab when you miss, can input jab-grab if you want
R > jab control stick backwards - grab and b-throw OR whiff grab, dash backwards...you can dash forward too if that matters
R > jab control stick upwards - grab and do nothing OR grab and jump to avoid probable punishment (this would be better if grabs didn't work on aerial characters, i guess)
R > u-smash command - grab and f-throw OR grab and u-smash when you miss
jump command > jab control stick down - jumps normally OR jumps and DI down if you get hit for jumping (especially out of shield)
Z > A > back/forward - shield a weak aerial and shield-grab > throw OR shield any aerial, take a jab, perform dodge roll - only works if they don't pause between aerial and doing the jab, i guess, plus it takes timing...pure theorycraft here, yay

never read anything about OS in smash, and probably for good reason, but playing other fighters ignited my curiosity

 

[The Star King]

Not too applicable to Smash I think. But one fighting game term I would like to see used is "meaty" stuff. I wanna tell people how beast meaty Falcon dairs are for platform tech chasing or something. Also the way I sometimes approach Kirby utilts with Falcon's dair is almost like a crossup lol, except it deals with utilts instead of blocking.

 

[asianaussie]

everyone in australia is blindly susceptible to cross-unders

SK confirmed as wanting to talk about falcon's meat

 

[Hiphiphooray]

So I started playing online and found out I get A LOT of lag spikes. Like I had over 500 when the other player had only 5. So I was wondering if there is anyway I can reduce this? like some tips and tricks to get my lagspikes at least down a little bit.

 

[asianaussie]

stop downloads
stop virus scans
stop media conversion
close background programs, including itunes
get a better computer
move closer to the server

 

[Krynxe]

Also, try a wired connection if you're using wireless.

 

[WOTG]

I dont understand how people move so fast on console, I can barely move.

 

[Froski]

I can say the same about online....

 

[WOTG]

I used 4 different controllers, including one with a renewed joystick and it feels so stiff. I don't get it. Maybe I'm just not made for the n64.

Spoiler

or maybe I should try a hori

 

[Froski]

I used 4 different controllers, including one with a renewed joystick and it feels so stiff. I don't get it. Maybe I'm just not made for the n64.

Spoiler

or maybe I should try a hori

The controller is always gonna feel stiff until you're used to it.

Just give it a while.

 

[joY]

The same will most definitely be the case with a Hori. Those joysticks, compared to the classic N64 controller joysticks, take some getting used to. Especially with a high rate of controller inputs like in Smash.

 

[WOTG]

For the record I've already been using a n64 controller, but my emulator range and deadzone is set different to how it is on console. Console just feels so stiff, can't even dash pivot. Seems like its only just me, cuz everyone else plays so well on console :|

 

[SuPeRbOoM]

time to do the edge to edge trick

 

[RickySSB]

time to do the edge to edge trick

no

Spoiler

nononononono

 

[WOTG]

time to do the edge to edge trick

I did that. Doesn't work for me on console... and is also why my deadzone and range is different on emulator

 

[SuPeRbOoM]

What do you mean it doesn't work? Must mean you're doing it wrong.

 

[WOTG]

He just doesn't jump far enough

 

[FooltheFlames]

Why doesnt 64 have its own Character Specific Discussion board anymore? Its really insulting and I think it deserves one. After all its still more competitive than Brawl...

 

[Sangoku]

http://www.smashboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=249

 

[Surri-Sama]

Why doesnt 64 have its own Character Specific Discussion board anymore? Its really insulting and I think it deserves one. After all its still more competitive than Brawl...

The real question is why we lost our competitive events section.

Could some mod / admin please answer this.


Someone should report my post so they see it lol.

 

[M!nt]

I think its because they wanted all the competitive events to be in one location for all three games.

 

[B Link]

He just doesn't jump far enough

Either your controller is too worn out/defective or you need to press it harder/play around with the angle you hit the stick at. At first I could only do it with my right thumb. See Sangoku's technical thread (I forgot what it's called, but he writes about the yoshi test around the beginning).

 

[The Star King]

Make sure you are tap jumping and rolling to the stick to the right ASAP (preferably before Yoshi leaves the ground)

 

[Elyssa Xey Hexen]

Do most characters have reliable methods for causing inescapable shield breaks, or can someone still typically get out by attempting to roll/jump/grab?

 

[asianaussie]

'inescapable shield breaks' are by definition inescapable

kirby, ness, yoshi have reliable shieldbreaking

luigi and maybe mario, samus have semi-reliable shieldbreaks, often leave the opponent with a tiny shield and can't follow-up

if you're a freak you can get it done with fox

most characters should just hit shield > grab

 

[Sangoku]

Every character has shieldbreaks. Look up house/jpleal channel on youtube to have examples. Practically though, what AA said. But Luigi's sh dair uair to upb is reliable. Mario's sh dair uair to usmash works too I believe. Link has zenyore's pseudo shieldbreak, dealing 54/55 shield HP (fair ftilt upb).

 

[asianaussie]

let's be honest, nobody is going run into luigi's on-the-spot d-airs and hold shield

if you do land the full d-air it's practical, yes

 

[Sangoku]

Sure, but it's still reliable. I think it's like asking does Luigi's sh dair uair combo? And someone answers no because nobody is going to run into it. Or maybe I misunderstood the initial question.

 

[ballin4life]

iirc mario dair uair usmash doesn't break a full shield (may depend on how many hits you get from the dair). but you can just do mario dair uair dair uair to break shield.

 

[The Star King]

ur rong ballin that does exactly 55% damage. although I personally do dair nair usmash not uair

 

[ballin4life]

i guess we can add "not getting all the dair hits in" to my list of mario dair uair failures

 

[SSBPete]

i dusted off the old console and made a combo. i recorded on a video camera (dont worry its really good quality) but for some reason, my computer wont read the video camera disc. im terrible with computers and all that jazz but i have a feeling im missing a required driver. can someone help me?