Unofficial Project M Ridley - CLASSIC RIDLEY BETA RELEASED! 31/10/16

[BaganSmashBros]

Now for the biggest part; testing the images in-game.

EDIT: I don't have any way to screencap this, but it seems to work fine on my end. It doesn't freeze the game, at least.

Good.

You guys probably know about this already, but


With your Ridley mod being so popular, applying would be really neat. Of course, I don't know what exactly the team is looking for, most likely coding wizards, but still something to consider.

I know about this. Beta testers showed me a while ago. But im not sure. My animations, while a lot better than in most mods, still need a lot more work to fit and im not that great with coding. I would be applying on day 1 before, but after looking at how great SSBB and SSB4 animations are, especially when compared to my animations, i think i won't get far with that. And im forced to use BrawlBox (i have Maya, but it can't export animations as, well, animations for whatever reasons), so, there are more limitations with animations.

 

[Hidan]

It's like you've said though, while you're not the best right now, I'd consider you fairly good at animating. Ultimately I wouldn't pass up the opportunity, especially someone as gifted as yourself. You've proven yourself to be very dedicated and I'm sure you've improved greatly even since when you started on this back in September. The PM team will probably see your potential and dedication as well (well, they already have taken notice). I'd say go for it, because who knows what this could lead to.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

It's like you've said though, while you're not the best right now, I'd consider you fairly good at animating. Ultimately I wouldn't pass up the opportunity, especially someone as gifted as yourself. You've proven yourself to be very dedicated and I'm sure you've improved greatly even since when you started on this back in September. The PM team will probably see your potential and dedication as well (well, they already have taken notice). I'd say go for it, because who knows what this could lead to.

Im still not sure about this whole thing. I'll think about it.
And thanks.

 

[Nefnoj]

Yeah, dedication is important, a lot of good modders never finish or persist on anything, they have a lot of abandoned works-in-progresses. You don't. I'd also like to take this opportunity to point out your clever brain. You all were able to take a character who's always been too big and has always had a questionable moveset, and make him work comfortably without seeming too unnatural.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Yeah, dedication is important, a lot of good modders never finish or persist on anything, they have a lot of abandoned works-in-progresses. You don't. I'd also like to take this opportunity to point out your clever brain. You all were able to take a character who's always been too big and has always had a questionable moveset, and make him work comfortably without seeming too unnatural.

Technically, i have 1 abandoned work-in-progress (SSBC Ridley mod), but that was due to being unable to go any further with it.
Thanks for that.

But i also have to thank those who helped shape up the moveset through the 4 months since the mod was released and even before that. You all are responsible for this in one way or another. While i was the one who came up with the original ideas for the moveset, you helped improve it.

 

[Nefnoj]

Technically, i have 1 abandoned work-in-progress (SSBC Ridley mod), but that was due to being unable to go any further with it.

So... Your only abandoned work-in-progress is really just a super early version of this, right?
What's SSBC?

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

You really need to give yourself more credit man, this mod really is amazing and with the help of the PMDT it could be even better plus official.

It's worth a shot at the very least

 

[BaganSmashBros]

So... Your only abandoned work-in-progress is really just a super early version of this, right?
What's SSBC?

Kinda. More like my previous attempt when i still wasn't experienced enough and used already existing mod as a base. I think its a good thing that i couldn't finish it. Its like loosing your arm and then at some point getting cybertnetic replacement and some chocolate.
Its "Super Smash Bros. Crusade", a SSB fan game with a lot of playable characters (with only 1 anime character rather than like 3 of 4, but i still don't support this decision), including Ridley. Unfortunately, controls and sprites in this game aren't exactly the best, with sprites clashing with each other and just Samus. I was using their Ridley's moveset for moveset before with some changes here and there and im still using some parts of him for my version (one of victory animations, Up Smash, old FThrow before its last part was replaced with point-blank fireball shot, old jab finisher, one of the BAirs and v1.9's DAir).

You really need to give yourself more credit man, this mod really is amazing and with the help of the PMDT it could be even better plus official.

It's worth a shot at the very least

Thanks. It certainly would be better with their help. Just needs to have the model, balancing and animations improved. And the last one was getting handled by a member of PMDT at some point, but i haven't heard of him since April (and im still waiting for Week 3's animations to be put on youtube...maybe i could use them for something like i did with some of his animations).

I guess so. We'll see how it goes.

 

[latinking]

Welp, I saw the E3 Nintendo videos. Disappointing.
Congratulations BaganSmashBros. Your upcoming 2.0 mod, among other fan-made projects like AM2R, have been able to get me more Metroid-hyped than what Nintendo unveiled in the last 24 hours.

 

[Nefnoj]

Welp, I saw the E3 Nintendo videos. Disappointing.
Congratulations BaganSmashBros. Your upcoming 2.0 mod, among other fan-made projects like AM2R, have been able to get me more Metroid-hyped than what Nintendo unveiled in the last 24 hours.

I actually like the idea of the new Metroid game. That weird Chibi style will slaughter it though.

 

[latinking]

I actually like the idea of the new Metroid game. That weird Chibi style will slaughter it though.

Federation Forces should have been the bonus game included with a new, full-fledged Metroid title, instead of being the main game itself.

Prime Hunters had it's own main game along with the fun multiplayer that was fairly popular back in my highschool days. It didn't need weird Chibi artstyle to be ''cool'' or ''attractive''. I thought Metroid was one of the few Nintendo franchises with a serious tone to it.

Why not make Prime Hunters 2 with co-operative missions, the latter which seems to be the main focus of Federation Forces? What exactly is stopping them from taking Prime Hunters and making it better than before?

In any case, my faith in Metroid fans is extremely positive by seeing the number of dislikes and comments in the youtube trailer of Federation Forces and um... Ball Blaster....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGu3Xe1uUUg

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

Prime Hunters also didn't sell too well, though...

Besides, we're getting off-topic here. On the topic of Ridley, I've posted a question to Nanobuds on Reddit about his status; basically, if they've considered making him a Clone Engine character or if they're leaving the development to us.

 

[Nefnoj]

Prime Hunters also didn't sell too well, though...

Besides, we're getting off-topic here. On the topic of Ridley, I've posted a question to Nanobuds on Reddit about his status; basically, if they've considered making him a Clone Engine character or if they're leaving the development to us.

Nano's really good at community communicatiton... Even though he says whateveer he wants regardless of whether or not it's true.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Prime Hunters also didn't sell too well, though...

Besides, we're getting off-topic here. On the topic of Ridley, I've posted a question to Nanobuds on Reddit about his status; basically, if they've considered making him a Clone Engine character or if they're leaving the development to us.

You shouldn't have done that.

Nano's really good at community communicatiton... Even though he says whateveer he wants regardless of whether or not it's true.

Its a good thing though. Its harder to tell if he is leaking info or just joking in such case.

Welp, I saw the E3 Nintendo videos. Disappointing.
Congratulations BaganSmashBros. Your upcoming 2.0 mod, among other fan-made projects like AM2R, have been able to get me more Metroid-hyped than what Nintendo unveiled in the last 24 hours.

Thanks i guess. And AM2R is awesome.


I think i should go beyond just remaking the animation of Final Smash. So, should i make it hit only once like it does in Other M, but have knockback on it very high or make it hit several times until opponent reaches the tip of the stream of fire?

 

[OmegaX5000]

I vote for the multi-hit option.

 

[Wolley2xjd]

I vote for the multi-hit option.

I 2nd this.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Another new addition to the mod - more varied/less repetitive sounds and just overall different voice. Now he uses SSB4 (same as in Brawl, except edited to fit his attacks), Metroid Prime and Other M voices with Adolescent Ridley's hiss for his Down Taunt. SFX is still reused sometimes, but not as often. Also, Ridley-X's roar is not as loud as it was before. Thanks to @themaziest for most of the sounds used. While this isn't as necessary as it was before since he doesn't roars as much, its still nice to have.
And just to save time and space, Ridley will jump up if his Final Smash is used. Not to too high for it to miss, but not too low for his tail to touch the ground. Animation i'll use as a reference this time will be his Other M animation used when he is charging up a giant fireball while in the air because this animation is a lot more...er...active. He will still aim straight forward and he won't close his mouth that quickly.

 

[Wolley2xjd]

Another new addition to the mod - more varied/less repetitive sounds and just overall different voice. Now he uses SSB4 (same as in Brawl, except edited to fit his attacks), Metroid Prime and Other M voices with Adolescent Ridley's hiss for his Down Taunt. SFX is still reused sometimes, but not as often. Also, Ridley-X's roar is not as loud as it was before. Thanks to @themaziest for most of the sounds used. While this isn't as necessary as it was before since he doesn't roars as much, its still nice to have.
And just to save time and space, Ridley will jump up if his Final Smash is used. Not to too high for it to miss, but not too low for his tail to touch the ground. Animation i'll use as a reference this time will be his Other M animation used when he is charging up a giant fireball while in the air because this animation is a lot more...er...active. He will still aim straight forward and he won't close his mouth that quickly.

This move?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

This move?

Yes...i guess.


I've got GFX for it working already. Just need to fix last part because fire around his mouth suddenly reappears, but not where it should be. But for now, only GFX is ready.

 

[Akzomp]

Could someone provide a Dolphin Project M Ridley install tutorial? If I switch the normal PM files to the Ridley mod ones and run PM off Gecko on Dolphin, there are no apparent changes and Pit is still Pit, not Ridley.

If I use a Project M ISO builder and replace the files in the builder, then Ridley does replace Pit, but all of the fighters aren't unlocked, and Dolphin crashes when loading a stage.

PLEASE HELP! I would love to play this amazing mod!

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Could someone provide a Dolphin Project M Ridley install tutorial? If I switch the normal PM files to the Ridley mod ones and run PM off Gecko on Dolphin, there are no apparent changes and Pit is still Pit, not Ridley.

If I use a Project M ISO builder and replace the files in the builder, then Ridley does replace Pit, but all of the fighters aren't unlocked, and Dolphin crashes when loading a stage.

PLEASE HELP! I would love to play this amazing mod!

Do you just merge the folders and replace the files? And are you using codes folder included? Where do you put the files/folders?

 

[Akzomp]

Do you just merge the folders and replace the files? And are you using codes folder included? Where do you put the files/folders?

I replace the files in the Ridley mod with the normal PM ones, including the one in the codes folder. As far as I can tell, I'm installing it right, it might just be a Dolphin/PM compatibility issue as a whole, if that makes any sense (normal Project M works fine on my Dolphin).

Thanks for the reply! I really want this mod to be ported into official Project M. I would love to have Ridley in there!

 

[Szion]

any recent vids of the work?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

I replace the files in the Ridley mod with the normal PM ones, including the one in the codes folder. As far as I can tell, I'm installing it right, it might just be a Dolphin/PM compatibility issue as a whole, if that makes any sense (normal Project M works fine on my Dolphin).

Thanks for the reply! I really want this mod to be ported into official Project M. I would love to have Ridley in there!

Wait, it should be in reverse. You should be replacing PIT's PM files with Ridley mod.

No problems. And same thing here.

any recent vids of the work?

But this is already pretty outdated (Side B now works a bit differently and he doesn't throws opponent as quickly, his FTilt is different, he has new Up Taunt, his SFX has been replaced, his entry animation has been replaced, etc).

 

[Akzomp]

Wait, it should be in reverse. You should be replacing PIT's PM files with Ridley mod.

Oh, yes, that's what I meant. I said it wrong. I put the Ridley files in place of Pit.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Oh, yes, that's what I meant. I said it wrong. I put the Ridley files in place of Pit.

Then thats accurate. If that doesn't works, then i don't know whats wrong.

 

[Akzomp]

Then thats accurate. If that doesn't works, then i don't know whats wrong.

Hmmm... well, thank's for the replies anyways. Maybe I will figure something out. Or, later I could record myself installing the mod, and you could make sure I did it right and see if you can notice the problem.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Hmmm... well, thank's for the replies anyways. Maybe I will figure something out. Or, later I could record myself installing the mod, and you could make sure I did it right and see if you can notice the problem.

Before all of this, take a look at that tutorial in the first post of the thread. Maybe it will help.

New entry animation done:

Based off his animation from Brawl when he returns to the stage and intro cutscene of his boss fight in Other M. I like it a lot more than previous animation.

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

Also, a bit of fun Bagan's (apparently) had on his own with how Ridley's used;

Meet Pitley...Rit....Ridpit....Pitely? Whatever, it's Ridley with a laurel, gauntlets and a bowsword. And four wings!

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Also, a bit of fun Bagan's (apparently) had on his own with how Ridley's used;

Meet Pitley...Rit....Ridpit....Pitely? Whatever, it's Ridley with a laurel, gauntlets and a bowsword. And four wings!

...didn't expected this to be posted here. I should have added his tunic too, but he was too big for it. And his name should be Canyon.


Well, i have only 3 days left. Most of the stuff is done, fortunately, but it probably won't have any dramatic entrance like first release did. Oh well.

 

[PseudoTypical]

If you feel you have to wait slightly longer to include everything you'd planned for in this release, I don't think anyone would blame you. Polish is always a good thing.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

If you feel you have to wait slightly longer to include everything you'd planned for in this release, I don't think anyone would blame you. Polish is always a good thing.

...i guess you're right, but...Yeah, i'll think about it. I doubt i'll need to do it.

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

If you feel you have to wait slightly longer to include everything you'd planned for in this release, I don't think anyone would blame you. Polish is always a good thing.

Eh, I'd say pretty much all of the staff is comfortable with releasing the mod at this stage. Besides, we have 72 hours left before release; that's enough to at least polish the bigger things.

If we decided that it's not quite satisfactory after release, then we'll probably just make a, say 3.0.1 or something that fixes the gripes. But for now, we're pretty close to satisfied with what we have.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Eh, I'd say pretty much all of the staff is comfortable with releasing the mod at this stage. Besides, we have 72 hours left before release; that's enough to at least polish the bigger things.

If we decided that it's not quite satisfactory after release, then we'll probably just make a, say 3.0.1 or something that fixes the gripes. But for now, we're pretty close to satisfied with what we have.

Um, it should be 2.0.1 then.

 

[PseudoTypical]

Well, if you guys are happy, I'm sure we'll be happy. Can't wait to try it when it's released.

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Well, if you guys are happy, I'm sure we'll be happy. Can't wait to try it when it's released.

I hope that it will remain this way.

 

[Wolley2xjd]

Here's a question, will there be a video released after version 2.0 out showcasing his new moves?

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

Here's a question, will there be a video released after version 2.0 out showcasing his new moves?

We're working on it, don't fret.

 

[Mapet]

Is the program for Pit/Ridley file switching still being released along with 2.0?

 

[BaganSmashBros]

Is the program for Pit/Ridley file switching still being released along with 2.0?

It won't be available at launch. Thats something im sure about.


Well, Final Smash is done now. It works like a mix of Mario Finale and Zero Laser - it pushes opponent far forward, then finishes off after some time with a very powerful hitbox that lasts for few frames. It has lower duration now and hitbox doesn't stays in place, but it has a lot more range than before and still is guaranteed to kill at 0%. This doesn't means everything is ready for the release though.