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(yes I know this is borderline impossible, but let me dream dammit)
CLIPPIT FOR SMASH!
Every 90s and 00s kid will remember this guy, maybe not fondly, but they'll remember him either way. Clippit, nicknamed "Clippy" by many, was the default "Office Assistant" in early versions of Microsoft Office, however he is commonly associated with Microsoft's Windows line of products as a whole. He's somewhat of a blank slate for the program's user, but he has a somewhat snarky appearance and is capable of transforming into various objects such as bicycles, atoms, and shovels. In his heyday he was parodied at every corner, and eventually after his discontinuation even Microsoft joined in on the mockery
Wait... is Cippit even a game character?
The short answer is no, but in the world of Smash that's a little more vague. Wii Fit Trainer is, by technicality, not from a game. While Wii Fit does include many minigames, the Wii Fit Trainers themselves were not part of the "game" aspect, instead being part of the basic exercises. Similarly, Windows is not a game, but has game-like elements such as easter eggs and minigames - Hall of Tortured Souls, anyone? Not just that, but the Nintendo DS, which is hardware like Windows, is considered a game series by Smash through the Pictochat stages. While Windows doesn't fit the regular eligibility guidelines for a game anywhere else, it would probably fit Smash's guidelines
What would Clippit do?
Clippit is a shapeshifter, a concept that hasn't been fully explored in Smash yet, a lot of his transformations already make for good Smash moves, and adding more wouldn't be too hard given how creative Microsoft got with the transformations, which means there is likely no strict style guide for what he can and can't become.
Additionally, Clippy's potential also comes from Windows itself - iconic Windows staples like the Recycle Bin and Start Menu show potential for moves, and classic Microsoft Entertainment Pack games like Space Cadet 3D Pinball, SkiFree, Chip's Challenge, Solitaire and, of course, Minesweeper could be used in moves, making him almost like a late 90s Mr. G&W.
Does Windows have enough material to use in a Challenger Pack?
You have NO idea just how much Windows could bring in a Challenger Pack. The sample midis have a variety of catchy tunes that could make for great remixes (though I'd prefer their original general midi glory), Title.WMA and its Server 2003 counterpart would fit in Smash too, 3D Pinball's theme is a very epic tune that could be perfect for an orchestral remix, and you could even string together a new song out of iconic sounds from classic Windows versions.
there's a lot of potential for a Windows Spirit Board. It would admittedly be quite hard to construct a battle against the individual Office Assistants, but they could absolutely pull it off
and of course we shouldn't forget the Internet Explorer anime girl, yes, that's a thing, and she's official.
Chip MacCallahan, the yeti, and a Purble could all make easy Spirit Battles to implement being based on actual games
A stage is probably the hardest part of a Windows challenger pack to come up with, the Windows 9x interface could make for a good stage, but I personally prefer the idea of adapting Minesweeper to a stage, or basing a stage loosely on Bliss.
CLIPPIT FOR SMASH!
Every 90s and 00s kid will remember this guy, maybe not fondly, but they'll remember him either way. Clippit, nicknamed "Clippy" by many, was the default "Office Assistant" in early versions of Microsoft Office, however he is commonly associated with Microsoft's Windows line of products as a whole. He's somewhat of a blank slate for the program's user, but he has a somewhat snarky appearance and is capable of transforming into various objects such as bicycles, atoms, and shovels. In his heyday he was parodied at every corner, and eventually after his discontinuation even Microsoft joined in on the mockery
Wait... is Cippit even a game character?
The short answer is no, but in the world of Smash that's a little more vague. Wii Fit Trainer is, by technicality, not from a game. While Wii Fit does include many minigames, the Wii Fit Trainers themselves were not part of the "game" aspect, instead being part of the basic exercises. Similarly, Windows is not a game, but has game-like elements such as easter eggs and minigames - Hall of Tortured Souls, anyone? Not just that, but the Nintendo DS, which is hardware like Windows, is considered a game series by Smash through the Pictochat stages. While Windows doesn't fit the regular eligibility guidelines for a game anywhere else, it would probably fit Smash's guidelines
What would Clippit do?
Clippit is a shapeshifter, a concept that hasn't been fully explored in Smash yet, a lot of his transformations already make for good Smash moves, and adding more wouldn't be too hard given how creative Microsoft got with the transformations, which means there is likely no strict style guide for what he can and can't become.
Additionally, Clippy's potential also comes from Windows itself - iconic Windows staples like the Recycle Bin and Start Menu show potential for moves, and classic Microsoft Entertainment Pack games like Space Cadet 3D Pinball, SkiFree, Chip's Challenge, Solitaire and, of course, Minesweeper could be used in moves, making him almost like a late 90s Mr. G&W.
Does Windows have enough material to use in a Challenger Pack?
You have NO idea just how much Windows could bring in a Challenger Pack. The sample midis have a variety of catchy tunes that could make for great remixes (though I'd prefer their original general midi glory), Title.WMA and its Server 2003 counterpart would fit in Smash too, 3D Pinball's theme is a very epic tune that could be perfect for an orchestral remix, and you could even string together a new song out of iconic sounds from classic Windows versions.
there's a lot of potential for a Windows Spirit Board. It would admittedly be quite hard to construct a battle against the individual Office Assistants, but they could absolutely pull it off
and of course we shouldn't forget the Internet Explorer anime girl, yes, that's a thing, and she's official.
Chip MacCallahan, the yeti, and a Purble could all make easy Spirit Battles to implement being based on actual games
A stage is probably the hardest part of a Windows challenger pack to come up with, the Windows 9x interface could make for a good stage, but I personally prefer the idea of adapting Minesweeper to a stage, or basing a stage loosely on Bliss.
