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Title: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on March 30, 2019, 06:31:52 am
AFTERIMAGE

Real Name: Chris Malone
Powers: Able to create short-term clones of himself, enhanced speed and endurance
Bio: Chris is a young man with a complicated family history with ties to the Maddigan family. He is a good person who operates on behalf of Maddicorp out of family loyalty.

This character has been a long time in the making. One of the members here, Chris20855, took an interest in SHADEs and pitched several characters for the series and this one stood out in particular. He is one of the earliest planned SHADEs 3 characters and it's awesome for me to finally work on him and see him in motion.

SCREENSHOTS

(https://i.imgur.com/m1GcYeT.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/aqNvAq8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/YdJ4cil.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/hwu4VKA.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6QlR60j.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/xMZJMED.png)

MOVESET


Command Normals

-3-Foot Kick - F+LK
   -A soccer-style kick that hits three times and causes launch state.

-Rerun Punch - F+HP
   -Performs a slower version of his HP accompanied by a clone for a heavy two-hit combo.

-Yoink! - D+S in midair
   -A clone grabs his leg and pulls him downwards, essentially canceling his jump.

Special Moves

-Running Man - DP+P
   -A clone runs forwards, and if it makes contact, HK version throws the opponent into the air for a juggle. If no juggle occurs, the throws itself does damage when the opponent hits the ground. LK version Irish Whips the opponent across the screen, causing no damage unless a combo occurs. The clone will eat a projectile but will dissipate. EX version attacks and then throws the opponent to the exact player's position, and will eat 1-hit projectiles without dissipation.

-Stunt Double - QCB+K
   -Creates a stationary clone that when hit causes a reversal state where the opponent is Irish whipped across the screen, allowing for a free combo. EX version holds the opponent in place, allowing more time for punishment.
     -Friendly Fire - Throw button near active Stunt Double clone - AI grabs the clone and flings him towards the opponent like a projectile

-Rumbling Guts - QCF+P
   -If HP is used, AI performs a half-screen dashing punch to the mid-section. LP version uses a clone to attack for quick, decent damage, leaving the real AI behind safely. HP version leaves a clone behind him while the real AI performs the punch for more damage and the potential for a follow-up, but way less safe. EX Version uses the clone for attack, and if it hits, the clone also follows up with the bulldog automatically.
    -Bulldog - QCF+P when HP version connects - follows up hit with jumping bulldog

-Leapfrog - QCF+K
   -Leapfrogs over a crouching clone and attacks with a very bro-like chest bump attack. LK performs a long range attack that can be followed up. HK performs an anti-air chest bump, and after the chest bump animation any aerial normal can be performed. EX version homes in on the opponent with an OH attack.
    -Evenflow - QCF+K when HK version connects - follows up hit with a sweet flying DDT

Super Moves

L1 - One-Man Tag Team - QCFx2+P
   -A Running Man throws the opponent into the air, where AI and a clone juggle them several times before he finishes with a massive brainbuster

L2- Just 2 Many - QCFx2+K
   -AI connects with a gut punch and follows with a flurry of attacks accompanied by many clones, and finishes with a huge haymaker

Desperation Move

-STAMPEDE! - QCFx2+S
    -AI knocks the opponent down with a kick before creating a huge stampede of clones that trample the opponent, and then finishes them off with a powerful jumping attack

UPDATE: I've updated the movelist to reflect some changes I've made during his creation. He's now kind of a mix between Noob Saibot, Chizuru and Blue Mary as far as gameplay goes.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: R565 on March 30, 2019, 07:08:56 am
Oh man, it's nice to see one of Chris' ideas being put into motion. After Image sounds like he would probably be SHADE's version of Noob Saibot.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: HadeS on March 30, 2019, 08:57:46 pm
So glad to see another character joining Shades! He's looking great!
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: 2Dee4ever on March 30, 2019, 09:01:24 pm
Not as subtle as your other stuff, can’t unsee Shen.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Roasted Pheasant on March 31, 2019, 08:26:57 am
AAAAAAAAAH! WE IN THERE!
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: SkySplitters on March 31, 2019, 05:08:21 pm
He looks pretty dope. Looks like a character I will have a lot of fun with.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on April 17, 2019, 11:45:16 pm
More screens, character is about 75% sprited. Tried to vary his animation references more, changed a couple normals to try to make the Shen anims less obvious.

Intro, playing rock/paper/scissors with a clone (I know the stripes on his pants are missing here, just keep forgetting to fix it)
(https://i.imgur.com/AsFNlLH.png)
Standing HP (may change since the same anim is also being used for his standing throw)
(https://i.imgur.com/RRpLWzI.png)
3-Foot Kick
(https://i.imgur.com/hvdzReH.png)
Rerun Punch
(https://i.imgur.com/FxKzyXB.png)
Standing Throw (he whips the opponent into a clone's clothesline)
(https://i.imgur.com/KnYjwW1.png)
Crouching HP
(https://i.imgur.com/8lgeCoB.png)
Jumping HP
(https://i.imgur.com/rfH7MQt.png)
Running Man
(https://i.imgur.com/iDBhP91.png)
Running Man Grab
(https://i.imgur.com/ddGiNQV.png)
Running Man Throw
(https://i.imgur.com/PBeZCUa.png)
Rumbling Guts
(https://i.imgur.com/GKJgIfb.png)
Bulldog (follow-up to HP Rumbling Guts)
(https://i.imgur.com/Opeo8Kq.png)
Taunt (he says "You're that one subject who like, sucks right?")
(https://i.imgur.com/hc6jaNY.png)
Win Pose (clones keep appearing, shaking hands and addressing each other as "Doctor")
(https://i.imgur.com/FgOZ9v9.png)
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: SkySplitters on April 23, 2019, 02:22:42 pm
Wow, that is crazy. Love the creative flow of the character and the sprites are looking amazing!
Also just got to mention that the stage is pretty amazing! This is why I love your creations, Sean, they are unique, good looking, creative moveset and just screams fun!
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on April 23, 2019, 03:49:09 pm
Thanks, I've really been struggling to find resources for city-themed stages but I should have known Guy's various Alpha stages would help out a lot.

The character is coming along really fast, only 5-6 animations left.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on April 29, 2019, 11:29:40 pm
Here's a preview video. No voice yet, lol

Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: SkySplitters on April 30, 2019, 08:06:11 pm
Wow, it looks pretty awesome! Love the playstyle.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Roasted Pheasant on April 30, 2019, 08:09:59 pm
I'm so hyped (and terrified) to see what Kamekaze does with him.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: R565 on April 30, 2019, 08:12:07 pm
Sean, did you had like an idea for how he sounds like?
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on April 30, 2019, 10:09:40 pm
Chris20855 is doing the voice, working on implementing the sounds now.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: R565 on April 30, 2019, 10:46:33 pm
Chris20855 is doing the voice, working on implementing the sounds now.

Ah, it's great when things work out like that, I thought it was going to be another Castle situation.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: DW on May 02, 2019, 05:10:44 pm
Late, though regardless, I like what you got going on here. It like you fused together Chizuru with Angel/Shermie, and a bit of Sub-Zero lol. It a very cool concept. I think it'd be a bit better though, since he's working together with his clones and they are sentient themselves, that when he throws one, they do like a flying attack. Rather than just get hurled across like any inanimate object.

Also, a question: What's the move where he stands on a clone in the air for? Just propels him to the ground faster?
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: Sean Altly on May 02, 2019, 05:47:22 pm
Thanks man, the reason they just get flung is honestly because it's funnier, and it makes them into a projectile more or less. This way they have an active hitbox the whole time they're flying, while if they did an attack in midair would limit when the move could/would connect. Although I guess he could be doing a flying kick or punch where the attack is extended the whole time they're in the air, which I didn't really think about.

And yes, the move you're talking about is "Yoink!" which is just a way for him to cancel his jump or the LK version of Leap Frog, good for baiting anti-airs or causing confusion.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: DW on May 03, 2019, 03:18:57 am
Yeah, that's what I meant. Like they'll be doing a attack the whole time after getting thrown. Or maybe have like both? Could have the animation for when they're thrown randomize between actually doing a attack, or getting caught off guard and just getting chuck'd at  opponents.
Title: Re: Afterimage - New Character
Post by: R565 on May 03, 2019, 05:41:20 am
I'd consider it something more akin to what Noob does with his clones.