Once the system is set in stone we make a mock up Ryu that uses the mechanics we've agreed upon. I think Renzo will be handling this mock up himself? If I misunderstood that I'll adjust it accordingly.

Anyway, once that's finished and we are content with the outcome we'll start work for real. Users that are proficient in sff and air making will begin putting together or tweaking the files for Ryu. I think it'd be best to work together to make a single template character then start opening up 2-3 characters at a time after the fact. This way we can solidify exactly where in the sff and air files all the animations should go for optimal use of any special states, standards, etc

There should be multiple threads dedicated to explaining the coding and how the coding is being done. This will act as a teaching tool and keep a certain quality. Example would be a standards archive that would explain the vars, and other universal coding mechanics. A lot of the characters will probably share from a common cns which should aid in quality as well.

Coders can ask for what they want to code. Some coding will be assigned. I'm envisioning a sort of modular coding system. Where the code is posted in the forum in chunks. Like a thread dedicated to just coding Ryu's punches. The forum coding would have documentation explaining what vars should be present and what options.

Each character's gameplay will go through the same process as the mechanics have been going through. We agree on a move list then we code it up. The "technical experts" will be the ones to help decide how moves should change, buffs, nerfs, etc. Everything that goes into the game should meet a certain quality. Yes this is where some users will get upset when Akuma doesn't have all his shin buffs by default or whatever. But that's how it'll have to be.