New generator (aka "changing room")

[Moonlit Naiad]

http://www.midnightaurora.com/gen/vg0.html <-- revised, brought to version 1.0a. Still some minor things like data entry and a bit more options and polish on the intro blurb as well as a few minor tweaks, but there's only one big thing left for me to do right now, and that is to make the finishing move sequence generator smart rather than random -- to be able to make moves that aren't totally heinous to try and manage.

It's prettied up from how it was originally displayed earlier this month, but javascript is still required as is UTF-8 support. (If the arrows in the moves don't show properly, even though the declaration is there to force the page to be rendered in UTF-8, you may need to tell the browser itself to use UTF-8 rather than automatic or ISO-whatever-is-default.)

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It is, I think, good enough to actually show around now, even with the need to fix that sequence generator. Unfortunately, wasn't sure which room/forum to post it in -- doesn't fit so much in stories, and though one could make an argument for video games, it doesn't really belong there, either.

[Mitera Nikkou]

Spiffy!

And I guess I don't see arrows. Or... Do you mean those mini arrows?

[ZeroForever]

hehe been a while since i saw one of those... nice stuff still. good to see your still making them.

[Moonlit Naiad]

Rather than "not seeing arrows" perhaps I should say "seeing weird strings of extended ascii, typically starting with a comma".

Trust me, you'll know if it's not rendering with the proper charset. ^.~

And thanks for the comments. ^.^

[Coruscate]

XD I LIKE IT!

(Well except the age of my character...)

One day after work you stop by the new Sayatech Solutions Gaming store and pick up the latest fighting game. All the previews had rated it as ten out of ten, and even your older brother (who still thinks 'Santa Clause' is cool) is eagerly awaiting the game. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared you for what happened when you got the game home. Lightning strikes, causing things to go awry. You feel a little shock...
Now playing in: Ember Combat

You have become 13-year old Virginia Ryan, an easily embarrassed sorceress whose style is Lunar Aikido. Together with your teacher, Samantha Yun, you must defeat the rogue samurai Xavier Carlson, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your brown locks, and mischeif twinkles in your amber eyes as a voice rings out: "Fight!"

Your signature moves are:
Carribean Quake: GKP
Power Leg: KPKP
Soul Grapple: ←→|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Trans Symphony: (while opponent is prone) →↙↙←P
Costume 1: Angel Costume in your primary colours of Light Red and Light Green.
Costume 2: A palette-swapped version of your primary costume.
Unlockable Costume: Cheerleader Outfit

[May-chan]

hmmm I like the costumes, but nothing else...

You have become 16-year old Minako Tau, a corrupted sorceress whose style is Krav Maga. Together with your teacher, Felicia Fink, you must defeat the robber baron Xavier Ward, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your green hair, and rage burns in your silver eyes as a voice rings out: "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!"

Your signature moves are:
Dark Force Killer: PP↓
Spiteful Bliss: P↖PK
Merciless Toss: K⤵|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Dazing Harmony: (while facing away from opponent) ↗↑↖↗|PG|
Costume 1: Loligoth Outfit in your primary colours of White and Light Grey.
Costume 2: Lavender Basketball Uniform
Unlockable Costume: Office Lady Outfit

hmmm now here is one I like...

Now playing in: Super Autumn Brawl

You have become 16-year old Whitney Davidson, an easily embarrassed pop diva whose style is Combat DDR. Together with your friendly rival, Victoria Allen, you must defeat the supervillain Ken Lovell, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your bleach blonde hair, and fear shows in your teal eyes as a voice rings out: "Round One - Fight!"

Your signature moves are:
Upper Foot: KP←
XOXO Assault: P↗PK
Chinese Turbulance: PG↘|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Negative Kicks: (while opponent is taunting) P↗K|PKG|↙G↘K
Costume 1: Kimono in your primary colours of White and Dark Grey.
Costume 2: Orange Frilly Dress
Unlockable Costume: Maid Uniform

[Hira Kanaki]

I think it's great as well...except for various things.

One day after work you stop by the new video game store and pick up the latest fighting game. All the previews had rated it as ten out of ten, and even your twin brother (who still thinks 'Transformers' is cool) is eagerly awaiting the game. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared you for what happened when you got the game home. The credits screen lists your name. Everything tingles as you fade away...
Now playing in: Turbo Fuku Army ♪00

You have become 12-year old Beatrice Yates, a naive ninja whose style is Zappy Touch. Together with your instructor, Kasumi Ballanger, you must defeat the antagonistic Oliver Elder, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your pink tresses, and hatred rages in your blue eyes as a voice rings out: "On Your Mark..."

Your signature moves are:
Plutonium Quasar: PP
Internet Punches: KP↖P
Heat Fall: ↗←|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Korean Throw: (while behind crouching opponent) ↘↓→↘|PG|
Costume 1: Maid Uniform in your primary colours of Black and Dark Green.
Costume 2: Grey Sailor Fuku
Unlockable Costume: Ninja Dress

[Mistress Guendolen]

Fun little game, this. Any idea when it might be appearing on the main site? Here's a result I got that I rather like.

After school you decide to head to the new arcade at the mall. Apparently they've just got a new fighting game that even your cute neighbor wants to try. Lights and sound blaze from the nearby Frogger competition, but curiously no one's playing the new fighter. One of the attendents hurries to your side as you insert a couple quarters into the machine. Her concerned warning goes unheard as the game starts up. Electricity arcs through your body. Things go hazy for a moment, and then...
Now playing in: Aurora Battler X

You have become 17-year old Rachelle Yun, an untried vigilante whose style is Kenpo. Together with your master, Raquelle Williams, you must defeat the warlock Adam Thompson, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your platinum hair, and determination blazes in your aqua eyes as a voice rings out: "Ready... Steady... Go!"

Your signature moves are:
Draining Boots: PK
Typhoon Kick: PGK↗
Helium Turbulance: PP↖|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Lunar Leg Breaker: (while opponent is running) K↖|PKG|G↗|KG|
Costume 1: Qipao in your primary colours of Light Blue and Dark Purple.
Costume 2: White Latex Bodysuit
Unlockable Costume: Tiger Stripe Harem Silks

[Moonlit Naiad]

So, ah, for those that commented to the effect, what are the "certain things" not liked?

One I can address. Age is variable, between 12 and 21, though I think 1.0a is misprogrammed and the effective range is 12 to 20. That should be tweaked/fixed in the next version, when I update it.

Also, currently, the costume 2 and unlockable will only (and always) generate "risque" (or beyond risque) outfits for characters aged 17 and older. The next version will give younger characters a chance at 'sexy' clothing as well as giving 17+ charas a chance at 'normal' clothing. The next version won't be uploaded, though, until I fix the sequence generator for the ultimate move, because frankly, moves like "Festive Block: (while crouching) ???G????|KG|" would be impossible to pull off.

edit: hmm, apparently safari won't let me post in the utf-8 charas, though others aparently haven't had the problem. the move sequence with arrows rather than question marks is "down-left up-right down-left G up-left up-right up-right up |KG|"

edit: also, there's no intention to have it uploaded to the msf site at this time. it is under creative commons, so it can be ported across as well as derivatives made (per the terms) if someone wants to go through the poorly documented and poorly indented code and tweak/add/revise/redo things....

edit: 1.1a now up with revised sequence generator, a few more names, and the modified costume requirements

[Lucky]

I love my results!
XD

Now playing in: Mystical Army

You have become 16-year old Makoto Yates, a strong fighter whose style is Combat DDR. Together with your apprentice, Zora Alvarez, you must defeat the monsterous Hank Ng, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your scarlet hair, and rage burns in your teal eyes as a voice rings out: "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!"

Your signature moves are:
Solar Heels: G↗K
Bittersweet Fists: ←⤴↗P
Lead Throw: K⤴|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
Illustrated DDT: (while opponent is taunting) ←←→↘↘→|PK|
Costume 1: Ninja Dress in your primary colours of Black and White.
Costume 2: Light Grey Body Armour
Unlockable Costume: Punk Rock Outfit

ROCK ON!

Personly I whould like to see a more interactive on, but that's still a very good update.


Edit:This result made my laght when I pichered it.
XD

Now playing in: Mystical Battler 360

You have become 15-year old Hitomi Tanimoto, a capable fighter whose style is Drunken Master. Together with your clone, Dee Pye, you must defeat the fallen priest Jeffrey Carlson, or spend an eternity in a video game.
The wind blows your blonde locks, and mischeif twinkles in your hazel eyes as a voice rings out: "Here Comes a New Challenger!"

Your signature moves are:
Generic Boots: KKKK
Warrior's Knee: KKKP
Calculated Nova: KK↓|PG|
And your ultimate attack is:
West Crescent: (while opponent is taunting) ↗→KPK|PKG|
Costume 1: Girl Scout Uniform in your primary colours of Bright Red and Black.
Costume 2: Olive Green Body Armour
Unlockable Costume: Witch Costume