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Before/After Adjusting the Combat Mechanism

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Hey Party players, Happy Monday!

Last week, we officially launched the preview server here to test future content, such as upcoming heroes, new game modes, and even the controversial combat system that includes an all-new Shield/Dodge/Grab mechanism! In case you missed the details on this, you can read more about the preview server here!

We also prepared the following comparison animations to help everyone understand the adjustments each feature has undergone. For example, we included GIFs to illustrate the change from triple jumps to double jumps (removing the final jump), the addition of an Air Dodge mechanism for aerial evasion, a universal Shield mechanism, and a Grab-and-Throw mechanism.

Previously, Forward Aerial and Back Aerial were triggered using both swipe mode and button modes, which caused significant difficulty in executing aerial attacks. After the version update, aerial attacks can now only be released with the swipe mode, so heroes without an aerial attack setting can finally use neutral, non-directional attacks in midair.

We also optimized other areas where players have provided feedback on. For example, when a target is being forced back onto the platform, he or she can now Air Dodge past the attack. Another is that a target can now utilize the universal Shield to counter the constant spamming of major attacks.

In addition, players mentioned that it was harder to return to the platform under the new mechanism. This is because we added Air Dodge and removed the third jump as well as the final jump (where the hero jumps to recover after being hit). In this new version, players can try to change up the recovery strategy and use double jump + air dodge to return to the platform. Some heroes can also utilize their mobile shield moves, like S-17 and the upcoming hero!

The testing is still ongoing, so as always feel free to leave your feedback in the #preview-server channel on Discord! If you have a few more minutes to spare, we’d love if you can help fill in this questionnaire as well!

[b]Pre/Post Adjustment Animations

★ Jumping Adjustment ★[/b]

Triple jump --> Double Jump

★ Air Dodge ★

Difficulty returning to the platform after being hit in mid-air --> Air dodge to avoid an attack

★ Shield ★Spammed with major attacks --> Shield, and counterattack

★ Throw ★Down Special was blocked --> Counter Shield with Throw

★ Sivi ★Removed Flurry of Punches --> Changed to Horizontal Attack to charge attacks

Added Neutral Aerial Aerial Front attacks twice, no Aerial Back attacks --> Aerial Front attacks once, added Aerial Back attack

Down Special to release Shockwave Bomb --> Changed Shockwave Bomb to Up Special Sticker

Up Special to release Fearless Dragon --> Changed Fearless Dragon to Horizontal B Sticker, removed the second hit

Press and hold Neutral Special to switch move --> Only Horizontal B is able to charge, pressing and holding Special will only release Neutral Special and not switch move

★ Sophia ★

Added Neutral Aerial