Editing Project M

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Project M''}}
[[File:PMLogo.png|thumb|The logo for Project M|350px]]
'''''Project M''''' is a [[gameplay modification|gameplay mod]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' designed to make the gameplay more closely resemble that of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' mainly, and also ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' to a lesser extent. This means that the speed of gameplay has been generally increased, with many ''Melee'' mechanics being restored. The development team is partly descended from the original developers for [[Brawl+]], now known as the PMDT, or Project M Dev Team (formerly the PMBR, or Project M Backroom). It has members from over ten countries, though as of now, only an [[NTSC]] version has been released.<ref>http://wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223403p1.html</ref> ''Project M's'' character roster notably includes {{PM|Mewtwo}} and {{PM|Roy}} (two characters that were playable only in ''Melee'' and not in ''Brawl'') with altered graphics and movesets.

''Project M'' is commonly featured as an event at [[tournament]]s including several national tournaments, such as the Zenith series, The Big House series, and [[Apex 2014]]. Starting around 2012-2013, ''Project M'' saw a rapid rise in its popularity as more characters became playable and the mod was featured more commonly at Smash tournaments; the number of entrants for Apex 2014's ''PM'' singles event notably surpassed the amount of entrants for the original ''Brawl''. 

==Universal changes==
''Project M'' currently has two different versions: Full Set and Wi-Fi. The former has Stock Control and Input Assistance as new features, which allows newer players to use advanced techniques better and have a stock advantage over experienced ones. However, [[Replay]]s and online play won't work properly as a result of [[L button|L]] and [[R button]] light-presses causing [[Online desynchronization| online desynchronization]]. The Wi-Fi version allows these two things to work properly, and while it keeps the former version's battle features, these are not implemented for online play, likely because Stock Control would have caused potential [[griefing]] within matches (by the distant opponent always choosing the maximum amount of stocks). If a ''Project M'' replay is viewed in regular ''Brawl'', it may cause malfunctions when beginning a match, possibly because of the stage replacement.

Both versions heavily alter the original ''Brawl'' gameplay to more closely resemble that of ''Melee'', along with other changes to make the game more competitive in general, while keeping other ''Brawl'' beneficial techniques such as [[crawl]], [[wall cling]] or [[DACUS]].

===''Melee'' based changes===
The following mechanics have been altered to match their ''Melee'' forms:
*General amount of [[freeze frame]]s reduced.
*No [[buffer]]ing by default, though players can turn on ''Input Assistance'' to implement a three-frame buffering window for helping newer players master advanced techniques, replacing the "Damage Gauge" option. Online matches instead have a different Buffer option that replaces handicaps, from 1 to 30, with these numbers being the respective amount of buffer [[frame]]s.
*All characters have faster [[falling speed]]s and [[gravity]], and more forwards momentum from a [[dash]] is conserved when [[jumping]].
*[[Air dodging]] applies a directional boost and causes [[helplessness]], making it generally riskier for midair combat, but allowing faster midair movement within short ranges and restoring the [[wavedash]] techniques vital for most characters' [[metagame]]s.
*[[L-canceling]] halves landing lag when a shield button is pressed 7 frames before landing, thus reinstating the [[SHFFL]] technique, bolstering characters' midair movement and allowing much better usage of [[combo]]s. A brief white flash on the character is additionally displayed when an attack is correctly L-canceled.
*[[Dash dancing]]'s timing has been reverted, making it longer and more practical, and characters can shield during one.
*Crouching cancels the running portion of the dash, allowing quicker, more varied options after dashing.
*Characters retain the full momentum of their dash if they jump forward. This is especially noticable with characters with faster dashing speeds.
*[[Crouch canceling]] reduces knockback, and hitting the [[C-Stick]] down while crouching uses a [[down smash]] (in ''Brawl'' it used a [[down tilt]]), allowing to efficiently counter opponents by crouching.
*Consecutive [[jab]]bing is removed.
*[[Double jump cancel]]ing reimplemented for characters with slow but high double jumps. For some characters, double-jump canceling can be bypassed by holding the jump button while attacking.
*Ledge teching reimplemented, again giving recovering characters the possibility to survive at ludicrous damages by [[DI]]ing toward a ledge and teching into it upon being attacked. [[Ledge-cancel]]ing is once more possible as well.
*Jumps can be [[Jump-canceled grab|canceled with grabs]], so regular grabs can still be effectively used after a dash, avoiding the usual ending lag of a dash grab.
*[[Powershielding]] can [[reflect]] [[projectile]]s during the first 2 frames.
*[[Shieldstun]] formula reverted. Like in ''Melee'', characters now also take longer to act out of a shield drop (almost twice as in ''Brawl''), causing the gameplay to be less defensive-focused.
*[[Ledge]]s cannot be auto-sweetspotted, so they can neither be grabbed from the back, nor during the attacking portion of recovery attacks. Some moves like [[Raptor Boost]] or [[Bowser Bomb]] still use this feature, though. Additionally, characters can act out of a ledge grab sooner, and when performing any [[ledge recovery]] action (normal get-up, jump, roll or attack), other characters cannot grab it until the animation is half-finished, thus making [[edge hop]]ping and [[edgehogging]] easier.
*[[Hitstun]] canceling has been removed, causing overall horizontal survivability to be shorter, but giving characters more extensive combo options, which were almost nonexistent in ''Brawl''. Air dodges are no longer usable when [[tumbling]].
*[[Tech]]ing can be performed even before a character is struck, making it generally easier to perform.
*[[Item]]s cannot be grabbed during [[dash attack]]s or [[aerial]]s.
*[[Grab aerial]]s cause helplessness if they miss a ledge, but can be [[Air dodge grab|used after an air dodge]] with the shield + attack combination. They still act as tether recoveries, though they won't restore a character's midair jumps if they drop from the ledge.
*If a character still in hitstun is struck again in quick succession, the new [[knockback]] either replaces the old knockback (if the gap between the attacks was 10 frames or less) or has its direction and power combined with the old knockback (after 10 frames). In ''Brawl'', whether to replace the old knockback is based on the relative power of the two attacks, and no merging is performed.
*''Brawl''{{'}}s random input delay is fixed.
*[[Meteor smash]] angle reverted, thus implementing the superior, more efficient [[spike]]s.
*When dash grabbing a foe, forward momentum is completely negated. Unlike in ''Melee'', though, characters with low traction still possess this feature.
*[[Grab release]]d characters will get back their midair jumps.
*[[Pummel]]s reverted to all having the same standarized speed and dealing 3% damage per use, with only a few exceptions.
*[[Grab]] physics reverted: characters can grab opponents behind them, though they cannot be grabbed by the lower legs or arms.
*Characters hit when lying on the floor will bounce a short distance and then get up automatically upon landing, or will assume their falling animation if they bounce too high or away from the platform, removing [[lock]]s, but allowing opponents to perform [[jab reset]]s.
*Though a barely noticeable change, [[smash attack]]s can now be charged for 59 frames as opposed to 60, and a fully [[charge]]d smash deals x1.3671 of the uncharged amount.
*''Melee''{{'}}s rare [[Phantom hit]]s return, dealing half the damage a move would have normally done, although ''Brawl''{{'}}s somewhat more common "glancing blows" are still present, dealing no damage at all and "ticking" an opponent; when either situation occurs, no hitstun or knockback is sustained by the character hit. Both can also be SDI'd into the actual hitbox, but the total damage sustained is solely from the hitbox alone.
*[[Stale-move negation]] now uses ''Melee''{{'}}s reduction factor, though individual hits of multi-hitting attacks do not count as their own separate moves. The freshness bonus from ''Brawl'' is also removed.

===''Brawl'' based changes===
Aside from ''Melee'' restorations, the following techniques and mechanics from ''Brawl'' have also been changed:
*[[Footstool jump]]s are still present, but are now done with a taunt input to avoid unintentional footstool jumping with the jump button.
*[[Dashing]] is easier to perform than in ''Melee''; dashing only requires a moderately strong input on the control stick to perform.
*Characters can interrupt their jumping animation after jumping from the ledge much sooner than in ''Melee''.
*''Brawl''{{'}}s modest [[B-sticking|B-reversing]] window for all neutral special moves is retained. Certain special moves have also been given the option to be pivoted, such as {{PM|Captain Falcon}}'s [[Falcon Kick]].
*It is now possible to pivot grab during any portion of the dash like in ''Brawl''.
*Time window to successfully input a [[DACUS]] for all characters that have one is now 2 frames.
*Ability to use to the C-stick to dash attack and up smash during a dash retained, making it easier to perform sliding up smashes and DACUSes.
*[[Tether recovery|Tether recoveries]] now ignore [[edge-hog]]gers; characters will still grab the ledge without affecting them, and when pulled up they will perform an automatic jump get-up. This gives characters reliant on this technique a much better and safer [[recovery]], and makes them harder to [[punish]].
*Random [[trip]]ping has been removed. Forced tripping is kept, but only for attacks that always cause it. Tripping can additionally be teched, so punishing a tripped character is more [[tech chase]]-orientated.
*[[Meteor cancel]]ing revamped: after being struck, all characters must wait for 16 frames before meteor canceling. Attempting to do this earlier results in the character not being able to meteor cancel during the entire hitstun of the attack (except if a jump input isn't used).
*The [[grab release glitch]] is now an intentional feature used as a balancing tool for select characters. It has been altered to also remove the victim's ability to air dodge in addition to their up special move, though it also restores all their double jumps.
*A [[glide toss]] can be done in midair with an air dodge. Additionally, air dodges still auto-grab items during the first frames of execution as in ''Brawl'', so that item-based attacks are easier to counter.
*[[Gliding]] is no longer performed by tapping and holding the jump button; the three characters that can glide have special moves that allow them to glide instead.
*Infinite [[launch resistance]] is now only reserved for {{PM|Ike}}'s fully charged [[Eruption]] and for grabs and special grabs when a character collides with a strike hitbox while successfully grabbing an opponent, like in ''Brawl''. Launch resistance for other moves that have it is given a range from '''light armor''' to '''heavy armor'''. Some characters feature color overlays to indicate such armor, with more opaque overlays generally indicating stronger armor. If an attack's knockback is lower than the specified amount of an armor, no knockback is inflicted, but if it is higher, knockback will be regularly inflicted as usual. One exception to this rule is {{PM|Yoshi}}'s double jump; it has knockback reduction frames rather than standard armor frames. Therefore, overcoming its armor will result in Yoshi receiving the difference in knockback instead of the full knockback from the move that hit him out of it.
*Special Brawl's "Curry Mode" is replaced with "Turbo Mode", in which all moves can cancel into any other move or action on hit or on shield. [[Superspicy Curry]] is replaced with a "Turbo" item that causes characters to act like in Turbo Mode for a short period.

===Other changes and gameplay tweaks===
*''[[Smash 64]]'''s [[taunt canceling]] returns.
*Stages such as {{SSB|Dream Land}}, [[Hyrule Castle]] and [[Fountain of Dreams]] replace stages such as [[Bridge of Eldin]] and [[75m]].
*''Stock Control'' added, replacing handicaps. Players can now control the amount of stocks each player starts with before battle, from 1 to 30 stocks for each individual character. A Crew mode has been added in which the game keeps track of stocks retained after battles.
*Stage selection menu modified to include built-in stage striking control (Full Set version).
*''Project M'' has no light shields; a light press will activate the shield, but a full press is required to [[wavedash]] or to [[powershield]].
*New ''Melee''-like designs for the menu and character selection screens, with altered writing.
*The game in general takes less time to load modes, characters and scenes, and things such as Records can be scrolled through quicker.
*[[Versus Mode|Brawl]] mode is now labeled as "Fight!", and all other modes and sections containing "Brawl" are replaced with "Smash" (such as [[Multi-Man Brawl]] being named Multi-Man Smash).
*Default match type is 4 [[stock]] with an 8-minute timer, and [[Team Attack]] is turned on by default, similar to the settings of usual competitive ''Melee'' matches.
*The timer during matches is placed at the top center of the screen rather than at the top right.
*Altered camera that behaves similarly to in ''Melee'''s Camera Mode, as well as being capable of zooming out indefinitely and rotating around the entire stage, allowing to unrestrictedly take [[snapshot]]s.
*Stage selection screen revamped: stages are now ordered at the bottom in a rectangular shape, with the selected stage being displayed at the top. Stages are now also ordered in Pages 1 and 2, and the top background displays ''Project M''.
*The background for victory poses for VS. battles has been altered to resemble the new Training room.
*Independent character icons for Zelda/Sheik and Samus/Zero Suit Samus.
*Characters now grunt instantly when hit by a strong attack, as in ''Melee'' and ''64'', while in ''Brawl'' they did a second afterwards. There are also medium-damage and high-damage groans as well, with most characters using unused voice samples from the [[Sound Test]]. Characters now also use voice samples for [[sidestep]]s and [[air dodge]]s, and variable voices for [[smash attack]]s.
*[[Smash Taunt]]s were introduced to more characters, such as Ness and Link, though these are less involved and can be done on any stage.
*Characters now emit a spark when [[wall jump]]ing.
*The cast of characters and background at the beginning of the opening movie is slightly altered, and both it and the title screen now display "Super Smash Bros. Project M".
*Mewtwo and Roy were added as opponents for [[All-Star]] mode.
*[[Training]] mode now appears as the default Solo mode, and after entering it, the same characters that participated will appear chosen automatically for Group battles.
*[[Home-Run Contest]] stadium no longer has a protective window, acting like its ''Melee'' counterpart. Its online competitive mode has also been added as a co-op mode offline, with records being saved.
*No [[Replay]] time limit.
*Many additional costumes are added for each character, and are shown on the characters profiles as "Colors". There are now also "Special" costumes for some characters, such as Dr. Mario for {{PM|Mario}}, Shadow Queen Peach for {{PM|Peach}}, and Armored Mewtwo for {{PM|Mewtwo}}, some of which get [[Team Battle|team]] colors and changed aesthetics.
*CPU players have a much more advanced [[AI]], with higher technical skill, though they are extremely prone to air dodge self-destructs and running into extremely slow attacks, such as [[Falcon Punch]]. It is also possible to manipulate certain characters to do absolutely nothing or hold their shield repeatedly even after it breaks.

==Characters==
[[File:Project_M_Characters.png|thumb|right|300px|The character-selection screen in ''Project M''.]]
In addition to the many universal changes, each character received several individual adjustments in order to properly balance the game. The roster was largely buffed overall, creating a broad collection of viable characters with varying play-styles, strengths and weaknesses. However, certain moves were nerfed to further flesh out some fighters and break their dependence on repeated use of a single move or small set of moves. Some ''Project M'' characters are based on their appearances in ''Melee'' (such as {{PM|Captain Falcon}} and {{PM|Jigglypuff}}) while others are modified from their ''Brawl'' versions or a mixture of their iterations from both games.

The sourcing of previous versions of a character depends largely on previous attendance and performance, with high tier ''Melee'' characters being mostly reverted to their past formats (with some adjustments to add more balance for the other characters). This includes both normal and special moves, properties such as gravity, weight, run-speed and air mobility, but does not include sound effects, textures, or vertexes.

Some characters, due to having poor attributes and movesets in both ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'' (such as {{PM|Bowser}}, {{PM|Kirby}} or {{PM|Zelda}}), had their positive attributes from each game merged and were given entirely new buffs. Characters that were introduced in ''Brawl'' however, such as {{PM|Sonic}} and {{PM|Snake}}, were given completely original buffs, nerfs and even entirely new moves in order to increase their variability and versatility.

Based on the ''Brawl'' roster of 39 characters, ''Project M'' gives {{PM|Zero Suit Samus}}, {{PM|Sheik}}, {{PM|Squirtle}}, {{PM|Ivysaur}} and {{PM|Charizard}} their own slots on the character selection screen (the latter 3 replacing the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}) while including {{PM|Mewtwo}} and {{PM|Roy}} for a total of 41 characters.

===List of characters===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin:1em auto 1em auto;"
!colspan=6|Characters
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Mario SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Mario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mario}}<br>[[Image:MarioSymbol.png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Luigi SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Luigi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Luigi}}<br>[[Image:MarioSymbol.png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Peach SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Peach (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Peach}}<br>[[Image:MarioSymbol.png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Bowser SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Bowser (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Bowser}}<br>[[Image:MarioSymbol.png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Yoshi SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Yoshi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Yoshi}}<br>[[Image:YoshiSymbol.png|20px|link=Yoshi (universe)]]
|width="16.7%"|[[Image:Wario SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Wario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wario}}<br>[[Image:WarioSymbol.png|20px|link=Wario (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Donkey Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Donkey Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Donkey Kong}}<br>[[Image:DKSymbol.png|20px|link=Donkey Kong (universe)]]
|[[Image:Diddy Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Diddy Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Diddy Kong}}<br>[[Image:DKSymbol.png|20px|link=Donkey Kong (universe)]]
|[[Image:Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Link}}<br>[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[Image:Toon Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Toon Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Toon Link}}<br>[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[Image:Zelda SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Zelda (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zelda}}<br>[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[Image:Sheik SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sheik (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sheik}}<br>[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Ganondorf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ganondorf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ganondorf}}<br>[[Image:ZeldaSymbol.png|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[Image:Samus SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Samus}}<br>[[Image:MetroidSymbol.png|20px|link=Metroid (universe)]]
|[[Image:Zero Suit Samus SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Zero Suit Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zero Suit Samus}}<br>[[Image:MetroidSymbol.png|20px|link=Metroid (universe)]]
|[[Image:Kirby SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Kirby (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Kirby}}<br>[[Image:KirbySymbol.png|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|[[Image:Meta Knight SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Meta Knight (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Meta Knight}}<br>[[Image:KirbySymbol.png|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|[[Image:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=King Dedede (PM)]]<br>{{PM|King Dedede}}<br>[[Image:KirbySymbol.png|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Fox SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Fox (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Fox}}<br>[[Image:StarFoxSymbol.png|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[Image:Falco SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Falco (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Falco}}<br>[[Image:StarFoxSymbol.png|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[Image:Wolf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Wolf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wolf}}<br>[[Image:StarFoxSymbol.png|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[Image:Pikachu SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pikachu (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pikachu}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:Jigglypuff SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Jigglypuff (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Jigglypuff}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:PMMewtwo.png|100x100px|link=Mewtwo (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mewtwo}}*<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Squirtle SSBB.png|100x100px|link=Squirtle (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Squirtle}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:Ivysaur SSBB.png|100x100px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ivysaur}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:Charizard SSBB.png|100x100px|link=Charizard (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Charizard}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:Lucario SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucario}}<br>[[Image:PokemonSymbol.png|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[Image:Captain Falcon SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Captain Falcon (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Captain Falcon}}<br>[[Image:FZeroSymbol.png|20px|link=F-Zero (universe)]]
|[[Image:Ness SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ness (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ness}}<br>[[Image:EarthboundSymbol.png|20px|link=EarthBound (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Lucas SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucas (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucas}}<br>[[Image:EarthboundSymbol.png|20px|link=EarthBound (universe)]]
|[[Image:Ice Climbers SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ice Climbers (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ice Climbers}}<br>[[Image:IceClimbersSymbol.png|20px|link=Ice Climber (universe)]]
|[[Image:Marth SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Marth (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Marth}}<br>[[Image:FireEmblemSymbol.png|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[Image:PMRoy.png|100x100px|link=Roy (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Roy}}*<br>[[Image:FireEmblemSymbol.png|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[Image:Ike SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ike (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ike}}<br>[[Image:FireEmblemSymbol.png|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[Image:Mr. Game & Watch SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mr. Game & Watch}}<br>[[Image:Game&WatchSymbol.png|20px|link=Game & Watch (universe)]]
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[Image:Pit SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pit (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pit}}<br>[[Image:KidIcarusSymbol.png|20px|link=Kid Icarus (universe)]]
|[[Image:Olimar SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Olimar (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Olimar}}<br>[[Image:PikminSymbol.png|20px|link=Pikmin (universe)]]
|[[Image:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=R.O.B. (PM)]]<br>{{PM|R.O.B.}}<br>[[Image:ROBSymbol.png|20px|link=R.O.B. (universe)]]
|[[Image:Sonic SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sonic (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sonic}}<br>[[Image:SonicSymbol.png|20px|link=Sonic (universe)]]
|[[Image:Snake SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Snake (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Snake}}<br>[[Image:MetalGearSymbol.png|20px|link=Metal Gear (universe)]]
|
|}

<small>
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Characters not in ''Brawl''
</small>

==Stages==
{{out of date|16:31, 18 November 2014 (EST)|Does not include new stages in 3.5}}
[[File:PM 3.5 Stages.jpg|thumb|right|The Stage Selection Screen in ''Project M'']]
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto 1em auto;"
!colspan=4|Stages
|-
!width="10%" | Stage
!width="40%" | Changes
!width="10%" | Stage
!width="40%" | Changes
|-
![[File:Battlefield.jpg|100px|link=Battlefield (SSBB)]]<br>{{SSBB|Battlefield}} 
|Stage layout slightly tweaked to match ''Melee'''s {{SSBM|Battlefield}}.
![[File:Bigblue.jpg|100px|link=Big Blue]]<br>[[Big Blue]] 
| 
|-
![[File:Brinstar brawl.jpg|100px|link=Brinstar]]<br>[[Brinstar]] 
|
![[File:Castle Siege.jpg|100px|link=Castle Siege]]<br>[[Castle Siege]] 
|
|-
![[File:Corneria_full.jpg|100px|link=Corneria]]<br>[[Corneria]] 
|
!
[[Hanenbow]] 
|Layout changed to a center-based design based off a potted plant. The leaf-like platforms still rotate slightly when they are attacked. The flower at the top now blooms constantly, instead of only when all platforms are turned red. Also includes a new Hanenbow theme remix by Garett Williamson.
|-
![[File:DreamLandSSB.png|100px|link=Dream Land (SSB)]]<br>[[File:Dream Land PM 3.5.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Dream Land (SSB)|Dreamland]]<sup>[sic]</sup>
|Replaces [[Green Greens]], as well as "Fountain of Dreams" theme with ''Smash 64''{{'}}s Dream Land theme. Has new visual upgrade for 3.5 which makes it resemble more of ''Melee's'' Green Greens.
![[File:ProjectM_DistantPlanet.png|100px]]
[http://projectmgame.com/en/stages/distant-planet Distant Planet] 
|Not to be confused with ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[Distant Planet]], this stage was originally an arena from [[SSE]]: [[The Lake]], but was redone with a {{uv|Pikmin}} theme. It consists of a large base and four platforms, the outermost of which are slightly raised leaves that hang over the main platform's edges and will droop when stood on.
|-
![[File:Finaldestination.jpg|100px|link=Final Destination (SSBM)]]<br>{{SSBM|Final Destination}} 
| Reverted to ''Melee''{{'}}s version to fix issues with getting stuck underneath ''Brawl''{{'}}s edges when returning. 
![[File:Flat_Zone_2.PNG|100px|link=Flat Zone 2]]<br>[[Flat Zone 2]] 
|
|-
![[File:Fountainofdreams.jpg|100px|link=Fountain of Dreams]]<br>[[Fountain of Dreams]] 
|Replaces {{b|Mario Bros.|stage}}, as well as its theme song with Fountain of Dream's.
![[File:Fourside_Melee.png|100px|link=Fourside]]<br>[[Fourside]] 
|Replaces [[New Pork City]], and replaces "Porky's Theme" with Fourside's.
|-
![[File:Frigate_Orpheon.jpg|100px|link=Frigate Orpheon]]<br>[[Frigate Orpheon]] 
|Stage no longer seems to turn upside down.
![[File:ProjectM_GreenHillZone.png|100px]]
[http://projectmgame.com/en/stages/green-hill-zone Green Hill Zone] 
|Redone entirely. It is now a medium sized stage with a proper bottom blast line and no hazards or breakable sections. There is a single moving platform which rotates around a central point above the main platform.
|-
![[File:Battleship_Halberd.jpg|100px|link=Halberd]]<br>[[Halberd]] 
|Raised ceiling and removed claw.
![[File:HyruleCastleSSB.png|100px|link=Hyrule Castle]]<br>[[File:Zelda64Stage_HD_PM.png|100px]]<br>[[Hyrule Castle]] 
|Replaces [[Bridge of Eldin]]. Also replaces "The Hidden Village" theme with Hyrule Castle's. Tornado hazards removed. Has a  new visual upgrade in v3.5 which resembles more of Hyrule Caste from Ocarina of Time, along with Hyrule Field and the owl character Kaepora Gaebora.
|-
![[File:Congojungle.jpg|100px|link=Congo Jungle]]<br>[[Congo Jungle]] 
|No Barrel Cannon. Replaces [[75 m]]. Also replaces "25 BGM" theme with Congo Jungle's.
|-
![[File:Lylat_Cruise.jpg|100px|link=Lylat Cruise]]<br>[[Lylat Cruise]] 
|Stage doesn't tilt.
![[File:MetaCrystal.png|100px|link=Meta Crystal]]<br>[[File:Metal Cavern PM 3.5.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Meta Crystal|Metal Cavern]] 
|Remade [[Meta Crystal]], replaces [[Mushroomy Kingdom]]. Also replaces "Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)" theme with Metal Mario's theme from ''Smash 64''. Given a visual upgrade for 3.5 which resembles the Cavern of the Metal Cap from Super Mario 64.
|-
![[File:ProjectM_Norfair.png|100px|link=Norfair]]<br>[[Norfair]] 
|Different layout with two slowly moving platforms and all hazards removed.
![[File:Onett.jpg|100px|link=Onett]]<br>[[Onett]] 
|Hazards cause much more knockback.
|-
![[File:PictoChatBoat.png|100px|link=Pictochat]]<br>[[Pictochat]] 
|Some transformations removed. Some previously impassable platforms can now be passed through.
![[File:Pirateship.jpg|100px|link=Pirate Ship]]<br>[[Pirate Ship]] 
|Hazards made weaker.
|-
![[File:Pokemonstadium.jpg|100px|link=Pokémon Stadium]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium]] 
|Windmill during water stage moved to the background, edges tweaked to let characters recover more easily.
![[File:Stadium2.jpg|100px|link=Pokémon Stadium 2]]<br>[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] 
|No stage transformations. Center platform has a Master Ball drawing, and small televisors at the background display "Project M".
|-
![[File:PCastleMelee.jpg|100px|link=Princess Peach's Castle]]<br>[[Princess Peach's Castle]] 
|No block switches nor Banzai Bills. Replaces {{SSBB|Mario Circuit}} and its theme with Princess Peach's Castle's.
![[File:Rainbow_Cruise.jpg|100px|link=Rainbow Cruise]]<br>[[Rainbow Cruise]] 
|Donut block lifts can be passed through like in ''Melee''. "Princess Peach's Castle" theme is replaced with [[Mushroom Kingdom II]]'s from ''Melee''.
|-
![[File:ProjectM_RumbleFalls.png|100px]]
[http://projectmgame.com/en/stages/rumble-falls Rumble Falls] 
|Completely redone without scrolling. Neutral stage with a main platform and three smaller platforms in an unusual configuration.
![[File:SaffronCitySSB.png|100px|link=Saffron City]]<br>[[Saffron City]] 
|No Pokémon spawn. Replaces [[Spear Pillar]], as well as "Victory Road" theme with Saffron City's.
|-
![[File:Shadow_Moses_Island.jpg|100px|link=Shadow Moses Island]]<br>[[Shadow Moses Island]] 
|
![[File:ProjectM_Skyloft.png|100px]]
[http://projectmgame.com/en/stages/skyloft Skyloft] 
|Replaces [[Jungle Japes]] as well as its two songs. Features a large base platform with stairs and two raised platforms, one of which is quite large. Features parts of [[Temple]].
|-
![[File:Skyworld1.jpg|100px|link=Skyworld]]<br>[[Skyworld]] 
|Main platform made unbreakable and other platforms made into clouds.
![[File:Smashville1.jpg|100px|link=Smashville]]<br>[[Smashville]]
| 
|-
!
Infinite Glacier
|Replaces [[Summit]]. Features two main platforms with icy properties connected by a trap door that occasionally opens, with several cloud platforms and one ice platform flying around. Even features the Balloon Fighter from Balloon Fight as a cameo in the background.
![[File:Hyrule_Temple.jpg|100px|link=Temple]]<br>[[Temple]] 
|
|-
![[File:ProjectM_TrainingRoom.png|100px]]
[http://projectmgame.com/en/stages/training-room Training Room] 
|Large stage with checkered surfaces, a wall at the left and a pit at the right, designed with a lot of open area for practicing. Features a [[sandbag]] that respawns in the middle when knocked out. Replaces [[Online Practice Stage]].
![[File:WarioWare4.jpg|100px|link=WarioWare]]<br>[[WarioWare]] 
|Microgames removed.
|-
![[File:Yoshi'sIslandBrawl2.jpg|100px|link=Yoshi's Island (SSBB)|Yoshi's Island]]<br>{{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} 
|Platform ghosts now appear at predetermined intervals, with white Fly Guys signaling their appearance.
![[File:Yoshi'sStory.PNG|100px|link=Yoshi's Story]]<br>[[Yoshi's Story]] 
|No Fly Guys. Replaces [[Yoshi's Island (SSBM)]], as well as "Super Mario Bros. 3" theme with Yoshi's Story's.
|-
![[File:Port Town Aero Dive.jpg|100px|link=Port Town Aero Dive|Port Town Aero Dive]]<br>[[Port Town Aero Dive]] 
|
!
|
|}

==Turbo Mode==
[[File:Turbo.png|thumbnail|An image of the Turbo item.]]
As of version 3.0, the Curry effect is replaced with a new one - Turbo. In Turbo mode, players are able to cancel any successful attack, upon hit or shield, into any other action except the same attack, and all [[aerial]] attacks [[auto cancel]] when landing, if they hit. Certain moves, such as [[Farore's Wind]], consist of multiple actions and can be canceled into themselves. Turbo Mode has been compared to the ''Marvel vs. Capcom'' series, because it enables skilled players to perform extensive [[combos]].

Turbo mode can be selected from the [[Special Brawl]] menu, or temporarily granted by the "Turbo" item, which replaces [[Superspicy Curry]].

Notable Turbo-related resources:

*[http://projectmgame.com/en/news/turbo-mode-announced The official Turbo Mode blog post.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLuFpmoKUVQ Melee Impossible], the original inspiration for Turbo Mode.
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_sH9_n-7LdtUZmpKdqep4g6AiZQS_ZqC The official Turbo Tuesdays playlist], beginning with the April Fools video that revealed Turbo mode.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7FpLheBOoQ Going Turbo], by Sethlon. The first Turbo combo video to feature no tool assisted inputs.

==Tier list==
While an official tier list has yet to be published, [http://clashtournaments.com/project-m-3-02-preliminary-tier-list/ a preliminary tier list]  for version 3.02 was posted by [[CLASH Tournaments]] on March 26th, 2014. It was then followed by [http://clashtournaments.com/project-m-3-02-final-tier-list/ a finalized tier list] on November 14th, 2014. Mewtwo notably received a perfect score of 10 out of 10, putting him in his own tier, the God Tier. 
<!--{{PMTiers}}-->

==Release history==
===Demo 1.0===
[[File:Pmdemo1logo.png|thumbnail|Logo of Demo 1.0]]
Released February 8, 2011
*14 characters available
**{{PM|Captain Falcon}}
**{{PM|Falco}}
**{{PM|Fox}}
**{{PM|Ganondorf}}
**{{PM|Jigglypuff}}
**{{PM|Link}}
**{{PM|Lucas}}
**{{PM|Mario}}
**{{PM|Marth}}
**{{PM|Mr. Game & Watch}}
**{{PM|Sheik}}
**{{PM|Snake}}
**{{PM|Sonic}}
**{{PM|Zelda}}

===Demo 2.0===
[[File:PMDemo2Logo.png|thumb|Logo of Demo 2.0]]
Released April 17, 2012
*Added 15 characters
**{{PM|Bowser}}
**{{PM|Charizard}}
**{{PM|Donkey Kong}}
**{{PM|Ike}}
**{{PM|King Dedede}} (shown as "Dedede" on the character selection screen)
**{{PM|Lucario}}
**{{PM|Luigi}}
**{{PM|Ness}}
**{{PM|Peach}}
**{{PM|Pikachu}}
**{{PM|Pit}}
**{{PM|R.O.B.}}
**{{PM|Toon Link}}
**{{PM|Wario}}
**{{PM|Wolf}}

===Demo 2.1===
[[File:PMDemo21Logo.png|thumb|Logo of Demo 2.1]]
Released May 23, 2012
*Major bug fixes
*Skyloft is added, replaces Hanenbow

===Demo 2.5===
[[File:PMDemo25Logo.png|thumb|Logo of Demo 2.5]]
Released December 29, 2012
*Added 4 characters
**{{PM|Diddy Kong}}
**{{PM|Ivysaur}}
**{{PM|Squirtle}}
**{{PM|Zero Suit Samus}}
*[[Tech|Ledge teching]] implemented
*''Melee'' knockback stacking implemented
*''Input Assistance'' and ''Stock Control'' implemented
*''Input Lag'' from ''Brawl'' is fixed
*New aesthetic changes which include new palette swaps and new menu designs.

===Demo 2.5b===
Released January 6, 2013
*Various Minor Bug Fixes

===Demo 2.6===
[[File:PMDemo26Logo.png|thumb|Logo of Demo 2.6]]
Released July 17, 2013
*Added 1 character
**{{PM|Meta Knight}}

The PMDT announced ''Project M 2.6'' along with their new website design.

===Demo 2.6b===
[[File:PMDemo26bLogo.png|thumb|Logo of Demo 2.6b]]
Released August 15, 2013
*Various Bug Fixes

===v3.0===
[[File:PMDemo3Logo.png|thumbnail|Logo of version 3.0]]
Released December 9, 2013
*Added 7 characters
**{{PM|Ice Climbers}}
**{{PM|Kirby}}
**{{PM|Olimar}}
**{{PM|Samus}}
**{{PM|Yoshi}}
**{{PM|Mewtwo}}
**{{PM|Roy}}
*Turbo mode added.
*[[Princess Peach's Castle]] added, [[Norfair]] revamped, [[Distant Planet]] revamped, Training Room stage added.
*Numerous alternate costumes for several characters added, including [[Dr. Mario]].
*Shedding of "Demo" title, now an official mod.
*Formerly, an April Fools' video<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z92MxCndZa4</ref> announced that 3.0 would contain a gameplay change where all moves would cancel into any other move/ action on hit. While the change being universal was a joke, it finally became available as a new "Turbo Mode" for [[Special Brawl]], replacing the "[[Curry]]" option. ''Project M'' 3.0 also marks the first version to contain the entire ''Brawl'' roster, along with Roy and Mewtwo, and features many new alt costumes, such as Dr. Mario as an alternate skin for Mario, akin to Wario's biker and original skins. Other skins are: ''Melee'' Fox, Shadow Queen Peach, ''Ocarina of Time'' Link, Dry Bowser, Party Hat and Pirate Hat Pikachu, Crown and Fairy Jigglypuff, Armored Mewtwo, Mr. L, Virtual Boy R.O.B., Outset Toon Link, Classic Wolf, Boxer Donkey Kong, Pajama Ness, Masked Man Lucas, Fire Peach, additional Yoshi colors, ''Melee'' Falco, and [http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120904211852/kirby/en/images/8/8e/Tumblr_m7xuylJqjO1ra4czto1_500.jpg Concept Art] Meta Knight.

===v3.01===
Released January 11, 2014
*A new launcher is released with the following features:
**Support for SDHC cards larger than 2GB (Hackless method still limited to 2GB, unless Letterbomb is used.)
**A news ticker will display current news for Project M which will update if the Wii is connected to the Internet.
**The ability to update and patch both the Launcher and the version of Project M. If  3.0 is installed on the SD card, the Launcher can automatically download and update to version 3.01.
**Faster and more reliable file loading.
*Fixed the lag from the imported models such as Roy, Mewtwo and the alternative costumes.
*Salty Runbacks implemented. Holding L+R+Y at the end of a match, or L+R+A+Y+Start at the pause screen, will cause the match to restart instantly. This feature is not available on Pokémon Stadium 1, Lylat Cruise, or Castle Siege. Similarly, it's possible to abort a stage loading by holding L+R+A, as in ''Melee,'' but faster loading times make this more difficult to perform.
*Various bug fixes, including (but not limited to) the following:
**Roy's Final Smash is reworked, and no longer causes game-breaking glitches.
**Many of Kirby's copy abilities updated.

===v3.02===
Released January 13, 2014
*Various Bug Fixes

===v3.5===
[[File:Project M 3.5.png|thumb|right||Logo of version 3.5.]]
Released November 14, 2014
*50 new costumes and palette swaps for various characters added.
*Metal Cavern, Hyrule Castle, and Dream Land have been given major graphical overhauls.
*The [[Subspace Emissary]] is now functional.
*Debug Mode is added.
*Various character changes to adjust game balance, most especially to nerf recoveries and burst movement options that were seen as overpowered in previous versions.
*All-Star Versus mode is added.
*Reworked Stamina mode allows for stock battles, as well as allowing "world wrap lines" to replace the standard blast lines.
[[File:Stamina Mode PM.gif|thumb|right|The new Stamina Mode in ''Project M'' 3.5]]
*Rotation mode now works with Roy, Mewtwo, and alternate costumes.
*Several Event matches have been revamped or replaced.
*Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard have all been given functional Final Smashes.
*[[Jungle Japes]] has been removed completely.

===Future releases===
The PMDT has claimed that ''Project M'' will receive future revisions and additions, though such revisions are to focus primarily on gameplay modes and cosmetic effects in the game rather than gameplay. 

Several new returning stages will return, as well as minor revamps for older stages. Additionally, the rest of the graphically outdated N64 stages will be given HD revamps.

Moreover, the PMDT will soon release the first ever PAL version of ''Project M''.

==Errors==
Despite having numerous updates over time, ''Project M'' currently experiences some minor errors outside the regular Versus modes, due to the mod's focus on the competitive aspect of the game over single-player aspects. 
*For the same reason that a Wi-Fi-safe version of the mod exists (with fewer features to prevent [[online desynchronization]]), replays often become corrupted or fail to work properly.
*Fixed-camera mode is completely dysfunctional on numerous stages, often by being off-center, such as on Yoshi's Story or Hyrule Castle; on some stages, the player can even see the transition from hitting the upper [[blast line]] to a [[Star KO]].
*Because of flaws involving Roy and Mewtwo's assets, as well as those of new alternate costumes, the mod does not allow players to access [[Tournament Mode]]. Instead, selecting [[Tournament Mode]] will send the player to, [[Rotation]].
*Though the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon will still have records saved for him, they cannot be viewed unless ''Brawl'' itself is booted.
*In [[events]] that allow choosing any character, choosing Mewtwo or Roy will make the game think that Lucario or Marth, respectively, have been chosen in terms of deciding whether to apply an alternate costume to an opponent.
*Because Sheik, Zelda, Samus, and Zero Suit Samus have individual character slots, this can give two players the same palette swap if the corresponding characters transform into each other.

==Downloading instructions==
''Project M'' can be downloaded [http://projectmgame.com/en/download here] and requires only a SD card, non-PAL Wii or Wii U, and a non-PAL ''Brawl'' disc.


<youtube>v1THCfP8Rpo</youtube>

==Developers==
*Project Leaders: Shanus, SHeLL, {{Sm|Magus}}, {{Sm|Strong Bad}}, jiang, {{Sm|Shadic}}, haloedhero, Yeroc

*Magus: Magus
*Playtesters: Historically, the PMDT has had playtesters such as {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Mango}}, {{Sm|Lucky}}, {{Sm|KirbyKaze}}, {{Sm|aMSa}}, and many more. The current playtester team consists of {{Sm|Gimpyfish62}}, {{Sm|TheReflexWonder}}, {{Sm|Fuzzyness}}, {{Sm|Professor Pro}}, {{Sm|Fly Amanita}}, {{Sm|Jolteon}}, and many, many others.
*Graphics/Menu Design: FireBall Stars, ds22
*Animation: haloedhero, Ztilb, SiLeNtDo0m
*Stage Design: {{Sm|Mewtwo2000}}, Shadic, Vanguard, SOJ
*Sound Team: Pete "Phonetic Hero" Lepley, Garrett Williamson, Riddlr

Applications to the Project M Dev Team can be made at [http://www.smashmods.com/forum/forums/project-m-development-team-applications.91/ the application subforum].

==Trivia==
*Mentioning ''Project M'' by name on any of [[Nintendo]]'s [[Miiverse]] channels will trigger an automatic ban for discussing "criminal activity". 
**This includes using the abbreviation "PM", which can result in [[wikipedia:Scunthorpe problem|erroneous bans]] when talking about other games or series with the same abbreviation (such as ''[[Paper Mario]]'').
*''Project M'' shares its name with the development team of ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'', which was a team of over 100 people, including staff from Nintendo, {{s|wikipedia|Team Ninja}}, and D-Rockets. The sharing of these names is coincidental.
==Gallery==
<youtube>vIxskj3UFV0</youtube><br />
''Project M'' 3.0 Trailer<br />
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''Project M'' 3.5 Trailer<br />
<youtube>1auK5xMlwrI</youtube><br />
''Project M'' 3.5 Art Tuesdays Finale <br />
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUCfOTX8l2zpgiALWKBx43Mg Link to Project M's Youtube Channel]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://projectmgame.com/en/ Official website]
*[http://projectmgame.com/en/download Project M Download Page]
*[http://smashboards.com/categories/project-m.465/ The Project M forum]
*[http://reddit.com/r/SSBPM/ Project M subreddit]

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