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[[File:Brawl+ Logo.png|thumb|400px|The ''Brawl+'' logo]]
'''''Brawl+''''' is a gameplay [[mod]] designed to make ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' more competitive. Among the first gameplay [[mod]]s released to the public, ''Brawl+'' attained some niche appeal amongst the ''Smash'' community due to its gameplay changes. However, as the first mod of ''Brawl'' to undo many of the game's changes to more closely match ''Melee'', ''Brawl+'' was frequently controversial amongst smashers, primarily over what the mod's intentions were, with a number of critics referring to the game as "''Melee'' 2.0". ''Brawl+'s'' own staff also reportedly became antagonistic with one another due to the lack of a defined goal for the mod.


'''Brawl+''' is a working project designed to make various aspects of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' more competitive. It is only available by modifying the [[Wii]] with specific software. More information can be found on the [http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=213744 Brawl+ FAQ] at [[Smash World Forums]].
Despite the controversy surrounding the mod, ''Brawl+'' was the first gameplay mod of ''Brawl'' to develop its own tournament scene, and it was featured as a side event at some tournaments, such as [[Apex 2010]] and [[S.N.E.S.]]


Currently available modifications include (but are not limited to):
''Brawl+'s'' last release, version 7.0.3, was released in 2010, with most of its staff having moved onto the development of ''Brawl+'s'' spiritual successor, ''[[Project M]]''. As such, development of ''Brawl+'' is ceased, and no new releases of it are expected. In the present, ''Brawl+'' is mostly viewed as a curiosity for players who want to see how the ''Brawl'' hacking scene started.


==Features==
==Features==
*No random [[tripping]]. Moves and bananas will still trip.
*No random [[Tripping]]. Moves that trip players such as [[Banana Peel]] are unchanged.
*A new character select screen with independent icons for [[Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda]], [[Sheik (SSBB)|Sheik]], [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus]], and all Pokémon Trainer Pokémon.
*A new character select screen with independent icons for {{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Sheik}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, and all {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} Pokémon.
*Fully independent versions of [[Squirtle (SSBB)|Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur (SSBB)|Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard (SSBB)|Charizard]], though [[Pokemon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokemon Trainer]] can still be selected. For the stand-alone characters, [[Stamina (stat)|Stamina]] has been removed, and the Pokemon will not cycle upon [[revival platform|revival]][[Pokémon Change]] is still available for the stand alone characters as a purely strategic element.
*[[Hitlag]] decreased in some moves, such as Captain Falcon's [[sweetspot]]ted forward aerial (the [[Knee Smash]]) and Marth's tipped [[forward smash]].
*[[Final Smashes]] do not transform [[Samus (SSBB)|Samus]] and [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|Zero Suit Samus]].
*Fully independent versions of {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSBB|Charizard}}, though {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} can still be selected. For the stand-alone characters, {{b|Stamina|stat}} has been removed, and the Pokémon will not cycle upon [[revival platform|revival]] or via [[Pokémon Change]]. The Pokémon Trainer will be absent from the match and the [[results screen]] if players choose to play an independent Pokémon.
*[[L-canceling]] (Auto-cancel) (otherwise known as ALR or Aerial Lag Reduction).
*Automatic [[L-canceling]], also known as ALR or Aerial Lag Reduction (most characters' landing lag from aerials has been reduced to 50%; Captain Falcon and Lucas to 40%; Link to 35%)
*[[Dash cancel]]. -Crouch to cancel a dash.
*[[Dash-canceling]] from ''Melee'' is reintroduced. Crouching while dashing allows for this.
*No [[replay]] time limit. Replay icon still does not appear if the game is longer than three minutes, but if Z is pressed the replay may be saved normally.
*No [[replay]] time limit. The replay icon still does not appear if the match is longer than three minutes, but if the player presses the button to save replays, the replay will be saved normally.
*Shield during [[Dash-dancing|dash dance]].
*Window of time for [[dash-dancing]] lengthened, enabling more Melee-like DDing.
*No [[Stale Move Negation]].
*Ability to shield during dash-dancing.
*Stage freezing. -Stops all stage movement, potentially allowing for more [[neutral stages]]. Only applies for:
*No [[stale-move negation]].
**[[Luigi's Mansion]] - mansion is always destroyed and platforms never disappear
*Stage freezing. A few stages have all their movement stopped, potentially allowing for more [[neutral stages]]. This applies for:
**[[Luigi's Mansion]] - Formerly, the stage would always be in the "destroyed" mode, known as the Deadlands, however, it has recently been recreated to have ceilings act like [[Platform|soft platforms]]
**[[WarioWare, Inc.]] - stage is always in original form
**[[WarioWare, Inc.]] - stage is always in original form
**[[Spear Pillar]] - [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]] stop appearing all together, removing stage hazards
**[[Spear Pillar]] - [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]] don't appear altogether, removing stage hazards
**[[Pokemon Stadium 2]] - Stage does not change forms
**[[Pokémon Stadium 2]] - Stage does not change forms
*No Auto [[Sweet spot (ledge)|sweetspot]] ledges.
*No auto {{b|sweet spot|ledge}} ledges.
*Lag-less [[Edge|edges]].
*Lag-less [[edge]]s - characters can now drop from or climb onto ledges immediately after grabbing them
*MAD ([[Air dodging #In Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee air dodge]]), which enables [[Wavedashing]]. (This is not in the standard "Brawl Plussery," but can be added in using certain codes.)
*Since build 5.0, the [[Online Practice Stage]] is loaded whenever [[Rumble Falls]] is selected in [[Versus Mode]]. In older versions of Brawl+, the Online Practice Stage was loaded whenever [[New Pork City]] was selected, and in even older versions (Genesis build) the Online Practice Stage was fully selectable as a stand-alone stage. As of 7.0.3, the Online Practice Stage is loaded as its own icon, but without the common3.pac file, the icon is loaded as [[Flat Zone 2]].


===Gameplay Tweaks===
===Gameplay tweaks===
*Character balancing. [[Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]], for example, has been significantly improved.
*Character modifications with the intent of balancing. For example, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} has been significantly improved.
*Faster overall gameplay speed.
*Faster overall gameplay speed, largely due to reduced lag and sped-up attack frames
*Increased [[Falling Speed]].
*Increased [[falling speed]] for most characters
*Increased [[hitstun]], allowing for truly inescapable [[Combo|combos]].
*Increased fast-falling speed for most characters
*[[Tech]] window enlarged.
*Increased [[hitstun]], allowing for truly inescapable [[combo]]s, and more comboing potential in general
*Greater window to dash dance.
*[[Tech]] window enlarged, making for easier teching
*Faster techrolls
*Fixes grab release problems. No more grab release problems afflicting characters such as Wario, Ness, and Lucas.
*[[Perfect shield]] window decreased.
*[[Perfect shield]] window decreased.
*Increased [[Shield Stun]].
*Increased [[shieldstun]], meaning a character hit while using their shield is forced to stay shielded for a longer amount of time.
*Many moves received slight alterations. For example, [[Bowser (SSBB)|Bowser's]] forward smash now produces a fire effect on contact with the opponent.
*Many moves received slight alterations (e.g.: {{SSBB|Bowser}}'s forward smash now produces a [[flame]] effect on contact with the opponent, [[Wizard's Foot]] gives another jump for recovery, and [[Rest]] now produces a [[darkness]] effect and launches the enemy at an angle instead of upward.)
*[[Buffer]] time for moves can be changed to 0-10 frames in Versus mode (Brawl's default is 10). This is done by replacing the handicap with buffer settings, with every 10% being one frame of buffer.
*Using the [[C-Stick]] for a downward aerial attack no longer produces an auto-[[fastfall]].
*[[Landing lag glitch]] removed.
*Unrestricted camera during replays, and while paused in a Versus match.
*Default Versus settings are now four stock, eight minutes, Team Attack on
*Nametags are saved in replays
*Grabs give the victim back their second jump (fixes [[grab release glitch|exploit]] when grabbing an opponent at the ledge and release them to force a [[Fall]])
*Extended [[blast line|out-of-bounds limits]] on certain stages
*Differently colored shields


==External Links==
==See also==
*[http://z13.invisionfree.com/BrawlPLUS_Brigade/index.php?showtopic=121 A guide to downloading Brawl+]
*''[[Brawl-]]''
*[http://www.gamesurge.net/chat/BrawlPlus The BrawlPlus IRC channel]
*''[[Project M]]''
[[Category:Hacking]]
 
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20111215142256/http://www.smashmods.com/index.php/brawlplus.html Official website (archive)]
*[https://smashboards.com/threads/the-brawl-download-thread.444472 The Brawl+ Download Thread]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:00, May 1, 2024

The Brawl+ logo

Brawl+ is a gameplay mod designed to make Super Smash Bros. Brawl more competitive. Among the first gameplay mods released to the public, Brawl+ attained some niche appeal amongst the Smash community due to its gameplay changes. However, as the first mod of Brawl to undo many of the game's changes to more closely match Melee, Brawl+ was frequently controversial amongst smashers, primarily over what the mod's intentions were, with a number of critics referring to the game as "Melee 2.0". Brawl+'s own staff also reportedly became antagonistic with one another due to the lack of a defined goal for the mod.

Despite the controversy surrounding the mod, Brawl+ was the first gameplay mod of Brawl to develop its own tournament scene, and it was featured as a side event at some tournaments, such as Apex 2010 and S.N.E.S.

Brawl+'s last release, version 7.0.3, was released in 2010, with most of its staff having moved onto the development of Brawl+'s spiritual successor, Project M. As such, development of Brawl+ is ceased, and no new releases of it are expected. In the present, Brawl+ is mostly viewed as a curiosity for players who want to see how the Brawl hacking scene started.

Features[edit]

  • No random Tripping. Moves that trip players such as Banana Peel are unchanged.
  • A new character select screen with independent icons for Zelda, Sheik, Zero Suit Samus, and all Pokémon Trainer Pokémon.
  • Hitlag decreased in some moves, such as Captain Falcon's sweetspotted forward aerial (the Knee Smash) and Marth's tipped forward smash.
  • Fully independent versions of Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard, though Pokémon Trainer can still be selected. For the stand-alone characters, Stamina has been removed, and the Pokémon will not cycle upon revival or via Pokémon Change. The Pokémon Trainer will be absent from the match and the results screen if players choose to play an independent Pokémon.
  • Automatic L-canceling, also known as ALR or Aerial Lag Reduction (most characters' landing lag from aerials has been reduced to 50%; Captain Falcon and Lucas to 40%; Link to 35%)
  • Dash-canceling from Melee is reintroduced. Crouching while dashing allows for this.
  • No replay time limit. The replay icon still does not appear if the match is longer than three minutes, but if the player presses the button to save replays, the replay will be saved normally.
  • Window of time for dash-dancing lengthened, enabling more Melee-like DDing.
  • Ability to shield during dash-dancing.
  • No stale-move negation.
  • Stage freezing. A few stages have all their movement stopped, potentially allowing for more neutral stages. This applies for:
  • No auto sweet spot ledges.
  • Lag-less edges - characters can now drop from or climb onto ledges immediately after grabbing them
  • Since build 5.0, the Online Practice Stage is loaded whenever Rumble Falls is selected in Versus Mode. In older versions of Brawl+, the Online Practice Stage was loaded whenever New Pork City was selected, and in even older versions (Genesis build) the Online Practice Stage was fully selectable as a stand-alone stage. As of 7.0.3, the Online Practice Stage is loaded as its own icon, but without the common3.pac file, the icon is loaded as Flat Zone 2.

Gameplay tweaks[edit]

  • Character modifications with the intent of balancing. For example, Captain Falcon has been significantly improved.
  • Faster overall gameplay speed, largely due to reduced lag and sped-up attack frames
  • Increased falling speed for most characters
  • Increased fast-falling speed for most characters
  • Increased hitstun, allowing for truly inescapable combos, and more comboing potential in general
  • Tech window enlarged, making for easier teching
  • Faster techrolls
  • Fixes grab release problems. No more grab release problems afflicting characters such as Wario, Ness, and Lucas.
  • Perfect shield window decreased.
  • Increased shieldstun, meaning a character hit while using their shield is forced to stay shielded for a longer amount of time.
  • Many moves received slight alterations (e.g.: Bowser's forward smash now produces a flame effect on contact with the opponent, Wizard's Foot gives another jump for recovery, and Rest now produces a darkness effect and launches the enemy at an angle instead of upward.)
  • Buffer time for moves can be changed to 0-10 frames in Versus mode (Brawl's default is 10). This is done by replacing the handicap with buffer settings, with every 10% being one frame of buffer.
  • Using the C-Stick for a downward aerial attack no longer produces an auto-fastfall.
  • Landing lag glitch removed.
  • Unrestricted camera during replays, and while paused in a Versus match.
  • Default Versus settings are now four stock, eight minutes, Team Attack on
  • Nametags are saved in replays
  • Grabs give the victim back their second jump (fixes exploit when grabbing an opponent at the ledge and release them to force a Fall)
  • Extended out-of-bounds limits on certain stages
  • Differently colored shields

See also[edit]

External links[edit]