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lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:27 PM

This is a Strategy Guide for the "Stage Builder" feature in the video game
"Super Smash Bros. Brawl" on the Nintendo Wii console.

I encourage readers to ask any questions they may have.
I will answer them as best as I can in the Q and A Section.

If there's anything you know about custom stages that you feel should be added to this guide,
then feel free to post your thoughts below.

Chapters:

Chapter 1 - The Basics
Chapter 2 - Stage Parts
Chapter 3 - Tools
Chapter 4 - Tips and Tricks
Chapter 5 - Marketing
Chapter 6 - Hacks
Chapter 7 - Q and A
Special Thanks!
Other Threads By lordviro64

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:28 PM

The Basics
Here's just a few guidelines you should follow with a custom stage:

In most cases, fall-through platforms should be a maximum of 2 spaces
above and below each other.

Excessive amounts of falling blocks shouldn't be used without
a good amount of solid ground to balance things out.
Unless you are using the auto falling block trick.

Don't place springs pointing at nothing
unless you specifically want them as an obstical
or if you're using them for spawn manipulation purposes.

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:28 PM

Stage Parts

Floors

Fall-Through Platforms (Horizontal)
Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1
Boudaries = Same
Special = Fall-Through
These are usually found hanging over solid structures.

Fall-Through Platforms (Angled)
Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1
Boudaries = 1x2, 2x2, 3x2 (one above)
Special = Fall-Through
These are fun to use in conjuction with each other to make curve-like shapes.

Fall-Through Platforms (Alt-Horizontal)
Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1
Boudaries = Same
Special = Fall-Through
Half a space lower than normal horizontal platforms.
They also have slightly less width.

Square Blocks
Sizes = 1x1, 2x2, 3x3
Boundaries = Same
Special = Edge-Grab
THESE ARE AWESOME!!!
No matter how boring they may seem,
they're really the whole back-bone of a good stage!

Stairs
Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1
Boudaries = 1x2, 2x2, 3x2 (one above)
These are the same as Angled FT Platforms but without the Fall-Through function.
They have a jagged edge that looks just like a set of stairs.

Ramps
Sizes = 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 2x1, 3x1, 4x1
Boudaries = 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 2x2, 3x2, 4x2 (one above)
These are the same as Angled FT Platforms but without the Fall-Through function.

Structures
Random Scenery that give detail.
Vary depending on theme.
There's always one you can walk under.

Features

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:29 PM

Tools

I use this trick all the time!
When your making a stage with very precise dimensions,
Use Mario's UP-Special and Fire Balls to find the height and width of stuff.
Up-B = 2 blocks upwards
Fire Ball = 4 blocks sideways
For example,
say your trying to find the width of Final Destination
so you can make a stage exactly twice as wide.
first, I would go to F.D. with Mario and stand EXACTLY
on the edge while facing inwards.
Then, I use his fire ball and discover that it stops right in the center.
So if 1 fire ball (4 blocks) reaches halfway across F.D.,
then 8 blocks is the total width.
I multiply that by 2 to get 16 blocks.
And that makes a stage EXACTLY 2 times the width of Final Destination.

Heres a list of stage dimensions I already know:

Final Destination
Width = 8

Battlefield
Width = 8
Middle Platform Height = 2.5
Middle Platform Width = 1.8
Side Platform Height = 1.25
Side Platform Width = 2

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:30 PM

Other Random Tips and Tricks

Automatic Falling Blocks:
If you have a set of falling blocks near the top of the stage
you can make them fall on their own by having items on,
thus, pushing down foes to their doom.
Set Items on HIGH and set up networks of conveyor belts to increase the process.

Apparently, there's a trick where you can come up through the bottom of stairs with the Ice Climbers.
I haven't quite figured it out yet.

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:30 PM

Marketing

This section is for tips on making your stage popular!
Give your stage a cool name!
Choose a good theme!
Use fitting music!

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:31 PM

Hacks

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:31 PM

Q and A

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:32 PM

Special Thanks!

To pac_cap,
for his support and overall good attitude concerning this project

lordviro64 · 11-20-2009, 05:33 PM

Links

The Custom Stage Empire
The Crazy Awesome Special Brawl Empire
The ZOMG Funniest Thing in Brawl?

Pac_cap · 12-18-2009, 06:20 AM

Very nice, keep up the great work.

Ride The Yoshi · 12-18-2009, 07:16 AM

Haven't seen this, before. Thanks for making this guide, viro. I figure this may help me make better stages.

Custom Stage Building Guide
11-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	This is a Strategy Guide for the "Stage Builder" feature in the video game "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" on the Nintendo Wii console. I encourage readers to ask any questions they may have. I will answer them as best as I can in the Q and A Section. If there's anything you know about custom stages that you feel should be added to this guide, then feel free to post your thoughts below. Chapters: Chapter 1 - The Basics Chapter 2 - Stage Parts Chapter 3 - Tools Chapter 4 - Tips and Tricks Chapter 5 - Marketing Chapter 6 - Hacks Chapter 7 - Q and A Special Thanks! Other Threads By lordviro64 Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Update

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11-20-2009, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	The Basics Here's just a few guidelines you should follow with a custom stage: In most cases, fall-through platforms should be a maximum of 2 spaces above and below each other. Excessive amounts of falling blocks shouldn't be used without a good amount of solid ground to balance things out. Unless you are using the auto falling block trick. Don't place springs pointing at nothing unless you specifically want them as an obstical or if you're using them for spawn manipulation purposes. Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Stage Parts Floors Fall-Through Platforms (Horizontal) Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1 Boudaries = Same Special = Fall-Through These are usually found hanging over solid structures. Fall-Through Platforms (Angled) Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1 Boudaries = 1x2, 2x2, 3x2 (one above) Special = Fall-Through These are fun to use in conjuction with each other to make curve-like shapes. Fall-Through Platforms (Alt-Horizontal) Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1 Boudaries = Same Special = Fall-Through Half a space lower than normal horizontal platforms. They also have slightly less width. Square Blocks Sizes = 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 Boundaries = Same Special = Edge-Grab THESE ARE AWESOME!!! No matter how boring they may seem, they're really the whole back-bone of a good stage! Stairs Sizes = 1x1, 2x1, 3x1 Boudaries = 1x2, 2x2, 3x2 (one above) These are the same as Angled FT Platforms but without the Fall-Through function. They have a jagged edge that looks just like a set of stairs. Ramps Sizes = 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 2x1, 3x1, 4x1 Boudaries = 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 2x2, 3x2, 4x2 (one above) These are the same as Angled FT Platforms but without the Fall-Through function. Structures Random Scenery that give detail. Vary depending on theme. There's always one you can walk under. Features Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 02:15 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Tools I use this trick all the time! When your making a stage with very precise dimensions, Use Mario's UP-Special and Fire Balls to find the height and width of stuff. Up-B = 2 blocks upwards Fire Ball = 4 blocks sideways For example, say your trying to find the width of Final Destination so you can make a stage exactly twice as wide. first, I would go to F.D. with Mario and stand EXACTLY on the edge while facing inwards. Then, I use his fire ball and discover that it stops right in the center. So if 1 fire ball (4 blocks) reaches halfway across F.D., then 8 blocks is the total width. I multiply that by 2 to get 16 blocks. And that makes a stage EXACTLY 2 times the width of Final Destination. Heres a list of stage dimensions I already know: Final Destination Width = 8 Battlefield Width = 8 Middle Platform Height = 2.5 Middle Platform Width = 1.8 Side Platform Height = 1.25 Side Platform Width = 2 Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 02:23 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Other Random Tips and Tricks Automatic Falling Blocks: If you have a set of falling blocks near the top of the stage you can make them fall on their own by having items on, thus, pushing down foes to their doom. Set Items on HIGH and set up networks of conveyor belts to increase the process. Apparently, there's a trick where you can come up through the bottom of stairs with the Ice Climbers. I haven't quite figured it out yet. Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 02:33 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Marketing This section is for tips on making your stage popular! Give your stage a cool name! Choose a good theme! Use fitting music! Last edited by lordviro64; 12-15-2009 at 12:43 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Hacks Last edited by lordviro64; 11-20-2009 at 06:10 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Q and A Last edited by lordviro64; 11-20-2009 at 06:11 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Special Thanks! To pac_cap, for his support and overall good attitude concerning this project Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 07:29 PM. Reason: Update


11-20-2009, 05:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
lordviro64 Pichu ROBOMANiA Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ROBOMANiA Posts: 69 Friend Codes	Links The Custom Stage Empire The Crazy Awesome Special Brawl Empire The ZOMG Funniest Thing in Brawl? Last edited by lordviro64; 11-23-2009 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Update


12-18-2009, 06:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pac_cap Captain Europe Somerset, England Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 3,957 Total Awards: 24 Friend Codes	Very nice, keep up the great work. __________________ SilentAngel [X][X][X][X]


12-18-2009, 07:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ride The Yoshi Fearless Clan Leader. Yoshi's Island. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yoshi's Island. Posts: 1,538 Total Awards: 18 Friend Codes	Haven't seen this, before. Thanks for making this guide, viro. I figure this may help me make better stages. __________________ [The Yoshi Riders]