Charas Breakout DX - ROOM FOR 64

[Razor]

lets not mention demon speed, at the right moment low grav, = FREAKIN FOREVER TO EVER COME BACK DOWN AGAIN
SRSLY, you can spend your entire 30 seconds of low grav up there.

[GaryCXJk]

Originally posted by Razor
When she takes off her mask, she looks like those predators?

Au contraire, my dear d00d, au contraire.

Originally posted by DarkFlood2
Maybe put a ceiling on the level and make it a bit larger? I was playing and every time I hit the helmet up, I had to wait like 5 secs for it to come back down..

Pending, but the ceiling will still be high enough for the variations.

[SaiKar]

Carmen's a really fun and easy character to use. Gary is okay. The Bear is surprisingly unterrible. That -1 break thing is pretty nifty.

FFL still totally terrible. Sai a combination of really cool because of the extra break (and the sparkles!) and terrible (because he can never hit the top row). Can you give these guys like one more power or something? It's really aggrivating setting up a shot to break the last block only to have the helmet not even go half up the screen. With all the other characters you know it's going to where you want. Heck, even that BEAR is a better character because of the huge random power on shots.

Maybe if a character makes a bank shot off the wall they should get a little boost to power? It might be fun to make a character that can make really strong bank shots.

I played six levels and didn't see a single demonspeed powerup. Is it removed?

Maybe Timefreeze should actually stop time. Like, the timer for the other powersups doesn't go down and you don't lose time if you drop the helmet. Just a thought.

Low grav and high grav last very long in comparison to other powerups and are still very annoying.

I didn't unlock Sai (again) after beating level 2. Or any other character after fulfuilling the conditions you said.

[GaryCXJk]

Good idea with the bank shots, but I will only allow it to be a character specific power. FFL and Sai will both have this powerup anyway.

Also, Sai can hit the top row, it only takes more time. However, I will give Sai another advantage to it, so that he can hit the top row without the boost.

I will look into the level 2 glitch. I hope it will be resolved, I encountered it as well, but it seems that Sai and the other level characters only get unlocked when still having some blocks left. By the way, Bas the Bear does get unlocked when not breaking any blocks at all.

Also, the blocks will undergo a huge makeover. Broken blocks will have a sort of reddish glow, with another color to make a contrast between broken and unbroken Perhapse I will even use the red X or something. Blocks which require you to double break have a lock or something like it on it.

Low- and high-grav both get a time reduction of 15 seconds, since now we have more powerups.

  the bear

The demonspeed has a low ratio, which probably will be fixed later.

[Razor]

how about a rare/hard to get powerup that lasts for about 5 seconds and instead of bouncing off the blocks once destroyed, it continues on. It would be like omega and destroys everything.

[GaryCXJk]

Yeah, I was thinking about such powerup, but...











I'm ****ing lazy.

EDIT:
BETA 6 RELEASED

Changes:
Warxe added
Level 2 bug fixed
Added ceiling
Demonspeed bug fixed

EDIT:

Also, I was thinking about replacing one of the current standards with Carmen. This to give beginning players a small chance.

EDIT2:

After the following BETA, BETA 7, I'll only show it to a strict group of people. So you will still be able to see BabyCatjuh, along with the password system, but for the rest you will have to wait out. I am at least intending to add bosses and all characters mentioned. But there are also some small surprises. What surprises? Wish I knew, but when it's finished you will see, and most probably on Newgrounds as well. It wouldn't get frontpage for sure, but at least Charas gets more exposure.

[GaryCXJk]

BETA 7 is out, and to test the password system just enter this code:

OpSMZiuc#fdPfXOmSyg4pcUCkduh

However, you must have your name registered in the game, this has to be done everytime you start the game up. It will also be to take record of your progress. This will be done in a very annoying way, which I don't want to talk about. Basically, for the characters you most probably need two or three passwords, except if I take the special costumes as a seperate section. The password above by the way can be deactivated by entering it again, but other passwords cannot be deactivated.

But anyway, this is what you've been waiting for:

BETA 7

ALLMYPOWERS can be used as a cheat to have every powerup enabled for one play.

Lastly, I am not releasing any beta version for now. Not that I don't want to spoil everything for you, but more like the fact that I don't get enough feedback. Okay, I can still give you betas, but that's not what betas are for. Beta versions are for testing purposes, which I don't really see, except for a select few. But for the rest I don't see anything, not even a small bug report, or a bug notation from people who haven't been posting here frequently.

I'm not posting new betas to show off, or to just entertain you or anything. I want it to be at least Newgrounds worthy, a Charas game that at least gets a 3.5, which is high already. Charas does deserve that little much exposure, and I'll make sure it gets that exposure.

[SaiKar]

In my defense, it *was* released over Christmas...

[Meiscool-2]

Good game. I didn't make it very far because I thought it was a bit slow going, but still good none-the-less.

[Razor]

I didn't fight any bosses. I thought they were every 5 levels. WHERE ARE THE BOSSES? Furthermore, I... forget.

Another thing, that cheat works, but it doesn't reveal the powerups on the screen before the level. So I don't know what I've unlocked.

Another thing, in the first few breaks, you get way too many drops.

[GaryCXJk]

Bosses need to be implemented. I'm working on the virus code, which should be done within a few days.

It doesn't reveal the powerups on purpose, because it's a temporary cheat.

About the drops, I have this idea. In the beginning, there is some sort of water below the characters, or something similar. When the helmet hits the water, it will slow down. The water remains for about five seconds, and then it will drop slowly, probably also in five seconds or so. When the helmet hits the water and slowly drops, you still have some time to get your helmet back. How about it? This water won't appear in the boss stages, because they lack blocks.

I am also going to implement a cheat to only drop the magnet-helmet powerup, so that this powerup can get tested. Ultima helmet is also implemented, which you will have to find out what it does.

[coasterkrazy]

I really like this. I find the best part to be getting new characters, but that's just me. If they're easy to put in, I think it would be cool to see a lot of characters in there. New powerups are always nice to see too. Personally, I can't stand the low-grav helmet, but I can deal with it.

[GaryCXJk]

Status:

Boss levels added... more like one boss level.
Working on some extra characters.
Planning on implementing the High-Score Password system.
Bank shots added for SaiKar and FFL2and3rocks.
Adjusted SaiKar's bonus of +20 to +5.
Adjusted FFL2and3rocks' penalty of -5 to +15.
Added bitmap trophy room.

[GaryCXJk]

Okay, small bump, but I want to inform you of the characters currently included.

Alex
He's the leader and founder of the Charas community, and author of the Charas Online resource generators. Alexander Bonivento, also called Alex in short, is probably the friendliest member of the Charas community. He always treats everyone as a friend, even though that person might not be that nice. However, his kindness has been tested several times, and sometimes he can get angry.

In the Charas world he must face even more challenges as a leader of a crime-fighting organisation.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
GaryCXJk (dress, hair)

SMB
He is known as the uncle of the Charas community. He himself was one of the first members and contributors of the Charas community and the generators. Even now he appears once in a while.

He appears more often in the Charas world, where he helps Alex in leading the team. But there is one thing he does voluntarily, something which nobody has ever expected of him: he joins the trainee team!

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
Setzer (dress)
kAiRoU (hair)

SaiKar
He is probably the most dedicated member of the Charas community. It's also the reason why he became an administrator. He most of the time is nice, but you don't want to piss him off.

The form you see now is not the form you will see SaiKar in all the time. He mostly uses another form of himself, but the reason for that is only clear to his tutor...

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettric (head)
Pedro Lion (dress)
SMB (hair)
Antisoul (electricity)
GaryCXJk (edit: hair)

Darkfox
A respected administrator and a fine member of the Charas community. He's one of the earliest members on the forums, and the first one who successfully created a roleplaying topic. Sometimes he and Gary have beef.

That last one is the same within the Charas world. It's even worse when Gary is appointed a tutor over him, but he doesn't realise that the training he gets will pay off eventually.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
Senshi (dress, hair)

GhostClown
A respected member of the Charas board. As moderator and leader of the beta testers, he tests and reviews RPG Maker games. Beware when making a game! He also has been promoted to administrator. Coincidentally, he was also one of the first place winners of the Charas Resource Contest, giving him a spot in a Charas production!

In the Charas world, he's a strong warrior. Don't let yourself be fooled by his looks though, he might look like a scary clown, he's all but evil. The reason he joins the organisation is because he likes to help people.

Credits:
Iron (body, head)
The_question (edit: body)
Pedro Lion (dress)

FFL2and3rocks
He's been a member on the Charas board for a long time. He mostly stays nice, and a lot of oldies know him. The well known feature of him is his name. As suggested, he is a fan of Final Fantasy Legends 2 and 3.

In the Charas world, he works as a common fighter, though he doesn't get a lot of assignment, because he always gets underrated. Will anybody give him a chance?

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
Onichi (dress)
Bailong (hair)

This sprite was created with GPI's Charas.EX.

Red Giant
He has been on the board for quite some time, and mostly seems to win conversations with clever remarks. He has been a known member to many.

His trademark on the boards might be a skeleton in armor, in the Charas world he is a skeleton in armor. Not that this makes him less friendly, in fact, he's very cheap when it comes to parties. Of course, an undead doesn't need food to survive.

Credits:
Bailong (head)
Giovy LoCa (dress)
Elettronic (helmet)

Kijuki_Magazaki
He's been loved and hated by many, but mostly loved. He started as a normal member, became a moderator and then got promoted to administrator. Now he isn't, because he choose not to be an administrator anymore.Still, as a tribute, he stays moderator.

In the world of Charas he is still active as a knight. Although he uses classic armor, he does use modern technology to fight evil.

Credits:
Elletronic (head, helmet)
Giovy LoCa (dress)

GaryCXJk
A dedicated member of the Charas community (though he often claims he's leaving), and yours truely. I could tell more, but you can judge yourself.

He actually has a seperate story in the Charas world. As a tutor in the team, he teaches several members everything they need to know. His experience? Gained from his other team. Is that the reason why he often isn't reachable? And how come he knows more than others do?

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
Senshi (dress)
GaryCXJk (hair, edit: body, head)
Gold Dean (glasses)

Carmen
She's a tough lady as a moderator on the Charas forums, but can also be kind most of the times. But she is most known for her art. She is also the only female moderator in the community.

Because of an accident in the Charas world her skin has gone pale. A change in her genetic structure has caused her to change, and that's the exact reason why she wears a mask. But does she really look bad behind her mask? Or is there a different reason why she wears it?

Credits:
Iron (body)
Lanchor (edit: body)
Setzer (hair, coat)
GaryCXJk (mask, edit: hair, coat)

Trevlac
He can be rude, but once you know him, he's not that bad. He can even be your friend if you behave.

The same goes for him in the Charas world. This time, he's a mixture between a renegade (though he isn't chased by the police) and Fonzie. Tough fighter, soft-hearted.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
GaryCXJk (dress)
Senshi (hair)
DraculaX (shades)

Razor
Don't get fooled by his username: though he can be razorsharp, he can be fun too. As a mod, he does seem to do a fine job, but as a member he's an even better person. He can put you in your place though, and razorsharp as well.

He might look like he has mutated in a furry, to be precice, a wolf furry, but he does have a human side. He just doesn't show it. His motivation? Women love furred men. And it seems he's right about that.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Satyremusique (head)
SMB (dress)
Senshi (edit: body)
Weregnome (edit: head)

Originally assembled by Weregnome

Warxe_PhoenixBlade
A cool guy, who started as a promising spriter. However, now he needs more time for a bigger job: moderating the Charas forums. He currently is moderator over the Tutorials board.

In the Charas world, he doesn't need tutorials to get going. What he mostly does need is a bag of good luck, because ever since he joined the Charas team everything goes horribly wrong. Is he jinxed, or is there a higher power messing with his luck?

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
GaryCXJk (dress)
Senshi (hair)

MrMister
Though he mostly come over as cruel, he always strike a point. He is also loved by his friends on the community. But when he's cruel, you obviously did something wrong, and he's only doing you a favour before somebody else gets crueler.

Well, that's something you can say in real life, but in the Charas world he doesn't even have time to put you in your place. Instead he takes care of the financial business, which mainly includes weaponary, food and bills. Though, when things get really rough, you can count on him.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Taylor Radlee (head, hair)
GhostClown (dress)

BabyCatjuh
She was the joy of Charas, and created a still famous topic. Where she went nobody knows, but she is still remembered by name because of that single topic.

She plays a bigger role in the Charas world, where she is first seen when she gets taken captive, together with... Gary?

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
GaryCXJk (dress, hair)

She is basically an RPG Maker RTP character, edited to fit the generators.

X-F3R
He's cruel in a funny way, and the other way around. Mostly he's just joking when he is mean, but he also does have a serious side. Lately it seems he lays low for a while, and occasionally visits the community.

He also takes a break in the Charas world, where he can't be contacted, due to the fact he is having a vacation to a tropic island. Hopefully he will be back before chaos takes control.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
Chaze (dress)
Bailong (hair)
GaryCXJk (edit: body, head)

Moiledzep
Not much is known about him, because he left as fast as he came. However, based on the reactions towards him, I believe he was a welcome member. Yes, I do remember his PM about him playing a part in the Charas Movie... OH SHIIII- I forgot! I promised the first place winners of the third Charas Contest a spot in the Charas movie!

Because he was one of the winners of the third Charas Resource Contest, he was added as a prize, and does not currently have a role planned in the Charas world. However, things can change in the future, and maybe he can surprise you.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Cip (head, hair)
Cosmo (dress)
Guy (scouter)

RRWP
He was once a member of the community for a short while. His visions were revolutionary for the forum, but because he brought it in a sort of arrogant way, his point was never made clear. Now it appears he is right about many things, and some members still stick to the idea. However, now RRWP doesn't come to the board no more, because he felt he wasn't apreciated. That's why he deserves a spot in the character list.

He does not appear in the Charas world.

Credits:
SMB (body, head)
Spar (dress)
FFL2and3rocks (hair)
Cip (edit: body)
GaryCXJk (edit: dress)

This character is based on the chara-soldiers set of the generator. Real robots do wear pants.

Bas the Bear
The teddybear of Gary, and a loyal companion. He is kind of cute, but he can't do much. He's just a stuffed animal.

Believe it or not, but this stuffed animal does take a part in the Charas world. There he is a summon of GaryCXJk. Special ability? Making the enemy laugh so hard they can't fight back. Or that's what supposed to happen most of the time...

Credits:
GaryCXJk (everything)

The body reached 6th place in the first Resource Contest.

BWAAH!

BannerGuy
This character has been the unofficial mascot of the Charas Resource Contests. Now he lies dorment on my computer, waiting to be used again...

Yes, he also takes part in the Charas world, as a summon. Though not the most powerful summon, he can be of some assistance, and makes a perfect extra fighter.

Credits:
Iron (body)
Elettronic (head)
GaryCXJk (dress)
Cip (hair)

The dress reached 5th place in the first Resource Contest.
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Characters currently included: 19
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Reserved characters

Almeidaboo
Tomi
Moosetroop11
Cosmo
GPI
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To be included: 5
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Places taken: 40
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As you can see, there is limited space, because of the fact only 64 characters can be in there.

Post will be updated regularly.

Also, if somebody already included does not agree with the description, please say so here. Also note that everybody included in the list will not face humiliation in the series, I already have planned how things work out for the best of everybody.

So, that's why I have a small proposal. I might be planning on creating a contest where people can post their generated self, totally fixed up and such. However, one part of the whole sprite must be from yourself. May it be body, head, dress or hair. Items are excluded from this part, but you can make an item too (or use an already existing item). Be sure to share that particular resource in the generators for others to use (body, head, dress, hair). You make more chance if you do a full custom, especially for dress or hair. It also requires a short story of your character. If this character gets accepted, and there's only one winner, it must fit the storyline of Charas the Series (changed the name). Also give a motivation why your character should be included. Some are excluded from this contest, simply because they are included.

Short story:

In 2004 Alex decides to create an organisation of crime fighters, together with some talented forum members (which means, basically one, SMB). In 2005 Alex finally sets up the base, but requires the help of getting a team. Therefore he recruits some experienced and unexperienced people. Because too many are unexperienced, he contacts someone from another team, who already has experience in crime-fighting: GaryCXJk. But what is the motive of Gary? And who is sabotaging the whole organisation?

[Razor]

I like the part where there is only space for 50 more, and we don't even have that many active members :p