Super Smash Bros Algorithm

Super Smash Bros Algorithm

1. Algorithm Constructs

   • Assignment
     • Pseudocode Example
       • DECLARE 'charactername'
         • SET 'charactername' TO R.O.B
     • An assignment is a variable that can be swapped out for meaningful names that relate to the data they contain.
   • Modularisation
     • Modularisation is used to reduce the complexity of a system by deconstructing the code into smaller more manageable and easily maintained modules otherwise known as 'functions'.
       • Pseudocode Example
         • FUNCTION delivery_charge
           • CALCULATE totalCost
             • IF (totalCost > $10) THEN
               • OUTPUT ‘no delivery charge’
                 • ELSE
                   • OUTPUT ‘$5 delivery charge’
                     • ENDIF
                       • OUTPUT 'thankyou'
                         • END FUNCTION
   • Sequence
     • Sequencing is the order at which steps are carried out, steps must be in order otherwise code will not work.
       • Pseudocode Example
         • DECLARE damagecount
           • SET damagecount TO 0
             • OUTPUT the value of damage count
   • Selection and Condition (IF, IF ELSE)
     • Selection statement uses a condition to select, or determine the next line of the program that is to be exectuted.
       • Pseudocode Example
         • CALCULATE totalCost
           • IF (totalCost > $10) THEN
             • OUTPUT 'no delivery charge'
               • ELSE
                 • OUTPUT '$5 delivery charge'
                   • ENDIF
                     • OUTPUT 'thankyou'
   • Iteration
     • Iteration otherwise known as repetition is used when a piece of code is repeated or looped. A FOR loop is used when the exact number of times a piece of code has to be looped is declared. A WHILE loop is used when an output is either true or false.
       • DECLARE count
         • SET count TO 0
           • FOR count = 1 to 10
             • OUTPUT count
               • END FOR
                 • OUTPUT 'finished'
                   • Pseudocode Example
                     • FUNCTION delivery_charge
                       • CALCULATE totalCost
                         • IF (totalCost > $10) THEN
                           • OUTPUT 'no delivery charge'
                             • ELSE
                               • OUTPUT '$5 delivery charge'
                                 • ENDIF
                                   • OUTPUT 'thankyou'
                                     • END FUNCTION
       • Pseudocode Example

2. Prescribed Criteria

   • Develop an Algorithm using Pseudocode conventions
     • 1. Super Smash Bros
       • Develop an ultimate high damage finishing offensive strategy to eliminate the opponent.
       • Use at least five different attack moves (Side Special Move, Final Smash, Down Special Move, etc).
     • 2. Just Dance
       • Develop an algorithm for an easy, medium, hard or extreme song.
       • Use only a verse or chorus from the chosen song to develop the algorithm.

3. Resources

   • Scaffold Document
   • Task Sheet
   • Nintendo Switch
     • Joy Cons
     • Television
       • Remote
     • Connection Cables
     • Joy Con Hand Grips
     • Game Cartridge
     • Switch Dock
     • Carry Case

4. Zelda's Moves

   • Naryu’s Love (B)
     • Envelopes herself in a crystal that deals damage and reflects projectiles.
   • Din’s Fire (Side + B)
     • Fires magic that explodes after a time or when the button is released.
   • Farore’s Wind (Up + B)
     • Teleports herself in any direction. Deals damage when disappearing and reappearing.
   • Phantom Smash (Down + B)
     • Assembles a phantom, then sends it charging forward. The timing of the button press determines its attack.
   • Triforce of Wisdom (Final Smash)
     • Zelda uses the Triforce of Wisdom against an opponent, damaging and launching them. If the opponent has 100% damage or more, they are sealed away (and KO’d) instead of being launched.

5. Character Choices

   • Zelda
     • Negatives
       • Ineffective against heavy-hitting close-range oponents
       • Lightweight and Floaty can easily be knocked off the battlefield
     • Positives
       • Can be used in a lot of good combo options.
       • Is nimble and quick being able to dodge attacks more easily
       • Powerful final smash.
   • Kirby
     • Negatives
       • Kirby's damage compared to other characters is fairly weak.
       • Isn't as effective against heavy hitting enemies and long-ranged attackers.
       • Can easily miss opnents when using FInal Smash.
     • Positives
       • Can easily recover from falling off the battlefield, due to high amount of Jumps and slow falling.
       • After swallowing his enemies he gains their powers.