Super Smash Bros Algorithm

Super Smash Bros Algorithm

1. prescribed criteria

   • develop an algorithm using psuedocode conventions
     • Develop an algorithm for one of the Nintendo games - Super Smash bros or Mario kart
     • Pseudocode conventions must be used in the algorithm. Such as all keywords are in bold and capitalised, use indentation when a code belongs to a particular block of code START and END should be at the beginning and end of the algorithm
     • Examples of keyword for pseudocodes are IF/IF ELSE, IS EQUAL TO, START, END, THEN WHILE
   • super smash bros
     • develop an ultimate high dammage finishing offensive strategy to eliminate the player
       • Create a high damage strategy for super smash bros character kirby
       • Strategy should be offensive, which means we do not need to create defensive moves
       • Moves should ultimately finish and eliminate the opponent
     • Use five (5) conditions (IF, ELSEIF, ELSE) in your pseudocode
       • The pseudocode must include 5 unique moves to damage the opponent using IF, ELIF AND ELSE

2. algorithm constructs

   • sequence
     • sequence is a list or instructions displayed in a certain order
       • e.g sequence for special side move, hit, punch, hit , move to side In this example we can see that there is a certain sequence. required in order to perform the special side move
   • assignment
     • an assignment is a variable which is a name or a lable that stores data and information, is assigned a value
       • START, DECLARE Username, SET Username TO “Toad”, OUTPUT “Enjoy the game, Toad” END. In this example Username is the variable and Toad is the value
   • selection
     • Choses the next step of the algorithm and what happens next in the game
       • START INPUT race results IF Mario won THEN OUTPUT message “Mario is the champion!” ENDIF STOP In this example the next step or selection is to show the message that Mario won the game, but this only happen if the condition is met.
   • condition
     • A statement which can be true of false and determines whether the selection sentence will happen or not.
       • START IF Mario is near Luigi’s house THEN OUTPUT Mario visits Luigi for lunch ELSE OUTPUT Mario doesn’t visit anyone ENDIF END In this example the condition is that Mario must be near Luigi’s house in order for the selection to happen
   • iteration
     • Also known as repetition and determines how long or how many times the program loops for
       • START FOR 7 steps INPUT Jump up and forward ENDFOR END In this example the word for is used when it is known exactly when to stop the loop. However this for not the only code that is used for iteration words like while and repeat can also be used

3. chosen character moves

   • Burning Kirby
     • Dash attack, launches a flaming dash that deals 12% damage
   • Hammer flip
     • side special attack move, one of Kirby’s most dangerous move, deals 35% damage
   • Forward aerial
     • triple attack, aerial triple axle kick that combo together, deals 14% damage
   • Inhale
     • Neutral special move, very unique to Kirby and is his classic move, deals 10% dama
   • Up smash
     • somersault kick, bicycle kick that can be used from either side of Kirby, deals 15% damage

4. character choices

   • kirby
     • pros
       • unique abilities like inhale which absorbs the opponents neutral special move or fast recovery rate give him an upper hand in battyle
     • cons
       • weak and fragile meaning prone to knockouts and has poor mobility meaning it has low air and ground speed which makes it harder to move around
   • sonic
     • pros
       • high speed and recovery rate which means easy to doge attacks and lower chance of instant death form opponents
     • cons
       • lack of killing moves and high tendency to be "edgegaurded" by opponents which blocks sonic to returning safely

5. hardware

   • nintendo switch
     • it is a hybrid video game console that is designed so you can use it at home or on the go
   • screen
     • display that shows all of the games visuals, menus and system informaiton
   • joycon remote
     • allows player to control character
   • joycon holder
     • they allow you to attach the joycon remote to a more traditional style controler
   • ssb/mario cart game card or downloaded game
     • contains all of the data and algorithms to function the game properly

6. game options

   • super smash bros game
     • core features
       • it is a series of platform fighting video games published by nintendo
       • created by masahiro sakurai super smash bros contains characters form many other game series
     • reasons for selection
       • very fun i love the crossover of the character from each nintendo game
       • i like how it can be either multiplayer or single player
   • mario cart
     • core features
       • more enjoyable as multiplayer
     • reasons for selection
       • it is competitive and nonviolent when compared to super smash bros