progress update:

As per the usual process/community rules,
24 hour incremental progress updates for this project will be posted here daily.

I am currently setting up the mugen.cfg to optimize the loading speeds etc for faster loading while debugging/testing, and familiarizing myself with the directories and how the .def siles and folders are configured etc.
I will be making some changes to the select.def/mugen.cfg which will allow me to work faster, and all changes will be reverted once the project is complete.

The next step will be enabling the custom add004 system inside the folder

Progress update:

I have integrated the default citrix lifebar system with the bso add004 fight_720p.def base in the add004 system folder.
As shown, the tag system mechanics are active and working correctly.

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According to the folder path directories in your mugen build,
the active fight.def managing the lifebar system is the fight_720p.def located here in

Citrix Build/data/add004_bs0/res/fight_720p.def

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The next phase will be to start integrating the add004 system mechanics into the lifebar, and configure the fight.def to access the correct fx.air files etc
(score/combo message etc)

Progress Update

The custom Add004 system appears to be integrated correctly with the default citrix lifebar system:

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The next step will be creating the base design templates and guides for recreating the
existing Citrix bars and vectorization etc

Progress Update:

I have started creating guides and placers for calculating values/positioning for the
updated citrix bars.
To enable compatibility with the add004 system, there are certain factors which need to be taken into consideration for positioning of the HUD.
One of the main factors being the score display system as shown below.

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The next step will be further updating/planning the placement of all the elements while also creating the vector base shapes that will be used for creating all the HD elements, including the simul mode HP meter

(sidenote: the HUD will be extremely High resolution and during all of my testing phases, I use 75"" IPS displays in 4K to check all edges for antialiasing/correct any pixel imperfections to ensure that maximum quality is maintained at all HD resolution settings ranging from 720p - 2160p)

Progress Update:

I have created the base layout HD template for the Simul Mode bars & single Mode bars.

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With the guides removed, to give you a very rough example of placement,
the green vector area represents the areas that the final animated HP meters for P1-P4 will be displayed.
The slight offset in comparison to the original is for two reasons:

- To allow add004 score spacing
- To allow for the Portrait system template at a later stage in this project

The next step will be coding and importing the base code/x - range info for the HP meter placement before we begin the actual aesthetic design process.

Ex-Sirius wrote:Progress Update:

I have created the base layout HD template for the Simul Mode bars & single Mode bars.

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With the guides removed, to give you a very rough example of placement,
the green vector area represents the areas that the final animated HP meters for P1-P4 will be displayed.
The slight offset in comparison to the original is for two reasons:

- To allow add004 score spacing
- To allow for the Portrait system template at a later stage in this project

The next step will be coding and importing the base code/x - range info for the HP meter placement before we begin the actual aesthetic design process.

Okay, I see what you're cooking. I'm liking this so far and it's insane to me how quickly you're getting this done.

Also 75" IPS Display? That's crazy! I know that had to cost a grip.

Hi Dripsugeki

Thank you for your kind words,
The initial setup/template creation process is always a bit slow/tedious and doesnt really show much interesting in regards to the actual design however it is a necessary process to ensure a solid, perfect foundation is formed and all elements are carefully planned/positioned correctly.
It also allows for the majority of the tedious coding to be taken care of from the beginning so we can focus purely on the design and animation aspects.

Regarding the IPS display, yes they are not cheap however they are a fundamental and amazing tool for anything digital design related because even the slightest pixel imperfection that would normally be unnoticeable on a generic gaming monitor or HDTV, will be blatant eyesores on a large IPS.
Which ensures nothing but perfection on client projects

Progress update:

I have successfully completed the base coding and area x range allocation for the single mode HP and Damage meter animations.
I have placed the HD Vectorized placeholder sprites in place as anims that will be replaced with the actual citrix gradient/3D embossed glass frame meter design animations intend to use as shown here:

Progress update:

I have successfully imported the placeholder HP and Damage bar sprites and calculated the x range values for the simul/tag mode lifebars.





The next step will be doing the same for turns mode

Progress update:

I have successfully added the base template/coding for the TURNS MODE HP meter.



As you can see, everything is working correctly with the hp/dmg X range.
There are also some obvious things shown here in the test that indicate how the portrait system for turns mode will need to be changed since the add004 score system overlaps the default turns mode portrait system, so this is a good planning test for when we get to designing the portrait system and how the turns mode bar aesthetics will need to be modified to accomodate the updated HD turns mode portrait system.

The next step will be calculating/planning the POWERBAR meter system

Phant0mD wrote:oooh interesting, i see u boys be labbing it out.
Hella keen to see how this turns out. I'm back for the 2024 in the temple too mixin up tha ancient potions

Thank you and welcome back
I think the end product is going to be both surprising, innovative and also something unique unlike any other lifebar system yet seen in mugen.
BCR looks ever amazing as always. Keeps me motivated also to keep on pushing boundaries

Progress update:

I am currently calculating X range values and positioning info/offsets for the Powerbar Meter and planning the Base HD vector placeholder for the final animated Power meter charge.

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The next step will be adding the placeholder gfx into the fightfx.sff and fight .def and testing it functions correctly with the base coding

Ex-Sirius wrote:

Phant0mD wrote:oooh interesting, i see u boys be labbing it out.
Hella keen to see how this turns out. I'm back for the 2024 in the temple too mixin up tha ancient potions

Thank you and welcome back
I think the end product is going to be both surprising, innovative and also something unique unlike any other lifebar system yet seen in mugen.
BCR looks ever amazing as always. Keeps me motivated also to keep on pushing boundaries

Progress update:

I am currently calculating X range values and positioning info/offsets for the Powerbar Meter and planning the Base HD vector placeholder for the final animated Power meter charge.

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The next step will be adding the placeholder gfx into the fightfx.sff and fight .def and testing it functions correctly with the base coding

Even the edges on the placeholders look super clean. Yeah, this is gonna be fire.

Progress Update:

I have further tweaked and repositioned the powerbar meter placement holder as the previous positioning was not matching up with how the original bars were placed.

I have added a slight offset to it so it will be compatible with the simul mode bars and make use of the center gap also

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I have completed coding based on the new values

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The next step will be creating the division effect between the powerbars to emulate a level 3 charge

Progress update:

I have successfully added the base placeholder meter for the powerbar



Now that this is complete, I need to do some fine pixel tuning on the range to create
the "3 charges" illusion similar to the original version by separating the meter into
equal placeholder portions.

the importance of this is so that the animation/colors of all three parts can be controlled separately
once we start adding all the animation and styles etc

Ex-Sirius wrote:Progress update:

I have successfully added the base placeholder meter for the powerbar

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Now that this is complete, I need to do some fine pixel tuning on the range to create
the "3 charges" illusion similar to the original version by separating the meter into
equal placeholder portions.

the importance of this is so that the animation/colors of all three parts can be controlled separately
once we start adding all the animation and styles etc

I think that's what I'm the most excited to so see so far, cause that is something I wanted at base but wasn't sure how to implement correctly.

Progress Update:

I have finished creating and calculating the updated separated meter charge placeholder sprites

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next step is same as previous, rinse and repeat and update with the gaps added into the .sff and readjust the x range values and then it should be done
and ready for the animation step

Progress update:

I have successfully added the 3 phase meter bar updated placeholder into the fight/def/sff system:



As you can see it is pixel perfect to the frame for each level charge and ready for animation/style application.
The next step will be creating the timer frame placeholder graphics

PROGRESS UPDATE:

Currently working on the design layers for the citric HP meter animation.
Will be using a base layer somewhat in this design before adding extrusion/other orange tint and overlayed elements



The next step will be adding the top layer to the hp meter to compound the effect

Progress Update:

I have added the top meter layer for the HP meter



Keeping with the original theme/orange citrus color scheme but adding a slightly more slick/futuristic element.
The next step will be creating the animation frames and importing/coding the HP meter

Progress Update:

I have successfully imported/coded the animation frames for the P1/P2 HP meter

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The next step will be creating the Tag/Simul Mode P3 P4 HP Meter Bar Variants

Progress Update:

I have created the base fram animation sequence for Player 3 and Player 4 Simul/Tag mode Hp meters
The point here was to create a visual subtle variant to the P1/P2 bars that does not stand out too much but at the same time adds some visual flare
so the HUD is not too repetitive.



The next step will be to create the top layer for the P3/P4 HP meter and combine it with animation same as the P1 P2 HP

I love the style.