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Kagura_RP (Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale)
for MUGEN
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Author: RicePigeon

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05/29/09 - Version 1.0.1
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- [BUGFIX] Desperation Assist command made more loose
- [BUGFIX] Corrected Striker Select on P2 side

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05/28/09 - Version 1.0
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Changes from BETA:

- Kagura now does her intro during Turns mode.
- Commands for Dance of the Dragon make more distinguishable from Dance of Blades.
- Command for Dance of the Dead changed to B,DB,D + X/Y/Z.
- Debug setup removed (Z was set to B for debugging and forgot to turn it off).
- 11 Additional palettes kudos to DemonicKirishima.
- Kagura now has super armor during Z version of Dance of the Dragon. 
- [BUGFIX] Corrected multiple explod problem on Kanna X version.
- [BUGFIX] Command for Desperation Assists corrected.
- [BUGFIX] Parry timing made more strict.
- [BUGFIX] Dance of Blades X & Y no longer hit opponents in their liedown states.
- [BUGFIX] Selecting None will set Kagura's power to 1000 instead of adding 1000.


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05/21/09 - Version 1.0 BETA
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First release. Majority of stuff from the old Kagura ported over.
Considering this is only a BETA version, please don't redistribute.

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Contents
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1. Contents (You're reading this, foo')
2. Who's Kagura?
3. Differences between Kagura and Kagura_RP
4. Move List
   - Specials & Supers
   - Strikers
5. FAQ
6. Special Thanks
7. Fuck You section

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Who's Kagura?
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Simple answer. Kagura is one of Naraku's incarnations from the manga and anime InuYasha. She's
the wind sorceress demon and eventually yearns to be free of Naraku's grasp, but doing so would
mean her death as Naraku carries her heart. I'll leave it at that since I don't want to spoil
anything important that happens to her in the manga *coughAeriscough*

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Differences between Kagura and Kagura_RP
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- Kagura's Enemy Skills, Omega mode, and Cheap Kagura Type have been removed in Kagura_RP.
- Gameplay has been completely revamped. All Touhou mechanics have been removed.
- Launcher replaced with Tornado Hold throw.
- Dance of the Crane, Trap of the Undead, and Shun Naraku Satsu removed.
- Power charging & Heat/Blood Heat removed.
- Dance of the Dead and Dance of the Dragon revamped and given normal versions.
- Dance of Blades given a super version.
- Kanna is now a Command based attack instead of an Alpha Counter.
- Backward Air Dash & Parrying added.
- Strikers Added: Choose between Sesshomaru, Naraku, or none (none start with 1000 power)
- Hitsounds & Hitsparks added.

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Moves
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F - Toward
B - Back
U - Up
D - Down

x - Weak Attack
y - Medium Attack
z - Strong Attack
a - Strikers (If applicable)


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Notable moves
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F+Z (on ground): Tornado Hold
- Kagura's throw. She'll gracefully dance past the opponent as she creates a whirlwind that
  launches them straight up.

Y,Y (in air)
- Kagura will follow up her Medium Aerial attack with another. This is not as strong as her
  Strong Aerial, but has greater knockback.

F,F or B,B: Dash/Air Dash
- Does a forward or backward dash. Kagura can cancel her dashes into her aerials.

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Specials & Supers
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Note: Each move indicates if it can be done on the ground only [G], in the air only [A], or both [GA]

* D,D + X/Y/Z - Kanna [G]
- Kagura's older "loli" sister comes out to assist with her mirror attacks. The effect of the
  mirror has different effects based on which button is pressed.
	X version: Kanna absorbs projectiles with her mirror.
	Y version: Kanna shoots out all projectiles absorbed by her mirror.
	Z version: Kanna pushes the opponent back. Useful for getting out of corners.

* D,DF,F + X/Y/Z - Dance of Blades [GA]
- Kagura's trademark attack. Kagura without her DoB is like Hershey's chocolate without chocolate.
	X version: Fires 3 small blades that arc upward (ground) or downward (air).
	Y version: Same as the X version, but at a steeper arc.
	Z version (1000 power): Fires 4 larger blades in succession. The first arcs up,
		the second arcs down, and the third & fourth are fired simultaneously
		and home in on the opponent.

* F,D,DF + X/Y/Z - Dance of the Dragon [G]
- Kagura's other signature move.
	X version: Fires a vertical column of wind at Kagura's feet. Moves forward slowly.
	Y version: Fires a sort of wind missile towards the ground, which spawns a tornado.
	Z version (1000 power): Creates a huge cyclone at Kagura's location that sucks the
		opponent in. Has super armor during this move and can be hit.

* B,BD,D + X/Y/Z - Dance of the Dead [G]
- A move where Kagura uses the wind to animate dead corpses to do her bidding.
	X version: A simple overhead slash
	Y version: A skeleton soldier travels underground and will grab anything above it,
             immobilizing it before slashing. Unblockable, but easily avoided.
	Z version (1000 power): Summons multiple corpses which bumrush anything in their path.

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Strikers
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At the beginning of Round 1, Kagura has the option of selecting a striker, or disabling it.
A brief overview:

None: 		Kagura can't use Desperation Assists but does start the match with 1000 power.
Sesshomaru:	Attacks generally have startup delay.
Naraku:		Attacks hit harder than Sesshomaru's with less startup but are generally a 
		double-edged sword.

Both strikers have roughly a 10 second cooldown between uses and can be interrupted.

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Sesshomaru
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A - Poison Claw
 	Sesshomaru lunges forward (roughly half the screen) after charging. Can be used as a
	secondary launcher or to keep a combo going with the proper timing. Has a good startup
	delay so it's best used at a distance or if you can position Kagura between the opponent
	and Sesshomaru

B,DB,D,DF,F + A (3000 power & 300 life) Desperation Assist: Dragon Strike
	Pulling out the Tokijin, Sesshomaru calls down several bolts of lightning which home in
	on the opponent's position. Can be blocked. If Kagura is hit before Sesshomaru can
	initiate the attack, it will fail.


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Naraku
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A - Miasma
 	Naraku passes some gas which eventually consumes the entire stage, although the release
	point of the gas is what deals the damage. Has shorter delay time than Sesshomaru's
	Poison Claw and deals more damage, but has shorter range and can also hurt Kagura if
	she gets too close.

HCF + A (3000 power & 300 life) Desperation Assist: Illusory Death
	Naraku thrusts his tentacles into the ground which pop up at the opponent's location.
	If the tentacles make contact, the opponent becomes trapped in a SGS-esque attack as
	Naraku's creepy presence slowly kills them. Is unblockable but can be punished if the
	tentacles miss. If Kagura is hit before Naraku can initiate the attack, it will fail.

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FAQ
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Q: What game is Kagura's sprites from?
A: Inuyasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale for the PSX

Q: What happened/will happen to Kagura's old moves that were removed?
A: Old Move               | Fate
   -----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------
   Dance of the Crane     | Scrapped
   Dance of the Hurricane | Scrapped
   Gale Cutter            | Combined with Dance of Blades (X, Y, & Z)
   Trap of the Undead     | Combined with Dance of the Dead (Y)
   Shun Naraku Satsu      | Combined with Naraku Striker's Illusory Death
                          |
   Artillery Bomb         | Scrapped, recycled in Cyber Naraku's Nuclear Blitzkrieg
   Critical Shot          | Scrapped
   Frost Pillar           | Combined with Dance of the Dragon (X, Y, & Z)
   Thunder Jolt           | Combined with Dance of the Dead (Y)
                          |
   Adamant Barrage        | Scrapped
   Ancientpower           | Scrapped
   Chronofreeze           | Scrapped
   Shadow Ball            | Scrapped
   Goner                  | Scrapped
   
   

Q: I see/hear stuff from other games.
A: Yes. Some of the sounds are from Inuyasha: Feudal Combat for the PS2. Other SFX come
   from an assortment of other games, including Megaman Zero & Scarlet Weather Rhapsody.

Q: How come Kagura doesn't have any AI.
A: Thats actually one of the lowest of my priorities at the moment. Right now my main focus
   is getting all the basic stuff in and balancing Kagura out and making her enjoyable and
   flexible for everyone to play as. If you feel like making an AI patch for her, be my guest.
   You don't need my permission for an AI patch, but be sure to notify me about it so that
   I'm aware of this and hopefully incorporate it in future updates.

Q: Is Kagura open source?
A: Yes, and no. The Kagura and Kanna sprites and voice clips are open source, and some of the
   effects are open source or are from open source projects. You'll have to credit the original
   authors for those if you plan to use them. 

Q: Will you ever give Kagura a japanese voicepack? Her english voice sucks and sounds like a man
A: Please direct all complaints to Janyse Jaud, not me. Or better yet, please address all 
   complaints in writing, contained within a sealed envelope addressed to:
    "101-1337 Hacsor Lane
     Fucking, Austria 69696"
   then proceed to spread your cheeks and insert the sealed envelope inside the mail slot. And
   don't forget to put one of those nifty Bruce Lee stamps on it.

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Special Thanks:
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Elecbyte 		- For making MUGEN and making all kinds of fantasy fights possible.
Rumiko Takahashi	- For making Inuyasha in the first place.
The dudes at Bandai	- For making the Inuyasha PSX fighter.
Necromancer		- His/Her code archive
P.o.t.S.		- Original damage dampening code, revised Parry code
PsychotikMarik		- Naraku sprites
?????                   - Scarlet Weather Rhapsody sprites & effects
Kong			- CFJ/CFE Hitsparks (yeah I had to credit him)
DemonicKirishima	- Additional palettes

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Fuck You section:
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George W. Bush		- For being a failure.
Barack Obama            - For continuing the above's policies which jeapordize MUGEN
Yomiuri TV		- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
Google			- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
Viacom			- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
Marvel Comics		- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
MUGEN warehousers	- Do I need to explain?
Disney			- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
Nintendo		- "COPEERIGHT CROOSAYDERZ!!!!!!"
Numbers			- There's too fucking many!	