[hider=SELECT YOUR CHARACTER - NAPOLI] [b]Intro:[/b] Standard: Napoli enters, a grin across his face, sniper in hand. When he sees the battlefield, he takes a forlorn glance at [i]Scapino.[/i] “[color=#FADA5E]Sorry buddy, looks like I don’t get to use you again.[/color]” With the press of a button, [i]Scapino[/i] is transformed into [i]Mercutio[/i] and [i]Arsene[/i], and Napoli deftly spins them in his hands, before bowing in greeting. “[color=#FADA5E]Greetings Signor(ina), my name’s Napoli Fiordilatte. I’m looking forward to a fun match, for added fun I’ll even forgo my semblance and gun. So let’s have some fun.[/color]” vs. Gratia: Napoli enters, sees Gratia: “[color=#FADA5E]Crap, can I go home?[/color]” [b]Playstyle:[/b] Napoli is through a fighter focused on his fantastic Okizeme. Controlling the opponent through well placed Mid Pokes, and successful counters is the name of the game. Indeed, while his guard is significantly weaker than other Tekken characters, Napoli possesses a parry system utilizing his unique taunt based gameplay. The parry system allows for quick counter attacks and dodges after a properly timed taunt. In addition he has a wide variety of thrusts and slashes that can be comboed off one another. However due to Napoli’s weaker damage output, terrible juggling ability and poor wall game, it takes a high degree of patience and skill to successfully utilize. Blindly rushing in or button mashing will get you killed as Napoli is a character best utilized defensively. [Hider=Move List:] [Hider=Key] f = Tap Forward F = Hold Forward b = Tap Backwards B = Hold Backwards d = Tap Down D = Hold Down/Crouch u = Tap Up U = Hold Up/Jump N = Neutral Stick Position 1 = Button 1 - Left Punch, Dagger Hand 2 = Button 2 - Right Punch, Rapier 3 = Button 3 - Left Kick 4 = Button 4 - Right Kick [/hider] Stoccata (A basic thrust): f2 Prima (A slower, more powerful thrust): F2 Dagger Mandritto (Dagger slash from right to left): u1 Dagger Riverso (Dagger slash from left to right): d1 High Ward: U3+4 Low Ward: D3+4 Broad Ward: N3+4 Distesa (A lunge attack accompanied by a thrust): F4, 2 Tondo (A horizontal cut with rapier or dagger): U2 or U1 Tondo Riverso (Tondo from the other side): D2 or D1 Squalembrato (Descending Diagonal Cut): DF2 or DF1 Squalembrato Riverso: DB2 or DB1 Fendente (Descending Vertical Cut): bdf2 or bdf1 Fendente Riverso: fdb2 or fdb1 Sottomano (Underhand Ascending Cut): buf2 or buf1 Montante (Vertical Ascending Cut): fub2 or fub1 Ridoppio (Two or more quick thrusts, first one breaks middle guard): F2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 …. Falso Dritto (Ascending Diagonal Cut with false edge.): fuf2 Falso Manco: bub2 Passata (Quick sidesteps towards opponent): f3,f4, f3, f4 …. or f4,f3,f4,f3… Passata to Stoccata: f3,f4,f3,f2 Perder la Spada (Disarms opponent with dagger): 1+3 Trovar di Spada (Grabs opponent and stabs them with rapier, knocks opponent down): 2+4 Taunt (A basic taunt): B2+3 Taunt Counter (Parries enemy attack and staggers them): (Time with enemy attack) B2+3 Taunt Counter to Dagger Mandritto: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, u1 Taunt Counter to Dagger Riverso: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, d1 Taunt Counter to Stoccata: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, f2 Taunt Counter to High Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, U3+4 Taunt Counter to Low Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, D3+4 Taunt Counter to Broad Ward: (Time with enemy attack) B2+3, N3+4 [/hider] [b]3-7 Special Moves:[/b] Not one for pointless hype moves, Napoli keeps his fighting style clean and simple. Instead of special moves, he’s possesses 3 different stances: High Ward, Low Ward, and Broad Ward. [i]High Ward[/i] allows Napoli to deliver more powerful thrusts, but his guard is weaker as are his cuts. This is the default ward for Napoli which is seen when he draws his blade. In this stance Napoli’s blade is held above his head, with the slight bent towards the opponent’s chest. Napoli’s knuckles stay low, and his dagger hand guards his chest. This stance also makes Napoli’s taunts more difficult. [i]Low Ward[/i] is Napoli’s most versatile ward, it possesses strong thrusts and powerful cuts. His guard is also decently protected. With knuckles low the blade is held low and pointed up towards the opponent’s left shoulder. His dagger is held forward as though the hand was reaching out for a handshake. [i]Broad Ward[/i] allows Napoli to have more powerful counter taunts. However Napoli lacks a guard in this stance and his normal attacks are rather weak. The sword is held far to the right side coming straight out from the shoulder while his dagger rests comfortably near his left hip. This is the most difficult stance to master. [b]Instant Kill:[/b] [i]Why don’t you just shoot him?[/i]- Napoli’s instant only occurs after three successful taunts in a row. Tired of his opponent ignoring him, Napoli brings out [i]Scapino[/i] and simply shoots his opponent. There is no fancy cinematic, there is no pointless hype move, if you let him taunt you that many times, you don’t deserve a cool cutscene. [b]V-Trigger:[/b] [i]Hard Mode Engaged[/i]- Like most Tekken Characters, Napoli doesn’t have a dumb powered up state. Instead he simply has rage mode which engages when his health drops to 5%. In this mode Napoli’s attacks cause increased damage. [b]Taunt:[/b] (After Punching) What? I thought you needed a hand. (Kicking) Looks like I've got a leg up on you. (After being Taunted) I'd say that was taunt amount to heresy. Don't you know the art of word play? (During Opponent’s Special Moves) Where’s the skip button? (Skips cinematic, damage still inflicted normally) (During Opponent’s Insta-Kill) Skip. (Skips cinematic, damage still inflicted normally) (After Successful Counter) Why you hitting yourself? (After Successful Counter) Kids these days, always so eager to charge right in. (After Successful Counter) Whoops, did I do that? (If Opponent is Flying) Careful now, wouldn’t want the wax to melt. (If Opponent is Gratia) Fuck, can I run away yet? (If Opponent is in V-Trigger) So many hacks. (After Taunting Once) I can go all day (After Taunting Twice) But I doubt you can. (After Taunting Three Times, Insta-Kill) Well, I did warn you. (Taunting after an interrupted Taunt) Come on man, have some respect. At least let a guy finish his sentences. (If Opponent is Sapphire) So, will I get a proper introduction this time? (If Opponent is Beryl) You couldn’t ask for an[i]otter[/i] opponent with wit greater than mine. I’m bound to make a splash. (If Opponent is Vega) So uh Boss, mind just letting me win? (If Opponent is Bianca) So, this means I won the bet right? (If Opponent is Violet) So, what’s this I hear about you not liking getting wet? (If in Opponent’s Grapple) Can I tap out, sweaty fighters is not a pleasant smell. (If Opponent is Luke) I would’ve made a drill pun, but somehow Gratia beat me to it. Bitch. (If Opponent is Shiro) [i]And you’re gonna hear me roar.[/i] That’s still a crap song though. (If Opponent is Shiro) (Eye of the tiger starts playing) (If Opponent is Taiden) Signor? Signorina? I hate traps. (If in Sword Combo) [i]Swish, swish, swish[/i] (Neutral) (Twirls Pistol in hand) (If Opponent is Volk) Die. (No other verbal taunts will occur during the match, taunt counters will occur as normal counters) (If Opponent is Ben) Oh [i]Lloyd[/i] give me strength. I’m sorry man, your name doesn’t jump out immediately. (If Opponent is Ben) Maybe an Arthurian joke? (If Opponent is Ben) Got one, Lancelot. (If Opponent is Amy) Amiright or [i]Amaranth[/i]? (If Opponent is Sangue) You’re [i]Nag[/i]onna win. (If Opponent is Lauren) Can I [i]axe[/i] you a question? Why so hypeious? (If Opponent is Jack) Am I [i]Jack[/i]ing your style? [i]Shocking[/i] isn’t it. (If Opponent is Mokuren) Mirror, mirror in her hand, who’s the fairest in the land? (If Opponent is Cian) Snipers that transform into other guns? I swear, people have forgotten the value of a true marksman these days. (If Opponent is Krysanthe) Aren’t Sea Legs only good on a boat? (If Opponent is Ebon) That shield won’t be much help when I send you to Kingdom Come. (If Opponent is Sepia) You won’t last two minutes out here. Especially in those ridiculous shoes. (If Opponent is Skrya) Get ready for the [i]dawn[/i] of a new age. (If Opponent is Cobalt) Not even gonna ask how you carry that thing. (If Opponent is Oswald) Finally, someone with normal weapons. (If Opponent is Diamond) (Frosty the Snowman starts playing) (If Opponent is Emerald) Here kitty kitty. I’m sorry, that was rude. (If Opponent is Robert) You’re gonna fall, son. (If Opponent is Vivi) Crap, I already made an axe pun. (If Opponent is Grane) You don’t bite right? Bite marks take forever to heal. (If Opponent is Delta) You wanna just go to the firing range? (Opponent is prompted, if he selects yes a sniper mini game plays instead) (If Opponent is Abel) The real question is, how [i]Abel[/i] are you? (If Opponent is Gren) An Orc? [i]Boar[/i]ing. (If Opponent is Jasmine) Bonecrusher is a bit on the nose don’t you think? Like you’re just stating the obvious. (If Opponent is Sterling) [i]Nuada[/i]? More like nada. What? You try coming up with a joke for everyone. (If Opponent is Sarina) I’ll be honest, your relationship with boss still confuses me. (If Opponent is Clair) Copycat. Not that I can blame you, my weapon is beautiful after all. (If Opponent is Kiran) Compensating for something there? (If Opponent is Naoko) You know how annoying shields can be? (If Opponent is Varius) Seniors get all the hacks. (If Opponent is Amber) I can totally see you. (If Opponent is Akashi) And gravity control, of course. Where do they find these people? (If Opponent is Valin) lolrandom isn’t all that funny mate. A true joker has some class. (If Opponent is Napoli) Hey- (Game Over) [b]Win Animation:[/b] [i]Standard[/i]: With a grin, Napoli bows out of the fight, twirling his weapons around before transforming them back into [i]Scapino[/i]. Napoli says his win quote as [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y-NaW-WK3E]music[/url] begins to play. [i]After Insta-Kill[/i]: Sighing, Napoli gives a forlorn request, “[color=#FADA5E]Could you atleast try next time? This feels cheap.[/color]” [i]After Shooting Minigame[/i]: “[color=#FADA5E]Up for round 2?[/color]” [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y-NaW-WK3E]Music[/url] begins to play. [i]Vs. Gratia[/i]: Exhausted and tired, Napoli takes a quick look around before running away, his win quote being yelled off screen. [b]Win Quotes:[/b] [u]Team BASL[/u] vs. Ben “You really think my jokes are cheesy?” vs. Amy “So, do you [i]desire[/i] another round?” vs. Sangue “[i]O pal[/i], looks like you’ve been [i]fired.[/i]” vs. Lauren “Seriously though, I liked the name Basil. It even had the color thing going for it.” [u]Team JMCL[/u] vs. Jack “So how long till you go with the much better name of Jumper cable?” vs. Mokuren “Looks like I am the fairest in the land.” vs. Cian “I’ll be [i]Cian[/i] you later. vs. Luke: "I better [i]Luke[/i] out in the future, cause you're a great fighter." [u]Team KESS[/u] vs Krysthane “Well, my victory was [i]Kryst[/i]al clear.” vs Ebon “Maybe you should bring an [i]umbra[/i]lla next time, cause you just got burned. Like protecting yourself from sunburn. Ah forget it, it was a stretch.” vs. Sepia “Seriously, I warned you about those shoes.” vs. Skyra “Uh, reach for the sky? Give me a moment, I’ll think of something good.” [u]Team CODE[/u] vs. Cobalt “Didn’t the old leader have a tank? I guess he just wasn’t firm as rock like you.” vs. Oswald “So, do you still hate me as well?” vs. Diamond “Well for a diamond you weren’t that hard to beat.” vs. Emerald “Another gemstone? What is with this team, you guys all had boring parents.” [u]Team RVGD[/u] vs. Robert “See, I said you’d [i]fall son.[/i]” vs. Vivi “[i]Viri[/i] good. See, I can make puns not related to axes.” vs. Grane “So you don’t bite, that’s a relief.” vs. Delta “Not a bad shot, where can I get myself a spotter like your friend?” [u]Team SASG[/u] vs. Sapphire "You're not gonna hate me again, are you Signorina? Please don't be salty." vs. Abel “Unfortunately, you weren’t all that [i]Abel[/i] this time.” vs. Shiro “That, that was crazy. Let’s do it again.” vs. Gren “Well, that [i]orc[/i]ed well.” [u]Team VGNB[/u] vs. Vega: “Sorry about that boss. No hard feelings?” vs. Gratia: "You should be a more [i]Gratia[/i]ous loser." vs. Bianca: "Wait, didn't you get a write off?" vs. Beryl “Want an[i]otter[/i] go? Might whip you into ship.” [u]Team JSSC[/u] vs. Jasmine “[i]Jas[/i], it was [i]mine[/i] victory.” vs. Sterling “Finally got one! You never stood a [i]silver[/i] of a chance.” vs. Sarina “Seriously, what’s up with you and boss?” vs. Clair “Looks like the original wins again.” [u]Team KNVS[/u] vs. Kiran “So you were compensating for something.” vs. Naoko “[i]Kum[/i] on, is that all you got? I thought you seniors were supposed to be tough.” vs. Varius “Guess there wasn’t a lot of variety in this outcome.” vs. Taiden “I still hate traps.” [u]Midnight Squad[/u] vs. Amber “Guess you really were missing a few gears.” vs. Akashi “Just goes to show, a fancy car doesn’t make you a good fighter.” vs. Violet “Looks like that victory was a [i]Steele[/i].” vs. Valin “If you ever want pointers on actual good jokes, let me know. I’m working on my joke book.” vs. Volk (No words, simply raises his Rapier as the screen fades to black.) [/hider]