Border Down - Revision history

Whim: /* Rank */

2024-01-05T09:01:29Z

Rank

Whim: /* Rank */

2024-01-05T08:59:55Z

Rank

Trap15: Video index link

2023-11-20T08:30:11Z

Video index link

Whim: /* Scoring */

2023-11-08T03:17:17Z

Scoring

Whim at 20:10, 30 October 2023

2023-10-30T20:10:50Z

JSAV2006STG(ABC): /* Trivia */

2023-10-30T09:09:10Z

Trivia

Whim at 01:37, 30 October 2023

2023-10-30T01:37:38Z

Whim: some more images and clarifications to scoring

2023-10-30T01:10:48Z

some more images and clarifications to scoring

Whim: swapping some formatting around

2023-10-29T23:43:47Z

swapping some formatting around

Whim at 23:41, 29 October 2023

2023-10-29T23:41:14Z

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 # Bordering Up or Down
-It affects the number of enemies that appear<ref>https://youtu.be/0vkWXsXO6QM</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDXG2aciF4</ref>.
+It affects the number of enemies that appear<ref>Stage 2 GY vs YG https://youtu.be/0vkWXsXO6QM</ref><ref>Stage 2 YY vs RY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDXG2aciF4</ref>.
 For Bosses rank affects shot types and the amount of shots or total complexity of a pattern.

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 # Bordering Up or Down
-It affects the number of enemies that appear<ref>https://youtu.be/0vkWXsXO6QM</ref>.
+It affects the number of enemies that appear<ref>https://youtu.be/0vkWXsXO6QM</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJDXG2aciF4</ref>.
 For Bosses rank affects shot types and the amount of shots or total complexity of a pattern.
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 | [[File:Path_example_full_image.png|320px]] || [[File:Path_example.png|Path_example.png]] || In this image, stage 2 has just been cleared on Border Red, with the NORM clear fulfilled. The player began on Yellow Border and did not Border Down in the three sections of stage 1, '''increasing''' the rank over each section. The player then Bordered Up to Green, '''increasing''' the rank, then Bordered Down to Yellow, '''decreasing''' the rank for section 2 of stage 2, and then Bordered Down to Red, '''decreasing''' the rank on the boss of stage 2. With the NORM clear requirements satisfied, the player may choose to Border Up to Yellow, '''increasing''' the rank.
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 === Scoring ===

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 The game was first released in arcades on the Naomi GD board in April 2003, later getting a limited release on the Dreamcast in September 2003.
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 == References & Contributors ==

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 * How close the Timer is to 0 when a boss is killed
-When using the beam, the player can "break" enemy bullets, as well as start a beam duel with enemy beams. Both of these situations increase the Break meter in the lower right corner, which adds up a total "break" amount for the stage, which is then multiplied by 5000 on stage clear.
+When using the beam, the player can "break" enemy bullets, as well as start a beam duel with enemy beams. Both of these situations increase the Break meter in the lower right corner, which is added to the score twice: first, when an enemy is destroyed by the beam while the break multiplier is active, the flat score value is multiplied by the break value; second, the game adds up a total Break amount for the stage, which is then multiplied by 5000 on stage clear.
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 # Bordering Up or Down
-It affects the number of enemies that appear and their shot type.
+It affects the number of enemies that appear<ref>https://youtu.be/0vkWXsXO6QM</ref>.
 For Bosses rank affects shot types and the amount of shots or total complexity of a pattern.

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 == Trivia ==
-* Cool facts and random tidbits go here!
+* The "POWER-UP" voice clip comes from RayStorm.
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 __TOC__
 == Gameplay Overview ==
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 === Controls ===
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-* '''A (Press):''' Fires a single shot forward and a homing shot. The width of the forward shot and the amount of homing lasers is based on shot level.
+* '''A (Press):''' Fires a single shot forward and a homing shot. The amount of homing lasers is based on shot level.
-* '''A (Hold):''' Auto-Fire forward shot and one instance of homing shot.
+* '''A (Hold):''' Auto-Fire forward shot. The width of the forward shot is based on shot level.
 * '''B (Press):''' Fires the laser for a brief period of time.
 * '''B (Hold):''' Fires the laser until released or power is depleted.
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 === Weapons ===
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-This section describes the weapons that you use in the game and elaborates on them further. Stuff like standard shots, focus shots, bombs, weapon pickups that differ in functionality, options, etc. ''This can be omitted if not relevant to the game in question.''
+While "Breaking" enemy bullets and dueling enemy beams, the rate that the beam depletes the shot power is reduced.
 === Items ===
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-There is one type of item in Border Down, power up orbs.
-These orbs can be found by destroying certain containers, which will always cause two orbs to spawn.
+[[File:Upgrade_Orb_Border_Down.png|left|thumb|150px]]
 When the player borders down, two orbs are spawned on restart.
 === Rank ===
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 === Scoring ===
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-Scoring is determined by
+In addition to destroying enemies and obstacles, scoring is multiplied by two important modifiers
 * "Breaking" enemy bullets with the laser
 * How close the Timer is to 0 when a boss is killed
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 | [[File:Boss_Stage_1_above_zero_early_score.png|320px]] || [[File:Boss Stage_1_above_zero_score.png|320px]] || [[File:Path_example_full_image.png|320px]] ||  [[File:Boss_Stage_2_late_score.png|320px]]
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-| Defeating the boss with a large amount of time left provides decent bonus score, but not enough to satisfy a NORM clear. || When much closer to 0, the bonus score, alongside the break bonus, is enough to satisfy a NORM clear || When a boss is defeated after the timer has passed zero, the amount of bonus points starts decreasing, but when combined with a decent break score, the NORM clear requirements are satisfied  || If the timer ticks too far beyond 0, the bonus is subtracted from the total score, ruining any chance of satisfying the requirements for a NORM clear. If the timer reaches -30, the stage ends.
+| Defeating the boss with a large amount of time left provides decent bonus score, but not enough to satisfy a NORM clear. || When much closer to 0, the bonus score, alongside the break bonus, is enough to satisfy a NORM clear || When a boss is defeated after the timer has passed zero, the amount of bonus points starts decreasing, but when combined with a decent break score, the NORM clear requirements are satisfied  || If the timer ticks too far beyond 0, the bonus is subtracted from the total score, ruining any chance of satisfying the requirements for a NORM clear.
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 == Version Differences ==
-* Include information here about differences in a game between various versions. This includes regional differences, patch updates/bugfixes, and the like.
+The Dreamcast port has stage select and a Remix mode.
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 == References & Contributors ==
 <small>
-# Remember to include everyone that you can in your credits if they contributed information! | Having links handy is even better, when available.
+* images and screencaptures by [[User:Whim|Whim]]
 * This template page was assembled by [[User:CHA-STG|CHA-STG]] and [[User:Plasmo|Plasmo]].</small>

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-! Rank Explanation !! Score Breakdown of Stage 2 !! Detail of Border Path
+! Score Breakdown of Stage 2 !! Detail of Border Path !! Rank Explanation
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-| In this image, stage 2 has just been cleared on Border Red, with the NORM clear fulfilled. The player began on Yellow Border and did not Border Down in the three sections of stage 1, '''increasing''' the rank over each section. The player then Bordered Up to Green, '''increasing''' the rank, then Bordered Down to Yellow, '''decreasing''' the rank for section 2 of stage 2, and then Bordered Down to Red, '''decreasing''' the rank on the boss of stage 2. With the NORM clear requirements satisfied, the player may choose to Border Up to Yellow, '''increasing''' the rank. || [[File:Path_example_full_image.png|320px]] || [[File:Path_example.png|Path_example.png]]
+| [[File:Path_example_full_image.png|320px]] || [[File:Path_example.png|Path_example.png]] || In this image, stage 2 has just been cleared on Border Red, with the NORM clear fulfilled. The player began on Yellow Border and did not Border Down in the three sections of stage 1, '''increasing''' the rank over each section. The player then Bordered Up to Green, '''increasing''' the rank, then Bordered Down to Yellow, '''decreasing''' the rank for section 2 of stage 2, and then Bordered Down to Red, '''decreasing''' the rank on the boss of stage 2. With the NORM clear requirements satisfied, the player may choose to Border Up to Yellow, '''increasing''' the rank.
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-== ( Insert Game Title Here ) ==
+== Border Down ==
 '''(Template Page)''' is a page that is dedicated to be easily copied and modified, in order to massively simplify the process of creating new '''game pages'''. The introduction to the player should be a simple, concise summary of the game, including information like release date, ports, and making sure to note who the developer is using [] brackets.
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 == Gameplay Overview ==
-The '''gameplay overview''' section starts out with the '''controls''' of the game, including all of the buttons used and what they're used for. ''It's recommended to keep the control layout simple and easy to understand.'' Feel free to note the directions that the player can move as well, if you wish or if it's notable (horizontal only, 4 way, 8 way, analog, etc). Advanced and strategic ways of manipulating the controls can be included in a following Strategy section, or wherever that information might be the most relevant.
+* Horizontal orientation
 === Controls ===
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-* '''A:''' Description
+* '''A (Press):''' Fires a single shot forward and a homing shot. The width of the forward shot and the amount of homing lasers is based on shot level.
-* '''A (Press):''' Description
+* '''A (Hold):''' Auto-Fire forward shot and one instance of homing shot.
-* '''A (Hold):''' Description
+* '''B (Press):''' Fires the laser for a brief period of time.
-* '''B:''' Description
+* '''B (Hold):''' Fires the laser until released or power is depleted.
+* '''C:''' Cycle speed level.
 === Weapons ===
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 === Items ===
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-This section describes any and all collectibles that you acquire in the game. An example being any '''Power Up items''' or '''Medals''' from ''[[Battle Garegga|Battle Garegga]]''. Include secret items such as extra lives as well.
+There is one type of item in Border Down, power up orbs.
 === Rank ===
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-If the game features a relevant [[rank]] system, use this section to discuss it in more detail. ''Otherwise, this can be omitted.''
+Rank is determined in three ways
 === Scoring ===
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-This section should cover a general breakdown of the scoring system of the game. Feel free to put the meat and potatoes here. A great example of a scoring section is the ''[[DoDonPachi]]'' page.
+Scoring is determined by
 == Strategy ==
-<div style='text-align: center;'>
+<div style='align: center;'>
 ''See [[(Template Page)/Strategy]] for '''stage maps''', '''enemy and boss descriptions''', '''walkthroughs''', and '''advanced play strategies'''.''
 </div>
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 ''See'' [[Border_Down/Video_Index]] ''for video references.''
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 == References & Contributors ==