Added: 20.02.2015 2:53 | 1 views | 0 comments

Trevor Williams, a 24-year-old Smash player, discovered an exploit that could have some far-reaching implications for the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament scene. "PikAmp," as he calls the , is tough to trigger, but when done properly, can make one of the game’s least-used characters, Captain Olimar, an unstoppable killing machine.

Another Smash player on the Smashboards forum described how to use the exploit:

Step 1. Throw Pikmin, preferably onto someone, or make sure the reflector is in between you and Pikmin (in this case, make sure they can walk to the reflector).

Step 2. Have player 2 reflect it so the Pikmin touches the reflector by walking by, or latching.

Step 3. Using the Order Tackle custom move, bring the Pikmin back. If they are done at the right timing, you can get almost 100% on your opponent.

Step 4. Note this Pikmin. it is now busted until it dies, is thrown, or used in a smash attack.

Completing these steps give Olimar several Pikmin that he can trow to instantly kill any other fighter. Earlier this week Williams posted a YouTube video demonstrating the technique, and its discovery has left some professional players upset. Because Smash Bros. aims for both casual and competitive players, it has a lot of options and rules to modify and toggle for those looking to make matches more or less balanced.

Since release, tournament organizers have been sifting through some of the new rules to figure out which ones would be okay to use in competitive matches. One of the more controversial options is "Custom Moves." When turned on, it lets players swap out special techniques for any of Smash Bros.’ four dozen characters. While it has taken some time, the professional community has generally come to accept customizing character attacks.

While the GameCube’s have been buzzing with players complaining about what this could mean for tournaments, asking for bans on certain rules that make the exploit easier or that Nintendo patch the bug out entirely. We reached out to Nintendo for comment, but at time of writing they have not responded.

Added: 20.02.2015 2:53 | 1 views | 0 comments

Trevor Williams, a 24-year-old Smash player, discovered an exploit that could have some far-reaching implications for the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament scene. "PikAmp," as he calls the , is tough to trigger, but when done properly, can make one of the game’s least-used characters, Captain Olimar, an unstoppable killing machine.

Another Smash player on the Smashboards forum described how to use the exploit:

Step 1. Throw Pikmin, preferably onto someone, or make sure the reflector is in between you and Pikmin (in this case, make sure they can walk to the reflector).

Step 2. Have player 2 reflect it so the Pikmin touches the reflector by walking by, or latching.

Step 3. Using the Order Tackle custom move, bring the Pikmin back. If they are done at the right timing, you can get almost 100% on your opponent.

Step 4. Note this Pikmin. it is now busted until it dies, is thrown, or used in a smash attack.

Completing these steps give Olimar several Pikmin that he can trow to instantly kill any other fighter. Earlier this week Williams posted a YouTube video demonstrating the technique, and its discovery has left some professional players upset. Because Smash Bros. aims for both casual and competitive players, it has a lot of options and rules to modify and toggle for those looking to make matches more or less balanced.

Since release, tournament organizers have been sifting through some of the new rules to figure out which ones would be okay to use in competitive matches. One of the more controversial options is "Custom Moves." When turned on, it lets players swap out special techniques for any of Smash Bros.’ four dozen characters. While it has taken some time, the professional community has generally come to accept customizing character attacks.

While the GameCube’s have been buzzing with players complaining about what this could mean for tournaments, asking for bans on certain rules that make the exploit easier or that Nintendo patch the bug out entirely. We reached out to Nintendo for comment, but at time of writing they have not responded.