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Produced by Sega Enterprises and Sonic Team.
Converted to MUGEN engine by Midnight Spirit.
Hosted by Mugenet Team (www.mugenetbr.kit.net) and by Trial Force (www.trialforce.hpg.ig.com.br).

- Original name: Sonic the Hedgehog
- MUGEN version's name: Neo Sonic
- Version: 100%
- Sprites drawned by: Midnight Spirit, Buffy e Trial Force
- Codes by: Midnight Spirit (some code lines belong to other creators. See "Credits" section)
- Sounds and voices by: Midnight Spirit (Amy Rose, Sonic and sound effects), Lone Star (Knuckles), DiabloHead (Sonic), Yuski the Dog (Sonic and "Tails") and Team Artail (Sonic).
- Date of start: July 15, 2002
- Date of conclusion: isn't over
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ABOUT THIS CHARACTER:

	I believe that it isn't necessary to tell who is Sonic. All good videogame players know or heard about the blue fast hedgehog. He is one of the most popular chaarcters in games world, and all his fantastic games, wich is always sinonimous of sucess, maked this Sega's icon an immortal.
	This MUGEN version is called "Neo Sonic" because it have some different characteristhics from original Sega games. When I'm making this character, I want to realize the following goals: 
	- Work to give to Sonic and his freinds visual and psichological characteristhics as nearer as possible of Sonic Adventure, some of the most recent of Sonic' games and updated about characters. 
	- Make a character with a Capcom's graphical quality and moves. Thanks to my friend Trial Force, this goal was reached!
	- Create a new story which justifies Sonic's presence in a fighting game. This story is based in Sonic Adventure's one.
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NOTES ABOUT LODGING, UPDATES AND USE OF CODES:

	- This character can be hosted only in Mugenet's and Trial Force's Web sites. Don't host it in your site without author's permission. Don't direct link to it. If you downloaded it in another web site, please send an e-mail to me as fast as possible (see section "Contact"). 
	- Don't modify or update any of characetr's files. And don't launch in the web any patch or update to it without author's permission.
	- MUGEN Characters Makers are allowed to use any code lines, sounds and sprites of this characters, except the codes that belong to others creators. In this case, it'll be necessary to contact the code's author. If you use some of Sonic's files in your works, please include me in your final credits. And please, send a e-mail to me and let me know about your work!
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- Name: Sonic Maurice The Hedgehog 
- Age: 16  
- Sex: Male 
- Habilities: Supersonic speed, spin and electrical attacks from his     own body.
- Defects: Doesn't know how to swim. Isn't a patient person.
- Like: Music and fast things.
- Don't like: Sadness and the word "slow".
- First Appearance: Sonic the Hedgehog 1 

	Faster than a speeding bullet - it's "Sonic the Hedgehog" and when he isn't rearranging the landscape with Tails, you may be able to find him chillin' on the beach of South Island, but for the most part, Sonic's on the move, discovering exciting new places, and waiting for adventure to follow.
	Perhaps the most interesting thing about Sonic is the fact that we know almost nothing about him! He goes through life always facing forward to the future, ignoring everything behind him. Almost nothing is known about his past, except that his is long time enemies with Dr. Eggman. It's not known just how long Sonic and Eggman have been enemies, but though Eggman sees Sonic as a fierce adversary, Sonic thinks nothing of Eggman at all! But ever since his first attempt to steal the mystical Chaos Emeralds from South Island for his own evil purposes, Sonic has always been there to meddle in his plans.
	Sonic owns (or owned, anyway) a red plane known as the Tornado, which he used to explore many mysterious areas of the world, including the legendary Westside Island. It was there that he met his trademark partner, Miles "Tails" Prower, with whom he became instant friends.
	An excellent athlete, Sonic has been known to clock speeds faster than Match 1 - not only that, but he's a highly skilled acrobat as well....His arsenal of moves include the Sonic Spin which can buzz through the thickest underground passageways. The Spin Dash, Super Peel Out, and Strike Dash are three different ways of utilizing his techniques. Not only that, but he has learned to completely manipulate such items as shields - he can do a forward flame dash with a flame shield, a double jump with an electric shield, and a bounce attack with a bubble shield. When he isn't using a shield, Sonic spins so fast that he can generate a temporary one with static electricity, increasing his attack range and making him temporarily invincible to some attacks. This move even allows him to hit through the Egg Mobile's shielding rather than aiming for its weak spot. When Sonic obtains the Light-Speed shoes, he can charge up energy to launch himself at rings or objects.
	Although racing on anything but his own feet isn't particularly Sonic's interest, he does have a sleek red racecar he calls the Cyclone. When Sonic collects all seven Chaos Emeralds, he can utilize their positive energies to become Super Sonic! As Super Sonic, all of his natural abilities are enhanced and his speed is so incredible that he actually hovers a few feet above the ground rather than running on it! He is completely invincible to all attacks (except getting smashed or drowning). His color also changes from brilliant blue to shining gold. When he harnesses the full power of the Chaos Emeralds, he becomes the indestructable Hyper Sonic. Words cannot describe the power he possesses in this form, which includes the ability to wipe out all nearby enemies in a single blinding flash! 
	Though Sonic has made many friends (and enemies) in his time, everything is just a blurring flash in the eyes of this speeding hedgehog, always running forward.
	Said the hedgehog, in Sonic Adventure: "I'll never look back, I've got no regrets. 'Cause time doesn't wait for me...I choose to go my own way."

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NEO SONIC'S MUGEN HISTORY:

	Neo Sonic's MUGEN History begins after Sonic Adventure 2. Shadow Hedgehog is still alive (I believe that he dies in the ending of game), but returned as a evil guy, and claims for revenge.  
	Shadow goes to Floating Island to try to steal the Chaos Emeralds, but he meets Knuckles' friends, the Chaotix. Still weakened for his last battle with Sonic, Shadow needs to run away, but before he gets 3 of 7 emeralds.
	After this, Sonic and his friends begin to investigate Shadow's purposes. Amy Rose discovers that Shadow will fight in a great fight torunament called MUGEN. He wants to destroy all these powerful fighters and heroes there, to realize the world domination started by Eggman. 
	With no choice, Sonic go to the tournament. He summon Knuckles, Amy Rose and Miles "Tails" Prower to help him in this hard journey.	
	While the tournament didn't begin, Sonic and his friends tried to add a weapon to their arsenal: maybe the Chaos Emeralds, which when together launches an amazing power, have some indiviual habilities!! So, the 4 emeralds missed were distributed to Sonic and his friends.
	Sonic discovered that blue emerald increase his electrical hability, so he can develop powerful electrical attacks. Knuckles can use red emerald to increase his fire attacks and his attack velocity. "Tails" used yellow emerald like a fuel to a little floating robot, with powerful fire attacks. Amy obtained the most interestnig results: she discovered that lilac emerald is able to lauch energy in two extremes: a cure energy and a destruction one.
	With these results, they trained themselves together. Now, the tournament will begin. Shadow goes to a moon base and do all his fights there. Sonic and his freinds fell they are ready, and will do all the (in)possible to stop Shadow.
	
Very big story? Relax, now the real fun will begin...

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TRIALFORCE EXTRA COMENTS

	Well, I am the painter of this char, to tour best understanding I will explain: first I was only an Beta Tester of Neo Sonic, then I do an edit of Sonic based on Midnigth art´s and he like my edit... and I think: why don't help midnight with Sonic sprites? Then we two agree to redo all the sprites of sonic.
	This delay 5 months, plus the 7 months that MS already work in this char the whole work was about 1 year.
	What i do? I repaint the MS sprites with little tweaks (imagine blanks sprites without color information). And I do little tweaks in the text files, the 24 palettes, and the manager program.
	You can think is a easy work, but I say: "It's a realy hard work!".
	At least remain a good work.

	You can find me at: junda@bewnet.com.br
	and my works at: www.trialforce.hpg.com.br
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WHAT'S DONE?
	- All basic movements and attacks;
	- 3 intros;
	- 4 win poses;
	- Time Over lose pose;
	- Taunt;
	- 4 Specials;
	- 3 Helpers;
	- 4 Hypers;
	- Super Jump;
	- A.I.;
	- 24 palletes;
	- Sound and voices;
	- Ending with music;
	- The "Manager" Program.
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WHAT'S LEFT?
	
	- Intro against Shadow Hedgehog (coming soon);
	- Eventual fixes.
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HOW TO WITHDRAW THE AI

	Sonic have 2 AI levels: normal and boss. When you download Sonic, he's defined to use his normal AI. If you don't want to use AI, or if you wnat AI boss level, you'll need to do this:
	- Open file "sonic.def" with a text editor;
	- Search this line: "cmd = normalAI.cmd"
	- Change "normalAI.cmd" to "noAI.cmd" (if you don't want AI) or bossAI.cmd" (if you want AI boss level);
	- Save and exit.

	Or simply use Trial Force's Sonic Manager, it's very easy :)
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LISTA DE GOLPES:

	Sonic is a 6 button character (7 with Start).
		
	- Basic attacks:
		Punches: x, y, z
		Kickes: a, b, c
		Air Combo: z quando agachado
		Taunt: Start
		Super Jump: D,U or a+b+c	

	- Specials:
		Thunder Ball: D, DF, F+x or y or z
			Sonic uses blue emerald's power to create a powerful electrical sphere, throwing it against the opponent.
 			
		Thunder Uppercut: D, F, DF+x or y or z
			An anti-air attack, when Sonic uses blue emerald's power too.
			
		Spin Thunder Attack:  D, DF, F+a or b or c
			Sonic does a powerful spinning attack in opponent's direction. 
			
		Homming Attack: D, DF, F+a or b or c (only in the air)
			Sonic goes down spinnning in opponent's direction. It's a famous Sonic's move, very good to counter attacks!! But remember, this move doesn't have a 100% precision!
			
	- Helpers:
	OBS: the name in parentheses is Helper's attack's name.
		"Tails" (Cyber Strike): D, DB, B+a
			"Tails" talents are showed in this amazing attack.
			
		Knuckles (Fire Storm of Knuckles): D, DB, B+b
			Knuckles uses his velocity and agressivety in his powerful punches combo.
			
		Amy Rose (The Double-Shot Star): D, DB, B+c (power at level 1 or more)
			Lilac emerald's power and Amy Rose's intelligence are impressing! Amy creates a powerful projectile, which launches the two extremes' power when hit the opponet: projecitle thorws down opponent and recovers Sonic's health.
			

	- Hypers:
		Spin Dash: D, DF, F+x+y+z (level 1 or more)
			The classic Sonic' movement, a Gensis' heritage! Hold "x" pressed to hold Sonic spinning. Release the button to make Sonic go forward!!
	 		

		Mega Spin Thunder Attack: D, DF, F+a+b+c (level 1 or more)
			A powerful Spin Thunder Attack's version !

		Final Force: Hold B 3 seconds, F+x+y+z (level 2 or 3)
			Sonic runs in opponent's direction, and when near it he makes an uppercut. If connects, he begins a co-op attack with his friends. 
			

		Atomic Shield: D, DB, B+a+b+c (level 3)
			Sonic uses blue emerald's power and create a shield that makes him intangible for some seconds, and hits the opponent too. Join your energy and run to attack!!!!
			
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CONTACT:
	You can talk with us with the following ways:
	- E-mail: midnight_spirit@samerica.com
	- Fóruns: www.mugenetforum.cjb.net
		  http://forum.mgbr.net
		  Look for a guy called "Midnight Spirit".		
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CREDITS:
	- Elecbyte, for obvious reasons...
	- The MUGEN characters makers whose codes and tutorials were 	used:
		- Majere (base code of Final Force)
 		- Super Sonic (also konow as SSonic, Spin Dash and Spin 		Thunder Attack codes)
		- Sodon HID (characters' tutorial)
		- Gorjeador (he translated Elecbyte's documets)
	- My fiends and great helpers in this project : Trial Force, 	Lone Star and Buffy. 
	- The programs: MCM, Paint Shop Pro, Irfan View and... Paint 	Brush e Word Pad!!
	- Beta Testers: Deamon, Ixnay, King Bowser, Trial Force, 	DMZ, Cavaleiro Negro and Erradicator.
	- To Equipe Artail, a nice Sonic' website, with a lot of 	Sonic's information!!
	- To Mugenet Team.
	- Me, of course, for the 11 months of hard work... 
	- And you, to use this character in your MUGEN! Enjoy it!
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