Tripping: Difference between revisions

Interestingly, the sound effect for tripping (when not induced by an opponent or item) changes depending on whether the character tripping is from a cartoon-ish or realistic universe: the realistic characters make unimpressive falling-down noises, while cartoon-ish characters (that is, most of the cast) make a distinctive timpani noise. The 'slip' sound effect for realistic characters (and some cartoon-ish characters) make a light, quick woosh sound, while most of the cartoon-ish characters make a swabbing noise like a sliding mop.

While sitting down, a character has the same [[Floor Recovery|options]] as if they are lying down. However, a tripped character is in a more vulnerable position than a lying down character. Attacks from a sitting position are weaker than attacks from a lying down position, usually dealing 5% as opposed to 6% and lacking [[transcendent priority]], and the character is only [[invincible|safe]] for 8 [[frame]]s (attacking while lying down usually keeps the character safe until the attack's hitboxes end). The other options are generally subpar as well, having fewer invincibility frames yet comparably long animations. Additionally, sitting opponents can be [[grab]]bed unlike lying down opponents.

In an interview with Kotaku, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] confirmed that tripping would not return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/no-more-tripping-in-the-new-smash-bros-513187770 Kotaku: No More Tripping In The New Smash Bros]</ref> It was unclear at the time if he was referring to just random tripping or forced tripping as well, though a later snapshot of [[:File:SSB4_-_Diddy_Kong_Screen-10.jpg|Fox tripping over a banana peel]] confirmed forced tripping will return.  

*Whenever the control stick is smashed left or right, whether from inputting a dash or an attack, there is a 1% chance for the player to trip.

**Surfaces with a lack of traction (such as ice) have a higher likelihood of causing tripping.

Random tripping is one of the more, if not the most, controversial additions to ''Brawl'', being a gameplay mechanic that is universally panned by competitive players and disliked even by many casual ones.

Random tripping is seen as an annoyance in general, as it can suddenly interrupt a player's action whenever they input a dash, to no fault of their own, while leaving them in a vulnerable position. This has a large potential to impact a match however beyond simple annoyance. As tripping leaves the player in a significant state of vulnerability while moving them a small distance forward, it is a common occurrence for players to trip into an opponent's attack they would have otherwise not get hit by, which can be as minor as a one hit inconsequential [[punish]], or the tripping player getting KO'd prematurely and even losing the match to an event that was not in their control. It works in the reverse too, where a player going to punish an opponent's vulnerability trips, preventing them from hitting the opponent with their attack that would otherwise land. This can merely save the opponent from a one-hit inconsequential punish, or save their [[stock]] and delay victory, or even give the opponent a chance to come back and win a match they should have otherwise lost. There is also the rarer occurrence of a player [[read]]ing the opponent's movement/action and inputting an attack that will punish them, but then the opponent trips, halting their action while keeping them out of the [[reach]] of the player's attack, saving them from the player's punish that should have hit them.

Random tripping has been cited by many players as an unnecessary and detrimental addition to the game, as it not only adds nothing worthwhile to the game in their view, but introduces a constant element of chance that not only disrupts gameplay and annoys players, but has the capability to give a player the chance to win by being luckier than their opponent despite being the worse player. Random tripping is also said to harm the metagame of ''Brawl'', as it cannot be used as part of any strategy, since it is impossible to predict consistently enough.

While random tripping is generally considered a detriment to tournament play, forced tripping is generally seen as acceptable and is looked upon much more favorably. Unlike random tripping, it does not interrupt a player's input, while giving players the ability to control inflicting it on the opponent. And since the players are in control of inducing it, strategies can be built around it. Forced tripping is an integral part of some characters' metagames; this is especially true for {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} and his Banana Peels, which is among the strongest reasons for his top-tier placement.