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''Brawl'' remains the most commonly modded game in the series, though some mods also exist for ''Melee'', ''Smash 64'', and ''Smash 4''. A majority of mods for ''Brawl'' can be loaded through the Smash Stack exploit, though alternate methods for loading them are available; mods for ''Melee'' often require the use of applications available for [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel The Homebrew Channel]. ''19XXTE'', a gameplay mod for ''Smash 64'', requires patching a ROM image of the game, while a variety of experimental mods for ''Smash 4'' on Wii U make use of a kernel exploit built into the console's internet browser. | ''Brawl'' remains the most commonly modded game in the series, though some mods also exist for ''Melee'', ''Smash 64'', and ''Smash 4''. A majority of mods for ''Brawl'' can be loaded through the Smash Stack exploit, though alternate methods for loading them are available; mods for ''Melee'' often require the use of applications available for [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel The Homebrew Channel]. ''19XXTE'', a gameplay mod for ''Smash 64'', requires patching a ROM image of the game, while a variety of experimental mods for ''Smash 4'' on Wii U make use of a kernel exploit built into the console's internet browser. | ||
Within the hacking community, the base game is often referred to as '''''vBrawl''''' or '''''vMelee''''' as a contraction for '''Vanilla ''Brawl''''' or '''Vanilla ''Melee'''''; the term "vanilla" comes from [[wikipedia:vanilla software|a common terminology featured in the computing world]]. | Within the hacking community, the base game without any mods is often referred to as '''''vBrawl''''' or '''''vMelee''''' as a contraction for '''Vanilla ''Brawl''''' or '''Vanilla ''Melee'''''; the term "vanilla" comes from [[wikipedia:vanilla software|a common terminology featured in the computing world]]. | ||
=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
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* '''Balance''' mods don't change the core gameplay and apply buffs and nerf to characters to reduce [[tier list|competitive inequality between characters]] | * '''Balance''' mods don't change the core gameplay and apply buffs and nerf to characters to reduce [[tier list|competitive inequality between characters]] | ||
* '''Overpowered''' mods give every characters huge buffs so that everybody is equally overpowered. | * '''Overpowered''' mods give every characters huge buffs so that everybody is equally overpowered. | ||
* '''Melee-inspired''' mods change the gameplay and movesets to be more fast-paced and technical like in ''Melee'' | * '''Melee-inspired''' mods change the gameplay and movesets to be more fast-paced and technical like in ''Melee'', sometimes adding mechanics such as [[wavedashing]]. | ||
* '''Competitive''' mods don't change anything gameplays-wise, but add features for players to | * '''Competitive''' mods don't change anything gameplays-wise, but add features for players to practice their skill and/or improvements for tournament play, such as quality of life changes. | ||
* '''New character''' mods try to bring new characters into the game with new 3D models, animations and movesets, either replacing characters or being a new addition. | * '''New character''' mods try to bring new characters into the game with new 3D models, animations and movesets, either replacing characters or being a new addition. | ||
Due to the Smash Stack exploit and relative ease of hacking the [[Wii]] compared to other consoles, modifications for ''Brawl'' are considerably more widespread than for any other game in the series. | Due to the Smash Stack exploit and relative ease of hacking the [[Wii]] compared to other consoles, alongside the popularity of [[Project M]], modifications for ''Brawl'' are considerably more widespread than for any other game in the series. | ||
==Stages== | ==Stages== | ||
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''[[Gameplay_modification#Legacy TE|Legacy TE]]'' added stages with the design of stages used for competitive play for each stage, using its theme in background models and textures and playing the same background music, that load when holding the Start, L, or Z button. | ''[[Gameplay_modification#Legacy TE|Legacy TE]]'' added stages with the design of stages used for competitive play for each stage, using its theme in background models and textures and playing the same background music, that load when holding the Start, L, or Z button. | ||
''[[Gameplay_modification#Legacy XP|Legacy XP]]'' added a lot of over 700 new stages into the game using new slots on the selection screen. | ''[[Gameplay_modification#Legacy XP|Legacy XP]]'' added a lot of over 700 new stages into the game using new slots on the selection screen, as well as variants when holding down specific buttons. Button Shortcuts to quickly select popular ''Project M'' stages have also been added. | ||
''[[Gameplay_modification#Smash 2|Smash 2]]'' added all stages (with the exception of [[Poke Floats]]) that were in Melee back into the game. | ''[[Gameplay_modification#Smash 2|Smash 2]]'' added all stages (with the exception of [[Poke Floats]]) that were in Melee back into the game. | ||
Outside of stage layout changes, some textures and [[Music (SSBB)|tracks]] may be replaced, particularly in the case of original stages. | Outside of stage layout changes, some textures and [[Music (SSBB)|tracks]] may be replaced, particularly in the case of original stages. | ||