Newcomer Frank West

The next in the You Know Who Should Be In Smash Brothers
series is:

New Challenger Approaching!
FRANK WEST, GETS THE SCOOP!

SPECIAL MOVES----------------------------------------

Neutral Special – PHOTO OP - Pressing "B", will cause Frank to perform the special move: Photo Op. Frank grabs his camera, brings it to his eye and in a flash takes a snapshot. Players who are within range will become paralyzed for a moment due to the camera's flash and receive slight DMG. Frank will also gain Prestige Points (PP for short) depending on how good the photograph is. The range for a Photograph is bigger than the Photo Op Special Move allowing Frank to take Pictures from a safe distance. The better a photo is the more Prestige Points Frank will gain. Gaining Prestige Points will allow Frank to Level Up unlocking benefits as he does. If Frank is KOed he will loose all his Prestige Points. For more information about Prestige Points and Photographs see the Special Abilities section.
DMG: 4%

Side Special – SUPERMARKET SWEEP - Pressing "B" while also holding "left" or "right" on the directional pad, will cause Frank to perform the special move: Supermarket Sweep. Frank produces a shopping cart, sharp objects such as cleavers, pitchforks, and chainsaws protrude from it. Sitting in this Weapon Cart is a lone Zombie who struggles to be free. If used on the ground, Frank will push the cart forward, the chainsaws rumbling to life. Foes struck by the Weapon cart will be dragged along with the cart and receive racking DMG until they manage to get out of its way or the Weapon Cart reaches it's max distance causing it to fall apart and vanish. If Players cancel this move, Frank will kick the Weapon Cart forward causing it to continue without him this will lessen the Weapon Cart's distance but also cause it to catch and tip forward ejecting the Zombie within who will either latch onto a Foe and struggle with them effectively stunning the Foe or strike no one and vanish. If used in the air, Frank will still produce the Weapon Cart but without the ground, the cart will tip forward allowing the Zombie to spill out while the cart tumbles downward. In this case the Zombie will cling to Foes causing them to become stunned until they touch a platform or they button mash free or Foes can receive DMG and a downward spike from the falling Weapon Cart which will break and vanish once it inflicts DMG or crashes into a platform.
DMG: 4%-17% (Weapon Cart on ground) 14% (Falling through air)

Down Special – HAMMER THROW - Pressing "B" while also holding "down" on the directional pad, will cause Frank to perform the special move: Hammer Throw. Frank does a 360 turn and when his back is to the screen he manages to grab hold of a Zombie when he completes his turn, Frank pushes the Zombie forward causing it to stumble-run forward clearly off balance and unable to stop itself. If the Zombie collides with a foe they will receive DMG and knock back causing the Zombie to fall backwards and vanish. If used in the air Frank will toss the Zombie forward causing it to fail through the air with a similar effect. If Players hold down the "B" button Frank will hold the Zombie at the ready allowing Players to choose when to unleash the attack, however if Players wait too long the Zombie will break free and turn on Frank dealing DMG to him before Frank kicks it away causing it to ultimately vanish.
DMG: 12%

Up Special – FUNNY FACE CRUSHER- Pressing "B" while also holding "up" on the directional pad, will cause Frank to perform the special move: Funny Face Crusher. Frank crouches slightly as he takes out a Novelty Servebot Mask. Frank then quickly leaps upward thrusting the mask above his head allowing him to deal DMG to foes. Frank then crashes downward still holding the mask. if Frank connects with a Foe when coming down, they will become "trapped" and Frank will drag them down until they hit a platform where Frank slams the foe's head into the ground dealing them DMG and knock back as the mask shatters.
DMG: 4% (Rising) 13% (Descent) 17% (If his both while rising and descending)

Final Smash – SAY CHEESE - After Obtaining the Smash Ball and pressing "B", Frank will perform a powerful roundhouse kick- if this connects with Foes they will be kicked backwards into a cut scene where they will fly through a hoard of Zombies and land on the ground. Some of the Zombies close in on the Foes effected and begin to attack them. The Foes struggle on their backs to fend of the undead hoard as the receive racking DMG. The scene cuts to Frank who has just finished crafting a Hail Mary Combo Weapon "This is going to be," Frank says tossing the Football-Grenade hybrid into the hoard of Zombies. Frank then Grabs the nearest Zombie and poses for a Selfie- the Hail Mary explodes as Frank snaps the picture a still shot of the Explosion is shown- Zombies and foes fly through the air and Frank and the Zombie he grabbed stand in the Foreground just like in the Dead Rising Games circles close in on the faces of the Zombies, Foes, the Explosion, and Frank while a accompanying list of Prestige Points generate on the left side of the screen. "Faantastic!" Frank finishes as the screen cuts back to the stage the Foes effected are blasted away with one last bit of DMG. Frank re-enters Fighter stance. Frank will gain 99999 Prestige Points as shown in the photo break down thus maxing out his Level.
DMG: 8% (Round House Kick) 1%-25%(Racking Zombie DMG) 30%(Hail Mary Explosion) 63%(Total)

Kirby Hat - When Kirby swallows Frank, Kirby will gain Frank's hair and his very own camera while also gaining the Photo Op Ability.

TAUNTS----------------------------------------

Taunt 1 – Frank will raise his camera to his eye and try to line up a shot, as he does he says "Time to take some pictures." afterwards he lowers his camera an re-enters fighter stance.

Taunt 2 – Frank's transceiver will ring Frank will take it out and through gritted teeth say: "Otis- I'm a little busy right now buddy!" then put the transceiver away re-entering fighter stance.

Taunt 3 – Frank will turn away from the camera and reach at his pocket. He quickly turns back around "AH-HA!" he exclaims producing one of several would-be weapons "Oh, Uh, or not." he says discarding the item with a nervous laugh. These discarded items can be picked up by anyone and used as items. The items that appear are random:
* Baking Ingredients (Natural Salt, Refined Salt, Bread Crumbs, and Brown Sugar varieties)
* Bucket
* Dishes (A single plate)
* Handbag
* Hanger
* King Salmon
* Pylon

VICTORY POSES--------------------------------

Pose 1 - Frank walks towards the camera, he stops, grabs his camera and takes a photo. He then checks the camera's monitor before saying "I've covered wars, you know." and stares up from the camera.

Pose 2 - The camera fumbles a bit before it is revealed we are getting a POV of what Frank's camera is "seeing", Frank lines up a selfie with the other Players clapping in the background, smiles and snaps the photo. The flash causes the screen to go white and when the screen fades back in from white we see the photo that Frank has autographed and Frank is heard saying: "Faantastic!"

Pose 3 - Frank's hand will raise into frame in a fist as the camera pans out Frank is shown to be facing the other fighters and says: "Fist bump!" When none of the other fighters respond Frank looks around a bit disappointed before turning back to the screen waving a hand dismissively at the others.

SNAKE'S CODEC FOR FRANK WEST--------------------------------
CODEC CHANNEL: 140.96

SNAKE: What's with this guy? taking pictures in the heat of battle?

OTIS: Hey, it's Otis back at the Security Room. Can you hear me Snake?

SNAKE: Otis?

OTIS: Lookit here Snake I've been watching Frank for a while now and I've got some info you might want. Never thought I'd get involved in an adventure like this at my age. This is so excitin-

SNAKE: You said you had some info?

OTIS: Don't cut me off like that! It's rude! Anyway, here's what I was sayin'... Frank is a photojournalist who is VERY resourceful! he can use all kind of items lying around as weapons! and he's always ready for a fresh scoop!

SNAKE: So he knows how to handle himself then.

OTIS: Can I ask you somethin'?

SNAKE: ...Sure?

OTIS: Now I'm not too tech savy, but I was expecting a bigger reaction to me butting into your codec here.

SNAKE:...*Sighhhh* This isn't the first time this has happened to me...

PALUTENA'S GUIDANCE FOR FRANK WEST--------------------------------

PALUTENA: What's Frank West doing in Skyworld?

PIT: Who?

PALUTENA: Frank West, he's a photojournalist always after his next big scoop.

PIT: Scoop? You mean like ice cream?

VIRIDI: No Guttler-Brain she means "scoop" as in "story"!

PIT: Oh, right. Well, if it's a story he wants: there was this one time I was shopping in the temple and this Busy Bee spotted me and stung the shop keeper and-

PALUTENA: Hold that thought Pit, I sense Frank's camera has been modified. It's seems to be able to deal damage somehow, perhaps it's been outfitted with some sort of "Smash Filter".

VIRIDI: A "Smash Filter"? Hah! Yeah right, next thing you're gonna tell us is he has a filter that can open doors!

PALUTENA: Filter or not, until we know more about what that camera of his can do, I'd stay out of Frank's pictures if I were you Pit.

PIT: I guess my close up is going to have to wait!

SPIRITS AFFILIATED WITH FRANK WEST---------------------------

1 - Frank West
2 - Chuck Greene
3 - Nick Ramos
4 - Carlito Keyes
5 - Adam Macintyre
6 - Ted Smith & Snowflake >>> Snowflake
7 - Tyrone King
8 - The Twins (Amber & Crystal Bailey)
9 - Isabela Keyes >>> Isabela Keyes (DR3)
10 - Katey Greene >>> Annie
11 - Calder
12 - Otis Washington

STAGE------------------------------------

ENTRANCE PLAZA

This is the Entrance Plaza of the Willamette Parkview Mall. At the center of the stage is a shallow fountain with a giant bee clock that looms overhead, to either side of that are staircases with landings that lead up to the second floor of the mall. Players may battle on the first floor as well as the landings which serve as drop through platforms. All seems nice and safe until a loud noise is heard- perhaps a barricade has come down? Slowly Zombies begin to shuffle into the mall from the foreground- these Zombies will deal DMG to players they latch onto- Players can button mash to shake them off. If the Zombies aren't kept in check, they will continue to flood into the mall, taking over the first floor of the stage, this will result in anyone falling onto the first floor to be swarmed by Zombies and receive racking DMG! The only way to get rid of the Zombies will be to fight them off. it should be noted that the giant bee clock is a solid object and though it is possible to go over it, due to its height Players may find it a difficult feat.   

STAGE MUSIC TRACKS---------------------------------

1 - Mall Music 3 - Dead Rising [ORIGINAL]
2 - Adam (Crazy Clown) - Dead Rising [ORIGINAL]
3 - Challenge: Race - Dead Rising 2 Off the Record [ORIGINAL]
4 - Terror is Reality - Dead Rising 2 [ORIGINAL]
5 - Kill Zombies - Dead Rising 3 [ORIGINAL]
6 - Nick Mission 2 - Dead Rising 3 [ORIGINAL]
7 - The Dam Battle - Dead Rising 4 [ORIGINAL]

SIDE NOTES------------------------------------------

ENTRANCE - Frank takes several pictures while saying: "Oh, nice hold that pose!" then enters fighter stance.

BOXING RING TITLE - SNAPPY PHOTOGRAPHER

VICTORY MUSIC - What Was Solved? - Dead Rising

COLORS-----------------------------------------------

BLACK - Photojournalist Black
BROWN - Gentleman Brown
YELLOW - Motorcyclist Yellow
PURPLE - Miami Nights Purple
BLUE - Mechanic Blue
RED - Burgundy Wine
GREEN - Professor Green
WHITE - Pure White

ALTERNATE COSTUMES-----------------------------------------------

STRIPPED DOWN [Dead Rising]
TERROR IS REALITY [Dead Rising 2: Off the Record]
MEGA MAN COSTUME [Dead Rising]
ZOMBIE FRANK [Dead Rising 4]

STATS------------------------------------------------

OFFENSE: 7/10
WEIGHT: 115lbs (Lightest:60 Heaviest:140lbs)
JUMPS: 2
THROW: 5/10
SPEED: 4/10
SPECIAL ABILITIES:
*SMASH TAUNT - Stage: Entrance Plaza
Frank can perform a Smash Taunt that will cause him to answer the call from Otis on his transceiver resulting in Otis informing Frank about the battle in the entrance Plaza involving the characters present.
*LEVEL UP
While Frank is able to attack Foes using the Special Move Photo Op he can also take photographs as well. Taking Photographs will earn Frank Prestige Points, once he has gained enough Prestige Points he will Level Up unlocking benefits as he does. Frank has a total of 5 Levels.

Level 1 (Reached at 5 PP)- At Lv. 1 Frank's overall Speed in increased
Level 2 (Reached at 10 PP)- At Lv. 2 Frank gains more invincibility frames for his dodge.
Level 3 (Reached at 15 PP)- At Lv. 3 Frank's Melee weapons used in Standard Attacks are upgraded allowing him to deal a bit more DMG.
Level 4 (Reached at 20 PP)- At Lv. 4 Frank can have more than one Weapon Cart or Zombies on stage at once.
Level 5 (Reached at 25 PP)- At Lv. 5 Frank's Defense is raised slightly and the range of his Photo Op flash is increased.

Being a photographer isnt about taking pictures but knowing WHEN to take pictures. A photo of Mario is fine sure, but a picture of Mario unleashing his Final Smash now that is fantastic! When a photograph is taken Players will notice circles appear around the Photograph's subjects these colored circles relate to how good the photo is- a grey circle indicates a normal photo, a blue circle indicates a good photo, a green circle for a great photo, and a yellow circle indicates a fantastic photo. Each of these grant Frank a different amount of Prestige Points.

Grey / Normal = 1
Blue / Good = 2
Green / Great = 3
Yellow / Fantastic = 5

When Frank has reached a new Level a Level Up sign will appear over Frank's head and his Level will raise by his DMG%. Frank must gain Prestige Points from 0 once a level is reached. Frank will automatically gain enough Prestige Points to max out his Level if he successfully lands his Final Smash, and will automatically loose all his gained Levels and Prestige Points if he is KOed.

It should be noted that while Kirby can gain the Photo Op ability he cannot gain Prestige Points or level up.

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Frank West was requested by (Fried-Ricer-Man)