I put a Playable Vending Machine in my Fighting Game

[@epowga1811]

My favorite moment is when Rad Chad said "it's work striking time" and work striked all over the place, peak writing

[@koyo_r_min]

Epoowga

[@uzelac1372]

The correct pronunciation is Epogwa 👍

[@Frost500-e3i]

Yo it’s the goat

[@epowga1811]

​@@uzelac1372Epogwa👍

[@rucksack_kh]

Music man!

[@caraprism9074]

I can’t wait for The Vendor’s win screen where it rejects the opponent’s money because it slightly creased while the opponent is just dead on the floor

[@NukaKappa]

“The entire game could change to a dating sim at some point” I’m ready to crush a computer (my enemy) with a vending machine (myself) only for said computer to land a hit on me that transforms the fight into a dating sim for the rest of the round

[@thelordz33]

Doing that to the vending machine would be a bad move because it has the highest rizz in the game and should be able to deal with the dating sim attack fairly easily.

[@laffy7204]

A fighting game with a dating sim story mode would be so funny

[@Sir_Danks-A-Lot]

That sounds like a hilarious mechanic tbh. Someone's ult or something puts you in a different game menu, and then you have flirt options the enemy player has to order 3-1 hearts on and it does damage according to what lines up. I want this now lmfao

[@Tailsbot98761]

​@@laffy7204Rivals of aether

[@RadicalGarry]

​@@laffy7204 literally the Japanese version of Rival Schools

[@4546Bean]

Idea: every time you use an item he gets slightly weaker bc he weighs less. The chips and soda will barely affect him (0.25-1%) but a bowling ball would lower his attack much more significantly (5%), encouraging more strategic usage and discouraging spam.

[@An_Entire_Lime]

Adding a "weight" meter sounds like a very fun idea to balance the menace, It could even affect the armor at light enough weight thresholds, but also let it refill somehow, maybe by eating projectiles

[@Ramsey276one]

Secret Super: RESTOCKING "[Inventory] RAINS FROM ABOVE.mp3 " XD

[@doublevendetta]

@@An_Entire_Lime NO NO WAIT I'VE GOT IT: Long ass super animation of a vending machine attendant refilling him

[@sev1120]

​@@doublevendettaa channeled special move that lets you regain weight, but as the weight meter drops you move slightly faster

[@doublevendetta]

​@@sev1120 I mean the point in my mind of it being both a super and long was that it's expensive, and can be interrupted if you're trying to just YOLO it out in neutral

[@neminem233]

IDK if you take suggestions but one idea I had was a parent that brought their child to work, and works like a puppet character. If the child takes too much damage they get sent to “time-out” Absolutely adore this concept

[@Ramsey276one]

A Lost Child! Even has a pet... from *somewhere...* Just a pet... RIGHT?!

[@LuisAngeel07]

Oh shit i love this idea i would definitely main him

[@GoodTato]

You have the perfect opportunity to add a joke character who requires fucking double-pretzel-forward-back-circle-half-cum-quarter-quarter-circle-shoryuken-back inputs to do their basic attacks that do almost as much damage as anyone else's Light Punch

[@Gamersgoinblind]

You joke but Motion Sickness has some absurd inputs for moves

[@Formula_Zero_EX]

@@Gamersgoinblind You beat me to making the comment lol.

[@carbongreen3498]

pls

[@budgetcommander4849]

I've always wanted a fighting game character that would be the best in the cast, roughly MVC3 Vergil level in power, but has absurdly difficult execution for everything.

[@Formula_Zero_EX]

@@budgetcommander4849 Same actually

[@vanessalaplaige8806]

Fighting with a vending machine is both funny and terrifying

[@Ramsey276one]

Faust Life XD

[@jessealvarado7796]

@@Ramsey276one vending machine + faust

[@austinfletchermusic]

Can't wait for the natural conclusion of this fighting game: Bringing the term "boss" full circle and having an office boss be the final boss.

[@someaccount5200]

Call it Carl Edward Oscar as a pun on CEO

[@Forsakianity]

this needs more likes so he actually does this

[@Ramsey276one]

*DISMISSED* *TERMINATED* *FIRED!* *MISSING...*

[@BlobFishSucksAtThings]

One of his attacks…summons fire….get it?

[@austinfletchermusic]

@@BlobFishSucksAtThings You get it.

[@SleepyNinja27]

Maybe the vending machine could have a move where it "steals" the opponents special, like how vending machines malfunction and take your money without giving you your snack.Also love your content, especially your two precious vids.

[@Princess_Loaf_]

What if it steals the entire person

[@buttmuncher-cm5tl]

​@@Princess_Loaf_grab

[@FicherWolf]

Holy shit I love the theming of this game, all the clever designs based on a simple office job is amazing!

[@Ramsey276one]

Reminded me of a silly MUGEN idea I had (Un)ordinary Day Doug Walker Vs DEE Jhang "No way you can have doggies in the dance floor... AND WHY SO MANY?!"

[@ameryaser3987]

You must give every character a astral finish.

[@dredddizzah9705]

The Vendor slams on the characters and traps them in a snack package unique to each character

[@waitingfortheequinnox]

⁠@@dredddizzah9705Liz’s packet would advertise over 1987 different flavours; Ace would cost like 3 times as much and taste worse; I.Truman would be a packet of computer chips

[@Ramsey276one]

*DISMISSED* *TERMINATED* *FIRED!* *MISSING...*

[@cannonballking7]

Man this looks sick! The simpler special input method will make it a breeze to introduce fundamental concepts of fighting games to newer people just looking for some fun, and the business concept is great to see. I myself am currently working on a card game based around the same idea of lethal business jargon. I can't wait to see what you do with this project in the future, and how things will evolve. My one word of advice is to watch out for scope creep, realise your limitations and make sure ideas don't balloon out of proportion. Either way, keep up the good work, and have a lovely day.

[@scaredfeline]

i thought you meant you could play on a vending machine

[@a2empo]

Future of microtransactions, macrotransactions.

[@Sappysappster]

4:47 I love how this game isnt even "out" yet you have enough game dev foresight to think about newcomers and how they'd interact with it That's really cool man

[@monamona164]

I remember seeing the ost on Epowga"s channel, getting confused and excited. It's so cool to see in action and hear more about how it's all designed. Also I think the issue with modern controls/easy input is when they're mixed in with motion inputs at the same time. This is all designed with simple inputs in mind tho, like smash so I think it's a great idea honestly.

[@OccuredJakub12]

I wonder what kinds of mechanics could be added in reference to the whole company/worker conflict, like maybe the characters have secondary 'jobs' that they can fullfill mid-match as kinda like win conditions or unique meter management like in Blazblue. So the Janitor's Job would be to use each one of her specials at least once for some powerup, or the IT guy's job is to 'fix some code' which could be interpreted as him having to build up some special meter kinda like Pucchi in JJBA ASB, or like if he gets hit while fixing it he'll get the latency install. Or the Vending Machine's job would be to just to dispense food and items at the enemy or something.

[@h2_]

I thought world tour couldnt hurt me anymore, but he's spreading... that... that machine....

[@aperson6376]

I have an idea for the movement that isn't dashing: Tripping! The character seems to trip on paper or a wet spot on the floor, sending them forward or backward and putting them off balance, allowing them to accidentally dodge attacks or dash past the enemy, they then regain balance and continue fighting

[@Ramsey276one]

BOSCONOVITCH XD

[@p.m.e.7311]

What if each character had a unique movement option. Like the zoner can flip backwards while the mix up character can teleport. And anyone who wants to dash can choose the rushdown

[@Backpaw44]

I hope it has a super command grab where the opponent puts in money to buy something and it gets stuck and causes mental damage. You could even have some characters get angry and shake the machine and it falls on them after it doesn't work.

[@nepsterboop]

imagine danger time in xrd except instead of all of that when two moves clash theres a chance of dating sim mode activating and the entire game becomes a dating sim for a bit

[@TheKingBLOOZ]

I definitely respect the idea of not including dashing, but I do think a fun and useful movement option should be included, because movement that feels good is just fun, and in other games dashing can be expanded upon with things like Counter Attack Dash Cancel, Combo Extension, and more. Another obstacle is that when you're locked into a 2D plane your movement options become even more restricted. If I had to think of a movement option I think giving every character the ability to mark a spot and then teleport to the marked area (think maybe Orcane from RoA) that could be used to escape combos, extend combos, or counter attack. I like the idea of marking the area because it is more fair and feels less bullshit than in games like Naruto or Dragon Ball, as a good player might be able to read the teleport and punish it by attacking into the marked area. I also think there should be moves that work to punish teleporting so if I read the teleport I can use a move to pull my opponent out of the teleport and maybe they receive extra hitstun or something for getting caught with it. You don't need to make whole new moves, but maybe add a green flash or something to existing moves that indicate that these moves have that property. You could also have some fun with the properties of each characters teleport, like some characters it could be a projectile that deals damage and some travel in different arcs, or hang in the air, or whatever. It also might be smart to tie it to a resource like meter. Also a vending machine teleporting behind you and beating your ass is funny

[@raghugba863]

Every character looks pretty interesting in their own right, but Ace, Ace looks INSANELY cool! The names of his moves are great, but "Stock is..." is GENIUS! The move itself and the name! And it reminded me of Johnny's Mist Finer on GG Truly, GENIUS stuff right here! As well with the *monster* that is The Vendor. Having moving being directional specials, it makes a lot of sense, even just watching it does feel clunky and heavy, but also terrifying. The best of luck on your game Mr. Chad (who is also, sometimes, everyone's dad)

[@cheesebird4057]

we need super animations / finishers. I NEED an animation of someone trying to buy a drink from the vendor, the can getting stuck, and then some text like "DRAMATIC FINISH!"

[@cheesebird4057]

or like the samurai could have one called "market crash" i dunno I don't actually know stalks

[@celestialwaffle1491]

Bro, this looks awesome! I love the theme, and the characters fit really well with it. Also, I like how you are able to go against the typical grain with character making, giving Vendor a completely new playstyle and even movement. I also love the simplified controls. I'm no fighting game expert, but I love platform fighters, so this seems like a fantastic stepping stone!

[@Ijustusethistocommentstuff]

An interesting character you could do is one that parodies how characters like Chris Redfield or Nemesis in the MVC games fire at regular-human characters like Phoenix Wright or Frank West, using regular bullets or literal rockets, and it does shit against them. Maybe an airsoft-guy with projectiles that are meant to mostly stun so he can get combos in?

[@Fusion_Susan]

Samurai accountant is a peak design.

[@Sir_Danks-A-Lot]

This has to be one of my favorite fighting game universe concepts ive ever seen. The designs feel very original and im looking forward to how the project progresses. 10/10 would date The Vendor. Also, better add DNF Duel to your sue list for their control scheme, same as Project L

[@redboio2526]

Hear me out... Crouch Dashes. Like the Mishima's, where it dodges highs but gets heavily punished by lows. Also a character idea, we all know that guy. The one that would lick their bosses boots if it means they get a promotion. So I think a rush down character who wants to stick close to the opponent the whole match could fit a character like that. Maybe they could have level up moves? Like a promotion? But idk, this is just something that popped up in my head

[@Ramsey276one]

The Temp...

[@ED-gw9rg]

Honestly they should have a Golden Parachute mechanic or some crap that, when maxed out, gives them an Extra Life. Yeah, you heard that right. MID-MATCH, this bastard can EARN AN EXTRA LIFE that makes dying not count as dying! Very fitting for our current industry crisis of morons who make short-term profits, then leave their companies to die while they go suck another company dry.

[@StoutNDank]

I genuinely adore this, it’s the next Ultra Fight Da Kyanta! I’m gonna immediately go check out Epowga’s ost. Keep it up Radchad, I wanna see at least 10 more characters for the base roster you mad lad

[@someaccount5200]

i have an idea. The Receptionist. They are so fatigued by talking that they dont feel like talking to their co-workers. so they want to distance themselves during breaks and lunches. As a result, she becomes a zoner type character.

[@Ramsey276one]

"Fill the form, please." (Straight projectile) "Have a candy." (arc projectile) "Can you wait *OVER THERE?"* (Wallslam command throw) "Please *SIT..."* (Setplay, Chair obstacle) "Do I have to call SECURITY?!" (Super1)

[@godzyllaa]

Finally, Ultra Fight Da Kyanta 2 has a rival which also doesn't ask you for quarter circle (or worse, half-circle) inputs. Hope it'll be able to grow to match Rad Chad's vision. (also, fuck Unity)

[@thebreadman7436]

4:20 bro needed 28 seconds to fully explain what some people write entire video essays on

[@odinkiller727]

I mean what’s so great abo- “infinite super armor”. Sir I’ll take 20!

[@dabiga2315]

When I saw the title and concept, I thought Vendor would wind up very similar to Sandbag from SSF2, but I'm impressed that you managed to come up with some original ideas!

[@Ramsey276one]

Interesting FGC ideas I had before: (some Isekai/ RPG inspired) Char 1) Survive long enough to buff yourself so much you can OHKO the opponent. Buffs include Super Armor and UNBLOCKABLE! Char 2) Parry and spot-dodge the opponent into moral defeat, not even dealing damage. (The best moves drain your opponent bars, though!)

[@generiquefrenchman5451]

Can't help seeing Johnny's influence on Ace

[@SpaceCowboy1627]

The vending machine corner wallbounce combo reminds me of goldlewis. The characters have a similar feel of being weighty and powerful

[@whizthesugoi]

The concepts are so funny Feels like the absolute opposite of my personal project

[@werdobro906]

i feel like adding even a tiny bit of colour in the outlines would be pog

[@phahlastname8321]

doofenshmirts was right vending machines are becoming the dominant race

[@MADQUEENBRYLIE]

Idea make a overworked office worker who is like a push over and have coffee as a gimmick as shorts I would like to see something like that

[@danielpratt3794]

Whatever happens I hope this was an enlightening experience 4 u Also your art style really works with the over the top animation every move is framed really well

[@tohruadachi7248]

I honestly can’t wait for this fighting game to come out. Keep going strong, Rad Chad, you mad lad

[@jaysefgames1155]

I already read the light novel. The lack of filler in vending machine isekai anime is rather surprising.

[@T_Jester]

2:27 This probably means he will make a dating sim inside his game and make it an event.

[@theliveliestcorpse2997]

I’d be down for a Dating Sim hybrid ngl. Also, if you’re taking requests for characters, I have an idea for an office worker who takes a TON of coffee to keep up with her duties; maybe have a meter that builds up for every swig she takes that can be used to enhance the strength/speed of her attacks. This would be a balancing act as if she takes too much too often it’ll cause her to crash and she’d be fatigued or suffer some other kind of debuff. Just an idea though, this is amazing regardless

[@Ramsey276one]

JAVAlean! Mochambatant Coffeesticuff

[@siitvaan]

Best thing ever would be Truck-kun as a massive grappler😂

[@treedude4246]

Zero punctuation: assumably the next game will let you play as a fucking vending machine

[@guywithaguitar8521]

Glad to hear some news from you, i couldn't find anything on your twitter but i saw the OST come out for it from Epowga's Channel. i would say i would like something like an Airdash, as that is a fun form of movement in fighting games, as Airdashes make fighting games feel more fluid in the air, rather then slowly floating through the sky's into your opponents Anti-air. if you really dont want an airdash system, then please allow us to have things like foot dives to cover that space in the air, or special moves that allow for other movement options(Stuff like Butter Fingers is just what i want,). cant wait to try this game out with my friends! Edit: just saw the rest of the video, cant wait to try this out, Ace looks perfect for me to play.

[@mushroomonpogostick]

This games setting is so interesting. I gotta be honest, I like it a lot more than most fighting games on the market right now. The mixture between silliness and groundedness works really well. It feels to me a bit like Hi-Fi Rush, a setting which I also really like for its grounded setting being made silly by the plot.

[@dukeofshades]

I love the concept behind this game, it can lend to some really epic lore.

[@Flore7274]

Yooo Pajama man! Can’t wait to manage both my irl and in game chronic fatigue meter!! Genuinely excited to hear more about them :0

[@historiasdeinternet2585]

the concept sounds cool, the characters look amazing and the ideas behind them are great. i would pay money to play this game.

[@eboatwright_]

The Vendor gives me _big_ Sandbag vibes, very cool >:]

[@arthurpprado]

The office setting reminds me a bit of Have a Nice Death, but instead of being the CEO trying to get everybody to work properly, you're an employee in mutiny

[@zounch]

vendor is a pretty sick character concept

[@Gurtopolis]

An idea is, heavier character's like, the vendor, could have a dive. which paralyzes the attacker for a moment, while the other character attempts to escape its grasp while having health drained, maybe by a button mash.

[@maddnessrhino]

This has the same energy as fighting the damn roombas and refrigerators in Street Fighter 6 world tour

[@TheOneSapCan]

If you want movement without dashes, look towards the KoF series and varied jumps

[@yellowlad5968]

Dude I absolutely love this concept for a fighting game. That fact that you made a fricking vending machine a character has me invested 😂

[@dredddizzah9705]

God if I can actually get the drive to draw I will *definitely* make smut of the vendor

[@DragonGuy24]

You could change every dodge animation where every character does a sick backflip

[@chillmadude]

tbf, if the vendor doesnt have a dodge button, then it could be another attack button for it

[@radiotown1833]

I think it would be funny if the Vendor had a person trapped inside behind the glass. They could emote depending on things like taking damage, or using certain moves

[@ChibiRuah]

honestly i find the character designs very flavorful from a top down view. I do worry about balance but i feel the idea has legs. Also it be interest maybe to see some sort of lore for it. as i feel this idea has kind of a story hidden in it.

[@Putlats]

If I see 1 GODDAMN image of that vending machine, it’s all over.

[@blakemills2717]

if there are super moves in the future of your fighting game, vendor should turn into a cool robot.

[@kingstaze9696]

Man I love unorthdox fighting gamw characters

[@Kono_Dio-Da]

If you need an alternative engine, the Night Sky Engine is in development and can use sprites according to its developer

[@Ramsey276one]

Link please?

[@alicinhalittner9269]

axel without the need to charge button in the specials is pretty exciting ngl pretty nice and funny stuff chad, keep it up!

[@CallMeCJ_]

Given how the rest of the game is supposed to parody toxic work culture, maybe The Vendor could actually be called some like "Break Room" or something?

[@mada2774]

Suggestion: Make a roll which is used by pressing dodge while moving forward or back (never crouching). Balance it by making it slower, but you're immediately able to block after it ends, just not able to strike. This way, new mixup opportunities arise as a reward for predicting your opponent's reversal options, and players can sacrifice the guarantee of throw damage for 50/50 mix. It also becomes a very efficient tool for balancing, as characters can have different roll speeds in order to balance defensive capabilities.

[@kirbowaffle]

if the online mode isn't called "work from home" we will riot

[@JoelTheParrot]

Very swag! This is so cool! I hope they have a pink alt in reference to Vending Machine Kirby, if that suits the vibes of alts in this game. THAT MOVEMENT GIMMICK IS SO COOOOOOOOL AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@Thehuman_player]

EY bro can ya add emotes? It would be hilarious to see a vending machine hit the griddy.

[@bebrasmachnayq5691]

Cant wait for Playable Fridge

[@Ramsey276one]

This Reminded me of a silly MUGEN idea I had (Un)ordinary Day Doug Walker Vs DEE Jhang "No way you can have doggies in the dance floor... AND WHY SO MANY?!"

[@Ramsey276one]

"Sure, Flip and Dance while track mixing or whatever you do... But the volume is driving the doggos CRAZY, it's your fault if they bite you!"

[@HF-rr6kt]

It's crazy that I leanred about UFGE like 3 days before this game came out

[@Green-3c34y65vrbu]

i like the part where rad chad who is also my dad talks about a Vending Machine for a looong time

[@sodapop1542]

What if there was a intern character that spills coffee on opponents and all there attacks are basically them just screwing up and failing

[@forcommentingpurposesonly2918]

15:22 you may regret that statement

[@pugtatogaymer6269]

Am I the only one who thinks the sketch animations would make for a cool artstyle

[@lichttod]

The vendor is the baby from a zoner and a grabler

[@dimlylit3086]

I watched this video like 3 times before suddenly thinking about how cool a game in Rad Chad's art style would be!

[@aplsed]

How about a Dash Cancel? Something like SF6's Drive Rush or GG's Roman Cancel, but it doesn't pause gameplay, so it's easier for beginners to use (something that was really hard for me to learn when I first started playing the aforementioned games)

[@Hypanoz]

only problem i have with one button specials is instant dp's, if the game provides a system of using motion inputs im def using them since its just a lot more satisfying

[@pineball43]

what about a spam non-flinching attack where the vender quickly spits money out of the money intake slot, also maybe with a version where it has lots of startup but it struggles to spit out a credit card, which does much more flinching damage

[@Waisenfleisch]

This better be the mystery game at the tourney in Auckland next week

[@shinyrayquaza9]

yeah gotta make sure you put it at a high enough tier to make than PER INSTALL OF UNITY RUNTIME CHARGE back

[@dogmanguyperson]

radchad plays barotrauma confirmed BRING IN THE ENDWORMS!

[@unknowngorgon5465]

Heard it hear first everyone. There will eventually have lewd vending machine content sometime in the future. I can’t wait for The Vendor to say “It’s Vending time” and Vend all over me.

[@AGuyWithEyeliner]

You know, this has inspired me to design my own fighting game. I want to make it more sf based, but seeing this video, made me realize its possible. Im excited to see this games development and wish me luck on creating mine :)

[@MommysGoodPuppy]

the character designs are insane, love ittt

[@therealdumzie]

I cant wait to see the lore you come up for this game

[@Ethantuffy]

1:45 RAD CHAD CONFIRMED FIGHTING GAY?!?!

[@robertkoros1769]

15:23 So I took this a challenge

[@Aeirion]

I love this! I'd love to see more of this game's development when big changes happen, keep it up! ❤

[@misterjersey5460]

This makes Bonus-Kun normal by comparison.

[@moxie2648]

The funny thing is, before the video started, I got Pitbull energy drink ad