Old Man (Gerson from Deltarune)

Side Special changes
* Added a bouncing shell mechanic (Can be toggled via the Character Select Screen)
* You can now hit and reflect the bouncing shell using normal attacks or Up Special
* Parrying the Buster now triggers a special visual effect and slightly increases projectile speed
* Fixed an issue where the Buster would sometimes pierce through players

Down Special changes
* Arrow directions now rotate between 4 fixed patterns (Can be toggled via the Character Screen)
* Enlarged the attack hitbox for applying the Green Soul status
* Changed the heart visual effects

Up Air changes
* Increased damage and knockback
* The Up Air hammer attack itself can no longer be clanked/destroyed by other attacks or projectiles

Dash Attack changes
* Improved an issue where the attack would sometimes pass through opponents (Further adjustments made)
* Fixed a bug where the first hit of the attack had no hitbox

Misc.
* Projectiles can now pass through platforms (Can be toggled via the Character Select Screen)
* Added a meteor visual effect to Down Smash when hitting opponents at the ledge
* Aura color now changes depending on the selected character color
* Updated the parry sprite
* Added Gerson’s voice line when getting KO’d
* Improved overall performance and reduced lag

How to HAVE A BAD TIME…
You triggered something terrible. Code: Shell (OFF→ON→OFF) → Soul (OFF→ON→OFF) → Shell (ON)

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This character is a weakened version of Gerson created by Mistablu. Please download the original version from the link below first.

Mistablu’s Gerson is one of my favorite Workshop characters. However, when playing with friends, it can be so strong it might cost you friendships.
Because of this, I adjusted the character to make it more balanced.

This is my first Workshop project, so there may be bugs or issues. Please keep this in mind.

Below is a rough overview of the changes.

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SPECIAL CHANGES

Neutral Special
• Shorter endlag
• Adjusted damage (buff)
• Now applies a gravity debuff to opponents

Side Special
• First three uses perform the original Down Special (reduced damage, adjusted angle)
• The fourth use performs a Buster attack
• Buster has slower speed but increased damage and knockback
• Added a cooldown

Down Special
• Added a new Green Soul ability (NEW!)

Up Special
• Reduced travel distance
• Improved control
• Now meteor spikes opponents

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SMASH ATTACKS

Forward Smash
• Increased startup and reduced damage

Up Smash
• Replaced with a large hammer throw (NEW!)

Down Smash
• Added more endlag and reduced damage

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NORMAL ATTACKS
• Removed the backward knockback hitbox from normal attacks
• Increased startup (slower) and reduced damage

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AERIAL ATTACKS
• Down Air: increased startup (slower), reduced damage and knockback
• Up Air: replaced with a hammer throw (NEW!)

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DASH ATTACK
• Changed to a single-hit attack
• Causes self-stun on whiff
• Improved combo potential

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MOVEMENT
• Reduced walking speed
• Increased dash speed

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Please support the original version by Mistablu here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3559984272

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I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions regarding balance and adjustments.

(English is not my first language, but I will do my best to improve. )