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Megaman Battle Network 4: Red Sun/Blue Moon - Alphabetical Folder FAQ
Written by - The Dark Unknown
Version - 1.0
Actually...the full name would be: "Best Folder of each code listed alphabet-
ically FAQ", but it obviously doesn't fit. Don't get confused with the name
of the Guide, it is NOT a Guide on how to build 27 code Folders...or 31
as Shift Breaker claims.
Full credit goes to Final Judgement for starting the Alphabetical List of
good Folders. Without him, this FAQ would never have been born. Or have been
thought of. Many thanks to him and the many GameFAQers that helped to
complete this list of Folders.
This FAQ belongs to me, and only me. Thanks, and don't plagerise. Ever.
Version History -
(October 20, 2004)
- 1.1: Fixed all those errors you guys pointed out, kthx. I have to write those
descriptions, don't I? x_x
(October 13, 2004)
- 1.0: Finished the entire guide (Minus any mistakes, changes to Folders or
Descriptions and all that). Yay.
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|          Section 1          |
|         Y Helo Thar!        |
=[ ]=-------------------------=[ ]=
* If you're searching for a Folder, please search for the NAME of the Folder.
| Section 1 - Y helo thar! (Table of Contents. Here.)
| Section 2 - An Alphabet of Folders?
| Section 3 - The Folders...
(Code - Name of Folder - Creator)
A Code - Magnetic Field - The Dark Unknown
B Code - Spider Turd - Pharohman exe
C Code - Chromo Cutlass - H0tSh0tZ1627
D/E Code - Neo Disco Inferno - Asakura Yoh (D code)
Rising Inferno - SushiSquid and Asakura Yoh (E code)
F Code - Crimson Combat - Acred24 and Final Judgement
G Code - Taiyoooh
H Code - Final Judgement /-/ - The Dark Unknown
I Code - Purple Bomber - The Dark Unknown
J Code - Mind Games - Crimson Knight
K Code - Games of the Scorched Shinai - Final Judgement
L Code - Shining Laser - Mastermind Chaud
M Code - Shinja Fury - H0tSh0tZ1627
N Code - All or Nothing - SilentJi
*  O Code - Lemon Crusher - Zephyr Delta (I code)
Melon Crusher - The Dark Unknown and H0tSh0tZ1627 (O code)
P Code - The Impaler - SushiSquid
Q Code - Painful Reality - Space Medafighter X (Code Change)
R Code - Astro Crush - Asakura Yoh, Raven8 and H0tSh0tZ1627 (Code Change)
S Code - S-Slasher - Zidanet129
*  T Code - Jell-O of Doom - The Dark Unknown and H0tSh0tZ1627
U Code - Toxic Bomber - H0tSh0tZ1627 and Chief Clancy Wiggum
V Code - Mjolnir - Eclipse and The Dark Unknown
W Code - Black Wind (Kokushokuzatsuon) - White Dragon Nall (Code Change)
X Code - Ground Style - Miyamoto Wannabe (Code Change)
Y Code - Cleptogeist - H0tSh0tZ1627 and SushiSquid
Z Code - Meteoric Supremacy - SushiSquid (Code Change)
* Code - Desert Storm - SushiSquid
3+ Code - Psycho Bouncer (Tenkoukaku) - White Dragon Nall
| Section 4 - Can YOU contribute? (It's RHETORICAL. Stop TYPING, dammit.)
| Section 5 - Special Thanks! (Because you're all special.)
| Section 6 - Outro. Whoopie.
* signifies that the Folder is NOT complete
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|          Section 2          |
|   An Alphabet of Folders?   |
=[ ]=-------------------------=[ ]=
After all, WHY would you make an Alphabet of Folders, let alone a FAQ about
them? Just don't answer boredom, boy.
The best Folders get into the Renowned Folder FAQ, but those are only the best
of the best. What about the ideas of the people with more creativity, playing
with Folders that are fun rather than cheap SP Navi S-Ranking Folders that
take little skill to pull off properly?
This FAQ has the best Folder of each code, yar? The potential of each code,
if you want. What better way to show the best for each catagory than with a
FAQ like this? That's what Folder Building is about - trying new ideas,
making the best of each chip series, each PA, each CHIP CODE. This is but
one of the many possible 'Folder lists' (Though it's probably the biggest).
I thank Final Judgement, because he was the one who started the Alphabetical
List of Folders. Without him, this FAQ and a few of the Folders listed would
not even have existed. I owe you one, FJ. Or two. You count.
I wrote this FAQ to display the hard work and creativity of our fellow MMBN4
Players, and also for my own enjoyment. I love Folders much more than the
average player, being a keen strategist and all (If I may say so myself).
Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Enough droning from me. I can't write Introductions very well, so let's move
onto the Folders. I feel like quoting something but nothing relevant comes
to mind. Suggest something for me, d00d. Somehow, "THE R-3 MACHINE LEAD ME
TO THE ENEMY" doesn't suit.
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|          Section 3          |
|        The Folders...       |
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*Note - All comments are based on my own experience and rating of this Folder,
thus they are all my own opinion (Though I am rarely wrong when I comment,
and I've done my research fully on each of these Folders)
The ratings are ALL my opinion and are only there so you're not lost after
reading my descriptions.
I would appreciate it if you credit me properly if you are going to use the
Overview/Comments and Rating of the Folder - these were done by me. The
Folders themselves, as well as any related names, are by the Creator as
stated on each Folder.
If I have modified the Folder, it will say so. If it has been 'recompiled'
by me or anyone else, that means I/they took it apart and built it from
scratch again using the same idea/strategy.
I take NO responsibility of you go insane/suffer from a stroke after reading
anything past this sentence - read at your own risk. Sue me for my stupidity
and all after you die. Thankies.
I'm a bit longwinded too, so bear with me. If anything doesn't make sense, it
isn't my fault. It's yours.
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Code - A                   |_____________________________________________
Folder - Magnetic Field
Creator - The Dark Unknown
|------------------------|
4 MagBolt 1 *
4 MagBolt 3 A
2 ThunderBall 1 *
2 MetalGear 3 *
3 RockCube *
2 Spreader *
2 Lightning 2 A
2 Blizzard * [Preset]
3 Invis *
1 Areagrab *
4 PanelGrab *
1 FullCust *
|------------------------|
Preferred Version - Red Sun ONLY
Preferred Souls - ThunderSoul ONLY
Possible Souls - RS - ThunderSoul, SearchSoul
Overview: This Folder doesn't look too impressive, but it's ability to keep
your opponent still for most, if not the entire match (After setting it up,
of course >_>) makes it pretty decent for Netbattles. Don't depend on it
for competitive Netbattles though. It has a few flaws.
The setup is probably the worse thing about this Folder. If it weren't so
unreliable, this Folder would be the next SensorShip (MMBN3 Folder)...but
it's not. Actually...it's optional.
The key thing about using this Folder: ThunderSoul is the ONLY way it'll
work, so ONLY use it after you're sure all FullCusts are gone, and you've
set up the stage. You should also have a fair amount of paralyzing chips
before you grab Thunderman's Soul.
You can play it safe or play it...not safe and get a quick victory. Your
choice. I've listed both methods.
Method 1: The Best Results Method.
For best results (NOT most reliable, BEST), you want to rowlock them. With
4 Panelgrabs and 2 MetalGear 3s (These should be used for Rowlocking. The
Rockcubes serve another purpose), it shouldn't be hard to get a rowlock.
An Areagrab is there just in case something goes wrong.
[_][_][_][_][_][_] P = PanelGrab
[_][_][_][P][P][M] M = MetalGear
[_][_][_][_][_][_]
That should be what your rowlock looks like. After that, you need Ice panels
if you want to win. It's pretty hard without them, but you do have 3
Blizzards. Use a Blizzard like so (Assuming that you've ALREADY Rowlocked)
[_][_][_][B][_][_] M = You
[_][M][B][B][_][G] B = Blizzard
[_][_][_][B][_][_] G = MetalGear
This should make your opponent's frontmost panels Ice. Now, proceed to use
multiple MagBolts. Each MagBolt 1 will do 180 damage, and each MagBolt 3 will
do 260 damage. Not bad.
Method 2: The Economical, yet Risky Way.
It's basically the same, only you toss Rowlock completely. Instead, you start
by directly placing the Blizzard, like before.
[_][_][_][B][_][_] M = You
[_][M][B][B][_][_] B = Blizzard
[_][_][_][B][_][_]
Now, either use ThunderBall to stun them, or use the rather ingenius method
I invented of a 100% Accuracy Paralysis. Here's how it works.
Place a MetalGear or Rockcube in the middle row (MetalGear preferred). Now,
with ThunderSoul, fire Spreader at the obstacle when your opponent is within
the 1 panel blast radius of the Spreader, like so:
[_][_][_][X][X][X] M = You
[_][M][_][X][G][X] G = MetalGear (Wait for it to go to the middle!)
[_][_][_][X][X][X] X = Spreader Range
There. Instant paralysis. Now, use them MagBolts again. Unless you run short,
you should be able to hold them still until the next turn. If you're quick,
use your ZapRing Charged Buster for the same effect.
Easy. If your ThunderSoul goes away, then use the Rockcubes and MetalGears
to set up a Lightning strike as a finisher, though it's probably not even
necessary.
Rating - Offensive Power - *** (**** if you can keep the combo going)
Fun Factor - ****
1P Recommendation - **
Netbattle Recommendation - **** (If you're playing for fun, it's
pretty annoying =P)
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Code - B                   |_____________________________________________
Folder - Spider Turd
Creator - Pharohman exe
* Modified by - The Dark Unknown
|------------------------|
2 WoodyPowder *
3 PropBomb1 *
2 MagBolt1 B
4 MagBolt3 B
3 WhiteWeb1 *
3 WhiteWeb3 *
4 PanelGrab *
3 Wind *
3 Invis *
1 FastGauge * [Preset]
1 DoublePoint *
1 BlueMoonRay B
|------------------------|
Preferred Version - Blue Moon ONLY
Preferred Souls - WoodSoul ONLY
Possible Souls - BM - WoodSoul, NumberSoul
Overview: This Folder doesn't look too impressive, but it's damage potential
is far from bad. It's very dependant on WoodSoul and rowlocking though, so
it's not your best bet...anywhere.
You know the drill. Rowlock with PanelGrabs (You have 4!) and your obstacle -
Wind. Looks like this.
[_][_][_][_][_][_] P = PanelGrab
[_][_][_][P][P][W] W = Wind
[_][_][_][_][_][_]
Rowlock is *Almost* essential with this Folder. Sure, you can drag your
opponent with MagBolts across WhiteWebs, but who's stupid enough to go to
the WhiteWebs? Also, note that only WhiteWebs 1/3 are in this Folder. That's
the top and bottow rows, meaning your opponent is safe on the middle row.
So safe that you can only get 90 damage before causing flinching, maybe 200
with your BlueMoonRay. Useless.
WhiteWebs. They normally do 40 damage. That's 120 with 3 webs...until you
use WoodSoul's Gaia Effect. If you toss a PropellerBomb1 behind WhiteWeb, you
get +120 damage on EACH WhiteWeb. That's +360 damage in total.
The Wind pulls them to the back row, which can actually be used to get them
to step on each WhiteWeb...or you can have them in the back and pull them
forwards with MagBolt to achieve the same effect.
Using Wind:
*The WhiteWebs are on the panels denoted with O and >*
[_][_][_][O][>][>] W = Wind      P = Panelgrabbed panels
[_][_][_][P][P][W] O = Opponent
[_][_][_][_][_][_] > = Direction Opponent is pulled.
Using MagBolt:
[_][_][M][ = Direction opponent travels.
Now, quickly use ElementIce. Your opponent should be dragged THROUGH the
ElementIce flame, which should get 3-5 hits on him. Considering how ElementIce
does 100-200 damage, that's quite a combo.
100 (ElementIce) x 2 (Ice Panel powerup) x 4 (# of Hits - Average) = 800
Damage.
Unfortuately, this combo does not work in this Folder without WindSoul, so
there is no way to get FullSynch (Or you'd have a 1600 damage or so combo...)
There you have it. Two ways to deal lots of damage - one being insanely
overpowered, and the other being pretty good for just 4 chips. PileDriver has
3 chips and does the same damage, so it ranks pretty high. You've also got
the Mine mini-strategy. Because it hurts.
Rating - Offensive Power - *****+ (More stars? Maybe 7 or 8...)
Fun Factor - ***
1P Recommendation - **** (S code Final Judgement works better)
Netbattle Recommendation - ***
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Code - I                   |_____________________________________________
Folder - Purple Bomber
Creator - The Dark Unknown
|------------------------|
4 BoysBomb2 I
4 VoodooDoll I
4 WindRack *
3 ThunderBall 3 I
3 AirHock 2 I
2 Counter 2 *
2 Timpani *
2 Areagrab *
3 Invis *
2 Barrier200 I
1 FastGauge * [Preset]
|------------------------|
Preferred Version - None
Preferred Souls - None
Possible Souls - RS - ThunderSoul, WindSoul, SearchSoul
BM - MetalSoul, JunkSoul, MetalSoul
Overview: Purple Bomber is quite an odd Folder. Most Folders use obstacles as
support - Mjolnir's (V) obstacles for Lightning, Cleptogeist's (Y) obstacles
for JunkSoul, or Mind Games' (J) obstacles for Junkman - Purple Bomber's
main offense is actually based on two obstacles. It's pretty obvious.
If you haven't figured it out, it's BoysBomb + VoodooDoll. You ask: "But
wait...BoysBomb appears on YOUR front panels! That doesn't work!"...or at
least, you SHOULD ask. *Glares*
Time to resort to the WindRack! The trick behind this Folder is that WindRack
can propel the BoysBomb all the way across the stage - the BoysBomb's explosion
range does the rest. BoysBomb hits the 9 panels around it, like Spreader.
Add that to VoodooDoll's Curse and you get two hits. TWO? That's crap, isn't
it? Think again.
BoysBomb2 = 250 damage
BoysBomb2 + FullSynch + VoodooDoll = 250 x 2 x 2 = 1000 damage
For four chips, you get 1000 damage. And Curse pierces through Invis and so
on. Yay. Add that to the minimal setup and you have a pretty good combo going.
You need to set it up like this for it to work best. From previous testing, I
found that the BoysBomb appears on different panels depending on where you
stand...so here's the full picture.
You need the following chips in this order: (FullSynch is denoted as [FS].
It is HIGHLY recommended that you get FullSynch BEFORE placing the VDoll -
a carelessly placed AirHock could smash it.
[FS] VoodooDoll, BoysBomb2, WindRack
Here's the step-by-step rundown. Yay.
[Get FullSynch first. AirHock2/Counter2 preferred]
Step 1: Toss the VoodooDoll onto the middle panel of your opponent's back
row. Sure, your opponent may step under it, but the rest of the Folder (I'll
discuss it later.) covers that.
Step 2: Position yourself as shown in the diagram below and place the BoysBomb.
It should appear on the middle of the frontmost row
[_][_][_][_][_][_] M = You
[_][_][B][_][_][V] V = VDoll
[_][_][M][_][_][_] B = BoysBomb
Step 3: Quickly move back one panel and use WindRack. The BoysBomb should
slide to the panel in front of the VDoll, then explode. This does 250/500
damage originally, but then it triggers VDoll's Curse, which does the other
250/500 damage.
If you've Areagrabbed before, then you should find that your opponent is
temporarily rowlocked on one of the other rows. This is NOT necessary to get
the 500/1000 damage.
[_][_][_][_][_][_] M = You             ) = WindRack range
[_][_][)][>][B][V] B = BoysBomb
[_][M][)][_][_][_] V = VDoll
- Summary Diagram -
[_][_][_][X][X][X] B = BoysBomb
[_][_][_][X][B][V] V = VDoll
[_][_][_][X][X][X] X = Panels hit (With the full 500/1000 damage combo)
Note that Curse ONLY targets the frontmost opponent, so this Folder may
not work as effectively against Viruses and Navis like Roll. 500 damage is
nothing to sneer at though.
The combo itself is easy to set up and everything. The hard part is getting
the FullSynch, preferably with one chip. Your best choices are AirHock 2
and Counter 2.
AirHock 2 FullSynching: It's simple. Get the AirHock to hit your opponent.
If it hits once, it should hit thrice - that gets you your FullSynch. Just
DON'T use this after placing the VDoll unless you want a 50% chance of
obliterating it.
Counter2 FullSynching: This requires VERY good reflexes and timing. It sounds
easy (Press A when your opponent attacks to counter them!), but it's one of
those things that only look good on the drawing board.
ThunderBall3 FullSynching: (NOT RECOMMENDED if you're going for a 1 turn
1000 damage combo. You need TWO to get FullSynch unless your opponent is
stupid.) Basically, spam ThunderBalls. If you get two to hit consequtively,
you get your FullSynch. Yay! Countering with it (Nearly impossible unless
your opponent is right in front of you) also works...sort of.
Now for the final bit of support strategy - the Timpanis. You may have noticed
how Timpani doesn't do much - it doesn't help BoysBomb and its range, it
disappears if placed with VDoll (Medium Obstacle - Large Obstacle). So why
is it there?
Simple. If you place the Timpani, your opponents are immobilized, right? Now,
you can toss the VDoll with ease. The VDoll will cause the Timpani to
explode as soon as you throw the VDoll, but if you do it right, your opponent
won't have enough time to get to the VDoll...or he/she may not even
anticipate it. If you're playing against a regular Netbattling opponent,
he/she will only have 1000HP...and that's how much damage one combo does
(If he/she does Shield...Curse goes through. 500.). Add a buster shot and
you win!
Sure, this Folder may need a tiny bit of setup to get that whooping combo, but
it's strong and fairly reliable. If you're playing for a bit of fun, Purple
Bomber works great. Only a few Folders can effectively wipe this Folder out
entirely (But even then, ThunderBall3s and Counter2s still work).
Rating - Offensive Power - ****
Fun Factor - *** & 1/2
1P Recommendation - ***
Netbattle Recommendation - *** & 1/2
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Code - J                   |_____________________________________________
Folder - Mind Games
Creator - CrimsonKnight
* Modified by - The Dark Unknown
|------------------------|
4 GrabRevenge J
2 Counter2 *
2 Timpani *
4 RockCube *
3 Invis *
3 PopUp *
2 AreaGrab *
2 Recover 300 J
3 ColorPoint *
1 DoublePoint *
1 Jealousy J
1 JunkMan J
1 JunkMan SP J
1 FullCust * [Preset]
|------------------------|
Preferred Version - None
Preferred Souls - BM - JunkSoul
Possible Souls - RS - RollSoul, SearchSoul
BM - JunkSoul, NumberSoul
Overview: If you're one of those people that can work out strategies just
from looking at the Folder, you'll notice that it's not your average "Lock
them down and use highly damaging chips" Folder. It's quite ingenius really,
and the only thing preventing this Folder from being the best of MMBN4 is
that GrabRevenge is not affected by +/- Chips (Atk+ and so on).
You start off by actually trapping YOURSELF on the last row with ColorPoints.
Two ColourPoints (Or DoublePoint) is all you need to start dishing out major
damage. The +30/+60 damage can be used on Counter, Jealousy or Junkman to
do more damage.
Once you've locked yourself, like so:
[_][C][C][_][_][_] M = You
[M][C][C][_][_][_] C = Panels "taken away" by ColourPoint
[_][C][C][_][_][_]
You have two (main) choices. Note that with 6 defensive chips, you should
be fairly safe. Recover 300s are there just in case you run low on HP, OR
you can pull up RollSoul (RS) and play with that for annoyance. The 10%
Recover should come in handy, and if you're lucky enough to land a
RollArrow...
Anyway, your choices.
1) GrabRevenge.
Each one of these babies will do a hefty 300 damage (50 x 6 panels), and is
super-piercing. GrabRevenge also pushes your opponent back to the back row,
allowing you to use your second means offense without them blocking the way.
(Thanks to CrimsonKnight for this little bit) GrabRevenge, unlike in MMBN3,
can no longer pierce Invis =(. It can still pierce Mole, so you're only
against the *slightly* less common form of defense.
2) JunkMan.
With 6 obstacles, it won't be hard to draw one or two. You can have a maximum
of 3 obstacles on the field (Rockcube, Rockcube and Timpani), which Junkman
throws at your opponent. Junkman SP does 200 damage - that's 400 damage with
FullSynch (Hello, Counter 2). 400 x 3? 1200 damage. Yessir! The only thing
that slightly hinders the Folder is that you only have three panels to put
obstacles down...
[_][X][_][_][_][_] M = You
[M][X][_][_][_][_] X = Panels that you can place obstacles on
[_][X][_][_][_][_]
But GrabRevenge pushes them back, so it's not much of a pain. Areagrabs are
still there in case the situation gets worse, or if you draw Junkman SP and
DoublePoint =P.
How about that? Two separate strategies, and both extremely effective too.
But wait, there's a 'wild card' - Jealousy.
Jealousy is pretty good at dishing damage too. Sure, it's one chip, but it
does 80 damage per chip (That your opponent has). Odds are, if you're against
a decent Netbattler, he/she'll have 4-5 chips (Or 3 if they're using uni-code
PAs). That's 400 damage, super-piercing, AND they lose all of their chips.
CK is probably the master of super-pierce by now >_>. If you pump it up with
a ColourPoint/DoublePoint, then it can pretty much halve your opponent's HP
and render them helpless. Kinda like Balance in MMBN3 but with almost no
drawback...and no chips for your opponent. (Thanks to CK again)
Great Folder, lots of potential, and a general nuisance to be facing in a
Netbattle. Use it to your heart's content.
Rating - Offensive Power - ****
Fun Factor - *****
1P Recommendation - ***
Netbattle Recommendation - *****
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Code - K                   |_____________________________________________
Folder - Games of the Scorched Shinai
Creator - Final Judgement
* Modifed by - The Dark Unknown
|------------------------|
3 WoodyPowder *
2 HeatBreath K/*
4 ElementFlare K
3 Fan *
3 AirRacket *
2 GrabPunish K
4 Invis *
2 Areagrab *
1 Attack+30 *
2 ColourPoint *
1 DoublePoint *
1 FastGauge * [Preset]
1 KendouMan K
1 KendouMan SP K
|------------------------|
Preferred Version - None
Preferred Souls - None
Possible Souls - RS - FireSoul, WindSoul, SearchSoul
BM - NumberSoul, WoodSoul
Overview: The Scorched Shinai strikes again!...He's just invisible, that's
all.
_>
Kendouman's Navi chip is pretty unique. It multi-hits, but isn't restricted
to a mere 3 panels...oh wait, it is. Kendouman dashes forwards down the row,
hitting your opponent thrice if he/she is in line with him AND is off the back
row. This is all filler, because you all should know what Kendouman does.
Hit #1 - DASHRUNLOL
[_][_][_][_][_][_] K = Kendouman (original position)
[_][K][>][>][O][W] > = Him dashing forwards...
[_][_][_][_][_][_] O = Opponent               W = Where Kendouman 'stops'
Hit #2 - WIDEPWNED
[_][_][_][_][(][_] K = Kendouman
[_][_][_][_][O][K] ( = BACKWARDS KendouWideSwordness
[_][_][_][_][(][_] O = Opponent
Hit #3 - GRAHRUNOFFSCREEN
[_][_][_][_][_][_] K = Kendouman
[