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Generally, a '''monster''', also commonly referred to as a '''creature''', is a moving [[object]] that will kill [[Chip]] and [[Melinda]] on contact unless they wear a [[helmet]] (contrast with [[block]]s, which can only kill the player when they move into the player). As Chip and Melinda are very fragile, one hit from something as harmless as a [[pink ball|bouncing ball]] will kill them on the spot, making monsters quite a common threat in many levels. Oftentimes, a level will be specifically themed around a certain type of monster - for example, the level [[Fireflies]] is a large [[fire]] maze with eight circling [[fireball]]s for Chip to dodge. | |||
==Types of monsters== | == Types of monsters == | ||
===CC1=== | === CC1 === | ||
There are nine types of monsters introduced in [[Chip's Challenge|Chip's Challenge 1]], all with different properties. To learn these properties, visit the articles themselves. | There are nine types of monsters introduced in [[Chip's Challenge|Chip's Challenge 1]], all with different properties. To learn these properties, visit the articles themselves. | ||
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* [[Paramecium]] [[Image:Paramecium NS.png]] | * [[Paramecium]] [[Image:Paramecium NS.png]] | ||
===CC2=== | === CC2 === | ||
Seven additional monsters were introduced in [[Chip's Challenge 2]]. Two of these are variations on existing monsters from CC1. | Seven additional monsters were introduced in [[Chip's Challenge 2]]. Two of these are variations on existing monsters from CC1. | ||
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* [[Time bomb]] [[Image: Time_bomb_(CC2).png]] | * [[Time bomb]] [[Image: Time_bomb_(CC2).png]] | ||
Floor mimics move at 1.25 [[m/s]], [[blob]]s, [[Teeth|red teeth]], and [[blue teeth]] | Floor mimics move at 1.25 [[m/s]], [[blob]]s, [[Teeth|red teeth]], and [[blue teeth]] at 2.5 m/s, and all others at 5 m/s when not currently [[Sliding tile|sliding]]. In [[MS ruleset|MS]], all sliding monsters move at 10 m/s ignoring [[slide delay]] and they cannot perform any voluntary moves. In [[Lynx ruleset|Lynx]] and CC2, they only slide twice as fast as they walk (and their sliding speed does not change with [[speed boots]]), so blobs and rovers slide at only 5 m/s. Teeth and floor mimics, however, still slide at 10 m/s since they move at 5 m/s for one turn and then pause on the next turn(s). | ||
Whenever any living Chip, defined as the moving Chip, any other Chip tile, or a [[Swimming Chip]], and a monster collide, Chip dies and the level must be restarted - with the exception of Chips [[Invalid tile|on the lower layer]], which can only be killed by a moving [[block]]. However, given the right circumstances, monsters can be used to Chip's advantage as well, such as in releasing [[trap]]s or destroying [[bomb]]s. | Whenever any living Chip, defined as the moving Chip, any other Chip tile, or a [[Swimming Chip]], and a monster collide, Chip dies and the level must be restarted - with the exception of Chips [[Invalid tile|on the lower layer]], which can only be killed by a moving [[block]]. However, given the right circumstances, monsters can be used to Chip's advantage as well, such as in releasing [[trap]]s or destroying [[bomb]]s. | ||
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== Mechanics == | == Mechanics == | ||
=== MS === | === MS === | ||
By accessing the [[monster order]] using a [[level editor]], monsters can be removed from the list, which will cause them to be unable to move; however, they will still be fatal to Chip regardless of whether or not they move around. This practice will create a non-moving monster in almost all level editors, with the exception of [[ChipEdit]], which instead "programs" monsters to not move - though this is technically still just removing the monsters from the monster list. <!-- might be pointless info? --> | By accessing the [[monster order]] using a [[level editor]], monsters can be removed from the list, which will cause them to be unable to move; however, they will still be fatal to Chip regardless of whether or not they move around. This practice will create a non-moving monster in almost all level editors, with the exception of [[ChipEdit]], which instead "programs" monsters to not move - though this is technically still just removing the monsters from the monster list. <!-- might be pointless info? --> | ||
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=== Lynx and CC2 === | === Lynx and CC2 === | ||
Monsters behave slightly differently in [[Lynx ruleset|Lynx]] and CC2. Certain tile-monster interactions are different, and the monster list does not exist in the same form. Frequently, monster collisions and timing will be different between the two rulesets, which is the reason for the MS [[Busted level|bust]] in [[Invincible Champion]]. | |||
When a [[walker]] or blob randomly selects a direction that is illegal, it takes up one [[tick]] in Lynx because the legality of the move is not considered before it is selected. This has no effect on the other monsters since their movements are always the same in the same surroundings. | |||
[[Category:Tiles]] | |||
[[Category:Tile groups]] | [[Category:Tile groups]] | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 2 March 2021
Generally, a monster, also commonly referred to as a creature, is a moving object that will kill Chip and Melinda on contact unless they wear a helmet (contrast with blocks, which can only kill the player when they move into the player). As Chip and Melinda are very fragile, one hit from something as harmless as a bouncing ball will kill them on the spot, making monsters quite a common threat in many levels. Oftentimes, a level will be specifically themed around a certain type of monster - for example, the level Fireflies is a large fire maze with eight circling fireballs for Chip to dodge.
Types of monsters
CC1
There are nine types of monsters introduced in Chip's Challenge 1, all with different properties. To learn these properties, visit the articles themselves.
CC2
Seven additional monsters were introduced in Chip's Challenge 2. Two of these are variations on existing monsters from CC1.
- Blue teeth
- Floor mimic
- Ghost
- Yellow tank
- Rover
- Mirror Chip
- Mirror Melinda
Furthermore, two items produce creature-like objects when dropped by the player:
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Floor mimics move at 1.25 m/s, blobs, red teeth, and blue teeth at 2.5 m/s, and all others at 5 m/s when not currently sliding. In MS, all sliding monsters move at 10 m/s ignoring slide delay and they cannot perform any voluntary moves. In Lynx and CC2, they only slide twice as fast as they walk (and their sliding speed does not change with speed boots), so blobs and rovers slide at only 5 m/s. Teeth and floor mimics, however, still slide at 10 m/s since they move at 5 m/s for one turn and then pause on the next turn(s).
Whenever any living Chip, defined as the moving Chip, any other Chip tile, or a Swimming Chip, and a monster collide, Chip dies and the level must be restarted - with the exception of Chips on the lower layer, which can only be killed by a moving block. However, given the right circumstances, monsters can be used to Chip's advantage as well, such as in releasing traps or destroying bombs.
In MS, should Chip be killed by a monster, the death message states: Ooops! Look out for creatures! Many Chipsters are known to regard this as a catchphrase.
Mechanics
MS
By accessing the monster order using a level editor, monsters can be removed from the list, which will cause them to be unable to move; however, they will still be fatal to Chip regardless of whether or not they move around. This practice will create a non-moving monster in almost all level editors, with the exception of ChipEdit, which instead "programs" monsters to not move - though this is technically still just removing the monsters from the monster list.
The monster list automatically tops out at 127 monsters; if more than 127 are created in a level editor, further monsters will not be added to the list, but the list can expand during gameplay after the level starts by cloning additional monsters.
Lynx and CC2
Monsters behave slightly differently in Lynx and CC2. Certain tile-monster interactions are different, and the monster list does not exist in the same form. Frequently, monster collisions and timing will be different between the two rulesets, which is the reason for the MS bust in Invincible Champion.
When a walker or blob randomly selects a direction that is illegal, it takes up one tick in Lynx because the legality of the move is not considered before it is selected. This has no effect on the other monsters since their movements are always the same in the same surroundings.