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PJ Frame Data Glossary
Damage

Attack damage on hit in terms of life points. Each attack/move may deal a specific amount of damage per interaction.

Startup

After inputting a command: The total number of frames of animation a move must first cycle through before it can begin dealing damage- i.e. "become Active".

Active

After Startup: The total number of frames a move is able to hit an opponent if it collides with them. The window where an attack, on hit, will deal damage.

Recovery

After Active: The total number of frames that must complete before a character reverts to their default/neutral stance.

Guard

The direction in which the Attack/Move must be blocked.

  • H = High: Defending player must hold Back.
  • L = Low: Defending player must hold Down Back.
  • M = Mid: Defending player may block the Attack with either Back or Down Back.
Special Properties

Denotes any Special Properties that an Attack/Move applies to the opponent on-hit.

  • Knockdown: The opponent is knocked to the ground and must first go through a get up (wakeup) animation before they may input another command.
  • Blowback: The opponent is sent either across the screen or a far distance away on-hit.
  • Slam: The opponent hits the floor with a small bounce, then continues into a Knockdown state.
  • 'X'-hits: The move will do a certain number of hits with only a singular execution of the listed command.
Launcher Type

Denotes the type of Launch:

  • Mini: A Short launch with (typically) short Air-combo routes and loops.
  • Rival: A Tall launch with (typically) long Air-combo routes and loops.
Hit Advantage

Upon successfully connecting an Attack: The difference in the number of frames between when both characters will return to neutral stance after an attack has successfully hit.

  • Positive: Attack will leave the Attacker at an advantage on-hit.
  • Negative: Attack will leave the Defender at an advantage on-hit.
Guard Advantage

Upon blocking an Attack: The difference in the number of frames between when both characters will return to neutral stance after an attack has successfully been blocked

  • See Hit Advantage For + and -.