Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether

Zerra
54 Comments
programofuse 18 Oct, 2024 @ 6:45pm 
I love flying off the edge at mach 10, peak character gimmick (not sarcastic, I genuinely love this character)
Heaven 6 Sep, 2024 @ 7:35am 
Really fun character and love the theming but it overall feels very weak and a bit rough at times.

There's a lot of ways to loose all your momentum for weird reasons like Down-b for example that makes the character a bit clunky to play.
While the character is very mobile, the attacks feels very lackluster a bit similar to Sonic in Smash (Brawl is the better example). Low range on almost all the moves, most of the time you aim for stray hits with low rewards and you almost only kill with Smashes.
Also what's the point of Side-b ? I don't understand why you would want to charge it since it removes your ice mechanic for some reason, it's not strong, starts out slowly and goes way too fast at the end where it's easy to SD to the side.
Hop$ 9 Feb, 2024 @ 12:06am 
hi I love this character and I almost main her but one thing that keeps getting me killed is shes practically a quantum accelerator if you try to wave dash with her am i missing something
Gammer 29 Aug, 2022 @ 9:26pm 
So far loving the character, but had a few things feel inconsistent.

Using her strong attacks too soon out of a dash leaves you stuck in place, though putting stick in neutral before the strong attack will leave you with the proper sliding momentum. Not sure if this is intentional but getting stuck in place is pretty annoying.

The only other thing that bothers me is that reversing the direction on her upB and downB is finicky sometimes. I think some more frames of leniency on changing the direction would help the feel of it. B reversing the neutral special can also fail on stick often, (though I'll admit that's likely a me problem.) I'm wondering if there could be a better way to guarantee a reverse on it when you're trying for one.

Fun character though, she's definitely my workshop main.
Gammer 28 Aug, 2022 @ 4:19pm 
Fun
verslycken.thomas89 22 Aug, 2022 @ 6:51am 
that is way better, thx & sorry about yesterday, i admit, it's my mistake
verslycken.thomas89 22 Aug, 2022 @ 6:45am 
@shplurmff oh ok, i suppose i can try that, honestly i've never seen a recovery without anyairial movement (outside momentum before) so that might be the reason i thought like that & also the reason why it gave me trouble against even an ai that does nothing at all (training mode), sorry about that (i'll delete my other comment)
shplurmff  [author] 21 Aug, 2022 @ 1:07pm 
@verslycken.thomas89 i think it's very funny that you think that. i don't know a single other person who shares that sentiment. i think you should try using nspecial a bit more in recovery, expecially the b reversed version. after that, uspecial's better for vertical distance, dspecial's better for horizontal. between all that and the walljump out of all them, i've never had trouble recovering from anywhere but the absolute bottom corner of the stage.
Busts-A-Nut 12 May, 2022 @ 11:36am 
idk if it's only me, but sometimes her Strongs get stuck charging and i can't release them until they are fully charged.
Which makes using them during slides near impossible
404_coffee.exe 30 May, 2021 @ 7:17pm 
I wanna see a pet that goes along this one's theme because I would think that would be adorable
Daniel 5 Mar, 2021 @ 11:30am 
so cool
Trueno 19 Feb, 2021 @ 2:00pm 
Amazing work! She is well designed except for a little detail, the charge move should be Neutral special to be more intuitive. Most, if not all, characters i've played in smash and smash clones follow that rule. Can definitely see her a part of the main cast, she fits right in. Also, the pink scarf makes her base design better looking, maybe an alt with black eyes (
pupils) and white outlines, instead of blue would be a nice addition. Also, also, i noticed you made Lyca too, she's also incredible, you put insane effort into your work and it shows!
Leafo 17 Feb, 2021 @ 2:19am 
@shplurmff Really Cool Character, one Of my favorite characters in all of workshop, i Managed to Find some really good Combos with her, how good? well lets say it makes Smash 4 Bayonetta Combos Look Like a Joke


The Basic of It that The Down Special Is Really Good Gimp Tool And Makes Her Recoveries, Gimps And Neutral So Much Good
Squidwidge 16 Jan, 2021 @ 9:24pm 
*flies off the map and dies*
Ironbound 29 Dec, 2020 @ 7:24pm 
Easily one of my favorite Workshop characters! Adorable, speedy and quite hard to get used to at first.

Just one question: will a character stage be made?
The Goblin 19 Sep, 2020 @ 6:46pm 
@shplurmff I agree that it would be silly and would only matter for that match up, but the same can be said for S.Knight vs Kragg they can both interact with the other ones rock. If it's something that can't be achieved in the current work shop no reason to worry it. Just keep up the good work, you're doing great this character is a lot of fun to play.

shplurmff  [author] 19 Sep, 2020 @ 5:12pm 
@The Goblin while that would kinda be cool, I'm pretty much certain you can't spawn base game characters' objects usefully. (also that matchup would become a little silly if their ice was compatible imo)
The Goblin 19 Sep, 2020 @ 1:25pm 
This character is a lot of fun. I'm also happy to see some one make a solid Water aether.

If I had any critique it would be that a lot of rivals characters have mechanics that interact with other characters. The Ice that Zerra makes while looking different should be the same as Etalus. That would make a match up between those two characters a lot more interesting if etalus could armor off of Zerra's ice while Zerra is getting empowered smashes off of Etalus's ice, and both getting reduced friction as well.

That aside keep up the good work, can't wait to see how this character further develops!
AidenAces 8 Sep, 2020 @ 10:22am 
This character's adorable and super from, unfortunettely she tanks my framerate :(
jmh8814 20 Aug, 2020 @ 4:45pm 
Just in case you want to add more things to be Compatible with: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2186188926
Blaner (Monstiv) 14 Aug, 2020 @ 2:58pm 
BUN
Versus22 6 Jul, 2020 @ 6:33pm 
So cute :p4g_love:
Kito_In_An_Bento 1 Jul, 2020 @ 1:58pm 
i love this character but the only problem being the neutral special it really need to be move to side special. other then that i love playing this character
greyzeel 15 Jun, 2020 @ 7:49pm 
great character though, other than that small caveat
greyzeel 15 Jun, 2020 @ 7:47pm 
if you could switch the side special with the neutral special, then i think it might help a good bit with changing directions since the player will already have the joystick in the direction to move zerra, and will only have to press one button. i think this would be an improvement to the current process, which is as follows. the player is holding the joystick to the side to move zerra, then they let go of the joystick to press the neutral special button, and then use the joystick in the new direction.
ConnoWraith 12 Jun, 2020 @ 1:37pm 
Quite possibly the funnest character I've ever played in any smash or smash-like game
Leafo 12 Jun, 2020 @ 5:52am 
This character is Amazing, Its became my favorite custom character in Rivals, i also found some cool stuff with the character Like Wavedashing out of Side B, Currently i am Working on Combos With her to see if she can Somehow combo offstage with her moves to charged side B Which can kill, If its true i gonna optimize the hell out of that character and see her True potential, in theory she is the Best non OP Custom character in the Whole Workshop.
Watchdogg 8 Jun, 2020 @ 5:35pm 
@Towerdepths thank you!
Towerdepths 5 Jun, 2020 @ 2:36am 
*in front of her

not 'in her' like Jiggs Rest, that'd just be cruel to the Zerra player

my bad
Towerdepths 5 Jun, 2020 @ 2:35am 
@IAmThortless Zerra's side special is a charge and rocket effect, where she spins up energy in her feet. This energy, while being charged, also pushes her in the direction of the side-special, with what seems to be next to no upper limit in speed. It can be jump and dodge-cancelled, and the charge is stored for future uses. Once it charges for about four 'pulses', two crystals form and circle around Zerra's feet like Maypul's leaves around an enemy. This indicates her charged side-special, a kick attack like her F-Strong, is ready for use, which when used accelerates her forward (in addition to any speed she may already have) and hits a fairly large area in her with about as much force as a speed-boosted F-Strong. Do note that I have yet to land a speed boosted charged f-special, so I can't say whether or not the forward-special also gets a bonus from Zerra's passive power boost when moving at high speeds.
Watchdogg 3 Jun, 2020 @ 3:20pm 
this is a really fun fighter but, i just can't understand the point of side-special it. Can someone explain it to me?
The King Of Stone 3 Jun, 2020 @ 10:39am 
syvanos can grow gras by walking on the ground, this combined with etalus's ice and put it in a bunny and this is the result . good job!
Fleur 3 Jun, 2020 @ 8:36am 
I actually really like this character. It really does feel like a character that is different and fun, while still fitting into the game. If there is one actual piece of advice I could give, is actually to the neutral special. I like it, but I kind of would like it if you quickly input left or right while she is doing the move to have her launch in that direction. As of now in order to mix up where you go with it, you have to be reverse, which is a bit awkward just due to how fast she moves as a whole. It's 100% doable, just something I'd like to see, but not a deal breaker at all. Great job with this character, and kind of makes me wish they were in the actual rivals roster.
ShiroK 30 May, 2020 @ 5:11pm 
This characcter is fun 10000. You can free style your combos and kills. The mecanic of momentum is 10/10.
Side b its a little janky, i got like a lot of SD but not a problem.
Nice mod, fav.
Fodder 30 May, 2020 @ 11:18am 
Why cant side b be attack cancelled anymore?
somesimilarzac 28 May, 2020 @ 5:46pm 
Great momentum based character. It's so satisfying mastering their movement with turnarounds and stuff. My only complaint is that you can't jump cancel out of side special resulting in some instances where I accidentally input it and fall to my death cause I don't realize until it's too late.
Loren 27 May, 2020 @ 6:44pm 
well i dont know if this is my favorite now or still emolga. Amazing characters so much detail in every atack and mechanic and love in the taunt guide
dragonpunch 27 May, 2020 @ 5:14am 
Training Stage Tip for Zerra:
"Zerra is milk gang"
LackingLyrically 27 May, 2020 @ 4:32am 
The neutral special is a godsend, that is all
Mudkid 26 May, 2020 @ 8:12pm 
it was worth the wait. the animation is beautiful and the attacks work very well.
i upvote.
etalus bunny.
the3dluxe 26 May, 2020 @ 5:15pm 
I really like this. It's kinda like taking Etalus' gimmick to the logical extreme. My only complaint is that they don't have their own theme. This character deserves to have their own victory jingle at least.
Nemuinisu 26 May, 2020 @ 4:13pm 
One of the most fun and saucy characters I've ever played with, great job!
Glitchy 26 May, 2020 @ 6:07am 
looks like a pokemon
Bofrab 26 May, 2020 @ 2:01am 
Love the character, the only problem is that the ice on the ground causes massive slowdown for me.
Axle 25 May, 2020 @ 8:22pm 
Easily one of the most fun characters I've played, like, ever. Definitely looking forward to practicing to improve my control of the speed. Very cute character too so that's a plus.
dubious little creature 25 May, 2020 @ 7:02pm 
Pichu picture and incredible oc? is this GOD?
Flowslikepixelz 25 May, 2020 @ 6:29pm 
the fast and the f a s t e r
chosennuttso 25 May, 2020 @ 4:47pm 
Im voting this OC as the best of May 2020
NyazureDreams 25 May, 2020 @ 4:20pm 
the fast and f a s t
Qazzquimby. 25 May, 2020 @ 2:04pm 
This is really excellent. Great work.

I think momentum cancelling with wavedashes, turn-around dtilt, and nspecial will be important for baiting and punishing.