| Format | Contents | How to Use | |--------|----------|-------------| | | .def , .sff , .air , .cns , .cmd files | Place the entire folder in chars/ | | Zipped (.zip/.rar) | Same files inside | Extract the folder into chars/ (Do NOT leave in zip) |
CharacterName/CharacterName.def
Under the [Characters] section, add:
This guide covers installation, organization, screenpack limits, roster management, and troubleshooting common character issues. 1. Understanding M.U.G.E.N Character Files A M.U.G.E.N character typically comes in one of two formats:
In data/system.def , under [Files] :
Replace your data/ folder with screenpack files, then add characters normally. Solution B – Organize with select.def System Use stages to group characters:
[Characters] Ryu/Ryu.def Ken/Ken.def ChunLi/ChunLi.def ; blank lines are ignored ; lines starting with ; are comments Launch M.U.G.E.N. Your character should appear on the select screen. 3. Managing Large Rosters (100+ Characters) Problem: Default screenpack only shows ~40 characters Solution A – Use a Large-Roster Screenpack | Screenpack | Max Characters | Best For | |------------|---------------|----------| | MUGEN 1.1 Hi-Res | ~300 | Modern PCs | | Electric 2.0 | ~500 | Organized collections | | GokuSSJ4's 500 Slot | 500 | Max characters | | Motif by Cybaster | 1000+ | MEGA rosters | mugen all characters
; With music override (internal name) CharacterName/CharacterName.def, music=songname