THE KING OF FIGHTERS '99

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '99
THE MILLENNIUM BATTLE

BAO CHARACTER GUIDE
Version 1.0- September 19 1999- The Beginning
Version 1.1- September 22 1999- Updated some of the errors I've made and added
the profile of Bao.(Forgive me for any error I make on the profile part. I
translated the whole thing from a Japanese magazine.)
Version 1.2- September 24 1999- Added some more combos and further corrected
some mistakes I made.
Version 1.3- September 28 1999- Added a shortcut combo and names for Bao's
normals. PHEW! The translations of Bao's normal moves are finished.
Version 1.4- October 2 1999- Add a "secret" normal attack of Bao, added a bug
section and a CM strategy for Bao.
Version 1.5- November 6 1999- Finally an update after more than a month of
exams. Added more bugs and a new fatality combo for Bao! May be starting a
section that focuses on whatever Bao says in the game and what they mean in
English!( But I will need help on this as I have difficulty translating just 2
of Bao's speeches. I have managed to translate the rest of it.) Anyone who has
the translations or is willing to help me, can contact me using my e-mail
address. THANX!
Version 1.6- November 9 1999- Added a speech translations section for Bao! Also
added a section that concentrates on Bao's intros! Hurrah! Updated Bao's
profile.
Version 1.7- November 11 1999- Added more in-game speech translation.
Version 1.8- November 14 1999- Added even more in-game-speech translations.

Created on September 19, 1999 by Edwin "Shinji" Chow
[email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1 - INTRO

2 - REASONS TO USE BAO

3 - PROFILE

4 - LEGEND

5 - NORMAL ATTACKS

6 - THROWS

7 - SPECIAL MOVES

8 - DESPERATION MOVES

9 - COMBOS

10 - FATALITY COMBO

11 - STRATEGIES AGAINST CPU

12 - STRATEGIES AGAINST PLAYER

13 - BAO BUGS

14 - IN-GAME SPEECH TRANSLATION

15 - BAO INTROS

16 - CREDITS

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1 - INTRO:

Well, for starters, I want to say that this is my first FAQ, so please forgive
me if I left out anything. I'm trying my very BEST. Let's get on with it. First
of all let us give a salute to the CUTEST (not to mention the youngest, ^_^)
character that ever stepped into KOF.

Lot's of people looked down on Bao. Well, all I have to say is that this kid
packs a punch more than you can chew. He can be a menace and a pain in the neck
when used correctly. Being a new character, it takes slightly more time to
master him than the rest of the characters.

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2- REASONS TO USE BAO

- Small in size. Can easily get pass attacks
- Lots of people looked down on him. PUNISH them for their shortsightedness.
- Tired of mainstream characters.
- Being unable to stand his innocence and cutes (Like me ^_^), you know that you
just have to try him out.

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3- PROFILE

Fighting Style : Chinese Kung-fu + ESP(Psycho powers)
Date of birth : 18th July
Age : 12
Place of Birth : Unknown, probably from China
Blood type : ???
Height : 153 cm
Weight : 40 kg
Hobbies : Home use game console
Favourite food : Hot milk without sugar in it
Favourite sports : Fishing
Most valuable thing : Grade B games and family
games(Monopoly.....)
Most hated things : Epic Role Playing games
Primary Colour : Yellowish-orange clothes
Secondary Colour : Pink clothes with darker skin
Seiyuu(Voice actor/actress) : Kanako Nakano
Endquote : "Oh yes! I am victorious! And happy as an
oyster!"

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4 - LEGEND

u : Move Joystick Upward
d : Move Joystick Downward
f : Move Joystick Forward
b : Move Joystick Backward
P : Punch [A (light) / C (heavy)]
K : Kick [B (light) / D (heavy)]
dp : Dragon Punch (f, d, df)
rdp : Reversed Dragon Punch (b, d, db)
qcf : Quarter Circle Forward (d, df, f)
qcb : Quarter Circle Back (d, db, b)
hcf : Half Circle Forward (b, db, d, df, f / b, db, f)
hcb : Half Circle Back (f, df, d, db, b / f, df, b)
delay+ : Press and hold button to delay move
overhead : A move that must be guarded high
striker : Call out the striker (Press BC buttons together)
AM : Armor Mode
CM : Combo for Counter Mode only

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5 - NORMAL ATTACKS

Senheki Shuu
f + B (***)
Cartwheel attack. Bao does a small leap forward, flips himself, attacking the
opponent with his legs. 1 hit. This is an overhead move and must be guarded
high. Cannot be comboed though. Can be used to confuse the opponent who is
defensive.

Senshou Shuu
df + B(**)
Same as above except Bao jumps high up before executing the move. Don't use it
too often though as it can be countered with an anti-air move.

Kakugi
f + A(****)
The move is cancelable only when chained. Bao aims a punch forward
at the opponent's kneecap area. This move comes out quickly and can be used to
disintegrate fireballs. But beware of King's Double Strike though. If you do the
move alone, it is an overhead and must be guarded high. If done in comboes, it
can be guarded low.

Rikotsu Shuu
df + D(*****)
Your main weapon. Bao turns his back and kicks downwards. This move can be used
in combos and must be guarded low. The opponent will be knocked across the
screen if it connects. Comes out rather quick and can be annoying at times.
Abuse it to the MAX!

Ban Hebi(*)
In air, d + B
Bao dives downward attacking with his head. Causes a circular wave of energy
to appear if Bao hits the ground. Opponent will be knock down immediately if
this move connects. Horrible recovery time.

Soushou(****)
In air, d + A
Bao attacks with the palms of his hands aimed downwards sort of like Kyo's in
the air d + C move. Lots of people do not know how great this move is. Though it
has very litte range( will lose against most air attacks) it is an excellent
jump-in combo starter. Use it often.

A button(**)
Bao aims a straight punch. Not very effective as it has short range. Comboable.

Close A
Same as A button.

B button(**)
Bao kicks downwards towards the opponent's shin area. Again a rather useless
move. Can be use for poking though.

Close B
Same as B button.

C button(***)
Bao turns and uses his back to attack. Comboable.

Close C(****)
A shoulder knock. Combo starter. Abuse it.

D button(****)
A jumping straight kick. Good against opponents who like to trip a lot.

Close D(****)
A straight kick to the tummy area followed by a kick to the chin. 2 hits.
Comboable. Does slightly more damage than the close C.

Ducking A(*)
Bao attacks with the back of his fist. Can win against some air attacks.

Ducking B(**)
Reminds me of the Russian Cossack Dance if you ask me.^_^

Ducking C(****)
A two fisted attack at an angle of 45 degrees. Will win against most air
attacks. Comboable.

Ducking D(***)
A leg split.

Jumping A(**)
A straight punch downwards. Good for jumping in attacks.

Jumping B(*)
A knee thrust sort of like Benimaru's jumping B. Utterly useless. Will lose out
to almost all air attacks.

Jumping C(****)
A punch downwards similar to the jumping A. A combo starter.

Jumping D(****)
A leg split in mid-air. Will win against most air attacks. Good priority.

C+D(****)
A head butt at an angle of 45 degrees. Will win against some air attacks. It has
the most range of any of Bao's normals, has good priorty and it has this
annoying "sticking" animation. However, it seems to be rather difficult to
cancel this move though. Weird if you ask me.

Jumping C+D(****)
Looks a bit like Clark's jumping D. Has good range.

Dodge Attack(Press A+B, then f + any button)(**)
Bao uppercuts the opponent.

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6 - THROWS

Gen'ei Tougi: bk+C or fw+C(**)
Bao climbs to the opponent's chest and head butts. Press A and C rapidly for
more damage.

Critical Throw: bk+D or fw+D(****)
Bao lifts the opponent up and drops him on the other side. Looks rather funny.

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7 - SPECIAL MOVES

Psycho Ball Attack.Front: (air+)qcb+A (****)
A blue projectile flies horizontally across the screen. Looks like Athena's.
Comes out fast and has anti-air properties.

Psycho Ball Crash.Front : (air+)qcb+C (**)
Bao transforms into a blue ball and charges at the opponent. But beware though
as Bao's recovery is rather slow when this move is used.
Note: You can do a backhop(b,b) then follow up with this move. This move which
normally have a lag will have no lag at all as the air version has no recovery
time.

Psycho Ball Attack.Reflector : qcb+B (****)
A projectile reflector. 7 hits. Can be used as an unreliable anti-air move. Will
give you one power bar EVEN WHEN BLOCKED. So if you are in need of a power bar,
you know what move to use....

Psycho Ball Crash.Reflector : qcb+D (**)
Similar to the Psycho Ball Crash.Front but you can still use it as a reflector.
You can anticipate a projectile, use it and with luck you will get 2 hits. But
overall it is rather useless....

Psycho Ball Attack.Rise : qcf+A (****)
A blue projectile that rises vertically upwards. An anti-air move.

Psycho Ball Crash.Rise : qcf+C (***)
Bao transforms into a blue ball and jumps upward. A 2 hit move.

Psycho Ball Attack.Bounce : (air+)qcf+B (*****)
A projectile bounces across the screen. If done in air, the projectile will hit
the floor then bounce vertically upwards.

Psycho Ball Crash.Bounce : (air+)qcf+D (**)
Bao transforms into a blue ball and bounces across the screen. This move can get
you out of a tight spot. But use it only when the oponent is dazed or confused.

Striker(**)
Comes in, charges a psycho ball big then shoots it at the opponent. If the
opponent is near the corner of the screen he/she will be hit by Bao while he is
running out,
thus resulting in a two hit.

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8 - Desperation Moves

Psycho Ball Attack.MAX: qcb x 2 + A or C
Bao charges a large psycho ball and sends flying across the screen at a very
fast rate. Good damage. Especially when done at MAX. But beware though, as Bao
has a lag when he rolls back after executing this move. You can be punished
severly for a mistake.

Psycho Ball Attack.DX: (delay+)f, hcf+ B or D
A very small psycho ball that will eventually turn big upon contact. Multiple
hits. Can connect with anything you want if it scores a successful hit.

Psycho Ball Attack.SP: qcb x 2 + B or D
A huge blue orb of psycho energy engulfs Bao. Quite good too, but lags a lot. A
big glowing Psycho Ball surrounds him like Athena's Shining Crystal Bit DM. He
glows only a while and then sits down for a long lag. But what makes it so good
is that it has 100% hit accuracy, 100% priority and 100% speed. Some characters
who like to combo (e.g. Iori/K') can get into a trap. If they jump to you, do
it. If they slide towards you, they will get it too. The damage is slightly
lesser than the first DM. Even if Athena and Bao does their DM together Athena
will suffer first!!! WILL EAT ANYTHING HAS 100% PRIORTY OVER EVERYTHING AND
ANYTHING!!!

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9 - COMBOS

Jump D or C -> Close C -> any special move

Close to opponent, Ducking C -> Psycho Ball Crash.Front

Standing C -> fw + A -> Psycho Ball Attack.Front or Psycho Ball Attack.SP

Cornered opponent and in CM, Psycho Ball Crash.Front -> Psycho Ball Attack.SP

Jump C or D -> Close C -> df + D (My most recommended combo)

Cornered opponent, Psycho Ball Attack.Reflector -> Psycho Ball Attack.SP (Very
difficult)

df+B, d+C, df+D

In CM, jump C or D -> Close C -> fw + A -> Psycho Ball Attack.Front -> Psycho
Ball Attack.SP

In CM, Dodge attack -> Psycho Ball Attack.Front -> Psycho Ball Attack.SP

*In CM, jump C or D -> Close C -> qcb + A -> qcb + A(The Psycho Ball Attack.MAX
will be executed.)
*Can someone please try this out for me and see if it works? A friend of mine
gave it to me.

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10 - FATALITY COMBO(ES)

Before I go into this, I would like to remind all players that this move is more
or less banned against human players and that conditions apply. So don't get
one's hope too high. Condition 1: 2 or more stocks of power bar. Condition 2:
Life Meter flashing red (near death).

Fatality Combo- Execute Bao's Psycho Ball Attack.DX move. If it connects, follow
up with the Psycho Ball Attack.MAX or Psycho Ball Attack.SP(you need to run
towards the opponent to do this). The next thing you know it is SAYONARA to the
opponent!!!!! THAT'S RIGHT! It's so simple. Even if it is done when Bao's life
meter is not flashing red, it is enough to take off at least 70% of the
opponent's life bar. POWERFUL, HUH?!

Fatality Combo2- You will need Ralf as a striker. Execute Bao's Psycho Ball
Attack.DX move in SDM format. After the ball hits for about 9-10 hits call Ralf
out. Execute another Psycho Ball Attack.DX at the split second Ralf executes his
Galactica Phantom. Result: The opponent will get hit by Ralf's move, but due to
the fact that it has a "sticking animation", the Psycho Ball Attack.DX will hit
the opponent again. Now followup with any another SDM of Bao's and the opponent
is a goner.

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11 - STRATEGIES AGAINST CPU

Throw lots of psycho balls and don't try to jump too often. If the opponent gets
too close throw him. An occasionally combo or two might be useful. In CM, keep
throwing
Psycho Ball Attack.Front. When the opponent jumps cancel into his Psycho Ball
Attack.SP.
If the opponent slides (fw + A+B) cancel into his Psycho Ball Attack.MAX.

Against Krizalid (Form 1):
His projectile will go over Bao if Bao ducks. Don't try to reflect Krizalid's
projectile as you will get hit. Instead try to get close to him and throw or
combo. Just relax. He can be easily defeated.

Against Krizalid (Form 2) :
Do a double jump (by reflecting against the corner of the screen) and then while
in air execute his Psycho Ball Attack.Bounce. Keep repeating this technique and
you will eventually win with a timeout.

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12 - STRATEGIES AGAINST PLAYERS

Don't jump too often. Jump only when necessary. Play a mind game by throwing
different types of psycho balls. Don't forget to abuse his df+D move as much as
possible. A general strategy is to analyze the situation. Be close to the
opponent if they think you are far and be far when they think you are close.

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13 - BAO BUGS

1) Condition: Bao Vs Whip

Have Bao execute Psycho Ball Attack.Rise. At that exact spit second time, have
Whip grab Bao with her Boomerang Shot special move. This will result in Whip
getting hit by the projectile before she can step on Bao. As a result, Whip
is bounced off and Bao is still hanging in the air with his face still with
that suffering look! Whip can move but not Bao. All of Whip's move both
special and normal can't hit Bao. The only thing that can inflict damge on
Bao is her Sonic Slaughter DM.

2) Condition: Bao Vs Chin

This one is simple. It shows the principal of an unstoppable old man! Have Chin
execute his DM( the one where he breathes fire). Use Bao to jump over the
flames. In this way, Bao
successfully escapes Chin's DM and the back of Chin is now facing Bao. Have Bao
attack Chin( Any attack will
do. I'm not sure if this works for Bao's DMs though). Strangely though, Bao's
attacks DID NOT CAUSE ANY
DAMAGE on Chin and Chin was not knocked out of his DM move. Wow, just what we
need, an unstoppable DM....
P.S This bug worked with King too.

3) Condition: Bao Vs anyone as long as Iori Yagami is the striker

Execute Bao's Psycho Ball Attack.DX in SDM format when the opponent is far away
from you. When Bao releases his SDM, immediately call out Iori. After that wait
for the SDM to deal about 14-15 hits of damage to the opponent, then call Iori
out again. Make sure that the SDM is still hurting the opponent. There you have
it, a "Task Over" sign appears at the center of the screen and the game jams!

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14 - IN-GAME SPEECH TRANSLATION

Legend: Jap-Japanese speech, Trans-English translation

1) Jap : "Oteyawarakani!" (Bao's quote at the start of a match)
Trans : Not too tough please.( He's trying to tell his opponent to show him a
little mercy.^_^)

2) Jap : "Tsumanmai!" (Bao's taunt)
Trans : Boring!

3) Jap : "Are? Datta no?"
Trans : "What's wrong?"/"What happened?"

4) Jap : "Teleport o shimasu!"
Trans : "I'm going to teleport."

5) Jap : "Yappari murika!"
Trans : I definitely/still cannot (do it).

Much much more to come!^_^

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15 - BAO INTROS

1) Bao vs Athena
Athena bends down to Bao's height with her hands on her knees. Bao stands up
straight, places his hands together and bows saying "Ganbarimasu!" (Study/Work
hard!). Athena replies with a wink "Gambatte ne?" (Study/Work hard, ok?)

2) Bao vs Chin
Bao stands up straight, places his hands together and bows saying "Ganbarimasu!"
(Study/Work hard!). Chin nods.

3) Bao vs Kensou
Bao stands up straight, places his hands together and bows saying "Ganbarimasu!"
(Study/Work hard!). Kensou moves his neck left and right while cracking his
knuckles. He ends up hurting his neck. He then says, "Honmonono chugoku kempou
Oshietaru wa" [ I will teach you (this/the) real Chinese Kempo.]

4) Bao vs any female
Bao scratches the back of his head, looks down nervously, and smiles
while saying "Iiroro, oshiete kudasai, ne?" [Please teach me (lots of things), ok?]

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16 - CREDITS

- Game FAQs <<www.gameFAQs.com>> OF COURSE!
- Vincent's KOF 99 Page (An excellent page for all KOF 99 fans)
<http://hello.to/vincKOF>

- Shlomo Abraham. <[email protected]> For correcting the mistakes I made.
THANX A MILLION!

- ShawnL <[email protected]>. I took some bits and pieces from your FAQ. Hope
you don't mind.^_^

- Gunsmith <[email protected]>. For helping me translate the Bao verus any female
intro and giving me Bao's end quote and the name of his seiyuu. Also thanks for
correcting my mistakes in the in-game-speech translation section.

If I left any one out please e-mail me. THAT'S ALL. HOPE YOU ENJOYED READING MY
FAQ.

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1999 Copyright Edwin "Shinji' Chow