Street Fighter V Roster Discussion: P-P-P-P-PATTERN BREAKER
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IntelliHeath
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I understand where y'all came from. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if newcomer is going to have something that is related to Soccer.
When I asked some people about Brazil. Soccer is often to be first thing to popped up in thier minds. I can't says that it could be same thing for developers
When I asked some people about Brazil. Soccer is often to be first thing to popped up in thier minds. I can't says that it could be same thing for developers
I don't see the connection?
I'm seeing that more as they don't want explicit religious iconography in their game, which is perfectly understandable.
Though pro sports might actually be more of a religion nowadays
The Hermit
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Soccer references would be lame, especially after the 7 x 1
Exactly and Brazil is know for Soccer and they just hosted the world cup, doesn't mean the character is going to have it. It just makes sense as something to replace Christ the Redeemer
No german characters pls
NipplesAndToes23
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What's with all the Brazil talk and I did shake my head the first time I found out that Sean used a basketball in the game. The token black guy that was a boxer or basketball player was a trend back in the 90s.
It seemed that when they needed something for the stage as a fill in the stage, to stand out, the first thing that came to their mind was football regarding Brazil. That's why I won't be shocked if there are some not so light football influences in Laura's design. Plus Elena already took Capoeira so they'll need another inspiration.
It was also mostly a joke post
Heh, true that.
7X1?
Edit: Ohhh, you mean that world cup match.
Laura's reveal is in a week and a half.
Yeah. I also like how Lucky's d,d+A/C was the real OG Sean taunt.
EDIT: Wait, forgot 2I had taunts already, nvm lol.
Bobby Roberts
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Gonna be funny when Zen is the character from Brazil.
Don't worry lol. Matt said Brazilian fans are going to be happy.
notworksafe
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Tizoc
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I'm down
Roberto is an awesome character
I already posted taht in the previous page :V
notworksafe
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this thread isn't worth going back a page, sorry
I think replacing the statue was dumb. They chose that location, it's not like people edit out the pic when they show Brazil for any other reason, why change it for Street Fighter? Seeing the iconic landmark (redundant?) in the background lets you know it's Brazil, it's not going to convert or condemn anybody. And if they did insist on using that location but replacing the statue, they should've put a generic dude posing or something. A giant statue of a trophy is just going out of your way to be silly, imo. It's not like it would be anything new to have iconic imagery, and some has even been belief-centric: Alex/Ken's 3rd Strike stage showed the Statue of Liberty, Ken's 2i stage showed the Golden Gate Bridge, plenty of SF stages have shown Bhuddist statues (Dictator, Sagat, Adon, temple stage in SF4), Dhalsim's SF2 stage shows what appears to be a Hindu-esque deity.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
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That doesn't change the fact that Brazil still is the biggest world Cup champion come on now!
sounds like a nightmare tbh
Bobby Roberts
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No, it wouldn't be "new," just like it wouldn't be "new" to base a character almost entirely on an horribly exaggerated stereotype. But apparently Capcom wants to try cutting the crusts off that particular sandwich a little bit. Not much, obviously - they're still plenty dumb/goofy about it. But they have an eye on worldwide audiences a lot more than they ever did, and that element is obviously coming into play. Can't disagree that it isn't being haphazardly applied, apparently (take the cross. Leave the asscheeks) but just because Capcom used to do a thing all the time doesn't mean they should continue to keep doing it.
Rashid could be one of the OG 16, imo.
Waking up and checking that it had not really happened was the real nightmare
Then I remember it will be prolly a SF3 dude announced instead, and I get sad, cause it means they might decide to bring Sean over
I just wanna see a good Sim
I hope Laura isn't just Soccer/Football-themed; I kind of want her to be a flat-out brawler, or something. Still, if they tie her to Sean, it won't be so bad if her gimmick is "really likes a sport." If only because it means there's a slight chance we'll see Sean.
And at the very least, it'd make more sense for a new character to be Soccer/Football-themed than it was to make Mega Man that way in the first 2 MvC games.
And at the very least, it'd make more sense for a new character to be Soccer/Football-themed than it was to make Mega Man that way in the first 2 MvC games.
I think Juri and some extent Viper earned that title.
Bobby Roberts
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I think the whole Soccer/Football speculation is coming because people don't expect much out of Capcom aside from super-low hanging fruit. Historically, that's been a safe bet.
I fucking hate Blanka.
It was a weapon he had from the MM games, just like Leaf Shield & Tornado Hold.
Why they chose it, I dunno. Was great for space control, though.
It really isn't
People weren't down on Abel for him being an MMA guy, people were down because Abel is boring ass character with 0 personality and a stupid looking moveset.
And no, every time you shoe horn something totally non combat related into a fighting game it comes off looking really corny. So MMA lady is leagues better than soccer.
Septimus Prime
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They could easily modify Alex to be MMA. Then that frees up space for other styles.
ãInaba Residentã
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A sports focused character would be cool
Female boxer/kickboxer would be nice, their only other attempt at this was this abomination:
We need a redo.
Gunslinger
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Son of a bitch, it's going to happen isn't it? Please Capcom no.
Blond.Female boxer/kickboxer would be nice, their only other attempt at this was this abomination:
We need a redo.
Drill hair.
Waifu potential.
A bandwagon in the making.
I know it was from Mega Man 8 (And that Mega Man Soccer is a thing) but it's not exactly a weapon that comes to mind when you think "Mega Man," and it probably only got in because Mega Man 8 came out around the same time as MvC1, and then he was just ripped straight from 1 into 2. It just felt weird that Mega Man's default "variant" was that he summoned a soccer ball, regardless of how it well it worked gameplay-wise. There's a reason the Mega Ball wasn't even acknowledged in Smash, after all.
She's a horrible character, but she fits in the confines of rival schools.. much like a soccer player does.
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