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[Fandangox]

I've never really heard of Xenoblade, but Shulk doesn't speak to me personally as a character I would look at and think he's a memorable character design, but maybe he has other motions in his home-game which would make him stand out more alongside all the Pits, Links, Cloud Strifes and Soras.

In Xenoblade characters sort of work as a team. For example Shulk has a move that induces a status to an enemy, and depending on what that status is the AI will do a attack to take advantage of that. For example there's "break" moves what when inflicted on an enemy will cause them to trip if attacked by "topple" moves, which Shulk doesn't have, but the AI does.

I'd be interesting to see if that could somehow be worked into his moveset, that depending on the order of the moves, the enemy is affected differently.

He can also

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See the future, and its a gameplay mechanic too, but having trouble thinking how would that work in Smash

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[Red Arremer]

This would go over too well with certain types.

Fair enough.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Two weeks, only.

Yeah, I do. That meant if I lose then I will have to wear 6 weeks worth of avatars of three people' choices. It could suck big time since I can't wear my favorite newcomer for 6 weeks if you accept it. That's only IF I lose but I don't think I will lose at all of three. I hope.

I would like to keep it clean as possible like no pervert things or so. I don't want to get banned for the avatar.

Deal.

Death to Snake!

Anyone with any interesting avatar ideas feel free to PM me.

 

[User 73706]

He can also

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See the future, and its a gameplay mechanic too, but having trouble thinking how would that work in Smash

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Final Smash could involve slowing down time for everyone and in the vein of the tutorial videos, button prompts are displayed above everyone but Shulk's heads the second they're pressed, allowing him to dodge / block appropriately.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Deal.

Death to Snake!

Anyone with any interesting avatar ideas feel free to PM me.

Alright, Deal is done. Snake must survive this time!

 

[Platy]

Decided to give myself a spot of nostalgia by flipping through the old Snake announcement thread for Brawl.

Found this:

I love how it has Megaman and Sonic but not Snake

 

[Fandangox]

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Final Smash could involve slowing down time for everyone and in the vein of the tutorial videos, button prompts are displayed above everyone but Shulk's heads the second they're pressed, allowing him to dodge / block appropriately.

This is it. This can work magnificently.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Alright, Deal is done. Snake must survive this time!

Heh

Watch Snake be revealed immediately next week.

 

[GamerSoul]

Its kind of funny Cause Chrom is not as dull as the other lords. I find most Lord characters to be pretty dull and bland except for Ike and Hector.

True lol, even some of his convos with other characters were fairly entertaining. Lyn is still number 1 in my heart then Ike. Chrom and Luci are somewhere in the mix.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Heh

Watch Snake be revealed immediately next week.

Naw, I'm pretty sure that if Snake is coming back. It's possible that they would reveal him on Direct near to MGS5 release date.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Naw, I'm pretty sure that if Snake is coming back. It's possible that they would reveal him on Direct near to MGS5 release date.

If Snake is in the game I expect a direct or E3 reveal. He won't be a secret character, he will be advertised if he is in the game.

near to MGS5 release date.

Nintendo's gotta sell those playstations.

Gross.

 

[Kjellson]

Also somewhat related, anime-style pretty boys with blades are something which I'm particularly on the fence about. I've never really heard of Xenoblade, but Shulk doesn't speak to me personally as a character I would look at and think he's a memorable character design, but maybe he has other motions in his home-game which would make him stand out more alongside all the Pits, Links, Cloud Strifes and Soras.

Shulk isn't the best character in Xenoblade, but he is the main one and if Xenoblade's getting any representation in Smash, Shulk's the only one worth hoping for. My favorite Xenoblade character i Riki, but unfortunately he is too cool for school.

Also, Shulk has a badass sword and I mostly just want to fight on a Xenoblade stage with Xenoblade music.

 

[Fandangox]

If Snake is in the game I expect a direct or E3 reveal. He won't be a secret character, he will be advertised if he is in the game.



Nintendo's gotta sell those playstations.

Gross.

Didn't stop Brawl from promoting MGS4.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Didn't stop Brawl from promoting MGS4.

Yep, Nintendo does stupid things sometimes.

 

[blitzwolf215]

He can also

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See the future, and its a gameplay mechanic too, but having trouble thinking how would that work in Smash

.

Easy

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counter like move

 

[Fandangox]

Yep, Nintendo does stupid things sometimes.

Heh, I don't see what's the problem with it, having some MGS4 content was nice on Brawl. Shows Sakurai doesn't really care about that and just wants to make a good game.

If Snake being in Smash 4 means MGS5 promotion for the other 4 consoles I am up for it.

Easy

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counter like move

That works, but the final smash idea I quoted sounds too good to pass up.

 

[-Horizon-]

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Avatar Bets Everywhere

 

[Village]

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Avatar Bets Everywhere

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Never bet on ridley and Geno.

 

[blitzwolf215]

That works, but the final smash idea I quoted sounds too good to pass up.

He can have both, some final smashes were just suped up version of a characters regular move

 

[Akibastman]

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Never bet on ridley and Geno.

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Bet on DBZ ?

 

[IntelliHeath]

Super Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS Thread 4: Never bet on ridley and Geno.

So true. I'm too afraid to bet on Ridley since he's too random for me, and Geno have no chance at all.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Heh, I don't see what's the problem with it, having some MGS4 content was nice on Brawl. Shows Sakurai doesn't really care about that and just wants to make a good game.

If Snake being in Smash 4 means MGS5 promotion for the other 4 consoles I am up for it.

Since I think Snake doesn't offer anything from a gameplay perspective that can't be easily replaced, we will just have to disagree on this. I also don't think it's Nintendo's job to advertise other consoles, nor do I think it fits in with a Nintendo crossover game.

 

[SmithnCo]

I liked the concept that Snake was "infiltrating" the Smash roster. That was pretty funny, that and his codecs. Though I could see it being just a one-time thing.

 

[Fandangox]

He can have both, some final smashes were just suped up version of a characters regular move

Oh yeah that's true.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I guess we could looking forward for this Friday for a possible reveal. I wouldn't be disappointed if we didn't get any character reveal.

 

[Fandangox]

I guess we could looking forward for this Friday for a possible reveal. I wouldn't be disappointed if we didn't get any character reveal.

Have we gotten more than 2 characters in a month yet?

 

[dryuriev7777]

Have we gotten more than 2 characters in a month yet?

If I remember right, Peach, Toon Link, and Sonic were all revealed in one month.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Have we gotten more than 2 characters in a month yet?

Yeah, we did once. It's Peach and Toon Link in Sept, I think.

 

[SmithnCo]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

 

[Sheroking]

Since I think Snake doesn't offer anything from a gameplay perspective that can't be easily replaced, we will just have to disagree on this. I also don't think it's Nintendo's job to advertise other consoles, nor do I think it fits in with a Nintendo crossover game.

Frankly, Samus doesn't belong in the same crossover as Mr Game and Watch, but Smash subverts that somehow.

Snake, whether you like it or not, is one of gamings most iconic characters. I think the more of those characters Smash Brothers has, the better off the game is.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

I don't want Mewtwo's plastic surgery mishap in Smash. I would rather have King Hippo than Mac though...

 

[Village]

I liked the concept that Snake was "infiltrating" the Smash roster. That was pretty funny, that and his codecs. Though I could see it being just a one-time thing.

I agree highly.

I don't want Mewtwo's plastic surgery mishap in Smash. I would rather have King Hippo than Mac though...

Mewtwo IS the plastic surgery mishap

 

[Village]

Whoops dubs yo.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

well that was awful

 

[DaBoss]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

"Who else deserves to be in the game?"

lol

 

[Green Mamba]

Seeing Mega Mewtwo anywhere makes me want to punch things.

Both forms. Y is worse, but X is still terrible.

It's like they sat down and said, "How much could we fuck this up? Let's try and see."

 

[Fandangox]

If I remember right, Peach, Toon Link, and Sonic were all revealed in one month.

Yeah, we did once. It's Peach and Toon Link in Sept, I think.

Oh yeah. Forgot about those two.

 

[-Horizon-]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

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Seems legi- WTF Lucina and Palutena didn't make it in?! Preorder cancelled!

Nintendo just shot themselves in the foot.

I don’t know how much the rest of you know about Japanese culture (I’m an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It’s not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.

What this means is the Japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to purchase Sakurai's games, nor will they purchase any of Nintendo's other games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Nintendo has alienated an entire market with this move.

Nintendo, publicly apologize and put Lucina and Palutena in or you can kiss your business goodbye.

 

[dryuriev7777]

Frankly, Samus doesn't belong in the same crossover as Mr Game and Watch, but Smash subverts that somehow.

Well Metroid and Game & Watch were both created by Nintendo and I think they were both produced by Gunpei Yokoi. Those two being in the same Nintendo crossover game makes a lot more sense from a company standpoint than either of them being paired with Snake.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

Well, I can't blame them for being overexcited. It's silly to have article where they can go with, "LET INCLUDE EVERY CHARACTERS AS WE CAN COME UP WITH ANYONE."

 

[SmithnCo]

"The Harry Potter meets ninjutsu franchise is one of the biggest properties in the world, easily worthy to be in the next Smash Bros."

 

[GamerSoul]

a Tekken character?......

:l

edit: um wow it keeps getting more interesting

 

[illadelph]

aww shit we're doing lists in here?

1. Ridley
2. Lil' Mac
3. Pac-Man
4. Bomberman
5. Jimmy T.
6. Samurai Goroh
7. Duck Hunt Dog
8. any Mario RPG/Paper Mario/Mario & Luigi character
9. Tingle
10. Mii

 

[Sheroking]

Well Metroid and Game & Watch were both created by Nintendo and I think they were both produced by Gunpei Yokoi. Those two being in the same Nintendo crossover game makes a lot more sense from a company standpoint than either of them being paired with Snake.

I meant in terms of tone.

It's clearly not just a Nintendo crossover anymore.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Wait, did anyone see this?

http://www.gamesradar.com/super-smash-bros-wii-u-characters-must-join-roster/

Dat last fucking character choice.

I lost when I saw Goku.

and lol at Naruto. It is hard to take a site that suggest these two as characters for SSB seriously.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Frankly, Samus doesn't belong in the same crossover as Mr Game and Watch, but Smash subverts that somehow.

Snake, whether you like it or not, is one of gamings most iconic characters. I think the more of those characters Smash Brothers has, the better off the game is.

Nintendo characters in a Nintendo extravaganza together doesn't mesh?

I have seen no solid defense of Snake, people just say they like him, and don't care about anything else.

Well Metroid and Game & Watch were both created by Nintendo and I think they were both produced by Gunpei Yokoi. Those two being in the same Nintendo crossover game makes a lot more sense from a company standpoint than either of them being paired with Snake.

Yep yup.

I meant in terms of tone.

It's clearly not just a Nintendo crossover anymore.

No. It still is. Otherwise, Sakurai wouldn't express any concern about the inclusion of third party characters.

 

[DaBoss]

Nintendo characters in a Nintendo extravaganza together doesn't mesh?

I have seen no solid defense of Snake, people just say they like him, and don't care about anything else.

He was in Brawl, so it would be great to have him again in Smash 4.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

He was in Brawl, so it would be great to have him again in Smash 4.

Pichu was in Melee, so it would be great to have Pichu again in Smash 4.

 

[Ryce]

Since I think Snake doesn't offer anything from a gameplay perspective that can't be easily replaced, we will just have to disagree on this.

Half of the roster could be "easily" replaced. That doesn't justify a character's removal.

I also don't think it's Nintendo's job to advertise other consoles, nor do I think it fits in with a Nintendo crossover game.

The guy who created Smash Bros.' vision of the series matters just a little bit more than yours. If Sakurai thinks Snake fits in, then Snake fits in.

 

[Fandangox]

Nintendo characters in a Nintendo extravaganza together doesn't mesh?

I have seen no solid defense of Snake, people just say they like him, and don't care about anything else.



Yep yup.



No. It still is. Otherwise, Sakurai wouldn't express any concern about the inclusion of third party characters.

Yeah if being part of Nintendo's biggest crossover doesn't just justify his part in "Nintendo History" or whatever people want as a justification for character appearing the I don't know what else to say.

The MGS universe fit pretty well within smash, it brought an unexpected and unorthodox fighter to the mix, don't see what's wrong with it.

He was in Brawl, so it would be great to have him again in Smash 4.