You'd think they wouldn't make such a measly amount of character customization so tedious to unlock. I think it speaks to the dev and/or pub not having their head in the right place that they're making it such a chore to make a paltry six colors available. The fact that someone would feel discouraged enough to stop playing after losing their progress to me is telling of some bad design.
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Killer Instinct Season 2 |OT| It's international RIPTOOOOORRRRRR day.
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You'd think they wouldn't make such a measly amount of character customization so tedious to unlock. I think it speaks to the dev and/or pub not having their head in the right place that they're making it such a chore to make a paltry six colors available. The fact that someone would feel discouraged enough to stop playing after losing their progress to me is telling of some bad design.
Troubled Bat
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I'm sure anybody would be discouraged after losing all their stuff. I sure as hell would, with all the time and hard work gone.
I just hope that I won't be running into that stuff whenever I can get my hands on an XB1 w/Killer Instinct. I'll be trying to get everything as I like to do so whenever I have friends over.
I just hope that I won't be running into that stuff whenever I can get my hands on an XB1 w/Killer Instinct. I'll be trying to get everything as I like to do so whenever I have friends over.
those are usually fridays
Troubled Bat
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Correct.
$20 gets you all 8 characters.
$40 gets you all 8 characters, accessories, etc.
I'm not sure on that answer.
Fixed
.la1n
Member
You can also opt to buy only the characters you want individually.
Troubled Bat
Member
What do you guys think? :V
He goes on about how he wants it to sound demonic/'screamy,' and having a deadline by early next week.
Alright!! Lol.
BananasWithGuns
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Avenging Ghost maybe?
My guess too
.la1n
Member
Yeah I could see that but with the time frame he needs it completed it seems it could be something else entirely.
Troubled Bat
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Honestly if it's for the Avenging Ghost, that would be pretty damn awesome. Since it's expected that #NotShago is next after Riptor.
I'm pretty intrigued at thought of this theme and how it'll end up sounding like.
I'm pretty intrigued at thought of this theme and how it'll end up sounding like.
So on the day of our next Textural Stream, we get hit with SFV Being announced as a PS4 console exclusive.
Personally, it's kinda nice seeing how similar to KI it looks so far, graphically. Not as a slight to SF, but as a benchmark for how well KI's varied developers have done with making something that meets the line of "Current Gen Fighter" so far. It's good to know the game won't look outdated and outclassed when we get our big first MKs and SFs for this generation of consoles.
Also good for future seasons.
It's kinda good to know we'll possible be up to 24+ characters and with loads of changes, stages, improvements, and new themes and features by the time SF starts releasing. Even if there is no V announcement for XB1, at least the system will have one of the better established fighters overall by the time SFV hits the Fighter Circuit. And hopefully more to come!
Personally, it's kinda nice seeing how similar to KI it looks so far, graphically. Not as a slight to SF, but as a benchmark for how well KI's varied developers have done with making something that meets the line of "Current Gen Fighter" so far. It's good to know the game won't look outdated and outclassed when we get our big first MKs and SFs for this generation of consoles.
Also good for future seasons.
It's kinda good to know we'll possible be up to 24+ characters and with loads of changes, stages, improvements, and new themes and features by the time SF starts releasing. Even if there is no V announcement for XB1, at least the system will have one of the better established fighters overall by the time SFV hits the Fighter Circuit. And hopefully more to come!
Nothing yet. Don't they usually post this by mid-day? I know Isgreen is sick, but Kraig said he was going to post it.
.la1n
Member
Saw that you were sick today on twitter, sorry to hear that Adam. Looking forward to seeing the dino appearance this week.
I'm happy enough to know it's on the way. Thanks for dropping in to let this corner of the net know what's up, Adam! Hope you feel better swiftly, as well. Does the SFV leak make you feel better or worse in you position? ;-)
Troubled Bat
Member
Thanks for dropping in! Hope you feel better.
.la1n
Member
Textual stream is up:
http://www.ultra-combo.com/forums/index.php?topic=4646.0
Edit: Riptor's character select portrait looks great, can't wait to see more. Sounds like story mode is going to be more rewarding and fun to play through as well.
http://www.ultra-combo.com/forums/index.php?topic=4646.0
Edit: Riptor's character select portrait looks great, can't wait to see more. Sounds like story mode is going to be more rewarding and fun to play through as well.
Muskieratboi
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So.. when is someone going to update the OP with Kan-Ra and Riptor stuff?
.la1n
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These things...they take time. I don't think Silky is on a perma so should be back before too long.
Muskieratboi
Member
you think they'll show the Riptor trailer at the TGAs? There's a few MS announcements that haven't been shown yet.
.la1n
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I wouldn't think so, I'd think next week at the earliest but I am up for a surprise.
Troubled Bat
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That Riptor portrait looks so good. :3
I really can't wait to see how that Story Mode turns out as well!
I really can't wait to see how that Story Mode turns out as well!
SEGAvangelist
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This was just tweeted.
https://twitter.com/KI_Central/status/541045335964286976
EDIT: Ah. Missed it in the textual stream there.
https://twitter.com/KI_Central/status/541045335964286976
EDIT: Ah. Missed it in the textual stream there.
So the EXP woes are passing by slightly, and story / single player modes will mean more to leveling up your character, which should help alieviate the EXP worries, while giving a bit more reason to play the modes in the first place. Good.
The old Trials did a good job of trying to make SP content feel worthwhile, but with them shifted to the back seat, and new characters lacking stories, the game has felt much more MP oriented (which is kinda ok, but yeah...). It's nice to see a refresher that increases the significance again, and so swiftly.
The question / answer about Boosters is kinda freaky. It'd be kinda cool if you could earn EXP boosters for your next 10 or so fights by completing SP objectives. I'm quite surprised he mentions they're NOT tied to money?
The old Trials did a good job of trying to make SP content feel worthwhile, but with them shifted to the back seat, and new characters lacking stories, the game has felt much more MP oriented (which is kinda ok, but yeah...). It's nice to see a refresher that increases the significance again, and so swiftly.
The question / answer about Boosters is kinda freaky. It'd be kinda cool if you could earn EXP boosters for your next 10 or so fights by completing SP objectives. I'm quite surprised he mentions they're NOT tied to money?
.la1n
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.la1n
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I didn't play extensively but the few matches I played online seemed smooth.
This is currently being discussed at the KI forums, do you guys think the PS4 SFV exclusivity will force MS to increase the budget/resources for KI going forward to try to compete more as their exclusive fighter? Seems very likely to me..
Poker Face
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I don't think anything will change tbh
.la1n
Member
Yeah I think KI has worked well for them as a direct result of how they've managed distribution and pricing models. The game is great with the budget it has, and it means we have a better chance at future seasons. We know next to nothing about Street Fighter V right now. No idea what the budget or distribution/pricing model looks like. It's just too early to do anything but speculate.
Aside from that who says they need to compete in the first place? The fighting game community is expansive enough for multiple games to exist and we as consumers only benefit from it. It's a great time to be a fighting game player.
I agree they don't neccesairly 'need' to change the current model or directly compete with SFV. I'm more just wishful thinking out loud I guess. I would say with MS recent aggressiveness they might 'up the ante' a bit for KI going forward in both dev resources and certainly marketing (which at this point is basically non-existent) as a reaction to SFV..maybe try to bring the game more to forefront of their lineup going deep into 2015. Of course I think KI could really benefit from a boost in overall productionvalue/polish. Adam did say they plan on doing that anyway but who knows.
Round one was just the free version. So you'll have Shago and the rotating free character.
CommandThrower
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You bring up an interesting point. If Riptor is to come out "well before Christmas", a trailer showing up later on in the week would be timely.
.la1n
Member
Maybe Friday if she is coming out the following week. They did good last month with giving us dates, hopefully will continue this month.
.la1n
Member
What do you guys think the tier list is right now?
I am loving the tutorial in this game. THis is on another level. I wish every developer just straight up copy/pasted/added onto this. I can't believe it took this many years to get such a cohesive tutorial. Hats off.
As for characters---I am coming from a mostly Street Fighter background. There I play Rolento, Abel, and some Yang. Abel is the character I had the most success with just due to his mix up game.
I prefer a footsie oriented character, but with some rush down if possible. I do NOT like zoning characters. I'm fine if I have a projectile, but I don't like say... a Dhalsim like character.
The ones I like in order so far, are TJ Combo, Jago, and Thunder. Unfortunately I have yet to buy any of them but the tutorial let me use Jago. Which of these do you think would fit that play style the best so I can purchase and level on up?
I am loving the tutorial in this game. THis is on another level. I wish every developer just straight up copy/pasted/added onto this. I can't believe it took this many years to get such a cohesive tutorial. Hats off.
As for characters---I am coming from a mostly Street Fighter background. There I play Rolento, Abel, and some Yang. Abel is the character I had the most success with just due to his mix up game.
I prefer a footsie oriented character, but with some rush down if possible. I do NOT like zoning characters. I'm fine if I have a projectile, but I don't like say... a Dhalsim like character.
The ones I like in order so far, are TJ Combo, Jago, and Thunder. Unfortunately I have yet to buy any of them but the tutorial let me use Jago. Which of these do you think would fit that play style the best so I can purchase and level on up?
Troubled Bat
Member
I was honestly hoping SFV would take the CvS2 route. With MKX having variations and whatnot. But oh well.
I am expecting a trailer to drop on Friday.