Eh, at least it might fall through the first cracks, since I mentioned a Nintendo game. If I'm going to vote, then on something I know what to expect of.
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Smash Wii U & 3DS Downloadable Characters Discussion and Information on Smash Ballot
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GiantBreadbug
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I think this is correct. I hate to be so sure about Wolf in case it doesn't happen, but I think Wolf and a newcomer is likely.
If they show two new characters, it would make up for Zelda not being there
Could you just stop
My baseless guess is that we'll see a newcomer trailer at E3, with the character releasing in August. E3 is a big deal and the best place to reveal a newcomer. Wolf is definitely coming, but I don't know if they'd want to reveal him at E3 four months before a prospective October release (near the Star Fox U launch). They might save Wolf's trailer for an August/September Direct.
April - Mewtwo
June - Lucas
August - Newcomer
October - Wolf
I feel really confident about that for some reason. I'd be pleasantly surprised with more than four DLC characters, but I'm not holding my breath.
^ man and that's this thread alone?
That poll must be like
I feel bad for whichever intern has to sort out the thousands of Shrek and Goku votes to find legitimate votes
Haha. Then again, I imagine the banter on the inside must be pretty great when they sort through things wondering "what is wrong with these guys?"
Starphoenix
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If Nintendo would hire me for the summer, I'd do it! I'll take one for the community and tell you all how much I loathe everybody.
What, the Facebook post pretty much killed those hopes.
Honestly, I'm a bit heart-broken that the last sliver of hope for Snake is gone.
anotherVegan
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It would be awesome to see a running total of votes.
Troubled Bat
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I'm offended.
Indeed
http://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsa...sh_bros_is_has_a_suggest_a_character_page_do/
http://www.reddit.com/r/dbz/comments/3153c5/vote_for_goku_to_be_put_into_the_new_super_smash/
There's also one I saw in r/Halo, can't find it right now
balladofwindfishes
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I wonder if we'll ever find out how many votes Goku truly got.
I wonder if he'll actually manage to be in the top 5, assuming they even bother to count votes for Goku.
I wonder if he'll actually manage to be in the top 5, assuming they even bother to count votes for Goku.
MaverickHunterAsh
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Really? I've long given up on that hope. What makes you think that will still happen?
I'm thinking just Wolf at E3, along with the formal Star Fox Wii U reveal. It feels too soon for another DLC character announcement (assuming Wolf happens at E3), let alone a newcomer. But that's just me!
I'm sure every time they see an invalid character, they will just run an algorithm to remove all instances of said character..
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
that would be great.
Wolf and Snake/Chorus Kids/Dixie would be fantastic duo to be announced at E3.
Good. :|
I'm sure you guys realize this, but just to be certain: these votes are probably going to be in a database. It should be a simple matter to pull up the number of votes for a certain character, sort the character names by number of votes, delete all the votes with a certain name, and so on. The annoying thing would be fixing all the typos and alternate spellings (Goku, Son Gokuu, SSJ Goku) but you should be able to correct those en masse as well.
balladofwindfishes
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I'm sure every time they see an invalid character, they will just run an algorithm to remove all instances of said character..
That's what I'm figuring. Characters like Goku, Naruto, Obama, etc are easy to filter and are obvious characters people would vote for.
Starphoenix
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There's still the Flying Man trophy in the Wii U version for no real reason. Beyond that, it'd make sense as an easy DLC stage for the Wii U version. A lot easier than some of the other past stages that get tossed around.
I'm gonna go with Wolf at E3, but I wouldn't expect a character from the poll until sometime next year. Mainly because between Late October 2014 & last week they were working on both Mewtwo & Lucas. Mewtwo was finished last week, so I take it they just started development on Wolf (going on the assumption that he's coming next). Given this logic, if we get Wolf, don't expect him until June, & we may get more characters in August & October that are independent of the poll.
Up to this point, every Pokemon representative has been a Pokemon, so why not break tradition and add a human representative?
The Saffron City Gym Leader and actress Sabrina would be an excellent choice. A well-known and popular character, her powerful psychic abilities allow her to fight without the aid of Pokemon. Give her moves like Light Screen, Psybeam, and Teleport, or come up with something completely different and unconventional.
She has multiple costumes, too.
The Saffron City Gym Leader and actress Sabrina would be an excellent choice. A well-known and popular character, her powerful psychic abilities allow her to fight without the aid of Pokemon. Give her moves like Light Screen, Psybeam, and Teleport, or come up with something completely different and unconventional.
She has multiple costumes, too.
Troubled Bat
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peanutbutterlatte
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Yeah actually extra challenges and unlocks would certainly add more value to character DLC. I don't think the character DLC is expensive or anything, but it'd be good.
balladofwindfishes
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Every character in the game has a challenge currently (even the Miis!), Doc has 2 for some reason.
So yea, I hope the new comers get some new challenges and events. Even if they're entirely unrelated to the DLC, not all 10 challenges or whatever should deal with Mewtwo.
A good opportunity to add some more music as well. I'd love for Mewtwo to come with VS Primal Groudon/Primal Kyogre for Kalos League.
So yea, I hope the new comers get some new challenges and events. Even if they're entirely unrelated to the DLC, not all 10 challenges or whatever should deal with Mewtwo.
A good opportunity to add some more music as well. I'd love for Mewtwo to come with VS Primal Groudon/Primal Kyogre for Kalos League.
Starphoenix
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Before they get to that they should rectify a long-standing problem and include one of the greatest Pokémon tracks of all time. How this continually gets overlooked is almost as bad as the complete lack of Mario Paint music, until now.
https://youtu.be/YqBJhgncVek
RobFox64tm
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Everyone saying Goku is a horrible person. I kid, of course, but that character doesn't belong anywhere near the Smash Bros. roster.
Me? I voted for Simon Belmont. A wasted vote I'm sure, but I honestly can't think of any character I'd like to see more.
Me? I voted for Simon Belmont. A wasted vote I'm sure, but I honestly can't think of any character I'd like to see more.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
I think it's coming in two weeks. April 15.
balladofwindfishes
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The greatest Pokemon tragedy is the lack of Mirror B's theme, really. I think we can all agree with that.
peanutbutterlatte
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"If they were willing to pay... THE ULTIMATE PRICE NYEHHEHEHEHEH"
Seriously though, if Spiderman can be in the Avengers...
Flying Man appears in Smash Tour.
chaosblade
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"Port the game to Xbox One and we'll let you put Banjo in."
What if they had to use their modern designs?
Mr. Nice_Guy
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I had this same thought word for word today. I've been that intern before and it can make you go mental shifting through thousands of anything.
Whatever excel sheet they are having them use has probably become the bane of their existence, and this continues until October
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
After seeing Mega Man and Pac Man, I can see Sakurai would go with original design.
balladofwindfishes
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Incidentally the "we've worked with Nintendo on Rare IP" showed itself just this week with DK64's VC release (in Japan). The Jetpac ROM, a Microsoft IP, is fully intact as it was in the original.
Is it bad that I would be okay with that?
Because I would be okay with that.
Im bored, so here are my top four requests (barring Ice Climbers, for technical reasons)
First Appearance: Rhythm Heaven (2008) | Latest Appearance: Rhythm Tengoku: The Best + (2015)
I did the honest thing by taking the survey just once, with my vote being cast for the Chorus Kids. Rhythm Heaven is the most significant Nintendo franchise without a playable character in Smash Bros., and Ive really grown to like the Chorus Kids. Theyre goofy and charming, and I could easily envision their move set bringing out the best of Rhythm Heaven.
First Appearance: Star Fox 64 (1997) | Latest Appearance: Star Fox U (2015) [assumed]
Wolf is the last remaining plausible veteran, and he was one of my most used characters in Brawl. With Star Fox U on the horizon, Id be shocked if we didnt get Wolf at some point.
First Appearance: Donkey Kong Country 2 (1995) | Latest Appearance: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
Dixie Kong is one of Nintendos earliest female protagonists, and she recently appeared as a playable character in Tropical Freeze. Donkey Kong could use another representative, and Id much rather have Dixie than K. Rool. And no, shes not a Diddy clone.
First Appearance: Splatoon (2015)
Splatoon is a new EAD game with a significant internal push (amiibo!), and it looks incredibly fun to boot. The Inklings are tailor-made for Smash Bros. with their colorful personalities and variety of ink-based weaponry.
First Appearance: Rhythm Heaven (2008) | Latest Appearance: Rhythm Tengoku: The Best + (2015)
I did the honest thing by taking the survey just once, with my vote being cast for the Chorus Kids. Rhythm Heaven is the most significant Nintendo franchise without a playable character in Smash Bros., and Ive really grown to like the Chorus Kids. Theyre goofy and charming, and I could easily envision their move set bringing out the best of Rhythm Heaven.
First Appearance: Star Fox 64 (1997) | Latest Appearance: Star Fox U (2015) [assumed]
Wolf is the last remaining plausible veteran, and he was one of my most used characters in Brawl. With Star Fox U on the horizon, Id be shocked if we didnt get Wolf at some point.
First Appearance: Donkey Kong Country 2 (1995) | Latest Appearance: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)
Dixie Kong is one of Nintendos earliest female protagonists, and she recently appeared as a playable character in Tropical Freeze. Donkey Kong could use another representative, and Id much rather have Dixie than K. Rool. And no, shes not a Diddy clone.
First Appearance: Splatoon (2015)
Splatoon is a new EAD game with a significant internal push (amiibo!), and it looks incredibly fun to boot. The Inklings are tailor-made for Smash Bros. with their colorful personalities and variety of ink-based weaponry.
Probably, he has done a good job with that.
Sweet, I was wondering if there would be any changes.
Troubled Bat
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Don't do this to me..
Mr. Nice_Guy
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First Appearance: Splatoon (2015)
Splatoon is a new EAD game with a significant internal push (amiibo!), and it looks incredibly fun to boot. The Inklings are tailor-made for Smash Bros. with their colorful personalities and variety of ink-based weaponry.
You think Nintendo would use Smash to promote new games? That feels very "Playstation All Stars" to me. Aside from Roy, (IIRC the FE game he was in had not been released yet when Smash came out), I can't remember if they've done that before.
Not that it would be a bad choice, I just always saw Smash as somewhat hollow ground saved for older/well loved franchises?
Don't forget the Yoshi's Woolly World stage.
Troubled Bat
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I think it's time we talked about your avatar, son.
Regulus Tera
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This is actually thread worthy
I don't think Inkling would be included to promote Splatoon -- the character would probably be finished by late 2015/early 2016 at best, which is a little late to be considered cross-promotion. Splatoon has all the makings of a classic Nintendo IP, even if it doesn't top the sales chart. It feels like this gen's Pikmin.
Seriously. That is an unexpected as hell answer.
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