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[Bobby Roberts]

Nobody knows a damn thing about the plot. Not one single bit. Everything you say in the face of that is irrelevant.

This essentially disqualifies anyone from speculating on any aspect of the plot of the game, though.

It should be taken as read that nobody actually knows very much about the plot aside from the aspects regarding Charlie's return to the game, which we also don't know very much about aside from "He was dead, now he's alive, and the Illuminati has something to do with it." That doesn't mean "because nobody knows anything, nobody can talk about it at all." What it means is that people who choose to play the guessing game based on the very limited amount of information we do have, need to not be very eager to immediately disqualify ideas out of hand that they might not like, especially not if they're ultimately going to try disqualifying those ideas by employing the same "fan-fiction" tactics they're trying to decry.

what you're essentially arguing is an either/or. Either everything is fair game to throw into the ring and kick around a little, or there's literally no reason to discuss any of it until actual announcements are made. It's not like dude was making his case based on inside info or something. Same with me earlier - I wasn't throwing spec out there with the unspoken "and by the way, this is of course 100% correct and if you've got a problem with it you suck." I don't think it's necessarily fair to assume everyone's throwing their speculation out there in that manner, either, and even if some people are, it's pretty obvious to tell one kind of post from the other.

And especially when it comes to this thread, which is very much focused on speculation, guessing games, and what-if scenarios, it seems weird to essentially argue for eliminating plot/story speculation simply because we don't have any more info than what's currently available.

It kinda feels like this thread is so used to being really contentious over every possible guess that even when people are arguing for a bunch of possibilities, it's being taken as a gauntlet being thrown down.

 

[Inuhanyou]

The Sakura DLC dream continues on

 

[Holy Order Sol]

This essentially disqualifies anyone from speculating on any aspect of the plot of the game, though.

yes, it ends EVERYTHING

it is beautiful

 

[SolidSnakex]

The Sakura DLC dream continues on

Sakura's a top 10 character in terms of popularity (she was #6 on both the Japanese an western popularity charts). There's no way they're going to let a character that popular sit out for an entry.

 

[Lulubop]

The Sakura DLC dream continues on

Of course she's going to be DLC, no way she's not.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

yes, it ends EVERYTHING

it is beautiful

Should that topic be off-limits for the rest of this thread then?

Again, not trying to be contentious or shitty about it: I'm honestly curious - should that particular aspect of this thread be shitcanned going forward?

 

[IntelliHeath]

Hmm, do casuals buy DLC costumes? I always thought that was targeted at the more hardcore base that demands new content.

Yes, they actually do.

 

[notworksafe]

Should that topic be off-limits for the rest of this thread then?

Again, not trying to be contentious or shitty about it: I'm honestly curious - should that particular aspect of this thread be shitcanned going forward?

yes along with the rest of the thread

 

[Bobby Roberts]

well then

 

[IntelliHeath]

Should that topic be off-limits for the rest of this thread then?

Again, not trying to be contentious or shitty about it: I'm honestly curious - should that particular aspect of this thread be shitcanned going forward?

No, It shouldn't be off-limits. People should discuss whatever they want in this thread, Story plot, characters, stages, etc because they actually related to the characters.

yes along with the rest of the thread

I know you really want this thread to die. Just stop.

 

[Gunslinger]

I agree with ultrachen on the idea that there is not going to be a story mode. They feel that with all the effort capcom putting behind Capcom fighting network and esports they may not have a story mode. And just like them I think it's fine its really important for them to nail the netcode and crossplay. They discuss about this in one of the last episodes I don't remember exactly which one.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I agree with ultrachen on the idea that there is not going to be a story mode. They feel that with all the effort capcom putting behind Capcom fighting network and esports they may not have a story mode. And just like them I think it's fine its really important for them to nail the netcode and crossplay. They discuss about this in one of the last episodes I don't remember exactly which one.

But Capcom's even said that there will be a story mode. They also recently confirmed that bearded Ryu has a role in the story.

 

[HabeeNo]

The Sakura DLC dream continues on

Given that Mika had Zangief make it in, I'd say that Karin will have Sakura in w/o a problem. My guess is that she'll be one of the first 4 DLC characters

 

[Clawww]

I agree with ultrachen on the idea that there is not going to be a story mode. They feel that with all the effort capcom putting behind Capcom fighting network and esports they may not have a story mode. And just like them I think it's fine its really important for them to nail the netcode and crossplay. They discuss about this in one of the last episodes I don't remember exactly which one.

where do you get this stuff m8

 

[Gunslinger]

where do you get this stuff m8

Watch ultrachentv in YouTube.

 

[Gunslinger]

But Capcom's even said that there will be a story mode. They also recently confirmed that bearded Ryu has a role in the story.

It's very vaugely put imo. For all I know story could mean arcade endings or rival cutscenes. But I could be wrong and I hope I am because story mode is a must if capcom wants to have a financial success in their hand especially in a post mk9 world.

 

[IntelliHeath]

yes along with the rest of the thread

I'm going to be straight with you. Why are you checking this thread if you had a problems with people speculating with whatever they wanted. I understand that you are being salty about your community being sent to community forum but that don't really excuse your attitude toward to other threads because you don't like what you are reading.

I meant, take a look at your posts where you are being condescending. Maybe that's why we don't really get a lot of new members in Fighting Game Community because of elitism attitudes going on in the thread sometime.

please mods, just old yeller this thread until the next character announcement.

shouta, i'll buy you a steak dinner at evo if you old yeller that roster thread. pm me dawg

luckily the threads might stop after everyone posting in there gives up on the game after a week or two

ignore list gonna get even bigger.

just blows my mind that thread is allowed when literally nothing is discussed but the same talking points going around in circles but we stuck here...moronic at best.

the best part of the sf5 roster being revealed soon-ish is that we'll be able to close that shitpile of a thread

 

[k4n3]

im still holding out hope the last classic character is sagat due to the games lack of projectile based characters but dhalsim could fit that too but to a less of a extent .... i thought after karin there would be one for sure but then they bust out geif and laura this is turning into SFxT at this rate

 

[DryEyeRelief]

luckily the threads might stop after everyone posting in there gives up on the game after a week or two

lol

Although I think a bunch of people are going to get bored of this game quickly, competitive or not.

Here's to a good story mode.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Sakura's a top 10 character in terms of popularity (she was #6 on both the Japanese an western popularity charts). There's no way they're going to let a character that popular sit out for an entry.

Of course she's going to be DLC, no way she's not.

Given that Mika had Zangief make it in, I'd say that Karin will have Sakura in w/o a problem. My guess is that she'll be one of the first 4 DLC characters

Yeah, i think she'll get in eventually. I just want to see her in action ><

 

[Gunslinger]

I'm going to be straight with you. Why are you checking this thread if you had a problems with people speculating with whatever they wanted. I understand that you are being salty about your community being sent to community forum but that don't really excuse your attitude toward to other threads because you don't like what you are reading.

I meant, take a look at your posts where you are being condescending. Maybe that's why we don't really get a lot of new members in Fighting Game Community because of elitism attitudes going on in the thread sometime.

Very good post. I don't get what's his problem. People are talking or speculating on who is the last unknown character and talking about potential modes. The last thread had almost 1.5 mil views. If anything this thread is making other people engage in a conversation about SF who otherwise would not care about the series. Thus creating new customers and future talent for the game.

 

[mbpm1]

I believe in Capcom. Shakespeare Fighter V here we come. Let's make history with story mode.

Spoiler

jk

 

[Gunslinger]

I believe in Capcom. Shakespeare Fighter V here we come.

Lmaooooooo.

 

[PadWarrior]

I believe in Capcom. Shakespeare Fighter V here we come. Let's make history with story mode.

To Alex or not to Alex

 

[Gunslinger]

I believe in Capcom. Shakespeare Fighter V here we come. Let's make history with story mode.

Spoiler

jk

Daniel day Lewis voicing Ryu and Leo playing Guile.

 

[ExVicis]

Leo playing Guile.

Not Jean Claude?

I'm not expecting Shakespeare, just an actual goddamn story where I can determine what actually happened instead of dudes meet on the street and decide to wail on each other with fireballs and soda cans.

 

[Fitts]

Maybe that's why we don't really get a lot of new members in Fighting Game Community because of elitism attitudes going on in the thread sometime.

To be fair, I've found this true of most community threads.

 

[Scrub Mcgrubb]

Daniel day Lewis voicing Ryu and Leo playing Guile.

Interesting to note- they had English voices on Momochi's stream last night and it seems most of the English cast is new- Ken sounds way different.

 

[Rentahamster]

Casual players and Single Mode players are one that going to give Capcom shitload of money for the games and potentially support our DLC future.

At long, Capcom and Sony are happy with the sales and going to support long term plan for Street Fighter V with downloadable contents, then I'm fine with them discussing about story plots.

And bring it on, Rentalhamster. Let see if you could body me pretty hard.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for whatever brings in more fans to the game, as long as it doesn't detract from the gameplay.

It's just amusing that there is so much debate going on about the plot of a Street Fighter game, of all things. And furthermore, that people are actually using speculation of a story the know absolutely nothing about as some kind of basis of evidence for who's going to be in the game.

I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the devs at Capcom are still building the game and characters based on gameplay and competitiveness metrics, not the whims of whatever ridiculous plot they're planning to use this time around.

And bring it on, Rentalhamster. Let see if you could body me pretty hard.

I don't remember if I ever played you in SF4, but OK.

 

[FACE]

Spoiler

That's actually Ken in the Sagat/Rog scene. And they scalped him, IIRC.

Dunno why I spoilered that, I doubt anyone's going to care, lol.

I guess those guys thought they were doing Mortal Kombat comics.

 

[Rentahamster]

Did you really mean Finnegan's Wake?

I meant *insert random convoluted ass novel reference here that gives the impression I'm well lettered*.

 

[Lulubop]

They needa have telltale do a canon story mode street fighter game.

 

[mbpm1]

It's just amusing that there is so much debate going on about the plot of a Street Fighter game, of all things.

This is what's keeping the porn discussion down bruh

 

[ExVicis]

I meant *insert random convoluted ass novel reference here that gives the impression I'm well lettered*.

Ah I get ya. If you really wanna do that man, just name drop Finnegan's Wake. That's the ultimate in crazy convoluted bullshit novels.

In any case though I don't want anything crazy, like I said, just a clear structure where I can understand what actually happened in the game. It won't end the world or the franchise if Capcom would just let me understand what Nash's arc in this story is.

It's just amusing that there is so much debate going on about the plot of a Street Fighter game, of all things. And furthermore, that people are actually using speculation of a story the know absolutely nothing about as some kind of basis of evidence for who's going to be in the game.

We can talk about boob size, hair styles, and the specific racial traits of Laura and Dudley again if discussing the plot is detracting from these real discussions.

 

[Scrub Mcgrubb]

They needa have telltale do a canon story mode street fighter game.

Nah... have Cyberconnect do the story mode like Asura's Wrath. Ryu shoryukens a guy so hard he flies through the moon and splits it in half... cut to Sagat clutching his chest, it writes itself... LOL.

 

[mbpm1]

Redirect the wasted energies of the Silent Hill reboot and cancellation into SFV story mode tho

 

[ExVicis]

Nah... have Cyberconnect do the story mode like Asura's Wrath. Ryu shoryukens a guy so hard he flies through the moon and splits it in half... cut to Sagat clutching his chest, it writes itself... LOL.

And then the true ending is only accessible via DLC. Perfect sir, you could be a Capcom Executive with those ideas!

 

[Producer]

Although I think a bunch of people are going to get bored of this game quickly, competitive or not.

Why do you think that? Imo as long as the game is not complete ass (which it isnt) i dont see the game dying out, especially with cross play and cfn and all that.

 

[mnz]

They needa have telltale do a canon story mode street fighter game.

Worst idea in this thread.

Nah... have Cyberconnect do the story mode like Asura's Wrath. Ryu shoryukens a guy so hard he flies through the moon and splits it in half... cut to Sagat clutching his chest, it writes itself... LOL.

Best idea in this thread.

 

[mbpm1]

And then the true ending is only accessible via DLC. Perfect sir, you could be a Capcom Executive with those ideas!

I think he's too smart to be a Capcom Executive

 

[Mizerman]

Add some Auto Gem features and it's smooth sailing from there.

 

[Tripon]

Wouldn't be surprised if the story is broken into DLC. Keep the people who is into lore engaged and playing the game.

People say MKX story is great, but it ends and they don't use DLC to extend the story, when they easily could.

 

[Scrub Mcgrubb]

And then the true ending is only accessible via DLC. Perfect sir, you could be a Capcom Executive with those ideas!

LMAO so true... you thought you had beat the game, turns out the gem in Nash's forehead was a cosmic death spider the whole time.

 

[kirblar]

Wouldn't be surprised if the story is broken into DLC. Keep the people who is into lore engaged and playing the game.

People say MKX story is great, but it ends and they don't use DLC to extend the story, when they easily could.

DLC chars coming with story content = easy way to sell it to people who might not otherwise buy it.

 

[pizzacat]

Daniel day Lewis voicing Ryu and Leo playing Guile.

They actually contacted Lewis back in 2013, he had to prepare for the role and hasn't come back since

 

[zedreamcast]

Nah... have Cyberconnect do the story mode like Asura's Wrath. Ryu shoryukens a guy so hard he flies through the moon and splits it in half... cut to Sagat clutching his chest, it writes itself... LOL.

Just have TRIGGER do the story and make it Gurren Lagann levels of ridiculous

 

[PadWarrior]

Forgive me if old, but Max has a vid up of Ken gameplay from the Karin build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJO6VVqFNE

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Just have TRIGGER do the story and make it Gurren Lagann levels of ridiculous

More like Kill la Kill, right?

 

[TheSpoiler]

Malibu Sagat is best Sagat. Carries a knife and doesn't afraid of anything.

Why do you think that? Imo as long as the game is not complete ass (which it isnt) i dont see the game dying out, especially with cross play and cfn and all that.

Yeah people who think SFV is going to die are new to fighting games in general. SF4 lasted for years. You think this won't be the same here?

 

[GorillaJu]

It's not just R. Mika. It's any woman character in general. The character's actual look is almost secondary to the argument that people are waiting to get into. It's just differently designed triggers to fire the starting pistol on it. At which point everyone dives into that pool:

Disingenuous arguments about male sexuality
Overstated accusations of ingrained sexism
Hyperbolic wolf-whistling at digital cleavage

So on and so forth.

The R. Mika reveal kinda crystallized it, though, I'll say that. But it's been happening since Chun was first shown in the announcement trailer, and has been building since.

It's interesting, because that particular discussion has had the effect of making the arguments over playstyle/favorites seem almost welcoming and quaint in comparison.

Oof. Nail > head.