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[DisconnectD]

So having not played New Leaf or really much AC at all, what kind of gimmicks and features or possible hazards can we expect from this stage? It looks like that tree with the yellow fruit is interactive and those lobsters could maybe pinch and/or latch onto fighters (ha!)

I would love to hear your ideas???

 

[SuperSah]

So having not played New Leaf or really much AC at all, what kind of gimmicks and features or possible hazards can we expect from this stage? It looks like that tree with the yellow fruit is interactive and those lobsters could maybe pinch and/or latch onto fighters (ha!)

I would love to hear your ideas???

I'm thinking beetles appearing on trees, fruits falling when you hit against a tree hard.

Also, expecting chat bubbles to appear from whoever exists the hut, such as Tortimer and Kapp'n.

 

[SmithnCo]

Multiple layouts is cool.

You can tell they had to downgrade the graphics (dem 2D bushes) but at least it will keep the FPS up.

 

[Sai-kun]

Wow, looks adorable! Can't wait to play it

 

[foxuzamaki]

Cant wait til we fully see these stages in action.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I think when he means by "different layouts", he refers to trees, shrubs, etc. being different, much like how you visit other islands. I bet trees and shrubs can act like platforms.

 

[Neoriceisgood]

I think when he means by "different layouts", he refers to trees, shrubs, etc. being different, much like how you visit other islands. I bet trees and shrubs can act like platforms.

As someone pointed out, the elevation the little cabin is placed on is noticably smaller in the 2nd shot.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I think when he means by "different layouts", he refers to trees, shrubs, etc. being different, much like how you visit other islands. I bet trees and shrubs can act like platforms.

Would explain that flat topped tree.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

I don't like Animal Crossing but I can't deny it's one of the most creative stages in the game. I wonder if Electroplankton will return?

 

[ffdgh]

What a nice update. updates are going be a hour later for some of us after sunday...yay ;_;

 

[DisconnectD]

I'm thinking beetles appearing on trees, fruits falling when you hit against a tree hard.

Also, expecting chat bubbles to appear from whoever exists the hut, such as Tortimer and Kapp'n.

Are we to assume it is a given for the night time version of this stage to be in smash 4 considering the fondness of which Sakurai talks about collecting bugs?

also, really good eye guys, for spotting the platform trees that's going to be really cool especially since it means that you can jump up on the little Plateau as well so its also like A 3 layer stage. this is shaping up to be a really awesome stage for the 3ds like most of the stages so far on the handheld. I wonder if there's even going to be transformations since one of the biggest gimmicks for the island is traveling with Kapp'n?

 

[BGBW]

How did he get a hybrid tulip on the island!?!?!?!?

 

[Neoriceisgood]

How did he get a hybrid tulip on the island!?!?!?!?

Sakurai is god, confirmed.

 

[soviet prince]

this is how all stages should be introduced for the first time instead of just closeup pics

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Lovely stage. I really feel like the 3DS version is going to be something special. Hopefully if no story mode there's TONNES of things to unlock in single player when friends aren't around. I want three different accomplishment walls like Kid Icarus!

 

[mclem]

Does this stage transition to Kappn's boat?

Only if he sits there singing about cucumbers.

 

[mclem]

But... is it just me, or does the stage look really... low-poly? Maybe it's just the angles, but the scenery looks really awkward, like it was pulled from an early DS game or something.

Probably being defensive. If the layout is random, that means you'd have to consider the possibility that the content would be randomly-selected to be unusually high-poly, so they may have designed around the worst-case scenario.

Trying to get my head around depth here. I assume they're not actually fighting in a 3D space, so is content to the rear of the island regarded as higher?

Edit: Just realised that the only characters we've seen *are* operating on a single plane.

 

[Neoriceisgood]

I can't wait to plant the villager's tree on top of that platform tree.

 

[Boss Doggie]

I can't wait to plant the villager's tree on top of that platform tree.

Yo dawg

 

[PikaED]

I love his songs, but I could not think of anything less appropriate to listen to while fighting

Umm...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RJIcYXWdHc
I don't think that all the music will be 'fitting' for Smash for.
Not that I'm complaining.

The fact that the pier is on the side annoys me for reasons.

Yeah, isn't the pier normally behind the hut.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Finally, I'm glad to see full screen of Animal Crossing 3DS Stage. I really like the layout and color vibe, so it look fantastic. I can't wait!

This week have been fantastic week for Daily Image, and I can't wait for next week!

 

[Platy]

A day with 2 miiverse posts is always a great day

 

[J@hranimo]

You know what? This stage reminds me of the first reveal of the Mario Galaxy stage. It's a rounded world where the characters give this look that they're "leaning" a bit. It helps to emphasize that this isn't just some 2D platform or 2D walk-off stage.

 

[Red Arremer]

REVEAL CALENDAR

2013:
June 11: E3, Smash 4 site opens, initial characters: Mario, Link, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Fox, Pit, Samus, Pikachu and Bowser as veterans and Villager, Mega Man and Wii Fit Trainer as newcomers. Stages: Battlefield, Boxing Ring, Wily's Fortress, Skyloft, New Super Mario Bros., Wii Fit Training Room, Gerudo Valley, Arena Ferox, Nintendogs, Smashville, weird adventure mode looking stage.

June 12: Smash Ball item.
July 12: Pikmin & Olimar, Garden of Hope Wii U stage.
Jul 23: Kid Icarus 3DS stage.
August 6: Pilot Wings/Wuhu Island Wii U stage.
Aug 7: Luigi.
Aug 16: X-Bomb item.
Aug 20: Pyrosphere Wii U stage.
September 10: Mario Galaxy Wii U stage (tease).
Sep 12: Peach.
Sep 26: Toon Link.
October 1: Sonic and Windy Hill Wii U stage.
Oct 18: Xerneas (likely to be a Pokeball).
Oct 31: Male Wii Fit Trainer (Status currently unknown - alt costume?).
November 4: Hocotate Spaceship item.
Nov 7: Marth.
Nov 11: Capsule item.
Nov 15: Mario Galaxy stage full confirmation.
Nov 26: Ray Gun item.
December 3: Find Mii 3DS stage.
Dec 6: Assist Trophy returns. Skull Kid as AT.
Dec 9: Steel Diver item.
Dec 11: Animal Crossing 3DS stage (tease).
Dec 13: Nintendog as AT.
Dec 18: Rosalina & Luma. Trailer confirms Fire Flower, Green Shell, Pokeball items.
Dec 24: Rainbow Road 3DS stage.
Dec 25: Stafy as AT.
Dec 26: Zelda.

2014:
January 6: Trophy item. Saria trophy.
Jan 10: King Dedede.
Jan 15: Ashley as AT.
Jan 20: Weird adventure mode looking stage. Might be the same as the one in the E3 trailer.
Jan 23: Viridi as stage hazard on Kid Icarus 3DS stage.
Jan 24: Alfonzo replaces Toon Link on the Spirit Tracks 3DS stage when TL is played.
Jan 28: Beetle item.
Jan 29: Kid Icarus-related Wii U stage.
Jan 31: Lucario.
February 5: Palkia in Pokéball.
Feb 7: Mother Brain as AT.
Feb 12: Homerun Bat item.
Feb 13/14: Little Mac. Boxing Ring stage in 3DS version, with Punch Out!! version. Sandbag item possibly confirmed (not shown in-game).
Feb 18: Fairy in a bottle item.
Feb 21: Diddy Kong.
Feb 25: Confirmation Boxing Ring stage has 2 versions (Smash. Bros and Punch-Out!!).
Feb 27: Waluigi as AT.
Feb 28: Dedenne in Pokeball.
March 3: Kotake and Koume as stage hazard on Gerudo Valley.
Mar 4: Bumper item.
Mar 7: Tortimer Island 3DS stage (full reveal).

 

[Dusk Golem]

I wonder what Mega Man's and Sonic's stages are going to be on the 3DS? I dunno, I was just thinking about it. They both have virtual shop titles on the system I guess.

 

[Platy]

I love how the 2014 list is catching up the 2013 list even with half the months

 

[jph139]

Looks great! Personally, if I had to pick a New Leaf stage, though, I would have gone with Main Street. Long, flat stage with some awnings and rooftops you can hop on, one side is a cliff with a drop off, other is walk-off, cameos of all sorts of characters in the background... it's be interesting.

I love the randomization aspect, though, which seems to be happening for just about every stage so far - a new twist or new textures. Should keep things fresh!

 

[Kjellson]

I hope Wii U gets a stage with random layouts too. Neat concept.

 

[zroid]

Looks great! Personally, if I had to pick a New Leaf stage, though, I would have gone with Main Street. Long, flat stage with some awnings and rooftops you can hop on, one side is a cliff with a drop off, other is walk-off, cameos of all sorts of characters in the background... it's be interesting.

I love the randomization aspect, though, which seems to be happening for just about every stage so far - a new twist or new textures. Should keep things fresh!

Too similar to the Wii U stage I suppose. They wanted to do something different on 3DS.

 

[Jackano]

I hope Wii U gets a stage with random layouts too. Neat concept.

Kinda was the case in Wario Ware Brawl stage. At least a bit of the same idea. Smash Bros has always been about crazy stages so I'm optimistic. Not to mention, imo always playing on final destination is dumb.

 

[voltronbadA]

Is it just me or are there a higher ratio of walk-off stages in new smash? I would need a handy Intelliheath list (again, he is the king of lists in my mind) to compare how many walk off stages each game has had but it seems like there have been quite a few.

 

[IntelliHeath]

this is how all stages should be introduced for the first time instead of just closeup pics

I agreed with you there but it's okay for Sakurai to post some teases to keep us in anticipation.

I hope Wii U gets a stage with random layouts too. Neat concept.

I hope that Advance Wars stage would be one of those random layout with random hazards. FOGS, MISSILES, EXPLOSION!

 

[Lunar15]

Y'know, with both a randomized stage and the fact that we've seen battlefield both with platforms and without platforms, I'm wondering if Sakurai's overall aim is to add a lot of options to stages so that they don't get stale.

 

[Kurtofan]

I really like this new stage.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Y'know, with both a randomized stage and the fact that we've seen battlefield both with platforms and without platforms, I'm wondering if Sakurai's overall aim is to add a lot of options to stages so that they don't get stale.

Perhaps. I did pointed out that we had few stages that had completely different layouts like 3 threads ago, but it was interesting that we are kept receiving the updates regarding with the situation. I can't wait to see what Sakurai and the teams had for upcoming stages.

Maybe they don't want it to get stale because it might be last Smash game for long long long time.

 

[CrAzYLeGzLU]

Has it been said if the 3DS version will have Download Play at all?

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Maybe they don't want it to get stale because it might be last Smash game for long long long time.

It'll definitely be the last Smash game for a long long time. Each Smash game is always the last Smash game for a long long time Except maybe Melee.

Has it been said if the 3DS version will have Download Play at all?

This will be a HUGE factor. HeeeeUGE.

 

[ampere]

That AC level in the pic of the day looks awesome!

Mario actually looks a little out of place haha, it looks like an AC screenshot.

 

[Shadow Hog]

Clean, but as usual with multi-pic days, only the first:

Sonic wont like this stage either

Fortunately, Sonic can swim in Smash Bros., somewhat arbitrarily. (Not for long, but he can.)

Also Charizard, who would apparently die if his tail flame was doused, can swim in Brawl with nary an issue.

It'll definitely be the last Smash game for a long long time. Each Smash game is always the last Smash game for a long long time Except maybe Melee.

I think you mean 64. Melee was the last Smash game for a long period of time; 2001 to 2008. 64, meanwhile, came out 1999 and had Melee to follow it up as soon as 2001.

 

[Rapture]

Also Charizard, who would apparently die if his tail flame was doused, can swim in Brawl with nary an issue.
.

Apparently Charizard can fall in the water and be relatively fine.
http://youtu.be/sqCIjhuH4EM?t=38s

 

[EhoaVash]

yuck another 3DS pic and it's animal crossing related -/

 

[-Horizon-]

Pic of the day. Here's a new stage for the 3DS version: Tortimer Island! I've been here countless times to catch bugs.

What a beautiful day. On this stage, fighters are randomly placed on a different island layout every time they visit. Yar, come back anytime, will ye?

That's a nice looking stage. Almost makes me want to go back and check out my New Leaf game. Almost.

 

[Linkhero1]

REVEAL CALENDAR

Thank you for this. I don't normally follow the thread so this has been helpful.

I was looking over how many hours I put into Brawl and Melee's VS mode. Combined it's around 1500 hours....

 

[BassForever]

REVEAL CALENDAR

2013:
June 11: E3, Smash 4 site opens, initial characters: Mario, Link, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Fox, Pit, Samus, Pikachu and Bowser as veterans and Villager, Mega Man and Wii Fit Trainer as newcomers. Stages: Battlefield, Boxing Ring, Wily's Fortress, Skyloft, New Super Mario Bros., Wii Fit Training Room, Gerudo Valley, Arena Ferox, Nintendogs, Smashville, weird adventure mode looking stage.

June 12: Smash Ball item.
July 12: Pikmin & Olimar, Garden of Hope Wii U stage.
Jul 23: Kid Icarus 3DS stage.
August 6: Pilot Wings/Wuhu Island Wii U stage.
Aug 7: Luigi.
Aug 16: X-Bomb item.
Aug 20: Pyrosphere Wii U stage.
September 10: Mario Galaxy Wii U stage (tease).
Sep 12: Peach.
Sep 26: Toon Link.
October 1: Sonic and Windy Hill Wii U stage.
Oct 18: Xerneas (likely to be a Pokeball).
Oct 31: Male Wii Fit Trainer (Status currently unknown - alt costume?).
November 4: Hocotate Spaceship item.
Nov 7: Marth.
Nov 11: Capsule item.
Nov 15: Mario Galaxy stage full confirmation.
Nov 26: Ray Gun item.
December 3: Find Mii 3DS stage.
Dec 6: Assist Trophy returns. Skull Kid as AT.
Dec 9: Steel Diver item.
Dec 11: Animal Crossing 3DS stage (tease).
Dec 13: Nintendog as AT.
Dec 18: Rosalina & Luma. Trailer confirms Fire Flower, Green Shell, Pokeball items.
Dec 24: Rainbow Road 3DS stage.
Dec 25: Stafy as AT.
Dec 26: Zelda.

2014:
January 6: Trophy item. Saria trophy.
Jan 10: King Dedede.
Jan 15: Ashley as AT.
Jan 20: Weird adventure mode looking stage. Might be the same as the one in the E3 trailer.
Jan 23: Viridi as stage hazard on Kid Icarus 3DS stage.
Jan 24: Alfonzo replaces Toon Link on the Spirit Tracks 3DS stage when TL is played.
Jan 28: Beetle item.
Jan 29: Kid Icarus-related Wii U stage.
Jan 31: Lucario.
February 5: Palkia in Pokéball.
Feb 7: Mother Brain as AT.
Feb 12: Homerun Bat item.
Feb 13/14: Little Mac. Boxing Ring stage in 3DS version, with Punch Out!! version. Sandbag item possibly confirmed (not shown in-game).
Feb 18: Fairy in a bottle item.
Feb 21: Diddy Kong.
Feb 25: Confirmation Boxing Ring stage has 2 versions (Smash. Bros and Punch-Out!!).
Feb 27: Waluigi as AT.
Feb 28: Dedenne in Pokeball.
March 3: Kotake and Koume as stage hazard on Gerudo Valley.
Mar 4: Bumper item.
Mar 7: Tortimer Island 3DS stage (full reveal).

I know it would be a lot of work but you should link to the images so people can easily click and catch up on things they missed

 

[zroid]

Has it been said if the 3DS version will have Download Play at all?

It would be insane if it didn't

 

[MetalGearOnlineK]

So will that stage be exclusive to the 3DS version, or is Sakurai just showing off pictures of it from the 3DS version? I know trophies can be exclusive to versions, but I hope stages / characters aren't.

 

[R0ckman]

Had a dream I was in Smash Bros. there was a weakness strength mechanic in the game where certain character were good against other in terms of how much damage they could do to them. I was apparently strong against Sonic because of my hatred of his new designs and downfall. I was able to KO him with forward tilts and Smashes no matter what damage percentage he was at. I also had some kind of hatred outburst that blew him out of his final smash and auto killed him.

 

[Grakl]

Had a dream I was in Smash Bros. there was a weakness strength mechanic in the game where certain character were good against other in terms of how much damage they could do to them. I was apparently strong against Sonic because of my hatred of his new designs and downfall. I was able to KO him with forward tilts and Smashes no matter what damage percentage he was at. I also had some kind of hatred outburst that blew him out of his final smash and auto killed him.

ok

 

[Beelzebufo]

So will that stage be exclusive to the 3DS version, or is Sakurai just showing off pictures of it from the 3DS version? I know trophies can be exclusive to versions, but I hope stages / characters aren't.

I think stages were confirmed to be mostly version specific a long time ago. Only stages like Battlefield and the Boxing Ring are in both. Characters are the same.

 

[KHlover]

Had a dream I was in Smash Bros. there was a weakness strength mechanic in the game where certain character were good against other in terms of how much damage they could do to them. I was apparently strong against Sonic because of my hatred of his new designs and downfall. I was able to KO him with forward tilts and Smashes no matter what damage percentage he was at. I also had some kind of hatred outburst that blew him out of his final smash and auto killed him.

I'm sure Sonic's FS has been rough on all of us. Almost Impossible not to be killed by that fucker. Too easy to control, too much knockback and the duration is far too long