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[Village]

Why not just put them both in at that point.

They are sepeate characters. Just put them both FE has gaineed some popularity

That would be an odd representation of their games in that fomat. All the other duos characters have a reason for their duosness. Putting them together makes no sense at that pont, you already created two seperate characters at that pont.

 

[Ryce]

Why not just put them both in at that point.

They are sepeate characters. Just put them both FE has gaineed some popularity

They would never add two new Fire Emblem characters from the same game as separate characters. And frankly, they shouldn't. Fire Emblem is somewhat popular, but not four-plus slots on the character select screen popular. It's still pretty far down in the Nintendo pecking order.

 

[Village]

1) You have no idea

2) why the hell not

 

[Ryce]

1) You have no idea

2) why the hell not

1. Obviously not, but it's never happened before. One-off characters have been (and should continue to be) a one-per-game thing.

2. Because it's a bad idea. Fire Emblem's been around for 23 years. It doesn't need two characters who only appeared together in one game.

 

[Qurupeke]

Come on, I can't be the only one that though that Marth was a woman the first time I saw him. Many people I know used to think that too.

 

[Mista Koo]

If we aren't getting alternate costumes I want more references in alt colors. Give us a Rosalina peach, a NES Peach and TTYD Peach.

I love this art style so much.
It's like a mix between Brawl and Melee
Can't wait to put my hands on this game.

It reminds me of Xenosaga:

 

[batfax]

Pair Chrom or Lucy up with a DLC version of a past FE hero. Maybe we can finally get some Judgral action then. Problem solved.

It's still kind of ridiculous to imagine it happening, but, eh. Speculation never seemed to be 100% about realism.

 

[Village]

1. Obviously not, but it's never happened before. One-off characters have been (and should continue to be) a one-per-game thing.

2. Because it's a bad idea. Fire Emblem's been around for 23 years. It doesn't need two characters who only appeared together in one game.

1) I do not think you get to decide what is one off.

2) this past fire emblem did pretty well right? Why not?

 

[MercilessMercer]

A Chrom & Lucina tag character would solve a lot of problems at once:

1. Chrom by himself would be pretty boring since he's "just another swordsman." Sakurai's been saying that newcomers need to be unique.
2. Each new Smash Bros. introduces gimmick characters with unique gameplay mechanics.
3. Lucina is a popular character, but she doesn't warrant her own slot.

Of course, the biggest hurdle would be solving whatever technical difficulties might appear. The Diddy & Dixie team had to be cut from Brawl because the devs couldn't make it work.

Actually, he is not. He uses rapiers, which would be a first for Smash.

 

[Ryce]

1) I do not think you get to decide what is one off.

I... don't think you know what one-off means. Ness is a one-off character. Lucas is a one-off character. They've only appeared in one game, like Chrom and Lucina. It would be incredibly superfluous to represent a single game with two separate characters.

 

[BGBW]

If we aren't getting alternate costumes I want more references in alt colors. Give us a Rosalina peach, a NES Peach and TTYD Peach.

Yeah, I'd like it if all colours if possible were a reference of some sort even if it's obscure like Capt. Falcon's JPN ad colours or Ness baseball team colours.

One thing the Brawl Dojo missed which the previous ones did was explain the colour choices. I hope Sakurai explains them this time round post release.

 

[SmithnCo]

Yeah, a tag character seems unlikely because you'd need two models with animations, why not just add them separately at that point.

I still think Robin (My Unit) would be a cool choice.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

Actually, he is not. He uses rapiers, which would be a first for Smash.

He literally uses the same weapon as Marth.

 

[Village]

I... don't think you know what one-off means. Ness is a one-off character. Lucas is a one-off character. They've only appeared in one game, like Chrom and Lucina. There's no reason at this point in time to suspect those two will star in the next Fire Emblem.

I though you meant in smash.

 

[Fandangox]

Well prepared to be disappointed since Sakurai doesn't seem to be open to the idea right now.

That's just for the customization aspect.

i.e he is saying it wouldn't be like in Tekken where you can dress up your character which items you buy or unlock.

Nothing there says anything about there not being pre-set alternate costumes like the one Wario had in Brawl.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Actually, he is not. He uses rapiers, which would be a first for Smash.

Marth?

I meant you can see him using stab animation in Brawl.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Come on, I can't be the only one that though that Marth was a woman the first time I saw him. Many people I know used to think that too.

I have firsthand experience that Marth is indeed a man.

 

[Immaculate]

wait did that 4chan rumor get it right? Can someone post the image pls

 

[MagiusNecros]

Marth can use the initial Falchion.

Chrom/Lucina could use the reforged Falchion. You could even let the new FE people wield the Awakened version.

 

[Ryce]

wait did that 4chan rumor get it right?

Nope.

 

[astarisborn94]

I don't think any FE game should have more than 1 representative character. The idea of having many FE:A characters in the roster (especially with Lucina replacing Marth) is just not fair to the other games at all. :/

There should be 3 (or 4? 3 is kind of enough tbh) FE characters with each one representing a different game. Seriously, FE:A does not need to be THE face of the franchise.

This. I'm okay with an Awakening rep as long as one doesn't replace Ike for some godawful reason, thought I'd prefer that if Chrom gets in that he utilized his different weapons from the different classes he can use. But two? Just no.

The faces are much more expressive in this game than they were in Brawl, which was a step up from Melee (which was a clear and obvious step up from 64, but that'd be hard not to do).

I like it. That was one niggling issue in Brawl's presentation that I felt they had not solved. This game seems to have them down.

I prefer the positions of veterans in general. The image veterans give out looks a lot more energetic than in Brawl, which felt more like they were standing for the camera.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Marth can use the initial Falchion.

Chrom/Lucina could use the reforged Falchion. You could even let the new FE people wield the Awakened version.

Gale boomerang levels of excitement. Boomerang levels of disappointment.

 

[Ryce]

NES/SNES era (1990s) - Marth
GCN/Wii era (2000s) - Ike
3DS era (2010s) - Chrom

There. Perfect representation.

 

[foxuzamaki]

If we aren't getting alternate costumes I want more references in alt colors. Give us a Rosalina peach, a NES Peach and TTYD Peach.


It reminds me of Xenosaga:

is that the same girl?

 

[foxuzamaki]

Come on, I can't be the only one that though that Marth was a woman the first time I saw him. Many people I know used to think that too.

no, I thought he looked like a chick too, but thats kinda what I like about him.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I don't think any FE game should have more than 1 representative character. The idea of having many FE:A characters in the roster (especially with Lucina replacing Marth) is just not fair to the other games at all. :/

Fuck other games. If Star Fox can have 3 characters whilst arguably not having a decent title since the 90s, Fire Emblem can take up half the damn roster as far as I'm concerned.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

The 3DS version should have a Virtual Boy stage.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Fuck other games. If Star Fox can have 3 characters whilst arguably not having a decent title since the 90s, Fire Emblem can take up half the damn roster as far as I'm concerned.

your compariosn lost me, all 3 starfox characters are part of the series period, its not like fire emblem where theres different people each game, what does people liking or not liking adventures and assault have to do with it at all?

 

[Green Mamba]

your compariosn lost me, all 3 starfox characters are part of the series period, its not like fire emblem where theres different people each game, what does people liking or not liking adventures and assault have to do with it at all?

Hey, people hate Command too!

On another note, we haven't seen Olimar in a pic of the day in quite a while. Unless I'm mistaken.

 

[Immaculate]

Nope.

Ah I see thanks

 

[Fandangox]

Fuck other games. If Star Fox can have 3 characters whilst arguably not having a decent title since the 90s, Fire Emblem can take up half the damn roster as far as I'm concerned.

What QQ more meant is that there should be one character per FE entry.

i.e

One rep from 7
One from sacred stones
One from path of radiance, etc.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

NES/SNES era (1990s) - Marth
GCN/Wii era (2000s) - Ike
3DS era (2010s) - Chrom

There. Perfect representation.

I agree, but you are underselling Marth. He also represents the DS era.

 

[Zonic]

The 3DS version should have a Virtual Boy stage.

That would actually be pretty cool. Perhaps something from Mario Clash or Virtual Wario Land.....and then a robot from Teleroboxer appears from time to time and attacks while the ship from Red Alarm flies around trying to take it down.

 

[Troubled Bat]

Marth
Roy
Ike
Chrom/Lucina

There, its perfect. :3

 

[MagiusNecros]

I agree, but you are underselling Marth. He also represents the DS era.

The DS era was remakes of the NES/SNES games.

 

[qq more]

Fuck other games. If Star Fox can have 3 characters whilst arguably not having a decent title since the 90s, Fire Emblem can take up half the damn roster as far as I'm concerned.

Er... huh?

 

[IntelliHeath]

Hey, people hate Command too!

On another note, we haven't seen Olimar in a pic of the day in quite a while. Unless I'm mistaken.

I think Sakurai only care about Pikmins since they just appeared in Peach's picture.

 

[Sponge]

If we aren't getting alternate costumes I want more references in alt colors. Give us a Rosalina peach, a NES Peach and TTYD Peach.


It reminds me of Xenosaga:

Monolith did help a whole lot with Brawl, surprisingly. I don't think they're helping this time though.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

The DS era was remakes of the NES/SNES games.

Sure, but they are the only emblem games on the DS. And they continue the emblem tradition of only remaking emblem games starring Marth. The most important character in the franchise.

 

[Sponge]

Fuck other games. If Star Fox can have 3 characters whilst arguably not having a decent title since the 90s, Fire Emblem can take up half the damn roster as far as I'm concerned.

I still want Slippy, forget the haters.

 

[J-Tier]

I highly doubt we'll get any more duos besides Ice Climbers. Though I'm all for it. (As long as they leave Diddy alone).

 

[TrueBlue]

I'd like to see another human from the Pokemon series. Perhaps Pokemon Rival, inspired by Blue/Gary? Or Cynthia could get in, seeing as she's been in a lot of the recent games and has a decent amount of popularity. Playable Garchomp would be awesome too.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I'd rather Redhead Rival dude from Gold/Silver/Crystal make it.

 

[J-Tier]

I'd rather Redhead Rival dude from Gold/Silver/Crystal make it.

Would be kinda random though.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Would be kinda random though.

Magius doesn't care.

 

[Freezie KO]

Marth
Roy
Ike
Chrom/Lucina
Lyn
Hector
Lyon
Soren
Nephenee
Tharja
and a bunch of Japan-only people

There, its perfect. :3

Perfect?

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Nope. No Black Knight. It fails to pass inspection.

 

[Sponge]

I highly doubt we'll get any more duos besides Ice Climbers. Though I'm all for it. (As long as they leave Diddy alone).

I never was a fan of the Diddy/Dixie partner idea. It'd be weird if Sakurai called back on that since Donkey Kong Country has changed since then.Diddy and Dixie work more as helpers to DK now.

Also, I hope they tweak how DK grabs opponents. It's changed slightly since the original DKC trilogy, but I'm just being nitpicky. I also hope he gets a roll.

 

[I'M FINISHED!]

Donkey Kong will get a bread roll and it will be tasty and restore health.

 

[Freezie KO]

Nope. No Black Knight. It fails to pass inspection.

I didn't want him to get confused with the Monty Python Black Knight, which will undoubtedly make the final game along with Minecraft and Goku.