New update, Hopes crushed

Mic_128 · Sep 11, 2007

Todays update is an assist trophy, and like most trophies, is a character that people had hoped would be a full character. Today Lyn (or Lyndis for you fancy pants) from one of the GBA Fire Emblems was shown to be an Assist Trophy.

<img src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/assist07_070911b-l.jpg" alt="It's Knify-Spoony, not Swordy-Spoony! " />


When she lands, she builds up power and then vanishes, only to reappear and slash at someone, sending the victim flying. She seems to be one of the more powerful characters, Sakurai saying “You’ll get helplessly cut down if you suffer a solid blow from this blade.”

<img src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/assist07_070911e-l.jpg" alt="Wario demonstrates his new dodge, the crotch-cloud." />

Of interest is one of the alternate endings of the particular Fire Emblem game shows that she marries one of the other main characters and has a child who stars in a later game. While it’s unclear exactly who she mothers, it’s either Lilina, Lance, Sue or Roy. Yes, Melee Roy. Wether that hints as to his return, or wether he’ll turn out to be an assist trophy, is pure speculation.

Yosher · Sep 11, 2007

Aack, I really hoped she would become a playable character! She's my fave FE character only next to Marth, and as a FEMALE swordplayer, she'd be a perfect addition to Brawl's playable cast! Hope Crushed indeed...

Kirby knight · Sep 11, 2007

It is very disapointing that Lyndis is confirmed as an AT. She had such potential going for her as a playable character. The topic title is very fitting. Lyndis you'll always remain in my heart.

My other hope is that if Lyndis herself could not make it Mikaya from FE10 could fill the role as playable female character (she's a light mage); I can only hope Sakurai doesn't crush Mikaya as well.

-Knight

linkw00t · Sep 11, 2007

Obviously she doesn't got it, but at least they considered her for a character. I'm glad she is making the cut as an AT at least. I like it, I think AT's show that Sakurai is open to different characters from different games. Good stuff. Maybe Eliwood or Hector will make the cut?

FrozenRoy · Sep 11, 2007

Didn't support her, didn't not support her. Cool effect.

silver777 · Sep 11, 2007

she has a nice design...too bad.

lukintosh · Sep 11, 2007

What a title, what a day. 2 assist trophies in 2 days to add to the newcomer drought, 1 of them is a Mr. Saturn AT, the other de-confirms one of the hottest female character that could be in Brawl

Pegasus Knight · Sep 11, 2007

That was about the only way Sakurai could have disappointed me with Brawl's roster, Lyn unplayable. I'll admit: I'm genuinely less than thrilled over this update. I just remind myself that he's done so many other things I really like, and that I'll still probably enjoy Brawl.

Ah well. Maybe we can get popular ATs added as true characters via downloadable patches or something.

Fawriel · Sep 11, 2007

*gives Lyndis a big hug*

She was the only Fire Emblem lord whom I've really warmed up to. What a disappointment.
Hmmm.
Weren't the first big "deconfirmations" followed by a newcomer in order to soften the blow?
Maybe Sakurai is preparing again... to get the hopefuls who didn't make it out of the way and then ease the pain by revealing... well... someone awesome!

PS: Might be useful to edit the thread title a bit to make it more specific to Lyn?

End Game · Sep 11, 2007

A bad move on Sakurai's part...Lyn was one of the few original lords in FE, and a female nonetheless. I hope he does include Hector however, if he doesn't then he is just plain crazy.

Wreked · Sep 11, 2007

She was my top wanted fire emblem character. I was just staring at the screen and saying no when I saw this update. I should really just be happy that's she is in at all, and she is one of the best ATs. But now maybe Hector has better chances.

abit_rusty · Sep 11, 2007

Interesting yet...still lame for being another assist :/ Her effect actually sort of reminds me of protoman's from the megaman battle network game..if anyone knows what I'm talking about >.>

Hopefully somethin big is going to be updated later this week.

ShoDan · Sep 11, 2007

i didnt know who she was, but if there is gonna be another fire emblem character she would have made a excelent choice. but 2 ATs after another this isnt confinsedence, what are they up to

PrettyGoodYear · Sep 11, 2007

*Heart Breaks*

Oh well, life goes on I guess. (or NOT

) Micaiah (sp?) for Brawl anyone?

And is this the first female Assist Trophy or what?

SiD · Sep 11, 2007

Meh, this kinda sucks. I wish Hector would be in the game, an axe wielder would be cool. But I'm not holding my breath.

ShoDan · Sep 11, 2007

i still dont believe it there no way ever that they will put 2 ATs in 2 days, tomorrow will see that they made a joke and lyn will be playable

SiD · Sep 11, 2007

Monday was a pokeball, not an AT.

End Game · Sep 11, 2007

I have a feeling this week will be very item/pokeball/AT concentrated...which means another weak week,

I'm hoping for another SE video however

RyuDragonKing · Sep 11, 2007

lol... weak week...

In all seriousness though, I didn't think Lyn would make it in as a playable, but I'm glad that she was implemented in some way.

etrain911 · Sep 11, 2007

man somehow I knew this would happen just did'nt want to get flamed for suggesting it I thought either AT or alt. costume after getting to know her charcter through the magic of the internet.

Shadow Calibur · Sep 11, 2007

Hope crushed indeed- I wanted Lyn to be playable!

Oh well. Guess I'll have to settle.

falcofuku69 · Sep 11, 2007

dudes the item eating guy is not an assist trophy, hes a pokémon

Undrdog · Sep 11, 2007

Seriously she was a great character to help fill out the female demographic. Sadly this isn't the case.

Plus the green hair = win.

The Franchise · Sep 11, 2007

Just like several other people I wanted to Lyn to be playable. Still considering the competition she was facing from series characters both old and new, the chances were going to be small to begin with. So when I saw that she get put in as an AT, I was actually happy that she got to be included in Brawl at all. Thanks Sakurai

Takumaru · Sep 11, 2007

I'm gonna go cry in a corner and rock myself back and forth while I imagine that todays update is a joke. Of course sakurai is going to reveal this as a joke... right? right?! RIGHT?!!

I think this is the first unpleasant suprise I've seen in the updates. Major bad move IMO.

EDIT: You do have a pretty good point, franchise. Sadly lyn faced a TON of competition. Maybe he'll put in midna or someone to add to the female characters in brawl or someone like that.

Speedsk8er · Sep 11, 2007

LMAO, she does her critical attack from FE7. Mani Katti or Sol Katti? Either sword was nasty.

IllidR · Sep 11, 2007

Well, she seems like a pretty powerful AT. Though it does suck for Lyn supporters that she hasn't made it as a playable character. But way I see it is now that Lyn is out of the way, make room for Black Knight.

BoG · Sep 11, 2007

I knew it. We're getting a week of deconfirmations.

Undrdog · Sep 11, 2007

Don't forget to include last week. We had some disconfirmations last week as well. v_v

X-x-Dyce-x-X · Sep 11, 2007

Wow... I'm dumbfounded on this one. She was definitely one of the characters that I thought would make it into the game. Everyone seemed to want her in so badly.

As for me, I'm predicting a similar fate for my favorite FE character Ephraim. But he'll either be an AT or not in at all. Hopefully, I'm wrong and I can get him as a playable character. He's just so **** cool!

Masque · Sep 11, 2007

She never was acknowledged on Sakurai's poll, though, which should count for something. Maybe we'll be getting Micaiah instead...? I know so very little about the FE series, but she's the only other girl of whom I've actually heard.

Darkurai · Sep 11, 2007

Dammit. I really hoped for a female swordsman.

She'd probably be one of my mains.

Moon Monkey · Sep 11, 2007

Dang this is Sakurai's Shut down week tomorrow we'll get a boss character Ridley, and after that we will get a Geno Assit

Link Sharingan · Sep 11, 2007

Cool AT she look better than goroh

MetaKnight'sSword · Sep 11, 2007

Wow ....I never played FE (yes I have seen it in action though) and yet I actualy do feel like my hopes were crusehed...but I guess any appearance is better than no apperance at all -_-U

METROID MAN · Sep 11, 2007

Aaaaaa!

oh no. i really wated her to be in. now i am upset.

iv actually never heard too much about her.

Leobenmc · Sep 11, 2007

Well, I try and stay positive when I see chars deconfirmed. The way I see it, Playable characters fade and fizzle out with time, as tiers come in. Pichu is now a laughing stock. What if everyone preferred Ike to Lyn, and Lyn was known as the inferior FE representative?
With ATs/Pokéballs? You don't get mad at them when you control them. With PCs, you recognise disadvantages, lag of your attacks, weaknesses against foes - but with the items, there are seemingly no downsides (unless it's a Goldeen, Demon or Munchlax - but even then, their abilities represent their personalities well).
Lyn's in the game. And she seems to do nothing but good - her attack is in Brawl, her style, power etc. Do not fret Lyn fans!

Lemon Drop · Sep 11, 2007

Woot! HELL YA!~

I'm loving that she is AT.

NO more FE noobs suggesting lame lords. Bring on the Sigurd!

Shadow_Kirby · Sep 11, 2007

Lyn

Cool, but it makes me wonder: is this a week of assists?

The Nature of Betrayal · Sep 11, 2007

No! Why could this happen? Too much potential for a silly assist! Let's hope this fate does not befall my dear Isaac or Felix...they would be such a great addition.

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