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He used the poll to show that Roy was popular.
There's a difference.
There's a difference.
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Popular In the context of smash, which does not feature the other lords.He used the poll to show that Roy was popular.
There's a difference.
you say critical and commercial success aren't viable forms of proof of a character's likelihood (which I agree they arent everything, but they definitely count for a lot), but then in the same point use a poll from a smashboard user as legitimate proof? 's a lil mixed up, bro.
and I agree recentness isn't anywhere near as tested or justified as the other two, but it's like the only reason Roy got in in the first place, so y'know. irony.
There's a lot of polls out there and stuff. It's all about who you sample and what's your questions and options. For example, here is a poll from ManlySpirit from Smashboards and other more FE related forums:He used the poll to show that Roy was popular.
There's a difference.
I didn't respond to this one last time, but that's because prior to Melee, none of the FE series were released worldwide. And I also specifically that the fact that Roy was in a Japan only release limited his popularity amongst fans of the series, which is shown in ManlySpirit's poll. Since FE has been released worldwide, Roy is competing against characters whose games has been played worldwide. There's a different level of popularity and love that comes from experiencing a character in their own game rather than a crossover. Which explains Roy's placing in ManlySpirit's poll.Didn't stop him or Marth from getting in Melee.
I believe Intelligent Systems also recommended him. Ness also was the only one to be released worldwide, and was in the more well known game.Nah, you are right.
Sakurai specifically stated Roy was chosen for commercial reasoning in response to fan letters way back when. I suppose it is unfair of me to say that the most recent lord always accompanies Marth going into the fray since Ike legitimately had popularity as well, though it still true that in a series with so many key characters, it is either the earliest or most recent to appear in Smash Bros. The one exception being Ness over Ninten, though when Ness first appeared and Earthbound 64 was cancelled, he was technically the latest face of his franchise at the time and just kind of stuck around because he had been in two games already.
Oh, that's Manly Spirit's poll, not mine, I voted and helped spread it across the boards. So, you might want to edit that, your points are true by the way, and I was glad my 2 favorite lords tied for 1st place.There's a lot of polls out there and stuff. It's all about who you sample and what's your questions and options. For example, here is a poll from our friend FireEmblemnier from Smashboards and other more FE related forums:
http://www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=51763efee4b0bd1609c69c04This is poll with all the lords in Fire Emblem, which many argue are his real competition. And the person leading in the polls is Lucina with 13%.
And like I said, when people vote for a returner, they are also voting for a moveset, a playstyle, and a familiarity. It's not fair to put them in a poll with newcomers. It'd be like if there was a song contest, and newcomers can only bring a music sheet, but returners like Mewtwo and Roy get to bring full band and a ten minute set.
I didn't respond to this one last time, but that's because prior to Melee, none of the FE series were released worldwide. And I also specifically that the fact that Roy was in a Japan only release limited his popularity amongst fans of the series, which is shown in FireEmblemnier's poll. Since FE has been released worldwide, Roy is competing against characters whose games has been played worldwide. There's a different level of popularity and love that comes from experiencing a character in their own game rather than a crossover. Which explains Roy's placing in FireEmblemnier's poll.
I believe Intelligent Systems also recommended him. Ness also was the only one to be released worldwide, and was in the more well known game.
He has actually. For instance, he's given reasons for each of the clone characters included in Melee.For the first thing, it just rises the prominence of the series as important to Nintendo. Best selling games means more people played them means more people are invested in the character. Critical acclaim means people enjoyed the game. Like anything we say on these forums, it's purely speculative, but I do have some conjecture that might help. Sakurai has never said any reason why they pick a particular character.
Sorry, but that still doesn't prove sales matter. Also, you should really give this a read.If you want examples of each here:
Critical Acclaim, sales, and recentness: The three series with four reps or more (Pokemon, Zelda, and Mario) all have their main game usually scoring over 80% on metacritic. They regularly break over a million with each game. And for the generational series (Zelda and Pokemon), they regularly switch out characters based on generations (Generation 2: Pichu, Generation 4: Lucario) and (OOT and MM mix Young Link = WW Toon Link),
Sales: Wii Fit Trainer is in the game. Her first game sold 20 million copies.
Recentness: Ike was in Brawl. Roy wasn't. Sakurai has said he has used input from the Pokemon Company and Intelligent Systems for which characters to put in the game. For Pokemon, he said they usually give him the most recent, popular characters at the time.
He's not a popular character purely based on his personality or his appearance in his own game, because many people have not played that game since it only came out in Japan. It's based on his smash appearances.
He(and his game) is unpopular among a very vocal minority in the Western FE fanbase. In Japan(you know, the people who actually got his game) he's actually one of the more popular lords.I get the sense amongst purely FE fans on other forums that he is not one of the most popular lords.
That "minority" of Western FE fans are the hardcore fans who bothered to download the game and play through it.He(and his game) is unpopular among a very vocal minority in the Western FE fanbase. In Japan(you know, the people who actually got his game) he's actually one of the more popular lords.
My bad. Fixed. well regardless, Lucina is in first in this poll. And at the moment, she's really popular with the FE fanbase. As a strong female badass protagonist, her popularity will have more staying power than Chrom. If you want an example, see Lyn and her FE lord counterparts. For anyone who hasn't played FE7, from the way Nintendo treats her character, you would think she is the main lord.Oh, that's Manly Spirit's poll, not mine, I voted and helped spread it across the boards. So, you might want to edit that, your points are true by the way, and I was glad my 2 favorite lords tied for 1st place.
I was thinking that Lucina should replace Marth outright, but that would cause a fair but of outrage...
For me, it's a case where I do not want Lucina to replace Marth, yet if she did, I would still be overjoyed. Marth is my baby, you know? I started the series with the third game (which was basically the first game and a continuation), so I have grown attached to him. He is a series staple, and has aged well. Lucina, on the other hand, is a wonderful character. She resonates strength, determination and sincerity. Also, she wears the outfit of the aforementioned hero, a fine tribute to his legacy.
Thank you for that. I'm thinking of making a Chrom and Lucina thread for SSB4 so look out for that in the futureA Chrom+Lucina tag team would also be something I'd support. It's something way different than Marth or Ike, even if the two of them would have moves like each other. I think the only problem with such an idea would be programming it. If the Ice Climbers are causing problems, then I don't know if Sakurai would want to work on the same concept, as cool as it'd be.
Also for anyone who also supports such an idea, here is an icon for the roster maker. I put it over top of Chrom+Lissa, since I think this combo has a better chance.
I think it's to not spoil the game, yet most people know already. I'm not to sure really. Also your new signature is cool, btw.That really looks like a man, lol.
But eh, anything at this point is better than the Tharja figma.
What about Dark Pit and Tharja?Ive got the link, and pit figma, with samus coming soon. So ill probably pick this one up as well
I wonder if the mask is removable?Seeing as this thread has been bumped conveniently, I figure I should show this for the Lucina fans.
A preview of her upcoming Figma is up.
Your Marth bit gave my horse's fleas cancer.A female clone of Marth, where everybody will confuse her for Marth and vice-versa? No thanks. Just stick with what we have. No need for anymore Fire Emblem characters, unless you either want Ike removed or (a de-cloned) Roy unable to return. And for what, female Marth? Let's just keep the fans happy with what we got, and let other newcomers show up instead.
Besides, Chrom seem more likely, because he's the main character.