Artsy Omni
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Disclaimer: I don't really WANT Miis in the game, but I wouldn't be upset if they were included. I'm just here to attempt to make an objective case for why Miis are even a plausible option. Also, I'm not going to defend this argument, because I don't think it's worth defending. But maybe I'll get some people thinking in ways they previously weren't. And I apologize if this is redundant. I've been gone for 2 years. =P
Relevance
Mii's, like Wii Fit Trainer, are now a part of Nintendo's heritage. Wii Fit Trainer is relevant because she represents an important aspect of Nintendo's current game design philosophy (at least, that's how I see it). Miis are relevant for the same reason. They're also an important part of the way Nintendo wants gamers to interact with each other on a global scale. I know that as adults who grew up when Nintendo focused solely on its star characters, it's hard to accept Miis as relevant, but starting with the Wii, Miis became a very big part of Nintendo games. I think we should at least recognize that. Are they deserving of a Smash Bros spot? Maybe, maybe not.
"They're not actual characters."Well.... neither was Mr. Game and Watch (whose name was invented for Smash Bros). Or R.O.B. And now Wii Fit Trainer. I think it's time we put that argument to rest. It's not about "being a character." It's about being relevant to Nintendo's heritage and who Nintendo is.
"So we can use our own Mii's? What does that mean for character balancing?"
I think this is a perfectly relevant concern. If Mii's are custom (weight??) then how do they play? Well they could maybe just filter all Miis into 3 categories (light, medium, heavy) and have them operate accordingly. It would make balancing less of a nightmare. Just a thought...
"It's stupid"
Yes, well.... you're entitled to that opinion. =P But that's not going to stop them from doing it if they want to. And I'm sure just as many people would be happy about it: especially younger gamers who were introduced in the Wii's gen: those gamers perceive Nintendo as a company that finds it important for gamers to be able to put their own likeness into the game experience. Don't be selfish, guys. =P Try to think like a kid. Maybe it'll grant you a different perspective on some things. Again, just a thought.
I'll just leave you with that.
EDIT: Gosh.. just realized I was in General and not Character Discussion. Sorry about that Mods. You can lock or move the topic if you deem necessary...
Relevance
Mii's, like Wii Fit Trainer, are now a part of Nintendo's heritage. Wii Fit Trainer is relevant because she represents an important aspect of Nintendo's current game design philosophy (at least, that's how I see it). Miis are relevant for the same reason. They're also an important part of the way Nintendo wants gamers to interact with each other on a global scale. I know that as adults who grew up when Nintendo focused solely on its star characters, it's hard to accept Miis as relevant, but starting with the Wii, Miis became a very big part of Nintendo games. I think we should at least recognize that. Are they deserving of a Smash Bros spot? Maybe, maybe not.
"They're not actual characters."Well.... neither was Mr. Game and Watch (whose name was invented for Smash Bros). Or R.O.B. And now Wii Fit Trainer. I think it's time we put that argument to rest. It's not about "being a character." It's about being relevant to Nintendo's heritage and who Nintendo is.
"So we can use our own Mii's? What does that mean for character balancing?"
I think this is a perfectly relevant concern. If Mii's are custom (weight??) then how do they play? Well they could maybe just filter all Miis into 3 categories (light, medium, heavy) and have them operate accordingly. It would make balancing less of a nightmare. Just a thought...
"It's stupid"
Yes, well.... you're entitled to that opinion. =P But that's not going to stop them from doing it if they want to. And I'm sure just as many people would be happy about it: especially younger gamers who were introduced in the Wii's gen: those gamers perceive Nintendo as a company that finds it important for gamers to be able to put their own likeness into the game experience. Don't be selfish, guys. =P Try to think like a kid. Maybe it'll grant you a different perspective on some things. Again, just a thought.
I'll just leave you with that.
EDIT: Gosh.. just realized I was in General and not Character Discussion. Sorry about that Mods. You can lock or move the topic if you deem necessary...
