Bandana Dee, the Legend of Dee - Our Star Ally as DeeLC?! (v(- ' ' -)>↑

[s07195]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Vsatt8-o4

Reggie's comments. "These are going to be characters that are new to the series, just like Joker from Persona 5 - characters that you would not expect to be in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate"

Welp.

Edit:

Reggie - "Everyone's in smash. So we've said that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the biggest crossover in gaming history, may I say the biggest crossover in entertaining. And so yes. So this gives the flavor as to how we're approaching DLC. These are going to be characters that are new to the series such as Joker from Persona 5, characters that you would not expect to be in Super Smash Bros Ultimate."

Reggie never said they're picking characters from unrepped series or all third party. It sounds like the characters will all be 'new to the series' as in new to Smash Bros and not veterans. It could also mean they might pick characters that are new or recent in their respective games. I think Reggie just worded it poorly.

Also, I never played Persona but I'm happy for the fans that they got their character in! I might play P5 myself, I heard very good things about it.

Agreed, happy for Persona 5 fans, though I'm indifferent. I know he didn't say existing series can't get new fighters, but the 'characters you would not expect' part leaves me worried. As well as 'the flavor as to how we're approaching DLC'.

 

[Hollywoodrok12]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Vsatt8-o4

Reggie's comments. "These are going to be characters that are new to the series, just like Joker from Persona 5 - characters that you would not expect to be in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate"

Welp.

Yeah that pretty much Kills Bandana Dee. Maybe in another 5-10 Years.

 

[Organization XIII]

Rather than be worried about the new to the series statement the bigger cause for concern is the "characters you's never expect" line as it sounds like they aren't going after who people requested

 

[Plumstar]

This is true, he never specifically stated they'd all be 3rd parties. But it's hard to not take that statement as anything but.

I don't know. Never say never, of course, but my pessimism shot way up tonight. Not that I even want to be pessimistic.

I'm also worried about Bandana Dee's chances, but I wanted to bring this up so others don't carry false information. I'm still on the 'wait and see' side of things since I heard all of the leakers, especially Verg, were wrong (haven't followed on their leaks for a while). I think it's safe to say that none of us will know what we'll get for DLC until it's announced. Just trying to stay hopeful here, hopefully it'll pay off...

 

[waddledeeonredyoshi]

To be frank, I don't think the average Smash buyer is expecting Bandana Waddle Dee to join, atleast I hope they don't...

I'm kinda grasping at straws here but I'm still not giving up. I'll stick to Dee till the end of the ride

 

[Hollywoodrok12]

Rather than be worried about the new to the series statement the bigger cause for concern is the "characters you's never expect" line as it sounds like they aren't going after who people requested

Pretty much this.


I think we can all unanimously say that Bandana Dee is a pipe dream that is less likely than Shrek and Goku. Seriously, I think Shrek and Goku ill get in before Bandana Dee has a chance and I'm 100% serious. I say we give up now and avoid disappointment later.

 

[waddledeeonredyoshi]

Pretty much this.


I think we can all unanimously say that Bandana Dee is a pipe dream that is less likely than Shrek and Goku. Seriously, I think Shrek and Goku ill get in before Bandana Dee has a chance and I'm 100% serious. I say we give up now and avoid disappointment later.

Uhm.... no! Speak for yourself! Unexpected characters don't automatically equal non-vidya characters. Sakurai isn't opening the floodgates. He deconfirmed Goku and any non videogame character on several occasions and I'm pretty sure nobody ever unironically voted for goddamn Shrek to begin with.

Dee's chances may be looking grimm but there's zero reason to believe we're getting meme characters over him. Stop being this pessimistic.

 

[JCKirbs]

I honestly felt pleasantly surprised towards the announcement of Joker. I know that people like NintenZ will be VERY happy to see him join.
As for Bandana Dee, I wish his chances weren't so thinned out at this point. Since Joker is the very first character to be revealed, they might as well go even higher on the hype scale I'd assume. In my view, I highly doubt that Bandana Dee possesses the caliber of hype that characters like Joker have, which would probably be what Nintendo is looking for the most, and what Reggie hinted at during his little explanation for the Smash Bros. DLC. This kind of throws off the idea that Sakurai doesn't feed off of the surprise factor of characters as stated in one of his most recent interviews, since Joker is literally the opposite of anti-hype in a game like Smash Bros.

Nevertheless, this kinda feels like the end of the road for our Bandana Buddy but I guess the tiring wait to see all of the DLC characters continues.

(On a side note, for any of you Joker/Persona fans out there, I happy that you got such a cool character in Smash! :3)

 

[fogbadge]

good bye five decent nintendo characters hello five boring third party edgelords

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Guys, stop giving up. I have good news.

The person who leaked Incineroar, Ken, their movesets, and more and got them all correct stated (now this was from someone else sou you may just want to look it up) that there may be a second DLC wave if the first one does well. The only reason the first DLC pack couldn't do well is if there's a serious amount of backlash from picking all third parties. Which means, it's possible he could be planned as a second DLC pack.

 

[Guynamednelson]

As far as I know what Reggie said is just buzzwords.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

>fan rule: "only huge gaming icons can get in as third-party inclusions"
>my rebuttal:

I'm so glad that nonsensical fan rule has finally been laid to rest. I imagine that most of the leaking scene is going into panic mode right now, tho.

Guys, stop giving up. I have good news.

The person who leaked Incineroar, Ken, their movesets, and more and got them all correct stated (now this was from someone else sou you may just want to look it up) that there may be a second DLC wave if the first one does well. The only reason the first DLC pack couldn't do well is if there's a serious amount of backlash from picking all third parties. Which means, it's possible he could be planned as a second DLC pack.

Yes, people shouldn't be forgetting this so readily. Besides, it's likely that Adeleine could wind up as an "unexpected" pick in this pass wave, so it's not like anyone said that everyone outside of Sakurai's babies are off limits.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

>fan rule: "only huge gaming icons can get in as third-party inclusions"
>my rebuttal:
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I'm so glad that nonsensical fan rule has finally been laid to rest. I imagine that most of the leaking scene is going into panic mode right now, tho.



Yes, people shouldn't be forgetting this so readily. Besides, it's likely that Adeleine could wind up as an "unexpected" pick in this pass wave, so it's not like anyone said that everyone outside of Sakurai's babies are off limits.

Pretty sure Adeline was made during Sakurai's management of HAL, but no big deal. I just want to see the boycott of Kirby newcomers put to an end.

 

[fogbadge]

Guys, stop giving up. I have good news.

The person who leaked Incineroar, Ken, their movesets, and more and got them all correct stated (now this was from someone else sou you may just want to look it up) that there may be a second DLC wave if the first one does well. The only reason the first DLC pack couldn't do well is if there's a serious amount of backlash from picking all third parties. Which means, it's possible he could be planned as a second DLC pack.

well its a nice thought, hope it becomes a reality

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Even if were getting all third parties, giving up on Bandana Dee will only guarantee that he won't be in. Even if I'm the only one left, I will always continue to support Dee. #freethedee!

 

[fogbadge]

Even if were getting all third parties, giving up on Bandana Dee will only guarantee that he won't be in. Even if I'm the only one left, I will always continue to support Dee. #freethedee!

im only giving up as far as the fighter pass goes

 

[Chandeelure]

Even if were getting all third parties, giving up on Bandana Dee will only guarantee that he won't be in. Even if I'm the only one left, I will always continue to support Dee. #freethedee!

Exactly, the only thing that giving up now would do is decrease Bandana Dee's chances for this and the next Smash games.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Exactly, the only thing that giving up now would do is decrease Bandana Dee's chances for this and the next Smash games.

I swear Sakurai is going to have to say something about shafting Kirby four times in a row.

 

[JCKirbs]

Even if were getting all third parties, giving up on Bandana Dee will only guarantee that he won't be in. Even if I'm the only one left, I will always continue to support Dee. #freethedee!

I mean, I'll definitely support him for the next Smash game, but it's not 100% worth hoping for him right now considering his chances in my view.
He'll get in someday, hopefully.

 

[Darktheumbreon]

Well...Heihachi time, I guess. BWD will be remembered as left in Star Allies without his prize. Apparently Reggie said new to the series, which doesn't absolutely deconfirm BWD, but I'm not exactly hopeful anymore.

 

[Royalty1702]

"...from games new to the series..."
Kirby isn't new to the series, so BWD, Magolor, Ado, etc are deconfirmed.

 

[waddledeeonredyoshi]

"...from games new to the series..."
Kirby isn't new to the series, so BWD, Magolor, Ado, etc are deconfirmed.

Uhm... I recall Reggie saying the fighters will be new to the series, not necessarily the games they originate from.

 

[JCKirbs]

Uhm... I recall Reggie saying the fighters will be new to the series, not necessarily the games they originate from.

Yeah, whoever typed that up got the wrong message from what Reggie was saying. In fact, it was said before that the DLC fighters would be completely new to Smash Bros, without a single one being an Echo Fighter.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Although it takes some time to unlock him, once you get to Dedede, it's worth it. I'm gonna say the B-word: He's broken.

 

[Awesomeperson159]

Although it takes some time to unlock him, once you get to Dedede, it's worth it. I'm gonna say the B-word: He's broken.

I'm looking on the wiki, and that is a promising number of buffs. However, he still retains all of his crippling flaws, so I'm not sure about that.

EDIT: I just saw the speed buffs so maybe you're right, because that is massive
With that many damage buffs, a decent amount of frame data buffs, and him having something resembling speed, he'll probably be at least mid-to-high tier.
EDIT 2: According to the wiki his air speed is 11-16% faster which makes a huge difference, especially with reduced ending lag on his aerials

 

[11th]

Oops. Doodle turned cel shading practice.

Spoiler

I like to think that these two would get along pretty well. They have more in common than people probably think. Too bad they don't interact much. (Though that's not exactly unexpected by Kirby standards.)

Also, if I can actually stay focused long enough, I may have something else to share soon. Something more Smash related.

 

[smileMasky]

I luckily got my hand one the new amiibo that came out on release. I just hope BWD gets to be a new fighter But, hey he's in I'm at the very least glad about that

 

[s07195]

If Kirby: Star Allies is the last game in the current tetralogy of Kirby, and HAL are saying farewell to all these characters from various Kirby games for this purpose... Bandana Dee might not even appear anymore...

 

[Luigifan18]

If Kirby: Star Allies is the last game in the current tetralogy of Kirby, and HAL are saying farewell to all these characters from various Kirby games for this purpose... Bandana Dee might not even appear anymore...

Is this some kind of sick joke?

 

[Acemania]

If Kirby: Star Allies is the last game in the current tetralogy of Kirby, and HAL are saying farewell to all these characters from various Kirby games for this purpose... Bandana Dee might not even appear anymore...

HAL has stated that they're already working on the next "phase" of Kirby, so this isn't over yet.

 

[smileMasky]

You know besides the spirits and Final smashes Modern Kirby does not get enough love in smash.

 

[JCKirbs]

You know besides the spirits and Final smashes Modern Kirby does not get enough love in smash.

I'd argue that it's as much of an important franchise as ones like Fire Emblem are, and they get much more love.

 

[fogbadge]

If Kirby: Star Allies is the last game in the current tetralogy of Kirby, and HAL are saying farewell to all these characters from various Kirby games for this purpose... Bandana Dee might not even appear anymore...

you might be reading to much into that

 

[Kirby Dragons]

Bandana Waddle Dee definitely needs to be in the game, but sadly, it looks like they'll be choosing big surprises instead of popular requests now.

 

[fogbadge]

Bandana Waddle Dee definitely needs to be in the game, but sadly, it looks like they'll be choosing big surprises instead of popular requests now.

aint that just the way

 

[FancySmash]

Bandana Waddle Dee definitely needs to be in the game, but sadly, it looks like they'll be choosing big surprises instead of popular requests now.

Is it wrong that this makes me dislike Piranha Plant a little more now? I mean, a generic enemy actually got in before the guy who get's that baseless accusation all the time.

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Oops. Doodle turned cel shading practice.

Spoiler

I like to think that these two would get along pretty well. They have more in common than people probably think. Too bad they don't interact much. (Though that's not exactly unexpected by Kirby standards.)
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Also, if I can actually stay focused long enough, I may have something else to share soon. Something more Smash related.

Bro that art is AWESOME!

 

[fogbadge]

Is it wrong that this makes me dislike Piranha Plant a little more now? I mean, a generic enemy actually got in before the guy who get's that baseless accusation all the time.

i wouldnt say its wrong, there are far worse reasons to dislike a character

 

[Mogisthelioma]

Is it wrong that this makes me dislike Piranha Plant a little more now? I mean, a generic enemy actually got in before the guy who get's that baseless accusation all the time.

I have zero feelings about Piranha Plant I'm salty we got a generic Mario enemy before one of the world's most highly requested fighters, but Sakurai chose Piranha Plant just to take a break from the intensity and have fun with designing a fighter, so I'm happy for him.

 

[JCKirbs]

Is it wrong that this makes me dislike Piranha Plant a little more now? I mean, a generic enemy actually got in before the guy who get's that baseless accusation all the time.

I like Piranha Plant, but I can understand how it left a bad taste in people's mouths after the Direct that day.
A world in which Piranha Plant and Bandana Dee coexist in Smash would be a nice one, though.