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Bandana Dee, the Spear Master! (v(- ' ' -)>↑ ~ Dee wait is killing us...

Do you want Bandana Dee in SSB4?


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GhostlyLure

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Because Sakurai will totally not put the most voted character (sarcasm)
K. Rool is from Nintendo, is a villain and is the perfect character to represent the DK franchise :dk:
Sakurai ain't stupid my friend :drohyou:
Then again Why would he look at the most voted and put them in after all its said we are taking suggestions not hosting a poll to see who people want the most...
 

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Then again Why would he look at the most voted and put them in after all its said we are taking suggestions not hosting a poll to see who people want the most...
I don't think we're talking about the same thing but...
K. Rool is the N° 1 pick in almost every fan poll, if not he's very close, even Japan votes for him, the most voted character FROM THE BALLOT
 

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I'm not interested in K.Rool but I do think DK should get a new rep and he would work for sure. I'm not emotionally interested or invested in him as a character and fighter. I like the DK games but never been attached to it's characters or enemies. I would be disappointed if he were announced instead of BDee but that's because I just want BDee more. I wouldn't overall mind if he's a fighter.

Also people are worried about having the MOST votes out of all characters when we don't even know of the #1 voted character is what will get developed. We have no idea how this ballot is being used. I'm sure the developers want to see whose popular for IDEAS but at the end of the day, based on demand, of those requested they're going to also have to narrow it down to the MOST likely candidates to fit and play in smash.

Also I don't know how much time they're going to dedicate to a character that has to be made from scratch. So far the characters that have DLC are ones already had movesets for them. They my opt for characters who are less complicated to design for within the given time frame. I feel that BDee certainly has less to worry about in terms of move ideas. I mean he has a weapon already that will be his main means of attack and even a moveset with spear from RtDL. I'm hoping that sort of thing helps him.
 
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Is K.Rool likely?
Probably, yes.

Is he a shoo-in?
No, no character is a shoo-in.

Why are you talking about K.Rool in this thread?
No idea.
 

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This may be off topic, but I'm gonna make a bold prediction here. We ARE going to get Mother 3 before the year is out. It could be the original version, or a remake. If it's the original, it will be a virtual console title. If it's a new remade Mother 3, then it may be for the Wii U. Plus, since the Ness amiibo is already out, and Lucas amiibo are coming, they could be compatible with the Wii U Mother 3. Watch this happen.
 

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I just wanted to point out the possibilities that Sakurai chooses when deciding newcomers, maybe these reasons will determine something!

1. Promotion! Promotion is one of the biggest reasons. Sakurai most likely wants characters that have a high and dedicated following, as well as make the character appeal to almost everyone as possible.
(Support - Promotion & veteran returns: Rosalina, Greninja, Mewtwo, Lucina, Robin, Palutena, Toon Link, & Lucario)

2. Uniqueness! Sakurai wants fighters that are unique. Bandana Dee has an advantage here, he's not a boxer/wrestler and yes he may have a spear somewhat similar to a sword... But Kirby games (ex. Triple Deluxe & Kirby Fighters + DLC) seem to take some inspiration from Smash and make copy abilities have a good variety of moves.
And not just unique move-sets for abilities, but characters in the Kirby series as well! Meta Knight's unique ability is to glide & Galaxia, King DeDeDe has an unique gigantic hammer, Kirby is Kirby, and Bandana Dee has an awesome bandana, as well as a agile spear (That can also hover)!
All in all, spears are not highly as used as swords in the Smash series, or in general. So Dee's unique, and short yet agile spear brings many possibilities, tricks, combinations, and something new to the table.

3. Protagonists! Protagonists seem to matter a lot more to Sakurai than villains, sadly. But, considering that King DeDeDe in some cases is not really considered a villain any more, Meta Knight is strongly towards the good side, Mewtwo is a 50/50, and how Wario is pretty much an anti-hero, we can conclude that only "true" villains are Bowser, Bowser Jr. (& The Koopalings), and Ganondorf. There is also arguably Dark Pit and a spoiler from a series revolving around many sword fighters.
Anyways, Bandana Dee has become an outcast villain to an ally, and friend to Kirby. How can anyone argue not include Kirby's friend?

4. Anniversaries! Anniversaries do play a factor. While this may not be as big as a point, some veterans, such as Toon Link, was not only announced, but also promoted from The Wind Waker HD. I do believe some stages, assist trophies, and characters in general were announced on yearly anniversaries. Why do stages & assist trophies matter? Anything helps in this case! From veterans being announced on special days to content being announced around certain times as well, anniversaries do play somewhat of a factor to Sakurai.

5. Sakurai. It's Sakurai. You cannot predict this man. Yes, you can make assumptions and your hardest predictions, but in the end we get Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B., Wii Fit Trainer, and Dark Pit.
On the positive side, any character has a chance. Big, small, popular, non-popular, villain, hero, main-character, side-character, strong following, no following, the list goes on.
What I'm trying to say is, is that any character has a chance to become a fighter. King K. Rool realistically has as much of a chance as say Sakurai's cat. Ok, maybe I'm going to far, but you get the point. ;)
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In conclusion, yes, you may have heard some to all these reasons before, but I think everyone needs a reminder that anyone can become an awesome, beloved fighter across all fan-bases and the sometimes questionable decisions Sakurai makes. Overall, Bandana Dee has advantages of being a very likable protagonist, he's recognizable, unique, and the Kirby series was once Sakurai's baby. And deep down he knows it still is.
 
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Chandeelure

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Please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks Kirby Triple Deluxe had the BEST opening cutscene you've seen in a while.Also some Waddle Dee's ain't loyal
Hey, I didn't notice that the design of the spears of those Waddle Dees is different from the design of Bandana Dee's spear.
Cool.

I can't believe Bandana Dee doesn't appear in the TD cutscenes XD
 

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Common features of the Chinese spear are the leaf shaped blade and red horse-hair tassel lashed just below. The tassel shows elite troop status. It also serves a tactical purpose. When the spear is moving quickly, the addition of the tassel aids in blurring the vision of the opponent so that it is more difficult for them to grab the shaft of spear behind the head or tip. The tassel also served another purpose, to stop the flow of blood from the blade getting to the wooden shaft (the blood would make it slippery, or sticky when dried).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiang_(spear)



 
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Oh that's gross XD
Common features of the Chinese spear are the leaf shaped blade and red horse-hair tassel lashed just below. The tassel shows elite troop status. It also serves a tactical purpose. When the spear is moving quickly, the addition of the tassel aids in blurring the vision of the opponent so that it is more difficult for them to grab the shaft of spear behind the head or tip. The tassel also served another purpose, to stop the flow of blood from the blade getting to the wooden shaft (the blood would make it slippery, or sticky when dried).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiang_(spear)



 

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Common features of the Chinese spear are the leaf shaped blade and red horse-hair tassel lashed just below. The tassel shows elite troop status. It also serves a tactical purpose. When the spear is moving quickly, the addition of the tassel aids in blurring the vision of the opponent so that it is more difficult for them to grab the shaft of spear behind the head or tip. The tassel also served another purpose, to stop the flow of blood from the blade getting to the wooden shaft (the blood would make it slippery, or sticky when dried).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiang_(spear)



Interesting. I thought it was just a decoration, but there's more to it, eh?

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Common features of the Chinese spear are the leaf shaped blade and red horse-hair tassel lashed just below. The tassel shows elite troop status. It also serves a tactical purpose. When the spear is moving quickly, the addition of the tassel aids in blurring the vision of the opponent so that it is more difficult for them to grab the shaft of spear behind the head or tip. The tassel also served another purpose, to stop the flow of blood from the blade getting to the wooden shaft (the blood would make it slippery, or sticky when dried).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiang_(spear)



Wow, nice spear. Anyways, Sword < Spear
 

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NO! K. Rool is not the most requested in Japan, it's Bandana Dee! And I'm not just saying this because of that poll, it's actually true. And with the Inklings deconfirmed it makes him all the more likely!
 

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NO! K. Rool is not the most requested in Japan, it's Bandana Dee! And I'm not just saying this because of that poll, it's actually true. And with the Inklings deconfirmed it makes him all the more likely!
when was this?
They. Aren't. Deconfirmed.

There are Mii Gunner DLC outfits for them that are Gamestop Splatoon Pre-Order Exclusives.

Between the headphones present on the Inkling whenever in the 1P Campaign to hear the guidance of Colonel Cuttlefish and how heavily the aspect of customization has been stressed for the game, there is nothing that would stop the possible Inklings as a Smash 4 Ballot DLC fighter to look different from these costumes





Just like a Mii with the Link DLC outfit, a fighter and full-body mii costume of the same character CAN Co-Exist.
 
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They. Aren't. Deconfirmed.

There are Mii Gunner DLC outfits for them that are Gamestop Splatoon Pre-Order Exclusives.
why gamestop exclusives? will they be on eshop at some point like the ganondorf costumes?

i prefer to buy games from amazon when the price is good.
 
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They. Aren't. Deconfirmed.

There are Mii Gunner DLC outfits for them that are Gamestop Splatoon Pre-Order Exclusives.

Between the headphones present on the Inkling whenever in the 1P Campaign to hear the guidance of Colonel Cuttlefish and how heavily the aspect of customization has been stressed for the game, there is nothing that would stop the possible Inklings as a Smash 4 Ballot DLC fighter to look different from these costumes





Just like a Mii with the Link DLC outfit, a fighter and full-body mii costume of the same character CAN Co-Exist.
That's debatable, you see their are multiple Links, so the Link that's a Mii costume isn't the same Link in Smash, it could be Twilight Princess Link, Classic Link, Lonk, Him...
 
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They. Aren't. Deconfirmed.

There are Mii Gunner DLC outfits for them that are Gamestop Splatoon Pre-Order Exclusives.

Between the headphones present on the Inkling whenever in the 1P Campaign to hear the guidance of Colonel Cuttlefish and how heavily the aspect of customization has been stressed for the game, there is nothing that would stop the possible Inklings as a Smash 4 Ballot DLC fighter to look different from these costumes





Just like a Mii with the Link DLC outfit, a fighter and full-body mii costume of the same character CAN Co-Exist.
The main problem is that the orange and blue Inkling are the most recognizable designs. Those are the designs on the game's boxart. Those are the amiibo designs. Those are the most promoted design. It'll be strange to have a playable Inkling be Pink and Green when the ones we see everywhere as the faces of Splatoon are Orange and Blue.
They aren't deconfirmed but the Mii costumes doesn't help their chances.
 
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Almost every character has a mii costume set... Also, maybe the reson for their exclusivity is because they don't want it to be too widespread before actual DLC release.
But those are for veterans. It's different for a potential newcomer with nothing in Smash to be represented as a DLC Mii costume. If we got a Splatoon stage as DLC (which is what I wanted) that would've helped Inklings' chances.
 

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That's debatable, you see their are multiple Links, so the Link that's a Mii costume isn't the same Link in Smash, it could be Twilight Princess Link, Classic Link, Lonk, Him...
And.... there aren't multiple Inklings.

In a online-focused multiplayer Third Person Shooter game with heavy focus on all the customization of your character.
 

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People just explained this to you!
That the "Miinkling" outfits are taken straight from their most commonly used design for official art and the amiibos.

That is something nobody could sanely disagree.

But there is enough for an orange-haired, female inkling with that same hair style to be visually distinct form the Mii Gunner costume.

That was the point I was trying to make.

This isn't a deconfirmation. As quite a few argue, it may hurt their chances. But it isn't a deconfirmation.
 
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I have a feeling the splatoon costume will be the color of your mii's favorite color, like the mii suits...
That may be the case for the "outfit" with what colour is in the tank of the ink, but I have the feeling that the hats are tied to the specific color.
 
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I have a feeling the splatoon costume will be the color of your mii's favorite color, like the mii suits...
That may be the case for the "outfit" with what colour is in the tank of the ink, but I have the feeling that the hats are tied to the specific color.
look at the 3rd one his outfit is blue and the hat is green.
 

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look at the 3rd one his outfit is blue and the hat is green.
Thaaat's because that's the same green squid-form inkling that's the 3rd Splatoon Amiibo.

Which furthers the case that the color of your ink may change to your Mii's favoite, but the hats are color-locked. That's the "best case" for the proposal of any part of the costume reflecting your color.
 
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