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Speculating moves is a shot in the dark and yes I know I'm being a hypocrite. I really think it would have to be simpler than that though.
Pretty sure swinging a katana like swinging a fist is not bizarre.
Personal taste I suppose....
First of all, If Sakurai thinks you SHOULD share moves with another character then you're unique abilities are pretty irrelevant. I mean they are both F-Zero racers who are rivals, he can easily replicate Captain Falcon's abilities, and he shares similarities with him. Him not being a semi-clone doesn't really make sense. In reality he does all the same things that Captain Falcon does in the game. Be a buff guy that races in an F-Zero machine similar to Falcon's. They play practically the same role. I mean people aren't just made into semi-clones because there is literally no other option. Otherwise Toon Link and Lucas would be fully unique characters. Lucas even used a different PSI ability, but it was STILL a clone of PK Flash. So obviously Sakurai acknowledged the idea to give him whatever PSI abilities he wanted regardless of canon, but he didn't because it would only make sense for Lucas to share moves with Ness. Same with Toon Link, he has several abilities, but Sakurai stated he wants both Links to be the same. So it's fair to assume that's how he usually sees characters like Mario & Luigi, Fox & Falco, or Captain Falcon and Samurai Goroh.
Doesn't look weird to me:
Bear in mind, we're talking about someone's who's all about reckless hack n' slash. Even if it doesn't fit the katana, it would definitely fit Goroh.
Ya, I guess you're right in that he does look at fan demand. However, unless he thinks they can offer something new to gameplay I doubt he will put them in. He has stated he is focusing on gameplay this time around and I take that to mean he's going for unique fighting styles over popularity when picking characters.
I did once suggest a style inspired by the tag mechanics used in the Marvel vs. Capcom games.
That's not a reason anymore than it was the last 2 times. And focusing more is not the same as focusing SOLELY. Considering we are facing constraints and Sakurai said he had to "reduce" characters, it's only logical and beneficial to add semi-clones which take less time and are in a way "reduced" characters.
Would secretly love it, actually.
While I agree with this to an extent, I never have had a problem with a couple clones, a least where it's applicable. For example, making Roy a Marth clone is reasonable, they have the same roles in their games. However, making Rosalina a Peach clone would make no sense, as Rosalina has many unique characteristics of her own.
Huh. Never thought I'd ever hear that from you.
Would prefer Whispy Woods.
He'd have to get de-rooted first.
Now this, I would laugh uncontrollably and main day one. Just so I can say I whooped someone's ass with a tree.
Does he consume the flesh of his enemies? If he does, then I'm interested.
I understand. I do tend to be a bit of a broken record sometimes, sorry about that.
He'd have to get de-rooted first.
Hey, he's shown that he has the ability to walk.He'd have to get de-rooted first.
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AAAAAHHH! What was that?!
I agree with this sentiment. Honestly, I don't necessarily agree that we are losing characters outright.
Naw, Kirblee is better than that.
You mean Prince Jigglypuff.
Never visited the thread because any support now is useless.
Oh great, this again...
I would love to have Prince Fluff, but I feel he doesn't bring much to the table. His character is way too flat.
That's how they are usually implemented. The more unique characters are a higher priority and the semi clones are saved for when there is still a bit of time to include a few more semi-clone characters but not enough for one whole unique character. At least if Melee and Brawl's priorities are anything to go by. I'd say Smash Bros Wii U and 3DS aren't any different..... Unless said character has a game to promote I guess...
Naw, too small.
And he was a stage hazard before, he should remain one!
I think it's significant enough.
Well, it really depends. If you're just an important and popular character like Dixie Kong then being a semi-clone of Diddy Kong probably doesn't really concern Sakurai as long as she brings SOMETHING different. But, if you're a really popular character like Toon Zelda, but you don't bring anything new, then you're chances of being prioritized are certainly lowered.
