Character Discussion Thread

[Zynux]

I am by no means a Roy supporter (he was an inferior clone to Marth, after all), and wouldn't care at all for his inclusion, but I feel that his massive popularity in Japan can't be ignored or brushed aside. It would obviously not be in Intelligent System's best interest to bring back Roy yet skip out on a Awakening newcomer, but I wonder if Roy does even have a remote chance of coming back alongside an Awakening newcomer, de-cloned somewhat? (Want everyone's general opinion on this)

And I have a hard time gauging Isaac's (Golden Sun) chance in this game, since I've dropped out of the Golden Sun fandom following the first game. Does he even have a good chance? I ask because while I don't particularly care for him, I would much rather have him then another Mario/Zelda/Kirby/Star Fox newcomer.

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

Pretty much the perfect roster and best case scenario, so no complaints here.

 

[JamesDNaux]

Can I just say that this roster is the ****? Like, this is top-tier, high-grade, 100% good ****. Personally, I'd replace Pac-Man with Mii, but there's so much excellence in this roster that I don't even care.

If this is the roster we get, I would finally be happy with a Smash roster that isn't SSB64.

Thanks!

And you might want to check the roster again.

 

[RankoChan]

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

This is really nice, great work! I would be extremely pleased if this was the final roster.

 

[UltimateWario]

Thanks!

And you might want to check the roster again.

Don't I feel silly.

But there is one gripe I have, and it's entirely my opinion, and an aesthetic one, at that, but...I would switch Player 2 and Player 3's slots. Of course, that's just me and my weird OCD.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Well, all I can away is this: Every hour passing is another hour closer to the Super Smash Bros Direct!

 

[Malcolm Belmont]

This is really nice, great work! I would be extremely pleased if this was the final roster.

I agree with you..it also has the right amount of charcters..

 

[*The Sensus Crustulum*]

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

Wow! This is a pretty solid roster. I would not mind this roster at all. Even the look is solid.
Also for those who don't recognise me... I am actually new. Just came here to discuss, speculate, instigate, populate this site!
So I am glad to finally be here to discuss.
So what are we talking about? Since the Smash Direct is coming is time for me to board the HYPE TRAIN!

 

[Leafeon523]

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

First of all, this roster is absolutely fantastic. I'm especially a fan of Isaac and Lip being added But my only critique would be not having a LOZ newcomer. I didn't think it would happen at first, but with all of the LOZ stuff recently (stages, items, assist trophies) it seems somewhat inevitable to me. But this is just my personal opinion. If you were to add a LOZ newcomer, who would you expect and who would you want? I expect Toon Zelda in some form, but am hoping for Vaati.

 

[Dinoman96]

this post smells

 

[Kenith]

First of all, this roster is absolutely fantastic. I'm especially a fan of Isaac and Lip being added But my only critique would be not having a LOZ newcomer. I didn't think it would happen at first, but with all of the LOZ stuff recently (stages, items, assist trophies) it seems somewhat inevitable to me. But this is just my personal opinion. If you were to add a LOZ newcomer, who would you expect and who would you want? I expect Toon Zelda in some form, but am hoping for Vaati.

Actually, I fear all the new Zelda stuff is making up for the lack of a new Zelda character. Which makes sense, you only need the Triforce trio, and Zelda is well-known for a lot more than it's characters.

Still, we have a Skyloft stage and two Skyward Sword items, which I can only hope is a sign for.\

Spoiler

 

[*The Sensus Crustulum*]

Actually, I fear all the new Zelda stuff is making up for the lack of a new Zelda character. Which makes sense, you only need the Triforce trio, and Zelda is well-known for a lot more than it's characters.

Still, we have a Skyloft stage and two Skyward Sword items, which I can only hope is a sign for.\

Spoiler

That would be perfect. Highly unlikely, but PERFECT.
I do find Toon Zelda/Tetra having a realm of possibility because of the WW remake, but I would be OK if we don't get a Zelda newcomer since the Triforce representations fulfils the Zelda roster.

 

[M23-X0]

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

Best roster I saw so far. Well done^^

 

[Joe D.]

I decided to go with a more uniform background for my roster, rather than the unique colours for each one. I still kept the colours on the middle lines though.

Looks a bit easier on the eyes I think, flows a lot better too. Hopefully I can fill in a few more with official renders after the direct.

This Roster is awesome, my friend! I really like how you went the extra mile to include the selection slots, and even placed them in a different pattern to make yours stand out. Also, your choices are all within the realm of possibility. The only thing that urks me is that you cut Krystal, but I saw it coming :/

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

I kinda want the following characters confirmed during the direct so I can laugh at Hollander Cooper and Henry Gilbert

Lucas
Pokemon Trainer
Snake
R.O.B.

 

[Sonic Poke]

Final roster before direct.
Blue: The roster
Green: Possibilities
Yellow: Transformations
Red: Alt. costumes

 

[False Sense]

So, it seems we're all posting our rosters before the big Direct. No doubt that we'll probably need to rewrite a good number of rosters afterwards. Hopefully not too many though.

So, here's my best case scenario roster that I haven't changed in quite some time.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

Guys. 2 Days.

SO pumped. I work today and tomorrow, so the time is going to fly. But then Tuesday I have nothing going on, so I'm free all day and can watch the Direct!

 

[Robert of Normandy]

SO pumped. I work today and tomorrow, so the time is going to fly. But then Tuesday I have nothing going on, so I'm free all day and can watch the Direct!

*grumble, grumble*

 

[OcarinaOfDoom]

Updated roster.

 

[Gunla]

I'm not going to be posting a roster until the direct is over. Just in case.
While waiting, I'm making a few notes on some possibilities. Like if this is the big one, or Nintendo will be repeating last year's reveal news template.
I mean, just as a note, I wouldn't look at any leaks in the next two days. Someone's likely going to find the URL.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Guys. 2 Days.

SO pumped. I work today and tomorrow, so the time is going to fly. But then Tuesday I have nothing going on, so I'm free all day and can watch the Direct!

I can get off work just in time to watch the direct, no worries!

 

[FlareHabanero]

SO pumped. I work today and tomorrow, so the time is going to fly. But then Tuesday I have nothing going on, so I'm free all day and can watch the Direct!

[incoherent rage]

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

[incoherent rage]

What? You jelly? I should probably never say that again

 

[Gunla]

What? You jelly? I should probably never say that again

Never again. Don't encourage it.
Though you and I should be lucky. We've got a free time slot set open to watch the thing whole.
That's when I'm making my reaction roster, at least. And likely not viewing Smashboards until it's over for spoiler removal.

 

[APC99]

My final roster before Tuesday:

I know it's 52 characters, but bare with me. All veterans from Brawl return, plus:

-Rosalina
-King K. Rool
-Tingle
-Mewtwo
-Ridley
-Palutena
-Isaac
-Shulk
-Chrom
-Waddle Dee
-Lip
-Villager
-Little Mac
-Takamaru
-Wii Fit Trainer
-Pac-Man
-Mega Man

Mii is an option to basically re-skin a character to a Mii of your choice, dressed up like said character, a la Nintendo Land. All transformations (Sheik, ZSS, the three Pokemon) are present.

I expect one of my newcomers to be shown off in the Direct, hopefully.

EDIT: And before any of you yell at me for my high number of characters, keep in mind that nearly half a year ago it would've been over 60 characters with Toad, Tom Nook, Geno, Tamagon, and a few other third-parties. Be grateful I've learned a lot from the community.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

My final roster before Tuesday:

View attachment 11496

I know it's 52 characters, but bare with me. All veterans from Brawl return, plus:

-Rosalina
-King K. Rool
-Tingle
-Mewtwo
-Ridley
-Palutena
-Isaac
-Shulk
-Chrom
-Waddle Dee
-Lip
-Villager
-Little Mac
-Takamaru
-Wii Fit Trainer
-Pac-Man
-Mega Man

Mii is an option to basically re-skin a character to a Mii of your choice, dressed up like said character, a la Nintendo Land. All transformations (Sheik, ZSS, the three Pokemon) are present.

I expect one of my newcomers to be shown off in the Direct, hopefully.

Interesting, but I "kinda SORTA" doubt Waddle Dee and highly doubt Tingle, other than that it looks great

 

[APC99]

Interesting, but I "kinda SORTA" doubt Waddle Dee and highly doubt Tingle, other than that it looks great

The strange thing is take away those two, and it becomes @ JamesDNaux 's roster, as I've just realized... .

 

[Robert of Normandy]

My final roster before Tuesday:

View attachment 11496

I know it's 52 characters, but bare with me. All veterans from Brawl return, plus:

-Rosalina
-King K. Rool
-Tingle
-Mewtwo
-Ridley
-Palutena
-Isaac
-Shulk
-Chrom
-Waddle Dee
-Lip
-Villager
-Little Mac
-Takamaru
-Wii Fit Trainer
-Pac-Man
-Mega Man

Mii is an option to basically re-skin a character to a Mii of your choice, dressed up like said character, a la Nintendo Land. All transformations (Sheik, ZSS, the three Pokemon) are present.

I expect one of my newcomers to be shown off in the Direct, hopefully.

EDIT: And before any of you yell at me for my high number of characters, keep in mind that nearly half a year ago it would've been over 60 characters with Toad, Tom Nook, Geno, Tamagon, and a few other third-parties. Be grateful I've learned a lot from the community.

Solid roster. The only things I'd suggest are removing Banana Dee(as happy as I am to see people supporting/predicting him, he's just not very likely), Lip, and possibly one of Shulk/Isaac.

 

[FlareHabanero]

What? You jelly? I should probably never say that again

Me? Jelly? Well no, my body is made up of water, blood, bones, muscle, fat, cartilage, tissues, and organs. No jellies or jams.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Me? Jelly? Well no, my body is made up of water, blood, bones, muscle, fat, cartilage, tissues, and organs. No jellies or jams.

Now I want Oasis to come in and let us all know how much a person made of jelly would weigh.

Not even joking.

 

[APC99]

Now I want Oasis to come in and let us all know how much a person made of jelly would weigh.

Not even joking.

It's not too hard to find out. Just weigh a jar of jelly, then weigh the same jar, but empty, to find out the weight of the jelly. Then, find the volume of the jelly (it should say on the jar), and compare it to the volume of an average male body. Fill that up, and the equation is:

v / j = a

Solving for a, with j being the volume of the jam, and v being the volume of the human body. Then we go to:

a x w = b

With w being the weight of the jelly, and b being the weight of the jelly body. There you go!

Also, geno4smash.

 

[Deleted member]

[incoherent rage]

I feel your pain bro.....

....I feel your pain.
*Skreeonk in rage*




(Skreeonk is the official way to write Godzilla's roar. I am not kidding.)

 

[False Sense]

I feel your pain bro.....

....I feel your pain.
*Skreeonk in rage*




(Skreeonk is the official way to write Godzilla's roar. I am not kidding.)

...How does Godzilla's roar sound anything like "Skreeonk?"

 

[Opossum]

I'm excited for the Direct. Not much is going on on Tuesday, as I'll be home after school that day (6:00 PM for my time zone). I'm so excited, haha.

That being said, I hope we get at the very least, one veteran, one newcomer, and a release date. Currently, I'm guessing Chrom, Captain Falcon, and Early Fall.

 

[Deleted member]

...How does Godzilla's roar sound anything like "Skreeonk?"

Ask whoever did this comic (first written example I found). Granted, this roar is more like "skreeongk" with a G, but it's just once variation of the "skreeonk".

An earlier example from a different comic series; also uses a G.

 

[Joe D.]

Here you go guys, 50 characters, no cuts, all sorts of controversy! (Oh, and i'm skipping track to see this direct.)

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

I'm excited for the Direct. Not much is going on on Tuesday, as I'll be home after school that day (6:00 PM for my time zone). I'm so excited, haha.

That being said, I hope we get at the very least, one veteran, one newcomer, and a release date. Currently, I'm guessing Chrom, Captain Falcon, and Early Fall.

Yeah, Central Time Zone me to pal. My day is gonna play out just like yours.
Get home from school wait for 3 hours in excitement for the Direct.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

We're posting our prediction rosters pre-Direct? Haven't posted mine in a long time, but here's the current cut-less version:

47 characters
No cuts, Mewtwo returns
Newcomers:
Villager
Mega Man
Wii Fit Trainer
Rosalina
Little Mac
Palutena
Robin
K. Rool
Ridley
Mii
Pac-Man

I don't think we'll go without any cuts, but I'm not entirely sure who to cut at this point, so I'll just leave it be for now.

 

[Kenith]

I think our rosters have reached a certain standard...they all contain mostly the same characters except for a few wanted choices.

Take mine un-conservative one, for example.

 

[Gunla]

@ Kenith just asking, where did you get those Smash 3 by Taiko and Shun icons and that Wolf Icon?Oh, and the roster seems alright and not too crazy with the choices.