Official DLC Character Discussion Thread - Read the new sticky/announcement

[Burruni]

Just a notice.
"This is Smash" will be ready either late tomorrow or the morning of the third.
I hope you all will enjoy.

 

[[Obnoxshush/Dasshizer]]

Let's be real, people will almost exclusively adore whatever character it is, but Wolf and K. Rool specifically are quite possibly the two characters who would generate not just the fewest complaints, but the most joy. Like hell is that some polarizing situation where "some people like them, some people hate them, both sides matter!" especially if more characters beyond them were promised.

So, basically, unless your character hinges on being chosen via the Sakurai Dartboard Method, getting two of the biggest names out of the way early would be supremely satisfying for almost everyone, especially since it shuts down the "costumes = deconfirmed" crap.

Wolf and Krool are the two best choices for DLC hands down. This combo would make the most fans happy. Isn't that the whole point, to see the joy of fans as they get their favorite characters? If I were doing DLC, Wolf and Krool would be out in a heartbeat.
With every Wolfless update that goes buy, Wolf's support and demand grows and grows. The most wanted veteran with the most wanted newcomer. Great decision, business wise and fan wise.

 

[A Distant Demon]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

 

[Burruni]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Also fitting is any "IT'S HAPPENING!" gif

 

[Wintropy]

Mr Quagsire, you had my interest.

Now you have my attention.

 

[Roaring Salsa]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Crashboards when?

A veteran, a highly requested character and an oddball choice are what I'm expecting

 

[Aetheri]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Minimum three characters and two stages in the future?

Curious that only one of each was added in this update in addition to what was already present...though it could mean several things...they're making room for an upcoming character bundle a la , We're getting only three more characters, or it means absolutely nothing and we still may receive characters one at a time and more slots can be added later...

Sakurai is sneaky sneaky though, so we'll see what's up his unpredictable sleeves...

I doubt we'll see anything come the third, other than some announcement about the Ballot's closing, perhaps some more word from Sakurai himself on a few things to expect (without giving too much away of course)

 

[[Obnoxshush/Dasshizer]]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Well now for the three pack, Wolf, Krool, and Bandanna Dee.

Crashboards when?

When the monkey ninjas attack the servers

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Oh.... Christ.

 

[Starphoenix]

Oh joy, more broken CSS.

 

[AlphaSSB]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Now this is what I'd like to see. I'm still banking on 6 more total, but at least a *basically* confirmed three is better than two! I know we got DLC the other day, but hopefully when the ballot ends, we'll get a direct.

 

[The Novice Sword]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

If this holds true then this is promising news.

I'm thinking it will be maybe one more veteran and 2 new characters. As for the stages maybe new home stages for the newcomers or some more nostalgia stages (still hoping for Saffron City and Fountain of Dreams!)

 

[Skyblade12]

Wolf, K. Rool, and Isaac?!

 

[Lord-Zero]

Interesting. 3 odd ball choices would be glorious. Well, only time and Sakurai will tell.

 

[~Skelly~]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Its great that this was found, at least now we may have a general idea of what we might be getting. I'm getting excited!

 

[JaidynReiman]

Wolf, K. Rool, and Isaac?!

This is my current guess. That's frankly the best lineup they can get without adding third-parties. My bets have always been on those three, and what I was iffy on is who would be a plausible fourth character. Then I thought "well, maybe we'll only get 3 instead."



If not Wolf then probably a third-party in his place. But maybe PushDustin was right, they only planned on adding two, and later added Wolf because he'd be an easy character to bring back. (With only two I didn't think Wolf would return.)



Considering how late this was added and the ballot is over it could be that's the final count, but that is iffy as well since they did add another slot here.



Also, there's three stages, but one is between Mario Maker and Duck Hunt. Considering this factor, I think it was probably the case that the missing stage was Pirate Ship.

 

[The Light Music Club]

My picks are Wolf, Layton, and King K.

 

[A Distant Demon]

Quick reminder. Ballot ends tomorrow. So if you have't voted yet now is your last chance.

Spoiler

even though at this point it probably doesn't matter

 

[Lord-Zero]

Well, any vote counts and there will most likely be a pretty large influx of requests a few hours before the ballot officially closes.

 

[A Distant Demon]

Well, any vote counts and there will most likely be a pretty large influx of requests a few hours before the ballot officially closes.

My money is on they already started the characters or at east know who they want after looking at earlier results. The ballot was probably as long as it is to make it seem like there is less time between the end of the ballot and ballot character.

(note. theory)

 

[EdgeTheLucas]

Well, any vote counts and there will most likely be a pretty large influx of requests a few hours before the ballot officially closes.

Yeah, people might eBay it, where in the very last few hours people suddenly become their most vicious, and votes roll in at a breakneck pace trying their hardest to make a significant contribution just as the ballot closes.

...

...

...

*buys 10 extra computers for their IP addresses to vote for K. Rool and Wonder Red with*

 

[~Krystal~]

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Yeah, people might eBay it, where in the very last few hours people suddenly become their most vicious, and votes roll in at a breakneck pace trying their hardest to make a significant contribution just as the ballot closes.

...

...

...

*buys 10 extra computers for their IP addresses to vote for K. Rool and Wonder Red with*

I should have taken the ballot more seriously from the beginning. I would have had more fun that way. Finding new devices to get the vote out... Worrying if it'll be enough... It all sounds like a good time.

 

[Lord-Zero]

E EdgeTheLucas : Almost like an eBay auction for a wanted item. The Final Day will be a vicious one.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Wolf, K. Rool, and Isaac?!

I'd be down for that.

 

[papagenos]

3 spots hu?

Wolf, K Rool, Isaac would be an optimal realistic set. Bandana Dee and Inkling also have got a decent shot but Isaac is my second most wanted after Banjo-Kazooie, but they were always kind of high hopes, when it's time to get realistic I'd be hopeing for those three I think it would round out the roster nicely too.

 

[ErenJager]

Nice, maybe...

2 pre ballot
1 post ballot

???

 

[False Sense]

and then this happened

The 1.1.1 Smash update has 3 empty character slots and 4 (2 Ω, 2 norm) stage slots, an increase of one each. Neat. pic.twitter.com/TughfS7fbq

— Shiny Quagsire (@ShinyQuagsire) October 2, 2015

they added a slot. Looking like a minimum of 3 characters as DLC

Another slot? That's nice.

 

[DustyPumpkin]

3 huh?
Interesting, now let's just get today over with so tomorrow comes faster

 

[ErenJager]

Wouldn't it be nice if it was

King K. Rool
Wolf
Isaac

I think that would make the majority of people happy.

 

[False Sense]

Wouldn't it be nice if it was

King K. Rool
Wolf
Isaac

I think that would make the majority of people happy.

I think a significant portion of people here would find that ideal.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Ideal, but not by any means very probable.

 

[LIQUID12A]

Ideal, but not by any means very probable.

It's still more probable than the ballot focusing entirely on third parties, for what it's worth.

 

[BluePikmin11]

It's still more probable than the ballot focusing entirely on third parties, for what it's worth.

You opinion I guess.

 

[False Sense]

Ideal, but not by any means very probable.

Well, I find that debatable. I see it as a genuine possibility. But if that's your opinion, that's fine.

But that's all it is: an opinion.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Hoping the next big DLC pack isn't too far behind, especially with the ungrababble Diddy glitch pretty much invalidating an entire character competitively. Nintendo's definitely overdue for a Direct so hopefully they won't just hold out until their typical pre-holiday Direct in November.

 

[LIQUID12A]

In my opinion, there's no truly safe assumption right now as to who gets in. King K. Rool remains ambiguous as ever, same for Wolf(he's skipped 5 reveals of DLC, whether or not they contained characters, impressive for a popular first party veteran), and while Isaac theoretically has no major obstacles in his way that's still not enough to say he's a lock.

It's not that I vehemently don't want any of these characters(though I am indifferent to Isaac); I don't want to be disappointed and simply set my expectations accordingly.

 

[Wintropy]

I'm going to presume for the sake of discussion that the three slots represent the three character we're going to get.

What I want:

Wolf
K. Rool
Isaac

What I expect:

Wolf
K. Rool
Bandana Dee

Now don't get me wrong, I am definitely a BeeDee supporter, but Isaac just about nudges him out of the way. I think BeeDee has a bright future ahead of him, whereas Isaac kinda needs something to keep him going. It'd be nice to see his fans get their due reward. I'd been pretty skeptical of Wolf before now, but if three characters is a safe bet, I don't see why he won't be in.

 

[Dastardly Ridleylash]

Personally, I think that K.Rool is almost inevitable for Smash, either as one of the Ballot Fighters (the more iffy of the two options) or as a newcomer for the next game. The Kutthroats have pretty much made K.Rool a huge deal again, and honestly the King's return to DKC seems almost inevitable, what with Retro following the Kutthroat Twitter and all, so I think K.Rool is, at the very least, going to be a character in the next Smash game if not being a DLC fighter in this one.

So here's my prediction list, which may or may not end up being accurate;

• Wolf as a veteran DLC, much like Roy, Lucas and Mewtwo have been.
• King K.Rool as at least one of the newcomers for DLC.
• A second newcomer who placed highly in the Ballot. This could be anybody, but possible picks include Ridley, Dixie, Shantae, Rayman, etc. Anybody who might have reasonable support on both sides of the world, basically.

 

[KatKit]

Personally, I'm hoping that we get at least one female DLC character, particularly from a recent first party series that doesn't already have characters on the roster. The character I'm thinking about comes from the DS era, which lacks representation on the roster. Her game franchise is not only popular and has sold well, but the games are actually fun, if you've ever played them. Despite all of this, the character is highly underrated, and the fans supporting her for Smash aren't nearly as vocal as other groups. Which series am I talking about? Style Savvy. The moveset potential and randomness factor is simply too glorious and unique to pass down.

 

[LIQUID12A]

This is admittedly a random thought, but what if the 6 month wait we've endured for the next character(s) includes a CGI trailer?Animations are time consuming things, and that's without considering the possibility of several characters.

That's just me though.