Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[TitanTeaTime]

Another absolutely gorgeous area! Just... make every stage Xenoblade themed. That'd be great.

 

[Solfiner]

Another absolutely gorgeous area! Just... make every stage Xenoblade themed. That'd be great.

I really can't decide what stage I want. The potential is just too good.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

This is a pretty vague thing to answer considering we don't know how he plays like.k

I'd say wait on this questionfor now.

I thought it would be answered on speculation on how people think Shulk would play. Based on what we have speculated thus far.

 

[Sheddy]

I feel shulk is gonna be a glass canon like he was in the game very fast and hits hard but can be easily ko'd

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I feel shulk is gonna be a glass canon like he was in the game very fast and hits hard but can be easily ko'd

With a moveset that has some good range thrown in?

 

[Pacack]

THAT AREA IS SO PRETTY!!!

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

THAT AREA IS SO PRETTY!!!

Satorl Marsh?
Yeah I know it's the best at night-time.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

Satorl Marsh?
Yeah I know it's the best at night-time.

Once Shulk gets confirmed, do you think starting a thread about the best Xenoblade Chronicles stage would be the toughest thing to decide on?

 

[fogbadge]

I really can't decide what stage I want. The potential is just too good.

Yeah, my choice for stage changed just about every time I entered a new area

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Once Shulk gets confirmed, do you think starting a thread about the best Xenoblade Chronicles stage would be the toughest thing to decide on?

YES...
But we all know it'll be somewhere super iconic probably gaur plains.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

YES...
But we all know it'll be somewhere super iconic probably gaur plains.

So the music would be harder to decide on....or is everyone decided on what absolutely has to be a song?

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

So the music would be harder to decide on....or is everyone decided on what absolutely has to be a song?

Every song has to be a song we just went over that.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

Every song has to be a song we just went over that.

I hope Nintendo's game can hold that much awesomeness plus all the awesome Nintendo music.

 

[Solfiner]

Every song has to be a song we just went over that.

I actually wouldn't mind that, haha.

 

[FlareHabanero]

I thought it would be answered on speculation on how people think Shulk would play. Based on what we have speculated thus far.

So Not-Ky?

Well with that type of character, there isn't an exploit by design, because there are options for both offense and defense. Though the factor of the lack of specialization may be a turn off for some people who would prefer a character with a more specialized niche. Though unlike racing games or RPGs, being balanced can be a benefit.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

So Not-Ky?

Well with that type of character, there isn't an exploit by design, because there are options for both offense and defense. Though the factor of the lack of specialization may be a turn off for some people who would prefer a character with a more specialized niche. Though unlike racing games or RPGs, being balanced can be a benefit.

That makes sense. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is Ky?

 

[The Curious Volnutt]

When this game comes out I can't wait to have my Shulk amiibo. I don't usually pay for these type of things, but Nintendo figurines are so much more fascinating than Disney or Spyro ones.

 

[yoonb]

THAT AREA IS SO PRETTY!!!

Wait for the upcoming area. By far, it is my favorite area.

 

[FlareHabanero]

That makes sense. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is Ky?

Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear.

Oh. I would get tired of hearing "Ride the Lighting" all the time though.

 

[Hype Train]

Ky Kiske from Guilty Gear.

Unrelated, but your new avatar is badass and I'm super jealous.

 

[Deleted member]

THAT AREA IS SO PRETTY!!!

Don't worry! There's more to come!

 

[foolssigma]

Spoiler sauce thoughts:

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I like how Shulk almost makes you feel bad about Mumbkar's death in Sword Valley. Well, happened to me anyway.

 

[Deleted member]

Spoiler sauce thoughts:

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I like how Shulk almost makes you feel bad about Mumbkar's death in Sword Valley. Well, happened to me anyway.

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That is my favorite cutscene in the game. I love how Shulk defended Mumkhar because he was a Homs. Throughout all of the game, Mumkhar was seen as a giant monster in his Mechon. I honestly interpreted this as killing Mumkhar would make Dunban and the others just as bad as him and would make them a big monster like him. It was amazing character development for Shulk that solidified him as one of my favorite video game characters of all-time.

 

[Cereal Bawks]

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Still glad he got what he deserved, though.

 

[foolssigma]

Is Chugga's recent tweet in reference to us?

Chuggaaconroy ‏@chuggaaconroy 3m
Was fact-checking for a video on a Xeno forum and found a thread talking about me, was a nice surprise!



He's probably referring to somewhere else but he does pop up daily with the video posts.

@ Cereal Bawks Sure did.

@Brawler610 Couldn't agree more.

 

[Cereal Bawks]

Doubt it. This is a Smash forum, not a Xeno forum.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

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That is my favorite cutscene in the game. I love how Shulk defended Mumkhar because he was a Homs. Throughout all of the game, Mumkhar was seen as a giant monster in his Mechon. I honestly interpreted this as killing Mumkhar would make Dunban and the others just as bad as him and would make them a big monster like him. It was amazing character development for Shulk that solidified him as one of my favorite video game characters of all-time.

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Totally agreed. That's a very powerful moment, especially when you think about it from Shulk's perspective. In his world, the only major conflict has been between Mechon and Homs. It's heavily implied that there's never been an actual war between Homs before. But his character development gets even better when he refuses to kill Egil, and that gives me my favorite line of the game. "I can't kill you, but I can stop your blade. And I'll do it. Over and over again until... We understand each other. Okay?" It's at that point he finally gives up on revenge, and understands that the people he hates had their own hopes and dreams. Even if they aren't Homs. He's not my favorite video game character, but he's definitely one of my favorite lead protagonists. Because unlike most of their leads, Nintendo actually saw fit to give him a personality.

 

[The Curious Volnutt]

Wait for the upcoming area. By far, it is my favorite area.

Hmm, I forget which area comes next.

 

[TitanTeaTime]

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Totally agreed. That's a very powerful moment, especially when you think about it from Shulk's perspective. In his world, the only major conflict has been between Mechon and Homs. It's heavily implied that there's never been an actual war between Homs before. But his character development gets even better when he refuses to kill Egil, and that gives me my favorite line of the game. "I can't kill you, but I can stop your blade. And I'll do it. Over and over again until... We understand each other. Okay?" It's at that point he finally gives up on revenge, and understands that the people he hates had their own hopes and dreams. Even if they aren't Homs. He's not my favorite video game character, but he's definitely one of my favorite lead protagonists. Because unlike most of their leads, Nintendo actually saw fit to give him a personality.

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That scene where he refuses to kill Egil is also one of my favorites, for that and a different reason. It also shows the worst side of another character (which I didn't see coming I'll admit), leads into another set of huge twists and has one of my favorite wham lines ever. "You shouldn't have done that, little brat."

 

[Groose]

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By the way, the footage from this gif is taken from Chugga's LP. I have to give credit where credit is due.​

 

[The Curious Volnutt]

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I've been trying my hand at making some gifs lately. This is only my first attempt at it, and I have things pretty well figured out now. I have a good idea of how to make the image larger, so the next one should be improved considerably. I can make a gif of pretty much any scene of Xenoblade if needed; do you guys have any suggestions?​

By the way, the footage from this gif is taken from Chugga's LP. I have to give credit where credit is due.​

Make a gif of Sharla slapping Juju
In all seriousness, the gif looks great so far!

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Hmm, I forget which area comes next.

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well there is a very small part placed inside the bionis. but I think he's talking about Makna Forest.

 

[yoonb]

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well there is a very small part placed inside the bionis. but I think he's talking about Makna Forest.

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Well it seems I've totally forgotten myself, haha. I was talking about Eryth Sea, but I do think Makna Forest is beautiful as well. That cliff with the waterfall where you fight the Telethia is one place I remember. You also get Melia here, too, my favorite character.

 

[Solfiner]

My favorite scene is

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when Dunban fights Mumkhar on Valak mountain. Not only is that scene my favorite use of Confrontation with the enemy, but so many great things happen. Dunban beats Mumkhar with only his left arm, the party meets Egil and he foreshadows that you will go to the Mechonis while he takes away Fiora.

 

[The Curious Volnutt]

My favorite scene is

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when Dunban fights Mumkhar on Valak mountain. Not only is that scene my favorite use of Confrontation with the enemy, but so many great things happen. Dunban beats Mumkhar with only his left arm, the party meets Egil and he foreshadows that you will go to the Mechonis while he takes away Fiora.

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You now, at first I was upset when they brought Fiora back. But the whole thing was done in such a way that it doesn't feel like a cop out.

 

[Solfiner]

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You now, at first I was upset when they brought Fiora back. But the whole thing was done in such a way that it doesn't feel like a cop out.

Agreed.

 

[Raccoonman_900]

Pretty sad that I won't be able to continue more Xenoblade right now, cuz vacations.

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For those wondering about where I am, I'm around Valak Mountain with… Mumkhar… and because I wasn't ready to fight him, I began exploring the area for Landmarks and experience.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

My favorite scene was:

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All of them

 

[DMurr]

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That scene where he refuses to kill Egil is also one of my favorites, for that and a different reason. It also shows the worst side of another character (which I didn't see coming I'll admit), leads into another set of huge twists and has one of my favorite wham lines ever. "You shouldn't have done that, little brat."

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Oh man, I did not see that coming at all! I almost read about the game's plot online because I didn't think I would finish the game and I'm so glad I didn't spoil that. Alvis's character was also amazing and where the took it in the end game with the full background of Meyneth and Zanza.. I was blown away. There was so much in the game, actually, where my jaw just dropped. The High Entia turning into telethia and Melia having to fight her brother. ...man.