Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

#5000!
This thread came a long way... the last day was pretty amazing: how much this thread grew, how much hype, and all the new supporters! Thanks for the nice comunity we have here! Now, lets finally get to more happy subjects! I'm missing all the hype of you guys!

 

[MrHomelessHobo]

I'm probably going to get 'd, but...

The Monado isn't just a typical sword, ( what even IS a typical sword?) and has a ton of powers that become more and more interesting as the game goes on, such as: the power to buff allies, shield allies, speed up their reflexes, lock enemies out of special moves, among other things. You don't get even half a taste of it from 20-40 minutes of gameplay.

It also allows Shulk to see the future, which aids him and his allies in battle by warning him of incoming attacks and allowing time to counter, and outside by foretelling future quest objectives for side quests occasionally. Ideas on how this concept could translate to Smash vary.

Shulk isn't your "typical" JRPG protagonist, and instead of a world-saving chosen hero, he's a doubt-filled shy lab geek who sets out on a quest for vengeance with his best friend.

Shulk (and Xenoblade in general) is deserving of a spot on the roster because of its uniqueness in the Nintendo library, series popularity, overall quality, and also an important way to represent both a brand new SERIES that looks to be important for Nintendo's future, and also the now 7+ year relationship between Nintendo and Monolith Soft, who has helped on numerous miscellaneous projects since their acquisition and just grown very close to the Big N.

I hope that helps!

So another anime swordsmen

 

[Banjodorf]

Yeah! I'm glad to have you guys as my bro(nados) because this has been quite an amazing respite from everything else!

Let's keep this feeling alive for the Shulk community metagame!

@ MrHomelessHobo

If you're being serious (which I doubt), I'd recommend you read again because you missed something.

However, since you're probably just being intentionally asinine, I don't have time for small fry!

 

[Solfiner]

Yeah...Pokemon suffers from the same ****, and I always just shake my head. I'm all for people liking what they want, as long as they understand the risks and don't take it too far.

It'd be like if someone made a thread for Mumkhar (I'd totally play him btw) and kept arguing how much more likely than Shulk he is. And actually believed it.

Not gonna lie, I have actually thought about this idea before, haha.

The person who allows the hatred to blind them creates more hate.

This is my first true rodeo with Smash spec, and I'm going to be honest, a lot of it was terrible. No offense to anyone here, but there were a lot of terrible character threads and plenty of people trying to be heroes.

That said, Shulk fans have always been some of the best in my eyes. Never starting big fights, never becoming desperate, etc...I'm glad to be able to discuss him in this kind of setting.

Agreed. As someone who has lurked multiple threads for a couple of years, I have seen my fair share of stupidity, and I am really happy how this thread has turned out.

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

So another anime swordsmen

Don't come on our topic just to complain! You can say your doubts, but you should also justify yourself why he is a "another anime swordsman".

 

[Banjodorf]

Don't come on our topic just to complain! You can say your doubts, but you should also justify yourself why he is a "another anime swordsman".

I wouldn't bother. None of my visions have a positive outcome here.

 

[egaddmario]

This is so exciting. Smashboards is the reason I went out and bought Xenoblade. If all goes to plan, he's finally arrived.

Smashboards is also the reason that I went out and bought Xenoblade. I suppose this community was the reason that I even wanted Shulk in the first place.

Same with me. It's actually thanks to @BluePikmin11 that i bought Xenoblade. Much thanks. Also, i realize it's a very late response, but this thread jumped over 10 pages for me since yesterday at 5pm....And all this hype is REAAAAAALLY making me want to replay Xenoblade. I'll probably do it when Shulk is confirmed, let's be honest.

 

[Solfiner]

Yeah! I'm glad to have you guys as my bro(nados) because this has been quite an amazing respite from everything else!

Let's keep this feeling alive for the Shulk community metagame!

Spoiler

 

[MrHomelessHobo]

Yeah! I'm glad to have you guys as my bro(nados) because this has been quite an amazing respite from everything else!

Let's keep this feeling alive for the Shulk community metagame!

@ MrHomelessHobo

If you're being serious (which I doubt), I'd recommend you read again because you missed something.

However, since you're probably just being intentionally asinine, I don't have time for small fry!

All of those reasons you listed. They may make the character itself unique. But how is it going to make its gameplay not slashing with a sword?

 

[Banjodorf]

Spoiler

Spoiler

Mother****in' Shulk competitive community battle standard right here!

The future doesn't belong to you! It belongs to the Bronado!

 

[Solfiner]

All of those reasons you listed. They may make the character itself unique. But how is it going to make its gameplay not slashing with a sword?

Why is the sword the part that is important? We already have Ike, Link, Marth, toon link and metaknight who all wield swords yet fight completely different from eachother.

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

All of those reasons you listed. They may make the character itself unique. But how is it going to make its gameplay not slashing with a sword?

ITT: Swords are swords, they can only slash. The Monado is definitly not a frikkin' laser blade with a lot of other powers.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Right now, this thread feels so unhappy.
Let's change this! Quickly!

Have some Riki!

[THROWING MUSHROOMS INTENSIFIES]

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

[THROWING MUSHROOMS INTENSIFIES]

FIGHT BACK HEROPON

 

[Solfiner]

HEROPON VERY COOL!

 

[Deleted member]

HEROPON HERE TO SAVE THE DAY!

 

[Solfiner]

And thus, this became the Heropon support thread(?)

 

[MrHomelessHobo]

ITT: Swords are swords, they can only slash. The Monado is definitly not a frikkin' laser blade with a lot of other powers.

Oh boy. A laser sword. That's so different. Now I really don't want to argue anymore because I want to all sleep, so if Shulk is revealed on monday congrats to you guys.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

And thus, this became the Heropon support thread(?)

Changed my mind about Ness and Shulk. Mr. Saturn and the Nopon are the real heroes.

 

[Banjodorf]

All of those reasons you listed. They may make the character itself unique. But how is it going to make its gameplay not slashing with a sword?

The Monado has a ton of unique powers (that I've already listed) that are cast through means other than just slashing the opponent.

They're also inherently functions Link, Ike and MK (or really just all the other sword-wielders, who I'll remind you play very differently from one another already...) cannot even hope to achieve.

This is of course excluding however Sakurai plans to implement the vision mechanics. Shulk wouldn't be Shulk without that and/or the Monado powers.

I still fail to see how all the different sword styles are "generic", and yet Bowser, Mario, the Mii Brawler, hell even Fox, Peach, etc. are not, despite their tactics being lots of kicks and punches of similar degree.

Especially the first three I listed. People need to stop throwing around the word "generic" like crazy.

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

Oh boy. A laser sword. That's so different. Now I really don't want to argue anymore because I want to all sleep, so if Shulk is revealed on monday congrats to you guys.

the power to buff allies, shield allies, speed up their reflexes, lock enemies out of special moves

see the future

Seriously? I was just referring to how it looks, but the main part are still his countless powers lol.

 

[Bosspon]

Finally able to join smashboards after who knows how many tries. That said, MONADO MONDAY! IT'S REYN TIME!

 

[TORNADO BUS DRIVER]

add me as a supporter .

 

[egaddmario]

Anyone else wishing their weekend away or just me? I know we'll get him in due Reyn time, but still...

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Oh boy. A laser sword. That's so different. Now I really don't want to argue anymore because I want to all sleep, so if Shulk is revealed on monday congrats to you guys.

If you didn't want to argue, why'd you come in here spewing bullcrap? Don't judge a character you don't even know, you're making an *** of yourself.

Literally, I was just talking within the past hour about how crap like this passes me off.

 

[Bosspon]

I keep thinking that Sakurai gave a warning of three days because it's someone super awesome. That means, in my mind, either Shulk, Ridley, or Mewtwo. But I really hope it's Shulk. I played Xenoblade rather late, so I missed all the Reyn Time memes :'(

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

Saying Shulk's a generic swordsman while ignoring all of his different abilities and arts is like calling Link a generic swordsman while ignoring all of his items like bombs, arrows, hookshot, etc.

 

[Solfiner]

Well, my entire weekend will be spent mashing dat F5 key.

 

[Banjodorf]

Anyone else wishing their weekend away or just me? I know we'll get him in due Reyn time, but still...

I feel that feel. I feeeeeel that feeeel.

S'aright though, come Monday we'll have even more awesome things to discuss!

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

If you didn't want to argue, why'd you come in here spewing bullcrap? Don't judge a character you don't even know, you're making an *** of yourself.

Literally, I was just talking within the past hour about how crap like this passes me off.

Hey, at least my Ignore list isn't unused now <3
Seriously, don't get irritated by this troll. It won't do us any good.

 

[Solfiner]

Oh and by the way, thanks to this thread I can't get Rikis theme out of my head. not that i'm complaining

 

[Bosspon]

Wait a second... Three days to go until character confirmation...
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Shulk with Majora's Mask on confirmed?

 

[Solfiner]

Wait a second... Three days to go until character confirmation...
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Shulk with Majora's Mask on confirmed?

Don't get my hopes up for something that will never happen dammit!

 

[Bosspon]

Don't get my hopes up for something that will never happen dammit!

For all I know, it could be Happy Mask Salesman with the Monado instead.

 

[DMurr]

#MonadoMonday is awesome. We need to make it trend for real on twitter.

 

[Staarih]

I'm loving how active this thread suddenly became. Even if I don't have the time to read every single post...

I'm also loving the fact that Saturday is close to being over (around here) and I'll be going out tonight, making tomorrow feel even shorter than it actually is, and then it's time for Monday and (hopefully) Shulk!

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

I'm loving how active this thread suddenly became. Even if I don't have the time to read every single post...

I'm also loving the fact that Saturday is close to being over (around here) and I'll be going out tonight, making tomorrow feel even shorter than it actually is, and then it's time for Monday and (hopefully) Shulk!

TBH, I'm really enjoying all this anticipation now and I don't want everything to just end. I would really like it if we would stick together even after the reveal.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

What if......

One of Shulk alternative costumes has him dressed as a Nopon?

 

[MooseSmuggler]

TBH, I'm really enjoying all this anticipation now and I don't want everything to just end. I would really like it if we would stick together even after the reveal.

Trust me, we will. We'll just have an entire subforum instead of only a thread

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

What if......

One of Shulk alternative costumes has him dressed as a Nopon?

Bad memories of those people in pudgy dog suits with cowboy clothes...
Nopons are already pudgy though so it'd work.