Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[PlayfulMushroom]

Almost an hour witbout a post? Shulk not in Smash generic anime swordsman confirmed.

Good to see though even without the Gematsu leak people still se Shulk as very likely.

And as others have said wait until tomorrow to see if the Direct is fake. And even if it is real and NA only like some have suggested, then no new reveal. If it's worldwide, then #TelphiaTuesday

What? A direct? Can someone tell me more? D:

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

So, guys. I've been thinking lately...what if by some chance Shulk is a assist trophy, or worse, not in SSB4? I'm not trying to be a downer, but it is a possibility we can't ignore. How would you guys feel about that? What do you think Sakurai's reasoning would be for not having Shulk be playable?

Personally I'd be more offended if he were an assist. Just stickers and such? Fine, but assist trophy would be like "I've got a 3D Model and battle animations, but I'm not playable!"

 

[Deleted member]

So, guys. I've been thinking lately...what if by some chance Shulk is a assist trophy, or worse, not in SSB4? I'm not trying to be a downer, but it is a possibility we can't ignore. How would you guys feel about that? What do you think Sakurai's reasoning would be for not having Shulk be playable?

I would be heavily disappointed.
I'll still get the game regardless if Shulk is in or not, but he wouldn't make sense as an Assist Trophy. I can't think of what he could do as an Assist. If anything, I prefer him as an ordinary trophy or sticker; Assist Trophy feels like an insult to me.

 

[Solfiner]

Shulk is gonna be playable, those are my thoughts on the matter.

 

[Bosspon]

I would be heavily disappointed.
I'll still get the game regardless if Shulk is in or not, but he wouldn't make sense as an Assist Trophy. I can't think of what he could do as an Assist. If anything, I prefer him as an ordinary trophy or sticker; Assist Trophy feels like an insult to me.

Assists seem to usually be characters who either don't have complete movesets or who can't fit in the game because their franchises already have too many reps or are from more obscure franchises. Shulk doesn't fit with any of those criteria, so he should be fine.

 

[MegaLagann]

Shulk is gonna be playable, those are my thoughts on the matter.

I like the way this guy thinks. Sure there's still a chance that Shulk isn't playable, but recently there's been so much stuff going in his favor that i'm not even thinking about Shulk beong deconfirmed at this point.

 

[Bosspon]

I like the way this guy thinks. Sure there's still a chance that Shulk isn't playable, but recently there's been so much stuff going in his favor that i'm not even thinking about Shulk beong deconfirmed at this point.

That's thinking like a Heropon. We all are Heropons.

Not Hom-Homs.

 

[Staarih]

So, guys. I've been thinking lately...what if by some chance Shulk is a assist trophy, or worse, not in SSB4? I'm not trying to be a downer, but it is a possibility we can't ignore. How would you guys feel about that? What do you think Sakurai's reasoning would be for not having Shulk be playable?

I'd be surprised if there were no Xenoblade-content _at all_ in the game, I'm sure there'll be something at least. I'm totally rooting for Shulk being playable, I'd be a bit bummed if he wasn't, but at the end of the day... if he ends up as an AT I'd be fine with that too. It's still WAY better than nothing at all, and at that point there wouldn't really be anything else to do than accept it haha. I'd rather embrace the situation than waste my energy in disappointment. While things are looking good for Shulk, it's still hard to say 100% if he's in or not, of course, so I'll remain skeptical as I always do... but the speculation is fun and as I said, things are looking quite good for our boy, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

...I'd be so bad at making this game - I would probably try to include every wanted character in the game, afraid that all the fans and supporters would kill me if I didn't haha!

 

[Solfiner]

I think everyone can finally lay the "Shulk is only popular in japan" argument to rest now. Look at how many pages we have produced in a week!

 

[Sheddy]

I think everyone can finally lay the "Shulk is only popular in japan" argument to rest now. Look at how many pages we have produced in a week!

but he's still a animu swordfighter so he can't be in

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

but he's still a animu swordfighter so he can't be in

The colors of the Monado's arts reminds me of M&M's and I don't like M&M's, so he doesn't deserve to be in.

 

[Sheddy]

The colors of the Monado's arts reminds me of M&M's and I don't like M&M's, so he doesn't deserve to be in.

I know right and the fact he has no special traits to make him feel different he does not deserve to be in smash at all

Edit: this is why I love this board instead of getting pissy about peoples dumb counter points we just laugh at them and make fun of them XD

 

[MegaLagann]

Also a friendly reminder that Marth was the most requested newcomer in Japan pre-Melee and Sonic was the most requested newcomer in Japan pre-Brawl.

 

[Solfiner]

The guy who does X's soundtrack has made music for several animes, X is Xenoblades sequel, therefore Shulk is too anime for smash.

 

[Spazzy_D]

Okay so what's this about a leak? Guy said Ridley, K Rool and Shulk will be playable, but then also says Bandana Dee will be revealed at SDCC? Is there anything elese to this leak and why should we believe it?

The reason people are believing that leak is because the leaker mentioned that 1.) Chrom was heavily considered for Smash but was ultimately decided to not be put in the roster 2.) That Lucina was going to be in the game as an alt for Marth 3.) That Rayman was planned to be in the game, but was decided against due to animosity over Rayman Origins.

Personally? I would love it if it were true, Shulk and RIdley are my most wanted characters after all, but it doesn't pass the smell test. I would bet money on it being fake.

 

[Sheddy]

The guy who does X's soundtrack has made music for several animes, X is Xenoblades sequel, therefore Shulk is too anime for smash.

but the rap man don't lose your way man we need rap in smash just make every song rap

 

[MegaLagann]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

 

[Spazzy_D]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

If you are deeply religious and unable to separate your religious beliefs from your entertainment then perhaps the Xeno-franchise is not for you.

 

[Solfiner]

The reason people are believing that leak is because the leaker mentioned that 1.) Chrom was heavily considered for Smash but was ultimately decided to not be put in the roster 2.) That Lucina was going to be in the game as an alt for Marth 3.) That Rayman was planned to be in the game, but was decided against due to animosity over Rayman Origins.

Personally? I would love it if it were true, Shulk and RIdley are my most wanted characters after all, but it doesn't pass the smell test. I would bet money on it being fake.

So you think it's fake then? That's a bummer, man.

I have been waiting for this day.

 

[Sheddy]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

If you play you will know our name backwords it sounds satanic we can't have that type of message on smash shulk shold not be in

 

[MegaLagann]

If you are deeply religious and unable to separate your religious beliefs from your entertainment then perhaps the Xeno-franchise is not for you.

ESPECIALLY Xenogears...BILLY CONFIRMED FOR SMASH!

The reason people are believing that leak is because the leaker mentioned that 1.) Chrom was heavily considered for Smash but was ultimately decided to not be put in the roster 2.) That Lucina was going to be in the game as an alt for Marth 3.) That Rayman was planned to be in the game, but was decided against due to animosity over Rayman Origins.

Personally? I would love it if it were true, Shulk and RIdley are my most wanted characters after all, but it doesn't pass the smell test. I would bet money on it being fake.

But he's already wrong. He never mentioned Lucina being playable, just an alt. If people ignore Gematsu for getting one thing wrong why should we believe this guy?

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

ESPECIALLY Xenogears...BILLY CONFIRMED FOR SMASH!

Won't lie...that'd be pretty awesome.

Spoiler

JESSIE CANNON

 

[Sheddy]

so here's a idea what items would they use when shulk is in smash?

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

so here's a idea what items would they use when shulk is in smash?

Spoiler

Monado replaces beam sword

Riki's biter giving off random effects like burn, freeze, or poison(basically what the flower does)

 

[DuwangAnon]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

"Family Friendly Fighting Game."

Work on that alliteration, son. It's Family Friendly Fighting Fracas.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

"Family Friendly Fighting Game."

Work on that alliteration, son. It's Family Friendly Fighting Fracas.

FFFF...I like the sound of that!
It's the noise I can make if Shulk somehow doesn't make it!

 

[Solfiner]

"Family Friendly Fighting Game."

Work on that alliteration, son. It's Family Friendly Fighting Fracas.

W-what does that even mean?

 

[Sheddy]

I kind of hopes we get a new character either on the 22 if the direct is true or at comic-con because I'm greedy after robin my 2nd hope for smash I'm dying to see shulk now

 

[Andyjoe522]

I kind of like the idea of Ether Crystals being weapon items that give off various types of elemental damage, but other than that I'm having a hard time thinking of good Xenoblade items.

 

[DuwangAnon]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

Let me just say that, as a (hopefully) devout Christian myself, I am very much hype to play as God in the next Smash.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

I kind of like the idea of Ether Crystals being weapon items that give off various types of elemental damage, but other than that I'm having a hard time thinking of good Xenoblade items.

Gadolt's Rifle replaces heart containers

 

[Solfiner]

Gadolt's Rifle replaces heart containers

But Gadolt wasn't a medic. Get educated son.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

But Gadolt wasn't a medic. Get educated son. View attachment 18813

-Shakes fist-
Next time.

 

[Sheddy]

I say reki becomes the new soccer ball and you can chuckle him at enemies

 

[Virum]

I'm working on something quite cool planned in anticipation for Shulk's inevitable reveal. Gimme a few days. Trust me Bronados it will be awesome.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

Reyn replaces the clock item.

 

[Banjodorf]

So, guys. I've been thinking lately...what if by some chance Shulk is a assist trophy, or worse, not in SSB4? I'm not trying to be a downer, but it is a possibility we can't ignore. How would you guys feel about that? What do you think Sakurai's reasoning would be for not having Shulk be playable?

It's a possibility, yes. However, it seems like:

A. A real dickpunch to Monolith Soft, who've been following the Smash updates (and are probably working on the game, with or without Shulk). They also worked on Brawl, and he's known to have friends there.

B. Gives a series they know is incredibly popular worldwide (and especially in Japan) the same amount of recognition (with maybe one music track. I mean Golden Sun got one in Brawl.) as Dillon and Barbara the Bat, who are much more niche, and fit an AT role much better than someone like Shulk. (No offense to those fans.)

C. This is a great opportunity to increase the sales of their upcoming, big-budget game. I feel like they'd be better off including Shulk as an Ike clone than an AT. Dat series exposure tho.

D. I would be so cry.

Thinking about it yesterday though, it just doesn't seem...right. Shulk = Magnus?

All the AT choices so far seem like really good "assisting" choices. Magnus, Ashley (Although I feel for her fans.) Dillon, Skull Kid, etc. are all fine for an assisting role. Having that happen for Shulk (or even Isaac at this point) would leave a bad taste in my mouth.

...It's like if K. Rool was given an AT role in this game. Plz no.

 

[Solfiner]

Reyn replaces the clock item.

Every time you pick it up Reyn screams "NOW IT'S REYN TIME" at the top of his lungs.

 

[Banjodorf]

There's a song in the Xenoblade soundtrack called "The God Slaying Sword" and as a Christian I find this offensive. Screw generic anime swordsman what we don't need is heretics in my family friendly fighting game.

Clearly Palutena is enough heresy in this game already. Xenoblade content disconfirmed.

 

[Andyjoe522]

We've been talking about music for the game quite a bit, but has anyone brought up Prologue B yet?

It would probably have to be remixed some in order to loop, but overall I think it would be a good choice.