Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[False Sense]

I've heard a lot of people compare Shulk to pre-Brawl Isaac, which I don't agree with at all. Isaac was more or less a "He would be cool and unique in smash." while Shulk has A LOT going for him, like the Sakurai Monado tweet, voice actor tweets etc etc.

Hasn't Sakurai said that he doesn't want to give fans false hope in regards to Smash with his tweets?

 

[T.R "River"]

BITF D: Why is this amazing webcomic ending

Just wait, they'll announce "SmashBros.forWiiU&3DS in the Family" once the game comes out

 

[Banjodorf]

I've heard a lot of people compare Shulk to pre-Brawl Isaac, which I don't agree with at all. Isaac was more or less a "He would be cool and unique in smash." while Shulk has A LOT going for him, like the Sakurai Monado tweet, voice actor tweets etc etc.

Besides, please don't hate me, but a magic and swords-based moveset is what I'd envisioned for Isaac, and that's already partially taken up by a newcomer. I dunno, somehow I can't justify having two battle magey characters.

Even more besides, Xenoblade is a continuing first-party series made by the company voted Nintendo's closest first party companion in recent years. That beat out Intelligent Systems, people.

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I'd...still 100% main that, and I'm one of those people who still thinks Jigglypuff has no business being in this game, and I don't enjoy the playstyle, and yet would be absolutely forced to main Jiggly Shulk. Anything for Shulk.

 

[Solfiner]

Hasn't Sakurai said that he doesn't want to give fans false hope with his tweets?

Yes, but that tweet still proves that Sakurai knows about Xenoblade. (And is maybe even a fan of the series.) The voice actor tweets are completely usable as hard evidence though.

 

[False Sense]

Yes, but that tweet still proves that Sakurai knows about Xenoblade. (And is maybe even a fan of the series.) The voice actor tweets are completely usable as hard evidence though.

Didn't the voice actor say that he was working on some projects, or something like that? That doesn't necessarily have to be Smash.

 

[Solfiner]

Didn't the voice actor say that he was working on some projects, or something like that? That doesn't necessarily have to be Smash.

He has only done notable voice acting for two games (Xenoblade and Dragon age), and he confirmed that he is doing work on the next Dragon age one month before that tweet. The Shintaro Asanuma tweet has a Xenoblade_fes14 hashtag. In that same tweet he mentions how he wants to bring everyone good news soon.

 

[Banjodorf]

Yes, but that tweet still proves that Sakurai knows about Xenoblade. (And is maybe even a fan of the series.) The voice actor tweets are completely usable as hard evidence though.

Didn't they both get posted around the same time, too? Since the X localization isn't likely to happen until a couple months before the game comes out, and it's not about Inquisition (both because Adam already talked about that, and the Japanese VA wouldn't have been doing stuff for that, especially with #Xenoblade. (#SmashBros would've been the biggest give-away of all time.

So...yeah.

 

[Spazzy_D]

Didn't the voice actor say that he was working on some projects, or something like that? That doesn't necessarily have to be Smash.

The Japanese voice actor hash tagged it #Xenoblade, and the British one cited multiple exciting video game projects, and all he is really known for is Xenoblade and Dragon Age.

 

[Solfiner]

Didn't they both get posted around the same time, too? Since the X localization isn't likely to happen until a couple months before the game comes out, and it's not about Inquisition (both because Adam already talked about that, and the Japanese VA wouldn't have been doing stuff for that, especially with #Xenoblade. (#SmashBros would've been the biggest give-away of all time.

So...yeah.

Don't forget the several re-tweets from Monolithsoft either.

 

[T.R "River"]

Didn't they both get posted around the same time, too? Since the X localization isn't likely to happen until a couple months before the game comes out, and it's not about Inquisition (both because Adam already talked about that, and the Japanese VA wouldn't have been doing stuff for that, especially with #Xenoblade. (#SmashBros would've been the biggest give-away of all time.

So...yeah.

The Japanese VA tweeted about it too?! Didn't hear about that one!

 

[Solfiner]

The Japanese VA tweeted about it too?! Didn't hear about that one!

Yup! Shulk is extremely likely.

 

[T.R "River"]

Plus, Howden's fear of revealing who exactly he did voice work for.....smells like Sakurai

 

[Banjodorf]

Plus, Howden's fear of revealing who exactly he did voice work for.....smells like Sakurai

I can just picture Sakurai going around breaking people's legs who leak stuff about Smash.

You just hear a knock at the door,, and unsuspectingly open it, only to find

waiting for you. Just that face. (and then your broken limbs.)

 

[Solfiner]

I can just picture Sakurai going around breaking people's legs who leak stuff about Smash.

You just hear a knock at the door,, and unsuspectingly open it, only to find

waiting for you. Just that face. (and then your broken limbs.)

You open the door, to find no one.

Then, you suddenly hear a faint *laughs*
You look down, and you see Heropon Sakurai!

 

[Sheddy]

I can just picture Sakurai going around breaking people's legs who leak stuff about Smash.

You just hear a knock at the door,, and unsuspectingly open it, only to find

waiting for you. Just that face. (and then your broken limbs.)

and then next time he'll cut off your fingers and tongue so you can't let out a leak again

 

[T.R "River"]

I can just picture Sakurai going around breaking people's legs who leak stuff about Smash.

You just hear a knock at the door,, and unsuspectingly open it, only to find

waiting for you. Just that face. (and then your broken limbs.)

"I am the one who knocks"

 

[Oracle_Summon]

Do you guys think Shulk will have much trouble in Smash Run?

 

[Sheddy]

Do you guys think Shulk will have much trouble in Smash Run?

actually did not think of that if he plays like I think he will a fast glass canon maybe as long as he does not get beat up to much in it

 

[DuwangAnon]

You open the door, to find no one.

Then, you suddenly hear a faint *laughs*
You look down, and you see Heropon Sakurai!

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Wait, so after you see the Sakuriki, you hear someone say the word "laughs"? That's weird.

 

[Solfiner]

Wait, so after you see the Sakuriki, you hear someone say the word "laughs"? That's weird.

No, it's BEFORE you see the Heropon. Get it right bro.

 

[T.R "River"]

I don't know if it's been discussed before, but how do you think the "Break-Topple-Daze" thing could work in Shulk's moveset? Personally I think it would be a cool Final Smash (Chain Attack) that would deal damage and knock down everyone on stage.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

actually did not think of that if he plays like I think he will a fast glass canon maybe as long as he does not get beat up to much in it

Do you think Shulk Players will have the hardest time in Smash Run or could they rely on certain attacks to minimize the troubles they come across?

 

[Banjodorf]

Do you think Shulk Players will have the hardest time in Smash Run or could they rely on certain attacks to minimize the troubles they come across?

I think (if Shulk is a glass cannon) that you'd just have to be smart about avoiding enemies. I still think someone like DK is going to have the hardest time, more item slots nonwithstanding. In the beginning his jump height and run speed seem like they'd just be a HUGE kick in the nuts.

Ganondorf will probably have the same issues.

 

[T.R "River"]

Do you think Shulk Players will have the hardest time in Smash Run or could they rely on certain attacks to minimize the troubles they come across?

I think Smash Run was designed to be suitable for any character you pick.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I think Smash Run was designed to be suitable for any character you pick.

Well, some characters will have a harder time than others when it comes to the game, so I thought: "Which character would have a hard time in this mode?".

 

[Sheddy]

characters that can get around quickly I think will get the easiest time like sonic and little mac since they can ko people quickly and get around quickly

 

[Solfiner]

I can't wait to see Shulk with all of the silly items. It will be amazing.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I can't wait to see Shulk with all of the silly items. It will be amazing.

Tanooki Suit and Bunny Ears? Hehehehhehehehehehe.

Reyn: *Looks at Shulk with those items*

 

[zippy3214]

Shulk will probably have trouble going vertically in Smash Run. I don't view him as the type with a lot of aerial movement.

 

[Kikkipoptart12]

I can't wait to see Shulk with all of the silly items. It will be amazing.

Tanooki ears Shulk for the win.

 

[Sheddy]

Shulk will probably have trouble going vertically in Smash Run. I don't view him as the type with a lot of aerial movement.

besides for Air slash or manado Cyclone yeah I can agree

 

[DuwangAnon]

I'd figure Shulk would at least be halfway decent in the air, seeing how he has several Artes where he basically levitates during their execution.

 

[Sheddy]

I'd figure Shulk would at least be halfway decent in the air, seeing how he has several Artes where he basically levitates during their execution.

he'll be more ground based though IMO

 

[T.R "River"]

I'd figure Shulk would at least be halfway decent in the air, seeing how he has several Artes where he basically levitates during their execution.

Speaking of characters levitating, has anyone questioned how or why Robin is just strait up floating mid air in his reveal trailer? Like after watching it a few times I realized that it's kinda random.

he'll be more ground based though IMO

It could go either way IMO, I mean Link can barely jump in Zelda games with the exception of Zelda II, however his air game's pretty gnarly.

 

[Solfiner]

I'd figure Shulk would at least be halfway decent in the air, seeing how he has several Artes where he basically levitates during their execution.

I totally agree.

 

[SilverSoul24]

he'll be more ground based though IMO

Agreed. Don't ask me why, but Shulk gives me the impression that he'll have a fast falling speed. Maybe it's that bulky-looking Monado.

Also, Jungle Shulk as an alt. costume, por favor.

 

[Solfiner]

It's 05:40 here and I don't want to sleep. What am I doing with my life? GIFS. Eh, it's worth it.

 

[DuwangAnon]

Agreed. Don't ask me why, but Shulk gives me the impression that he'll have a fast falling speed. Maybe it's that bulky-looking Monado.

Also, Jungle Shulk as an alt. costume, por favor.

No, the reason Shulk is so good at falling is because it's practically a game mechanic. JUMPING OFF OF HIGH PLACES~
But seriously, those that have played Xenoblade know the temptation of jumping from massive cliffs. And succumbing to said temptation and dying.
Solfner, I'm lookin' at you.

But anyway, what do you guys think happened to the gang after the end? I mean, I'm of the personal opinion that Melia didn't go quite unnoticed by Shulk, despite what many may think.

 

[Sheddy]

the second we see something xenoblade in smash shulk is 100% in I think that's why we've not seen anythign xenoblade related because it'll be a clear give away of shulk in smash

 

[Solfiner]

No, the reason Shulk is so good at falling is because it's practically a game mechanic. JUMPING OFF OF HIGH PLACES~
But seriously, those that have played Xenoblade know the temptation of jumping from massive cliffs. And succumbing to said temptation and dying.
Solfner, I'm lookin' at you.

But anyway, what do you guys think happened to the gang after the end? I mean, I'm of the personal opinion that Melia didn't go quite unnoticed by Shulk, despite what many may think.

When I jump off cliffs, it must always be with Reyn. "ALLEY-OOP"