Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[MooseSmuggler]

I like the idea of it rewinding time, but I realized a technical problem with that. The second Shulk hits someone, they'll no longer be doing what they were. Assuming the game redoes all the button presses, wouldn't it freak out if the person was no longer in their original position?

For example, someone does a jab followed by a forward smash. Wouldn't the vision-controlled AI freak out if Shulk knocked them off the stage during the jab? Like, what would it do, still attempt to do the Smash and do a forward air instead? The only thing I could think of is that Shulk hitting someone breaks the vision's control on that person, which could work I suppose.

Edit: @False Sense hit the nail on the head, using canon to boot xD

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I like the idea of it rewinding time, but I realized a technical problem with that. The second Shulk hits someone, they'll no longer be doing what they were. Assuming the game redoes all the button presses, wouldn't it freak out if the person was no longer in their original position?

For example, someone does a jab followed by a forward smash. Wouldn't the vision-controlled AI freak out if Shulk knocked them off the stage during the jab? Like, what would it do, still attempt to do the Smash and do a forward air instead? The only thing I could think of is that Shulk hitting someone breaks the vision's control on that person, which could work I suppose.

That is the problem with the visions working like they do in the games. The only way they would work in a Final Smash without giving the game unnecessary issues is to make visions give Shulk near invincibility.

Edit: Insta dodging aka no hitbox.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I like Chain Attack better for a Final Smash, it fits more naturally than putting the complex vision mechanics in there.

 

[T.R "River"]

Well with Hyrule Warriors coming out this week, and a supposed TV stream on Tuesday, it's highly likely. I'm more confident it'll be Ness's return as Earthbound's Japanese anniversary is this month, but the Gematsu leaker is insisting Shulk's reveal is coming soon. So yeah, hype abounds.

Has the Gematsu leaker been leaking more? I haven't been paying attention to him.

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

I like Chain Attack better for a Final Smash, it fits more naturally than putting the complex vision mechanics in there.

I would like that as well, but it would seem to be too much like Robin's final smash, imo.

 

[T.R "River"]

It could make Shulk invincible during his Final Smash, not being damageable since he sees up coming attacks while the Monado is fully powered.

So just Monado Speed + Visions or whatever? Kinda like an invincibility star item..... Simple but fitting

 

[Sheddy]

Has the Gematsu leaker been leaking more? I haven't been paying attention to him.

only thing I heard is he explained that the reason Chrom did not make it was the reason sakuria said a few days after he said that and that Shulk is still on his way

 

[T.R "River"]

only thing I heard is he explained that the reason Chrom did not make it was the reason sakuria said a few days after he said that and that Shulk is still on his way

I sure hope so

 

[ThatLunaticFeline]

Has the Gematsu leaker been leaking more? I haven't been paying attention to him.

The last thing he publicly announced was after Robin's reveal, saying that Shulk was still on his way and that he only know s what they have and not when they show it.

 

[RawstyleEevee]

The last thing he publicly announced was after Robin's reveal, saying that Shulk was still on his way and that he only know s what they have and not when they show it.

If Intelligent Systems retweets this time, Shulk's coming due we then have proof Sakurai switched the trailers on Monado Monday

 

[MooseSmuggler]

If Intelligent Systems retweets this time, Shulk's coming due we then have proof Sakurai switched the trailers on Monado Monday

In all seriousness, I don't think there was a switch-up. I mean, the trailer had Captain Falcon alongside two Fire Emblem reps perfectly timed for anniversaries involving both franchises. That had to be intentional, for that exact combination to happen. Why else would the good Captain of all people be revealed in the trailer, when he has nothing to do with Fire Emblem?

 

[Oracle_Summon]

If Intelligent Systems retweets this time, Shulk's coming due we then have proof Sakurai switched the trailers on Monado Monday

Watch it be 1-Up Studios and/or Retro Studios.

 

[ThatLunaticFeline]

Watch it be 1-Up Studios and/or Retro Studios.

I wouldn't be surprised, honestly. Sakurai probably even trolls the developers of the games represented in Smash by saying "Oh yeah, Shulk's trailer is coming on Monday, wanna retweet?"

Monolith: "Oh sweet, yeah, thanks for letting us know!"

And then Sakurai laughed.

 

[BluePikmin11]

If Monolift Soft tweets I'm just going to say it's probably not going to be Shulk, it will be a cold prank again.

 

[Sheddy]

they've tweeted each direct that a characters been announce if I'm correct right?

 

[RawstyleEevee]

Watch it be 1-Up Studios and/or Retro Studios.

Perhaps if we get a regular direct this month, they could show Shulk in Smash & if he is going to play a role in Xenoblade Chronicles X(even as DLC would be a nice promotion)

Can contain Major Xenoblade Spoilers

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or they show his descendant as a playable character in Xenoblade Chronicles X, but for some reason Shulk's child has High Entia wings (Raises Flameshield for the Fiora fans)

 

[RawstyleEevee]

they've tweeted each direct that a characters been announce if I'm correct right?

I know that they have retweeted the direct were Little Mac was shown, but don't know about Greninja & Rosalina, the most suspicious one was the FE one though, due the Little Mac direct had Xenoblade X content

 

[dezeray112]

The last thing he publicly announced was after Robin's reveal, saying that Shulk was still on his way and that he only know s what they have and not when they show it.

Another thing to add, Sal did send an e-message back to him regarding about the lack of Shulk and Chrom's situation if I recall.

 

[Chalphy]

If Intelligent Systems retweets this time, Shulk's coming due we then have proof Sakurai switched the trailers on Monado Monday

In fairness, it should be recognized that Yuichiro Takeda had worked as a writer for the F-Zero anime.

 

[MooseSmuggler]

Perhaps if we get a regular direct this month, they could show Shulk in Smash & if he is going to play a role in Xenoblade Chronicles X(even as DLC would be a nice promotion)

Can contain Major Xenoblade Spoilers

Spoiler

or they show his descendant as a playable character in Xenoblade Chronicles X, but for some reason Shulk's child has High Entia wings (Raises Flameshield for the Fiora fans)

The trailer stated that the events of X happen in 2050-something, so no, that won't be the case.

 

[RawstyleEevee]

The trailer stated that the events of X happen in 2050-something, so no, that won't be the case.

This what makes me the most Hyped for X, due we only know such a small portion of the story(well only the setting kinda), so we are most likely once again in for a spectacular journey like the first Xenoblade

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

I wonder how long X is gonna be. It better be at least just as long as Xenoblade Chronicles.

 

[ThatLunaticFeline]

I wonder how long X is gonna be. It better be at least just as long as Xenoblade Chronicles.

I'd be surprised if it wasn't longer. It's on the Wii U, greater disc space and all that...

 

[Solfiner]

Yeah, I don't think there is any need to worry about game length. Xenoblade was on the Wii, and it's one of the most fully packed games I have ever played.

 

[Aurablade]

I hope for a lot of Side Quests too, and maybe some differents ways to get to the end. Or maybe different endings. It would be perfect.

 

[ChibiIceClimberz]

Little Mac is probably the only character to receive a developer retweet, but we could also include Captain Falcon if Takeda really did intend to tease him rather than Shulk. Other than Smash, employees of Platinum Games and Monolith Soft have always retweeted Nintendo's announcements to let people know that their games are going to be shown.

 

[Andyjoe522]

Ok guys, lets just leave it at this: If Soraya Saga retweets a Smash announcement, we can get hyped. If it's anyone else at Monolith Soft, stay skeptical.

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

I hope for a lot of Side Quests too, and maybe some differents ways to get to the end. Or maybe different endings. It would be perfect.

Indeed. I do wonder what kind of relationships the customizable protagonist will have with the other characters, whether they be romantic or not though.

 

[Noiblade]

One idea I had would be that using the Final Smash activates a "vision," where all the opponents continue to move normally while Shulk stands still until the "vision" ends. Once it does, all the opponents are locked into whatever they were doing during the "vision." Basically, the vision records their movements and locks them into it for a certain period of time, allowing Shulk to use the knowledge of what's going to happen to his advantage. However, once Shulk does something to the opponents while they're locked in their predestined actions, that will change the future and allow them to move normally again. Maybe Shulk could also get a power boost to make the Final Smash more effective.

I'm not sure how practical the idea is, but it's one possible use of the visions.

Yeah, I had a similar idea awhile back that I posted here. Maybe something to add to this is, once you press B nothing changes the aura around shulk stays the same for the next couple of seconds like normal, this way, your opponents don't know when you've activated it or when or when not to do something.(Though that sounds a little OP)

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Indeed. I do wonder what kind of relationships the customizable protagonist will have with the other characters, whether they be romantic or not though.

I'm absolutely sure there will be some sort of romance involved, so you definitely shouldn't worry about that.

 

[T.R "River"]

I'm currently working on a little Xenoblade-related project, I'll upload some photos eventually

 

[Solfiner]

Xenoblade + optional romance = FE: Awakening S-support

You guys are only feeding the flame that is Shulk X Fem Robin shipping.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

I'm currently working on a little Xenoblade-related project, I'll upload some photos eventually

If I like any of the photos may I use them in my signature?

 

[ThatLunaticFeline]

Xenoblade + optional romance = FE: Awakening S-support

You guys are only feeding the flame that is Shulk X Fem Robin shipping.

Why does it have to be fem-Robin?

Everyone knows Shulk and Reyn are more than just friends...

 

[Solfiner]

Why does it have to be fem-Robin?

Everyone knows Shulk and Reyn are more than just friends...

Glad to know I'm not the only one who finds their interactions a bit "homo-erotic" so to say...

 

[Andyjoe522]

Xenoblade + optional romance = FE: Awakening S-support

You guys are only feeding the flame that is Shulk X Fem Robin shipping.

(Mostly because any God that tries will likely end up dead.)
But yeah, having romantic options for XCX would be an absolutely awesome addition.

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

This is how the romantic confessions will happen:

Character: Oh __ is it okay if I tell you something?
__: .....?
Character: I love you. Wanna S support and have some future children?
__: o_O

S support established.

 

[Solfiner]

This is how the romantic confessions will happen:

Character: Oh __ is it okay if I tell you something?
__: .....?
Character: I love you. Wanna S support and have some future Xenobabies?
__: o_O

S support established.

Fixed.

 

[MooseSmuggler]

(Mostly because any God that tries will likely end up dead.)
But yeah, having romantic options for XCX would be an absolutely awesome addition.

Indeed, though I do hope that if they do, that opposite-sex romance won't be the only option. It'd be a bit boring and overly heteronormative

 

[Solfiner]

Indeed, though I do hope that if they do, that opposite-sex romance won't be the only option. It'd be a bit boring and overly heteronormative

Yeah, I agree. I do love me some variety.