Heir to the Monado. Shulk General Discussion/Social Thread

[SkittleE]

Yeah. I'm just trying to avoid spoilers desperately, but accidentally found the spoiler that

Spoiler

Fiora is turned into a Mechon and that Shulk essentially becomes a god.

That's the only one I know of (and found it by complete accident). I didn't accidentally just spoil the whole game, right?

Don't you worry, I got those two things and MANY more spoiled for me while I was playing Xenoblade, and I still got surprised by the plot twists. I'd just avoid any comment sections for now if I were you.

 

[Altais]

Back in the day I remember when hardly anyone posted in this thread....

That was a long time ago. Now the posts are coming one after the other. As long as the series gets more exposure I don't mind if X, Chugga or even Gemetsu influenced new fans

Personally, I am not the least bit influenced by the leak, though I will admit part of me hopes it is true.

Depsite really loving Xenoblade Chronicles, for me Shulk was one of those characters whom I thought would be really cool to see in Super Smash Bros, but at the same time I would not be too surprised or upset if he did not make it in. But, ever since they showed off the latest trailer and gameplay footage for Xenoblade Chronicles X at E3, I have found mineself wanting Shulk even more.

Assuming Shulk is in Smash 4, I am absolutely curious to see what kind of moveset Sakurai devised for him.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

I hate roms so i've still yet to play Mother 3. Such a sad thing. Nintendo, i WANT to give you my money, why won't you take it?

I usually prefer to play the game legally too, but since you can only play MOTHER 3 through roms, I used that, and I HIGHLY recommend playing MOTHER 3 however you can. It's an amazing game.

 

[ToothiestAura]

I am really digging this song.

Here's hoping at the very least some music from this game makes it into Smash.

 

[fogbadge]

I made an account on smashboards, because I too am a supporter for Shulk in ssb4 and to ask a question.

Was this place ever suggested as a stage?

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Valak Mountain

ooo good choice

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

I am really digging this song.

Here's hoping at the very least some music from this game makes it into Smash.

I would be totally okay with it if the entire Smash Bros. soundtrack was composed only of Xenoblade, MOTHER, and Sonic music.

 

[Lamasis]

ooo good choice

I think that it is harder to find a bad place.

 

[Deleted member]

Go to the lab? Pfffffffffffffffffft. I'm too busy killing Little Bunnits, doing quests, and getting a huge amount of riches. Priority? Never heard of it.

 

[egaddmario]

I usually prefer to play the game legally too, but since you can only play MOTHER 3 through roms, I used that, and I HIGHLY recommend playing MOTHER 3 however you can. It's an amazing game.

I'll just be one of those guys Reggie will burn with a fire flower, don't mind me...

 

[Deleted member]

I play all my games legally, unless they start with an M and end with an OTHER 3. I would gladly buy it and play it again if they were to release it, but alas; that will likely never happen. I guess we'll just have to make do with Lucas in Smash Brothers for as long as he's in the game! for the record, I actually do still think Lucas will be playable, despite firmly believing in the Sal leak.

 

[Hype Train]

You know, it's surprising how few people bring up Colony 9 when discussing possible Xenoblade stages. Not that it's my favourite location or anything, but it is the hometown. And it looks pretty stunning from afar.

Really, I wouldn't mind a Skyloft/Delfino Plaza-like stage on this beauty.

 

[fogbadge]

I think that it is harder to find a bad place.

i suppose

 

[Spazzy_D]

I would be totally okay with it if the entire Smash Bros. soundtrack was composed only of Xenoblade, MOTHER, and Sonic music.

You forgot Megaman. Megaman music > Sonic music. Just saying.

 

[Morbi]

If Shulk gets in the game; I want him to have a black palette swap that changes his hair color so that I can pretend that he is a member of Asking Alexandria... and Harry Potter. The possibilities would be limitless with black-haired Shulk.

 

[AuraWielder]

You know, it's surprising how few people bring up Colony 9 when discussing possible Xenoblade stages. Not that it's my favourite location or anything, but it is the hometown. And it looks pretty stunning from afar.

Really, I wouldn't mind a Skyloft/Delfino Plaza-like stage on this beauty.

Well, I think Xenoblade can have two stages. One for Wii U, one for 3DS.
I think a Gaur Plains tour-like stage for Wii U would be best to show off the sheer graphical beauty in HD.
For 3DS, I think Colony 9 actually would be a very nice stage.

 

[Spazzy_D]

By the way, did everyone catch the Monado cameo in the X Trailer?

 

[Severn]

By the way, did everyone catch the Monado cameo in the X Trailer?

Oh, interesting find. It was already pretty obvious at the end of the trailer that the worlds were connected/the same with the nopon at the end. But this strengthens the fact even more.

 

[egaddmario]

By the way, did everyone catch the Monado cameo in the X Trailer?

So...Shulk when?

 

[ToothiestAura]

I'm fairly certain I've predicted the big twist in this game. Or at least a big twist. It's... sort of really obvious. Oh, well. I don't know how it happens at least. And I'm sure there're more secrets.

 

[TitanTeaTime]

I'm fairly certain I've predicted the big twist in this game. Or at least a big twist. It's... sort of really obvious. Oh, well. I don't know how it happens at least. And I'm sure there're more secrets.

If it's really obvious like you claim it is, then it's likely not the biggest twist.

 

[ToothiestAura]

If it's really obvious like you claim it is, then it's likely not the biggest twist.

Fair enough. I'm generally a little bit better at predicting story elements than some of my friends, but I doubt it's the biggest twist and there's already plenty I didn't see coming.

 

[Noiblade]

2 things


1. Did someone here mention that Gamestop is going to be selling Discounted Xenoblade Copies on Black Friday?
Now I have 0 knowledge on whether Nintendo can decide when and how games go on sale, but I take a Black Friday Xenoblade Sale as
A. Shulk reveal before then
B. More evidence that Shulk is going to be in.
Either way it'll boost sales.

2. it's probably been discussed, but this guy looks a hella lot like Shulk.
At least the nose, eyes, eyebrows, and hair. The clothes he's wearing doesn't look like Shulk's though. What I mean by this is, is it possible we wont get Shulk's attire? or is it possible that it may be a new alt costume?

 

[Snagrio]

2 things


1. Did someone here mention that Gamestop is going to be selling Discounted Xenoblade Copies on Black Friday?
Now I have 0 knowledge on whether Nintendo can decide when and how games go on sale, but I take a Black Friday Xenoblade Sale as
A. Shulk reveal before then
B. More evidence that Shulk is going to be in.
Either way it'll boost sales.

2. it's probably been discussed, but this guy looks a hella lot like Shulk.
At least the nose, eyes, eyebrows, and hair. The clothes he's wearing doesn't look like Shulk's though. What I mean by this is, is it possible we wont get Shulk's attire? or is it possible that it may be a new alt costume?

Could be Shulk's grown up child. Just a guess though.

 

[DraginHikari]

At this point it's hard to tell if X will have any connection to XC directly other then in name and gameplay style, that is yet to be seen.

 

[ZXMechonHunter]

2. it's probably been discussed, but this guy looks a hella lot like Shulk.
At least the nose, eyes, eyebrows, and hair. The clothes he's wearing doesn't look like Shulk's though. What I mean by this is, is it possible we wont get Shulk's attire? or is it possible that it may be a new alt costume?

Since we know X (I'm pretty sure, unless they just wanna make nopon this series' moogle) takes place in the same universe, I figured it can easily be a descendant. Although, Xeno games, while not being connected usually have characters based off of other characters from past games. Like Jin in Xenosaga looks like Citan from Xenogears, and Dickson's design being inspired by Khan Wong from Xenogears. So if not a descendant, it could also just be some random guy who happens to look like Shulk. Still sticking to the descendant thing though, if this is in the same universe.

 

[SkittleE]

I'm fairly certain I've predicted the big twist in this game. Or at least a big twist. It's... sort of really obvious. Oh, well. I don't know how it happens at least. And I'm sure there're more secrets.

Aw, sweetheart, that's cute. Heheh, really though, I'd love to hear your speculation. I always love hearing speculation.

Could be Shulk's grown up child. Just a guess though.

That's what I always thought. He looks a lot like Shulk, but he looks more like a combination of Shulk and Seven.

 

[TitanTeaTime]

oh, by the way

Just leavin this here

 

[ToothiestAura]

Aw, sweetheart, that's cute. Heheh, really though, I'd love to hear your speculation. I always love hearing speculation.

Only if you will neither confirm nor deny what I say.

 

[foolssigma]

Only if you will neither confirm nor deny what I say.

I'd love to hear some speculation too. We would be just as bad as those jerks in Chugga's comment sections if we confirmed or denied it.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

Yes, tell us your speculation!!! So we can be all "That may or may not be right and I really want to tell you but I can't!"

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

I've been thinking that the two warring "alien races" (In Xenoblade X) are the Mechons and the Bionis' troops whomever they may be making it a prequel but that wouldn't make much sense now would it?

 

[ToothiestAura]

Alright. What I'm thinking:

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Well, obviously I have no idea of the specifics, but I think that the Mechon with faces are actually Homs that were somehow converted into Mechon. Perhaps they don't actually eat the Homs (because honestly why would robots eat?), but rather convert them into more advanced Mechon. Also, ol' Metal Face with the claws is so obviously Dunban's friend with the claw weapons from the game's opening Battle of Sword Valley sequence that it almost hurts.

A further observation is that talking Mechon sound stupid.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

I'd prefer a sequel (direct or spiritual, I don't care) to a prequel, myself. It's just...

Spoiler: Endgame spoilers!

If it were a distant prequel, you'd end up fighting for nothing, since everything is obliterated before Xenoblade starts. It'd make your whole quest feel worthless.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

Alright. What I'm thinking:

Spoiler

Well, obviously I have no idea of the specifics, but I think that the Mechon with faces are actually Homs that were somehow converted into Mechon. Perhaps they don't actually eat the Homs (because honestly why would robots eat?), but rather convert them into more advanced Mechon. Also, ol' Metal Face with the claws is so obviously Dunban's friend with the claw weapons from the game's opening Battle of Sword Valley sequence that it almost hurts.

A further observation is that talking Mechon sound stupid.

That may or may not be right and I really want to tell you but I can't!

 

[TitanTeaTime]

That may or may not be right and I really want to tell you but I can't!

What he said

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

I'd prefer a sequel (direct or spiritual, I don't care) to a prequel, myself. It's just...

Spoiler: Endgame spoilers!

If it were a distant prequel, you'd end up fighting for nothing, since everything is obliterated before Xenoblade starts. It'd make your whole quest feel worthless.

Spoiler: Xenoblade Finale Spoilers!

It could also work as a sequel if that is actually Shulk in that first trailer as he's an Immortal god now

It could even be an entirely different universe for the same reason as above.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

Spoiler: Xenoblade Finale Spoilers!

It could also work as a sequel if that is actually Shulk in that first trailer as he's an Immortal god now

It could even be an entirely different universe for the same reason as above.

Spoiler: Endgame Spoilers.

Pretty sure he gave up his godhood after the universe was remade.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Spoiler: Endgame Spoilers.

Pretty sure he gave up his godhood after the universe was remade.

Hence "Alternate Universe."
Anything that is of one universe can still exist in another albeit the elements of one universe will be manipulated in different ways in another universe.
It's a weird thing to think about and I highly doubt they use it as a plot point in the next game but it's always a possibility.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

Hence "Alternate Universe."
Anything that is of one universe can still exist in another albeit the elements of one universe will be manipulated in different ways in another universe.
It's a weird thing to think about and I highly doubt they use it as a plot point in the next game but it's always a possibility.

Well this IS Monolith Soft we're talking about.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Well this IS Monolith Soft we're talking about.

Agreed the people who made all the Xeno games and Chrono Trigger.
There is absolutely no telling what they'll do for the story in the new game.