The entire speculation section is closing down, actually, not just this thread.
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I have to say, the section getting closed down for real is unfortunate, as it was the reason why I joined the site in the first place. All good things come to an end, I suppose. It has been a fun ride, through the many ups and downs - being rated as the most wanted character pre-release, the havoc of the ESRB leak, the ballot and the Kremling Kampaign, the K. Rool suit and now this thread's closing. We've been let down many times, but we got up again and fought in true King K. Rool fashion.
When I joined the site, I didn't have a lot of characters who I supported so I visited almost all threads ans stuck with those which I liked. K. Rool and Isaac definitely were the first threads that caught my fancy. I wasn't too familiar with the DKC franchise so this thread actually encouraged me to go and try out the series. And now, DKC2 and DKC3 are among my most treasured games.
The thing I like the most about the Kutthroat Kommunity is that has always been very welcoming and unlike many fanbases doesn't get agitated. This is best exemplified by the bromance with Ridley fans and the friendship with the Isaac fans. It's been a pleasure to be a part of the thread for its 3.5 year run, and I look forward to the group and hopefully, our very own subforum.
King K. Rool for Smash!
(How is the group coming along,
BKupa666
?)