Namco Character discussion

[8-peacock-8]

It's mostly Pac-Man Vs. Lloyd for the Namco spot. It's possible that another Namco character could claim it though. (considering the situation with Tekken)

 

[Opossum]

How about 4? (I also agree as well).

And me makes ten...I think.

 

[Powerstars]

And me makes ten...I think.

Nice Spongebob reference, man! Anyways, I make 6...

 

[GiantBreadbug]

I've already said this in thread, but I prefer no Namco rep.

If we have to have one (and I do sorta expect one), it's gotta be Pac-Man. Gotta.

 

[Jhonnykiller45]

I'm pretty sure that at least 99% of us agree that if we must have a Namco rep, it has to be Pac-Man.

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

I want Nightmare over Pac-Man but that's entirely personal bias.

 

[Deleted member]

If I could have ANY NB character, it'd be a Digimon.
Either Agumon for practicality, or Leomon for bias.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

I would rather Lloyd Irving than anybody else.

 

[N3ON]

Personally I want Klonoa or KOS-MOS over Pac-Man, but of the characters that actually have a chance I'd agree with wanting Pac-Man the most.

 

[Ove]

If I could have ANY NB character, it'd be a Digimon.
Either Agumon for practicality, or Leomon for bias.

Digimon Rumble Arena was a fun game XD

 

[3Bismyname]

If I could have ANY NB character, it'd be a Digimon.
Either Agumon for practicality, or Leomon for bias.

Agumon would be beast. his final smash could be him turning into Wargreymon and using his Terraforce attack

 

[Hoots]

I'm pretty sure that at least 99% of us agree that if we must have a Namco rep, it has to be Pac-Man.

This sums up my opinion on a Namco rep perfectly. Honestly, I don't think Namco warrants or deserves a rep in Smash Bros. I actually hate the idea of Pacman being playable. HOWEVER, if the alternative is a Tekken character or a generic sword user, I have to pick the lesser evil.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

This sums up my opinion on a Namco rep perfectly. Honestly, I don't think Namco warrants or deserves a rep in Smash Bros. I actually hate the idea of Pacman being playable. HOWEVER, if the alternative is a Tekken character or a generic sword user, I have to pick the lesser evil.

It pisses me off when people call sword users in Smash generic. I'm not an even close to being an expert on real life sword-fighting, and I can tell you that there are tons of different types of swords that are held and used in tons of different types of ways. And just in terms of Smash, of the 5 sword users in Brawl(Link, Toonie, Marth, Ike, Meta Kight), only two of them are even remotely similar. Unless you're also going to complain that characters who beat people up with their fists are generic as well, the generic sword user "argument" just doesn't hold water.

 

[Pichu4SSB4]

Besides, didn't Sakurai already neglect the idea of including Tekken characters to the roster?

 

[Deleted member]

No.

Sakurai has said nothing on the matter.

 

[Pichu4SSB4]

Oh, wait.

Bandai Namco are skeptical about the inclusion of Tekken characters, not Sakurai. My bad.

Though Sakurai has stated including non-Nintendo characters is not his biggest priority is what i've heard.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Oh, wait.

Bandai Namco are skeptical about the inclusion of Tekken characters, not Sakurai. My bad.

Though Sakurai has stated including non-Nintendo characters is not his biggest priority is what i've heard.

Which is why there should be at least 2-3 third party characters since I figured it be small enough.

 

[8-peacock-8]

2-4 could be a good amount. Not too big and not too small.

 

[Metal Overlord]

How about just one new third party

 

[Ember Reaper]

How about just one new third party

I agree, and it's all I thought for quite some time. My current roster has 4, but id rather swap out my fourth third party for a different nintendo character

 

[livan]

Personally I want Klonoa or KOS-MOS over Pac-Man, but of the characters that actually have a chance I'd agree with wanting Pac-Man the most.

Totally agreed with u n_n

 

[Deleted member]

HER, from Namco, HER and no one else, she would make an amazing character.

Spoiler

Also, if any Tekken/Soul Calibur characters make the cut, I'll be disappointed. Lloyd and the girl from Xenosaga are more interesting. Also, Why Pacman? He seems boring to me.

 

[8-peacock-8]

Yeah they would be interesting. Unfortunately, their chances are pretty much **** when compared to Pac-Man. (Lloyd only has a good chance because one of the team members working on Smash wants to push for a Tales character.)

 

[Gene]

How about just one new third party

Agreed.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Yeah they would be interesting. Unfortunately, their chances are pretty much **** when compared to Pac-Man. (Lloyd only has a good chance because one of the team members working on Smash wants to push for a Tales character.)

That and he has fairly consistent appearances on Nintendo consoles.

 

[Tweezer Salad]

Yoshimitsu


a Soul Calibur AND a tekken character. Kill 2 birds with one stone, everyone wins.
One costume is his SC, the other is Tekken.

 

[JPW]

Yoshimitsu


a Soul Calibur AND a tekken character. Kill 2 birds with one stone, everyone wins.
One costume is his SC, the other is Tekken.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytQEQvcqIA

 

[livan]

Klonoa could fit if Tails join too n_n

 

[Gamingboy]

I'm still of the opinion Pac-Man would be an ideal addition to Smash. I mean, SSB is a game featuring video game legends. And there are few video game legends bigger than Pac-Man. And Ms. Pac-Man could be an alternate costume!

 

[mewi]

Cmon KOS-MOS we love you!

 

[3Bismyname]

Cmon KOS-MOS we love you!

this quote fills me with sadness

 

[mewi]

this quote fills me with sadness

Why does it fill you with sadness? o.o The game has ENOUGH male characters, just saying -___-

 

[3Bismyname]

Why does it fill you with sadness? o.o The game has ENOUGH male characters, just saying -___-

and that there made it worse. ok there is no need for another female character if the only thing she truly offers is one less pole. that's really the poorest reason to add a character and i'll direct you to this thread as to why.
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=325491

Kos-Mos is from a series with a substantially lower fanbase and marketability when compared to almost all other Namco properties. not only that but Xenosaga is better known on a rival platform. i am aware it has also been on Nintendo platforms but it is still better known on Playstation systems.

 

[N3ON]

What, so we can't voice our support for a Namco character we would like to see included in a thread about Namco characters just because she is unlikely? No one was pretending she had any kind of real shot.

Ofc being female is a poor reason for inclusion, but I personally would also be very happy if KOS-MOS was included because I like the character and what she could bring to Smash. I know she won't get in, that doesn't mean I can't voice my support for her. Especially in the most fitting thread to do so.

I'd much rather see her over any Tekken or SC character, even if they are more likely. Hell, her and Klonoa are my most wanted Namco characters (if we need to get a Namco rep), and some of the least likely to be included, but that doesn't mean I can't show my support for them.

 

[mewi]

and that there made it worse. ok there is no need for another female character if the only thing she truly offers is one less pole. that's really the poorest reason to add a character and i'll direct you to this thread as to why.
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=325491

Kos-Mos is from a series with a substantially lower fanbase and marketability when compared to almost all other Namco properties. not only that but Xenosaga is better known on a rival platform. i am aware it has also been on Nintendo platforms but it is still better known on Playstation systems.

Talk about building a strawman, I simply stated that there is enough male characters in this game, that isn't meaning that is the only reason why I'd pick KOS-MOS as a character for the game. So faulty assumptions are faulty.

If you want to talk about shallow, your only reason seems to be "Because he is popular" your only actual defense.

Now, since you insist on over complicating my one minor sentence ( a disrespectful rage if you ask me, which does actually sadden me :3 )

Why KOS-MOS? Because she is strong, she actually has moves, she has elegance to her, she is of pure beauty, and most importantly, she actually has a plot. I actually played the entire Xeno series, KOS-MOS is part of my heart and always will be. What is Pac Man's plot? Punching something, or eating a few pixels? Sorry but that is the limit of what he can do. Pure boring ^__^

and sorry, if I want to support for more female characters in an otherwise male character dominated game, I can, and my support would be valid. So too bad.

 

[3Bismyname]

What, so we can't voice our support for a Namco character we would like to see included in a thread about Namco characters just because she is unlikely? No one was pretending she had any kind of real shot.

Ofc being female is a poor reason for inclusion, but I personally would also be very happy if KOS-MOS was included because I like the character and what she could bring to Smash. I know she won't get in, that doesn't mean I can't voice my support for her. Especially in the most fitting thread to do so.

I'd much rather see her over any Tekken or SC character, even if they are more likely. Hell, her and Klonoa are my most wanted Namco characters (if we need to get a Namco rep), and some of the least likely to be included, but that doesn't mean I can't show my support for them.

i didnt say you can't support her. i said why she's unlikely and why i hate the idea of her inclusion. mewi asked why that quote made me sad and i responded. if i offended im sorry but hey she asked.

 

[mewi]

i didnt say you can't support her. i said why she's unlikely and why i hate the idea of her inclusion. mewi asked why that quote made me sad and i responded. if i offended im sorry but hey she asked.

If everyone did what was popular, we'd all be playing Call of Duty Black Ops *shivers*

 

[Deleted member]

Wanting to support an unlikely character? Not a problem. I support Wreck-It Ralph of all people.

Trying to bring gender as a primary reason why they should be in and claiming that there is "enough" of the opposing gender? That's where we get into sexism.

Rule of thumb is, what genitals a character has nor the color of their skin should not determine who should get in.

 

[mewi]

Wanting to support an unlikely character? Not a problem. I support Wreck-It Ralph of all people.

Trying to bring gender as a primary reason why they should be in and claiming that there is "enough" of the opposing gender? That's where we get into sexism.

Rule of thumb is, what genitals a character has nor the color of their skin should not determine who should get in.

So you don't think that the world's population being more female than male, and having a game that is what? 90% male characters, a sexist position?

You might want to look up the definition of sexism, before engaging in an argument about sexism. Wanting more female characters, isn't "sexist" it is logical.

 

[3Bismyname]

If everyone did what was popular, we'd all be playing Call of Duty Black Ops *shivers*

I agree Black Ops sucks.

i never said it was all about popularity, but it does play a large enough role that it does need to be taken into account. i say Pac-Man's likely cause he's a mascot, a Tekken character is likely cause it is Namco's biggest franchise at the moment, a Tales of character is likely cause one of the creators of the series is working on Sm4sh. these series just have more working for them then Xenosaga does. if we were to talk about Kos-Mos becoming DLC for PSASBR then it has a decently strong leg to stand on. but for Smash it has more obstacles than assistance.