New Smash Bros for WiiU

[Starphoenix]

I was actually suggesting you rotate it 45º to the right. You barely nudged it. XP

Well you when you just say "rotate" it is a little ambiguous don't you think? hahaha

Stupid transparency isn't working either... Time to go look at that.

I always equate "FF" to Final Fantasy, but I'm not sure how it's that...

...

 

[SwayneGang]

Nevermind. Most people probably won't get it as a joke.

I don't joke. The characters I've suggested? I'm dead serious about wanting to see them in Smash Bros. Their all "age appropriate" aren't they?

 

[OmegaXXII]

Ah...no!!! They are not in any way just because they are relevant. <_<

 

[Artsy Omni]

Not quite 45º, but I'll stop being picky. It's not mine. =P

You can have transparency with a jpg. It has no alpha channel.

And is it Final Fantasy or not? =P I'm so confused.

 

[Starphoenix]

I don't joke. The characters I've suggested? I'm dead serious about wanting to see them in Smash Bros. Their all "age appropriate" aren't they?

You didn't see what I wrote before... >_>

 

[OmegaXXII]

I know what it is! It's....a diamond from...

 

[SwayneGang]

You did? By any chance do you know Japanese??

Unfortunately, no. Besides, I highly doubt he saw it...

You didn't see what I wrote before... >_>

Actually, yes I did. Sorry, I'm a bit saan-sitive.

 

[Starphoenix]

It is supposed to be a Final Fantasy crystal, but since apparently every body only sees a rupee I am redesigning it.

 

[MisterDrBob]

@SwayneGang: What's his handle? I'm having a hard time finding it.
@Starphoenix: Maybe make it slimmer and curvier? I think the FF crystals are more ovular than rupees.

 

[SwayneGang]

@SwayneGang: What's his handle? I'm having a hard time finding it.

I don't follow...

 

[MisterDrBob]

I don't follow...

His twitter name. Don't they call them handles? Or am I thinking of something else?

 

[Artsy Omni]

I wasn't under the impression that Crystals were a characteristic element of Final Fantasy games...

 

[MisterDrBob]

I wasn't under the impression that Crystals were a significant element of Final Fantasy games...

In I and III alone they're monumentally important, not to mention the spin-offs that revolve around them.

 

[SwayneGang]

His twitter name. Don't they call them handles? Or am I thinking of something else?

Oh, it's @Sora_Sakurai

Again, I don't know Japanese.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I wasn't under the impression that Crystals were a characteristic element of Final Fantasy games...

Old school final fantasy.

Crystals are cliche now BECAUSE of them

Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYZf-Z2dV8&feature=related

There theme song is called "Crystal Theme"

 

[MisterDrBob]

Oh, it's @Sora_Sakurai

Again, I don't know Japanese.

Neither do I. I'm working on it though. In the meantime, I'm sure I can find a translator app/site.

 

[Artsy Omni]

Well that's all well and good if the character(s) in question are from games where crystals are important. =P But the crystal structure is different from that of rupees.

Otherwise, if the character is unrelated to crystals... doesn't make much sense to use a crystal. FF is a franchise that's so diverse that it's difficult, if not impossible, to come up with a symbol that really represents the series.

A Chocobo is pushing it, in my opinion, as he's a mascot, not a symbol.

 

[Starphoenix]

Here, I redisigned it from the floor up.

 

[Artsy Omni]

Here, I redisigned it from the floor up.

... You joshin' me? XP It's still a rupee.

 

[Starphoenix]

... You joshin' me? XP It's still a rupee.

But that's how the picture toild me to do it. :'(

 

[Artsy Omni]

But that's how the picture toild me to do it. :'(

Well if the FF crystals just so happen to literally be rupees, then you simply can't use it. =P

 

[Starphoenix]

Well if the FF crystals just so happen to literally be rupees, then you simply can't use it. =P

Who say's they couldn't? Final Fantasy's crystals preceded rupees.

Blargh, this was just supposed to be something fun.

 

[Artsy Omni]

Who say's they couldn't? Final Fantasy's crystals preceded rupees.

The Swastika was originally a symbol of peace or good luck before it became the symbol for the Nazis.

The point is, that crystal structure is most easily recognized as a rupee, despite what it's intended to be. Communication is about what is received, not what is said.

 

[Starphoenix]

The Swastika was originally a symbol of peace or good luck before it became the symbol for the Nazis.

The point is, that crystal structure is most easily recognized as a rupee, despite what it's intended to be. Communication is about what is received, not what is said.

You have to go and throw logic into my teasing... Party pooper...

Fine, give the icon to freaking Tingle for all I care. I'm sure he's dying to have anything to remind him he is somehow relevant... I'm going to go find something else to tinker with.

 

[Artsy Omni]

I'm a graphic designer. You can't expect me to not take anything design-related seriously. XP

 

[Starphoenix]

I'm a graphic designer. You can't expect me to not take anything design-related seriously. XP

Hey, I'm not far behind you. I'm still not sure of the direction my IT major will take me, but if it's graphics design, watch out! I'll be making Kirby Hats that are DEVOURING your Kirby hat's buddy! lol

Does "om nom nom" come to mind? Cause that's what I'm hearing.

Ahhh I'm having way too much fun with this. Time to bring it back on topic, whatever that is?

 

[MisterDrBob]

Well, nobody answered my question. How are we determining what the requested/popular characters are?

 

[Starphoenix]

Well, nobody answered my question. How are we determining what the requested/popular characters are?

There really is no way to tell what officially are or are not the most supported character until an official poll is held by Nintendo and they subsequently release the results. I'm hoping they hold an international poll, so Sakurai can have a broader scope on what fans are requesting.

 

[MisterDrBob]

Right. So what are we going off of now that we can say that the dog isn't a popular pick?

 

[---]

Well, nobody answered my question. How are we determining what the requested/popular characters are?

For the most part, at least in the backroom, we base it on requests we've seen from various sites around the web including Japanese ones.

We think back to who was requested before in the Melee and Brawl polls. Characters brought up in Sakurai interviews, and data from past games in the series.

Throw in which characters have had games recently, ATs/Pokeballs (which were created to include popular characters that couldn't make it in), and statements from 3rd partys as well and you have said characters chances.

 

[MisterDrBob]

Ah gotcha. That clears it up. Too bad a new poll probably won't be out for a year or two.

 

[Starphoenix]

Right. So what are we going off of now that we can say that the dog isn't a popular pick?

Because after spending enough time of the internet you get a general feel for who is being requested more often than not.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Or you could run into a very vocal minority and get the wrong impression

Spoiler

Ridley

 

[---]

Or you could run into a very vocal minority and get the wrong impression

Do you mean the people who want Goku for Smash?

 

[Starphoenix]

Yes, Sukapon is in fact giving the player a thumbs down.

 

[Oasis_S]

I didn't want to sleep anyway. Especially since I have to read this assignment by tomorrow.

 

[B!squick]

A popular thought I had for Bowser on the Bowser Board was that they could combine the Klaw from both games to where it'd work like it did in Melee, only you'd just hit up to do the Flying Slam.

 

[Artsy Omni]

So I'm having trouble coming up with a Starfy icon... these are what I've come up with so far.

Bubbles and Clamshells....

I feel like the first 4 are more characteristic of SSB symbols, being rather straightforward or symmetrical, while the last one is the most understandable or clear, but is more dynamic in terms of implied 3-dimensionality.

 

[Oasis_S]

...I like the second one for some reason, but the middle one would probably be best. Maybe I'm a sucker for symmetry or something.

@JayDeth: That would be the best. Options are the best.

 

[Shorts]

I like the last Icon. Probably because I can recognize it the most. The third one reminds me of Clampearl a LOT.

Probably because I'm playing Sapphire for the fifty thousandth time. I've played that game so much, I no longer use starters because I don't need any MORE repeats on PKMN White.