I miss Individual Support Threads too. The fact we can't have Shantae discussion without someone derailing it to sexualization is a big testament to it.
Also I need an Alear topic. I have so many ideas for a moveset and other stuff but I feel they would get lost in the shuffle as it is right now.
Speaking of, what's the rule for this site to reopen Support Threads? Is it enough for Nintendo to say "Yes, we're making Smash" (like the original Brawl reveal not even Sakurai knew about), or do they have to do a formal announcement with footage? (like the Ultimate reveal with the Inklings)?
So I know people do think Alear and Fire Emblem Engage can be skipped for the Smash 6 roster, and I could see that happening, but I will say that I think Alear's Potential can be underestimated. The Fact that they can be more Hand to Hand and use Martial Arts, as well as being able to use the Engage Mechanic could be interesting. I'd also think if they go with the Engage Mechanic, they would go for the Lords and Characters Exclusive to Engage itself instead of using Lords from Other games
Gen 10 is probably gonna come out in late 2025, going by the precedent of Legends Arceus and Scarlet/Violet. It kinda lines up perfectly with being kinda close to the Switch 2 launch (rumored March 2025) but far away enough to let earlier titles breathe.
Smash on the other hand is looking to be a holiday 2026 title at the earliest, with the Studio S rumors and Sakurai's putting an end to his YT channel and confirming he's working on games late last year.
Gen 10 is perfectly set up for a rep in the next Smash. And no it wouldn't be a "Roy situation", it'd be a Greninja situation.
Being Real Honest, Skipping Both Gen 8 and Gen 9 Seems Unreasonable. These are the Generations Switch Players have gotten aquatinted with, and the Sale Figures showcase this as well despite how Controversial the Generations might be for some players
There's Interesting Options form these Generations that can be Translated from Smash, and you could use Actual Data and Polling Results from the Pokemon Polls to put in Pokemon that people have shown to like, Instead of having to Predict
Generation 10 Can be DLC
Who's more likely Meowscarada or Tinkaton? And of the two, who do you want more?
Tinkaton is a Cute Design, and is the Most Popular Pokemon from Gen 9 I Believe, but I think Meowscarda probably has more to work with being a Grass Magician, as well as being Popular it self (I think 2nd most popular Gen 9).
Whoever they Implement, I'm just interested how they would Translate to Smash.