Nintendo's First Samurai: Takamaru for SSB4 (Final Request: Ask the US HW devs to add Takamaru)

[Marakatu]

I found some images of Mii Takamaru from Nintendo Land, if anybody wants them.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

The new OP is officially done guys! Take a gander and watch how more beautiful it looks compared to the old one (as well as how long it took me to edit all of this. ). All that's left for me to do is add the support images that would link to our page and add a new supporter to the list (It's Turokman).

@ bksbestbwoy would have to fix that Kenshin gif since I've had issues getting it right. Also, I couldn't copy all of his support sigs with their links respectively (hence why I tried adding the links to them all manually and only one was allowed).

 

[Turokman5896]

Testing, what does everyone think?


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I only have one more question… How do I support this character? I’m very intrigued now.

This part is easy. Simply ask to be added to our growing list of supporters and we’ll handle the rest. If you would like, you can also add one of the following icons to your signature:

They will link back to the thread’s first post so others might get a look at what Takamaru’s all about. Once that’s done, just kick back and have a blast with us as we get our samurai on. :D

Supporters

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I wish if there was more art with transparencies added that I could have used. If anyone's good at that, it'd be nice to get that NintendoLand throwing star banner fixed up. I tried to keep the images thematic with the part of the OP that it'd correlate to but it's hard to find good fan art or art in general that doesn't use the Captain Rainbow look. lol

The Rurouni Kenshin gif should show up over time. Gfycat is weird about how it does gif images. There's a link there to a webm to a topical image for that part of the post so that should help a little. With that said, what say you all?[/quote]
I'm hyped, sign me up

 

[bksbestbwoy]

@ bksbestbwoy would have to fix that Kenshin gif since I've had issues getting it right. Also, I couldn't copy all of his support sigs with their links respectively (hence why I tried adding the links to them all manually and only one was allowed).

Did my OP hit the link limit? Sorry. lol

I found gifs of the scene I was using initially in that Kenshin gif spot, but sadly it isn't one continuous playback. Instead it's a series of small instances in the same scene:

Edit: After looking at the OP, I feel like we need to ditch the centering on some text and just use it for lists like the music section and maybe the section titles and art. It might just be my ass tier monitor not keeping things organized but it's a bit jumbled, primarily where each new paragraph begins.

 

[Sobreviviente]

@bksbestbwoy: i recomend using GifCam for this kind of images.

Guess you are reffering to the battoujutsu pose, is just that soujiro has this weird teleport thingy and people could confuse it.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Wow, I can already see that the page is more active/getting more views thanks to the new OP. I can tell that Habanero would be so proud of what we've did.

 

[bksbestbwoy]

@bksbestbwoy: i recomend using GifCam for this kind of images.

Guess you are reffering to the battoujutsu pose, is just that soujiro has this weird teleport thingy and people could confuse it.

Oh trust me, I'd be using gifcam a lot more often if my current PC weren't a hunking pile of crap prone to freezing on me.

I'd really like to fix this (I'm a bit of a perfectionist), but it's beyond me currently.

And yeah, it's just the pose and that badass sheathing animation he had right before the final draw in his fight with Kenshin during the last parts of the Shishio arc.

 

[Sobreviviente]

I was replaying nazo some hours ago, is hella easier than i remember xD
Expect a moveset soon, saki amamiya thats it

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I was replaying nazo some hours ago, is hella easier than i remember xD
Expect a moveset soon, saki amamiya thats it

Oh don't you worry, I'm getting some ideas and replaying the game as we speak. It's a lot cheaper (as in unfair) than I remember, though it's been years since I've last beaten the game. I might be able to pass Aosame Jo tonight since I'm in the castle where I've last saved it. It's like elementary school all over again with this game. XD

 

[bksbestbwoy]

Is it possible to have the moveset spoiler sub divided into further spoilers for each contributor's moveset? I'd really like to add mine to the OP.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Is it possible to have the moveset spoiler sub divided into further spoilers for each contributor's moveset? I'd really like to add mine to the OP.

Sure thing, I'll be willing to make a new spoiler and add your moveset whenever you're ready.

 

[bksbestbwoy]

OK. Here's mine spoilered for easy copy/pasting:

Spoiler: Moveset by Azure J/bksbestbwoy

Also, reading the OP further, I realize that my last second edits to the preview didn't make it through to the final OP edits lol.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

OK. Here's mine spoilered for easy copy/pasting:

Also, reading the OP further, I realize that my last second edits to the preview didn't make it through to the final OP edits lol.

Whatever the last minute edits are, you can reshare them so that it can be fixed. XD

I'll add your moveset to the OP before hand.

 

[bksbestbwoy]

Whatever the last minute edits are, you can reshare them so that it can be fixed. XD

I'll add your moveset to the OP before hand.

I basically made all the changes to the post where I shared the "draft" with the thread. If you copy/paste that, it should work itself out (with the exception of still not having a good gif of the Kenshin scene for reference).

Moveset post above though is the most up-to-date version.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Finished and up to date. I've reread and double check between to two posts to make sure that everything was right while removed all broken images. Phew, off to play more Murasame Castle for the night and make my moveset.

 

[bksbestbwoy]

Finished and up to date. I've reread and double check between to two posts to make sure that everything was right while removed all broken images. Phew, off to play more Murasame Castle for the night and make my moveset.

Oh damn, one last request. Put this image up under the "How will Takamaru play" line. I gave up getting a gif and found a neat manga panel to work with.

 

[Pacack]

Testing, what does everyone think?



I wish if there was more art with transparencies added that I could have used. If anyone's good at that, it'd be nice to get that NintendoLand throwing star banner fixed up. I tried to keep the images thematic with the part of the OP that it'd correlate to but it's hard to find good fan art or art in general that doesn't use the Captain Rainbow look. lol

The Rurouni Kenshin gif should show up over time. Gfycat is weird about how it does gif images. There's a link there to a webm to a topical image for that part of the post so that should help a little. With that said, what say you all?

I see a couple of things that could be improved upon. For example, we might want to point out that some people claim that the enemies are aliens while others claim they're just demons. Also, we should point out that Takamaru is primarily projectile based in his games. It's mentioned, but it's not highlighted as much as I think it could be. Aside from that, amazing writeup.

Also, if @Zhadgon isn't on the supporters list, he'd like to be added.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Oh damn, one last request. Put this image up under the "How will Takamaru play" line. I gave up getting a gif and found a neat manga panel to work with.

Luckily I've came back just in time, I'll be using your image as requested

I see a couple of things that could be improved upon. For example, we might want to point out that some people claim that the enemies are aliens while others claim they're just demons. Also, we should point out that Takamaru is primarily projectile based in his games. It's mentioned, but it's not highlighted as much as I think it could be.

Also, if @Zhadgon isn't on the supporters list, he'd like to be added.

Once he updates it soon, it can can done tomorrow since things are getting rater late. I'll also double check to see if Zhadgon's there now that you've reminded me.

 

[Sobreviviente]

Oh don't you worry, I'm getting some ideas and replaying the game as we speak.

Too late

Spoiler: Moveset bySobreviviente

Well everyone went for the swordsman moves so hopefully i'll bring some variety to the thread :B

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Too late

Spoiler: Moveset bySobreviviente

Well everyone went for the swordsman moves so hopefully i'll bring some variety to the thread :B

It's good to see that I'm inspiring more supporters to share their movesets with the OP updated. Good job Sobreviviente and your moveset will be added to the list.

 

[AncientTobacco]

I think the OP would look better if everything was centered.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I think the OP would look better if everything was centered.

I wondering how I would do that, unless that's what the "Alignment button is for.

 

[AncientTobacco]

I wondering how I would do that, unless that's what the "Alignment button is for.

Yeah, the alignment button allows you to change the alignment of the text.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Yeah, the alignment button allows you to change the alignment of the text.

Thanks, should take about three minutes to align everything in a perfect position.

@ AncientTobacco @ bksbestbwoy @ Marakatu @BluePikmin11 @ Pacack

Everything is front and centered. Took a little longer than expected to to having to center the up links without having them to lopsided, but everything should be fine now.

 

[Pacack]

Everyone should rate Takamaru in Rate Their Chances today. If nothing else, maybe we can get him into the top ten most wanted again.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Hi! I've read in the RTC-thread that Taka uses laido. (And earlier in this thread as a lurker hehe)

But, what could that bring to SMASH, gameplay wise?
Would all of his sword attacks have minimal end and starting lag due to him drawing and putting the sword back super quick?

 

[Pacack]

Hi! I've read in the RTC-thread that Taka uses laido. (And earlier in this thread as a lurker hehe)

But, what could that bring to SMASH, gameplay wise?
Would all of his sword attacks have minimal end and starting lag due to him drawing and putting the sword back super quick?

Probably. Iaido is unbelievably technical, and people train themselves for years in doing the motions as quickly and as precisely as possible.

It would also probably be powerful, since the sword is normally moving fast. However, the katana is significantly shorter than the European Longsword, so it would have mediocre range.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Changed my want score from 0 to 20 (R.O.B's Knight/Bishop/King essay) to 40 you and Cheezey Bites, to 70% (I actually like swordsmen)

From detractor to supporter in one day O.o

 

[Pacack]

Changed my want score from 0 to 20 (R.O.B's Knight/Bishop/King essay) to 40 you and Cheezey Bites, to 70% (I actually like swordsmen)

From detractor to supporter in one day O.o

<3

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Better make moveset suggestions to begin with:

-What if Takamaru's knives (and the other projectiles) could hit him too, but his blade could deflect them.
It would give him an advantage while still offering a danger to him.

 

[Pacack]

Better make moveset suggestions to begin with:

-What if Takamaru's knives (and the other projectiles) could hit him too, but his blade could deflect them.
It would give him an advantage while still offering a danger to him.

Well, that would help to balance my moveset concept. He's fast, strong, and has decent range, so I was thinking that his being light and a fairly large frame might not be enough to balance him. If he has to watch out for his own projectiles after he sends them out, there'd be significantly more strategy involved.

I approve!

Also, have a gif.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Dance the disco like there's no tommorow.

Which there isn't for you

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I've recently clear Ryokusame Castle, which should be good enough since I've got an overall idea of how Takamaru should play. His walking speed should be average, his jumping should be subpar (given the type of clothing that he wears), all of his attacks are fast with minimal lag on blade attacks due to having to resheath the blade, his Neutral Special will have to be the kunai with the incorporation of the 3 shogi pieces based on the charge, his Side Special will have to be his defensive counter that reflects projectiles (I would original have that in all of hi sword attacks, but that would seem pretty broken), Down Special will be temporary invisibility that not only makes you stronger but makes you slightly invincible (there should be a cooldown period after using this move), he will have an Up Special based on the Red Sandals that should compensate for his poor jumping, and lastly his Smashes with the addition of certain aerials and throws will be projectile based.

Also, @ WeirdChillFever could be added to the support list if he likes what he sees in the OP.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

I like the incorporation of the Shogi pieces better if it's spread out over his normals.

EDIT: I like the OP!
It maybe needs the explanations on "How would Iaido work in Smash" that Pacack and Cheezey Bites gave in RTC and the essay on Takamaru's moveset (The knive Usmash and the like) posted by you

EDIT (I should think BEFORE I post):

Maybe the charge of the NSpecial dictates in what form the kunai and fireballs in his normal moves are thrown, Knight, Bishop or King.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I like the incorporation of the Shogi pieces better if it's spread out over his normals.

EDIT: I like the OP!
It maybe needs the explanations on "How would Iaido work in Smash" that Pacack and Cheezey Bites gave in RTC and the essay on Takamaru's moveset (The knive Usmash and the like) posted by you

EDIT (I should think BEFORE I post):

Maybe the charge of the NSpecial dictates in what form the kunai and fireballs in his normal moves are thrown, Knight, Bishop or King.

As for your first response, Sobreviviente has a moveset like that already and I'm trying to make mine's more unique compared to his's, Habanero's and Bks's moveset.

Both explanations can be added soon since this ought explains how the fighting style could work (I guess there were a few good things that came out of arguing last night )

That last part, I'll definitely consider it since it played a huge part is clearing the five castles easily.

Btw, welcome to the thread and you are now a new supporter.

 

[Pacack]

I think I'll probably make a moveset soon. I've been having a lot of cool ideas recently.

 

[Sobreviviente]

Finish playing saw potential for a stage.

A screen like this is in pretty much every world and is somehow recognizable, just add murasame castle on the background and there you go.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Question:
Would Takamaru's homestage be 8-bit like Balloon Fight and Pac-Land, or HD "realistic" like Wily's Castle?

 

[Cheezey Bites]

Question:
Would Takamaru's homestage be 8-bit like Balloon Fight and Pac-Land, or HD "realistic" like Wily's Castle?

8-bit on 3DS
HD on Wii U

 

[Oracle_Summon]

Question:
Would Takamaru's homestage be 8-bit like Balloon Fight and Pac-Land, or HD "realistic" like Wily's Castle?

I think the stage would be realistic while the enemies would be 8-bit.