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[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I don't think there's a way to trade units though.

Oh I know, I was kidding

But Nintendo should really have this in this app

 

[Deleted member]

I just found out that I missed out on Bartre by going the Lalum route
I have to say... good riddance
Of all the FE7 characters to survive, he was one of them?

This also reminded me that being Eliwood is suffering
His best friend is dead, his wife is dead, his BFF's wife is dead, he'll never see Nils(and Ninian too depending on the ending) again, Marcus might be dead and pretty much everyone he knew is either dead or missing.
The only people he knows who AREN'T dead(or missing) by the end of FE6 are Merlinus who became a ****head between FE7 and FE6, his disappointment of a son, his actually-pretty-cool daughter-in-law and his not-very-reliable soldiers.

And he's also one of the few Lord fathers that actually survive. Like, **** man, when was the last time that a FE Lord's father didn't die by the end of the game? I guess if you count Lucina there's her but I'm 99% sure Marth's father dies somewhere at the start of the game, Alm's is probably not even alive when the game starts, Seliph's becomes barbecue, Elbert dies after doing the coolest **** ever, Lyn's doesn't even get a name and is posthumous and so is Hector's, Eirika's dies offscreen before the first map in the entire game and had a name I can't remember, Ike's gets killed by Darth Va-- I mean, the Black Knight, Chrom's is also posthumous and all three of Corrin's fathers die by the end of Revelation: good dragon dies before the game starts and uncle Garon dies in all three routes but bad dragon actually survives outside of Rev so that's cool

 

[Yellowlord]

Something tells me the best solution to not annoy almost everybody here on the NintenZone would be to silence my talk on anything Smash related (especially with rumors and speculation). It's pretty clear at this point that my boredom and sorrow over the wait is causing me to resort to acts of desparation/occasional bouts of actual depression, which seems to have bothered many that come in and out of here. In a way, it's similar to when Smash 4 was still in its speculation days, and I'd rather not revisit those days as many would tend to agree that they weren't exactly the best days. Either way, I consider my behavior unacceptable and I promise to only bring the series up if any official material related to a new game pops up for now on. I really don't want to drive anyone crazy here, I promise, so I believe this to be the best course of action.

 

[Delzethin]

Alm's is probably not even alive when the game starts

...No one say anything.

 

[Chandeelure]

Sigh.

Real talk, Yellowlord.

We been over this.

There have been no new CSPIA listings since CK and CN in the Smash line of amiibo. There have been no confirmed CSPIA listings that correspond to Bayo, Corrin, and Cloud that I can reliably source. Precedent with other amiibo lines (including Smash, though it's so far been very consistent) show that some slots are occasionally skipped.

We have two amiibo prepping for release and three known amiibo that have yet to be released. There is no reason to believe CN is a new fighter until CJ is fully detailed or we see four unknown listings.

Even the guy who penned the CSPIA guide notes, and I quote, "those two are almost definitely Corrin, Cloud, or Bayonetta."

I get that you're thirsty. We're all thirsty. And it is a goddamn dry season.

But please, rein it in.

Especially with the weasel words. Come on, man, you're better than that.

Bandana Dee is coming and you know it.

 

[Deleted member]

...No one say anything.

Holy **** I got that one very wrong then

 

[redfeatherraven]

Well... I certainly didn't expect this. I decided to fix my original post to just talk about the mystery amiibo and speculation behind it; nothing more then that.

Gotta say though, "weasel words" is an interesting term. What exactly am I saying that refers to the term? I'm not annoyed, just curious.

Still though, It was pure curiosity; I didn't intend to sound desperate.

It's good, man. I know Smash is big for you and I don't wanna dampen that per se - it's why we're all here to some degree or another. Hell, we wouldn't be having this conversation otherwise. Don't even like calling you out on thirst, cause somebody's gotta keep the hype alive, and damn if you don't do that.

On this one, though, did have to kind of call you out. Tucked, for length:

Spoiler

Now before we get in this - if this sounds harsh or nitpicky please don't take it personally, that's just my past talking, it ain't you. Like Sigurd, I've been burned before.

Many are saying it's a brand new Smash character that will be released alongside the Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta amiibo with a port of Smash 4, and I'd have to say that may be the most likely case.

To be clear: "an informal term for words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that a specific or meaningful statement has been made, when instead only a vague or ambiguous claim has actually been communicated." Wikipedia's def, not mine.

"Many" offers no specific source, the wording of "it's a brand new Smash character" offers confirmation rather than possibility, and you reaffirm this afterwards with the second half of the line.

Now it's possible you've got sources I don't. There's lots of sources I don't have. Like, most of them. And if you have some, I would like to see them. Hype train is in the station, shovel is in hand, I'm all for some fuel right about now. But without more information than previously noted...that's really not what we got here. Not quite yet.

The thing that makes this weasel-word-y is largely because we've discussed this subject at length previously and found the information inconclusive. And, technically, so is your statement - you've offered your opinion and some speculation, it flies more or less - but, especially with the strong affirmations and the lack of acknowledgement that this is only a possibility (something you've since corrected, to wit), there's a weasel-y vibe here.

I understand it might not have been intentional, and no hard feelings. Just the thing I saw at the time. And, to note again, no longer do after the corrections. It's good, we cool.

Additional bit:

Something tells me the best solution to not annoy almost everybody here on the NintenZone would be to silence my talk on anything Smash related (especially with rumors and speculation). It's pretty clear at this point that my boredom and sorrow over the wait is causing me to resort to acts of desparation/occasional bouts of actual depression, which seems to have bothered many that come in and out of here. In a way, it's similar to when Smash 4 was still in its speculation days, and I'd rather not revisit those days as many would tend to agree that they weren't exactly the best days. Either way, I consider my behavior unacceptable and I promise to only bring the series up if any official material related to a new game pops up for now on. I really don't want to drive anyone crazy here, I promise, so I believe this to be the best course of action.

Don't be hard on yourself. We're all in this desert together man.

Besides that, you got a hawk's eye for this ****, and nothing wrong with that at all. The CSPIA thing was a good find, especially. If there's some kind of speculation that turns out to be legit, I put at least fair odds on you hearing it first of us, and I'm looking forward to that.

Bandana Dee is coming and you know it.

Plz Sakurai.

Plz.

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!

What did you have for breakfast?

I made an omelete with toast.​

Toast and some Nutri-Grain. That's as basic breakfast can go for me.
I don't have much to report further other than successfully transferring my Alpha Sapphire Pokémon into Moon, catching Nihilego (And naming it Koishi) and the 4 Pheromosa (Lust, Bayonetta and Jeanne; with the last one is the odd one out with no nickname); and discovering a wasps nest built into my window.

Needless to say, the February heat makes this a pretty lethargic day.

 

[Erureido]

Oh I know, I was kidding

But Nintendo should really have this in this app

My bad.

I definitely agree that there should be an update in the future that allows you to trade units. You wouldn't have to worry about getting orbs and praying luck is on your side when you can trade for units you want.

 

[Kurri ★]

Toast and some Nutri-Grain. That's as basic breakfast can go for me.
I don't have much to report further other than successfully transferring my Alpha Sapphire Pokémon into Moon, catching Nihilego (And naming it Koishi) and the 4 Pheromosa (Lust, Bayonetta and Jeanne; with the last one is the odd one out with no nickname); and discovering a wasps nest built into my window.

Needless to say, the February heat makes this a pretty lethargic day.

>February heat

It always amazes me how the seasons are flipped in the Southern hemisphere.

Granted I live in Florida and February's are hot here too, but that's less because it's February and more because it's always hot in Florida.

 

[Coricus]

Something tells me the best solution to not annoy almost everybody here on the NintenZone would be to silence my talk on anything Smash related (especially with rumors and speculation). It's pretty clear at this point that my boredom and sorrow over the wait is causing me to resort to acts of desparation/occasional bouts of actual depression, which seems to have bothered many that come in and out of here. In a way, it's similar to when Smash 4 was still in its speculation days, and I'd rather not revisit those days as many would tend to agree that they weren't exactly the best days. Either way, I consider my behavior unacceptable and I promise to only bring the series up if any official material related to a new game pops up for now on. I really don't want to drive anyone crazy here, I promise, so I believe this to be the best course of action.

Aww, I wish it wasn't like that.

I like getting hyped over Smash myself, I just never seem to be paid any attention to whenever I do. I don't want it to be this way, because that means I'm not welcome to talk about what I enjoy either.

If you have anything new you discover that could point to Smash, no matter how faint and how many people brush it aside, you're free to share it with me.

In the meanwhile, if you want any game recs to kill time until we get there, I can always suggest a couple.

 

[Mythra]

Watching DBZ multilanguage videos is fun.
Does Spain even try?

 

[MF Viewtiful]

Watching DBZ multilanguage videos is fun.
Does Spain even try?

I don't know man. Try this one

 

[Sir Gengar de Èctoplasma]

Since I caught a cold during Super Bowl weekend and feeling like crap, I want to lighten the mood for myself

Who is your favorite user here?

That M.P. guy was quite nice. Shame he hasn't been here for a while.

 

[Deleted member]

Precedent with other amiibo lines (including Smash, though it's so far been very consistent) show that some slots are occasionally skipped.

Those slots that are skipped are any that would have the letters "I" or "O", likely to do with the fact they are similar to the numbers "1" and "0".

 

[Yellowlord]

It's good, man. I know Smash is big for you and I don't wanna dampen that per se - it's why we're all here to some degree or another. Hell, we wouldn't be having this conversation otherwise. Don't even like calling you out on thirst, cause somebody's gotta keep the hype alive, and damn if you don't do that.

On this one, though, did have to kind of call you out. Tucked, for length:

Spoiler

Now before we get in this - if this sounds harsh or nitpicky please don't take it personally, that's just my past talking, it ain't you. Like Sigurd, I've been burned before.



To be clear: "an informal term for words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that a specific or meaningful statement has been made, when instead only a vague or ambiguous claim has actually been communicated." Wikipedia's def, not mine.

"Many" offers no specific source, the wording of "it's a brand new Smash character" offers confirmation rather than possibility, and you reaffirm this afterwards with the second half of the line.

Now it's possible you've got sources I don't. There's lots of sources I don't have. Like, most of them. And if you have some, I would like to see them. Hype train is in the station, shovel is in hand, I'm all for some fuel right about now. But without more information than previously noted...that's really not what we got here. Not quite yet.

The thing that makes this weasel-word-y is largely because we've discussed this subject at length previously and found the information inconclusive. And, technically, so is your statement - you've offered your opinion and some speculation, it flies more or less - but, especially with the strong affirmations and the lack of acknowledgement that this is only a possibility (something you've since corrected, to wit), there's a weasel-y vibe here.

I understand it might not have been intentional, and no hard feelings. Just the thing I saw at the time. And, to note again, no longer do after the corrections. It's good, we cool.

Additional bit:


Don't be hard on yourself. We're all in this desert together man.

Besides that, you got a hawk's eye for this ****, and nothing wrong with that at all. The CSPIA thing was a good find, especially. If there's some kind of speculation that turns out to be legit, I put at least fair odds on you hearing it first of us, and I'm looking forward to that.

Aww, I wish it wasn't like that.

I like getting hyped over Smash myself, I just never seem to be paid any attention to whenever I do. I don't want it to be this way, because that means I'm not welcome to talk about what I enjoy either.

If you have anything new you discover that could point to Smash, no matter how faint and how many people brush it aside, you're free to share it with me.

In the meanwhile, if you want any game recs to kill time until we get there, I can always suggest a couple.

Redfeather and Coricus, thank you. Honestly, I think I've been too hard on myself over nothing as of late, which has caused me to overreact or go too far with my words. My comment on the last page was an example of that; it sounds like I did the worst thing in the world, when all I really did was overreact, thinking I needed to create a very lengthy and unnecessary apology because of it. The best course of action should of just consisted of me changing the topic, something I wish I had done had I been thinking straight.

Either way, I still go by my word that I do not wish to annoy everyone here. If you still want me to let you guys know if I find anything Smash related that looks credible or noteworthy, however, I will continue to this. Besides, with the Switch coming soon, there's always surprises to come. :o

 

[Delzethin]

That M.P. guy was quite nice. Shame he hasn't been here for a while.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ButHeSoundsHandsome

 

[Coricus]

Redfeather and Coricus, thank you. Honestly, I think I've been too hard on myself over nothing as of late, which has caused me to overreact or go too far with my words. My comment on the last page was an example of that; it sounds like I did the worst thing in the world, when all I really did was overreact, thinking I needed to create a very lengthy and unnecessary apology because of it. The best course of action would of simply to of been change the topic, something I wish I had taken had I been thinking straight.

Either way, still go by my word that I do not wish to annoy everyone here. If you still want me to let you guys know if I find anything Smash related that looks credible or noteworthy, however, will continue to do this.

You don't have to worry about anything with me, at least, I can visualize myself reacting similarly to a situation.

I'd totally be up for you continuing to give updates on anything interesting that might relate to Smash being a thing myself, at least. Even things like the Smash and Switch Facebook pages favoriting each other are fun to watch. I like to think I can guess what Nintendo might have to offer from any hints I can find and roll with it even if my actual emotional attachment to whether it happens or not is closer to that of someone Wild Mass Guessing.

 

[redfeatherraven]

Those slots that are skipped are any that would have the letters "I" or "O", likely to do with the fact they are similar to the numbers "1" and "0".

That's true and an excellent point, but those aren't the ones I'm referring to here.

They seemingly skipped 3A and 3B in the three-packs. Admittedly this is tenuous information for Smash, and they don't tend to skip - the Mario, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon lines are all complete with the exception of the omitted AI and AO - but there's also the Legend of Zelda amiibo line as a counterpoint, where AC, AD, AE, AH, and AP-AT all remain unaccounted for, showing that Ninty is at least willing to skip - possibly permanently, possibly short-term.

We're missing data on CJ, CL, and CM, with no CPSIA or confirmation that I could locate.

Speculation on the missing ones varied and most of it was unsourced, but it's theoretically possible that CJ was skipped. Another possibility is that CJ was the Gold Mega Man amiibo variant, which itself never got a CPSIA. Either can posit CK, CL, and CM as Cloud, Corrin, and Bayo - making CN existent but unknown. If CJ was simply skipped, however, there is no reason why another cannot be skipped as well.

Any of the unknowns from CJ-CN could also be reserved for special editions, alternate editions, or recolors, as evidenced through other lines and the Gold Mega Man speculation. And there could be complete wildcard factors at play. Maybe there were internally cancelled amiibos. Maybe Sakurai thinks the letter M is too big. I'm not an Alolan Pikachu, I ain't even gonna sniff being Psychic.

The only thing we know for sure about CK and CN is that they're single figures (as multi-packs have their own designations) and they aren't re-releases (those use the same CPSIA and codes as the initial filing, just with the date renewed), and they are, barring extreme events, upcoming (since they've been, y'know, filed).

I will state for the record my opinion - CK/CN being two out of Cloud, Corrin, and Bayo and one or more skipped designations - seems most plausible to me with the information we've got at hand. But at present we really don't know for sure, and won't until we see some more filings or some names.

Redfeather and Coricus, thank you. Honestly, I think I've been too hard on myself over nothing as of late, which has caused me to overreact or go too far with my words. My comment on the last page was an example of that; it sounds like I did the worst thing in the world, when all I really did was overreact, thinking I needed to create a very lengthy and unnecessary apology because of it. The best course of action should of just consisted of me changing the topic, something I wish I had done had I been thinking straight.

Either way, I still go by my word that I do not wish to annoy everyone here. If you still want me to let you guys know if I find anything Smash related that looks credible or noteworthy, however, I will continue to do this.

Damn straight, man. Keep it coming.

Worst case there's some red herrings or false flags, and that's fine, we acknowledge that stuff and move on.

Best case, though, we get something to celebrate over.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ButHeSoundsHandsome

What kind of handsome devil would use such a self-serving trope?

 

[Deleted member]

That's true and an excellent point, but those aren't the ones I'm referring to here.

They seemingly skipped 3A and 3B in the three-packs. Admittedly this is tenuous information for Smash, and they don't tend to skip - the Mario, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon lines are all complete with the exception of the omitted AI and AO - but there's also the Legend of Zelda amiibo line as a counterpoint, where AC, AD, AE, AH, and AP-AT all remain unaccounted for, showing that Ninty is at least willing to skip - possibly permanently, possibly short-term.

We're missing data on CJ, CL, and CM, with no CPSIA or confirmation that I could locate.

Speculation on the missing ones varied and most of it was unsourced, but it's theoretically possible that CJ was skipped. Another possibility is that CJ was the Gold Mega Man amiibo variant, which itself never got a CPSIA. Either can posit CK, CL, and CM as Cloud, Corrin, and Bayo - making CN existent but unknown. If CJ was simply skipped, however, there is no reason why another cannot be skipped as well.

Any of the unknowns from CJ-CN could also be reserved for special editions, alternate editions, or recolors, as evidenced through other lines and the Gold Mega Man speculation. And there could be complete wildcard factors at play. Maybe there were internally cancelled amiibos. Maybe Sakurai thinks the letter M is too big. I'm not an Alolan Pikachu, I ain't even gonna sniff being Psychic.

The only thing we know for sure about CK and CN is that they're single figures (as multi-packs have their own designations) and they aren't re-releases (those use the same CPSIA and codes as the initial filing, just with the date renewed), and they are, barring extreme events, upcoming (since they've been, y'know, filed).

I will state for the record my opinion - CK/CN being two out of Cloud, Corrin, and Bayo and one or more skipped designations - seems most plausible to me with the information we've got at hand. But at present we really don't know for sure, and won't until we see some more filings or some names.

I can't confirm this since I don't have one myself, but I've read on the amiibo reddit that the Gold Mega Man has the code of AACJ on its base.


Does ANYONE have that amiibo here to confirm?

 

[Coricus]

I think for me, the first sign Switch was gonna get a Smash was the odd Ballot wording when I saw it somewhere. Ever since then, all the other little hints seem to add to it, if ever so slightly.

It's the Ballot that makes me think they're adding another character, at this point something like this is more confirmation bias.

Meanwhile, the fact that they're pretty blatantly holding back Bayonetta due to her being shown to still exist well after the DLC seems to imply the presence of a port as well.

I don't even need the digging to guess, it just pours coal into the hype train.

Getting into my speculative ideas, at absolute worst case scenario they could have started last summer because that's when major third parties were given devkits and Namco is who did a lot of work for Smash 4. The Ballot was already weird before that, though, so they could have been asked to do some amount of work for an "NX" version before that which would have then been folded into a port. Whether it's the 3DS and Wii U versions combined due to the Switch embodying the sentiments of both or if it's something stranger, I wouldn't have a clue. But the possibility of more characters actually feels more solid than anything else because of the Ballot.

/speculation

I would vocally mull over the nature of my writing ideas, but that typically gets even less interest than Smash Bros. Hm. Maybe another, more confident time. Perhaps I'll figure something out myself in the meanwhile.

 

[Metal Shop X]

Oh my god the new opening of DBS is ****ING AWESOME AAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

MY HYPE LEVEL IS OVER 900000000!!!!!!!!
No really, it's really great.

 

[redfeatherraven]

I can't confirm this since I don't have one myself, but I've read on the amiibo reddit that the Gold Mega Man has the code of AACJ on its base.


Does ANYONE have that amiibo here to confirm?

Wish I did.

Don't wanna get Mega Man Legacy Collection to find out though.

Presumably your source is the same that mine draws from.

I would vocally mull over the nature of my writing ideas, but that typically gets even less interest than Smash Bros. Hm. Maybe another, more confident time. Perhaps I'll figure something out myself in the meanwhile.

Telling you, Cori.

The Challenge.

It's good.

 

[Mythra]

I don't know man. Try this one

Sometimes I think the Speedy dub was made like a wreck on purpuse lol.
It is like a DBZ Abridged without being actually abridged due its top kek dialogues.

 

[N3ON]

It's too early to be thirsty for Smash. We literally got new characters up until last year. In past times we'd now have to wait five or six years before we see more. While I don't think that will be the case this time, you've gotta conserve that thirst. Pretend you're a camel. :3

 

[Delzethin]

I think for me, the first sign Switch was gonna get a Smash was the odd Ballot wording when I saw it somewhere. Ever since then, all the other little hints seem to add to it, if ever so slightly.

It's the Ballot that makes me think they're adding another character, at this point something like this is more confirmation bias.

Meanwhile, the fact that they're pretty blatantly holding back Bayonetta due to her being shown to still exist well after the DLC seems to imply the presence of a port as well.

I don't even need the digging to guess, it just pours coal into the hype train.

Getting into my speculative ideas, at absolute worst case scenario they could have started last summer because that's when major third parties were given devkits and Namco is who did a lot of work for Smash 4. The Ballot was already weird before that, though, so they could have been asked to do some amount of work for an "NX" version before that which would have then been folded into a port. Whether it's the 3DS and Wii U versions combined due to the Switch embodying the sentiments of both or if it's something stranger, I wouldn't have a clue. But the possibility of more characters actually feels more solid than anything else because of the Ballot.

/speculation

I would vocally mull over the nature of my writing ideas, but that typically gets even less interest than Smash Bros. Hm. Maybe another, more confident time. Perhaps I'll figure something out myself in the meanwhile.

There's also the fact that some files were rearranged in the 1.16 patch, suggesting they were potentially being organized for the porting process. As well as some Namco applications from a while back that mentioned a "Smash 4", "Smash 5", and "Smash 6". Remember how Sakurai treats the 3DS and Wii U versions as the fourth and fifth editions of Smash? So then a Switch version would be the sixth.

I also wouldn't be surprised if we got at least one more Ballot pick through this, based on the same wording that has others wondering. If I had to guess, I'd put my odds on K. Rool, Isaac, or Krystal. They've all been associated with Smash already in some way, had strong Ballot support, and they excel in all of the traits Sakurai has said he looks for except relevance.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

So last week i pretty much watched the entire series of Star VS the forces of evil

It apparently comes off of hiatus tomorrow

do i have great timing or what?

Wait seriously? Damn, perfect timing as I finished 3 shows yesterday and have space for it now

 

[N3ON]

I think the most damning evidence of the Switch port is the lack of Cloud, Corrin and Bayo amiibos. If Nintendo wanted them out by now, they'd be out.
Kinda upsetting since Cloud is like the one amiibo I actually really wanted. :/

If I had to guess, I'd put my odds on K. Rool, Isaac, or Krystal. They've all been associated with Smash already in some way, had strong Ballot support, and they excel in all of the traits Sakurai has said he looks for except relevance.

Me and everyone else in 2009 agrees. ;P

To be serious though I do think getting another ballot character is entirely plausible. I suspect the results were as much for the series' future as DLC (probably moreso), and this port definitely constitutes as Smash's future, for the time being. Not expecting more than one character chosen due to the ballot though, in part because I think the amount of newcomers in the port will be pretty light.

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

If we get a few new characters for a Smash for Wii U/3DS port I'd bet they would fall under at least 1 of 5 different categories.

•Veterans
•Characters who placed highly in the Fighter Ballot
•Characters who can advertise newer Nintendo games
•Characters who were originally planned, but didn't make the cut
•3rd party characters

 

[Robert of Normandy]

I really need a tank of some kind on my team for heroes....right now I have 5* Hinoka, 4* Hana, 4* Lilina, and 3* Nino, and none of them can take a hit.

I just found out that I missed out on Bartre by going the Lalum route
I have to say... good riddance
Of all the FE7 characters to survive, he was one of them?

how could you not want that mustache on your team, though?

 

[Deleted member]

I really need a tank of some kind on my team for heroes....right now I have 5* Hinoka, 4* Hana, 4* Lilina, and 3* Nino, and none of them can take a hit.

how could you not want that mustache on your team, though?

Echidna>>>>>>>>>>>Literally any Warrior

 

[FalKoopa]

This is the first game where I am actually thankful that region locking exists. I can't buy anything in-game because of it.

God knows how much I would have spent otherwise to get Lyn.

 

[Kirby Dragons]

I actually have my own breakfast schedule that I follow every week.

• Sunday, I eat eggs, French toast sticks, and bacon or sausage.
• Monday, I eat chocolate chip waffles.
• Tuesday, I eat oatmeal or a bagel.
• Wednesday, I eat what I didn't eat Tuesday.
• Thursday, I eat pancakes.
• Friday, I eat cereal.
• Saturday, I make a big breakfast of stuff I didn't eat during the week.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I don't wake up early enough to eat breakfast and if I do wake up early it's because I have something to do and don't have time for breakfast

 

[redfeatherraven]

In terms of new fighters arriving to a Smash 4 port to Switch, I think the first one on the list is likely to be the Ice Climbers.

Since they were scrapped late in their development due to 3DS technical issues, most of their data is probably already set. And unlike anyone coming from the ballot, it wouldn't require any licensing or requesting from third parties or whole-cloth crafting of their movesets. My money says they'd take priority over any other newcomers for simplicity alone.

Of course this assumes roster parity with 3DS is not still considered an issue. It got them cut once, after all, and the 3DS is still being supported, so it mostly hinges on how strict they want to remain with that parity between a Smash Switch port and Smash 3DS. If they want to maintain parity, ICs remain out and all bets are off.

Their tech issues will be non-issues on the Switch, though, so I bet they'll be back for the next proper iteration in the series either way.

 

[wedl!!]

you know I'm glad that the Pats won because it means that conversations won't be a stream of seething rage

but on the other hand I wanted Richard Spencer to suffer more because people who think that NFL games determine "victory for white nationalism" are ****ing imbeciles

 

[Holder of the Heel]

.......

I think Lucina is overpowered. She is stupidly strong, hits twice, and gains HP overtime. Totally failed in my arena runs today because each team had one, and I just needed one win for my quest. ;-; I don't have or want a giant tank lancer...

 

[redfeatherraven]

you know I'm glad that the Pats won because it means that conversations won't be a stream of seething rage

but on the other hand I wanted Richard Spencer to suffer more because people who think that NFL games determine "victory for white nationalism" are ****ing imbeciles

He's a Patriots fan?

I don't know whether this adds more layers of irony to my Frieza edit a few pages ago or just makes it horrendously uncomfortable.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

you know I'm glad that the Pats won because it means that conversations won't be a stream of seething rage

but on the other hand I wanted Richard Spencer to suffer more because people who think that NFL games determine "victory for white nationalism" are ****ing imbeciles

Just send Captain America punching Hitler to him and demand our meme frog back. He's an imbecile regardless

 

[Delzethin]

Not expecting more than one character chosen due to the ballot though, in part because I think the amount of newcomers in the port will be pretty light.

To be honest, I think a lot of people are underselling how many newcomers we could get. A lot of fans are fixating on veterans because they already know who they are and already know them in the context of Smash. It's easier and more comforting to stick with what one already knows, and from there it's an easy jump in logic to assume the developers must also think those familiar faces are more important.

And yet, DLC brought us more newcomers than veterans. Sakurai and his men aren't so overly attached to the characters they already know that they refuse to consider new options. Far from it!

I've seen some argue it "feels right" to bring back every missing veteran just for the sake of having them all in one game. But how well does that argument hold true beyond reminiscing about what once was? What about all of the potential newcomers out there who'd miss out on a chance because missing veterans were given priority just for being veterans? Do you really want to tell me that all the fascinating things that could be done with the Inklings or Paper Mario or Decidueye matter less, just because they didn't come first?

As far as I'm concerned, it's faulty logic. These newer faces have every right to get their own chance to shine...and based on what we know, Sakurai thinks the same thing. As a speculator, I want to take that into account to have a more accurate gauge on how things could come to pass.