Number of Reps Per Series: NOT Based on Popularity?

[Big-Cat]

Think about it for a moment. A series like MOTHER or Wario aren't exactly as popular as, oh say, Metroid. However, the first two have more diverse characters that have fighting potential and are worthy but Metroid has very few characters in its series that can be considered worthy of being in the game.


In other words, a character's liklihood should never be based on overall popularity but a factor of liklihood should be their worthiness. Logically, one can assume that a series will have x amount of reps depening on what characters are worthy to get into Brawl as fighters.

 

[Steel Braxus]

I agree. The two factors should be balanced.

-Popularity
AND
-Worthiness

A good example is Geno. He is fairly popular (at least among his fanboys) but his real strength is his diversity for Brawl. He has an awesome move set and would be a great addition to the game.

 

[smashbot226]

Another fact o the matter is if they have ever been on a Nintendo system and been in more than one game, though this has many exceptions. Geno is NOT one of them.

 

[Big-Cat]

Another fact o the matter is if they have ever been on a Nintendo system and been in more than one game, though this has many exceptions. Geno is NOT one of them.

How is Geno not an exception?

 

[Magnacor]

Think about it for a moment. A series like MOTHER or Wario aren't exactly as popular as, oh say, Metroid. However, the first two have more diverse characters that have fighting potential and are worthy but Metroid has very few characters in its series that can be considered worthy of being in the game.


In other words, a character's liklihood should never be based on overall popularity but a factor of liklihood should be their worthiness. Logically, one can assume that a series will have x amount of reps depening on what characters are worthy to get into Brawl as fighters.

Not true. Characters like Captain Falcon and Fox didn't really have any "fighting potential." By saying "fighting potential", you are basically saying movesets which can be made for any character if they are popular enough. Lots of characters have "fighting potential" but aren't going to be put in Brawl for the simple reason that they aren't quite popular enough. Nintendo is trying to sell as many games as possible and they will do that by putting in as many popular charaters as popular in hopes that fanboys and girls will see that their favorite character is in Brawl and by the game for that sole reason.

 

[error_alt_delete]

geno has popularity behind him....thats about it. sure he has uniqness...but alot of other characters have that. just look at PT. I just think there are a few characters that can bring more flavor. though as long as geno isnt counted as third party(this is a very grey area) I am fine with him. I just dont want him in as third party.

a balance between popularity and worthiness is a must. I think megaman meets this must, he is popular, and has showed his worthiness more than enough to get in brawl. (his classic and X forms that is).

 

[burrito]

Right, this is the way I see it. There are 3 factors that go into whether a character should be in Brawl. The first factor is popularity. Popularity is the most important factor as well, don't mistake this. It is important to get in characters that are possible. As for the other factors, worthiness is a weird way to put it, instead I break it down into two more specific factors. The second is importance (to Nintendo/ franchise) and the third factor is uniqueness (personality/ moveset potential). Both need to be considered for a character. Characters such as Mr. Game & Watch and Ice Climbers have low popularity, but make up for it in importance / popularity.

 

[Steel Braxus]

I agree that Mega Man does meet the requirements, along with Geno though. I mean, look at my signature. I'm a HUGE Mega Man supporter for Brawl, but I think Geno also possesses to tools to be in it. The mistake I think we are making is that we assume there will only be X number of characters. So if Mega Man gets in, Geno won't (or vice versa). That's not the case. There isn't really a cap on 3rd party characters (within a certain reasonable limit, obviously). BlueWave said there was, but he was a liar.

Geno and Mega Man have EQUAL chances of being in Brawl.

 

[ruffrydr017]

Equal? Really? A character with tons of games and an established move set VS a character is one game and potential? I would have to say the odds lean in Megaman's favor far more than Geno's.

I would say the number of reps is based on the amount of potential characters who would work in Brawl. Metroid doesn't have many reps because, well, there aren't that many recurring Metroid characters outside of Samus. While games like Mario and Zelda have multiple recurring characters, thus giving the series better chances of seeing characters.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Equal? Really? A character with tons of games and an established move set VS a character is one game and potential? I would have to say the odds lean in Megaman's favor far more than Geno's.

I would say the number of reps is based on the amount of potential characters who would work in Brawl. Metroid doesn't have many reps because, well, there aren't that many recurring Metroid characters outside of Samus. While games like Mario and Zelda have multiple recurring characters, thus giving the series better chances of seeing characters.

Whether you like Geno or not, his chances of returning are high...we found a number of different reasons and clues to his return...Megaman as well...


I have a feeling we will be seeing both of them in this upcoming game!

 

[error_alt_delete]

factors(IMO):

1.popularity
2.reocurrence
3.desire for them to be put into the game(franchise's desire that is)
4.move set possibility
5.cost(for them to be put in if there is one)
6.impact on the gaming industry
7.main or side character(main villian out ranks second banana)
8.other

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

factors(IMO):

1.popularity
2.reocurrence
3.desire for them to be put into the game(franchise's desire that is)
4.move set possibility
5.cost(for them to be put in if there is one)
6.impact on the gaming industry
7.main or side character(main villian out ranks second banana)
8.other

Well you know...technically those are still only assumptions...We don't really know what the character chosen are based on