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Dixie:
Chance: 90%
Want: 100%
K Rool:
Chance: 20%
Want: 0%
Cranky: 50%
Want: 75%
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Well, it's a good thing I wasn't here to rate these guys before, you would have all hated me
Now, for post-direct thoughts...
I now think 2 DK newcomers is much more likely.
In fact, unlike before when I was shaky on Cranky, I'm confident on Dixie AND K Rool.
And, until one is confirmed, as I don't know which one will be playable, I'm not going to significantly lower the other.
Dixie chance: 79%
I subtracted 11%.
K Rool is major competition for her now. Even though we could all get along in a peaceful world with both...
Anyways, we haven't seen a Tropical Freeze stage yet. And there's bound to be one. Almost completely sure of it.
I believe they're either going to wait to show it during her confirmation (like Greninja) or a month (or months) before her confirmation (Little Mac, Rosalina, Palutena)
I cannot see them passing up on some of the most beautiful DK levels of all time for a Smash stage, and I can't see them passing up the amazing soundtrack completely either...
We just got Greninja as a newcomer. Not only did K Rool's "too old" argument die in the direct, but Dixie's "too new" one did also.
Which, you think would raise her chances. But... the 3ds version is coming in Summer (which could mean September 20th btw)
And there goes another newcomer not from DK...
Hmmm...
I'm becoming less confident on everybody except Palutena and K Rool.
However, despite being so much more confident in him now...
K Rool chance: 65%
I added 45%
I still think Dixie is more likely. Barely more. But a bit more.
She was planned to be in Brawl, and then she returned to the series as the 3rd major Kong.
K Rool did neither of these things.
This isn't an argument against K Rool, but if Sakurai wanted to put him in Smash: why didn't retro freakin' put him in Tropical Freeze?
We'd all be on the K Rool 100% Hype Train if that was the case. But sadly, we got ice vikings.
Now, Kremlings/Kritters are basically the Goomba of DK, the main generic enemy. And well... a lot of those are in Smash Run.
From every series. And.... there's not many that could fit equally well...
After watching Gamexplain's recent discussion, I've been less HYPE and more of... what I think is realistic. The way the explained it just... kind of made sense to me.
Oh, and PS, I'm a supporter now.
K Rool want: 60%
I added 60%
Yes, I want K Rool in Smash now, and I'd be incredibly happy if he made it.
That being said, I'm sort of done with Cranky....
Not feeling it anymore, sorry.
Cranky chance: 10%
I subtracted 40%
Yea, I thought he was pretty likely before.
But they simply can't add the 4th Kong that's not very popular over the 3rd Kong that is very popular.
Dixie and Cranky are much easier to compare than Dixie and K Rool.
But now, it would just be a disappointment to see both Dixie and K Rool be left out for him. And many fans would be so pissed if both Dixie and Cranky got in and K Rool didn't, and on top of that, Ridley didn't. I do believe the sales for both versions would be lower if this is the case.
Do I still want Cranky?
Ehh... kind of... but I don't like the idea of him getting in over Dixie and K Rool...
Cranky Want: 30%
I subtracted 45%
He'd be almost done... but damn, Nintendo has made a REALLY big deal out of him lately.
Still can't believe the VGX reveal was Cranky Kong and not my beautiful HD Zelda (which is a sequel to Twilight Princess in my dreams)
He's still pretty cool though.
I've got a question: I can't tell if he's there in Jungle Japes or not, can anyone tell?
Anyways, could easily be a Tom Nook scenario where there cameo absence is explained by being part of a Final Smash or being an Assist Trophy.
Midna is gone. Rosalina is in. Palutena. Tiki is gone. My want for Ghirahim just raised a fabulous ton. And then, Dixie.
So, taking out all of the confirmations and deconfirmations... Dixie is my 3rd most wanted character. And my top 6 gets 100s...
Dixie Want: 100%
What can I say? I guess I like videogame girls that fight with their hair.
And, like Diddy taking moves from Lanky... I'd like to see some references to the many great kongs throughout the series.
I think the most obvious one that she'd pull moves from is Tiny.
But seriously, add in some items you can use too, and you've got a great moveset. People underestimate her uniqueness, when it can be done so easily.
And it wouldn't seem like a cheap "out-of-nowhere" type moveset... I like a lot of the kongs, and I want to see them referenced more that just trophies and stickers. We can't play as all of them. So Sakurai can pull a Rosalina, taking all of what the playable characters can do in the set of games and pick the best moves for an overall unique moveset.
Seeing a reference to every K Rool boss fight ever in one moveset for him would also get me extremely hyped.
If Sakurai doesn't add a single DK newcomer, I'll be very disappointed.
All 3 of these have endless possibilities and could be tons of fun. That's why I'm pulling for 2 DK newcomers! Please, Sakurai!
I don't re-read what I write. It's pretty unorganized, I know, sorry.
Shulk: 70%
People thought he was overrated, Sal Romano says otherwise...
Mewtwo: 77%
6 characters per series please.