Hey guys, it's been a while... I thought given the topic I should really come and make a little post given I was probably the lead campaigner for Slime in Smash 4. Anyone from those days around?
Don't expect the same sort of epic posts today though.
I don't know where people are getting the idea that Dragon Warrior was when the series was big in the west... I mean, they literally had to give the first game away in Nintendo Power! IX and XI were both passably big, and VIII wasn't bad, but you are right that DQ has never set the west on fire... (though I have heard DQ Builders actually surpassed SE's expectations in the west, though I don't have proof to back that up) but on the other hand it's generally been Nintendo that have pushed the most to change that, handling the marketing for DQIX and the 3DS games (which no doubt helped DQXI); heck they've published DQ titles, and as before mentioned sunk the cost for the over production or Dragon Warrior 1 carts (seriously the delay on that release killed that game, though the localisation was absolutely brilliant). Nintendo have clearly shown a soft spot for DQ over the years.
Anyways, we're here to rate their chances, so here I goo!
Loto: 10%
Certainly the best pick for a human DQ character... which is to say a fairly mediocre pick overall for a DQ rep.
Want : 0%
I have a lotta love for Loto, and the big reveal in DQ3 was pretty damn awesome, especially for an NES game... but to see him instead of Slime after all my support would be pretty heartbreaking. I'd still no doubt enjoy the character given time, but man do I not want it to happen.
Slime: 45%
Yeah, I know you probably expect more from me, but I'm a realist. Sad thing is there are a lot of hurdles for DQ, and while Slime is by far the best pick, he's still held back by those hurdles. 60% across the whole series though is pretty bloody impressive, and puts it as the second most likely franchise to get a rep in DLC imo, double the third, and over 5 times the fourth.
Slime is the most iconic character, the mascot of the series, the character with the most inherently interesting move set possibilities, in every single title, even the spin-offs, has crossed over with Mario before and so many more excuses. Slime would be recognised and expressive, and a reveal trailer could make him look fun to play way more easily than any of the stoic hero types. Moreover if they're doing this to promote DQXIS and DQ Builders 2 Slime is the only sensible choice to rep both.
You cannot comprehend the true nature of Sheezey Bites' want!
My most wanted character from about 5 seconds after the Megaman reveal, and the furvor only grew more as I got into the Smash 4 speculation scene. I've really only snuck out for Ultimate speculation to bash down Katalina support (why would they pick the healer over the main character, it made no sense), but Slime has been a constant force in my Smash hype, and he is a monster that cannot be quenched until I get my hands on him and play. There are few things in this world I want more in this moment. It is a want duking it out with World Peace, 100 million dollars, and all the Nazis being driven off twitter, and putting up a seriously good fight. For tallying purpose of course read this as 100%, but please do not underestimate just how far ahead of every other character I want Slime.
As for other SE reps I'll put my 2 pennies. Sora is impossible because of Disney, Agnés has a small shot and I would be somewhat happy with, but the next most likely are Lara Croft and Crono, who have less than 10% chance each, and 0% want (though Lara would be a want for a Playstation All Stars 2 if Sony every try that again)... and yeah, I think Spirits deconfirm, and Geno was shown back in the direct so, ya know, nope.
And I suppose I should do a nomination for old times sake, even if I'm about to disappear again.... I don't see him having been done, and he doesn't have a support thread (I can't be bothered running one these days), but he atleast deserves someone noticing him on this board so:
Zhao Yun *5
