Rate their Chances: the DLC Edition. Day: 192: The final day

[Ura]

Here's an interesting thought...

What if the IC's were brought back as a Wii U exclusive character while 3DS owners get Pichu as an exclusive? Yeah, it probably won't happen but I think it's a potential way to solve this problem seeing as Sakurai had the IC's done on the Wii U and Pichu is an easy to make clone so dev time would be very minimal.

Theoretically speaking, it could be a bundle similar to how you have to buy Suzaku Castle with Ryu in the DLC shop.

 

[Smasher 101]

Ice Climbers chance: 10%

A popular two time veteran with a very unique moveset, so they'll probably be back at some point. Just not right now, when there's still probably 3DS issues.

Want: 200%

I am the anti XenoBrawler.

I've already stated their removal really killed some of my hype. They were really cool retro characters with designs and a moveset mechanic that I really really like. They really are the only cut veterans I've truly missed; I think Mewtwo, Lucas, and Wolf shouldn't have been cut, I'm glad the former two are back and want Wolf to follow suit, but I don't play as any of them much, and would happily shove them aside for the Ice Climbers. While their cut was understandable, I hate their removal just the same, and I really hope they return someday, be it as DLC or in the next game.

Oh, and it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if they did become solo. They'd still be unique from every other character in the roster and would likely return to my list of favorites, I would much rather have that than no Ice Climbers at all.

Tetra's chances: 20%

+5 because of Hyrule Warriors, but I don't think it's a huge help. I never thought she was underrated at all, to be honest.

Want: 50%

+20%. Thought about it more and my interest is returning a bit, but she's still far from one of my most wanted. Honestly, I'd be fine if Zelda didn't receive a newcomer.

Alpha Stage prediction: 10.29%

I'll use my nominations on someone that I wanted to save from the danger zone a while back, but they didn't have enough nominations for me to save them.

Nominations: Muddy Mole x15

 

[Burruni]

Here's an interesting thought...

What if the IC's were brought back as a Wii U exclusive character while 3DS owners get Pichu as an exclusive? Yeah, it probably won't happen but I think it's a potential way to solve this problem seeing as Sakurai had the IC's done on the Wii U and Pichu is an easy to make clone so dev time would be very minimal.

Theoretically speaking, it could be a bundle similar to how you have to buy Suzaku Castle with Ryu in the DLC shop.

Sakurai adamantly stated.

WiiU and 3DS rosters will be the same. That isn't going to change by DLC.

Now, for ratings.

Icies Chance: 25% We don't know if they're being worked on or if what kept them out can be surmounted even so.

Icies Want: 100%

Tetra Chance: 20% Hyrule Warriors helps her popularity a bit but like Impa she's not impactful enough tot he series as a whole.

Tetra Want: 60% A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME.

 

[PreedReve]

Here's an interesting thought...

What if the IC's were brought back as a Wii U exclusive character while 3DS owners get Pichu as an exclusive? Yeah, it probably won't happen but I think it's a potential way to solve this problem seeing as Sakurai had the IC's done on the Wii U and Pichu is an easy to make clone so dev time would be very minimal.

Theoretically speaking, it could be a bundle similar to how you have to buy Suzaku Castle with Ryu in the DLC shop.

That would be kind of a let down, wouldn't it?
I mean, I'm all for Pichu coming back but to not only make him a console exclusive but also offering Ice Climbers as exclusive to the other console is very lackluster.
I would also hope that they would do what they did with Lucas and Roy and try to make Pichu a little more different from Pikachu.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Nominations:
x15 Every Veteran Returning

 

[Divemissile]

Ice climbers:
Chance: 10%
Hardware limitations are still a thing, and I doubt Sakurai would make a New 3ds exclusive character.
Want: 30%
Never really liked them

Tetra:
Chance: 60%
Hyrule Warriors Legends was announced recently
Want: 40%
Never played Wind Waker that much

Alpha stages prediction: 25%

Nominations: OG Classic mode x15

 

[Nimbostratus]

Pasting from last time. My opinion hasn't really changed for the climbers.
Ice Climbers
Chance- 11%
* 5% that they'll get to work and fix the 3DS issues knowing the Ice Climbers' popularity.
* 5% that Nana and Popo will be palette swaps for a single Ice Climber
* 1% that Sakurai will go back on his previous statements and make them a Wii U exclusive.
Want- 100%
Screw the 3DS I loved playing as them in both Melee and Brawl. Despite having legitimate reasons as to why they were removed, this was by far the most heartbreaking cut I've experienced.

Couldn't find my Tetra rating… must have been out of town. Or I'm just stupid and didn't look hard enough.

Tetra
Chance- 21%
She has a lot of relevance with Wind Waker HD and Hyrule Warriors. That's good. But she's still a pretty nonessential character when looking at the series as a whole. Not sure how many more DLC characters we'll get, and I don't see her being within the next, say, three or four. That right there is probably enough to knock her out.
Want- 60%
Wouldn't mind another Zelda character, honestly, and I like Tetra, but I think I'd rather see Impa and maybe even Vaati first.

Alpha Stage Predictions- 20%
Nominations:
Crono x15

 

[ExtDoc]

First time on this thread.

Ice Climbers

Chance- 10%

It doesn't seem likely that they will be N3DS or Wii U exclusive, as that would leave a big chunk of Sm4sh players out.

Want- 40%

Meh. I really got into Smash with Smash 4, so no real connections to the character(s).

Tetra

Chance- 30%

She doesn't seem to have that big of a fanbase, and we already have two variations on the Zelda character, so I really don't see it happening. I guess she has a bit of a chance do to Hyrule Warriors, but...

Want- 10%

If we get a Zelda newcomer, I want it to be Skull Kid or a decloned Young Link. Majora's Mask really needs more representation.

Nominations

Rerate Snake x15

 

[Zerp]

The Ice Climbers
Chances: 5% Technical difficulties kind of ruin their chances. They have so much going for them, but NOPE! Technical difficulties just had to flat out murder their chances. Definitely will be in next game though .
Want: 80% I'd have no quarrel with them coming back.

Tetra
Chances: 15% I don't really see why her chances would have changed in the slightest, she was in Hyrule warriors, big woop.
Want: 50% I really wouldn't mind her at all, just not before Groose.

Nominations: Dark Matter x 15

 

[lightdasher]

Ice Climbers
Chance: 45% Depends if they fix 3DS limitations
Want: 100%

Tetra
Chance: 25%
Want: 20% Do we really need the zelda franchise repped by 2 links, 3 zeldas and Ganondorf?

 

[Fire_Voyager]

Ice Climbers
Chance: 20% they didn't want to cut them... but if they can't implement them we won't get them
Want: 60% I miss them, but not that much...

Tetra
Chance: 15% ummm
Want: 40% nah... I preffer other characters than her, but she is still better than another Clone...

Alfa Stages
Prediction: 50%

Noms:
Bub/Bob x15

Edited to add the 15 noms...

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Bub/Bob x5

Nominations:Crono x5

You do know that we all can have up to 15 nominations today, right?

 

[Fire_Voyager]

You do know that we all can have up to 15 nominations today, right?

Thanks!! =) I didn't remember it x.x

 

[Kenith]

Ice Climbers:
Chance: 20%.
Want: 100%.

I think their technical issue is something that can be worked over if enough thought is put into them. However it does make it seem very unlikely because even with DLC there's several characters that out prioritize them.
As for want, any unique character being cut hurts my soul. I hate playing as them but I want them back very much.

Tetra:
Chance: 20%.
Want: 80%.

She is officially the most relevant potential Zelda newcomer, appearing in two Wii U games and an upcoming 3DS port.
She's always been popular and she is a blank-slate moveset wise, so she could fill a pirate-archetype moveset similar to Sheik.
If they want a Zelda newcomer, this is probably the one they would go for based on those merits.
I like Tetra. She was a really good character in The Wind Waker (for half the game anyway). I obviously wouldn't support her in favour of Midna, Ghirahim, or Ganon, but I wouldn't mind seeing her at all and I would probably play her if she got in because pirates are cool.

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Nominations:
Jill Valentine x10
Pirate Ship x5

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Here's an interesting thought...

What if the IC's were brought back as a Wii U exclusive character while 3DS owners get Pichu as an exclusive? Yeah, it probably won't happen but I think it's a potential way to solve this problem seeing as Sakurai had the IC's done on the Wii U and Pichu is an easy to make clone so dev time would be very minimal.

Theoretically speaking, it could be a bundle similar to how you have to buy Suzaku Castle with Ryu in the DLC shop.

Don't know if they'd do something like that. Exclusives always put people up in arms, especially when there's no reason for it. I could see them caving and making ICs exclusive to WiiU since there is a legitimate reason they are not on the 3DS, namely that they don't work, despite trying to get them. The console is just not powerful enough. But trying to 'appease' the fanbase by offering a 3DS exclusive character in exchange sounds like a great way to get everyone mad. Pichu may not have been the most requested character, but he's still a veteran with a fanbase. 3DS users would complain that they're only getting a clone while the WiiU gets a new character, and the WiiU would complain that there is no reason to hold Pichu back because of reasons outside of Sakurai's control (e.g. technical impossibilities).

 

[PreedReve]

You do know that we all can have up to 15 nominations today, right?

Let me just bold and resize this for everyone. >w>

 

[a smart guy]

Rerate Time:
Ice Climbers:
Chance: 5% If they were going to make an appearance, they would have happened by now. The other veterans were added because of major fan support. Ice Climbers are a glaring absence, and many people would want them as DLC. However, even with the extra time DLC has given them, the development team hasn't been able to get them to work. I doubt they're happening.
Want: 50% One of my friends used them, but I don't care for the characters that much.

Tetra:
Chance: 25% She's got relevancy, and moveset potential. Only downside is a hatebase saying we don't need 3 Zelda's.
Want: 25% I don't want 3 Zelda's. I like her as a character, but I don't want her as DLC.

Nominations: Andy x15

 

[BandanaWaddleDee]

Don't feel like rating today, so I'll just nominate.
Nominations:
Inkling x5
Leon Powalski x8
Shy Guy x1
Achilles (Danball Senki/LBX) x1

 

[Nintendotard]

Nominations:
Crash Bandicoot x15!

Back up in this

 

[Leafeon523]

Ice Climbers:
Chance and Want: 2%
3ds mate. Sorry. 1% want for each ice climber.

Tetra: Chance: 10%
Look, Hyrule Warriors didn't give any new characters in the original game, so why would dlc be different?

Want: 50%
I'm indifferent to her.

Predicting more battlefields at 8%
Nominating Owain x15

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

This game's finally back into full swing now that E3 is starting to come to a close. The first phase of this game was quite robust and we got some fair debate and assessment on many of the major characters. I feel now is the epitome for a personal announcement.

After Shin Megami Tensei day, I will resign from Rate Their Chances. The reason I chose to do this is for the betterment of my health and work ethic. This game, whilst interesting and revitalizing for my speculative sense, has continued to occupy very disproportional amounts of commitment compared to more important skills I want to build up. Many of these posts can take the entire half of my day for leisure time. And because of the high-volume nature of the discussion, many of my assessments came out half-baked, rushed, and riddled with pitfalls and poor construction.

Yes, it is within my ability to put stricter time balances on this game. However, I do not trust my self-disciplinary sense to manage this responsibly, and I would likely cave back into an unproductive rut as soon as I got reacquainted with this thread. Don't worry, though. I plan on maintaining semi-regular visits to the Boards of Smashing, although most of it looks towards the collaborative bastions of dGames, Make Your Move, The Debate Hall, and Smash 4 competition and metagame. Perhaps the SWF Writer's Lounge and learning the fundamentals of Melee & P:M should come along eventually too.

Overall, I feel like I'm back where I was when Smash 4 was still in the speculation period. I had invested too much of my imagination behind a game I had no say in. Time to move to things that'll matter more. However, if one of my other nominations (No DLC Characters After Fighter Ballot, Smash 5 Has 10-Year Wait Cycle, Galacta Knight) please feel free to tag me back to give my word. I'll appreciate the gesture!

NOMINATIONS

(Shin) Megami Tensei Character (includes Persona & Devil Survivor) x7
Concept: No DLC Characters After Fighter Ballot x4
Concept: Smash 5 Has 10-Year Wait Cycle x4

 

[Erureido]

Ice Climbers

Chance: 30%

The fact Sakurai was successful making them work on the WiiU but not on the 3DS due to hardware limitations and thus having to cut them from the roster because of it says a lot in regards to why their chances are not very strong. There's the problems of implementing them with 8 player Smash in existence, which would make such a mode impossible considering how these characters are designed. Long story short, the software problems are largely why their chances of returning are not very high.

However, they've been having some solid support as DLC fighters, so that's why the Ice Climbers chances aren't zero. I think it's also possible to use only one Ice Climber instead of two in order to actually bring them back to the roster while having the other one appear as an alternate costume. The only problem is that it takes the charm that made the Ice Climbers unique in the first place.

Want: 60%

I wouldn't mind seeing the Ice Climbers return; I'm even cool with having only one fight at a time instead of two at a time to compensate with the 3DS limitations. If Sakurai somehow succeeds in making them work on the 3DS in the future (though highly doubtful), then I hope they won't have the infinite chain grab again.

Tetra

Chance: 40%

Considering she would've likely been Toon Zelda's transformation back in Brawl, and WindWaker HD + Hyrule Warriors 3D maker her relevant in the gaming world again, she's definitely a possibility. Being a pirate, I can even see a unique moveset working for her where in addition to using her sword, she can also use various cannons, bombs, and other pirate weapons to take out other fighters. Another point worth mentioning is that she would help boost the number of female fighters on the Smash roster as well.

What's mainly holding her back is the fact she isn't a "key character" in the Zelda franchise these days. True, she has a huge role in WIndwaker and Phantom Hourglass (and arguably Spirit Tracks if you take into account she's the ancestor of that game's Zelda and her relationship with Anjean), but a character like Impa has been getting a lot more focus in the Zelda world as of late to the point she's becoming one of the main stars of the Zelda franchise as a whole. Thus, her priority as a Zelda newcomer isn't as high compared to her, but it doesn't mean her chances are zero.

Want: 75%

Tetra is easily one of my favorite characters from the Zelda franchise. I just love her personality and style that she carries, and I think she'd be an interesting and cool addition to the Smash Bros roster.

Predictions:
Alpha Stages: 25.54%

Nominations:

15 nominations this time? Sweet!

Jean Descole (Professor Layton): x12
Gallade (Pokemon): x3

 

[FancySmash]

Something I've been seeing that I feel I should bring up again. Anyone worrying about the Ice Climbers being broken because of chain grabs and wobbling, never fear, because chain grabbing was removed in Smash 4. Also, wobbling hasn't existed since Melee, and with the nerfs that Meta Knight has seen in this game, I think the Ice duo would be well balanced like everyone else (and if they aren't initially, updates will take care of it).

 

[PrettyIvyPearls22]

Ice Climbers
Chance: 25%
Sakurai worked on them before the games development. So, they were planned they only got dropped because Nana's AI was difficult to work with. If Sakurai somehow got them to work for both versions of the game then yes, bring them back. I'm probably in the minority of letting them be a console exclusive fighter, I know there's fighting games out there that does that but Smash isn't one of those. Besides this is the first when we have Smash on both the handheld and home console, I know there's fans out there who would just call it fowl. I don't think anyone wants them to be separated because that was the whole point of the character with having them being a duo.

Want: 100%
I want them back so much. I've missed these little guys more so than any cut veteran. More than Lucas and Wolf (who I'd also like to see back). When I saw the Smash 4 roster I felt like whole was missing, and I realized it was them. They've been one of my mains since Melee, they should stick around. This is one of the few times where a character from a whole universe has been cut. It was probably one of the weirdest cuts ever in a way it's somewhat understandable if he couldn't get them to work back then. Now that the game is out and that we have DLC he had to have had the time to fix them now, there should be no excuses, this time around.

Tetra
Chance 10%
Well, she is relevant again. She seems to have somewhat of a cult following the downside to her is do we need a somewhat clone to Zelda as a character.

Want: Abstain
The fact we pretty much have Toon Link to represent for the Windwaker side of Legend of Zelda do we really need another one. The one we have is the same variation of Link and if we do get her she'd be a somewhat variation of Zelda. I think just because she's DLC in Hyrule Warriors and wasn't an intial player maybe what holds her back. If we're going to get a character to represent for the Hyrule Warriors side for Legend of Zelda I'd see either Impa or Lana making it in over Tetra.

 

[colder_than_ice]

Ice Climbers
Chance: 30% - Their best chance is for Sakurai to put some limits on Nana's capabilities. I still believe there's hope.
Want: 1,000,000,000,000% 100% - Please come back.

Tetra: 10% - I'm not convinced that being in Hyrule Warriors helps her much at all. She only got in after 19 characters were chosen before her as opposed to Impa who was one of the first characters revealed for that game. There is also no hard proof that "Toon Sheik" was ever actually Tetra.
Want: 40% - I wouldn't be opposed to her but I'm not a big fan.

Nominations: Rerate Inkilings x15

This game's finally back into full swing now that E3 is starting to come to a close. The first phase of this game was quite robust and we got some fair debate and assessment on many of the major characters. I feel now is the epitome for a personal announcement.

After Shin Megami Tensei day, I will resign from Rate Their Chances. The reason I chose to do this is for the betterment of my health and work ethic. This game, whilst interesting and revitalizing for my speculative sense, has continued to occupy very disproportional amounts of commitment compared to more important skills I want to build up. Many of these posts can take the entire half of my day for leisure time. And because of the high-volume nature of the discussion, many of my assessments came out half-baked, rushed, and riddled with pitfalls and poor construction.

Yes, it is within my ability to put stricter time balances on this game. However, I do not trust my self-disciplinary sense to manage this responsibly, and I would likely cave back into an unproductive rut as soon as I got reacquainted with this thread. Don't worry, though. I plan on maintaining semi-regular visits to the Boards of Smashing, although most of it looks towards the collaborative bastions of dGames, Make Your Move, The Debate Hall, and Smash 4 competition and metagame. Perhaps the SWF Writer's Lounge and learning the fundamentals of Melee & P:M should come along eventually too.

Overall, I feel like I'm back where I was when Smash 4 was still in the speculation period. I had invested too much of my imagination behind a game I had no say in. Time to move to things that'll matter more. However, if one of my other nominations (No DLC Characters After Fighter Ballot, Smash 5 Has 10-Year Wait Cycle, Galacta Knight) please feel free to tag me back to give my word. I'll appreciate the gesture!

NOMINATIONS

(Shin) Megami Tensei Character (includes Persona & Devil Survivor) x7
Concept: No DLC Characters After Fighter Ballot x4
Concept: Smash 5 Has 10-Year Wait Cycle x4

We're definitly going to miss you Captain. Your posts were always fun to read.

DAY OVER
PLEASE WAIT WHILE I CALCULATE THE RESULTS​

 

[DaUsername]

Ice Climbers
Chance: 1% - The 3DS.
Want: 50% - Something something no strong feelings one way or the other.

I don't really know enough about Tetra to rate her

Nominations: Crash Bandicoot x15

 

[Roaring Salsa]

@ colder_than_ice Question. If I missed the day may I at least use the 15x nominations?

 

[colder_than_ice]

ICE CLIMBERS
CHANCE: 21.26% (DOWN FROM 29.84%)
WANT: 70.22% (UP FROM 61.49%)

TETRA
CHANCE: 26.40% (UP FROM 19.86%)
WANT: 53.91% (UP FROM 47.85%)​

Tetra scored big today and easily overtook the Ice Climbers. But the Ice Climbers are now the 3rd most wanted character. Next up we're rating the concept of stages getting an Alpha form, also please predict what score Andy will get tomorrow.

@ DaUsername I counted your rating.
@ Roaring Salsa go for it.

 

[Burruni]

Is Alpha form a battlefield arrangement?

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

Is Alpha form a battlefield arrangement?

That is correct. Where Final Destination is Ω, Battlefield is α.

Now, my ratings on α mode:
Chance: 14%
If they were to implement alpha stages, it would take quite a bit of time for the For Glory servers to update themselves - not to mention that they might not have the time to make alpha stages of all the current stages like they did with the Omega forms.

Want: 75%
It would be nice to have a bit of variety for whenever I head over to 1V1 in For Glory, given that's the reason why my online match count outweighs me playing alone or with my cousin and sister.

Andy Prediction: 10.21%
Advance Wars has had its spotlight stolen by Fire Emblem, so the lack of recent titles might harm him. Other than that, I'd be interested in an Advance Wars character, but I think Sami might be the first choice I'd go with if I were to choose one of the Red Star COs.

Nominations: Inklings X3. Sylux X2

 

[Ura]

Is Alpha form a battlefield arrangement?

Yeah. Would be cool if it was incorporated along with Omega FD style stages.

As for my rating...

Alpha Form Stages
Chance: 35%

I think this would have been done a long time ago if it were to be done. Still not ruling out the possibility of it happening though i'm not getting my hopes up.
Want: 100%

Having just FD style stages is pretty bland sometimes. I want to be able to mix it up by having a combination of both FD and Battlefield-like stages. I'm all in for this happening.

Prediction
Handy Andy: 20%

Nominations
Waluigi X5

 

[Deleted member]

Chances 40
Want 100

Noms

Black Shadow X5

 

[Burruni]

Alpha Stages?

Chances: 10%

That's another form of the stages to be done up, programmed, bundled, and then having to program the entire stage select UI to allow for the extra toggling. I just don't see it coming.

Want: 100% For the love of god I want some FG matches on something other than 50 Shades of FD

 

[Roaring Salsa]

Then I'll use them right away... Tingle x15

Will rate Alpha Stages later.

 

[Smasher 101]

I'm finally able to reveal that @ BandanaWaddleDee won that Micaiah prediction from a while ago and wins five extra nominations.

 

[Aetheri]

because this music is awesome!

Alpha Form Stages (Battlefield)

Chance: 15%
One of the coolest features of this iteration of Smash was the fact that each and every stage can be selected in a different Omega Form to simplify the area which is basically a nod to competitive play...For Glory matches are centered fully around these Omega stages as players go online to test their skills against one another...There is just one problem though...

One single flat platform gets pretty damn boring after a while...even in competitive tournaments you don't often see any omega stages being played on because players like to have some platforms to utilize their skills...Overall though it begs the question, will Sakurai take it a step further and implement the coined Alpha Stage options for each stage providing them with an additional three platforms a la Battlefield?...I mean it wouldn't be that difficult to implement since each stage already has the omega form it's just a matter of adding a platform themed with the stage and copying it twice, and also resizing the main ground down a bit to match that of Battlefield...

So it is pretty easy to implement, but now the question is will they...Sakurai clearly has a lot on his plate working on various DLC content so will he take some time to add this extra feature? I don't think this is really a priority especially since both Dreamland and Miiverse were added and both are almost identical to battlefield with very subtle differences...but that just means that the stage type is popular enough to implement into different stages...Like I said I don't think this is a priority and I don't know how many people are actually asking for this, not to mention even though it would be relatively easy to implement it would take time to do this for all the stages from both the Wii U and 3DS, so chances can't be all that great...

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Want: 100%
I spend a lot of time playing on For Glory usually 1v1 every now and then into team battle if I feel tolerant of some extra connection lag...So it would definitely be a nice change of pace to actually be able to play through the matches differently since just one single large platform with nothing gets EXTREMELY boring after a while...I mean in tournaments as I previously stated not too many people play on Final Destination, battlefield is picked a lot and Smashville is actually one of most picked stages out there (Sigma Stages?) Anyways...It would be nice to have the option of getting a Battlefield form of all the different stages just for varieties sake, it could be interesting for some of them to be floating stages such as the actual battlefield or for some to have walls such as Kalos...
Omega stages are great but it leaves a lot to be desired and Battlefield can at least give us some much needed variety especially when playing online...

Also this...

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Prediction: 16.8%
Andy
Advance Wars doesn't have any character representation and Andy is the frontrunner in that regard...I'm not sure if it's a big enough franchise to garner a playable character, but Andy is at least getting a fair amount of support...

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Nominations:
DLC: Adventure Mode x3 (Y'know what else leaves a lot to be desired....Smash Tour...I'm not a big fan of Mario Party and I'd rather not have it in Smash, Smash Run is pretty fun but kinda repetitive after a while since it's just 5 minutes of KILL EVERYTHING AND GET STRONGER!!!!!, A more emphasized version of Smash Run would be pretty cool, after a while you gain power-ups and fight a boss, then you gain new abilities as you beat the bosses and go on to the next section, each section could be themed to different games such as Mario, Yoshi, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon...there is way too much potential to not have some kind of Adventure mode)
!Rerate: Inklings x2

 

[Deleted member]

Alpha Stages

Hmm... Ryu and Street Fighter are already represented with Suzaku Castle from Street Fighter II. Does Smash really need a stage from the Street Fighter Alpha trilogy? I guess hearing Ryu's theme from Alpha 3 would be an interesting change of pace.

Wait... You mean alpha stages as in Battlefield stage forms.

Chance: 10%

This concept probably would have been implemented in the base game, but you never know.

Want: 100%

Speaking of interesting changes of pace, this concept would be one.

Prediction: Andy - 10%

Nomination: Snake x5

 

[[Obnoxshush/Dasshizer]]

Alpha Stages

Chance: 50%

Want: 80%

Predictions: Andy 25%

Nominations: Pious Augustus X1 Sami X4.

 

[JBRPG]

Alpha Form Stages

Chance: 20%

Maybe not this installment, but maybe smash 5?

Want: 80% - Battle-field like stages can bring in more variety of various platform placements to increase stage dynamics.

Prediction:

Andy: 25%

Nomination: Medusa x 5

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Alpha stages

Chance: 1%

Sorry guys, I don't see this one happening. I haven't heard anyone at Nintendo talking about even the suggestion of that. Besides, most of the lust for alpha stages comes from the competitive side, which Sakurai isn't too fond of in the first place. It's amazing enough we got omega forms of EVERY stage (I think I remember that only some would have it, and it ended up being every stage). Also, I don't know if Nintendo knows/cares about what makes a stage tourney-legal or not.
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Want: 10%

No, thanks. I'd rather different stages than millions more versions of battlefield. What would alpha-Miiverse look like?

Honestly, I don't care one way or the other. But I'm still not giving it a 50% in want - imagine the development time it would take to add an alpha version to 50+ stages. That's all development time that is not going into making Ridley a DLC character. Besides, Dreamland and Miiverse are both battlefield types.

What is plausible is that some tourney-legal stages could be added to FG mode. But as I play neither FG nor tournaments, I don't really know what's legal and what's not. I just know I would be terrible since my play strategies are playing Link and making judicious use of items.

...yeah, I know...weird to think a straight up casual is on these boards, right?
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Andy: 8.8%

Nom: Legit classic mode x5