Roster Discussion Thread (Closed)

[FlareHabanero]

I'm expecting a lot of tears, because it's pretty much a guarantee that something will not settle with people.

 

[Moon Monkey]

This is what i'm expecting...somewhat.

Medusa and Black Shadow can easily be replaced with Saki, Andy or Dillon.

 

[N3ON]

This is what i'm expecting...somewhat.

Medusa can easily be replaced with Saki, Andy or Dillon.

Ray... Micaiah... two new F-Zero characters.... 54 slots... you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

Medusa and Krystal are also pretty unlikely. As are Andy and Dillon.

 

[Metal Overlord]

that's 50+ characters lol I dunno about all that

 

[Deleted member]

This is what i'm expecting...somewhat.

Medusa can easily be replaced with Saki, Andy or Dillon.

Really good roster here (even if its unrealistic). A few characters I'd rather not see, but I'm more than satisfied with the additions.

Edit: What I'm expecting:
- King K. Rool
- Ridley
- Mewtwo
- One Fire Emblem newcomer (Roy or Chrom, leaning towards Roy)
- Palutena
- Takamaru
- Little Mac
- Two misc. series (Shulk, Isaac and/or Saki)
- Mega Man (if we get a new third-party)

- Two to six more newcomers.

 

[lobotheduck21]

I like moon monkey
notice ray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2JSUXaY-tw
btw what was that last roster, the image didn't seem to work on Wii U

 

[Moon Monkey]

Ray... Micaiah... two new F-Zero characters.... 54 slots... you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

Medusa and Krystal are also pretty unlikely. As are Andy and Dillon.

Haha! It's more so a character pool I'd love to see. Unrealistic, yes.
But you know what they say go big or go home..... They do say that right? ._.

I like moon monkey
notice ray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2JSUXaY-tw
btw what was that last roster, the image didn't seem to work on Wii U

Spoiler

@Lobotheduck21 Liked for Queen

 

[FlareHabanero]

I could see Dillon being a perfectly good candidate, more so then people take for granted. I mean, there is no rule that states that an eShop character is impossible or anything, especially one that has actual popularity.

 

[Shorts]

Don't poop arcade, but this was on Adobe's PS FB page.

 

[Moon Monkey]

I could see Dillon being a perfectly good candidate, more so then people take for granted. I mean, there is no rule that states that an eShop character is impossible or anything, especially one that has actual popularity.

Patricia Wagon MIGHT have a good chance then.

 

[N3ON]

Patricia Wagon might have a good chance then.

Except she's not a Nintendo character.

 

[Moon Monkey]

Except she's not a Nintendo character.

Yeah, I know. But Mighty switch force is a really popular eShop game.

 

[lobotheduck21]

With the way e-shop is performing, I wouldn't be surprised if dillian or mallo got in

 

[N3ON]

Yeah, I know. But Mighty switch force is a really popular eShop game.

A couple averagely popular (in the west) eShop appearances aren't going to put her in the same league as the third-parties with an actual chance.

Her only chance is if Nintendo bought WayForward (and she continued to get games). Even then, Shantae would get in first...

 

[FlareHabanero]

It's pretty much Dillon or bust when it comes to an eShop "rep", you could say.

I hate using the word "rep" by the way.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Well, in the least she's getting a sequel

 

[Moon Monkey]

A couple averagely popular (in the west) eShop appearances aren't going to put her in the same league as the third-parties with an actual chance.

Her only chance is if Nintendo bought WayForward (and she continued to get games). Even then, Shantae would get in first...

, but true. Even if Mighty Switch Force went on to make a dozen more titles over the next decade, you still think Shantae would get in? Idk I'll have to wait and see how time treats both titles... I can see Nintendo buying Wayforward too.

It's going to be interesting for SSB5, and when I say interesting I mean pretty lackluster. Most of the characters left (Assuming they don't get in through DLC) will be these niche characters only a handful of people would know about. I can see it now:

Bubsy and Alex Kid for SSB5...

 

[Banjodorf]

Yeah, SSB5 is going to have all the characters that people KIND of supported but not really. And something new, like Xenoblade is for SSB4. If we get a new F-Zero game, expect a surge. I'm really not sure what I'm gonna do.

Assuming K. Rool, Dixie and Little Mac and Takamaru make it in, it's like...I don't need anything else, really.

 

[FlareHabanero]

SSB5 will still be interesting even without any new characters. I have said this a handful of times in the past, but characters are not everything.

 

[lobotheduck21]

So what npc would you want the most IN STORY MODE

 

[~automatic]

So what npc would you want the most IN STORY MODE

Waluigi. Duh.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So what npc would you want the most IN STORY MODE

An Animal Crossing character. Maybe Tom Nook as a shop keeper?

 

[N3ON]

, but true. Even if Mighty Switch Force went on to make a dozen more titles over the next decade, you still think Shantae would get in? Idk I'll have to wait and see how time treats both titles... I can see Nintendo buying Wayforward too.

Well, usually the Mighty series gets a new protagonist every time. The only reason Patricia is sticking around is because of the sequel. Eventually they'll probably change protagonists again, so there's no clear Mighty rep. Plus Shantae has a lot more popularity, and is also getting another game, but it depends how many games she gets in the future as well. This is all hypothetical of course, WayForward won't get a rep unless they're part of Nintendo or one of their IPs somehow explodes.

It's going to be interesting for SSB5, and when I say interesting I mean pretty lackluster. Most of the characters left (Assuming they don't get in through DLC) will be these niche characters only a handful of people would know about.

Which is why Sakurai will need to change things up eventually. Honestly after SSB4 is probably the best time, but if need be a SSB5 under the same sort of guidelines is... possible... before absolutely scraping the bottom of the barrel. But Smash can hardly go on forever like this.

 

[peeup]

So what npc would you want the most IN STORY MODE

Tingle is kinda a must.

 

[Croph]

So what npc would you want the most IN STORY MODE

Spoiler

But then he becomes playable once you bet him. I DON'T CARE IF THAT'S CONTRADICTING THE TERM NPC!!11!

 

[lobotheduck21]

I would probably fawful running the sticker store (stickers are kind of like badges).

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Yep, Roy as a Non-Playable Character would be a wonderful idea

 

[FlareHabanero]

Mario should be a Non-Playable Character in the next game.

 

[Big-Cat]

Link should be an NPC. He's sucked in every game he's in.

 

[Moon Monkey]

Well, usually the Mighty series gets a new protagonist every time. The only reason Patricia is sticking around is because of the sequel. Eventually they'll probably change protagonists again, so there's no clear Mighty rep. Plus Shantae has a lot more popularity, and is also getting another game, but it depends how many games she gets in the future as well. This is all hypothetical of course, WayForward won't get a rep unless they're part of Nintendo or one of their IPs somehow explodes.

Which is why Sakurai will need to change things up eventually. Honestly after SSB4 is probably the best time, but if need be a SSB5 under the same sort of guidelines is... possible... before absolutely scraping the bottom of the barrel. But Smash can hardly go on forever like this.

Patricia could very well be the Marth of her series, but yeah it's all hypothetical.

As far as the roster goes, I think the hype for SSB5 can only grow depending on how many new quality IPs Nintendo can release this gen; as well as any old franchises they manage to revive or companies/studios they manage to snag. Otherwise it will mainly be Pokemon and FE discussions all over again, with the occasional Waluigi mention. yay.....

As for advancements in the series, I agree SSB5 would be a welcomed reboot. Though, I don't mind if each installment just has its own unique quirk, like the Mario Kart series.

 

[~automatic]

I still believe in Link damnit!

 

[lobotheduck21]

Smash 5 = Nintendo Calvinball

 

[Shorts]

Medusa makes a sick NPC boss. Personally, I wanna see HD versions of a bunch of characters around as NPC's in story mode.

Maybe we see Black Shadow and Shadow racing one another in the background of an F-Zero level, or Anthony Higgs blasting away at Kracko. Krystal, and Jody Summers washing their ships at a ship dock, or Lyn and Masked Man dualing in the background. Funky Kong, Tom Nook and Tingle could be shop keepers. Medusa could be leading armies against Saki, Matthew, Reyn, and Caeda. Chibi-Robo, Jill Dozer, and Ray MK could be consulting with Bowser Junior about Mech mechanics. Waluigi and Skull kid could be up to mischief, and you could see Kamek, Micaiah and Ashley swapping spells. Mona and Mach Rider could be vehicle upgrade specialists, and Nurse Joy can run an Inn.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Link should be an NPC. He's sucked in every game he's in.

It's funny because he literally sucks up things in some games.

 

[Banjodorf]

SSB5 will still be interesting even without any new characters. I have said this a handful of times in the past, but characters are not everything.

Hey, I'm not doubting that, and don't think I'll ever stop speculating about or supporting the series. At that point the speculation will turn completely from "I want X character" to "I wonder how X character is going to change" or "I wonder how they're going to change Y gameplay element."

 

[Swamp Sensei]

People will always want more characters. I'm sure the amount will lessen and lessen with time however.

 

[Shorts]

People will always want more characters. I'm sure the amount will lessen and lessen with time however.

Just add more cameos.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Just add more cameos.

People will still want them playable.

That is something we cannot change.

 

[N3ON]

Brawl was definitely the peak, addition-amount-wise. Sakurai would be smart to start easing people into accepting getting smaller amounts of newcomers than previous games. He probably will.

I don't see this game getting more than 50 slots. Fewer is probably more likely.

 

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Medusa makes a sick NPC boss. Personally, I wanna see HD versions of a bunch of characters around as NPC's in story mode.

Maybe we see Black Shadow and Shadow racing one another in the background of an F-Zero level, or Anthony Higgs blasting away at Kracko. Krystal, and Jody Summers washing their ships at a ship dock, or Lyn and Masked Man dualing in the background. Funky Kong, Tom Nook and Tingle could be shop keepers. Medusa could be leading armies against Saki, Matthew, Reyn, and Caeda. Chibi-Robo, Jill Dozer, and Ray MK could be consulting with Bowser Junior about Mech mechanics. Waluigi and Skull kid could be up to mischief, and you could see Kamek, Micaiah and Ashley swapping spells. Mona and Mach Rider could be vehicle upgrade specialists, and Nurse Joy can run an Inn.

It's kinda funny just how many characters are better suited for NPC/Cameo roles. Can't say I agree with all the one's you've listed here, but I'm not interested in a debate over 1 or 2 characters.

I don't see this game getting more than 50 slots. Fewer is probably more likely.

Wait do you mean actual characters or just the amount of characters who appear on the select screen? Transformation/Switching characters make things so confusing.