Roster Prediction Discussion Thread

[TumblrFamous]

I don't think a roster has to be risky to be good.
Wii Fit Trainer and Villager are pretty much shock characters already, so that kind of gives us a free pass.
Takamaru will likely be a shock to those who don't know him.
3 shock characters right there. We're just so used to them that they don't surprise us anymore.

Thank you. This is exactly what I think.

I mean, there might be one or two more shockers, like Takamaru for some, or someone like Toon Zelda/Ashley, etc. But maybe Sakurai showed the two "shockers" just to get them out of the way. I think we'll see just one more "shocker". I mean, except for ROB and ZSS, and technically the third parties which I don't count, we got a pretty safe roster in Brawl.

 

[Zhadgon]

Here is mine:

.n_n.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Everyone's posting rosters?
Okay, maybe I'll get some FEEDBACK this time...

Spoiler

My Amazing Roster

Mario:
Mario
Luigi
Peach
Bowser
Paper Mario

DK:
DK
Diddy
K. Rool
Dixie

Yoshi:
Yoshi

Wario:
Wario

Zelda:
Link
Zelda/Sheik
Ganondorf
Toon Link

Metroid:
Samus
Ridley

Kirby:
Kirby
Meta Knight
Dedede

Star Fox:
Fox
Falco
Wolf

Pokémon:
Pikachu
Jiggs
Trainer
Mewtwo
Lucario

Kid Icarus:
Pit
Palutena

MOTHER:
Ness
Lucas

Fire Emblem:
Marth
Ike
Chrom

F-Zero:
Cap

Pikmin:
Olimar

Animal Crossing:
Villager

Wii Fit:
WFT

Wii:
Mii

Punch Out:
Little Mac

Xenoblade:
Shulk

Retro:
Ice Climbers
G and W
ROB
Takamaru

3rd Party:
Sonic
Mega Man
Pac-Man

Let me know if I forgot anyone, and what you think of my roster. Sorry, I don't have roster maker.

PS: My risks are 4 DK characters and Paper Mario to an extent. Happy?

I'm iffy on a 5th Mario character, as well as Snake getting cut. Other than that it's fine.

4 DK characters isn't much of a risk honestly.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Oh yes, and speaking of Snake, I have a lot more confidence that Snake will return now ever since Sonic being confirmed. Because it shows that the third party characters characters can return, contrary to how guest characters are typically treated in other games.

 

[Arcadenik]

I wish Simon Belmont could be the new Konami character... Snake had his turn in Brawl, let Simon have his turn in SSB4...

 

[SuperBrawler]

I wish Simon Belmont could be the new Konami character... Snake had his turn in Brawl, let Simon have his turn in SSB4...

I don't really care about Simon Belmont.

 

[Arcadenik]

I don't really care about Simon Belmont.

That's nice... but there are other people who care about Simon Belmont.

 

[Deleted member]

They are the minority.

 

[BluePikmin11]

You know who I think could be revealed at E3 2014? I think it would be these guys:

Ridley is there to hype everyone into buying SSB4.
Shulk is there to promote the new X game coming up.
And Dr. Kawashima is there to have everyone surprised once again just like the Wii Fit Trainer.

 

[YoshiandToad]

Not a fan of Snake myself; I'd rather have Bomberman be the Konami rep with a moveset entirley based around explosives, but since Sonic got back it'd be pretty unfair to oust Snake out.

I wonder what Snake will actually look like though if he is back...Eye patched? Old? Same as before but with far less gritty detail?

 

[Gingerbread Man]

Oh yes, and speaking of Snake, I have a lot more confidence that Snake will return now ever since Sonic being confirmed. Because it shows that the third party characters characters can return, contrary to how guest characters are typically treated in other games.

I don't. I mean what are they going to use as an excuse to announce him? "Here's a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid V, yet another game not being released on nintendo consoles, also we're inviting snake back."

 

[BluePikmin11]

But Snake is already based on explosives. :o

 

[Arcadenik]

I think Dr. Kawashima would be overkill... still a better choice than character logos though...

 

[KingofPhantoms]

I honestly wouldn't care that much if Bomberman or Simon Belmont got in instead of Snake.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I think Dr. Kawashima would be overkill... still a better choice than character logos though...

I don't think he overkills the casual series representation. In fact, it kinda makes sense to have him along with Wii Fit Trainer and Villager. I will be very surprised if Dr. Kawashima is not in the game, because it is the time to bring in few characters from the casual series.

 

[Deleted member]

If you're expecting Kawashima, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

While the idea isn't out there, it actually happening is another story.

Be aware that Villager and WFT weren't added with "ermahgerd cazurures" in mind.

 

[G0LD3N L0TUS]

If you're expecting Kawashima, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.

While the idea isn't out there, it actually happening is another story.

That's true, but the same could easily have been said for Wii Fit Trainer. We'll just have to wait and see what happens. Granted, he would be the second WTF character.

 

[Arcadenik]

I don't. I mean what are they going to use as an excuse to announce him? "Here's a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid V, yet another game not being released on nintendo consoles, also we're inviting snake back."

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Snake: Want to know more about Snake? Visit the official website for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

 

[Autumn ♫]

I don't. I mean what are they going to use as an excuse to announce him? "Here's a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid V, yet another game not being released on nintendo consoles, also we're inviting snake back."

They didn't announce anything for Megaman and they still confirmed him.

 

[Deleted member]

One is a fitness freak, the other is a neuroscientist.

Which one would you see beating people up in senseless violence more?

 

[Baskerville]

I'm more surprised Kawashima was even considered in the first place.

 

[G0LD3N L0TUS]

They didn't announce anything for Megaman and they still confirmed him.

He was revealed along with the initial trailer. I'd consider that a different scenario altogether. However, I could easily see Snake getting revealed in a second trailer or something.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yes I know, the idea of a regular boy using regular tools and the idea of a fitness trainer fighting is so unique, Sakurai decided to add them. Now that he is looking for characters from casual series now, the same could go for Kawashima. The idea of a floating professor head is so unique from the rest of the cast, Sakurai could add him.

 

[Gune]

They didn't announce anything for Megaman and they still confirmed him.

True but megaman doe sent have any games coming out for any systems.

 

[Arcadenik]

I'm more surprised Kawashima was even considered in the first place.

I am more surprised playing card and logo characters were suggested in the first place.

 

[Autumn ♫]

He was revealed along with the initial trailer. I'd consider that a different scenario altogether. However, I could easily see Snake getting revealed in a second trailer or something.

That's what I see happening.

 

[Rebellious Treecko]

Snake: Want to know more about Snake? Visit the official website for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

Well yeah, but MGS5 isn't going to be on any Nintendo consoles.
And that's not Solid Snake starring in that game either, it's Big Boss.

Don't get me wrong, I want Snake to return. He's quite original and he stands out compared to the other characters.

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[BKupa666]

Two characters from series deemed 'casual' by online fans being in the trailer =/= "Sakurai is looking for characters from causal series"

 

[Arcadenik]

Yes I know, the idea of a regular boy using regular tools and the idea of a fitness trainer fighting is so unique, Sakurai decided to add them. Now that he is looking for characters from casual series now, the same could go for Kawashima. The idea of a floating professor head is so unique from the rest of the cast, Sakurai could add him.

I'd rather have Andross... at least he is not Krystal and there's no way a floating monkey head could possibly become a Fox clone.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I think Sakurai would go for something weirder like Dr. Kawashima, I don't think Andross would be considered. If it were a battle between choosing Kawashima and Andross, I think the better diverse choice is Dr. Kawashima.

 

[Gingerbread Man]

I think Sakurai would go for something weirder like Dr. Kawashima, I don't think Andross would be considered. If it were a battle between choosing Kawashima and Andross, I think the better diverse choice is Dr. Kawashima.

Or they both lose and get knocked down to assist trophy status.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Or they both lose and get knocked down to assist trophy status.

I think Sakurai will find a way to make Dr. Kawashima a working character. He made Villager and Wii Fit Trainer work, why not Dr. Kawashima.

 

[Louie G.]

I will be very surprised if Dr. Kawashima is not in the game.

Yes I know, the idea of a regular boy using regular tools and the idea of a fitness trainer fighting is so unique, Sakurai decided to add them. Now that he is looking for characters from casual series now, the same could go for Kawashima. The idea of a floating professor head is so unique from the rest of the cast, Sakurai could add him.

I hope this isn't sarcasm. Because I'm pretty sure a generic hand boss type character is a lot less unique than Villager and Wii Fit Trainer.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

I don't. I mean what are they going to use as an excuse to announce him? "Here's a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid V, yet another game not being released on nintendo consoles, also we're inviting snake back."

Easy. Anniversary of The Twin Snakes on Gamecube. Or the Anniversary of the series itself.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Have we not seen a floating head fighting (Besides Andross) in the Smash cast before, Louie G.
But we'll find out soon enough.

 

[Louie G.]

Have we not seen a floating head fighting (Besides Andross) in the Smash cast before, Louie G.
But we'll find out soon enough.

I would prefer Master Hand as a character with floating hands (even though he is only one hand).
Adding Kawashima would be like adding Andross, Tiki Tong, or Wham Bam Rock as playable characters. It's kind of silly in perspective.

 

[Deleted member]

All we need is a floating head to accommodate Master and Crazy.
Then the trope will be present.

 

[BluePikmin11]

It's so much of a silly concept, Sakurai would want the idea to work.

 

[Louie G.]

I 99% believe that WFT is the surprise addition to the roster.
I don't really understand why "casual" games need more recognition on the roster. Villager and WFT do that very well, and nobody's going to buy the game because "that Brain age guy" is in it.

 

[Gune]

It's so much of a silly concept, Sakurai would want the idea to work.

Blue how do you know sakurai even wants Dr. kawashima to try and make him work?