Roster Prediction Discussion Thread

[Seraphim.]

Doesn't Project M just make every character able to do everything?

What do you mean?

 

[Louie G.]

Finally, at long last, I have reached 2,000 posts!

I would like to thank all of the friends I've made on this blog. You know, for not running me out of the place.
Smash Bros is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, not just for bringing Nintendo characters together, but for bringing friends together and having some great times.
And although it seems to tear us apart here at Smashboards, well, it's still lots of fun.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

@Saturn

I'm not wishing anything. It simply may have been outed, and it would make sense really.

We haven't gotten a **** ton of characters, and Sakurai has said he doesn't want to reveal as much. The Wii U is struggling, and we're pretty close to SSB4 lasting longer in development than Brawl did.

I don't think it's all that ridiculous. I DO think it's looking like anywhere from Spring to Fall 2014, if there are any delays.

EDIT: Think again if you think that the Chrom costume means nothing. Monster Hunter is like GTA over there. Huge series, and it's all up to what Intelligent Systems wants. If Roy is getting a remake soon, then I can see him happening. If not, then chances are we're getting Chrom.

 

[Bowserlick]

What do you mean?

Well, I do not know too much about Project M. It seems geared toward competitive plays anyhow, so I am sure the team did good work.

Looking at the videos, it just seems every character is fast and powerful and can cancel attacks.

To me this takes away flavor from the character, but again this is coming as a casual player who has only watched a handful of videos.

 

[Morbi]

Cranky Kong.

This is actually great news as there is a legitimate interest in Cranky Kong. Perhaps Nintendo saw this with their immaculate (lol nope) clairvoyance? In any event, I am glad that Cranky is getting the exposure that he deserves. However, he is an overt assist trophy (it truly pains me to say such horrible things about him).

 

[TheLastJinjo]

Finally, at long last, I have reached 2,000 posts!

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

 

[Seraphim.]

Well, I do not know too much about Project M. It seems geared toward competitive plays anyhow, so I am sure the team did good work.

Looking at the videos, it just seems every character is fast and powerful and can cancel attacks.

To me this takes away flavor from the character, but again this is coming as a casual player who has only watched a handful of videos.

Were you watching a Turbo mode video? because that sounds like what you saw.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

@Saturn

I'm not wishing anything. It simply may have been outed, and it would make sense really.

We haven't gotten a **** ton of characters, and Sakurai has said he doesn't want to reveal as much. The Wii U is struggling, and we're pretty close to SSB4 lasting longer in development than Brawl did.

I don't think it's all that ridiculous. I DO think it's looking like anywhere from Spring to Fall 2014, if there are any delays.

So how many more characters do you expect to be revealed before release?

 

[Bowserlick]

Were you watching a Turbo mode video? because that sounds like what you saw.

I do believe so, that possibly explains everything. Thanks.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

@ True Blue

Can't say for sure. But, I think we'll get a second trailer and a launch trailer, with characters revealed in each. I think everybody else would be left as a secret for the fans to find out.

With one a month until Spring, if we get lucky, I think we could end up with 30 characters overall on the site.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

So how many more characters do you expect to be revealed before release?

All of them?

 

[Hotfeet444]

Finally, at long last, I have reached 2,000 posts!
I would like to thank all of the friends I've made on this blog. You know, for not running me out of the place.
Smash Bros is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, not just for bringing Nintendo characters together, but for bringing friends together and having some great times.
And although it seems to tear us apart here at Smashboards, well, it's still lots of fun.

Congrats pal! Here...your victory dance.

 

[Inawordyes]

So if SM4SH has been leaked for a Spring release, who wants to bet that'll be officially confirmed in a few days during the inevitable December Direct?

 

[Morbi]

@ True Blue

Can't say for sure. But, I think we'll get a second trailer and a launch trailer, with characters revealed in each. I think everybody else would be left as a secret for the fans to find out.

With one a month until Spring, if we get lucky, I think we could end up with 30 characters overall on the site.

This is also what I expect. I think we will get one reveal a month, minimal newcomers (1 or 2 before launch assuming the Spring date is valid).

 

[TheLastJinjo]

So what about new characters? Do you think Sakurai would add Shulk or someone JUST because there aren't any new characters on the rosters? I don't, but it makes me wonder, how will he handle that? I mean I don't have a single NEW character on my roster. No Matthew, no Shulk, no Chrom, no Genesect. Even Melee had Ganondorf, Pichu, and Roy. (But, to be fair it was because they were clones.)

 

[Bowserlick]

Sakurai complained about no new IP's during the Brawl days. Now he has some (Wii Fit Trainer, Mii, Shulk). It would be odd if he did not include Shulk. Shulk is a gift to him.

 

[FlareHabanero]

and we're pretty close to SSB4 lasting longer in development than Brawl did.

1 year, 10 months = 2 years, 9 months

Okay then...

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

@ Saturn (before I go eat. I'M HUNGRAA)

Anyway, Brawl had Wario, Pit, R.O.B and Olimar as the first party series newcomers. I don't count third parties in as "new series". Take that as what you will.

We already have 2 first party newcomers. If we get more than Brawl had (4) then we'll at least be getting five.

But then there is the leak. Mac, Pac, and Mii are there, so that's another 2 first party. We'd be getting at least one more. But overall, i'm expecting approximately 7 new series added this time. Maybe more, maybe less.

EDIT: @ Xenoblaze

I went and goofed there. I thought Uprising came out quite awhile ago. School has the days and months blurring together . DERP

 

[TodesEnte]

after Sakurai confirmed that skullkid is in the game just as an assist trophy (he was probably the character i wished most to be playable). I still hope they implement something like the pokemon trainer, just with the masks from majoras mask. Switiching with his down-b between deku-link, goron-link and zora-link.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

Oh i forgot you guys know everything. Kind of like how we had a five character reveal at E3. Where Ridley, Takamaru, Mewtwo, Toad, and Megaman were revealed. You know how AC was a character that was deconfirmed? And how anyone who expected WFTrainer would have been laughed at.

You're right, you guys got this prediction thing down.

My point is don't call someone ******** for being wrong, when you ALL have been REALLY wrong in the past.

As much as I hate to defend such a childish person. He's right. I know this is a late response, but I was browsing back and I hate to point this out. I also have to say I agree that anybody who suggested Wii Fit Trainer probably would have been laughed at here.

 

[Morbi]

I honestly hope that Sakurai doesn't utilize many new IPs; however, it is quite evident that he will. So my chances of getting my sweet little pedophile Tingle are attenuated.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

after Sakurai confirmed that skullkid is in the game just as an assist trophy (he was probably the character i wished most to be playable). I still hope they implement something like the pokemon trainer, just with the masks from majoras mask. Switiching with his down-b between deku-link, goron-link and zora-link.

YAY!!! NEW USER!!! WELCOME 2 SMUSHBIRDS!!!

 

[Hotfeet444]

after Sakurai confirmed that skullkid is in the game just as an assist trophy (he was probably the character i wished most to be playable). I still hope they implement something like the pokemon trainer, just with the masks from majoras mask. Switiching with his down-b between deku-link, goron-link and zora-link.

First off, welcome to Smashboards and I hope you enjoy your stay with us, secondly, this would mean including three links in one game, which is too much, so I can say it's not going to happen.

 

[Bowserlick]

Have Tingle be a Wario clone.

Instead of riding a bike though, he rides Link wearing a leather harness and running on all fours, but not in Twilight Wolf form.

 

[Arcadenik]

Sakurai complained about no new IP's during the Brawl days. Now he has some (Wii Fit Trainer, Mii, Shulk). It would be odd if he did not include Shulk. Shulk is a gift to him.

Yeah, Sakurai is now resorting to casual IPs where there are characters that many people would stereotype as "peaceful" and "nonviolent" and therefore "not suitable" for Smash. Just be prepared in case Sakurai decides to add Nintendog and/or Professor Kawashima... even if they are "stupid" ideas... you never know with Sakurai...

 

[NickerBocker]

Im hoping foe a healthy balance of new series and old series. For old series we have exciting potentials like K Rool and Palutena, and for new series we have potentials of Little Mac, Shulk, Isaa , etc.

Considering all weve seen introduced is 2 new series, that being Wii Fit and Animal crossing (third parties is a different story) I would like to think our next reveal is something from an old series.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yeah, Sakurai is now resorting to casual IPs where there are characters that many people would stereotype as "peaceful" and "nonviolent" and therefore "not suitable" for Smash. Just be prepared in case Sakurai decides to add Nintendog and/or Professor Kawashima... even if they are "stupid" ideas... you never know with Sakurai...

He will make Nintendog and Kawashima work, I'm telling you guys.

 

[Shorts]

As much as I hate to defend such a childish person. He's right. I know this is a late response, but I was browsing back and I hate to point this out. I also have to say I agree that anybody who suggested Wii Fit Trainer probably would have been laughed at here.

I was there, and I know they would have. But that's not why I quoted.

Just remember, where you are before you point the childish finger.

>On a site for Smash Bros obsessed people (Most playing a game that's 12 years old)
>Talking about a game that hasn't been released
>Arguing to death about characters
>Using points that have been obviously proved unreliable countless time after time.
>Still acting like hot ****

Im hoping foe a healthy balance of new series and old series. For old series we have exciting potentials like K Rool and Palutena, and for new series we have potentials of Little Mac, Shulk, Isaa , etc.

I'm hoping we get a nice 4 - 5 new franchises, and 10 - 12 existing franchise character additions. I'm just not much of a fan of most of the franchises that haven't already been included. With a few exceptions of course.

 

[Hotfeet444]

Im hoping foe a healthy balance of new series and old series. For old series we have exciting potentials like K Rool, Ridley and Palutena, and for new series we have potentials of Little Mac, Shulk, Isaa , etc.

Fixed. You gotta give aliens love too man.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

>On a site for Smash Bros obsessed people (Most playing a game that's 12 years old) So are you.
>Talking about a game that hasn't been released Um, So are you.
>Arguing to death about characters SO ARE YOU!
>Using points that have been obviously proved unreliable countless time after time. SO ARE YOU!

ARE YOU MISSING SOMETHING HERE!? You literally just deemed everything this website does as childish while you do the exact same thing, you are just as much a part of it. What were you expecting to accomplish with this post? Ah, never mind. If I even bother people are gonna spam the thread with "Dis gun b good" gifs.

 

[Shorts]

Yeahhh, that's my point. This is a childish passtime, for all of us. Which is why you shouldn't be pointing fingers.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

He will make Nintendog and Kawashima work, I'm telling you guys.

This use to be funny. But, now it's just annoying and painful to read. I'm starting to wonder if you actually believe Nintendog can work in any criteria. I'm kind of leaning towards the possibility that you don't and are just trolling, because nobody could possibly expect a real life dog to be a character that can work in a fantasy fighting game for Nintendo characters.

 

[Gune]

Dat double post.

 

[Hotfeet444]

He will make Nintendog and Kawashima work, I'm telling you guys.

I have no doubts he can make them work, I mean...they made a character like Phoenix Wright work in UMVC3, but the point is that there's little to no chance of him actually taking the time to do so. Kawashima and Nintendog are the kind of characters where they're either going to be broken, or they're going to be terrible, and this is usually the case with characters that wouldn't normally adapt to a fighting game's style, case in point again, Phoenix Wright in UMvC3.

 

[Bowserlick]

Andross with a body!

 

[BluePikmin11]

This use to be funny. But, now it's just annoying and painful to read. I'm starting to wonder if you actually believe Nintendog can work in any criteria. I'm kind of leaning towards the possibility that you don't and are just trolling, because nobody could possibly expect a real life dog to be a character that can work in a fantasy fighting game for Nintendo characters.

Yes, I'm actually serious here. Though if "photo-realistic" still becomes a problem for Sakurai, he won't make the dog playable. That and possible animal problems are few of the reasons why I kinda lean away from Nintendog. But still, Nintendog can work as a character.

I have no doubts he can make them work, I mean...they made a character like Phoenix Wright work in UMVC3, but the point is that there's little to no chance of him actually taking the time to do so. Kawashima and Nintendog are the kind of characters where they're either going to be broken, or they're going to be terrible, and this is usually the case with characters that wouldn't normally adapt to a fighting game's style, case in point again, Phoenix Wright in UMvC3.

But he did take the actual time to make a joke character like Wii Fit Trainer playable. He defintely has the time to make them work.

 

[Bowserlick]

Duck Hunt Dog is more of a cartoon so I can see him as the canine pick over Nintendogs.
Or maybe you can make an animal head for Mii like the cats and dogs in Find Mii.

 

[Hotfeet444]

But he did take the actual time to make a fitness trainer playable. He defintely has the time to make them work.

You can't say that for sure, as a matter of fact, none of us can on account of the fact of we don't know how far along the game is in development and how many characters have been designed. There's still many things that need to be done, including a majority, if not all, the returning characters AND more newcomers, not to mention items, assist trophies, stages, trophy models for gallery mode, and this is for two different systems mind you. So again, you can't say "He has time for so and so" because we really don't know how much time they have left in development.

 

[Arcadenik]

Yes, I'm actually serious here. Though if "photo-realistic" still becomes a problem for Sakurai, he won't make the dog playable. That and possible animal problems are few of the reasons why I kinda lean away from Nintendog. But the character can work as a character.

But he did take the actual time to make a joke character like Wii Fit Trainer playable. He defintely has the time to make them work.

So, how about a loophole... make a cartoon dog playable instead of a photo-realistic puppy... I am going to laugh till I cannot breathe when I read all the butthurt reaction posts if Sakurai actually took the time to make a hunting dog playable... ...but a photo-realistic puppy would still have the same results.

 

[Bowserlick]

Sakurai went out of his way to make sure the Ray Gun didn't look like a real gun. I am not sure if he would want a realistic puppy as a character to be knocked around.

But then again, he is a cat person. So maybe he wouldn't mind.