Roster Prediction Discussion Thread

[FlareHabanero]

For me It would all depend how long it takes to switch between them if it's like switching Pokemon or going between Zelda and Sheik in Brawl then I'll just stick to using one of them, if it's a pretty fast switch then I'll use both of them.

Although I was expect a decent amount of lag time during the switch for the sake of balance.

As long as there isn't some sort of bull**** stamina mechanic like with Pokemon Trainer, at least one of them will be useful, worst case scenario.

 

[Espio264]

Well, hypothetically speaking, it would be an interesting mechanic for potentially extending combos or providing defense by switching between characters. I mean you could simply stick with Lucina, but say you need to break the opponents relentless beatdown on you, you can switch to Chrom to break the opponents momentum and strike back. Alternatively, you can cause more creative chains by constantly swapping between characters in order to achieve a relentless beatdown, kind of how it works in Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Of course, there is always the concern with balance...

Would it make sense to have the pair of them work the way your reserve characters shoot out and help in the Marvel vs. Capcom games? As you gain momentum, or damage, kind of like how Lucario works, which ever one you didn't select shows up and both simultaneously attack for a limited period for you to increase damage/combos. It seems unlikely, but it's a mechanic we've never seen in Smash before.

 

[Gunla]

Would it make sense to have the pair of them work the way your reserve characters shoot out and help in the Marvel vs. Capcom games? As you gain momentum, or damage, kind of like how Lucario works, which ever one you didn't select shows up and both simultaneously attack for a limited period for you to increase damage/combos. It seems unlikely, but it's a mechanic we've never seen in Smash before.

You mean assists? The problem is if we end up with something like Phoenix Wright in the days pre-UMVC3 Patches. That stuff never ended well. Too much invincibilty

 

[FlareHabanero]

You mean assists? The problem is if we end up with something like Phoenix Wright in the days pre-UMVC3 Patches. That stuff never ended well. Too much invincibilty

Could actually see something like this happening because of how often balance is screwed in Super Smash Bros.

 

[Gunla]

Could actually see something like this happening because of how often balance is screwed in Super Smash Bros.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

I'd imagine that if Palutena were still Pit's final smash, a second Kid Icarus character feels likely enough that it would increase Medusa's odds. I mean that's up to Sakurai and whether or not he plans on making Pit the next Kirby. But even then we still got Dedede and Meta Knight a couple games later.

Medusa isn't getting in if Palutena isn't. The mere concept of a second KI character that isn't Palutena is ridiculous. Medusa would be a good Palutena Semi-clone. But, that's extremely unlikely.

Why would Medusa be a Palutena semi-clone.

I know this was days ago, but to answer your question, they are extremely similar. Medusa is basically the anti Palutena. They are both Scepter wielding Goddesses that basically do the same things. So there is no reason for her NOT to be a dark semi-clone of her.

 

[Gunla]

I know this was days ago, but to answer your question, they are extremely similar. Medusa is basically the anti Palutena. They are both Scepter wielding Goddesses that basically do the same things. So there is no reason for her NOT to be a dark semi-clone of her.

...Wait, so you are saying that just because they are polar opposites, they are AUTOMATICALLY DELEGATED to be semi-clones?!

 

[TheLastJinjo]

...Wait, so you are saying that just because they are polar opposites, they are AUTOMATICALLY DELEGATED to be semi-clones?!

I believe I mentioned more reasons and also mentioned nothing about them being automatically seen as clone material by Sakurai. So no.

 

[Gunla]

I believe I mentioned more reasons and also mentioned nothing about them being automatically seen as clone material by Sakurai. So no.

Still, I don't think any character should ever be a clone. It's always been the one gripe I've had with Melee. I personally wish that characters would always be decloned to a good point (Luigi to me is a character that is decloned enough) to ensure that each character stands out equally.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

Still, I don't think any character should ever be a clone. It's always been the one gripe I've had with Melee. I personally wish that characters would always be decloned to a good point (Luigi to me is a character that is decloned enough) to ensure that each character stands out equally.

It doesn't bother me in the slightest. Every character who is a clone SHOULD be a clone imo. Though most disagree about that with Ganondorf. But, regardless of our gripes it won't stop Sakurai from making characters into clones that he sees necessary.

 

[Starphoenix]

So, what can Shulk do exactly? I get he has the Monado and has the ability to see into the future, but does he do anything else? Isaac I understand because I played parts of Golden Sun before becoming bored and never touching the game again, but with Shulk I haven't played Xenoblade so he just always seems rather plain to me.

 

[Deleted member]

Wait, Hades was brought up earlier?


God damn, I would main that S.O.B. in a heartbeat.

He's also helluva unique given all the chaos he has at his disposal.
Sadly, given that he's supposed to be this near-undefeatable being of calamity, it doesn't seem like he'd get in.....


If only.....

 

[XStarWarriorX]

Where's hades the magnificent when you need him? I'm sure he'd like to say a few words......

yeah its not happening, sorry guys.

 

[Gunla]

If only.....

By Smash V, I'm anticipating him playable. Like, I want that joke machine and amazing villain to be on the roster. If the characters I want get in Smash 4 (

), Hades is likely going to be at the top of my want list for the next game.

 

[shrooby]

Wait, Hades was brought up earlier?


God damn, I would main that S.O.B. in a heartbeat.

He's also helluva unique given all the chaos he has at his disposal.
Sadly, given that he's supposed to be this near-undefeatable being of calamity, it doesn't seem like he'd get in.....


If only.....

Sadly, Hades is too purple.

 

[?????????????]

Looks like we have a Rainbow Road confirmation(?).

 

[AEMehr]

Looks like we have a Rainbow Road confirmation(?).

Most definitely, Mario Kart 7's Rainbow Road to be specific.
It's possible that this could be Smash 3DS's version of the Mute City / Port Town Aero Drive.

 

[?????????????]

Most definitely, Mario Kart 7's Rainbow Road to be specific.

Never got around to MK7, and Sakurai hasn't posted yet, so I wasn't 100%. Alright then! Glad that stage confirmation came sooner than later. I hope they'll have a Mario Kart Wii or even MK8 equivalent on the Wii U version.

 

[AEMehr]

Never got around to MK7, and Sakurai hasn't posted yet, so I wasn't 100%. Alright then! Glad that stage confirmation came sooner than later. I hope they'll have a Mario Kart Wii or even MK8 equivalent on the Wii U version.

I do too, or at the very least a Mario Kart version of Bowser's Castle. That's another stage that's been long overdue.

 

[Diddy Kong]

Checking the Gentlemen's thread, read this: You have insufficient privileges to reply here

That sounds about right.

 

[Gune]

Finally we get one of the most iconic tracks from Mario kart as a stage.

 

[MagnesD3]

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Fake or real?

 

[Curious Villager]

Wait, there was a gentlemans thread and no mention of the truest gentleman of gentlemen known as Professor Layton?!?
What is this preposterous logic?!?

Ah well. That new Rainbow Road stage looks pretty sweet. I can't wait to see more of it. Looks kinda like it would work like Mute city and Port Town.

 

[Smashiny]

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Fake or real?

I'd love for it to be real, but its probably fake

 

[Curious Villager]

Yup that's fake. We discussed it in the Rumors and Leaks thread.

 

[Diddy Kong]

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Fake or real?

Fake.

 

[AEMehr]

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Fake or real?

Pacster's out of place shading sticks out so much. Fake.

 

[TORNADO BUS DRIVER]

Well I officially quit SmashBoards, considering that the very idea of being smart was shut down as it was deemed a joke.
What a great Christmas gift from N3ON.

I guess I'll go make my own website.
Smartboards.

Oh wait that that's a classroom object.

GentlemenBoards.
Yeah. That good.

Bye everyone!

NOOOOOOOO * Screams and hangs on to biddof's leg " DON'T GOOO "

 

[Homelessvagrant]

Not only does this roster look real slick, but it's also pretty reasonable. My only complaint is the lack of a Kirby Newcomer, though that's partial bias. Also, more Snake Cuts. Merp.

Please don't take this the wrong way but why do we need a new kirby rep? I was under the impression that three reps was pushing it back in Brawl's day, I just can't see how that has drastically changed all of the sudden.

Also this is more of a general question to anyone but what makes Bandana Dee a plausible character. To me he seems like nothing more of a filler character more so than Toad has been in Mario games (and we already know of his fate). I checked out the reasoning in the bandana Dee thread and honestly they seemed a bit weak to me. Again I'm not trying to be offensive, I'm just curious because I feel like I must be missing something.

 

[Depressed Gengar]

https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqFmfJDcbA
3DS Skyloft confirmed?
What's REALLY intriguing me is that Rosalina's U Special is at a different angle as opposed to the direct. So I'm guessing you can change it's angle.

 

[FlareHabanero]

https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqFmfJDcbA
3DS Skyloft confirmed?
What's REALLY intriguing me is that Rosalina's U Special is at a different angle as opposed to the direct. So I'm guessing you can change it's angle.

Skyloft? Masahiro Sakurai says it's Rainbow Road, don't get how you managed to get Skyloft out of that.

 

[Depressed Gengar]

Skyloft? Masahiro Sakurai says it's Rainbow Road, don't get how you managed to get Skyloft out of that.

What I meant was a stage SIMILAR to Skyloft on 3DS. Like how it functions. I know it's Rainbow Road.

 

[Cobalsh]

What I meant was a stage SIMILAR to Skyloft on 3DS. Like how it functions. I know it's Rainbow Road.

You should be more clear. Also, YAY! Rainbow Road!

 

[Depressed Gengar]

You should be more clear. Also, YAY! Rainbow Road!

That just proves I'm stupid. :/
Oh well. Hopefully we don't get another Pokémon Stadium. Those are getting old.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

That just proves I'm stupid. :/
Oh well. Hopefully we don't get another Pokémon Stadium. Those are getting old.

The other Pokemon Stadiums have already covered the Fire, Water, Grass, Rock, Ice, Electric, Flying, and Ground arenas. If a third version is ever made, perhaps the arenas should cover the Steel-type, Dragon-type, Fighting-type, and Fairy-type.

 

[TylerBlackRunIt]

Rainbow Road For 3DS.....

 

[Knight Dude]

Great. Hopefully if I ever fall off of this Rainbow Road I won't be as mad. Also, was this the first time we've seen Samus' Super Missiles in Smash 4? I think it is, but I'm not entirely sure.

 

[YoshiandToad]

The other Pokemon Stadiums have already covered the Fire, Water, Grass, Rock, Ice, Electric, Flying, and Ground arenas. If a third version is ever made, perhaps the arenas should cover the Steel-type, Dragon-type, Fighting-type, and Fairy-type.

No psychic-type? Boo.

Rainbow Road looks pretty good. Do you think it will be Shyguys racing in the background again or will it be the Mario Kart characters who didn't make it into Smash this time; Toad, Daisy, Toadette, Birdo, The babies and Waluigi/Bowser Jr.(depending on if we get a 6th Mario newcomer), etc?

 

[Diddy Kong]

That just proves I'm stupid. :/
Oh well. Hopefully we don't get another Pokémon Stadium. Those are getting old.

Nobody who copies me is anything but a super-intelligent, highly-educated, super awesome being of awesomeness that's an extreme rarity in this world.

Start feeling this way.

 

[Gunla]

View attachment 5380 Rainbow Road For 3DS.....

My thoughts of the fact that he says "cruise" makes me think of Rainbow Cruise. Does anyone, honestly LIKE that stage? Or does he mean something like Delfino Island?