Roster Prediction Discussion Thread

[Deleted member]

Let's say Punch-Out, for the hell of it, gets two reps. Punch-Out has a large and colorful cast of characters, as stereotypical as they may be, who would be your choice of a second Punch-Out rep?

Either King Hippo, Mr. Sandman, Bald Bull, or Doc Louis.
All are rather notable and would be plenty unique from Mac.

King Hippo is arguably more important and has more moveset potential than Bald Bull.

More important?
Hippo's in two games, Bald Bull is in every game in the franchise (something not even Mac can claim), and is also in Arm Wrestling as "Mask X".
Pretty sure Bull is tons more important than Hippo.

Moveset potential, Bull gives more. Especially since not only can he box, he can arm wrestle.
That's not to say Hippo gives little, but Bull gives more.

Now, if the statement was "King Hippo is arguably more iconic than Bald Bull", it'd probably be more accurate. Though to be fair, most of Hippo's iconicness comes from his portrayal in Captain N.

 

[Depressed Gengar]

Dicus.

Say what?

 

[Louie G.]

Alright, KingShadow ruined it for me, so I'm done with the icuses.

 

[OcarinaOfDoom]

Oh yeah, I forgot you had sex with Ridley, too.

Have you gone more insane than the last time I saw you post?

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

*experiences horrifying flashbacks of Captain N* What is wrong with you people!

 

[Louie G.]

Either King Hippo, Mr. Sandman, Bald Bull, or Doc Louis.
All are rather notable and would be plenty unique from Mac.


More important?
Hippo's in two games, Bald Bull is in every game in the franchise (something not even Mac can claim), and is also in Arm Wrestling as "Mask X".
Pretty sure Bull is tons more important than Hippo.

Moveset potential, Bull gives more. Especially since not only can he box, he can arm wrestle.
That's not to say Hippo gives little, but Bull gives more.

Now, if the statement was "King Hippo is arguably more iconic than Bald Bull", it'd probably be more accurate. Though to be fair, most of Hippo's iconicness comes from his portrayal in Captain N.

When I said important, I meant iconic, sorry.
King Hippo, to me, would make a much more interesting character. Plus, he isn't really a stereotype of anything.

 

[Deleted member]

*experiences horrifying flashbacks of Captain N* What is wrong with you people!

You know deep down, you're in love with blue King Hippo's moobs.

When I said important, I meant iconic, sorry.
King Hippo, to me, would make a much more interesting character. Plus, he isn't really a stereotype of anything.

...yeah he is.
He's a stereotype of Pacific Islanders.

Just because the particular island he hails from isn't a real island doesn't mean he's any less of a stereotype.

 

[Hotfeet444]

You know deep down, you're in love with blue King Hippo's moobs.

Sounds like King Hippo had Risky Boots Syndrome.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Takamaru the master race! Sugoooooiii!

Personally from what I've seen the varies "retro" choices are all pretty interesting in their own ways. Takamaru is a top choice, and Lip is also a great choice too in my opinion. I also see potential in the likes of Sukapon, Mach Rider, Muddy Mole, have at you. The only issue I can see is that we cannot have everything, and which ones are not 100% concrete.

 

[Louie G.]

...yeah he is.
He's a stereotype of Pacific Islanders.

Just because the particular island he hails from isn't a real island doesn't mean he's any less of a stereotype.

Alright, alright.
But why does Bull have more moveset potential?
He's got the Bull Charge (something I fully expect MAC to have in Smash) and arm wrestling.
'Bout it. Although it's basically the same for all of the Punch Out characters.

 

[Deleted member]

Sounds like King Hippo had Risky Boots Syndrome.

Risky has man boobs?

 

[Hotfeet444]

Risky has man boobs?

More along the lines of being evil = Different colored skin. Blue is the true color of evil, who knew?

 

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

Alright, alright.
But why does Bull have more moveset potential?
He's got the Bull Charge (something I fully expect MAC to have in Smash) and arm wrestling.
'Bout it. Although it's basically the same for all of the Punch Out characters.

...Well yeah. King Hippo doesn't even really have a signature move. His thing was always being invincible unless you hit him in the gut.

 

[Louie G.]

More along the lines of being evil = Different colored skin. Blue is the true color of evil, who knew?

Just like square is the shape of evil?

 

[SuperBrawler]

Hey guys!

...

What the hell is going on in here ?

 

[Louie G.]

Hey guys!

...

What the hell is going on in here ?

I really have no idea.
Want to start a new topic?

 

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

More along the lines of being evil = Different colored skin. Blue is the true color of evil, who knew?

Just like square is the shape of evil?

This must be the most evil thing ever then:

 

[SuperBrawler]

I really have no idea.
Want to start a new topic?

Sure.

 

[Louie G.]

This must be the most evil thing ever then:

Lol what is that?
I was referencing Spongebob.

 

[Rebellious Treecko]

Just like square is the shape of evil?

I really have no idea.
Want to start a new topic?

Talk about Sora in Smash Bros because I told you to.

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[SuperBrawler]

Talk about Sora in Smash Bros because I told you to.

And I still don't know what's going on.

 

[Deleted member]

Alright, alright.
But why does Bull have more moveset potential?
He's got the Bull Charge (something I fully expect MAC to have in Smash) and arm wrestling.
'Bout it. Although it's basically the same for all of the Punch Out characters.

Mac using the Bull Charge makes as much sense as Mac using the Hippo Squeeze n' Squash.
Neither really fit Mac's style.

Aside from that, Bull, for his namesake (and what he can do in Arm Wrestling) is open to headbutts, something a clean fighter like Mac wouldn't do, and something a tub of lard like Hippo can't do. And like an actual bull (and what he does to the referee in his victory animation for Title Defense), there is also bucking an opponent up and tossing them around.
There is also his ability to stop himself from being knocked over, which can be used for a defensive purpose in Smash.

With Hippo, not really sure how covering his belly with a manhole cover would fit (maybe in his Final Smash to have him unable to be harmed from the front?), and the only thing he's got special other than that is the Hippo Hug/Hippo Squeeze n' Squash. I guess he could have some generic belly bumps thrown in, though...

Now, before you get the wrong idea, I'd probably play as Hippo more than I would Bull, it's just that if evaluating their potential movesets, Bull's got more to work with.

 

[Starbound]

Let's talk DK.

Namely Dixie vs King K. Rool. Does Dixie being planned to some extent in Brawl (wording it like this because we don't know how early she was cut) outweigh King K. Rool's massive popularity?

plus its related to the topic of punch out

 

[Hotfeet444]

This must be the most evil thing ever then:

It's from Cartoon Network, of course it's evil...although it'd be fine about a decade ago.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Hey guys!

...

What the hell is going on in here ?

Drugs.

 

[SuperBrawler]

Let's talk DK.

Namely Dixie vs King K. Rool. Does Dixie being planned to some extent in Brawl (wording it like this because we don't know how early she was cut) outweigh King K. Rool's massive popularity?

plus its related to the topic of punch out

Meh, recency. Dixie Kong wins. JK.

 

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

Let's talk DK.

Namely Dixie vs King K. Rool. Does Dixie being planned to some extent in Brawl (wording it like this because we don't know how early she was cut) outweigh King K. Rool's massive popularity?

plus its related to the topic of punch out

No, it doesn't. I wouldn't consider ANYTHING that was planned and cut to be a viable defense; it's only usable if it actually happened.

However, I WOULD say that Dixie's confirmed appearance in Tropical Freeze, as well as her generally more consistent appearances than K. Rool recently, could put her in favor in terms of likeliness.

 

[Deleted member]

Bear in mind that Dixie has massive popularity too. It's just that K Rool's seems to be a tad bigger.

I would normally say that Dixie will probably not be alone and be tied to Diddy like what Sakurai initially planned on while K. Rool would get his "own" spot, but seeing that Dixie was indeed planned to be a separate character after the duo idea didn't work.....
Sorry K. Rool, I'd really rather have you more, and I'm hoping you still get in, but my money's on Dixie getting in first.

 

[SuperBrawler]

Drugs.

For Smash? He'll yeah.

 

[zauberdragon]

This one page sums up why I love the internet so dearly.

I thought I'd check the thread before bed for the first time in a few days. I'm not sure if I should be happy or sad I did.

 

[Deleted member]

More along the lines of being evil = Different colored skin. Blue is the true color of evil, who knew?

Genie.

 

[Hotfeet444]

Let's talk DK.

Namely Dixie vs King K. Rool. Does Dixie being planned to some extent in Brawl (wording it like this because we don't know how early she was cut) outweigh King K. Rool's massive popularity?

plus its related to the topic of punch out

Overall, to me, Dixie just feels like a boring choice compared to how much uniqueness K.Rool could bring to the fight. She and Diddy have but a few differences, K.Rool is completely different in practically every way.

Genie.

Robin Williams is one sinister *******, I tell ya. But he's not square, so he loses points.

 

[SuperBrawler]

For Smash? He'll yeah.

I hate Auto-Correct.

 

[TumblrFamous]

Let's talk DK.

Namely Dixie vs King K. Rool. Does Dixie being planned to some extent in Brawl (wording it like this because we don't know how early she was cut) outweigh King K. Rool's massive popularity?

plus its related to the topic of punch out

Sure, let's talk about DK reps. I think, in terms of popularity, moveset potential, and "deservedness", K. Rool outshines Dixie. He's the main baddie of the game, and has appeared in a multitude of games (not very recent, hasn't since Super Sluggers, but whatever).

Dixie has a lot going for her, too, though. She's one of the recurring popular characters in the DK franchise, has a unique playstyle that can be implemented through her ponytail, and I guess the "muh recency" argument will be use a vast amount of times, but she has been recurring since her debut, which K. Rool has failed to do.

I hope for K. Rool, but I'd love Dixie in the game, too. However, I feel like Dixie will take the lead in terms of priority. Why? Well, it's more of a gut feeling. I can just see it happening, and see it being a lot more likely than K. Rool.

 

[BluePikmin11]

New roster again!​

Notes:

-Assuming Mii isn't the only customizable character but everyone else is, I moved Mii to the casual column.​

-Dr. Kawashima is still there, we all know now the real life problem is not an issue.​

-Removed Nintendog, based on FinalStarmen's opinion (Real good opinion).​

-Shulk is there for a character Operation Rainfall people would like to play as.​

-Little Mac, Palutena, Takamaru, Pac-Man, Chrom and Mewtwo are there for obvious reasons yall know about.​

-Dixie and Diddy combo, I'm still betting on this though.​

-I managed to fit Isaac and Starfy in there as the only new second parties.​

-Nintendouji is the WTF historical character to represent Hanafuda.​

Is this good?​

 

[Depressed Gengar]

Have you gone more insane than the last time I saw you post?

Maybe...

 

[Ridley_Prime]

Overall, to me, Dixie just feels like a boring choice compared to how much uniqueness K.Rool could bring to the fight. She and Diddy have but a few differences, K.Rool is completely different in practically every way.

I dunno, the way they could implement Dixie's ponytail to her gameplay would likely make her pretty fun to use, even if she's no K. Rool in uniqueness. She'd might make Diddy look a little boring to use in comparison though is the only thing.

 

[zauberdragon]

I'm on the King K Rool side of the Kong argument. To say Dixie will be similar to Diddy is foolish but the probability of similarities, not just in moves but in speed and weight are relatively high.

King K Rool is probably not as important to the series today as Dixie is, tropical freeze so far seems to suggest a Dixie renaissance. Despite this the King has historical significance as a major antagonist.

Just from a visual point of view King K Rool would be a fresher addition. It's a pretty insignificant point but I'd rather have a crocodile king than another, granted unique, simian.

To round things off with a personal point. The two types of characters constantly asked for are females and villains. For me I'd far rather play as the latter. But that's just me being selfish.

 

[SuperBrawler]

New roster again!​

Notes:

-Assuming Mii isn't the only customizable character but everyone else is, I moved Mii to the casual column.​

-Dr. Kawashima is still there, we all know now the real life problem is not an issue.​

-Removed Nintendog, based on FinalStarmen's opinion (Real good opinion).​

-Shulk is there for a character Operation Rainfall people would like to play as.​

-Little Mac, Palutena, Takamaru, Pac-Man, and Mewtwo are there for obvious reasons yall know about.​

-I managed to fit Isaac and Starfy in there as the only new second parties.​

-Nintendouji is the WTF historical character to represent Hanafuda.​

Is this good?​

I was actually fine with Nintendog...

But I don't know who the heck Nintendouji is anyway.

 

[Louie G.]

Talk about Sora in Smash Bros because I told you to.

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BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME TOOOOOOOO.
I would hate Sora in Smash. There.

Mac using the Bull Charge makes as much sense as Mac using the Hippo Squeeze n' Squash.
Neither really fit Mac's style.

Aside from that, Bull, for his namesake (and what he can do in Arm Wrestling) is open to headbutts, something a clean fighter like Mac wouldn't do, and something a tub of lard like Hippo can't do. And like an actual bull (and what he does to the referee in his victory animation for Title Defense), there is also bucking an opponent up and tossing them around.
There is also his ability to stop himself from being knocked over, which can be used for a defensive purpose in Smash.

With Hippo, not really sure how covering his belly with a manhole cover would fit (maybe in his Final Smash to have him unable to be harmed from the front?), and the only thing he's got special other than that is the Hippo Hug/Hippo Squeeze n' Squash. I guess he could have some generic belly bumps thrown in, though...

Now, before you get the wrong idea, I'd probably play as Hippo more than I would Bull, it's just that if evaluating their potential movesets, Bull's got more to work with.

Wow, Captain N looks terrible. But yeah, I see where you're coming from.

It's from Cartoon Network, of course it's evil...although it'd be fine about a decade ago.

Come on, Cartoon Network's got a few good recent shows.
Chowder, Flapjack, Adventure Time, and Regular Show from a personal preference.