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Shantae, the Half Genie Protector of Scuttle Town! (A Switch To A New WayForward)

Do you think shantae can make it?

  • Yes, as a fighter

  • Yes, as a assist trophy

  • No, not as a assist trophy

  • No, not at all


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Teeb147

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Anybody watching the big house twitch stream? Make sure to look out for any announcement the likeliest would be a single character announcement date.
Are you talking about VGbootcamp? They're just smashers, so there wouldn't be an announcement there. What are you looking for?
 
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Are you talking about VGbootcamp? They're just smashers, so there wouldn't be an announcement there. What are you looking for?
They did the same with evo and it’s not for Wii U it could be for melee
 

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They did the same with evo and it’s not for Wii U it could be for melee
This is just a normal smashers' tournament Connor, there's not going to be an announcement from nintendo. It'd be very surprising if there were.
 

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The NP article was when Pirate’s Curse was first announced, so it makes sense why it looks so different, more so building off of the Risky’s Revenge art style


I don’t think Inti Creates came in for the portrait art until later on
Why does Shantae have red eyes in that third one?
That’s why I mentioned earlier that I’m also trying to figure out some original storylines to splice in there; smaller conflicts, development for not just Shantae but for the the rest of the main characters and Sequin Land, just more stuff to fill out the story a bit more while still working within the confines of the context of each game.
Good luck pulling that off without looking like bad filler! Again, that kind of stuff is easier to do in a game where it can pass as a sidequest.
 
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Wow the stream just mentioned Steve and f****** verge


I hope he’s just making lucky guesses
 

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Good luck pulling that off without looking like bad filler! Again, that kind of stuff is easier to do in a game where it can pass as a sidequest.
It seems like anything that doesn’t immediately progress the main story is apparently classified as filler. Can’t have outside development or a break from the action or even an episode purely for comedic purposes or entertainment without people reviling it because it doesn’t help speed through the story as fast as possible.

(For the record, I’m not targeting you, sorry if it came off like that)
 
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It seems like anything that doesn’t immediately progress the main story is apparently classified as filler. Can’t have outside development or a break from the action or even an episode purely for comedic purposes or entertainment without people reviling it because it doesn’t help speed through the story as fast as possible.

(For the record, I’m not targeting you, sorry if it came off like that)
And then there's Steven Universe, where every other episode is a filler episode and where the urgency of the objective at hand is effectively nullified because time is apparently not limited.
Sorry I had to bring that up again.
Okay, what would be some good episode and their plots for our theoretical Shantae animated series?
 

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Here's a question that hasn't been brought up. Do you guys think Shantae's model, be it fighter or assist, will be flipped depending on which side she's facing or do you think her model will turn? Cause there's precedent for both in Ultimate and I think it'd be a nice touch to have the bangs on the side of her face opposite the camera since that's how it is in her games.
 

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Here's a question that hasn't been brought up. Do you guys think Shantae's model, be it fighter or assist, will be flipped depending on which side she's facing or do you think her model will turn? Cause there's precedent for both in Ultimate and I think it'd be a nice touch to have the bangs on the side of her face opposite the camera since that's how it is in her games.
I think that it's likely the latter would be utilized, though it could also be the former. I don't know, so here's a TV Tropes link to the trope you're talking about.
 

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Okay, what would be some good episode and their plots for our theoretical Shantae animated series?
Well, I know this may sound slightly dumb, but I think Rotty and her brother's renovating Hypno Baron's Castle would make for a fun side plot. They could cause some serious blunders along the way while doing it too. Maybe Shantae could help eventually. :)
 
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And then there's Steven Universe, where every other episode is a filler episode and where the urgency of the objective at hand is effectively nullified because time is apparently not limited.
Sorry I had to bring that up again.
Okay, what would be some good episode and their plots for our theoretical Shantae animated series?
I’m still trying to figure out some ideas like that myself. Like I said before the most thought aside from the voice cast (which I was doing for the game’s regardless) I’ve put into this theorical series is adapting story beats and elements from the games into an animated format. I’ve also been looking through the games and see if there’s anything that’s not focused on that’d be interesting enough to expand upon.
 

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I’m still trying to figure out some ideas like that myself. Like I said before the most thought aside from the voice cast (which I was doing for the game’s regardless) I’ve put into this theorical series is adapting story beats and elements from the games into an animated format. I’ve also been looking through the games and see if there’s anything that’s not focused on that’d be interesting enough to expand upon.
But I did put out one of my ideas. :urg:

Sorry...
 

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But I did put out one of my ideas. :urg:

Sorry...
You’re fine dude, I was still writing out my comment, I didn’t see what you wrote until after I posted

Also I don’t think it’d be dumb, I could see it being some bonding time with Rotty and her brothers/Shantae and maybe we could get some insight on Hypno Baron by seeing more of his castle and what was left behind, maybe some of his illusions are still active and one of them get lost while renovating and the others look for them
 
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By the by, I was playing some Pirate's Quest and the oddest thought crossed my mind. Why doesn't Shantae keep her ponytail braided? That would technically do more damage than the loose ponytail she usually has.
 
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Alright melee is next on the big house stream keep alert for any Nintendo announcements because they are one of those sponcers


Everyone’s ignoring me because I’m annoying you all. Am I?:confused:
 
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It seems like anything that doesn’t immediately progress the main story is apparently classified as filler. Can’t have outside development or a break from the action or even an episode purely for comedic purposes or entertainment without people reviling it because it doesn’t help speed through the story as fast as possible.

(For the record, I’m not targeting you, sorry if it came off like that)
Well if there's an established length and tangible end-goal to a plot, any episode that doesn't contribute anything to reaching the latter is filler, plain & simple. Shantae is adventuring non-stop throughout Risky's Revenge & Pirate's Curse. Where do you put such "development" episodes without jarringly pulling the viewer away from the story they're currently invested in?

I'll say it again, Half-Genie Hero is easier to do this kind of thing with because there's noticeable downtime between each conflict.
 

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I’m still trying to figure out some ideas like that myself. Like I said before the most thought aside from the voice cast (which I was doing for the game’s regardless) I’ve put into this theorical series is adapting story beats and elements from the games into an animated format. I’ve also been looking through the games and see if there’s anything that’s not focused on that’d be interesting enough to expand upon.
Which is absolutely valid, though if you don't have interesting episodes that doesn't rehash the video game series, then no amount of good voice acting will redeem it. Look at Zombie Simpsons for the personification of "no interesting episodes, great voice cast", and it's ultimately without regards to just how long it'll go.

Alright melee is next on the big house stream keep alert for any Nintendo announcements because they are one of those sponcers


Everyone’s ignoring me because I’m annoying you all. Am I?:confused:
No, we're just talking about a theoretical Shantae animated series. That and we just need to calm thine self from the mania of the Smash Speculation Scene, because without new information, we're just going to be stuck on repeat under exhaustion.
 
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By the by, I was playing some Pirate's Quest and the oddest thought crossed my mind. Why doesn't Shantae keep her ponytail braided? That would technically do more damage than the loose ponytail she usually has.
Well it sure as heck doesn't in actual gameplay. Plus I imagine it'd be a ***** to redo every morning, especially when you need to be ready to act at a moment's notice.
 

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Everybody's watching a stream, and I'm sitting here refreshing twitter feeds.

If that 4chan thread that claimed a Shantae trailer on Tuesday is true, they'll announce the announcement withing the next few hours so everyone can get a chance to watch it. Otherwise, that particular "leak" is false and we sit and wait like normal.
 

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Everybody's watching a stream, and I'm sitting here refreshing twitter feeds.

If that 4chan thread that claimed a Shantae trailer on Tuesday is true, they'll announce the announcement withing the next few hours so everyone can get a chance to watch it. Otherwise, that particular "leak" is false and we sit and wait like normal.
Wouldn't we be sitting and waiting anyways?
 

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Wow how long ago were we celebrating our 300 page extravaganza yet now we are 40 pages away from 400.

Any new leads so far?
 
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Everybody's watching a stream, and I'm sitting here refreshing twitter feeds.

If that 4chan thread that claimed a Shantae trailer on Tuesday is true, they'll announce the announcement withing the next few hours so everyone can get a chance to watch it. Otherwise, that particular "leak" is false and we sit and wait like normal.
Well......there’s always first thing Monday morning:ohwell:
 

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Wow how long ago were we celebrating our 300 page extravaganza yet now we are 40 pages away from 400.

Any new leads so far?
A 4chan post claiming a Tuesday trailer. Not the best but it's got an expiration date so let's just roll with it and see what happens.
 

LaBeteNoire

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Ok, guys I have been doing some thinking thanks to some new information so hear me out for a moment.

Now we know about the yet Christina Vee made about wrapping hey work for a game. Not a lot of people dismissed this saying it was probably about the next Fire Emblem game since she is playing the main companion character in the game. So it could be that but here was what I thought.

Now we don't know when There Houses is coming out, just next year (so maybe someone with knowledge on FE release teens could fill me in) now I'd say if the have is releasing between January-March, then it's reasonable that a main character would have all their lives wrapped by now. But if it's a spring, summer or fall release, I find it harder to believe that they would call it a wrap (yes the script would probably be done, but there is the possibility for rewrites and more likely lip syncing for later cut scenes and battle animations) so the later the game gets released, they more likely they would need final touch up work from her before she could call it a wrap and in the can.

Now it could be some other game, however... Just recently it's come to my attention that the voice actress for Medusa had been liking and sharing posts from fans regarding old snake-hairs in Smash (similar to actions from Shulks voice actor last time around.)

So it's possible that voice for Smash are wrapped (or one by one wrapping) and maybe both actresses for Shanta and Medusa are flexing the little freedom they have before official reveals are made.

Pit hasn't shown up in any of the Ultimate character trailers and we know Sakurai loves him. What if a trailer starts with Pit under attack, Medusa reveled as his attacker and a new fighter, and then Shantae springs in to give the angel a helping hand while making a dual reveal?

I've run out of time at this point, in having to use those little wrappers for chewing gum...
 

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They haven't revealed two unrelated fighters in one trailer before, but that's not bad.
 

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They haven't revealed two unrelated fighters in one trailer before, but that's not bad.
But if Medusa is an Echo it would kind of be a compromise since echos don't usually get a trailer. So it would be like a trailer and a half instead of two in one.

Shoot, now I need to get more gum...
 

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A 4chan post claiming a Tuesday trailer. Not the best but it's got an expiration date so let's just roll with it and see what happens.
Well they will have until tomorrow to say "new Smash character trailer coming Tuesday".

Ok, guys I have been doing some thinking thanks to some new information so hear me out for a moment.

Now we know about the yet Christina Vee made about wrapping hey work for a game. Not a lot of people dismissed this saying it was probably about the next Fire Emblem game since she is playing the main companion character in the game. So it could be that but here was what I thought.

Now we don't know when There Houses is coming out, just next year (so maybe someone with knowledge on FE release teens could fill me in) now I'd say if the have is releasing between January-March, then it's reasonable that a main character would have all their lives wrapped by now. But if it's a spring, summer or fall release, I find it harder to believe that they would call it a wrap (yes the script would probably be done, but there is the possibility for rewrites and more likely lip syncing for later cut scenes and battle animations) so the later the game gets released, they more likely they would need final touch up work from her before she could call it a wrap and in the can.

Now it could be some other game, however... Just recently it's come to my attention that the voice actress for Medusa had been liking and sharing posts from fans regarding old snake-hairs in Smash (similar to actions from Shulks voice actor last time around.)

So it's possible that voice for Smash are wrapped (or one by one wrapping) and maybe both actresses for Shanta and Medusa are flexing the little freedom they have before official reveals are made.

Pit hasn't shown up in any of the Ultimate character trailers and we know Sakurai loves him. What if a trailer starts with Pit under attack, Medusa reveled as his attacker and a new fighter, and then Shantae springs in to give the angel a helping hand while making a dual reveal?

I've run out of time at this point, in having to use those little wrappers for chewing gum...
Has anyone asked her what she was working on? Like is the job for something happening this year or next?
 
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Well they will have until tomorrow to say "new Smash character trailer coming Tuesday".


Has anyone asked her what she was working on? Like is the job for something happening this year or next?
Uh hello she’s keeping it a secret if it were feth then she said done with feth she said that she was voicing it on June 12
 

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Uh hello she’s keeping it a secret if it were feth then she said done with feth she said that she was voicing it on June 12
Plus the tweet included two flexing biceps emojiis. I don;t know about you, but Biceps seem more appropriate for a hint to smash where character punch and grapple more than FE where everyone (or at least most everyone) uses weapons.
 

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What Christina Vee said is vague, so it can be anyone's guess as of right now in the current position.

Just be sure to not stand firmly on unstable platforms or else you will lose your footing and some life points.
 
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Plus the tweet included two flexing biceps emojiis. I don;t know about you, but Biceps seem more appropriate for a hint to smash where character punch and grapple more than FE where everyone (or at least most everyone) uses weapons.
And it had a peace emoji which means victory in smash
 
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So have any of you heard of this video game youtuber by the name of cjszero01? Well just today he posted a Top 10 of characters that his fanbase voted on for who they wanted in Smash Ultimate. With everyone being allowed to vote for 1 character (ish).

Circumstances led to delays that have caused the votes to be about a year old, which is why you'll see characters already confirmed for one role or another on it, but even so, our girl Shantae made the list!

I'm not saying where though. You'll have to watch the video and see for yourself ;)
 
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