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

[EarlTamm]

While there's no news, Capcom and Konami have done their own tribute pictures in anticipation for the game.

https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/2018/11/28/celebrate-smash-bros-ultimate-konami-capcom/

Quality, they're like night and day though.

>Mario Vs. Rathalos: You
>Simon and Richter: The guy she tells you not to worry about



Nintendo will show something, even if not related to Smash. The only surefire thing is Metroid Prime 4 details.

I am sure it's just the different artists styles... But yeah, I like the secound one more.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

While there's no news, Capcom and Konami have done their own tribute pictures in anticipation for the game.

https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/2018/11/28/celebrate-smash-bros-ultimate-konami-capcom/

Quality, they're like night and day though.

>Mario Vs. Rathalos: You
>Simon and Richter: The guy she tells you not to worry about

Speaking of, I guess, the Animal Crossing account posted this adorable picture, today!

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[Dukefire]

Speaking of, I guess, the Animal Crossing account posted this adorable picture, today!

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Looks like everyone is getting ready for the big event coming in 9 days (8 days tomorrow).

Can't wait to try everything out.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Speaking of, I guess, the Animal Crossing account posted this adorable picture, today!

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Noice, wish the Isabelle thread was active enough to justify posting this.

 

[Luigifan18]

Noice, wish the Isabelle thread was active enough to justify posting this.

Go for it. It'll give them something to talk about.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Go for it. It'll give them something to talk about.

Alrighty, though I'm not fond of having to double-post.

 

[Luigifan18]

Alrighty, though I'm not fond of having to double-post.

Me neither, but someone has to keep the Bomberman and Vaati threads from being buried and forgotten.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Alrighty, though I'm not fond of having to double-post.

*Glares Indignantly*

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

*Glares Indignantly*

I mean what else am I supposed to do, no one will notice an edited post.

 

[meleebrawler]

Probably not. If there were though, that'd be the thing to get me to actually tune into the GA. Though I'd still rather read through the few announcements later than sit through it tbh.

Theoretically they could "announce" the DLC characters anytime they want since they've been selected, however at this point they probably have nothing to show about them, not even a model, putting somewhat of a damper on the hype-building especially if you don't know who the character is.

 

[Shadowknight1]

Probably not. If there were though, that'd be the thing to get me to actually tune into the GA. Though I'd still rather read through the few announcements later than sit through it tbh.

I actually like the Game Awards. Especially after the shade they threw at Konami for the whole Metal Gear Solid 5 fiasco.

Nintendo will show something, even if not related to Smash. The only surefire thing is Metroid Prime 4 details.

There's bound to be something. Geoff Keighly said they have over 10 new game announcements as well as updates for current games.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Heh, apparently, I've heard, that the Udon Shantae Pin, is going to be on sale again, soon.

 

[Shadowknight1]

Heh, apparently, I've heard, that the Udon Shantae Pin, is going to be on sale again, soon.

Where'd you hear that? I would love one, but I can't travel to cons...

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Where'd you hear that? I would love one, but I can't travel to cons...

I think it's going to be on the Udon Collectable website, actually.

 

[Shadowknight1]

I think it's going to be on the Udon Collectable website, actually.

Well, I'll be darned, they're going to have a store open for 10 days selling their con exclusive stuff. Gotta get that Shantae pin, any merch of Shantae is good times. :D

 

[Deleted member]

So how are we for dlc chances?

 

[RockOfMind]

So how are we for dlc chances?

Not gonna be changing my look on Shantae til I get a glimpse at the first DLC characters. Gonna stay hopeful but not hyped.

 

[Dukefire]

So how are we for dlc chances?

I can't say the chances since I'm bad at it.

If I would take a crack at it, its a 50/50 chance at most.

 

[Deleted member]

I’m curious if the profile pic,themed world,risky spirit increases her chances a bit.

Dose it not?

 

[Dukefire]

I’m curious if the profile pic,themed world,risky spirit increases her chances a bit.

Dose it not?

All depends on Sakurai, Nintendo, Wayforward and Matt Bozon to make the final call. We don't know what happens, so only time will tell during the curtains being down.

This from me tonight:

Artist: Wooden Plank Studios

Spoiler: Images

 

[Stephano]

So I just beat spirit mode and I feel like I should warn y’all about it.

I should previce this by saying that I fought and tried to get everything, as most people would do normally, if you didn’t care about getting the characters, it would be a little bit better.

Those who want to hear the problems I have this Spirits mode (no spoilers), check the spoiler...

Spoiler: Spirits

I know fighting games are supposed to be “repetitive” but oh my lord, Spirits mode is the most repetitive thing I have ever played. It’s soooooooo long. But it’s not long in the good way. While some see SSE as repetitive, and to some extent it is, it at least rewarded you with FREAKING AWESOME cutscenes. But in this..... you fight the same enemies over and OVER again with frustrating gimicks that are not that fun. Sometimes it’s cool when a spirit matches up with the enemie but that doesn’t solve how repetitive it is. When I got to the second part of Spirits, I about lost it because it seemed to get even worse. The only Joy I got was when I saw cutscenes and there are barely any, and when I was able to finish a battle in 3 seconds with the staff.

Let me talk about the staff for a moment... it’s broken. You can end most matches in about 3 seconds depending on the stage layout or if the enemie likes to jump. If you get tired of fighting, which you most likely will, get the Cupid spirit and just reck everyone just to get it over with.

Honestly, I’m so happy I’m done with this. My advice to everyone is to not try to beat Spirits as fast as you can; YOU WILL DRIVE YOUR SELF INSANE!

The few things I DID like were
-the beautiful map (its gorgeous)
-the cutscenes (though very few)
-the staff weapon (OP as you may now know)
-SHANTAE AN OVERPOWERED SPIRIT HECK YES!!!!!!! SHE IS POWERFUL AND HAS 3 SLOTS FOR SMALLER SPIRITS WHICH MAKES HER EVEN BETTER. PUT HER WITH PEACH AND PEACH GETS A HUGE BUFF!!!

Here is a spoiler though, SHANTAE AN OVERPOWERED SPIRIT HECK YES!!!!!!! SHE IS POWERFUL AND HAS 3 SLOTS FOR SMALLER SPIRITS WHICH MAKES HER EVEN BETTER. PUT HER WITH PEACH AND PEACH GETS A HUGE BUFF!!!

 

[Kirbeh]

So I just beat spirit mode and I feel like I should warn y’all about it.

I should previce this by saying that I fought and tried to get everything, as most people would do normally, if you didn’t care about getting the characters, it would be a little bit better.

Those who want to hear the problems I have this Spirits mode (no spoilers), check the spoiler...

Spoiler: Spirits

I know fighting games are supposed to be “repetitive” but oh my lord, Spirits mode is the most repetitive thing I have ever played. It’s soooooooo long. But it’s not long in the good way. While some see SSE as repetitive, and to some extent it is, it at least rewarded you with FREAKING AWESOME cutscenes. But in this..... you fight the same enemies over and OVER again with frustrating gimicks that are not that fun. Sometimes it’s cool when a spirit matches up with the enemie but that doesn’t solve how repetitive it is. When I got to the second part of Spirits, I about lost it because it seemed to get even worse. The only Joy I got was when I saw cutscenes and there are barely any, and when I was able to finish a battle in 3 seconds with the staff.

Let me talk about the staff for a moment... it’s broken. You can end most matches in about 3 seconds depending on the stage layout or if the enemie likes to jump. If you get tired of fighting, which you most likely will, get the Cupid spirit and just reck everyone just to get it over with.

Honestly, I’m so happy I’m done with this. My advice to everyone is to not try to beat Spirits as fast as you can; YOU WILL DRIVE YOUR SELF INSANE!

The few things I DID like were
-the beautiful map (its gorgeous)
-the cutscenes (though very few)
-the staff weapon (OP as you may now know)
-SHANTAE AN OVERPOWERED SPIRIT HECK YES!!!!!!! SHE IS POWERFUL AND HAS 3 SLOTS FOR SMALLER SPIRITS WHICH MAKES HER EVEN BETTER. PUT HER WITH PEACH AND PEACH GETS A HUGE BUFF!!!

Here is a spoiler though, SHANTAE AN OVERPOWERED SPIRIT HECK YES!!!!!!! SHE IS POWERFUL AND HAS 3 SLOTS FOR SMALLER SPIRITS WHICH MAKES HER EVEN BETTER. PUT HER WITH PEACH AND PEACH GETS A HUGE BUFF!!!

Based on your description, and the little I've seen it really is just a Smash version of Libra of the Soul from Soul Calibur 6. Well, minus the OC and plus actual boss fights. Not that I was expecting any different, but with so many characters to unlock, I only hope it doesn't wear people down too fast.

Let me ask, if I may. You said it was long, but how long did it take to unlock every fighter versus how long the mode was in it's entirety?

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Here is a spoiler though, SHANTAE AN OVERPOWERED SPIRIT HECK YES!!!!!!! SHE IS POWERFUL AND HAS 3 SLOTS FOR SMALLER SPIRITS WHICH MAKES HER EVEN BETTER. PUT HER WITH PEACH AND PEACH GETS A HUGE BUFF!!!

That's pretty cool!

I don't know why they chose Peach, in particular, to be the one to get the buff from Shantae's spirit, but that's alright.

 

[meleebrawler]

Based on your description, and the little I've seen it really is just a Smash version of Libra of the Soul from Soul Calibur 6. Well, minus the OC and plus actual boss fights. Not that I was expecting any different, but with so many characters to unlock, I only hope it doesn't wear people down too fast.

Let me ask, if I may. You said it was long, but how long did it take to unlock every fighter versus how long the mode was in it's entirety?

I'm pretty sure using a mix of the three main methods (versus matches, Classic and World Of Light) will be faster and more enjoyable than relying on a single one. In general taking the latter mode at your own pace and not trying to power through it seems to be the best way to enjoy it. Though it helps in my case that I had low expectations for a serious plot. As Sakurai said, the fun is in your imagination with the spirits, not the CGI cutscenes.

In general I struggle to see how you can avoid repetition over such a lengthy campaign and in this kind of game. Even if it was literally Subspace Emissary 2, having such a large cast puts a harsh limit on level design, but trying to make levels specifically catering to certain fighters could alienate/roadblock players who don't know or don't like using that character. I notice a trend in this game where nothing major requires you to use every fighter (like beating Classic with all of them), so nothing forces you to use characters you really don't like.

At the end of the day World Of Light, and pretty much every story mode in a fighting game, is a side mode and should be treated as such.

 

[GoldLiger]

Yeah also now that we know that HGH Shantae's spirit is a 3rd out of 4 tiers on the scale I wonder if she has an enhanced state that will put her in the 4th tier?

 

[meleebrawler]

That's pretty cool!

I don't know why they chose Peach, in particular, to be the one to get the buff from Shantae's spirit, but that's alright.

Probably because she buffs ''body'' attacks, which include the belly and hips. Unless they split that up from Brawl or my assumption is way off.

Stephano Did you ever find that Risky spirit?

 

[Deleted member]

8 DAYS REMAIN

 

[zferolie]

Semi daily Shantae picture! no source on artist sadly

 

[Dukefire]

Almost a week left before Ultimate's arrival. Get ready.

Artist: MadsMadnessRage

 

[Deleted member]

When looking at the datamine the sheet explains the number when they were added meaning shantae and risky were added in late like in the last minute

 

[zferolie]

Heads up everyone! Shantae is on todays RTC thread at the top of the forum! Go and rate! So far everyone's rating is.... quite low. I myself could only put her at 20% myself. She still has a chance.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Semi daily Shantae picture! no source on artist sadly

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The pictures you post are always bordering on being NSFW, and it's great!

Heads up everyone! Shantae is on todays RTC thread at the top of the forum! Go and rate! So far everyone's rating is.... quite low. I myself could only put her at 20% myself. She still has a chance.

Huh, I shall.

 

[zferolie]

The pictures you post are always bordering on being NSFW, and it's great!

Huh, I shall.

I do my best

 

[meleebrawler]

Heads up everyone! Shantae is on todays RTC thread at the top of the forum! Go and rate! So far everyone's rating is.... quite low. I myself could only put her at 20% myself. She still has a chance.

No. It's dumb. No concrete evidence leads to fruitless arguments and frankly these percentages are unrealistic. It's either 100% or 0% whether one becomes playable or not based on Sakurai's decision.

 

[zferolie]

No. It's dumb. No concrete evidence leads to fruitless arguments and frankly these percentages are unrealistic. It's either 100% or 0% whether one becomes playable or not based on Sakurai's decision.

Thats not wrong but it is a very black and white look to it for sure

 

[Dukefire]

Anyone watching the Smash 64 commercial Again?

 

[meleebrawler]

No. It's dumb. No concrete evidence leads to fruitless arguments and frankly these percentages are unrealistic. It's either 100% or 0% whether one becomes playable or not based on Sakurai's decision.

It's as simple as this: a yes or no from Sakurai and Wayforward. Numbers are a pretty pretentious way of measuring likelihood, I'd prefer to say "somewhat likely".

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

When looking at the datamine the sheet explains the number when they were added meaning shantae and risky were added in late like in the last minute

Oh, so no wonder Rotty didn't get in. I figured as much.

 

[zferolie]

we have no actual idea if the ordering means anything. people are just guessing that. Shovel knight is the last AT as well, so if anything all it means is Indies are near the end, if that

 

[Deleted member]

Creator made another one

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