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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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KirbyWorshipper2465

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You guys think that Shantae 5 will implement some of the stretch goals HGH didn't get?

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That's what I've been thinking myself, actually. I wouldn't be shocked if the game starts with Nega-Shantae's accidental return via Uncle Mimic and "Risky's take on the Egg Moon from Sonic X" before the main plot kicks in.
 

Dukefire

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In case those that forgot the HGH kickstarter campaign goals on the fundraiser, here they are
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You guys think that Shantae 5 will implement some of the stretch goals HGH didn't get?

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Most likley, there was alot of good stuff there to let it be forgotten to time. I dont think there will be voice acting or cut scenes, but the characters should be more animated during chats, not just their portraits. I do feel like nega shante is going to come back, she got alot more screen time and a personality in hgh, even if it was just "im evil"
In case those that forgot the HGH kickstarter campaign goals on the fundraiser, here they are
They mustve really wanted that nega shantae chapter, that plot synopsis was basically put into the game and friends dlc.
 

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Most likley, there was alot of good stuff there to let it be forgotten to time. I dont think there will be voice acting or cut scenes, but the characters should be more animated during chats, not just their portraits. I do feel like nega shante is going to come back, she got alot more screen time and a personality in hgh, even if it was just "im evil"

They mustve really wanted that nega shantae chapter, that plot synopsis was basically put into the game and friends dlc.
The thing about Nega-Shantae is that she's the exact same as any other corrupted genie, she just gets more screen-time. So her actions and personality speak more about the will of dark magic than herself as a person. If you want to develop her, you have to develop dark magic too, beyond "it's bad". That's why I'd really like there to be a pure form of it that doesn't push one to be evil like Pirate Master used, just more aggressive due to it generally being more offensive than light magic. This would lead Nega-Shantae to be a more natural extension of Shantae's personality (think :ultdarkpit:), instead of a wholly separate entity like :ultdarksamus: or Dark Link. The old Nega Shantae can still show up as an illusion/memory conjured up by an enemy.

I'm not sure if they'll go with the story listed there as Risky's redemption, but whatever they do there has to be a sufficient build-up to it, or it won't feel sincere.
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Yeah, a Felyne is possible too.
 

KirbyWorshipper2465

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So, assuming that Nega-Shantae won't come back (well, not immediately, at any rate), could they use the "Risky seemingly deciding to help people" as the initial plot, then pull a fast one midway through by having someone new as the villain du jour? It might make sense to hide plot developments in a game that looks like it would be standalone at first.
 
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So, assuming that Nega-Shantae won't come back (well, not immediately, at any rate), could they use the "Risky seemingly deciding to help people" as the initial plot, then pull a fast one midway through by having someone new as the villain du jour? It might make sense to hide plot developments in a game that looks like it would be standalone at first.
See, I think Risky is actually too scared of going soft to even pretend to be nice. Even when doing good is just a side-effect of pursuing her own goals she's very quick to deny it, almost to "doth protest too much" levels, as seen with her interaction with Giga Mermaid. She's keenly aware of how dark magic, which she uses to enhance herself, can turn into light with sufficient goodwill from others. If she ever does end up growing a taste for helping others, it will come with great turmoil over her identity.
 

KirbyWorshipper2465

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See, I think Risky is actually too scared of going soft to even pretend to be nice. Even when doing good is just a side-effect of pursuing her own goals she's very quick to deny it, almost to "doth protest too much" levels, as seen with her interaction with Giga Mermaid. She's keenly aware of how dark magic, which she uses to enhance herself, can turn into light with sufficient goodwill from others. If she ever does end up growing a taste for helping others, it will come with great turmoil over her identity.
Yeah, a fair point. This won't be a quick and easy fix like for a certain other character who has a habit of fighting a hero with a candy-colored palette scheme. :ultkingdedede:

I could see her briefly consider how she genuinely liked to help people, if only for a moment.

Still, it's one of the things I like about Risky, she has more depth to her as a pirate gal villain in contrast to others that are just Yar Har, Fiddle-Dee-Deeing like Captain Syrup.
 
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Not sure it's just about 'not enough' tho, considering they put the tetris block in there :p
well Viridi isn't in there and she's my #1 pick tbh, so there are a few more to put on there
but anyways
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Edit: accidentally dragged Heihachi into "would be cool" instead of Akuma. Just swap the two around.
 
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zferolie

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Welp Nintendo themselves accidently showed we are getting stage builder in the 3.0 update
 

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AN interesting hypothetical, would it benefit us to get a Shantae leak from someone who is actually not a Shantae, like against her personally? Would that lend credence to the leak of theirs?
 

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AN interesting hypothetical, would it benefit us to get a Shantae leak from someone who is actually not a Shantae, like against her personally? Would that lend credence to the leak of theirs?
Not necessarily. Whether someone likes or dislikes the contents of a leak doesn't really say anything about credibility.

Also did the roster thing. Aside from Shantae being first, no one else is in any particular order aside from tier separation.
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zferolie

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Here's my list... but man so many bad choices on it lol



Whats with all those troll picks?

So, if there is something happening the 11th we will find out tommorow
 

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I doubt it would happen, but time will tell when nintendo is dropping the next news bomb.
Also, a short comic with peach and shantae in Tales from the Game Grid
Artist: Joshua Jordon
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zferolie

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Its past 11, guess that leak was fake. Oh well. Im not expecting a full nintendo direct anyway. All i think we are getting for sure is a smash focused mini direct to go over the 3.0 details
 

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If I could have a moment of your guys’ time, I’m speaking on behalf of @Dyllybirdy he’s going through a pretty difficult time in his life and he needs to take a break from the site and think things through. He’s planning to leave soon but if anyone wants to send him any messages, he’ll be checking his DMs and he would greatly appreciate it.
 
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zferolie

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Joker, 3.0.0, Pass Character 2, that's all that's needed.
Yup, and they dont need a whole direct for that. I just see a 5 minute or more video going over it all. 10 minutes at most for stage builder, other modes, joker details, mii costumes, and maybe teaser for next fighter.

Off topic, but new trailer for detective pikachu.


Man they nailed these designs
 

KirbyWorshipper2465

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Time for another round of Twitter fan art! This here's from Brandon Santiago, as the perfect "check this" reaction pic.

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This piece by Kolibrikai evokes a nice Japan 90s style to it and has a bit of chunk to it, so your mileage may vary on this.

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You can probably guess why I've picked this one.

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Yup, and they dont need a whole direct for that. I just see a 5 minute or more video going over it all. 10 minutes at most for stage builder, other modes, joker details, mii costumes, and maybe teaser for next fighter.

Off topic, but new trailer for detective pikachu.


Man they nailed these designs
Loathe as I am to admit it, I do like the Mr. Mime gag shown in the most recent trailer.
 
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Dukefire

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I will say that the Nintendo Direct might happen next week since the thumbnail for Update 3.0 has a easter theme with it
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Dukefire

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For tonight, a video from GamExplain towards damage control if a Nintendo Direct is not happening this month. Have something to keep you grounded from being overwhelmed by salt later on.
 
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