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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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Hollywoodrok12

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We're doing this again? Okay, fine...

So, I'll update my list here, at least a little bit:

Rottytops (Shantae) (WIP)
Geno (Super Mario RPG)
Banjo-Kazooie
Elma (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Bandana Dee (Kirby)
Isaac (Golden Sun)
Reimu Hakurei (Touhou)
Kat & Ana (WarioWare)
Arle Nadja (Puyo Puyo)
KOS-MOS (Xenosaga)
Ayumi Tachibana (Famicom Detective Club)
Adeleine (Kirby)
Vaati (The Legend of Zelda)
Neptune (Hyperdimension Neptunia) (She's so cute! <3)
Susie Haltmann (Kirby)
Midna/Twili Midna (The Legend of Zelda)
Fjorm (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Lyn (Fire Emblem)
Micaiah (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn)
Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
Palla, Catria and Est (Fire Emblem?)
Veronica (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Saber Artoria (Fate/Stay Night)
Toon Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
Tetra (The Legend of Zelda)
Medli (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
Terra Branford (Final Fantasy 6)
Mipha (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
Anna (Fire Emblem)
Birdo (Super Mario)
Meloetta (Pokemon)
Goomba (Super Mario)
Tsareena (Pokemon)
2B (NieR: Automata)
Marx (Kirby)
Viridi (Kid Icarus)
Edelgard von Hresvelgr (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt)
Kat (Gravity Rush)
Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
Asuka (Senran Kagura)
Hikari and Donbe (Shin Onigashima)
Marina (Mischief Makers)
Linkle (Hyrule Warriors)
Bub & Bob (Bubble Bobble)
Shantae
Andy (Advance Wars)
Protector (Etrian Odyssey)
Highlander (Go play Etrian Odyssey)
Cynthia (Pokemon)
Haruka Amami (THE iDOLM@STER) (Shoutouts to Kuon :))
Oh so we're doing this? Here's what I have:

Current: Shantae and Bandana Dee

Would have joined if they weren't deconfirmed: Shovel Knight and Bomberman

Plan to join when the Base Roster is finished: Rex/Pyra, Octoling, Spring Man, Euden (Dragalia Lost), Dr. Coyle (if there is one)

Considered joining, but never got around to: Paper Mario, Monokuma (and some others I can't think of off the top of my head)

Would have considered if they weren't deconfirmed: Waluigi, Ashley, Mimikyu (and maybe some others I can't think of off the top of my head)

Edit: I plan to stay/join the ones eligible for base roster if they survive the 11/1 AT Massacre.
 
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Dyllybirdy

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A sad, sad place... may I have hugs? <3
I mean others were doing it earlier, so I thought I’d share as well.

Also wow that is a list.
Thank you very much. :)

I'm probably still not done with it yet, I know there are a couple of cute characters out there which I don't know of, that could be added. If you know of any, notify me asap. :p
I'm in the Mashed Potato Samurai range.

Not because I'm being pessimistic, but because I'm very hungry and don't have a plate of mashed potatoes in front of me.
Oh, I'm getting hungry too. Maybe, I should have gone with that option.
 

Mango The Magician

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There aren't many characters I actively want at this point. Plus, I prefer characters have a connection to Nintendo and aren't just pulled from anywhere. Anyways here's my list:

1. Shantae
2. BOTW Champions (maybe just one or all of them PK Trainer style)
3. Impa (would prefer a semi-clone, but a echo of Sheik works)
4. Dixie Kong (would vastly prefer she be unique, but I can deal with her being an echo)
5. Paper Mario
6. A rep from Warioware...why hasn't this happened yet?
7. Bandana Dee
8. A Rep from ARMS
9. Octolings
10. Crash Bandicoot + Coco Echo with N. Sane Trilogy look. (These guys I want but I don't think they should be in Smash.)
 

WingedSupernova

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So for current possibilities that I want in Smash we have: Shantae, Paper Mario, Phoenix Wright, Marx, and Karate Joe.

For DLC I would like to see: Rex/Pyra (though I like Nia way more), Octolings, Joker (Persona 5), Hat Kid (A Hat In Time), and Sora just because it'd make my friends happy.

I would probably also like to see Edelgard, but I don't know enough about her yet in order to form an opinion. If she uses axes or lances and has a favorable personality, then go for it.
 

Jovahexeon Joranvexeon

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He’s at it again trying to debunk my perfect roster that got leaked
Meh. He suggests it's better than the leak. He knows what he's getting himself into, so just sit back, relax and see whose right or wrong on Thursday.

Also, when did this become your "perfect roster"?
 
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remember that even if Shantae isn't announced for base, as long as she doesn't appear in the assist trophy reel, there's still potential for her being playable as DLC!

hopefully all these months of speculation and anticipation prove fruitful!
 

KirbyWorshipper2465

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We're doing this again? Okay, fine...

So, I'll update my list here, at least a little bit:

Rottytops (Shantae) (WIP)
Geno (Super Mario RPG)
Banjo-Kazooie
Elma (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Bandana Dee (Kirby)
Isaac (Golden Sun)
Reimu Hakurei (Touhou)
Kat & Ana (WarioWare)
Arle Nadja (Puyo Puyo)
KOS-MOS (Xenosaga)
Ayumi Tachibana (Famicom Detective Club)
Adeleine (Kirby)
Vaati (The Legend of Zelda)
Neptune (Hyperdimension Neptunia) (She's so cute! <3)
Susie Haltmann (Kirby)
Midna/Twili Midna (The Legend of Zelda)
Fjorm (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Lyn (Fire Emblem)
Micaiah (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn)
Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
Palla, Catria and Est (Fire Emblem?)
Veronica (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Saber Artoria (Fate/Stay Night)
Toon Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
Tetra (The Legend of Zelda)
Medli (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
Terra Branford (Final Fantasy 6)
Mipha (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
Anna (Fire Emblem)
Birdo (Super Mario)
Meloetta (Pokemon)
Goomba (Super Mario)
Tsareena (Pokemon)
2B (NieR: Automata)
Marx (Kirby)
Viridi (Kid Icarus)
Edelgard von Hresvelgr (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt)
Kat (Gravity Rush)
Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
Asuka (Senran Kagura)
Hikari and Donbe (Shin Onigashima)
Marina (Mischief Makers)
Linkle (Hyrule Warriors)
Bub & Bob (Bubble Bobble)
Shantae
Andy (Advance Wars)
Protector (Etrian Odyssey)
Highlander (Go play Etrian Odyssey)
Cynthia (Pokemon)
Haruka Amami (THE iDOLM@STER) (Shoutouts to Kuon :))
Oh boy, here we go...

Mario: Geno, Birdo, Plum (since two of my other wants are most likely outta the running)
Donkey Kong Country: Dixie, Funky, Cranky, Lanky, Tiny and Chunky Kong
Kirby: Bandana Waddle Dee, Adeline, Rick, Coo & Kine, Gooey, Marx, Daroach
Wario: Mona, Jimmy T., Dribble & Spitz, Cpt. Syrup, Kat & Ana
Yoshi: Poochy
Kid Icarus: Medusa, Hades
Metroid: Sylux
Animal Crossing: Mr. Resetti
Punch-Out: Super Macho Man, Mr. Sandman
Pokemon: Masked Royal (w/Alola Starters), Guzma
Star Fox: Miyu, Leon
F-Zero: Deathborn, Jody Summers, Dr. Stewart, Black Shadow
Golden Sun: Isaac
Donkey Kong 3: Stanley
Advance Wars: Andy
Satellaview: Parabo & Satebo
Pac-Man: Ms. Pac-Man
Street Fighter: Chun-Li, Guile
Tomb Raider: Lara Croft
Ninja Gaiden: Ryu Hayabusa
Panel de Pon: Lip
Puyo Puyo: Arle
ARMS: Dr. Coyle
Elite Beat Agents:/Ouendan: Agent J/Ryuta
Adventure Island: Master Higgins
Bonk's Adventure: Bonk
Sonic the Hedgehog: Tails, Amy Rose, Dr. Eggman, Blaze
Metal Gear: Raiden
Final Fantasy: Tifa Lockheart, Cecil Harvey
Dragon Quest: Rocket (Slime), Erdrick (with hero alts), Alena, Jessica
Streets of Rage: Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding
Yakuza: Kazuma Kiryu
Ghosts 'N Goblins: Arthur
Darkstalkers: Morrigan
Metal Slug: Marco Rossi and Fio Germi (having alts for the rest of the crew)
Cave Story: Quote
Pro Wrestling: Star Man
Wrecking Crew: Foreman Spike
Clu Clu Land: Bubbles
Yuyuki: Goku
SMT: Jack Frost
Ganbare Goemon: Goemon, Ebisumaru, Sasuke, Yae
Wild Guns: Clint, Annie
Battletoads: Rash
Conker's Bad Fur Day: Conker
Blaster Master Zero: Jason Frudnick
Mach Rider
Crash Bandicoot (w/Coco echo)
Spyro the Dragon
Klonoa
Banjo-Kazooie
Rayman
Shantae (and Risky Boots, 'cuz why not)
Duke Nukem
Earthworm Jim

I think I covered everything I could.

Edit: Whoops, a few more I missed.

Edit 2: Okay, NOW I'm done, phew.

Edit 3: Somehow forgot a few more, dang it.
 
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I got some time so I'll do a list, if ANY of these characters get in I'll be hype but admittedly Shantae has the highest chance of them all:

1. Shantae

2. Joker(Persona 5) or any Atlus rep

3. Sakuraba Neku

4. Rex & Homura w/Metsu as Shulk echo

5. Sora w/Roxas echo

6. Blaze the Cat

7. Marx

8. Vaati

9. Terry Bogard or any KoF rep

10. Saber (Artoria Pendragon)

Bonus Pipe Dream: Risky Boots, imagine if Sakurai couldn't decide between a Genie moveset or Pirate's Curse moveset for Shantae so he decided to do both and have Risky be the Pirate's Curse representation while Shantae had her traditional Genie stuff. This would also kinda satiate my desire for Alucard to be playable since Risky swings her sword exactly like Alucard does in SotN
 

meleebrawler

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Bonus Pipe Dream: Risky Boots, imagine if Sakurai couldn't decide between a Genie moveset or Pirate's Curse moveset for Shantae so he decided to do both and have Risky be the Pirate's Curse representation while Shantae had her traditional Genie stuff. This would also kinda satiate my desire for Alucard to be playable since Risky swings her sword exactly like Alucard does in SotN
One final note on Risky's importance to the series I forgot to mention a while back: she has major roles in all of her appearances even when she isn't the main villain. So important is she that we almost got a redemption arc for her in Half-Genie Hero; she's capable of so much more than just a bit boss role.
 

KirbyWorshipper2465

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One final note on Risky's importance to the series I forgot to mention a while back: she has major roles in all of her appearances even when she isn't the main villain. So important is she that we almost got a redemption arc for her in Half-Genie Hero; she's capable of so much more than just a bit boss role.
Yeah man, she even got to do the same shtick Syrup did in Wario Land: Shake It! but in much greater depth.

She is essentially the de facto second main character of the series.
 

Mario9919

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We're doing this again? Okay, fine...

So, I'll update my list here, at least a little bit:

Rottytops (Shantae) (WIP)
Geno (Super Mario RPG)
Banjo-Kazooie
Elma (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Bandana Dee (Kirby)
Isaac (Golden Sun)
Reimu Hakurei (Touhou)
Kat & Ana (WarioWare)
Arle Nadja (Puyo Puyo)
KOS-MOS (Xenosaga)
Ayumi Tachibana (Famicom Detective Club)
Adeleine (Kirby)
Vaati (The Legend of Zelda)
Neptune (Hyperdimension Neptunia) (She's so cute! <3)
Susie Haltmann (Kirby)
Midna/Twili Midna (The Legend of Zelda)
Fjorm (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Lyn (Fire Emblem)
Micaiah (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn)
Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
Palla, Catria and Est (Fire Emblem?)
Veronica (Fire Emblem Heroes)
Saber Artoria (Fate/Stay Night)
Toon Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
Tetra (The Legend of Zelda)
Medli (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)
Terra Branford (Final Fantasy 6)
Mipha (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
Anna (Fire Emblem)
Birdo (Super Mario)
Meloetta (Pokemon)
Goomba (Super Mario)
Tsareena (Pokemon)
2B (NieR: Automata)
Marx (Kirby)
Viridi (Kid Icarus)
Edelgard von Hresvelgr (Fire Emblem: Three Houses)
Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt)
Kat (Gravity Rush)
Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
Asuka (Senran Kagura)
Hikari and Donbe (Shin Onigashima)
Marina (Mischief Makers)
Linkle (Hyrule Warriors)
Bub & Bob (Bubble Bobble)
Shantae
Andy (Advance Wars)
Protector (Etrian Odyssey)
Highlander (Go play Etrian Odyssey)
Cynthia (Pokemon)
Haruka Amami (THE iDOLM@STER) (Shoutouts to Kuon :))
I'll post mine.

1. Shantae (MOST WANTED Newcomer)
2. Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
3. Crash Bandicoot
4. Banjo-Kazooie
5. Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
6. Tails (Sonic)
7. Rayman
8. Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
9. Tron Bonne (Mega Man Legends)
10. Chun Li (Street Fighter)
 

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Yeah man, she even got to do the same shtick Syrup did in Wario Land: Shake It! but in much greater depth.

She is essentially the de facto second main character of the series.
Watching how Risky attempts to bounce back from her latest setback is probably the best course of action for developing her further. Maybe for once her offscreen dark matter materials run low and Mimic hasn't unearthed ancient tech for her to steal, forcing her to take residence incognito in an as-of-yet undiscovered town. From there she either deposes a tyrant or is forced to do honest work due to a lack of manpower.
 

zferolie

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Ok we want pipe dreams? ok, here I go. Here is my pipe dream for this smash direct.

We will get 3 reveal trailers, one start, one middle, and one end, and they all will feature 2 unique newcomers, as that one twitter user said(he said 1 was but I am just saying all three will for most pip dream hype) between them we will get other info, but also 3 echos between the first 2 and 3 echos before the last trailer. Total 12 characters.

Direct starts, Upbeat music is playing, and Inkling, Wii Fit Trainer, and Daisy are dancing to the rhythm, after a little bit the music changes and they try to adapt their dancing, a voice then says Nice try, and a new dancer dancers onto screen. 'RHYTHMN GAL MOVES TO THE BEAT" we then see a short gameplay trailer for her. After wards, all 4 are dancing, and the music suddenly stops, they all look to where the music jukebox is as the camera moves over to the mysterious character Purple pony tail, shaking hips, and a familiar song starts to play, "SHANTAE DANCERS THROUGH THE DANGER" Gameplay for Shantae shows, and trailer ends with Rhythmn gal and Shantae bumping hips as the other girls clap.

Then Sakurai goes over these 2 fighters in a little bit of detail, talking about their stages as well. Then mentions 3 echos incoming: Dixie Kong, Ken, and Impa. Sakurai then starts to talk about Spirits mode, what it details(subspace like mode with story and bosses)

Afterwards Sakurai says check out this next reveal trailer. It deals with spirit mode, and we see villains/ bosses fighting the playable characters. Before Dr. Eggman can get a blow onto someone, the ground erupts and earth stops the attack. The heroes look over and see a hero above the rubble, with a yellow scarf and sword. "ISAAC UNLEASHES HIS PSYENERGY!" Gameplay trailer starts for him. After that while he is fighting he is using growth on Bowser when suddenly a torrent of magical bullets fly through the sky, hitting bowser and knocking him away. From the sky a Miko flies in slowly. "REIMU UNLESHES THE SPELL CARD!" Gameplay for her, and trailer ends with Reimu and Isaac looking at some of the defeated villains as a gap opens up in the distance, an Yukari pears through and smiles...

Sakurai talks about these 2 slightly, stages and items. He mentions here are the final 3 echo Fighters, and we may have seen some of them in the last trailer: Medusa, Shadow the Hedgehog and Ms. Pac-Man. Then he goes into the other single player modes, trophies, and Online mode. As the direct is ending Sakurai thanks everyone and hopes we will all enjoy this final reveal trailer.

Opens up with a Wrestling ring, an announcer is saying "Welcome to the main event, a 4 player free for all!" "In the red corner, KIRBY! In the blue corner, KING K ROOL!, in the Yellow Corner, LITTLE MAC! And in the green corner..... INCINEROAR!" "INCINEROAR STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT!" Gameplay trailer for him. Afterwards, Incineroar is holding up the championship belt when suddenly the lights go dark. Incineroar looks around and suddenly a spotlight shines up on the rafters, with the shadow being revealed on the mat, spikey hair, large feet, and an odd looking weapon. "Hope its not to late to jump in!" "SORA UNLOCKS THE DOOR!" Sora jumps down and we get his gameplay trailer, and the whole thing ends with Sora and Incineroar after the fight, arms one each other with big goofy smiles.

And that there is what I feel would be the most epic roster, beaking the grinch leak, and my pipe dream. I doubt this would ever happen, but man, what a ride if it did...

EDIT: I did a small change to make it even more insane and Hype, replacing Lip with Reimu from Touhou
 
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Teeb147

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sourceon that gif?
Sorry didn't pay attention of where it's from
Ah really? Then scratch him off my for sure list. Just ken, incineroar, and isaac are on it then.
We're at about a similar line now, but my gut still says incineroar is not in, even if lots of sources say he is. It might be that he really was leak bait (maybe they even made a model or something), or I may be off, but he's the exception for me. We'll see :)
Because for some it’s either Ashley or nothing. I think either Mona or 9-Volt could work.
This:
I love Kat & Ana too. ;)
They could easily be semi-clones of ice climbers, so I say they still have a chance just because of that :)

You guys have anything planned for the merriment and festivities of tomorrow?
Halloween? or the direct? Cuz the direct is still on the 1st. Well I guess a few people might do things on halloween, i dunno. Do they usually?
 
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You guys have anything planned for the merriment and festivities of tomorrow?
My job has been closed the last two weeks due to a plumbing issue and we're gonna finally open back up on Friday, so I'm gonna be spending tomorrow night helping clean the lobby and back of said place
 

Isaac for Smash Pls

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Hey y'all, just wanted to say I bought Risky's Revenge at your recommendation and played about a half hour this morning. It's cute! I really dig the art style especially although the infinitely spawning mobs seem like it could be alternatively annoying and exploitable for infinite money.

Either way, excited to play more! Good luck in the Direct tomorrow.
 

Teeb147

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Well, let's see how the hype is tomorow. I'm already tired, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. gonna rest.
Enjoy the mounting times, it's so cool that it's close now.

hf

 
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I'll post mine.

1. Shantae (MOST WANTED Newcomer)
2. Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
3. Crash Bandicoot
4. Banjo-Kazooie
5. Tifa Lockhart (Final Fantasy 7)
6. Tails (Sonic)
7. Rayman
8. Lana (Hyrule Warriors)
9. Tron Bonne (Mega Man Legends)
10. Chun Li (Street Fighter)
Oh we're doing this? Okay I'll do mine.
1. Crash Bandicoot
2. Shantae
3. Geno (Mario RPG)
4. Shadow (Sonic)
5. Blaziken (Pokemon)

Only 5 because there isn't very much that I want
 

Swade

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Oh we doing most wanted newcomer lists? Well here's mine.


1.Banjo & Kazooie/Shantae
2.Tails from Sonic The Hedgehog
3.Dr. Robotnik AKA Dr. Eggman from Sonic The Hedgehog
4.Klonoa from The Klonoa series.
5.Sora from Kingdom Hearts
6.Conker from Conkers Bad Fur Day
7.Doomguy/Doom Slayer from DOOM
8.Rundas from Metroid Prime 3 Corruption
9.Spyro from The Spyro series
10.Lanky Kong from Donkey Kong Series.

--Confirmed--
1.Inkling from Splatoon
2.King K. Rool from Donkey Kong Country

--Confirmed as assist trophy--
1.Shovel Knight
 

Dukefire

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Recapping the video's length for Smash Ultimate Previously for getting ready towards November 1st.

March 2018 Preview and resurface of the flame: 1 min 14 sec
June 2018 E3 event: 25 min 12 sec
August 2018 Follow Up: About 27 mins long
November 2018: About 40 mins long
 
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