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Speaking of move sets, here's one for Toad.
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DON'T. FEED. THE. TROLLS.
Would make sense. Considering Toad is the last of the "Mario Big 8" that isn't playable in a Smash Bros. game yet hahaToad is the only Mario character left that I honestly even care about
Either that, or Nintendo sees Wario and Waluigi unfit to be in a SMB game.It is clear that Nintendo would rather use generic Toads over Wario and Waluigi... Meaning Toad(s) > Wario and Waluigi in terms of importance within the Mario series in Nintendo's eyes.
The reason he's phased out into unintelligible unimportance is because Toadsworth has taken his place as the "important Toad."What I'm disappointed about is that they seem to be phasing him out of the series. He used to actually do things (SMB2, Wario's Woods, and just about every spinoff through the N64 era). Now, they seem to make him less and less important. He's completely gone from being playable Mario Tennis Open. Every game he's in, now, he does so little. He was excluded from Power Tennis, his appearance in the Baseball and Soccer series were as a generic species. Even if he shows up in the main Mario titles these days, he does nothing more than give you a star coin or a 1-up.
It's just disappointing.
This.Either that, or Nintendo sees Wario and Waluigi unfit to be in a SMB game.
Wario and Waluigi are often portrayed as antiheroes - greedy *******s who only do something if there's something in it for them. Their entire character does not seem to work with the idea of NSMB.
Or, even a simpler reason - they are launching the NSMB games as a throwback to the past. The original SMB games were released before the inception of Wario and Waliugi; it could be the reason why they're not there but Toad is.
Actually, it is Toadsworth who is being phased out. He isn't in Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, and New Super Mario Bros. 2.The reason he's phased out into unintelligible unimportance is because Toadsworth has taken his place as the "important Toad."
In fact, I think he's only been in sunshine and NSMB, both of which he played supporting roles. In fact, in sunshine it's possible to only speak to Toadsworth about three times, and in NSMB, you can go through the game without seeing him at all!Actually, it is Toadsworth who is being phased out. He isn't in Super Mario Galaxy, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D Land, and New Super Mario Bros. 2.
Toadsworth still shows up in RPGs. He's been in Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story(I haven't played Partners in Time, so I don't know if he was in that one).In fact, I think he's only been in sunshine and NSMB, both of which he played supporting roles. In fact, in sunshine it's possible to only speak to Toadsworth about three times, and in NSMB, you can go through the game without seeing him at all!
There's actually two versions of Toadsworth in Partners in Time - Toadsworth and 'Toadsworth the Younger'. Toadsworth appeared in every M&L game so far. It's too bad that he doesn't appear as much, he is one of my favorite characters in the Mario series (along with E. Gadd and Pianta).Toadsworth still shows up in RPGs. He's been in Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story(I haven't played Partners in Time, so I don't know if he was in that one).
Super Mario Sunshine - Supporting characterIn fact, I think he's only been in sunshine and NSMB, both of which he played supporting roles. In fact, in sunshine it's possible to only speak to Toadsworth about three times, and in NSMB, you can go through the game without seeing him at all!
OR... Nintendo was just lazy and put in the two Toads that nobody cares about to fill in the 3rd and 4th player slots since they probably must've been easier to make, being recolors of one-another.Ugh. I hate the idea of Metal Mario more than I hate the idea ofWaluigi. The Metal Box item is fine as is.
Also, the reason they got generic Toads in NSMB games is because they wanted characters to represent yellow and blue since Mario and Luigi already represented red and green. It is clear that Nintendo would rather use generic Toads over Wario and Waluigi... Meaning Toad(s) > Wario and Waluigi in terms of importance within the Mario series in Nintendo's eyes.
Arcadenik's comment makes sense to me.OR... Nintendo was just lazy and put in the two Toads that nobody cares about to fill in the 3rd and 4th player slots since they probably must've been easier to make, being recolors of one-another.
Also, Arcadenik, you keep mentioning these two Toads as if they actually meant something (yellow and blue Toads being added to represent colors ? Really ?) or as if people actually cared for them.
And I'm pretty sure alot of people would've prefered to see Wario and Waluigi instead of 2********generic Toads.
This is why Wario and Waluigi will never be Players 3 and 4 in games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii and U.Also, bear in mind that Waluigi is tall as Hell. Characters that are within the Bros.' sizes are the only ones that could work unless special treatment was given to compensate for greater size or lackthereof.
Making Toads as tall as Mario? Not that big of a deal. Making Waluigi as short as Mario? Horribly changes him.
Also, Wario is known for near invincibility from being touched (it requires sharp objects or projectiles, etc.), so it kind of takes away from that to make him just like Mario in that one hit from a Goomba shrinks him, and another kills him.
This is one of the very few games I would buy a Wii U for. This is also one of the very few games I have absolute confidence that Nintendo will never revisit. That and, like, Conker's Bad Fur Day.This is why Wario and Waluigi will never be Players 3 and 4 in games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii and U.
Now, if the game is like Super Mario Bros. 2, where the characters have their own stats and abilities, THEN it could happen.
Fixed, that feels so rude to say...Pros and Cons to Each Mario character
Toad
+ He is one of the main eight mario characters
+ He is seen in almost every single Mario game
- He is already in Peach's moveset
- He is generic
- The main Toad is never playable except in the sport games.
Bowser Junior
+ He is the second most recurring Mario villian after Bowser
+ Could have a unique playstyle with his paintbrush
- He might end up being a Bowser clone
- He never really does any fighting himself. He usually fights you when he is in a giant robot
Paper Mario
+ He would represent a popularminorMario series
+ Has a huge moveset potential between not only his paperness, but also various badges and of course his hammer
-He is just a 2D Mario in a 2D world.He may be turned into a clone because of this.
Waluigi
+ Was an Assist Trophy
+ ApopularMario spinoff character
- Never appeared in a mario adventure game
- Huge hate base
Rosalina
+ Has been in two of the most recent Mario games.
+ I would love to see her throw Star Bits at her opponents.(not a reason)
- She never fights
Princess Daisy
+ A popular Mario spinoff character
+ She has a baby which none of these character do
+ She has appeared once in a Mario adventure series as a damsel in distress
King Boo
+ Has interacted with all four of the Mario reps
+ He is a recurring boss
- He floats so he will have trouble making
Fawful
+ A consonant character in the Mario and Luigi games.
+ Villain
- He has not appeared outside of the Mario and Luigi series.
Geno
+ He is higly requested from fans of the game.
+ He made stars more than a random powerup.
-He has only appeared in one game.(Ice climbers, Sheik, Lucas)
- HE is techincally a 3rd party character.
-He hasn't appeared in more than 15 years.(Pit, R.O.B.)
Criticisms in red. Additions in aqua. Cuz aquas how I roll.Pros and Cons to Each Mario character
Toad
+ He is one of the main eight mario characters
+ He is already in Peach's moveset
This is also seen by some as a negative. In reality, it is neither a pro not a con.
+ He is seen in almost every single Mario game
- He is generic
He is one of his species. The main Toad is not generic.
- The main Toad is never playable except in the sport games.
The main Toad has been playable in SMB2 and Wario's Woods, though characters that have never even had one playable appearance have been included in Smash before.
- Even though he is generally popular, he is barely requested for Smash compared to other Mario characters, especially in Japan.
- Sakurai might think he isn't suitable for fighting.
Bowser Junior
+ He is the second most recurring Mario villian after Bowser
+ Could have a unique playstyle with his paintbrush
+ Overall most requested Mario character (though not by alot)
- He might end up being a Bowser clone
He would still be included though, so while not preferable, it's not a point against him.
- He never really does any fighting himself. He usually fights you when he is in a giant robot
He has shown as much fighting potential as a number of other candidates here.
- Decreasing number of main title appearances.
Paper Mario
+ He would represent a popular minor Mario series
+ Has a huge moveset potential between not only his paperness, but also various badges and of course his hammer
- He is just a 2D Mario in a 2D world. He may be turned into a clone because of this.
Many of regular Mario's attacks wouldn't work well here. If Sakurai wanted a Mario clone, he would just re-add Dr. Mario.
- Not on average as requested or popular as Toad, Bowser Jr, or Waluigi
Waluigi
+ Was an Assits Trophy
+ A popular Mario spinoff character
- Never appeared in a mario adventure game
Rosalina
+ Has been in two of the most recent Mario games.
+ I would love to see her throw Star Bits at her opponents.
Great. I'd love to shoot characters as Tatanga, does that make him more likely?
- She never fights
Characters that have never even had one playable appearance have been included in Smash before.
- Not nearly as popular as the "main 4"
- Appearances could possibly be relegated to spin-offs.
Princess Daisy
+ A popular Mario spinoff character
Her popularity is debatable, but regardless she's not as popular as the "main 4"
+ She has a baby which none of these character do
...So?
+ She would be an easy semi-clone
- She has only appeared once in a Mario adventure series as a damsel in distress
King Boo
+ Has interacted with all four of the Mario reps
So have most of these characters.
+ He is a recurring boss
- He floats so he will have trouble making
- Not nearly as popular or requested as other characters
Fawful
+ A consonant character in the Mario and Luigi games.
- He has not appeared outside of the Mario and Luigi series.
- Not nearly as popular or requested as other characters
Geno
+ He is higly requested from fans of the game.
+ He made stars more than a random powerup.
This is sort of important in the Mario series, but it has no effect on his chances.
- He has only appeared in one game.
Technically two, but yeah...
- HE is techincally a 3rd party character.
- He hasn't appeared in more than 15 years.
- His popularity is declining
The Japanese sites I checked actually has Bowser Jr being just as requested as Waluigi for the most part, though Waluigi still has more popularity over there in general. But I don't doubt Chrono or anything, he probably checked more reputable Smash sites or something.Err...Waluigi is the most requested, not Jr.
At least in Japan if we go by what Chrono found.
Uhh no... ?Arcadenik's comment makes sense to me.
Regardless of whether or not Nintendo was "lazy", Toad was still playable, and I'm sure there were many people who were happy to play as Toad. It sure shows that Nintendo sees Toad's as more relevant characters than characters like Waluigi.
Getting into semantics like this is only going to cause more generic Toad arguments. It's true, it wasn't the Toad that was playable, but even generic Toads having playability helps Toad's chances (though definitely not as much as if it were actually the Toad), as he is capable of pretty much anything they are, and the species (of which he is by and large the representative of) is still getting more focus than usual.Uhh no... ?
Kinopio wasn't playable in NSMBW, only his dumb*** cousins were.
Oh that's tomorrow??In any case, I'm looking forward to his day in Rate Their Chances tomorrow.