Social Swamp's Social Thread 3 - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain...

[PushDustIn]

I'm sure Source Gaming will (hopefully) translate questions by English-Speakers for Sakurai to answer. Although, you'll probably have to talk to PushDustIn about it first.

I'm not sure if questions can be submitted within the actual livestream. They had a two day window to submit questions (you needed an address in Japan to submit questions too) for the live stream. It's possible, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

Source Gaming will be translating the live stream on Twitter (follow @AllSourceGaming) and we will create a follow up post.

 

[Aetheri]

It would be neat to have a region based around a bunch of islands actually, with one central island being the main area...May even get Surf early on like 3rd or 4th Gym...

Each island could have it's own thing...the main land is like the main resort full of beaches, palm trees and rainforests; while one island could be a little desert resort, another could have an icy cold mountain, and another could have a large volcano, probably where all the evil team shenanigans happen...

 

[Substitution]

I'm not sure if questions can be submitted within the actual livestream. They had a two day window to submit questions (you needed an address in Japan to submit questions too) for the live stream. It's possible, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

Source Gaming will be translating the live stream on Twitter (follow @AllSourceGaming) and we will create a follow up post.

I'm already calling it that the majority of questions will be: "WHY DID *insert character here* NOT GET INTO SMASH?!"
With varying degrees of intensity.

 

[PushDustIn]

I'm already calling it that the majority of questions will be: "WHY DID *insert character here* NOT GET INTO SMASH?!"
With varying degrees of intensity.

Also, it'll most likely be on topics that he's written about his columns. Smash stuff doesn't account for the majority of his columns, it'll probably be questions and answers relating to the video game industry and his "thoughts about the video games". But those kind of questions might sneak in. That's probably why they are pre-screening them.

 

[Substitution]

Also, it'll most likely be on topics that he's written about his columns. Smash stuff doesn't account for the majority of his columns, it'll probably be questions and answers relating to the video game industry and his "thoughts about the video games". But those kind of questions might sneak in. That's probably why they are pre-screening them.

Yeah that makes a lot more sense. And it would be interesting to see his thoughts on the current status of video games. Especially with how it's gotten over the past few years.

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

Also, it'll most likely be on topics that he's written about his columns. Smash stuff doesn't account for the majority of his columns, it'll probably be questions and answers relating to the video game industry and his "thoughts about the video games". But those kind of questions might sneak in. That's probably why they are pre-screening them.

I wanna see him answer a Star Wars question

 

[PushDustIn]

I wanna see him answer a Star Wars question

Star Wars is one the movie/ anime / etc series that he's mentioned the most! We translated all the full columns he's spent talking about Star Wars!

 

[Coricus]

It would be neat to have a region based around a bunch of islands actually, with one central island being the main area...May even get Surf early on like 3rd or 4th Gym...

Each island could have it's own thing...the main land is like the main resort full of beaches, palm trees and rainforests; while one island could be a little desert resort, another could have an icy cold mountain, and another could have a large volcano, probably where all the evil team shenanigans happen...

Well, looking at a map of Hawaii which they could follow or could utterly throw out. . .

Spoiler

Wow, exactly eight islands large enough to be labelled here. Yooo. Too bad some of them seem too unpopulated to even have Gyms, or the coincidence would be a little TOO spooky.

Anyway, if they tweaked the sizes a bit, you could start on Niihau and work your way to the larger islands as you go. The third Gym would be on Oahu, with Honolulu being the major early game metropolitan area ala Castelia/Lumiose.

The legendary would be at or near the volcano on Hawaii near the end of your journey.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I was trying to work on a cow character, but I got a certain amount of time and decided I didn't really like it

Going to work on a redesign

 

[Ura]

Which Nintendo Direct drought do you guys think was worse? The one from mid June-mid November or the one we currently have from mid November-Present?

For me, it would have to be the former because of how long and tedious it was. Not to mention how long that Summer season felt and how dreadful it was. It even carried out through half of the Fall though by then I was back in College so I kept myself busy somewhat.

The later one also kinda sucks though i've since moved away with always anticipating a Direct happening other than checking every Tuesday-Thursday if a Direct was announced. I wasn't pleased with the December Smash Direct and the February Pokemon Direct was hardly anything so it does leave me with something to desire.

 

[Substitution]

It would be neat to have a region based around a bunch of islands actually, with one central island being the main area...May even get Surf early on like 3rd or 4th Gym...

Each island could have it's own thing...the main land is like the main resort full of beaches, palm trees and rainforests; while one island could be a little desert resort, another could have an icy cold mountain, and another could have a large volcano, probably where all the evil team shenanigans happen...

That's what I've been thinking. Kinda like how Hawaii isn't just one landmass but rather a collection of islands, maybe they could do the same with this new location.

They somewhat did that with Hoenn sure, but I'm looking at something a bit more like Seveii Islands. If done well it could give a unique departure from the typical large landscape with the occasional island; being able to capture the different cultures of the Hawaii islands better. Plus having different islands means they can have their own separate gimmicks that Game Freak likes to have.


And while I am spit-balling here, they could have it where every Gym is on a different island -- each having different locations and tasks to do -- And once you gain the Gym Badge there you could go to the next island by boat (and later Fly). Possibly with some giant island in the middle being Victory Road and the Elite Four.


For the evil group, I think they could take advantage of this idea. Maybe instead of having just one giant corporation, maybe have several different factions (possibly at war with the other groups) having their strings pulled by one big bad. To my knowledge we have not had that idea before, and it certainly would be more interesting than just your generic doomsday villain that popped up in X/Y.


Once again this is all just hypothesizing and throwing around ideas on my part, but I think if they can pull it off it'd be pretty cool.

 

[Ura]

I'm not sure if questions can be submitted within the actual livestream. They had a two day window to submit questions (you needed an address in Japan to submit questions too) for the live stream. It's possible, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

Source Gaming will be translating the live stream on Twitter (follow @AllSourceGaming) and we will create a follow up post.

Do you know what time the stream happens?

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So here's a question.

For those of you who have played Final Fantasy VII, what do you think of the playable characters and why?

For reference...

Cloud
Barret
Tifa
Aerith
Red XIII
Cait Sith
Cid
Yuffie
Vincent

 

[Fenriraga]

So here's a question.

For those of you who have played Final Fantasy VII, what do you think of the playable characters and why?

For reference...

Cloud
Barret
Tifa
Aerith
Red XIII
Cait Sith
Cid
Yuffie
Vincent

Character or gameplay wise? Imma go character anyway. Spoiler Free.

- 7 and Crisis Core are the only games I can enjoy him in... and Smash. :V Cloud has some things going for him, but he does still fall into a few stereotypes that understandably make him unliked by some players. If we are talking purely 7 though, he gets the job done just fine. He's a fine main protagonist, I find more to like about him than to dislike about him. I just wish he didn't have to be in the party at all times.

Barret: A character that helps set up the setting of 7 very well, which is probably why he introduced as soon as Cloud is. 7 was the first time the FF series took a more modern approach, and with his attitude and arm cannon he really helps drive home the fact that it isn't a typical fantasy setting. He falls into the usual "Headstrong Brute" routine a bit too often for my tastes, but it leads to funny moments and it's nice to see him warm up to Cloud. Him having a daughter, while a nice concept, is mostly ignored most of the game. I mean, even Advent Children has Cloud and Tifa as more of parents to Marline than Barret. :V

Tifa- One of my favorite characters in the entire FF series. She is as strong as she is kind, has a really good head on her shoulders, genuinely cares about Cloud and the party from the very get go, has a simple yet effective motivation for doing what she does, etc etc. She has a dark secret that she carries the burden of most of the adventure, and like any human, she's by no means a perfect liar. You can tell from the moment you leave Midgar that something isn't right with how she is responding to Cloud's story. I could keep gushing about her, but yeah.

Aerith: I feel she would have left more of an impact on me if the Internet hadn't spoiled one of the most iconic scenes in gaming history, but I do enjoy her. She's a bit ditzy but she has a bubbly yet not intrusive personality. Pretty typical "chosen one" kind of story for her but it works. I just really never used her because... She was taking EXP from people who are still gonna be around in disk 2. I know, I'm awful.

Red XIII - Always the character I was most interested in around the beginning of the game due to how little is known about him. I like the whole "Kid trying really hard to act like an adult" vibe he has, and how his journey with the party is essentially a coming of age kind of deal. Kinda takes a backseat most of the game, but it's bound to happen when the game revolves mostly around 1 character who always has to be in your party.

Cait Sith - Eh. He's okay. I really don't have much to say about him other than that honestly.

Cid: Probably my second favorite party member next to Tifa. I didn't like him much at first due to his initial attitude but as you learn his story he really grows on you. You really sympathize with him. Plus, Airshiiiiip

Yuffie - UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGHHHH. Sorry but I've never liked Yuffie. I blame disk 1 for that. And Wutai. I get what they're trying to do with her, but it comes off as annoying and nothing else to me. She barely learns any lessons throughout the entire adventure, she's a complete brat most of the time, and she honestly just doesn't have much redeemable about her. Oh, screw her in Crisis Core too.

Vincent - WHY DOES DIRGE OF CERBERUS EXIST? ....Anyway, he's okay. I find it funny how people criticize Cloud for being edgy and angsty when Vincent is the textbook definition of that trope. But he's not a total stick in the mud the entire time, and I like his design, so it works for me.

 

[A Distant Demon]

So here's a question.

For those of you who have played Final Fantasy VII, what do you think of the playable characters and why?

For reference...

Cloud
Barret
Tifa
Aerith
Red XIII
Cait Sith
Cid
Yuffie
Vincent

*note
All opinions are putely based on FF7
I have yet to indulge in Advent Children or anything else really.
Cloud-takes some getting used to. I didnt start to like him until quite late into the game. I was definitely happy he wasnt some super edgy dude like everyone says he is. Way deeper than that.

Barret- good. . .dont have much else to add here as he was a bit forgettable after midgar

Tifa - <3
Nothing like having a character who punches and suplexes everything. (Train joke goes here)
Easily my favorite character.

Aerith- i was annoyed because she felt weak every time i used her. Felt boring compared to everyone else.

Red XIII- barely used him.

Spoiler: at Red XIII's home town

The whole thing about him actually being a child ****ed with my head. I envisioned him with a less sophisticated version of leviathin from skullgirls.

Quite the shift

Barely used him so i wont give a real judgement

Cait Sith- i think i only used him in the part he is required.
I like him. . .but im pretty much fertain you arent far enough for me to say why

Cid- badass. He also has a badass theme.
My 3rd favorite, even if he comee off as too much of a jerk to my liking early on.

Vincent - cool design. . .very little development. The only time he seemed to get anything was from the sidequest to get his ultimate weapon. Unless he has some big sidequest like yuffie i missed i cant feel.much from this guy

Yuffie- 2nd favorite without a doubt. Got the finishing blow on Sephiroth from an auto attack. Her personality is fun and whenever she is a part of a joke it was consistently funny.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I'm not very far but I think I'm loving Barret, Red XIII and Tifa the most.

The whole cast is good though except Yuffie right now. I imagine she and Cait Sith will get more development soon. Cait Sith is shrouded in so much mystery, they have to be doing something cool with him.

Haven't met Vincent or Cid yet. Lol.

 

[Fenriraga]

I'm not very far but I think I'm loving Barret, Red XIII and Tifa the most.

The whole cast is good though except Yuffie right now. I imagine she and Cait Sith will get more development soon. Cait Sith is shrouded in so much mystery, they have to be doing something cool with him.

Haven't met Vincent or Cid yet. Lol.

Sounds about right, and yeah both she and Cait Sith have more to come, particularly Cait Sith.

Just to be sure, you know how to get Vincent right? Because he is optional.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Sounds about right, and yeah both she and Cait Sith have more to come, particularly Cait Sith.

Just to be sure, you know how to get Vincent right? Because he is optional.

I had to look up how to get Yuffie. That was odd.

Vincent won't be until I visit Cloud and Tifa's hometown right? I'm not there yet.

 

[PushDustIn]

Do you know what time the stream happens?

March 10th, 9:30 PM Japan Time. We will definitely have a post the day before reminding people what time to catch it (along with times in select timezones).

 

[Fenriraga]

I had to look up how to get Yuffie. That was odd.

Vincent won't be until I visit Cloud and Tifa's hometown right? I'm not there yet.

Yup. Vincent is even more of an oddity to get than Yuffie, so be ready for that. People said the miniboss you fight before getting him is fairly notorious, but I didn't have that much trouble with it. Overleveled/lucky maybe.

But yeah, I think you're pretty close to Nibelhiem and that's when things get weeeeeirrrrd.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Yup. Vincent is even more of an oddity to get than Yuffie, so be ready for that. People sat the miniboss you fight before getting him is fairly notorious, but I didn't have that much trouble with it..

But yeah, I think you're pretty close to Nibelhiem and that's when things get weeeeeirrrrd.

I just got done with the canyon and found stuff out about Red XIII (*sob*).

How far am I?

 

[Aetheri]

So here's a question.

For those of you who have played Final Fantasy VII, what do you think of the playable characters and why?

For reference...

Cloud
Barret
Tifa
Aerith
Red XIII
Cait Sith
Cid
Yuffie
Vincent

Man it's been a while so I'm a little hazy on some details...so excuse some short explanations...

Cloud-The dude can wield a sword that's a big as he is, what's not to like? He is actually quite the complex character despite his demeanor...he does get accused of being emo, which is understandable...especially in AC where he is basically 'Woe is me' for half the film...but he's a fun character to play as in which ever game he's in and fun to watch when he stops moping and gets **** done...Don't want to spoil too much of the plot so I'll leave it at that...
He's pretty much one of the strongest characters you can play as, which is good since you're forced to use him for most of the game...

Barret-He's a cool guy alright, he's got a great sense of duty and is a loving and caring father, no reason to dislike him at all...and is man enough to admit that he's not cut out to be a leader...and is the only male character Cloud can go on a date with

Tifa-LOVE Tifa!!!! Who needs a giant sword or arm cannon when you've got fists! She's somewhat of a mother figure towards the team and shows perhaps too much devoted loyalty to Cloud! Once again don't want to spoil too much of the plot but she's imo one of the strongest characters and easily one of my favourites, its really close between her and Cloud tbh....and her Limit Break Slots are fun as hell...seeing her twirl giant monsters over head and uppercut enemies with frikking Dolphins XD...

Aerith-It was handy having a healer, but I prefer having some power on board, plus I could simply use Potions and Phoenix Downs, as well as some Enemy Skills, when she's not around so I did not have much use for her...She's definitely likable as a character though I never really got all that attached to her, probably because I was spoiled that she was going to...you know....

Red XIII (Nanaki)-The cool red lion dog, he's pretty much one of most used until I get Vincent...The whole Comso Canyon event was actually one of my favourite parts of the game and gave me the major feels...The teenager trying to prove himself, even though he's one of the oldest on your squad...

Cait Sith-Eh....don't hate him, but I can't say I'm a fan...his Limit break is a bit too unreliable and I never really found him that useful overall...

Cid-He's cool, I don't really find him that special compared to some of the other characters in the game IMO, but he's got an awesome theme!!! Is kind of a jerk though...especially to poor Shera (though he does improve a lot)

Yuffie-I don't dislike her, but stealing my materia which forced me to traverse Wutai and playing hide and seek with her after she continually steals any materia I find then spending hours looking for a tiny ass lever is not my idea of a good time...she's a fairly effective unit however...though I rarely used her that much...it was interesting recruiting her by walking in the tall grass...but I did enjoy that Battle Tower...whatever it was called after completely that side quest...

Vincent-My favourite character behind Cloud and Tifa and has played as my third wheel more than the others and dude can transform into a werewolf-bull, Frankenstein's Monster, Jason, and frikkin Satan!!! Has a very interesting backstory as well...and is the only character other than Cloud to star in his own game....even though it wasn't that well received, I haven't played it myself so I couldn't say for sure...my first playthrough I remember I didn't even find him, thought he was a late game addition...nope just walked right past him several times...until beating the game and thinking WHERE'S VINCENT!?

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

I just realized F.A.N.G's theme is 2 mins long.

Capcom plz

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

I just realized that there aren't that many really popular/big named Japanese video game franchises from the 2000's (not including Nintendo ones).

There's Kingdom Hearts, Devil May Cry, Monster Hunter, Professor Layton, (Dark) Souls, Ace Attorney, Dead Rising, and that's really it.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

How about everyone's least favourite pokemon of each type? I'll post mine in a bit

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

How about everyone's least favourite pokemon of each type? I'll post mine in a bit

All forms of Arceus

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

I feel so sorry for the SFV Alex thread over @ SRK.

The desperation for an Alex trailer reminds me of this thread when speculating about new Nintendo directs

Also, I only just realized how badly I want to see a Doctor Doom Mii costume hack in Smash 4 now

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

I feel so sorry for the SFV Alex thread over @ SRK.

The desperation reminds me of this thread when speculating about new Nintendo directs

Also, I only just realized how badly I want to see a Doctor Doom Mii costume hack in Smash 4 now

They'd have to hack the Mii's moves, so they could perform a foot dive.

 

[Baskerville]

I feel so sorry for the SFV Alex thread over @ SRK.

The desperation for an Alex trailer reminds me of this thread when speculating about new Nintendo directs

Also, I only just realized how badly I want to see a Doctor Doom Mii costume hack in Smash 4 now

Reminds me more of the Mewtwo boards waiting for his trailer.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

Tifa really is the best thing about Final Fantasy 7 isn't she? <3

Argubably might even be the best female character in the series.

 

[Deleted member]

Any fan of Barret has to listen to this.

https://soundcloud.com/https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmegaranmusic%2Favalanche-feat-barret-wallace

 

[Frostwraith]

It's time for a new #NintendoDirect! We'll be live on 03/03 at 23:00 CET!

→ https://t.co/6VKb1NhXX9 pic.twitter.com/CRDljvid3f

— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) March 2, 2016

New Nintendo Direct tomorrow.

 

[Schnee117]

FE Fates release date pls.

 

[powerprotoman]

It's time for a new #NintendoDirect! We'll be live on 03/03 at 23:00 CET!

→ https://t.co/6VKb1NhXX9 pic.twitter.com/CRDljvid3f

— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) March 2, 2016

New Nintendo Direct tomorrow.

well that escilated quickly

wonder whats going to be announced....wonder if we will see mario and sonic wiiu allow characters in more than 1 event

 

[wildvine47]

Watch a #NintendoDirectNA about games launching through this summer on 3/3 at 2 p.m. PT. https://t.co/M7Omi1z2OG pic.twitter.com/FMmswF82Ug

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 2, 2016

OH **** SON

 

[FalKoopa]

Well, another night to stay up for me.

 

[A Distant Demon]

I chose the right time to check nintenzone

Bravely Second Star Fox Zero news?

Maybe?

Hopefully?

 

[LIQUID12A]

Give us Federation Force news already if it's claimed the games shown will release throughout the summer.

 

[Deleted member]

Watch a #NintendoDirectNA about games launching through this summer on 3/3 at 2 p.m. PT. https://t.co/M7Omi1z2OG pic.twitter.com/FMmswF82Ug

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 2, 2016

OH **** SON

DA HYPE TRAIN HAS COMETH!

 

[Deleted member]

I don't have much to get hyped about besides potential Zelda U news
I'm not interested in many games now, Pokemon SM won't get news for some time and EOV is gonna stay in Japan for a while