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The Original Girl With the Whirl: Dixie Kong Support Thread

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Damn, this is a tough one to swallow. If there were no trophies, I figured that was prime reason to believe the four were coming later. In a way, I'm now hoping to also see trophies of Mewtwo and Ridley, because the rumors are more likely to be true if all the characters in it are being treated equally. Of course, if they don't appear at all, that will be noteworthy for them, but Dixie will practically be guaranteed gone, along with K. Rool, and DK gets the shaft.
'Eh, I'm not so sure about that. DLC is a possibility. I'm not counting on it, but they do have brand new models. That's something at least, most trophies are identical to past games. Dixie and K. Rool at least got new models, which is pretty good.
 

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'Eh, I'm not so sure about that. DLC is a possibility. I'm not counting on it, but they do have brand new models. That's something at least, most trophies are identical to past games. Dixie and K. Rool at least got new models, which is pretty good.
DLC is much more up in the air imo, though. It could happen, but it could be anyone. The theory that characters were being held off to hype up the Wii U release, while still very possible, took quite a hit considering any potentially true rumor involving it added Dixie, and if Dixie was planned to be available later, why have a random trophy of her in game?

I know it could still just be other characters, but that would basically just be a theory without any backing right now. And yes, I know that there wasn't a lot of reason to be putting stock in the rumors and "leaks" that hadn't proven themselves credible; I wasn't close to believing them completely (like people did with Gematsu), I was just hopeful.
 

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Probably the best thing to come out of this is Sakurai admitting that K. Rool is to DK as Bowser is to Mario. It wasn't enough to make K. Rool playable, sadly, but he at least acknowledged what we K. Rool fans all thought. Apparently the trophy even mentions that K. Rool could come sailing in on his Gangplank Galleon at any time.


Really, really want K. Rool and Dixie to be DLC now, even though I don't think its that likely.


DLC is much more up in the air imo, though. It could happen, but it could be anyone. The theory that characters were being held off to hype up the Wii U release, while still very possible, took quite a hit considering any potentially true rumor involving it added Dixie, and if Dixie was planned to be available later, why have a random trophy of her in game?

I know it could still just be other characters, but that would basically just be a theory without any backing right now. And yes, I know that there wasn't a lot of reason to be putting stock in the rumors and "leaks" that hadn't proven themselves credible; I wasn't close to believing them completely (like people did with Gematsu), I was just hopeful.
It'd be more suspicious if they WEREN'T trophies. Then people would think they were a lock for being DLC. If they were planned but cut due to time constraints, that'd make a lot of sense. They left trophies in on purpose, but will create new trophies if they're later added as DLC.


Again, not saying its going to happen, I'm just saying, its a valid possibility. That K. Rool trophy is just taunting us with its description. I hope Dixie's gets translated soon.

EDIT: Dixie and Mewtwo both had trophies, despite being cut in Brawl.
 
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It'd be more suspicious if they WEREN'T trophies. Then people would think they were a lock for being DLC. If they were planned but cut due to time constraints, that'd make a lot of sense. They left trophies in on purpose, but will create new trophies if they're later added as DLC.


Again, not saying its going to happen, I'm just saying, its a valid possibility. That K. Rool trophy is just taunting us with its description. I hope Dixie's gets translated soon.

EDIT: Dixie and Mewtwo both had trophies, despite being cut in Brawl.
This is the only remaining hope, but it's definitely not something I'm going to bank on. DLC down-the-line, maybe, but Wii U release characters I don't see happening. Yeah, the lack of trophies would be seen as extremely suspicious, but I find it weirder that they'd have trophies first and then become playable and have different trophies, especially since Dixie's isn't something like the Assault trophies in Brawl for the Star Fox characters.
 

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After the franchise has gotten revived with 2 successful games, no new DK stage on 3DS, just 13 year old rehash. No new items. I still don't know if we have an Assist Trophy.

We got Kremlings in Smash Run and the Rocket Barrel song, yet Dixie and K. Rool were just relegated to trophies all the same. Not even Assist Trophies. Trophies.

Damn.

 

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After the franchise has gotten revived with 2 successful games, no new DK stage on 3DS, just 13 year old rehash. No new items. I still don't know if we have an Assist Trophy.

We got Kremlings in Smash Run and the Rocket Barrel song, yet Dixie and K. Rool were just relegated to trophies all the same. Not even Assist Trophies. Trophies.

Damn.

OH YEAH! ANYONE SEE A CHUNKY KONG AT YET?! THERE MAY STILL BE HOPE!
 

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If Dixie was planned to be available later, why have a random trophy of her in game?
Why not?

It makes more sense to include her. If they didn't it would make people very suspicious that the primary heroine of the Donkey Kong series just happened to not get one measly trophy out of 600+ trophies. They might as well be holding up a neon sign that says "Dixie Kong will be playable dlc!".
 
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Why not?

It makes more sense to include her. If they didn't it would make people very suspicious that the primary heroine of the Donkey Kong series just happened to not get one measly trophy out of 600+ trophies. They might as well be holding up a neon sign that says "Dixie Kong will be playable dlc!".
They're already doing that for Isaac, honestly. Of course, an AT is far worse than a trophy; that's a role they'd have to change through a DLC appearance. A trophy doesn't mean much, they can just create a new trophy with a different pose and its not a huge deal, but an AT can't just be removed so easily.

I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Dixie and K. Rool would've been the prime candidates for DK Assist Trophies if they weren't planned to be playable, or at very least, they weren't considering the possibility of future DLC. I'd say that characters who weren't being considered for potential DLC would've definitely been considered for AT's. Sakurai may not have been outright thinking of DLC at the time, but he's definitely left the possibility open.


It DOESN'T mean it WILL happen. However, it leaves the possibility open, that's what counts.
 

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Why not?

It makes more sense to include her. If they didn't it would make people very suspicious that the primary heroine of the Donkey Kong series just happened to not get one measly trophy out of 600+ trophies. They might as well be holding up a neon sign that says "Dixie Kong will be playable dlc!".
As I said, it's possible, but I find it less likely that they would create a unique trophy for the sole purpose of throwing people off.
 

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I'm not gonna hold out any hope. If something miraculous happened that would be wonderful, but I ain't getting my hopes up again. The thing that sucks the most is how much I think Dixie really deserved it. She fronted her own game for goodness sake! And one of the only continuously playable females in a main series other than Samus. She's always the first into the action head first with the boys, so to see DK and Diddy there without her sucks. Really sucks. To me, the game just doesn't feel quite complete without her. But, I'm trying to just accept this right now and get excited about the game again.

I really enjoyed posting here with you all, despite the outcome. I am really impressed with the reaction to this from Dixie fans, no yelling, no petitions started, and no trolling. Just a a heavy sigh, and a graceful defeat. Says a lot about Dixie fans I think. At least we have TF to play Dixie with I guess. Reaction to her in TF has been great, so I see her sticking around in the DK series for good. She remains my second favorite female Nintendo rep right after Princess Zelda (and it's real close).

Here's to the Original Girl With the Whirl - she deserved it, and she should'a got it. But I have a feeling she's got a bright future regardless.
 

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How do you know?
Isaac's suspiciously missing in action.

Either there were promotes/cuts or there are Wii U exclusives. I mean, all those people claiming to have seen Chunky, did they ever specify which version of the game?
 

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Isaac's suspiciously missing in action.

Either there were promotes/cuts or there are Wii U exclusives. I mean, all those people claiming to have seen Chunky, did they ever specify which version of the game?
Chunky was apparently seen at Smash Fest, which was mainly the Wii U version. You may be onto something.
 

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Oh god, this day just gets worse and worse. I wanted some sort of DK newcomer even a Dixie clone of Diddy. I would still be unsatisfied but at least then I'd have something.

It's really a shame that Sakurai hasn't been paying any attention to DK. DK has a lot of unrealised potential. When I compare Mario's platformers to DK's platformers, DK wins in a heartbeat for me and I'm sure many of you will agree. The only explanation I can come up regarding DK getting under represented as hell with besides Sakurai's bias as hell is that he considers DK to be a Mario sub-series.


But onto a less glum topic, I enjoyed posting here with my fellow Dixie supporters. It's been fun. Hopefully Dixie and DK in general gets recognition in the next game.
 

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That video doesn't include Ashley an Karate Joe. But nevertheless, All Assist Trophy Icons in SMash 3ds have been shown. No Isaac, no Ray, no Jill.
 

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Hey guys. Anyone else on the DLC Kong bandwagon?
I'm totally on board, at least for Dixie. However, even if we're getting more DLC past Mewtwo: that means that K. Rool is back in the running as well, and Dixie and the other Kongs still have some vets to compete with for DLC, like Lucas and Wolf. It won't be easy for them. I'm taking the same position I did pre-3DS launch. I'm going to wait and see what happens in the months going forward. But, for now, I guess business will continue as usual in this thread.

Also, yay! The speculation boards are open again (at least for now)! I missed this thread.
 

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Sure, why not. Count me in as a Dixie for DLC supporter!
 

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Great to see this thread active again. You people were always so lively and devoted, it makes my heart start to flutter~
 

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Has definitely become my new most wanted newcomer. Even above Paper Mario. Make it happen.

Less important to me than Ivysaur and Lucas, but is third place.

Would definitely make a weird circular Ivysaur with the ponytail going one way and Greninja's tongue going the other for my new avatar if this happens.
 

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She has the best chance as a third DK reprep imo, so count me in.
 

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OP updated with supporters and a few tweaks. I will continue to update it as we get more supporters. It's good to be back with all of you again.
 

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Dixie's shot up in my most wanted characters, so count me in on the Downloadable Kongtent!
 

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Hoping for both Dixie and K. Rool at this point.


Good to have these threads up and running again. Totally on board for Dixie DLC. let's hope DK gets more through DLC.

BTW, the Jungle Hijinx looks friggin' amazing.
And yeah, Jungle Hijinx does look good. I was pleasantly surprised. I still have no damn idea why Gear Getaway was chosen for the Rocket Barrel Theme, though.
 

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We are back!

I am so hoping SpainKiller's friend was telling the truth and s/he indeed saw a moving model of Dixie. Sure, she could be part of a possible Tropical Freeze stage (like Ridley and Metal Face, except not a boss), but I will hold on to hope that she is somehow playable. Since Ridley was deconfirmed, she is the only character I really want playable at this point (and the Chorus Kids too, of course).
 

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I think Dixie Kong is going to be DLC... we now have both Dr. Mario and Mewtwo... and they were planned to be in Brawl alongside Dixie...!

I cannot see Roy happening when we already have a Marth clone :4lucina: Plusle & Minun might happen with OmegaRuby & AlphaSapphire... not sure about Toon Zelda but The Wind Waker HD is already out so she might get in... hopefully not Toon Sheik (Tetra, yes please).

But out of the Forbidden Seven, I only want Dr. Mario, Mewtwo, and Dixie Kong.
 

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I'm so excited to be able to hope for Dixie with you guys again :-) fingers crossed for Dixie for DLC
 

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YAY! We're back! Hey guys, I personally think Dixie WILL be DLC. Because, if you look closely at the SSB Wii U "direct" last night, There's a trophy of a SNOWMAD in the Wii U version. That's also means Sakurai is taking in recent stuff for the game now. Heck, I think there's even a "Yoshi's Wooly World" stage! And that's not even released yet! (At least, not to my knowledge....)
 

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"The leaker I know WhatsApped me this morning.

"The Ridley boss showed in last night's Direct was pretty much the model I saw. Same goes for the Mewtwo reveal. Anyway, sorry, I assumed Ridley would be playable because of the quality of the model. Dixie and Chorus Men could be anything, I guess."

Well, there ya go."
Well, if it's true, they're at least there.

Unless they're just spontaneous stage hazards or Assist Trophies, it seems like they have even chances of showing up as characters somewhere down the line.
 
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