Important The Ridley for SSB4 Thread - End of an Era

[Arcanir]

Spoiler

with a Mii confirmation.

And the fandom shall explode into a million pieces, it will be glorious.

 

[Baskerville]

Alright, one last size comparison! Just look how naturally Ridley fits in!
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This is great! Roughly the same height as Bowser minus Ridley's big ass head.

 

[Knight Dude]

So what kind of projectile would Ridley have? We've seen him use fireballs, missiles, and lasers before in different games. Personally, I'd like it if he shot a slow, but powerful laser. One that would be angled diagonally downward when shot in midair.

 

[AnOkayDM]

So what kind of projectile would Ridley have? We've seen him use fireballs, missiles, and lasers before in different games. Personally, I'd like it if he shot a slow, but powerful laser. One that would be angled diagonally downward when shot in midair.

The lasers and missiles only really make sense if it's Meta Ridley, so a fireball would probably be the best, unless it is Meta Ridley for whatever reason.

I'd imagine a single big, strong fireball like Shadow Ball/Aura Sphere, except it could be aimed up or down. Maybe rather than charging it up by holding B, it could charge over time like R.O.B.'s laser.

 

[Knight Dude]

The lasers and missiles only really make sense if it's Meta Ridley, so a fireball would probably be the best, unless it is Meta Ridley for whatever reason.

I'd imagine a single big, strong fireball like Shadow Ball/Aura Sphere, except it could be aimed up or down. Maybe rather than charging it up by holding B, it could charge over time like R.O.B.'s laser.

Yeah, I guess that would make more sense. I like your aiming idea too.

 

[Welshy91]

I think the stream of fireballs is more iconic. Maybe he could still jump and move while doing it likes a pseudo-curry.

 

[Zhadgon]

I was thinking maybe if you only press B he will fire one ball but if you charge he can throw up to three fire balls?
.n_n.

 

[SchAlternate]

So what kind of projectile would Ridley have? We've seen him use fireballs, missiles, and lasers before in different games. Personally, I'd like it if he shot a slow, but powerful laser. One that would be angled diagonally downward when shot in midair.

I'd like to see him shoot a cluster of fire balls, like he always does in most of his boss fights.

 

[IsmaR]

I want his tail to be a projectile.

 

[Oasis_S]

I want his tail to be a projectile.

Harpoon-tail Ridley would be pretty badass.

 

[RomanceDawn]

I want his tail to be a projectile.

I imagine his tail could be swing around with as much range as Samus's whip.

 

[IsmaR]

I just asked my 4-year-old niece what she's going to be for Halloween.

Her parents are doing a Star Wars thing, so she replied "A Space Pirate!"

I don't think my heart can handle this adorableness and weird sense of proudness.

 

[Ridley_Prime]

I want his tail to be a projectile.

As in shoots spikes out of his tail that look like the tip of the tail, kinda like how Kraid shoots those boomerang-like nails out of his fingertips? Would actually be a nice ode to Kraid if Ridley had that kind of projectile as a playable, fireballs and stuff aside.

Harpoon-tail Ridley would be pretty badass.

I guess you mean like when he extended his tail as such to choke a hapless Chozo in the manga? Yeah, that would be awesome too.

I just asked my 4-year-old niece what she's going to be for Halloween.

Her parents are doing a Star Wars thing, so she replied "A Space Pirate!"

I don't think my heart can handle this adorableness and weird sense of proudness.

I hear ya, and can kinda relate to that there... As a Metroid fan it sometimes feels weird (though in your niece's case cute) when someone mentions Space Pirates like that, but I guess it's a common term in sci-fi things, much like ____ Federation, ironically.

 

[Angelglory]

I just asked my 4-year-old niece what she's going to be for Halloween.

Her parents are doing a Star Wars thing, so she replied "A Space Pirate!"

I don't think my heart can handle this adorableness and weird sense of proudness.

Spoiler

 

[Deleted member]

Angelglory, if you keep winning the internet there's not going to be enough internet for anyone else eventually.


EDIT: Come to think of it....this talk of Ridley and Star Wars has given me an idea.
MetroidXStar Wars crossover.

A concept that sounds both stupid and awesome on paper.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Come to think of it....this talk of Ridley and Star Wars has given me an idea.
MetroidXStar Wars crossover.

A concept that sounds both stupid and awesome on paper.

I'd so watch this, just to see Mother Brain and Darth Vader argue like an old couple.

 

[Deleted member]

Darth Vader: *attempts Force Choke*
Mother Brain: "What do you think you're trying to do? I'm a giant brain!"

I'd so watch this, just to see Mother Brain and Darth Vader argue like an old couple.

Wait a minute....
Where have I seen a similar concept?

 

[Phaazoid]

Spoiler

can you like, tell me something you're really bad at? So i can feel better about myself?

 

[Angelglory]

can you like, tell me something you're really bad at? So i can feel better about myself?

I'm really bad at not supporting Ridley

But Ridley does have this to say

Spoiler

 

[Ridley_Prime]

Angelglory, if you keep winning the internet there's not going to be enough internet for anyone else eventually.

Was thinking that ironically before I went to sleep last night. lol

EDIT: Come to think of it....this talk of Ridley and Star Wars has given me an idea.
MetroidXStar Wars crossover.

A concept that sounds both stupid and awesome on paper.

Something I've talked about some before... Would not go down well one way or another, cool as it could be, but it's nice to see how the debunked MetroidXStar Fox rumor has sparked other ideas like this.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Wait a minute....
Where have I seen a similar concept?

Oh man, that's so spot on!

 

[Pazzo.]

Does this adjustment look better?​

Alright... but now, he's too small!!

In all reality, he's perfectly fine.. but that neck is so darn awkward!

 

[Ridley_Prime]

Won't have to worry about the neck being like that in the actual game since they're bound to use the Other M model for Ridley (with some tweaks here and there to make it better looking if we're lucky).

Angel winning the internet numerous times with the Ridley models he's been using won't change that, sadly.

 

[IsmaR]

I didn't like Brawl Ridley's neck at all. It's one of the reasons I dislike people always preferring that model. I prefer Melee Ridley.

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

@Angelglory

Is there anyway you can get an Other M Ridley model to use in there instead of the Brawl model? Either way that is probably the best comparison yet.

 

[MSmariosonic]

Won't have to worry about the neck being like that in the actual game since they're bound to use the Other M model for Ridley (with some tweaks here and there to make it better looking if we're lucky).

Angel winning the internet numerous times with the Ridley models he's been using won't change that, sadly.

Talking about Other M Ridley...wouldn't he be quadropal then? Since he is mostly on all 4 in Other M...

 

[Angelglory]

*was already working on an Other M Ridley import over Boss Ridley*

 

[Ridley_Prime]

I didn't like Brawl Ridley's neck at all. It's one of the reasons I dislike people always preferring that model. I prefer Melee Ridley.

Just took another look at Melee Ridley since it had been awhile since I'd seen it (aside from people posting pictures of it from the Melee intro during recycled "counterarguments"), and.. it kinda has a weird neck as well. The trophy model anyway.

Overall though I kinda prefer the design of it over Brawl Ridley too, like the kind of shade of purple that was chosen for it, etc.

Talking about Other M Ridley...wouldn't he be quadropal then? Since he is mostly on all 4 in Other M...

Eh, may as well be quadropal I guess, except he'd be standing on his two feet during certain attack animations of course, like when he's lunging forward. Other than that yeah.

*was already working on an Other M Ridley import over Boss Ridley*

Nice... With what you do I'm sure you'll make even the Other M model a lot more likable.

 

[Deleted member]

I didn't like Brawl Ridley's neck at all. It's one of the reasons I dislike people always preferring that model. I prefer Melee Ridley.

Melee Ridley is literally the same thing but with less detail.

 

[Oasis_S]

*image of cartoon chicken with overlaid text that reads thats the joke son*

 

[AustarusIV]

I'm new here, and I wanted to say that Ridley has always been one of my most anticipated potential newcomers ever since I first saw him flying on the Planet Zebes stage in SSB64. The Metroid series is one of Nintendo's flagship franchises; I believe it deserves at least two representatives.

I've had this idea in the back of my head that whenever Ridley should pick up a barrel or a crate, he should use his talons to hold them while he's flying, and then throw them at other fighters to make up for his otherwise unremarkable ground speed. It's probably too broken of an idea to use, and I just thought about it because Ridley is often associated with carrying the baby Metroid in his talons, as it's one of the most iconic visuals that I can think of in Metroid.

 

[TumblrFamous]

I'm new here, and I wanted to say that Ridley has always been one of my most anticipated potential newcomers ever since I first saw him flying on the Planet Zebes stage in SSB64. The Metroid series is one of Nintendo's flagship franchises; I believe it deserves at least two representatives.

I've had this idea in the back of my head that whenever Ridley should pick up a barrel or a crate, he should use his talons to hold them while he's flying, and then throw them at other fighters to make up for his otherwise unremarkable ground speed. It's probably too broken of an idea to use, and I just thought about it because Ridley is often associated with carrying the baby Metroid in his talons, as it's one of the most iconic visuals that I can think of in Metroid.

Welcome to the boards!

That's a good idea! I think it's a nice Easter Egg the Metroid/Ridley fans would enjoy.

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

I'm new here, and I wanted to say that Ridley has always been one of my most anticipated potential newcomers ever since I first saw him flying on the Planet Zebes stage in SSB64. The Metroid series is one of Nintendo's flagship franchises; I believe it deserves at least two representatives.

I've had this idea in the back of my head that whenever Ridley should pick up a barrel or a crate, he should use his talons to hold them while he's flying, and then throw them at other fighters to make up for his otherwise unremarkable ground speed. It's probably too broken of an idea to use, and I just thought about it because Ridley is often associated with carrying the baby Metroid in his talons, as it's one of the most iconic visuals that I can think of in Metroid.

Welcome to smash boards

And for the idea accually that is possible it could go either way with how he grabs stuff his talons or his claws and if changeable move set is true defiantly very likely

 

[BluePikmin11]

How the heck would Ridley would hold an item, it would look pretty silly in my opinion.

 

[IsmaR]

 

[Ridley_Prime]

I get the feeling BluePikmin's just trying to be the new now thanks to a comment someone made in the prediction thread...

Welcome to the boards puppeteer! Enjoy your stay, and yeah. That's how he should hold items while floating/gliding in the air at least. Figured he'd hold an item with just one hand while on the ground though, but if it's something like a barrel, then yeah. Hold it Super Metroid style!

 

[BluePikmin11]

I'm not against Ridley, it's just something I wanted to say. I don't have that much knowledge of Metroid.

 

[Oasis_S]

How would Ridley bite.

Like.

I mean????

What does he even have that could accomplish such an action?

 

[Ridley_Prime]

I'm not against Ridley, it's just something I wanted to say. I don't have that much knowledge of Metroid.

I know you're not.

Was just playin around too.

How would Ridley bite.

Like.

I mean????

What does he even have that could accomplish such an action?

I know! His teeth are so tiny, especially for a head that size! Those teeth couldn't bite through paper... Wet paper.

 

[Starcutter]

OMG I'm laughing so hard right now

This guy.

don't even know if he's joking or not.