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[ZephyrZ]

So basically... there's a Telegraph Line running through everyone?

I knew that Schoolhouse Rock song wasn't lying to me.

Ah yes Schoolhouse Rock, the source of my very first existential crisis. I never saw the world the same way again after this song.

Existential crises are a lot more fun when they're in the form of cute educational musical numbers.

 

[Mamboo07]

Michael the Spikester
This is the first time we see Nozuki in CGI.

Spoiler: Haha big snakes go brrr

 

[TheMightyP]

But seriously, Zavok has got to go.

Sonic didn't need diet Bowser in the cast. That's literally what Eggman was for.

 

[Deleted member]

The next dlc is a Sonic rep, finally.

Spoiler

It’s Zavok

This is a certified

moment

 

[Wademan94]

The next dlc is a Sonic rep, finally.

Spoiler

It’s Zavok

You know, I realize that we don’t have a spirit of Zavok or the Deadly Six despite having a Lost World stage and him being represented in Sonic’s Classic mode

 

[Noipoi]

But seriously, Zavok has got to go.

Sonic didn't need diet Bowser in the cast. That's literally what Eggman was for.

Zavok is the most basic interpretation of Bowser (big bad fire breathing monster) with nothing of what makes Bowser funny or likable.

 

[Wademan94]

But seriously, Zavok has got to go.

Sonic didn't need diet Bowser in the cast. That's literally what Eggman was for.

I wish I knew of some way to make him more interesting.

 

[CannonStreak]

Zavok is the most basic interpretation of Bowser (big bad fire breathing monster) with nothing of what makes Bowser funny or likable.

Well, Zavok does seem more intelligent than Bowser, but that is about it, and that only does so much.

 

[Deleted member]

Zavok is the most basic interpretation of Bowser (big bad fire breathing monster) with nothing of what makes Bowser funny or likable.

I think he looks way too ugly personally. At least Bowser looks good, being an anthro fire breathing turtle with a good color palette. But this?

actually hurts my eye looking at it

 

[Wademan94]

I am curious, what would make Zavok more interesting or likable?

 

[CannonStreak]

I think he looks way too ugly personally. At least Bowser looks good, being an anthro fire breathing turtle with a good color palette. But this?
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actually hurts my eye looking at it

He actually kinda looks cool in that picture to me, if to an extent.

 

[PeridotGX]

I've been playing Mincraft recently, and I decided to recreate the omega version of Minecraft World.

Still some things I need to do, but it's pretty close to completion.

 

[TheMightyP]

Zavok is the most basic interpretation of Bowser (big bad fire breathing monster) with nothing of what makes Bowser funny or likable.

It's funny to, because Nintendo took a huge risk with Bowser from making him a generic Big Bad Villian to a lovable and goofy yet badass father since Sunshine and Bowser Jr's introduction.

Zavok is what happens when they think Bowser's best portrayal was in Mario 64 where all he did was roar, breathe fire and say generic "You can't stop me!" one liners

 

[MooMew64]

The Deadly Six are, in my humble opinion, completely unnecessary and pretty much unlikable. Like...None of them really have anything going for them outside of a single overplayed trope defining each one's personality.

Plus, from what I've seen, no one seems to like them. Nobody. They don't even have small niche fanbases: Pretty much everyone universally agrees the Deadly Six are boring. It's one of the few things Sonic fans agree on, lol.

And this is coming from someone who doesn't mind Lost World and liked a good chunk of it.

 

[Deleted member]

I find this abnormally funny for some reason

 

[CannonStreak]

Well, I wonder what Sonic Team were thinking when they made Zavok? They sure thought too much on copying Nintendo needlessly there.

 

[PLATINUM7]

I am curious, what would make Zavok more interesting or likable?

Guns.

Zavok with guns.

 

[Wademan94]

Guns.

Zavok with guns.

Sonic character with guns?! Nah.

 

[Noipoi]

I am curious, what would make Zavok more interesting or likable?

The things that made Bowser likable were mostly taken from the RPGs. When it was revealed his tough persona is really a cover up for his insecurities. That kinda thing humanizes a character, makes them more relatable. It doesn’t hurt that he’s frequently very funny whenever he’s given written dialogue.

I wouldn’t give Zavok the same treatment, as he’s a different character. I’ve noticed in the comics that he does seem to care for his team, so maybe if they exaggerated that? What if he acted like a kindly, supportive parental figure with the other Zeti, but a heartless warlord towards Sonic and friends? It’s not only funny, but also humanizing. You wouldn’t have to use this idea exactly, it’s just an example of giving the character more dimension and humor.

 

[TheMightyP]

Ah, the Deadly Six with such wonderful personalities such as

Old Asian Martial Artist
Fat and stupid
Girl
Emo
Skinny and Crazy
Evil

 

[CannonStreak]

Sonic character with guns?! Nah.

Too late, the game Shadow the Hedgehog happened.

 

[MooMew64]

Guns.

Zavok with guns.

He can't do that, that's Edgey the Hedgey's thing:

Spoiler

 

[Noipoi]

Girl

I hate that stuff.

They could’ve at least given her a distinct generic one-note personality trait. Like “the nerd” or “the jock”. Instead her character is defined with what’s in her pants.

 

[Lamperouge]

The next dlc is a Sonic rep, finally.

Spoiler

It’s Zavok

The only good thing that could come out of this is that we could potentially get his admittedly fire remix from Forces as a song choice.

 

[Wademan94]

Too late, the game Shadow the Hedgehog happened.

Congrats, you got the joke.

 

[CannonStreak]

Well, I bet if Zavok or the other five had potential, I say anyone other than Sonic Team can make them interesting.

 

[TheMightyP]

I hate that stuff.

They could’ve at least given her a distinct generic one-note personality trait. Like “the nerd” or “the jock”. Instead her character is defined with what’s in her pants.

I mean, they have to let the audience know that she likes makeup and doing her nails, as she flips her hair and walks out the scene in a provocative pose, because how else is the audience gonna tell that she's a girl?

 

[MooMew64]

Well, I bet if Zavok or the other five had potential, I say anyone other than Sonic Team can make them interesting.

Not even IDW saved 'em, honestly.

Ian and co. tried their best, but there just isn't really any saving the Deadly Six. IMHO they just gotta go.

 

[Wademan94]

I know the Deadly Six are in the IDW comics, how does Flynn write them? Or did Sega mandates screw then over too?

EDIT: Never mind

 

[Deleted member]

I got the vampire role in coven all any but died n2 -_-

I wanted to make a dio joke

 

[CannonStreak]

Not even IDW saved 'em, honestly.

Ian and co. tried their best, but there just isn't really any saving the Deadly Six. IMHO they just gotta go.

Really?

I just think they have to be used less.

 

[Noipoi]

I mean, they have to let the audience know that she likes makeup and doing her nails, as she flips her hair and walks out the scene in a provocative pose, because how else is the audience gonna tell that she's a girl?

damn bro that’s a good point

 

[TheMightyP]

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damn bro that’s a good point

It's genius. Next time, they gotta have a flasing neon sign that says I AM A GIRL over her head

 

[Wademan94]

I wanted to see if I could incorporate them into my Sonic Clash story mode and see if I could do something better with them, maybe I might just give them like one or two fights against them in the story.

 

[Kirby Dragons]

So basically... there's a Telegraph Line running through everyone?

I knew that Schoolhouse Rock song wasn't lying to me.

That telegraph song is my jam.

 

[MooMew64]

Really?

I just think they have to be used less.

Just my own thoughts, honestly. If it were up to me, I'd ditch 'em and just focus on fleshing out more obscure favorites.

Like Honey.

Spoiler

Everybody wins this way.

 

[CannonStreak]

Just my own thoughts, honestly. If it were up to me, I'd ditch 'em and just focus on fleshing out more obscure favorites.

Like Honey.

Spoiler

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Everybody wins this way.

I’d love to see Honey be used!

Still, I thought I saw at least one person say the Six were better in IDW.

I’d say the way they are is Sonic Team’s fault. They did not seem to know well how to make them good from the start.

 

[Wademan94]

Just my own thoughts, honestly. If it were up to me, I'd ditch 'em and just focus on fleshing out more obscure favorites.

Like Honey.

Spoiler

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Everybody wins this way.

Definitely wanted to work her into my story mode as well, just trying to figure out some ideas

 

[Will]

I feel like since SA2 Sonic has always attached to the new characters like a ****ing leech. Sonic Forces broke the straw on the camel's back for me, literal OC and Infinite just made me feel apathetic.

Sonic Team needs to get flushed down, man, I don't think they know what they're doing.

 

[Kirby Dragons]

The new Godzilla vs Kong movie's looking sick pic.twitter.com/JrJNovpdZ1

— CEO of MILFS (@pommuo) January 24, 2021

Place your bets now.

Logically, Bowser would be Gamera instead of Godzilla.