Social "Time to Tip the Scales!" - Robin Social Thread

[IronFish]

I played as male Robin the first couple times, then picked female just for grins. I had her marry Chrom, and I must say there conversations are quite, um, interesting.

Spoiler

They see each other naked.

I hate the FRobin Chrom conversations, just trying to please the fangirls IMO...

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

I hate the FRobin Chrom conversations, just trying to please the fangirls IMO...

B-but I like the support conversations...They're dorky and cheesy, but eh...could've been worse.

 

[SvartWolf]

as much as i want to have chrom, lucina ike and robin on smash... its highly unlikely... still, i prefer Robin over Chrom, Ike and
lucina DX.

it's important, unique and gets a great connection with the player. he/she obviously would have two models ala WFT, but even it could have different hairstyles with the different colors.

 

[IronFish]

as much as i want to have chrom, lucina ike and robin on smash... its highly unlikely... still, i prefer Robin over Chrom, Ike and
lucina DX.

it's important, unique and gets a great connection with the player. he/she obviously would have two models ala WFT, but even it could have different hairstyles with the different colors.

Can you please go over your comment's grammar/punctuation/capitalization please?
Other than that I agree

 

[IronFish]

I think today's PotD means Robin could easily have different Hairstyles or faces as all costumes now

 

[Hong]

https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqF8jv3irg
Today is a good day for both Tacticians and Villagers alike.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

Good news, Robin fans.

Of a sort, anyway. Check out the PoTD.

 

[Hong]

I think we can comfortably put the stupid notion that Robin can't exist because she is customizable to rest.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

But Hong if Smash Robin isn't a scantily-clad Nosferatank she isn't faithful to my perception of her >

Spoiler

J/K mine was a Falcoknight rallybot

 

[Hong]

But Lordling if Smash Link doesn't fight exclusively with Deku Sticks and Bottles he isn't faithful to my perception of him. >

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

Off-topic but I always thought it was BS how they missed the opportunity to give Toon Link a leaf and a giant hammer

 

[Hong]

There is not even a reason to have two Links with basically the same moveset to begin with. Pretty sure Link has enough fighting styles, ancient artifacts and history in general to make like four completely different characters.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

There is not even a reason to have two Links with basically the same moveset to begin with. Pretty sure Link has enough fighting styles, ancient artifacts and history in general to make like four completely different characters.

And Fire Emblem - well, you know.

Really, damn shame Nintendo isn't selling out and giving us DLC and expansions.

Selling out is underrated.

 

[Deleted member]

(Gender-swapping Robin intensifies)

 

[Drakonis]

And Fire Emblem - well, you know.

Really, damn shame Nintendo isn't selling out and giving us DLC and expansions.

Selling out is underrated.

Well, Awakening had DLC. And IMO the only bad thing about them was that the Legacy Characters didn't have unique facial features AND lacked Support Convos, removing any incentive to use them. Otherwise I thought most of the DLC chapters where pretty cool.

Honestly I'd really love to see DLC/patches with new characters in Smash 4. I say patches because I believe I remember somebody from Namco saying they don't like to sell DLC characters because they put those people at a disadvantage that didn't buy them - And while I personally wouldn't care in Smash because I'd probably buy ALL of them, I DO support the notion of Gameplay over moneygrabbing.

Luckily, depending on how serious Nintendo is about making Smash 4 E-sporty, we might see regular patches and/or expansion packs. Though it would be new ground for Nintendo to do stuff like that.

Also Yaaaay PotD pretty much changed Robin's remaining way into the game from a hurdle race to a sprint to the finish line!

 

[Pega-pony Princess]

I hate to be the devil's advocate, but doesn't the PotD somewhat hurt Robin's chances? SSB4 already has two gender-swapping characters as it is. I'm kind of worried to be honest.

 

[Deleted member]

I hate to be the devil's advocate, but doesn't the PotD somewhat hurt Robin's chances? SSB4 already has two gender-swapping characters as it is. I'm kind of worried to be honest.

Well, we'll have 3 "multi-characters" : Pikmin & Olimar, Rosalina & Luma, and the Ice Climbers who are super likely to return.

So, I think it's not inconceivable to have 3 gender-bendingswapping characters either.

 

[Hong]

I hate to be the devil's advocate, but doesn't the PotD somewhat hurt Robin's chances? SSB4 already has two gender-swapping characters as it is. I'm kind of worried to be honest.

How did the string of logic ever get to this state.

Edit - And I don't mean that as an insult. Sorry if it comes across that way.

First, we need to realize that the fact they can have different appearances is not an important part of what makes a character different. I would rank that far beneath their anatomy, fighting style, art direction, and even franchise of origin. Even if that mattered (which it doesn't), Robin will function 100% differently from the Villager and look 100% different than the Villager,

After that, I would have to remove WFT from being compare at all. The trainers, in their source material, are largely interfaces. Not characters you can play as, and most certainly not characters you customize beyond the gender.

It's not a super power, personality trait or really anything that defines Robin. I can say being customizable is integral to the Villager, and the core of Animal Crossing, but this is 100% irrelevant here.

 

[Drakonis]

I'd refrain from artificial numbercrunching in any form until the game is out anyways. We already have 4 Pokémon, but I wouldn't be surprised if we saw another one or two. Counting Yoshi, we have 6 Mario characters, and I'd actually be disappointed if Wario wouldn't make it, too.

It's just as baffling to me as people always expecting that there will be a character reveal on a date that is important to a franchise - I think Sakurai has proven time and time again that he just doesn't give a hoot.

 

[False Sense]

I'm quite pleased to see that the Villager can not only change gender with costumes, but also hair style, hair color, outfits, and eyes. This means we could get alternate costumes for some of Robin's alternate hair styles and colors as well.

What a nice day.

 

[Snagrio]

Very fascinating. Very fascinating indeed. Add today's news with the fact that we know customizable movsets are a thing (though granted inapplicable for online play), and Robin has massive potential to show off more of what Fire Emblem is about (i.e. more then blue-haired swordsmen).

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Heh. When I saw the PotD, of the many thoughts I had, one was "The Robin supporters surely are using this as a point in their favor". Cool for them, and for me. Because if we end having Robin as a character, I want my tall gritty and grumpy version, not just the white boy.

 

[Snagrio]

Heh. When I saw the PotD, of the many thoughts I had, one was "The Robin supporters surely are using this as a point in their favor". Cool for them, and for me. Because if we end having Robin as a character, I want my tall gritty and grumpy version, not just the white boy.

Maybe it'll be like Miis in Mario Kart Wii where the voice would change depending on body type.

 

[Hong]

and Robin has massive potential to show off more of what Fire Emblem is about (i.e. more variations of blue-haired swordsmen).

FTFY

Everyone knows Robin will have blue hair. Don't kid yourself.

 

[False Sense]

FTFY

Everyone knows Robin will have blue hair. Don't kid yourself.

If s/he has multiple hair colors, then yes, Robin most likely will have blue hair as an option.

 

[Hong]

If s/he has multiple hair colors, then yes, Robin most likely will have blue hair as an option.

Indeed.

• Blue
• Navy
• Turquoise
• Cobalt
• Cyan

Such variety. Finally we can have something DIFFERENT from Fire Emblem. I can't wait to see her style of swordsmanship.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Indeed.

• Blue
• Navy
• Turquoise
• Cobalt
• Cyan

Such variety. Finally we can have something DIFFERENT from Fire Emblem. I can't wait to see her style of swordsmanship.

Oh you.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

You guys know what this means? Eyepatch wearing loli Robin alt costume confirmed!

 

[Drakonis]

Well, not to dampen the mood (though I guess most of the latest post where just in jest), but we're most likely still only see body type 1 Robin. Y'know, hitboxes and stuff.

Though I do wonder if we'll get a new voice actor for both Robins or if they'll try to get one of the people per gender to reprise their roll.
I mean, I could live with Robin sounding a bit different from what I'm used to, but I'd probably cringe at first and think "that's not how 'Time to tip the scales!' should sound...". And then I'd get over it after playing two matches since BOO YAH, Robin made it into Smash!

I'm also still wondering if they'll call him/her Robin, Tactician or Avatar. With Red just being called Pokémon Trainer in Brawl Tactician seems quite likely, though from what I read in this thread the fan favorite would be Robin. Avatar seems the least likely to me since that's even more generic.

 

[Karafuru]

Hong is totes right, everyone. Robin's hair will be a nice azure colour.

As far as Robin, I feel like we will get just one male and female body. Even though, I think it would be cool (and cute) to play as the chibi girl. Just the hitboxes do prove a rather huge issue like mentioned by Drakonis.

I think it will be Robin as she really isn't an avatar character, only influenced by us in terms of their aesthetics.

 

[SvartWolf]

you know, i just realized something, although probably someone already pointed it out...

MASSIVE FE Awekening spoiler ahead:

Spoiler

He/she can be considered to represent a fire emblem villian, in fact it would be the closest to have Grima palayable in smash XD. . . although woud be very spoilerish having an alternate costume that change its name to Grima and change it voiceset also XD

 

[Snagrio]

you know, i just realized something, although probably someone already pointed it out...

MASSIVE FE Awekening spoiler ahead:

Spoiler

He/she can be considered to represent a fire emblem villian, in fact it would be the closest to have Grima palayable in smash XD. . . although woud be very spoilerish having an alternate costume that change its name to Grima and change it voiceset also XD

It's not like Smash hasn't had spoiler material before.

 

[Pacack]

It's not like Smash hasn't had spoiler material before.

 

[GuyWithTheFace]

MOTHER 3. 'Nuff said. Sakurai don't care 'bout your spoilers.

 

[ToothiestAura]

Hong is totes right, everyone. Robin's hair will be a nice azure colour.

As far as Robin, I feel like we will get just one male and female body. Even though, I think it would be cool (and cute) to play as the chibi girl. Just the hitboxes do prove a rather huge issue like mentioned by Drakonis.

I think it will be Robin as she really isn't an avatar character, only influenced by us in terms of their aesthetics.

Well, the alts woldn't have to be quite as in depth with Villager. You can't edit Robin's clothing, so I can see us getting something along the line of Villager's options: Robin having a Male and female alt with just the hairstyle/color and face changing with some possible tinting of the clothing.

 

[GamerGuy09]

I just hope if Robin gets in, he will have my look:

• Build: 01
• Face: 04
• Hair: 05
• Hair Color: Green

How did you guys dress your avatar up as? Use this video as reference.

 

[Yonder]

Add me to the supporters, I loved my tactician and his involvement in the story. I especially enjoyed the customized appearance and voice combo I made for mine (blond spiky hair, deep voice) matched me very well. Such a step up from FE7's tactician. I felt his and Chrom's relationship in Awakening was great. Tactician has a lot of personality too.

So, although I do think Chrom has a better chance unfortunately (Not to say I don't like Chrom, he's my favorite lord) but time will tell! If Robin gets in, I'd prefer his name to be "Tactician" (although I think it would be Robin anyways)...Also, I would want Robin to have a magic heavy moveset.

 

[Snagrio]

Wouldn't it be the ultimate insult if Robin did get in the game, except his hair was blue and only blue, didn't have a gender swap, and only wielded a generic sword and nothing else?

 

[SvartWolf]

Wouldn't it be the ultimate insult if Robin did get in the game, except his hair was blue and only blue, didn't have a gender swap, and only wielded a generic sword and nothing else?

and had captain falcon moveset with a landmaster as final smash DX

 

[False Sense]

and had captain falcon moveset with a landmaster as final smash DX

Well...

That would technically be a unique abomination combination.