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Social Two Sides of the Same Aegis: The Pyra & Mythra Social thread

shocktarts17

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I've thought for a while (even before Rex was deconfirmed) that it should be Pyra/Mythra fighting to begin with. To non-fans I think Rex and Shulk will feel too similar (young anime guy with a futureistic red beam sword that can extend its length) and that using Pyra/Mythra instead would alleviate that while also offering another female to the roster.
 

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I've thought for a while (even before Rex was deconfirmed) that it should be Pyra/Mythra fighting to begin with. To non-fans I think Rex and Shulk will feel too similar (young anime guy with a futureistic red beam sword that can extend its length) and that using Pyra/Mythra instead would alleviate that while also offering another female to the roster.
I agree with this. I know that it wouldn't match with XC2's Driver and Blade gameplay, but Rex isn't the popular character in XC2, it's the Aegis. When I think of Rex being playable, I think of Pyra and Mythra basically fused behind him, using their Arts and Swords for certain special moves and aerials (essentially swapping the sword for different attack animations), but I don't want to play as Rex solo, or with the Aegis in the background. If it can't be the way I described, then I would rather they act solo and utilise their specials, using Down B to switch between Pyra and Mythra. I would like them to use Anchor Shot for a grab or special though, because that art is unique to them and could act as a topple (trip) /command grab.

Speaking of Pyra and Mythra, I've got my goodsmile Pyra figurine stood proudly on the corner of my TV unit :)
Mythra's missing from the other side but I don't have long to wait for her. That being said, I need a bigger unit because she is kind of in the way.
I don't notice it for Smash, but I've been playing Resident Evil 2 Remake and she's slap bang in the way of the ammo counter!
Makes for a self-inflicted hard mode, though!
 

Dharakjoo

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Pyra is the special Blade partner of Rex and one of Pneuma's halves.

=Special Moves=
B: Ignite Slash - Ignite her blade to slash her opponents by charging her blade. If holding B by charging in full power, she creates a fiery devastating slash.
Side B: Burning Cut - Similar to Marth/Lucina, she igniting her blade to slash three times.
Up B: Blazing Boost - With Mythra's help, she's turned into a fireball in every directions.
Down B: Pyra Counter - She can counter her opponents' attacks by slashing them.
Final Smash: Pneuma Laser - Merged with Mythra to form her true form, Pneuma and used her devastating laser on her opponents.
=Taunts=
↑: Creating a torch by snapping her finger.

←→: Raise her sword before back to her fighting pose.

↓: Facing around with the yellow light orb (possibly to be Mythra).
 

SS2000

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I like it better when they don't show the Smash logo; many folks are genuinely surprised when the smash invitation pops up! lol

Looks like that covered up outfit for Mythra really was a prelude to her being in Smash, after all.

A little disappointed in the wasted potential to make them more unique by pairing them with Rex for some unique mechanics, but they still look fun.
 
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zferolie

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So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?
 

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Wow! Congratulations on getting this specific character setup (Pyra and Mythra without Rex) in Smash!

I wonder if they are going to be like Zelda/Sheik where they switch with Down B. Or are they alts of each other?
 

Teeb147

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So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?
Lol same I'm having trouble focusing on the direct XD

I think you can change the thread title to 'social thread' instead of support thread once it's moved.

Edit: Ok it's already moved :p
 
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GolisoPower

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Well, congrats to you guys! Interested that Sakurai went with this decision. Can't wait to play them both!
 

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So hyped and excited, hard to keep watching the direct! And they are in a multi character, which we haven't had since Pokemon trainer/Zelda andshiek.

Ok Mods, got a question, I never had a thread become an actual social thread for a new character. Should I change the title?
I renamed it for now, if there's a better name that encapsulates these characters, feel free to name it. For example, the Sephiroth thread is titled "The One Winged Angel - Sephiroth Social" and I think the Banjo-Kazooie one says Project Dream Come True. I have never played a Xenoblade game myself.

Congrats to all of Pyra/Mythra's fans!
 

zferolie

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That makes sense. Pokemon trainer is 3 character numbers. If Zelda and Shiek where still a transforming character I am sure they would be the same.

I renamed it for now, if there's a better name that encapsulates these characters, feel free to name it. For example, the Sephiroth thread is titled "The One Winged Angel - Sephiroth Social" and I think the Banjo-Kazooie one says Project Dream Come True. I have never played a Xenoblade game myself.

Congrats to all of Pyra/Mythra's fans!
Thanks. I'll think of a better name later!
 

Teeb147

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That makes sense. Pokemon trainer is 3 character numbers. If Zelda and Shiek where still a transforming character I am sure they would be the same.



Thanks. I'll think of a better name later!
Well it makes me wonder how differently they play. I thought it might mostly be a palette swap (with a few different moves) but now I'm hopeful there's more to them !
 
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zferolie

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Well it makes me wonder how differently they play. I thought it might mostly be a palette swap (with a few different moves) but now I'm hopeful there's more to them !
I need to watch the trailer again, but they look quite different, like not zelda/shiel levels, but decently different
 

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I already said this in the Rex thread, but congrats Pyra and Mythra fans. I was hoping for Elma, but I'm glad at least we got another Xenoblade rep as I was afraid Nintendo was going to forget us.
 

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Congrats.

Wasn't expecting that but I'm glad to get another transforming character in the game
 

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Congrats Pyra/Mythra supporters.

Now if y'all excuse me, I really need to finish Xenoblade 2.
 
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