Q&A Weekly AMA: Sari (REDUX)

[Ramen Tengoku]

Sari​

This AMA's subject is one of this site's writers and stanned SNK before it was cool, Sari!

Now this ain't Sari's first AMA here as they were a subject in the past. I'd strongly recommend checking out Sari's initial AMA from last year just so we don't get a majority of repeat questions. However a good amount of time has passed and some answers may have changed, so at the same time, I wouldn't completely discourage repeats either.

As always, all site rules are in effect. Please try and limit yourself to one post containing up to three questions until Sari has answered, then you may ask more. And when asking questions, please keep it civil. Have fun! If you're curious about if you're on the list of future AMAs, refer to this post over in the Social thread. If you're not and you'd like to be added, please send me a message. Even if you've been a subject in the past, you're free to go again! We'll try to draw one name for an AMA each week, so stay tuned! And if you wanna check out some of the older AMAs, please refer to this post in the Social Thread

Alright, Sari , you ready?

I'll start:

1. What are your overall predictions for the rest of Fighters Pass Vol 2?
2. How did you get into Smash in the first place?
3. What's the process like writing your average article here?

 

[KillerCage]

1) Favorite films?

2) Favorite prehistoric animal?

3) Will you give Wesker an egg?

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

1. Ever play the board game Sorry! ?
2. Ever seen Transformed Animated?
3. Since last time, you check out Quest 64?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. Excluding TKoF, what are your favorite SNK games/series?
2. Would you want a Cave Story 2?
3. Any countries that you'd like to visit someday?

 

[Sari]

Thank you Ramen Tengoku once again for setting up this AMA!

1. What are your overall predictions for the rest of Fighters Pass Vol 2?
2. How did you get into Smash in the first place?
3. What's the process like writing your average article here?

1. Rex, Crash, Gen VIII Pokemon (probably Rillaboom), and Ryu Hayabusa.
2. I played Smash 64 back when I had an N64. I loved the game as a kid, eventually got Melee once I got a Gamecube, and the rest is history.
3. Generally I want to make sure the whole piece flows well together and is really interesting. This is easy enough for things like news articles but my Underdog articles are a different story. Sometimes I might even scrap it and work on something completely different just because I have trouble thinking of what to write. For example just recently I scrapped my Klonoa article because I wasn't too familiar with his series and now I'm writing an article on someone else. The new article is coming along much better and I'll try to have it out either in December or January (hint: it involves a... somewhat controversial series).

1) Favorite films?

2) Favorite prehistoric animal?

3) Will you give Wesker an egg?

1. Inside Out, Infinity War, and The Dark Knight to name a few.
2. Raptors because they're like small T-rex's.
3. Here you go:

1. Ever play the board game Sorry! ?
2. Ever seen Transformed Animated?
3. Since last time, you check out Quest 64?

1. I'm pretty sure I did when I was younger. Haven't played that many board games in a long time though.
2. If this show is what you meant then I actually do remember seeing it on TV for a bit (never really watched it though). I do remember some parts like the one main girl actually being an autobot since I would sometimes see it while waiting for other shows. Also while looking on the Wikipedia page to confirm what I wrote in the spoiler was true, I just realized the main girl character is also named Sari! That is not where my username comes from but that's still pretty cool.
3. Sadly I have not.

1. Excluding TKoF, what are your favorite SNK games/series?
2. Would you want a Cave Story 2?
3. Any countries that you'd like to visit someday?

1. Fatal Fury mostly because of Garou. Aside from that, probably Metal Slug.
2. Not really tbh. Cave Story is sort of a well-rounded and complete game that a sequel would feel unnecessary. A spiritual successor (or maybe even a prequel) would be alright though.
3. Canada, Germany, and Japan are the first ones that come to mind.

 

[KillerCage]

4) What other Transformer shows have you seen?

5) Favorite film genres?

6) Would you kill Ryu Hayabusa with kindness... and bullets?

 

[Sari]

4) What other Transformer shows have you seen?

5) Favorite film genres?

6) Would you kill Ryu Hayabusa with kindness... and bullets?

1. I have actually never watched a Transformer show. My closest experience with the series is seeing a few clips of the original show and Transformers Animated. Oh and also the first 3 Michael Bay films which... yeah...
2. Animated, action, adventure.
3. I'd be able to if it weren't for all of the cheap death pits killing him first!

 

[KillerCage]

7) Do you have Netflix? If so, I can recommend Transformers Prime as that series is still streaming there.

8) Favorite Youtubers/Twitch streamers?

9) Are you Speed Racer's brother, Rex Racer?

 

[Ridley64]

Do you consider E-Sports a legitimate sport?
If yes, then why?
If no, then why not?

 

[WarioJim]

1. What are your hopes for King of Fighters 15?
2. What kind of content to you prefer to write about on Smashboards?
3. How great is One Piece?

 

[Sari]

7) Do you have Netflix? If so, I can recommend Transformers Prime as that series is still streaming there.

8) Favorite Youtubers/Twitch streamers?

9) Are you Speed Racer's brother, Rex Racer?

1. I do not have Netflix (though I did use it once to watch Saint Seiya). I'll keep that show in mind if I ever get it again.
2. I guess I'd go with Dunkey and CrowbCat in regards to Youtubers. I've also been getting into ScottTheWoz recently. I don't really follow any Twitch streamers.
3. I am not .

Do you consider E-Sports a legitimate sport?
If yes, then why?
If no, then why not?

Yes I would. You compete in games that have their own set of rules and different ways to win them. If Poker can be considered a sport then I think games can too.

1. What are your hopes for King of Fighters 15?
2. What kind of content to you prefer to write about on Smashboards?
3. How great is One Piece?

1. More modes and better online than XIV. Also I'm hoping at least Shingo, Adelheid, and Sylvie Paula Paula make the cut (also the USA Sports Team but they obviously aren't happening).
2. Character articles (like my Underdog series) and collab articles like this piece from last week.
3. It is easily my favorite anime so far. There are so many great and emoitional moments and overall its just a fun ride. To you (and anyone else reading this), do yourself a favor and start watching/reading it now.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

Ever play Dragon Warrior/Quest in general?

If so, what's your favorite game in it?

If not, what's your favorite rpg of all time?

 

[Perkilator]

Alright then:

1. Would you've preferred Azura and Alm over Corrin and Chrom?
2. Would you've preferred Meowth, Scizor, Snivy and Mimikyu over Jigglypuff, Pichu, Greninja and Incineroar?
3. How disappointed do you expect to be if this year's Game Awards sucks balls?

On the first two questions; my hypothetical scenario for these six fighters:

• Pokemon
  • would be one of the original 12
  • would be the Melee veteran returning for Ultimate
  • Snivy would be the base game Pokemon representative for Sm4sh
  • Mimikyu would be the base game Pokemon representative for Ultimate
• Fire Emblem
  • Azura would be the penultimate DLC newcomer for Sm4sh representing Fates
  • Alm would be the base game FE representative for Ultimate (he'd have a historical pedigree as well, since he's originally from the waning NES days)

 

[KillerCage]

10) Do you watch Death Battle?

11) Are you familiar with Chuggaaconroy, ProtonJon, and/or The RunawayGuys?

12) What would you buy from Waluigi's bridal boutique?

 

[Sari]

Ever play Dragon Warrior/Quest in general?

If so, what's your favorite game in it?

If not, what's your favorite rpg of all time?

1. I've played a bit of VII and VIII and I was actually somewhere around the middle of XI. I should probably resume playing XI.
2. Right now I'd rank them XI > VIII > VII
3. My favorite RPG of all time would probably be Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver

Alright then:

1. Would you've preferred Azura and Alm over Corrin and Chrom?
2. Would you've preferred Meowth, Scizor, Snivy and Mimikyu over Jigglypuff, Pichu, Greninja and Incineroar?
3. How disappointed do you expect to be if this year's Game Awards sucks balls?

On the first two questions; my hypothetical scenario for these six fighters:

• Pokemon
  • would be one of the original 12
  • would be the Melee veteran returning for Ultimate
  • Snivy would be the base game Pokemon representative for Sm4sh
  • Mimikyu would be the base game Pokemon representative for Ultimate
• Fire Emblem
  • Azura would be the penultimate DLC newcomer for Sm4sh representing Fates
  • Alm would be the base game FE representative for Ultimate (he'd have a historical pedigree as well, since he's originally from the waning NES days)

1. I'd take Alm alone over Corrin and Chrom so I'd definitely do that especially since Azura is included.
2. Definitely because of Meowth and if it means Incineroar won't happen.
3. Even with my super low expectations I'm still probably gonna be super disappointed.

10) Do you watch Death Battle?

11) Are you familiar with Chuggaaconroy, ProtonJon, and/or The RunawayGuys?

12) What would you buy from Waluigi's bridal boutique?

1. I don't. I have seen a few of them in the past but they weren't really my thing.
2. I know about Chuggaa but not the others.
3. I didn't know Waluigi had a bridal boutique.

 

[Perkilator]

4. Do you hope 2021 gets better?
5. Do you wish Assist Trophies came with each Challenger Pack?
6. Remember that Looney Tunes Show song where Elmer Fudd is horny for a grilled cheese?

 

[Sari]

4. Do you hope 2021 gets better?
5. Do you wish Assist Trophies came with each Challenger Pack?
6. Remember that Looney Tunes Show song where Elmer Fudd is horny for a grilled cheese?

1. Yes definitely.
2. It'd be nice if they did though I'm not really asking for it.
3. I googled this to see what you were talking about and the thumbnail alone makes me regret everything.

 

[KillerCage]

13) Favorite moon in our solar system excluding our own moon?

14) Favorite cartoons/anime excluding One Piece?

15) Why are there 6 pedals when there are only 4 directions?

 

[Sari]

13) Favorite moon in our solar system excluding our own moon?

14) Favorite cartoons/anime excluding One Piece?

15) Why are there 6 pedals when there are only 4 directions?

1. Not sure.
2. JoJo, Dragon Ball, Yu Yu Hakusho.
3. I'm confused.

 

[Spongeboob]

1. What's it like in New Jersey (assuming that is your real location)?
2. Who is a character you like but would rather not see in Smash?
3. What is your favorite Video Game OST?

 

[Perkilator]

7. How do I get an AMA of my own?
8. How would you feel if Spring Man were saved for Vol. 1?
9. Why do you think Shadow was passed over an Echo slot and retains his Assist Trophy role in Ultimate?

 

[KillerCage]

16) Favorite Jojo characters?

17) Favorite Yu Yu Hakusho characters?

18) What if Master Roshi was a woman?

 

[lady_sky skipper]

1. Favorite Fatal Fury characters?

2. What is the first video game you remember playing?

3. Ever played shmups? If you have, which are your favorites?

 

[Jomosensual]

1. If you had the next Smash character pick and your goal was to pick the most surprising character possible who would it be?

2. Which RTC days were your favorite and least favorite?

3. What games/series are currently on your wish list to play?

 

[Sari]

1. What's it like in New Jersey (assuming that is your real location)?
2. Who is a character you like but would rather not see in Smash?
3. What is your favorite Video Game OST?

1. I live in the Southern half of Jersey and where I'm at its alright. Nothing too special but its still far away from Camden which is one of the worst cities in the country. From what I understand, the loudmouthed New Jersey stereotype is mostly up north.
2. Pretty much any Sonic character that isn't Tails or Robotnik.
3. Either Buoy Base Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy or Twilight of the Gods from Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia.

7. How do I get an AMA of my own?
8. How would you feel if Spring Man were saved for Vol. 1?
9. Why do you think Shadow was passed over an Echo slot and retains his Assist Trophy role in Ultimate?

1. You'd have to ask Ramen Tengoku about that. They have a list of people to be covered for AMA's and they can add you to it.
2. It'd give me more hope for Rex during the first pass so I guess I'd be alright with it.
3. Similarly to how Isabelle couldn't be an echo of Villager, I feel like Shadow has a few small differences that would make it difficult for him to be a Sonic echo.

16) Favorite Jojo characters?

17) Favorite Yu Yu Hakusho characters?

18) What if Master Roshi was a woman?

1. Joseph, Polnareff, and Foo Fighters.
2. Kuwabara, Genkai, and Kurama.
3. She'd probably have a lot of fun with herself.

1. Favorite Fatal Fury characters?

2. What is the first video game you remember playing?

3. Ever played shmups? If you have, which are your favorites?

1. Terry, Mai, and Yamazaki.
2. Super Mario 64.
3. Definitely Metal Slug.

1. If you had the next Smash character pick and your goal was to pick the most surprising character possible who would it be?

2. Which RTC days were your favorite and least favorite?

3. What games/series are currently on your wish list to play?

1. Not counting obvious obscure joke picks, probably Gordon Freeman or a GTA character.
2. Favorite: the first ever SNK day where I did my big essay. Least favorite: Celica's day at the end of 2018 where everyone kept flaming each other over whether Celica was important to the series or not.
3. Astral Chain, Persona 4, Doom, Wolfenstein, NieR to name a few.

 

[KillerCage]

19) Favorite Dragon Ball characters?

20) Have you seen Dragon Ball Z Abridged?

21) Were you on Cell's list of fighters?

 

[Perkilator]

10. Have you ever watched Caddicarus?
11. Which newcomer were you most excited to play as in base Ultimate?
12. If Smash were to get a TGA reveal, who are you hoping it is?

 

[Sari]

19) Favorite Dragon Ball characters?

20) Have you seen Dragon Ball Z Abridged?

21) Were you on Cell's list of fighters?

1. Gogeta, Gohan, Frieza.
2. I haven't seen the show in its entirety but I've seen a good chunk of the clips.
3. I don't think I was.

10. Have you ever watched Caddicarus?
11. Which newcomer were you most excited to play as in base Ultimate?
12. If Smash were to get a TGA reveal, who are you hoping it is?

1. I've seen a few of his videos like his Gaming in the Clinton Years one.
2. Definitely Isabelle.
3. Crash. I think it would go so well.

 

[KillerCage]

22) Have you seen any of the Dragon Ball What Ifs made by MasakoX (the voice of DBZA Goku)?

23) Ever seen Red vs Blue?

24) Are you a member of the Kermit Legion?

 

[Lamperouge]

1. Thoughts on Sephiroth?
2. What's your favorite arc in One Piece?
3. Do you have a favorite number?

 

[Sari]

22) Have you seen any of the Dragon Ball What Ifs made by MasakoX (the voice of DBZA Goku)?

23) Ever seen Red vs Blue?

24) Are you a member of the Kermit Legion?

1. I have not.
2. I've heard of it but never really seen it.
3. I am not.

1. Thoughts on Sephiroth?
2. What's your favorite arc in One Piece?
3. Do you have a favorite number?

1. I won't lie: I never really got into the FF series and for Square characters I would've preferred Neku or Lara Croft. But Sephiroth is just so cool and iconic that its hard to be mad at him getting in. A really great inclusion overall and probably my favorite of the FP2 characters so far.
2. Probably Enies Lobby with Marineford as a close runnerup. Enies Lobby had some of the best character moments in the series while Marineford had the best fights. Keep in mind that I'm not completely caught up to Wano yet (I just finished Fish Man Island a couple of days ago).
3. I guess 7 since its a lucky number. Also 49 because its 7 x 7.

 

[Perkilator]

13. How would you feel if the TGA reveal were, say, Crash and Sephiroth was saved for later?
14. If you could pick Assist Trophies to accompany each Challenger Pack (barring CP6), who would you pick?
15. Do you have boosted confidence in Dr. Eggman thanks to Sephiroth?

 

[Sari]

13. How would you feel if the TGA reveal were, say, Crash and Sephiroth was saved for later?
14. If you could pick Assist Trophies to accompany each Challenger Pack (barring CP6), who would you pick?
15. Do you have boosted confidence in Dr. Eggman thanks to Sephiroth?

1. I'd personally be more excited since Crash is one of my most wanted. However I do feel like Sephiroth made more sense for the TGAs.
2. Assist trophies:
   1. Joker: Morgana
   2. Hero: Slime
   3. Banjo: Gruntilda
   4. Terry: Geese
   5. Byleth: Edelgard
   6. Steve: Creeper
   7. Sephiroth: Tifa
3. I do think he's a bit more likely though I wouldn't say he's a frontrunner. If I had to give him a chance score I'd give him probably around a 20%. I think the last time we rated Eggman I gave him like a 0.5%.

 

[KillerCage]

25) Who were you hoping would be revealed at TGA as CP8 and thoughts on Sephiroth?

26) Favorite mineral?

27) Will you Agent G play his 4^(&!#@ music?

 

[lady_sky skipper]

1. Ever saw the live action King of Fighters movie?

2. Do you like to read for fun? If so, what type of books do you like?

3. Have you ever cosplayed as Terry?

 

[Sari]

25) Who were you hoping would be revealed at TGA as CP8 and thoughts on Sephiroth?

26) Favorite mineral?

27) Will you Agent G play his 4^(&!#@ music?

1. I was hoping it'd be Crash. Sephiroth is cool though.
2. Probably because of Pokemon but I really like Rubies.
3. I'm confused.

1. Ever saw the live action King of Fighters movie?

2. Do you like to read for fun? If so, what type of books do you like?

3. Have you ever cosplayed as Terry?

1. I actually did see it since I heard it was so bad. Most hilarious parts were Kyo's dad choking Iori from his hospital bed then dying and Rugal play freaking ice hockey.
2. I'll be honest: normal books without pictures... I don't really read. I guess I just prefer all color and stuff which is why I usually read manga. I have been thinking about reading regular books again like I did in my high school days. I guess the types of books I'd like to read would be adventure books as well as highly acclaimed serious titles like 1984 and The Great Gatsby (those were probably my favorite books in high school).
3. I have not since I don't have the confidence for it. I actually do have his hat though.

 

[KillerCage]

Final set of questions:
28) Favorite fighting game series excluding Smash and King of Fighters?

29) Favorite music genre?

30) What killed the ice age?