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Which SFV newcomer do you think will stand the test of time?
- Thread starter Blood Diamonds
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You should get out and experience more. I'm Cuban, I actually have women in my family that have Laura's body type. Brazilians/Latinas in general are basically known for their curves and proportions. Nothing about Laura looks unnatural to me, except her hands, which Capcom exaggerated on purpose on every character.
I like her Story alt. It's simple and minimal, which I prefer over busy costumes. Explain to me why I should dislike it again? Underboob and legs don't offend me. Again, t-shirt and shorts, regardless of how short they are, that is what they are, and they do exist. Ever been to a beach, by the way?
Nocturnowl
Member
This theme is such a jam.
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
Judging by MvC: They are all already dead. But Rashid or Laura are gonna make somehow.
She's literally a cartoon character with purposefully exaggerated proportions and lightning powers.
But hey, i'm not gonna stop you from saying what your saying. You can keep saying it, i'll just keep pointing at the cartoon character.
You have the right to like it
Why you should, I can't tell you that, Why I do? Because its rather lame, while I have do have an issue with SF's in general disproportionate amount of " woman who have to be sexy and woman who don't have to be" and I would like more variety. In idea, I don't mind sexy outfits, but this one is shitty. Most of her outfits are visually uninteresting, instead of making an actual interesting outfit that's also sexy, they just went lowest common denominator sexy. Its... trashy I guess, and not in a good way.
It also doesn't even have the excuse of being a simple out fit or normal clothing because ed has a simple outfit his story outfit, and its normal clothes and its good and stylish. But if you want a sexier example, look at the swim suits , they are great. Interesting designs that complement each character, even laura's that has a small lore element to it. While also being sexy.
So I can't tell why you shouldn't like it. That's up to you
Why I don't like it, is because its trashy and shitty with like no, at least from a design aspect, seemingly not much effort
Also I have been to a beach yes, recently infact. Why do you ask?
I'm not sure if Laura would contribute that much to the lore beyond Sean's character arc, especially compared to Ed (with him bringing an entirely new organization with him).
Blood Diamonds
Banned
chances of Gorilla Grodd and female Ed becoming playable in SFV?
lucebuce12
Member
That staff wielding lady is the only new character I really really want in SFV.
What? The complete summation of her contribution to the Street Fighter lore is "Sean has an older sister".
The gorilla would be pretty cool, too.
RecRoulette
Member
Mainly an "If I had to pick one" answer. Both should definitely stay in though.
I want both he gorilla and Scythe lady
The Lone Dragon
Member
Liking a character because she's hot is still liking the character.
Characters have become legendary for simply being 'hot'.
sixteen-bit
Member
When's Fabio? Need that Matsuda family tree representation.
I like her because she has a bad ass moveset that also feels natural for me to use during gameplay. I think she's attractive, but I'm more akin to say she looks more like a badass. As a matter of fact I'm not a fan of her more revealing outfits. I do love her battle alt though. Makes her look like a tough mixed martial artist.
Yes, just your everyday jeans and tee. See people at work wearing this constantly.
I didn't say anything about her bust size or body. You did.
Nocturnowl
Member
Gorilla is tops, but there ain't enough love for triangle beard-hair dagger man, I need to see that clusterfuck in 3D, he's even got a bit of the FANG gangly-ness going on.
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Holy shit its his fucking beard
I thought they were going for some pyramid head type of thing
wow
Street Fighter's Overwatch.
Maybe she's another newcomer they're working on. Hopefully she's not totally blonde if they ever introduce her. Put some pink highlights or something crazy in her hair so she's not the 11th blonde character in SFV.
Laura is eternal. Aesthetically she's a thick ass Afro-Brazilian with funky half-cornrows, lorewise she's basically the Royce Gracie of the Street Fighter universe, and gameplay-wise she's a unique rushdown grappler with a slow fireball. She'll be around for as long as Street Fighter is around.
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This is just an overly long version of the exact same thing you said earlier, so again, get out and experience more. Maybe travel a bit? Since you're basically saying that thicc, curvy Brazilian/Latina women like Laura exist only in cartoons. Seriously, go see the world.
JusPreach
lucebuce12
Member
I think what's trash is your post. What's not "normal" for you might be "normal" for someone else in this world so try to think outside of the box. There are a lot of Brazilian women who wear casual clothes (although slightly less exaggerated) like Laura and I don't see why they shouldn't because it's too "pervy" for men to look at. Capcom definitely needs to create more outfits though that doesn't necessarily get her arse and tits out.
yurinka
Member
No, Laura is also great and there is nothing wrong with her body or these clothes. Pretty normal for a Brazilian girl.
Unspoken90
Member
Laura probably.
Surprised to see this many Fang fans. I think he is was one of the the worst fighting game character designs aesthetically.
Surprised to see this many Fang fans. I think he is was one of the the worst fighting game character designs aesthetically.
Brazil exists only in cartoons tho
lucebuce12
Member
You're like family to me.
Luce spiked the water. No one likes FANG.
lucebuce12
Member
You're like garbage to me.
sixteen-bit
Member
If Laura's only appearance is SFV then I will stan for the game like CountBlack does for IV
Dark Ninja
Member
Nah Laura is perfect for merchandise like statues, figures, poster, comics, etc. Juri is a merchandise monster which is probably one of the reasons why they brought her back for V. Even if SF game IP dies tomorrow the merch will continue. You can really see who is popular this time around too by who is getting skins, Capcom ain't spending any money on skins for characters that won't sell.
lucebuce12
Member
I'm legit so excited to see his stage, if for no other reason than the dope AF remix of his theme that's gonna accompany it.
yukimeans_snow
Member
Rashid, personally. Mainly because he's the first Middle-eastern character in the game's history. Even though his personality is the most anime thing in the world.
Thinking about it now though, I'm sure anyone is viable so long as the next game has a better art style.
Thinking about it now though, I'm sure anyone is viable so long as the next game has a better art style.
sixteen-bit
Member
You say Laura is a merch monster but to this day there are no commercially releases statues or action figures of her :/
There's even a SFV figuarts line and the only newcomer represented is Rashid.
That's all I need. Sean is one of my favorite characters.
Dark Ninja
Member
Nah Juri is the merch monster you see her on everything and anything they can make. Laura will eventually get a kotobukiya statue at least. Battle Costume Chun-Li is starting to get merch and gaining popularity pretty quick though with good reason.
Turbanator
Member
Her plot doesn't at all extend beyond "Sean's sister". You could remove her from the story and absolutely nothing would change.
Omg I didn't think of this.
Yess
Same with Necalli imo
What a jobber
I can respect dat
She is figure material and she is more appealing than Hakan and Rufus. But holy hell she is one of the most boring characters. Between Rashid and the others I have a hard time seeing her come back. Maye she'd be a SFVI DLC character.
Turbanator
Member
Juri has two figures. She's barely a "merch monster"
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unfortunately
Punished_Snake
Member
Zeku (Guy's master) last dlc character in season 2 will be great I feel.