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Skullgirls DLC Character vote | The Campaign united us, The Voting will destroy us
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HotGarbage
Member
Delusibeta
Banned
*points at avatar*
I voted for timehax, waddya gunna do?
I voted for timehax, waddya gunna do?
Serenade_King
Banned
Voted for Minette but I'll be happy with any one of them except Aeon. I hope that Feng does better on the second vote.
DiscoShark
Banned
* Really don't want Aeon in for game breaking reasons
* I like Frank West and it's mechanics but I want Frank West not some fishy character replacing him
* Platinium just grinds my gears in BB so while she looks interesting Annie is out
* The only one left is Eliza and I'm not even that interested in her. Don't like MK all that much and the idea of blood spewing around the stage irks me a little. I honestly don't think they could keep their T rating with Eliza in :/.
*sigh*
* I like Frank West and it's mechanics but I want Frank West not some fishy character replacing him
* Platinium just grinds my gears in BB so while she looks interesting Annie is out
* The only one left is Eliza and I'm not even that interested in her. Don't like MK all that much and the idea of blood spewing around the stage irks me a little. I honestly don't think they could keep their T rating with Eliza in :/.
*sigh*
Mike Z's mentioned there's a good possibility her blood will become "sand" in the final version, if she's picked.
Good thing Minette is much more than just "Fishy Frank West"! "Fighting without Fighting" has nothing to do with him anyway! Think more about, say, a Jackie Chan fight scene with common thugs; He sways through the scene, minding his own business, while suddenly the whole world's inhabitants and items seem to become a hazard to his assailants.
That more of what you should expect from Minette. I'm sure her buff will be a factor, but it's her moveset, and the creative freedom that such a style presents, and all the little customers and guest appearances that'll get to interact with her, that'll make her truly stand out as a unique, interesting character.
Voted Eliza.
With her lounge singer aesthetics, I can't help but imagine her singing the credits song (not unlike I can imagine Squigly singing the opera-ish bit in the intro) - part of the lyrics even seems fitting for this whole process:
Why so down tonight?
Just another day that didn't go your way
well, don't you make a sigh
just take my hand
don't toss and turn
Let's just lie awake
In just a moment's time
you'll wonder why
you ever thought you'd ever look
for more than you've got
cause baby,
you've got you and me
I'm gonna hold you tight
through the night
the bed bugs better
hope that I don't bite
while you're counting sheep
In your head
it's time to hit the sack
Kapow, attack!
Smack those troubles down
K.O. them down
One, two, three A.M
hope he is up at midnight still
The window sills are
a billion miles away
but your lucky star
he's here for sure
Tell him make the sheets,
the world is yours to conquer
it won't be long dear
I'm the king and you're the pawn
we're our perfect pair
Girl, you made the right mistake
choose me
Instead of constant heart break
Now, let's raise the stakes
Go on, you've earned it
Ask for any wish
I'm on it
granted word for word
I promise
Baby, that's the charm you got
and may ask
Don't you be afraid
In just a moment's of time
you'll wonder why
you ever thought you´d ever look
for more than you've got
cause baby,
you've got you and me
Buckle up tonight
You wanna get away?
Forget it, baby
I got you in my sights
these things in the dart
they don't ever learn
Hell, for heaven's sake
In just a moment's time
You'll wonder why
You ever thought you'd ever look
For more than you've got
Cause baby, you,
you've got you and me
For all i know the song could be all about parasites getting their temptation on, but the bit about getting more than you've got kinda fits with the DLC...
The mentions of Haohmaru applied to Annie would have shifted my vote to her were they offically stated inspirations and not fan wishful thinking (SNK factor is a tie-breaker for me, and a solid character inspiration is worth more than a game sub-system) - now i can't help but think of stuff like a Peacock/Annie intro where they take puffs on a cigar and swigs from a bottle, then blow out smoke and spit out liquor into the sword respectively and simultanously, or an Annie victory animation where she throws her sword upwards, and holds Sagan by his ears so that he swallows it on the way down.
It's not too late to update those character descriptions for the 2nd character vote...
With her lounge singer aesthetics, I can't help but imagine her singing the credits song (not unlike I can imagine Squigly singing the opera-ish bit in the intro) - part of the lyrics even seems fitting for this whole process:
Why so down tonight?
Just another day that didn't go your way
well, don't you make a sigh
just take my hand
don't toss and turn
Let's just lie awake
In just a moment's time
you'll wonder why
you ever thought you'd ever look
for more than you've got
cause baby,
you've got you and me
I'm gonna hold you tight
through the night
the bed bugs better
hope that I don't bite
while you're counting sheep
In your head
it's time to hit the sack
Kapow, attack!
Smack those troubles down
K.O. them down
One, two, three A.M
hope he is up at midnight still
The window sills are
a billion miles away
but your lucky star
he's here for sure
Tell him make the sheets,
the world is yours to conquer
it won't be long dear
I'm the king and you're the pawn
we're our perfect pair
Girl, you made the right mistake
choose me
Instead of constant heart break
Now, let's raise the stakes
Go on, you've earned it
Ask for any wish
I'm on it
granted word for word
I promise
Baby, that's the charm you got
and may ask
Don't you be afraid
In just a moment's of time
you'll wonder why
you ever thought you´d ever look
for more than you've got
cause baby,
you've got you and me
Buckle up tonight
You wanna get away?
Forget it, baby
I got you in my sights
these things in the dart
they don't ever learn
Hell, for heaven's sake
In just a moment's time
You'll wonder why
You ever thought you'd ever look
For more than you've got
Cause baby, you,
you've got you and me
For all i know the song could be all about parasites getting their temptation on, but the bit about getting more than you've got kinda fits with the DLC...
The mentions of Haohmaru applied to Annie would have shifted my vote to her were they offically stated inspirations and not fan wishful thinking (SNK factor is a tie-breaker for me, and a solid character inspiration is worth more than a game sub-system) - now i can't help but think of stuff like a Peacock/Annie intro where they take puffs on a cigar and swigs from a bottle, then blow out smoke and spit out liquor into the sword respectively and simultanously, or an Annie victory animation where she throws her sword upwards, and holds Sagan by his ears so that he swallows it on the way down.
It's not too late to update those character descriptions for the 2nd character vote...
Yeah, not a bad parallel at all. It'd be pretty cool if Eliza would since for Victory poses, like BB Hood, but... err.. actual singing.
And I'm not even a fan of her!
A SamSho chara inspiration would have been great; I don't know if any of that will happen for Annie at all, and it really just kinda makes me wanna see what a Mugen, or Samurai Champloo-like character would end up like from this cast... it's amazing we have this many characters, and don't have any samurai-ish ones. What's the closest, Yu Wan, due to Heritage? To use a bunny with your own eye in it would be pretty ballsy. Would have to have a 2% chance of chickening out at the last second, and then playing it off all sly-like.
This stuff is fun to think of, though, I agree. I keep thinking of a Gigan walking onto screen, and thinking Minette for her lunch, as a little nod to those who like Scythana... I hope we get to see more and more of the surrounding world, piecemealed to us throughout these character victory poses, quotes, story mode images, and attacks...
2nd Vote updates would be VERY welcome. I'd love to see what a member of Roxie's crew looks like, or a description on what move Panzerfaust would have that makes him like KoF XIII Clark (Armored Super Panzerfaustian Back Breaker!). Could really give some new characters a real chance.
CrazyTank940
Member
URGH I still gotta decide between Aeon and Annie.
Man this is gonna be tough.
Man this is gonna be tough.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Sand is the new sweat, lol.
How about none of the above? From your avatar it seems you like classy ladies, so there's no correct choice other that Eliza.
CrazyTank940
Member
Eliza never really interested me. Not the worst of the bunch by any means
*cough*MINETTE*cough*
*Something something Minette Something...*
If those are your only 2 personal choices, I think Aeon has more potential to present the game with more surprises. If that sounds appealing to you, then her! But liking Mitsuru, you might want that long range weapon pressure...? I guess Annie would be ok for that, though Eliza also sounds like she'll have some weapon use, and the range will probably be more fitting.
Sand fits well with her skintone anyway. It'll be like chipping away at her flesh. I don't think it's a bad compromise, in fact, it might make MORE sense in the end...
Thanks for lending your power to the cause! Maybe she'll have a MANLY CUSTOMER TIME hidden in there somewhere, and that'll help ease the BeoBlow...
Remember a vote for Minette isn't just for her, but also for the entire mini-community of Little Innsmouth that comes with her!
It ain't over till it's over!
The celebrity, Eliza, just needs to show up and the votes will follow!
credit goes to Emlan
The fan art will flow freely this week and all will be well regardless of the results.
And my vote is submitted.
Where the fuck did all of this godlike art come from out of the blue? The 3D model of Eliza is excellent (and makes me think Skullgirls would look pretty cool with models). The graphic Annie and that red and black contrast is so good. This is the kind of stuff I wanted to see from way before. Man, why did these two have to be bitter enemies currently?
Eliza/Annie is the one true end. You all suck if it doesn't happen.
SnakeSlashRO
Banned
Eliza Baby!!!
If it wasn't for probably would go for Aeon... really dislike these chibi looking little girls...
If it wasn't for probably would go for Aeon... really dislike these chibi looking little girls...
Sagan's got a big mouth, and considering the placement of the eye he could probably see exactly what he's doing to keep it out of harm's way. I guess just catching the sword by the tip with his teeth could work too.
As for the ballsy factor, one would expect no less from somone who's been hunting skullgirls for who knows how long.
Considering her eternal youth derives from a wish to the skullheart from her parents, which by lore would have to be done specifically by the mother, who'd in turn become a skullgirl, she might have had to kill her own mother - after that most other things are bound to not feel that intense.
I'm not particularly looking forward to Minette's potential clients myself. If anything, the prospect of Aeon bringing up alternate versions of characters tickles m fancy more - "civilian" Scythana with no handcuffs, some special or super where she turns into Valentine's complete Last Hope group (and/or Nadia's Fishbone gang), the version of Painwheel from the Valentine ending, alternate design Nadia, non-prosthetics Big Band, etc...
I'd almost go for Aeon for this sort of thing, but I'm really not fond of her design, or the boss factor.
On the other hand, I don't like how Marie was implemented as a boss (a lot of moves don't work on her, let alone the bullet hell factor), and with Mike's focus being on compatitive play, I'm kinda concerned his plans for her and Venus are a major "fuck you" for single player mode players, so forcing him to make a boss character actually "play by the rules" is almost tempting.
But I look at Aeon and I just can't see myself going that way considering some of the competition...
Yep - c'mon Peter, you have the numbers, get Alex and Mike to expand the info on at least the top-voted folk, preferably everyone starting with the most-voted first.
There was that mention of votes being pretty close, so the more info, the more tie-breakers we have to help us choose.
HiddenWings
Member
With all of my picks out, I guess I have to vote for one of these. I think Minette would make a good companion for the resurgence of the Science Shark in Round two.
#StillTeamStanley
#StillTeamStanley
CrazyTank940
Member
So I went on a coin flip
it landed on heads, so my vote goes to Annie.
it landed on heads, so my vote goes to Annie.
I could imagine her tossing the sword into the air, tossing Sagan over her shoulder like a duffle bag (ryu style), only to have him catch the blade sideways in his teeth, before she walks off to the next fight...
Naa, I can expect even less from~ *ahem* seriously though, yeah. Even so, it'd be nice if her TV persona showed up some too. A lot of the fanart for her seems to like to play with this idea, or her acting more toned down every once in a while, even though her age and experience don't make it personally necessairy.
I'm Sorry.
I think this is the best aspect of Aeon's overall gameplan too, but I wonder if that's what would occur... So few even talk up this aspect, but it's what keeps her as a strong 3 for me, in this 4 person vote. And the Otaku/NEET tendecies. I'd have fun seeing her as some kind of ultra nerdy Beldandy-like figure, who totally steps aside from the "omnipotent creator, with a bad / lacking personality", to instead being someone who'se like a TV buff, with an infinite amount of new channels to surf every second, and the awareness to watch and understand all of them.
Her story mode could either be REALLY fun, or really boring...
She actually might be a much better, fleshed out boss, if she actually has full character-work first. Instead of Marie "do just enough to get her in" style, she'd have a full set of abilities and animations that could be Robo-fortune-style buffed / changed, for true-boss-shenanigans.
I'd rather see them start with some of the lower ones first; Else, it feels like pulling out the 30-some character list for re-voting is just a goofy formality. "Didn't like them THEN, WHY would I like them NOW?!?"
At least we'll have 1 less character to deal with for vote 2, since SOMEONE has to win... (which might be mitigated, if JuJu makes a surprise guest appearance.)
So I went on a coin flip
it landed on heads, so my vote goes to Annie.
Liar. You were always going to pick Annie. That coin has two heads.
Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
Did my part and voted for Annie.
Magna_Mixalis
Member
I succumbed to the lure of one true goddess...
#TeamEliza
Now to ponder my votes for round 2...
#TeamEliza
Now to ponder my votes for round 2...
Rickenslacker
Banned
Mitete goran kono watashi~
Voted Eliza. That render is pretty slick, outside of how cold that room must be. She was part of my original 4 (Scythana, Beowulf, Feng, Eliza) but admittedly the lowest in priority.
Voted Eliza. That render is pretty slick, outside of how cold that room must be. She was part of my original 4 (Scythana, Beowulf, Feng, Eliza) but admittedly the lowest in priority.
Don't end up making Eliza lose by a few votes!
As a fellow Dante/Strider player, you're obligated to chip one in for Eliza.
Kidding (slightly), hope you get someone you like in next round.
darkblade77
Member
Put one down for Annie, good luck to everyone who wants their favorite in.
Also, please consider voting Feng for round 2. <3
Also, please consider voting Feng for round 2. <3
Give a vote for Elizaa, don't give the fish a chance to appear.
If I may interject. I like the method that capcom or namco uses. To parafrase the great Katsu Harada.
"If you all wanna vote for one or two characters that is fine, just make sure its characters you all will like and actually use rather than just want in the game, just because. Also we are going to choose the rest of the characters because you all make dumb decisions."
In short I think the voting would have been fine, if there were more dlc characters being made. Now many are just bitter and disappointed, because lack- or interest/varitiety ect.
The Grim Heaper
Member
Eliza was one of my favorites and I would love it if she got in. Beowulf is still my character, but I would be totally fine if Eliza got in instead. Always next time!
so voting for eliza
so voting for eliza
As a fellow Dante/Strider player, you're obligated to chip one in for Eliza.
Kidding (slightly), hope you get someone you like in next round.
I don't have any strong preference amongst the remaining four, so it doesn't feel right to randomly choose a character just for the sake of voting. I do hope the voting format changes for the next round though. I'm sure the character who wins will be mechanically interesting, regardless
SloaneRisette
Member
Well, my first pick was Beowulf, but since he is sadly out, I'm keeping up with my second big vote, #TeamEliza!
I won't be throwing fits if Minette or Annie wins, but I would be a bit bummed, to say the least. Hopefully next character vote we get Skullbro in the form of Beowulf.
I won't be throwing fits if Minette or Annie wins, but I would be a bit bummed, to say the least. Hopefully next character vote we get Skullbro in the form of Beowulf.
Voted Annie. The star that will pierce the heavens
#TeamFeng will have his revenge.
#TeamFeng will have his revenge.
ChennehCis
Member
I've been voting for Team Female this whole time so I'm happy with the results
The amount of salt though, some reactions I just shake my head and other times it's just amusing
I don't know why people had so many reservations about Aeon. I understand if you put her in the game she might be toned down, but who's to say that you can't have 2 versions of the character? Street Fighter had multiple version of the last boss M. Bison (Dictator) in SF EX, SF Alpha/Zero 3, which were much, much more powerful than the player selected version. Mostly it's just tweaking frames and adjusting how much faster/better you want certain moves to be and maybe a computer only super move.
Also, I've been voting for Aeon this entire time Nyoro, silent brigade I'm throwing my vote to Aeon this time too, though based on the straw poll, I think it's a long shot. Either way, I'm pretty sure I"ll be happy with Annie, Eliza or Aeon.
The amount of salt though, some reactions I just shake my head and other times it's just amusing
I don't know why people had so many reservations about Aeon. I understand if you put her in the game she might be toned down, but who's to say that you can't have 2 versions of the character? Street Fighter had multiple version of the last boss M. Bison (Dictator) in SF EX, SF Alpha/Zero 3, which were much, much more powerful than the player selected version. Mostly it's just tweaking frames and adjusting how much faster/better you want certain moves to be and maybe a computer only super move.
Also, I've been voting for Aeon this entire time Nyoro, silent brigade
I'm throwing my vote to Aeon this time too, though based on the straw poll, I think it's a long shot. Either way, I'm pretty sure I"ll be happy with Annie, Eliza or Aeon.Winterfang
Banned
Excuse me do you have a picture of this Aeon character? the word Aeon is familiar for a dream I had last night and by a chance I entered this topic. I had to ask.
The Grim Heaper
Member
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
This seriously took me days to think, it's been a painful decision
I always have a difficult time liking characters in fighting games, at the beginning of the vote I liked Feng the most but the awesome community really got me to love Annie by the end.
Go Team Annie, I believe in the stars
I always have a difficult time liking characters in fighting games, at the beginning of the vote I liked Feng the most but the awesome community really got me to love Annie by the end.
Go Team Annie, I believe in the stars
Winterfang
Banned
She isn't anything like the thing I had in mind. But thanks.
Over 60% of all votes are in and over 60% of all respondents are Happy or Somewhat Happy with the results so far.
So... yeah, ZTS and his ilk are quite the exception.
Despite this, a solid majority of respondents wants to move to the new voting system for the second character vote.
So... yeah, ZTS and his ilk are quite the exception.
Despite this, a solid majority of respondents wants to move to the new voting system for the second character vote.
Round 4 Vote:
Annie
Ultimabro! Thank youuuu!
Who is that.
Just don't use Instant-runoff. If you thought the current meta-voting is bad you don't want to see how bad it gets with that.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I voted yes, but is it only 3 rounds? I liked the idea of only 1 vote per round basically