Wouldn't that be overkill for a launch roster?
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Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite Characters and Stages Roster Discussion Thread
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you are hoping, or wishing?
because if you actually think that it will have 60+ characters by default, I dont know what to tell you. Except you are a crazy person.
Doctrine Dark
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J is referring to the roster by the time all is said and done.
I know it.
36-40 would be perfect for the initial roster.
I know it.
36-40 would be perfect for the initial roster.
I would expect the second character, if Sigma is KO'd first, to run in during the explosion. And if he's the second character, just stop the timer on the KO hit.
Time scam should be minimal, the effect would just be awesome. I mean, the next character jumps in before Zero's explosion is done in MVC3.
christiankid7
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Its weird how he lists it as GnG rep. I mean, would we really not get Arthur? Would we get Firebrand again WITHOUT Arthur? Is there any character besides those two that is plausible?
...Maximo?
...Maximo?
Jawmuncher
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Sounds implausible. When they barely could put out for SFV
Doctrine Dark
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Different teams.
SFV not succeeding in one area doesn't necessarily mean the MVC team wouldn't.
Also, like Neo said, they have the advantage of reusing animations whereas the SFV team was using entirely new models.
SFV not succeeding in one area doesn't necessarily mean the MVC team wouldn't.
Also, like Neo said, they have the advantage of reusing animations whereas the SFV team was using entirely new models.
This is a sure boost for the devs, the gameplay trailer shows they can easily port a lot of stuff from UMVC3 for shorter character dev time, i expect a lot of returning characters.
Every new numbered SF game starts small with their rosters since they each remake their assets from scratch (for reference, SFIV had 16 characters in its Japanese arcade launch). As I've said before, MvCI is reusing UMvC3 assets, which should help in increasing the base roster count.
If SFV reused SFIV animations, maybe we would have had a larger base roster for SFV. But to be fair, the SFV animations for the IV veterans absolutely shit on their SFIV counterparts.
Jawmuncher
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I guess. We did see reuse in the MVCI reveal. But I just can't imagine them doing a roster bigger than MVC3 and the rumored list is already sitting at 24. So if we up thing from 32 and say it's 38 (Counting the DLC for Jill and Shuma) We're left with 12 characters. With a lot of slots (At least on the marvel side) already filling up mad quick unless they have some big surprises instore and this list is spot on.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
It is really nice to have a dream. Yeah, I'm having low expectation this time. It would be nice if they decide to hit 60 as final numbers with DLC/expansion to surpass the numbers of 56 set by MVC2. It was original plan for Niitsuma to hit 58 for UMVC3.
I look forward to your posts in post-launch threads complaining about the "small" roster size and lack of Jedah.
Doctrine Dark
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Knowing that the game will receive support post launch, I'm okay with 32-36 characters.
If there was a chance the game wouldn't get any updates, then that number would be looking a bit shaky. I think we all would love a 40+ base roster. Outside of everything else, I'm most looking forward to the graphical touch-up the game will receive. I also think there's a chance some of the animations (ie Iron Avenger, Shin Shoryuken) might be changed up a bit.
If there was a chance the game wouldn't get any updates, then that number would be looking a bit shaky. I think we all would love a 40+ base roster. Outside of everything else, I'm most looking forward to the graphical touch-up the game will receive. I also think there's a chance some of the animations (ie Iron Avenger, Shin Shoryuken) might be changed up a bit.
Jawmuncher
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My whole thing is if we take that rumored roster as is and factor in another twelve with the "shoe-ins". It's lacking a lot of diversity. Considering these rumors seem to talk about still working out Fox owned characters. It makes me curious if some things will move around and be made into DLC for later. I know for certain capcom isn't against that idea, and I honestly wouldn't mind it if it meant a better ratio for female characters.
Doctrine Dark
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Yeah....I want more females in the base roster as well.
I'm curious as to how many we'll actually get.
I'm curious as to how many we'll actually get.
Oh, post-launch thread will suffer my wrath and saltiness.
I'm actually just happy that the game exists. Honestly, if we have more than 32, I'm solid.
You're probably gonna have to wait until E3.
I think we'll definitely see something at E3 with a brand new build.
Doctrine Dark
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Looking at Captain Marvel's supers:
This one appears to be your usual beam super. It looks like she was already in Binary (or whatever that transformation is) before she unleashes her super. I'm starting that power-up is an install super. Since she reverted, it's possible that it was just apart of the super--or you can't DHC and keep the power-up. No idea.
With the way the gameplay cuts in and out, you can't really tell if the initial power-up is connected to the cinematic beam attack or not The final part appeared to be a level 3 for sure, though.
Just examining the trailer for the thousandth time.
This one appears to be your usual beam super. It looks like she was already in Binary (or whatever that transformation is) before she unleashes her super. I'm starting that power-up is an install super. Since she reverted, it's possible that it was just apart of the super--or you can't DHC and keep the power-up. No idea.
With the way the gameplay cuts in and out, you can't really tell if the initial power-up is connected to the cinematic beam attack or not The final part appeared to be a level 3 for sure, though.
Just examining the trailer for the thousandth time.
Lee Chaolan
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Better chance to make it: Spider Gwen or Gwenpool?
Probably Gwenpool, seeing as Spider-Gwen doesn't really have any differentiating factors from Peter in terms of abilities.
I can't really see either one getting in (beyond Spider-Gwen being an alternate costume for Peter), especially with the possibility of Deadpool being DLC in the case of Gwenpool.
Doctrine Dark
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I think anything after E3 is fair game.
Strider_Blaze
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Would be glad to have Spider-Gwen and Gwenpool, no matter in what form.
TheSpoiler
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Matthew Edwards just posted a pick of him playing an unreleased game and he had an arcade stick in front of him hmmmmmmmmm
Pic is just the start up menu for the PS4
Pic is just the start up menu for the PS4
Doctrine Dark
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I wish I could teleport there and see what he was playing.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Dat Umbrella logo on his hat. /tinhaton so Resident Evil character is going to be next?
Edited: It's probably a newcomer from SFV Season 2 as well so either one.
Note that he said unreleased games.
That Dude John
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As vanilla of choices as they are, I actually wouldn't mind getting Ken and Nash back into versus games after how SFV tweaked their move sets.
Considering that they're reusing UMvC3 assets for the veterans, I'd be very surprised if the base roster was under 30. SFV redid every single character from scratch, MvCI isn't.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Oops. I forget about that already. XD
This made me smile more than it had a right to.
Doctrine Dark
Member
At least we're closer to E3 than we were some months ago.
Not that that'll make you feel better, but I tried.
Not that that'll make you feel better, but I tried.
lmao i appreciate the effort
KoroEunectes
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I at least want Wolverine and Doom to be in.
Muchi Muchi Pink
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I'd like to see on the Capcom side: Saki Omokane, Tessa, Vanessa Z Schneider, Luka, Kyoko, Gene, Ada and SonSon.
OsirisBlack
Banned
Samanoske from onimusha, Asura, Thanos and Hel all playable day 1 and I'd be a happy camper. Need more infos.
Now that we know that 32 isn't exactly the limit, here are my guesses for the remaining roster (if that leak is accurate).
MARVEL
MARVEL
- Thor
- Hulk
- Star-Lord
- Black Widow
- Hawkeye
- Thanos
- Ultron
- Phoenix Wright
- Chun-Li
- Wesker
- Asura
- Rashid
- Haggar
- Sigma
TRUE ORDER
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Samanosuke would be a great addition IMO, since Capcom is supposed to be reviving some IPs.
It's true tha E3 is far away, but we have endured almost 5 months without new info.
Don't the Onimusha characters have some legal issues since they're based on real character (correct me if I'm wrong). And do you mean Hela when you say Hel?
Jawmuncher
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6 females out of a roster of 40 just doesn't sit right (maybe 7 if hunter were to be female but that's if). I think for one Sigma and Ultron will be only boss form like galactus. So cutting them out from playable with 2 more females puts us at 8. Considering MVC3 had a roster of 38 (with DLC) and had 11 females (12 if you count Amaterasu). I would say at minimum they have 10 out of 40.
ONIMUSHA 1-3 have character likeness. But the cast of 4 does not. Which is why he made it into TvC if I recall.
But if Capcom can't convince Marvel to let some Fox characters in on Day 1, that right there already cuts the Marvel side off from a good chunk of their potential female reps (plus Scarlet Witch would be harder to get into the game in this scenario). Sure, you could swap out Sigma for Amaterasu, but there aren't a lot of other Marvel female options outside of Scarlet Witch who would lend themselves to a unique playstyle. I suppose they could get creative with Gamora, but I'm not sure what they could do with Wasp since she has to shrink to use her powers. Medusa or Quake, perhaps?
Pieman0920
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Well if you do go by the leak list, then you have two Marvel females that are very much unique, with Ms. Marvel and Songbird. Beyond that, Marvel has a lot of other potentially unique women that aren't tied back by licensing, but they get increasingly obscure. There's really no chance we'll see Ruby Thursday for instance, but she sure would be something else.