I think there are many factors that go into determining why certain characters get in and others don't. Popularity and gameplay potential being a big one but I do think surprise factor is one. Greninja seems slightly random, not that im complaining. If series relevancy was a sole factor we wouldve gotten Toad in by now instead of Rosalina. Im rather surprised Sakurai hasn't gone with Tingle to be honest. Hes had several spin off games and has been a recurring Zelda character and he seems to have that quirky charm Sakurai would find funny to put in the game.I don't think popularity alone is what Samurai looks at when selecting characters for Smash. Not that I disagree with you that Ghirahim won't be in the game.
You think Sakurai WOULDN'T do something like that?
Both factions of the Ridley debate contain insufferable assholes who I would love to see publicly humiliated.
That is all.
Great post.
Also yes, I want my fire demon. I need more options since everyone I love is always low tier.
Every part of that direct was thoroughly planned and thought out. Lets not even pretend that's not the case. The things that were shown were very intentional.
You may have missed it, but folks posted popularity polls for XY, and Greninja is on top of them all.I think there are many factors that go into determining why certain characters get in and others don't. Popularity and gameplay potential being a big one but I do think surprise factor is one. Greninja seems slightly random, not that im complaining. If series relevancy was a sole factor we wouldve gotten Toad in by now instead of Rosalina. Im rather surprised Sakurai hasn't gone with Tingle to be honest. Hes had several spin off games and has been a recurring Zelda character and he seems to have that quirky charm Sakurai would find funny to put in the game.
Im still bitter about Midna and Wolf Link being a playable character.
So Palutena and Chrom are the only newcomers related to the trophies? That doesn't make any sense. Tingle hasn't been shown as an assist trophy so that's my first logical guess. But then again, "Toon Zelda" on the Brawl disc; that leads me to question what to pick. For the Metroid trophy... it's obvious.I'm sure the Direct was very carefully planned, but that still doesn't mean we're getting newcomers from Skyward Sword and Metroid because of a fun little segue. That's way too on the nose.
I'm sure the Direct was very carefully planned, but that still doesn't mean we're getting newcomers from Skyward Sword and Metroid because of a fun little segue. That's way too on the nose.
You think Sakurai WOULDN'T do something like that?
I cannot wait for all the crows that will be eaten by the obnoxious people that constantly spread negativity and have nothing to contribute other than "lol I hope your favorite character doesn't make it in" or "lol I really can't wait for your disappointment when your favorite character doesn't make it in", once Ridley is revealed as playable.
Then again, some of you still think Ridley will just be a stage hazard. Lol.
one more step to a horrible roster.
Masahiro Sakurai is the patron saint of not making sense. Expecting a newcomer from each of the four trophy segments is the immediately logical assumption to make -- but Sakurai isn't immediately logical. He knows we get worked up over everything, and he wouldn't just "spoil" four newcomers so easily. He's always one step ahead of us.So Palutena and Chrom are the only newcomers related to the trophies? That doesn't make any sense.
I didnt miss it. However there are a lot of pokemon that are popular and usually more marketed and focused on in merchandising and the anime that miss the boat in Smash to let Greninja in over lets say Blaziken who has maintained popularity for 10+ years does seem like a choice not entirely dictated by popularity. Its a factor but there are other elements at play, imo.Benevolent troll is the perfect term.
Capcom trolls to make people sad. Sakurai trolls to bring joy.
You may have missed it, but folks posted popularity polls for XY, and Greninja is on top of them all.
Why does a petty, spiteful person like you have a Palutena avatar?I want Ridley in, I can empathise with his fans, and will happily be wrong on the minuscule chance he ends up playable, but people that post snarky stuff like this,
I just cannot feel sorry for and will enjoy the tears of when he gets shown off as a Pyrosphere boss.
Well, when that happens, Sakurai will probably talk about Ridley as a character. Just like the Samus section of Direct, he will let us know if he is a character or not at that time. At least, I hope he wouldnt leave it unsaid.There will still be people holding out when Ridley's definitively shown as a boss. I guarantee it.
There will still be people holding out when Ridley's shown as a boss. I guarantee it.
There will still be people holding out when Ridley's definitively shown as a boss. I guarantee it.
Why does a petty, spiteful person like you have a Palutena avatar?
Alfonso gave Ridley fans eternal hope.
Images of Alfonso swooping into the Pyrosphere stage on shoddily-made wings and flapping about acting Ridley-like =p
Always out of love and friendship. Never spiteful or petty.Palutena trolls Pit throughout the whole Kid Icarus game!
Alfonso probably has help from Salvatore's descendant with the props.
They'll work together. Alfonso flaps the wings while Salvatoro (who undoubtedly looks like his ancestor Salvatore) sits on Al's shoulders wearing a purple bird beak, throwing random items at the fighters and shouting things like "Keh-boom!" and "Spleursh"
The trophy quizzes are not hints at newcomers.
Pac-Man is not in the clouds.
Ridley is a boss / stage hazard.
Sakurai is not some cryptic riddle master like some of you want to think he is.
My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
Waddle Dees are enemies in Smash Run, and they're probably still included in Dedede's Final Smash. Sakurai seems to be removing some of the random elements from characters, and since Gordos are the most powerful of Dedede's minions, it makes sense to throw them over Waddle Dees.My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
The trophy quizzes are not hints at newcomers.
Pac-Man is not in the clouds.
Ridley is a boss / stage hazard.
Sakurai is not some cryptic riddle master like some of you want to think he is.
My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
Images of Alfonso swooping into the Pyrosphere stage on shoddily-made wings and flapping about acting Ridley-like =p
My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
Sakurai is taking out many random elements from characters (Olimar's Pikmin being in a fixed order, for example).My god...I cant believe I havent speculated this earlier, theres no reason for sakurai to take out the waddle dees in deedeedee's moveset, he could have just buffed the move. Guys...I think kirby is getting it's 4th member
Always out of love and friendship. Never spiteful or petty.
Waddle Dees are enemies in Smash Run, and they're probably still included in Dedede's Final Smash. Sakurai seems to be removing some of the random elements from characters, and since Gordos are the most powerful of Dedede's minions, it makes sense to throw them over Waddle Dees.
He's putting them in Smash Run.
Sakurai is taking out many random elements from characters (Olimar's Pikmin being in a fixed order, for example).
Besides, the Waddle Dees are in Smash Run.
Waddle Dees are enemies in Smash Run, and they're probably still included in Dedede's Final Smash. Sakurai seems to be removing some of the random elements from characters, and since Gordos are the most powerful of Dedede's minions, it makes sense to throw them over Waddle Dees.
I may be on the side of evil, but I never wish for people to be miserable. That is worse than evil, Benzy.I love all on the side of good, people that throw snarky comments around are clearly on the side of evil and get no mercy.
Elecman feels random. Hopefully we get a few more so it feels less so.Dunno if it has been discussed. But what do you guys think of Elecman being Mega Man's AT. I thought for sure it'd be Bass or Protoman. Maybe Mega Man has more than one AT but if its just elecman could it be that Protoman is an alt?
Plain ol' Waddle Dees may be in Smash Run, but they don't have... SAILOR DEE!
Plain ol' Waddle Dees may be in Smash Run, but they don't have... SAILOR DEE!
Elecman feels random. Hopefully we get a few more so it feels less so.
Yeah like, why elecman out of all Robot Masters? Not complaining, I do like his model and animations, just think its odd they didn't go for Proto or Bass.