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Dragon Ball FighterZ - Characters, Specials, and Stages Discussion

TreIII

Member
I'm also not sure Broly represents a grappler archetype. I'm not sure he's ever been that in any previous DBZ games. He could be taken that direction I suppose but I don't really think it's as set in stone for the characters as people suggest it is. I mean I'm not even sure a grappler character has a place in a game like this.

Zenkai Battle Royale realized Broly as a grappler to great effect. If Arc must include him in this game, I'd pretty much expect them to do similar.

I mean, there's only so many candidates to serve a grappler function in a DB, so why not go with the obvious choice?

He used it in Hyper Dimension for his desperation hyper despite being in Super Saiyan. I definitely don't see it happening here, though.

In HD, Goku actually did go back to base really quickly after his SSJ3 transformation to use the Genki dama, before going back to SSJ2.

It would be nice if they could just give Goku a level 5 that would do similar.
 

mooncakes

Member
What I wonder is if that includes DLC or not.

But also dude, Yamcha voice actor had said he had a crazy recording session for Yamcha.

Virtually nothing related to Yamcha happened in months (and won't happen for months since we're in the middle of an arc he isn't a part of), so there's a good chance he might make it in FZ.

It also lines up with Chuck Huber (supposedly) confirming he had recorded his lines for FZ as of July 30.

Let's hope my man.

any source on this?
 

HardRojo

Member
Since this is a 3v3 game, the Genki Dama could work as Goku going back and switching into another character (with a quick cutscene and spending some bars, of course), he's unusable as an assist and can't be switched into while the Genki Dama is being prepared. Should he become the last character standing before the GD is ready, it is simply lost and Goku comes in. The only way to tag Goku in when the GD is ready is by DHCing into him (that is cancelling another character's super into Goku's GD).

Would be a nice workaround but too convoluted for my tastes tbh.
 
Zenkai Battle Royale realized Broly as a grappler to great effect. If Arc must include him in this game, I'd pretty much expect them to do similar.

I mean, there's only so many candidates to serve a grappler function in a DB, so why not go with the obvious choice?



In HD, Goku actually did go back to base really quickly after his SSJ3 transformation to use the Genki dama, before going back to SSJ2.

It would be nice if they could just give Goku a level 5 that would do similar.

I meant despite starting out in a Super Saiyan state. But yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing it return.
 
Not sure about another Goku and Vegeta, hmm. In for Kid Buu and Great Saiyaman.
1. 24 characters huh... True, about where I expected.

2. I like One Piece and its characters. I don't like the majority of the characters introduced in this arc, and even if I did, outside of U6, none of them are remotely interesting or intriguing enough to the point where I would want to waste future arcs exploring each of the characters and their respective universes. Not that I wouldn't mind them exploring at least one universe, but all of them? Uhh... no thanks lol

EDIT:

Ew, first post of the page.
That's where we differ haha. I like most of their designs, concepts and movesets. I do wish we got to see more of the Universes instead of the focus U6 gets. Maybe some of them could be more interesting for you if they were focused in an arc instead of being wasted as fodder. I want to see more of Kahseral, Kakunsa, Obuni, etc. But yeah, not all universes, just U2, U3, U10 (the Zamasu arc should have explored it a little bit) and U11 imo.
 

Neoxon

Junior Member
Ok, some confirmations.

There will be two (at least) more Goku and Vegeta. (edit : meant one of each)

And at least one more Gohan.

Trunks is called "Trunks".

Goku is called "Goku SS" and Vegeta "Vegeta SS".

Gohan is called "Gohan Y" (aka Gohan young, to differentiate him from the older Gohan).

And probably another Majin Buu. (fat buu is called majinBoo-z)
So I guess we can expect SSB Goku & Vegeta, Kid Buu, & Ultimate/Mystic Gohan.

24?

That's how much I got on my list yall.

1.) Goku // SSB Goku
2.) Vegeta // SSB Vegeta
3.) Cell Games Gohan
4.) Future Trunks
5.) Piccolo
6.) Krillin
7.) Freeza
8.) Perfect Cell
9.) Majin Buu
10.) Nappa
11.) Captain Ginyu (w/ Force as part of his attacks)
12.) Android 18
13.) Android 17
14.) Android 16 (tank with fist projectiles)
15.) Super Buu or Kid Buu (or maybe one's an install for the other)
16.) Ultimate Gohan
17.) Gotenks
18.) Hercule
19.) Broly
20.) Beerus
21.) Master Roshi
22.) Bulma (with robot)
23.) Tien w/Chioutzu attacks (or Videl if they want another woman)
24.) Bardock
You could probably swap Nappa for Hit or Goku Black (most likely Hit if it came down to one of the two), but it's an otherwise solid roster.
 

LotusHD

Banned
Not sure about another Goku and Vegeta, hmm. In for Kid Buu and Great Saiyaman.

That's where we differ haha. I like most of their designs, concepts and movesets. I do wish we got to see more of the Universes instead of the focus U6 gets. Maybe some of them could be more interesting for you if they were focused in an arc instead of being wasted as fodder. I want to see more of Kahseral, Kakunsa, Obuni, etc. But yeah, not all universes, just U2, U3, U10 (the Zamasu arc should have explored it a little bit) and U11 imo.

U11 is okay, but it's being carried hard af by Toppo, the only likable person in his team.
 
Outside of #17, I just want Hit. And Zarbon. I know Zarbon has no chance of getting in, so #17 and Hit would be enough. Black would be great as well.
 

cordy

Banned
So I guess we can expect SSB Goku & Vegeta, Kid Buu, & Ultimate/Mystic Gohan.


You could probably swap Nappa for Hit or Goku Black (most likely Hit if it came down to one of the two), but it's an otherwise solid roster.
Given another interview said that this game was made during Extreme Butoden's time I think that excludes them both unless that was a mistranslation.
 

Giga Man

Member
I think Genkidama would have pretty cool potential applications in a tag game. It'd be cool to have him just charging it as a DHC or something while fighting with another character and having it combo.
I think that's a pretty cool idea, actually. When Goku activates the Spirit Bomb super, the next character automatically tags in and you have to protect Goku who can be attacked by the opponent which would cancel out the Spirit Bomb.

Even though I'm contributing to the idea, I don't think I actually want Spirit Bomb in the game.
 

Mediking

Member
It's not about how useful it is, it's because it's not Goku's power, he has to beg from everybody else.

Not only that but it's lame, he has to wait forever to create one. The game also has shorter cutscenes than Budokai and I don't want to see a sped up version of Genkidama.

So heh, I won't miss it.

Also, out of 100 episodes, he hasn't used it once in Super. The Genkidama is basically Goku admitting he's not strong enough.

You triggered me when you said "beg". That negative connotation just because a hero is calling upon people to help him stop a mass murder???

Spirit Bomb is awesome. Sorry if you dont like it.
 

NEO0MJ

Member
Wait... We have a confirmed roster number?

People are guessing this number based on the currently provided character select screen from the official website which seems to group 8 characters per row with enough space for three rows.

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Might be more, might be less.
 
Zenkai Battle Royale realized Broly as a grappler to great effect. If Arc must include him in this game, I'd pretty much expect them to do similar.

I mean, there's only so many candidates to serve a grappler function in a DB, so why not go with the obvious choice?
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Well I mean this game is different.

Grappler archetype means more than just having a command grab. It means limited movement options in exchange for high damage and high health.

Like in guilty gear potemkin has no forward run or air dash. Would Broly lack similar universal options in this game. No air dash or homing dash?
 

NEO0MJ

Member
EDIT: Oh, it's a guess. Yeah, I'm still expecting more.

I think based on Arc's previous history 24 seems very optimistic but we'll see,

Well I mean this game is different.

Grappler archetype means more than just having a command grab. It means limited movement options in exchange for high damage and high health.

Like in guilty gear potemkin has no forward run or air dash. Would Broly lack similar universal options in this game. No air dash or homing dash?

Potemkin still had access to super jump and the ability follow his dust attack, as well as a spacial that propelled him forward. I imagine they can figure something out for Broly.
 

Neoxon

Junior Member
Wait, how do you know it will have 24? I don't see any signs pointing to that.

EDIT: Oh, it's a guess. Yeah, I'm still expecting more.
Also consider that ASW is starting from zero on this. A large roster isn't that likely, at least at launch.
 

DrDogg

Member
So from the official site it looks like there will be 24 characters.

http://dba.bn-ent.net/character/

I am totally ok with that at launch.

I don't think we have enough to determine 24, unless there's something other than space that I'm missing.

I did this mock up in PhotoShop and had to cut off a few pixels from the bottom row to make them fit. It's possible they could shorten the black borders (which I also did a bit), but that seems unlikely.

If we're judging this solely by the amount of space on the site, it's looking more like 17 instead of 24.

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Ok, some confirmations.

There will be two (at least) more Goku and Vegeta. (edit : meant one of each)

And at least one more Gohan.

Trunks is called "Trunks".

Goku is called "Goku SS" and Vegeta "Vegeta SS".

Gohan is called "Gohan Y" (aka Gohan young, to differentiate him from the older Gohan).

And probably another Majin Buu. (fat buu is called majinBoo-z)

Nice find. Definitely seems to indicate more versions of those characters are coming. They could easily be DLC though. Not sure the Buu naming means anything though.
 

delta_reg

Member
Krillin's the only render that looks a little weird imo. Something about his expression seems off. The rest look fantastic. Gohan is so badass as he should be. :p
 

TreIII

Member
Krillin's the only render that looks a little weird imo. Something about his expression seems off. The rest look fantastic. Gohan is so badass as he should be. :p

The only thing that's a bit "off" to me, at least initially, is that it looks like it's Krillin's RoF outfit, but with a more Z-era physique.

I mean, not that I don't prefer him with his Z-era build, it just looks off after getting somewhat used to him being slimmed down in Super.
 

Skeeter49

Member
I'm confused why do people consider Bardock to have such a strong chance to make the roster?

He's a character who has grown in popularity over the years, due to him being Goku's father, his manga, and the episode of Bardock special.

For a game like this I don't think he's necessarily guaranteed, thankfully, but for most things game related, until their popularity go down, they're the two guarantee's in DB game rosters.
 

Slaythe

Member
Bardock is shit.

But he's been forced into every single game made in the past decade, so let's not pretend like he's not gonna be in this. =(
 
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