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[Vazra]

call tecmo. I called and they gave me a new code.

Thanks I sent them an email. Hopefully all the info works since I really hate having to call -_-

Hopefully I hear from them in 48 hours.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Sorry for asking this as I've been a bit out of the loop recently but is buying the NG3 special edition the only way to get the DOA5 demo at the moment? I'm on PS3 and am eager to give it a shot but to be honest I really don't want to buy NG3. Does anyone know if it will be released for everyone to download on PSN at some point?

Call Tecmo and ask them. only they know if the DOA5 demo will eventually be released.

 

[Skilletor]

Thanks I sent them an email. Hopefully all the info works since I really hate having to call -_-

Hopefully I heard from them in 48 hours.

What's the email address?

 

[Vazra]

What's the email address?

support@tecmokoeiamerica.com

Its at their website.
http://www.tecmokoeiamerica.com/support.cfm

 

[The Faceless Master]

why are some people so unwilling to make a telephone call?

 

[Sectus]

I was browsing through the executable, even going as far as disassembling it, and I didn't see any of this. Where specifically did you see it? There's an index file that lists a fair amount of actual data contained in the game but no other characters are mentioned besides the four in the demo. It does list out the level files available in the demo; Sibuya, Battlefield, and Dorou. If I'm remembering correctly, RTM, at least in DOA4, referred to story mode only models like Murumasa, the shop owner from Ninja Gaiden, and even the monkeys on that one stage. I would assume that the same applies here. I'm also going to be very sad if Tengu doesn't make the cut this time around.

Search for "character/PAI/costume/COS_006/PAI_COS_006.tmc" . Alongside that string, there's a ton of others for every other character. That's what I based my list on.

I'll remove RTM from my list then, since it's not a character.

 

[DrDogg]

Just want to point out that

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Sarah

may not be from

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Virtua Fighter

and could be a new character. While it seems likely it's the same person, the name is pretty common so we'll see.

I would rather see two new characters and two

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VF

characters instead of one new character and three

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VF

characters.

In the DOA engine, it's hard to imagine the

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VF

characters playing all that different. For people who play the other game, it won't really be like new characters. Plus, if you're going to include three, you may as well add five more and call it a crossover title.

 

[sixteen-bit]

why are some people so unwilling to make a telephone call?

Some of them might not want to lie to a live person for a code

 

[Vazra]

why are some people so unwilling to make a telephone call?

I dont use my phone unless is an emergency.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Some of them might not want to lie to a live person for a code

oh, so it's easier to do it by email? ok.

I dont use my phone unless is an emergency.

and the DOA5 demo doesn't qualify!?

 

[grap3fruitman]

Search for "character/PAI/costume/COS_006/PAI_COS_006.tmc" . Alongside that string, there's a ton of others for every other character. That's what I based my list on.

I'll remove RTM from my list then, since it's not a character.

Okay, so if you look at the section related to character select camera's you can see that there are 24 characters listed. Some other characters referenced in the executable are from DOA Dimensions, which just confirms that this is a port of that. DOA3 did the same thing by including some files from DOA2H's Tengu, who is sadly looking to be missing from DOA5... =(

Characters referenced in the character select camera section are:

PAI
SARAH
AKIRA
MILA
RIG
BAYMAN
HITOMI
CHRISTIE
BRAD
LISA
ELIOT
AYANE
LEIFANG
HAYATE
KOKORO
BASS
LEON
HELENA
GENFU
KASUMI
HAYABUSA
JANNLEE
TINA
ZACK

RTM isn't even listed because the models used in the story mode don't need anything in the character select but this confirms that Rig is an actual character. Neat.

The stages are listed as well...

 

[Vazra]

and the DOA5 demo doesn't qualify!?

Its not a Dead or Alive situation in my case.

 

[DNAgent]

It really sucks that Hayashi is killing off all of the franchises. While I thought NG3 was ok overall it looks like the DOA franchise is dead especially with him adding a bunch of lame mechanics like "power blows" which shouldn't be in the game to begin with. Now you don't even need to be near the environment to get thrown into it. Add on to that with them adding in a bunch of lame Virtua Fighter characters that don't fit at all. I'm still not even sure why they're calling this "Dead or Alive 5" considering it looks nothing like a DOA game anymore. It doesn't even deserve to have the same name as the DOA games.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

It really sucks that Hayashi is killing off all of the franchises. While I thought NG3 was ok overall it looks like the DOA franchise is dead especially with him adding a bunch of lame mechanics like "power blows" which shouldn't be in the game to begin with. Now you don't even need to be near the environment to get thrown into it. Add on to that with them adding in a bunch of lame Virtua Fighter characters that don't fit at all. I'm still not even sure why they're calling this "Dead or Alive 5" considering it looks nothing like a DOA game anymore. It doesn't even deserve to have the same name as the DOA games.

So what did you think of the demo

 

[sleepykyo]

It really sucks that Hayashi is killing off all of the franchises. While I thought NG3 was ok overall it looks like the DOA franchise is dead especially with him adding a bunch of lame mechanics like "power blows" which shouldn't be in the game to begin with. Now you don't even need to be near the environment to get thrown into it. Add on to that with them adding in a bunch of lame Virtua Fighter characters that don't fit at all. I'm still not even sure why they're calling this "Dead or Alive 5" considering it looks nothing like a DOA game anymore. It doesn't even deserve to have the same name as the DOA games.

??????

 

[grap3fruitman]

-snip-

This already looks significantly better and more playable that both DOA4 and DOA Dimensions. I was the biggest pessimist about DOA5 until we finally got some hands on with the demo.

 

[DrDogg]

Don't feed the trolls people. They're just as dangerous as bears.

 

[riceandbeans]

So what's the general opinion so far? Good, decent, or Ninja Gaiden 3 bad? Kinda concerned after seeing NG3's changes.

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

So what's the general opinion so far? Good, decent, or Ninja Gaiden 3 bad? Kinda concerned after seeing NG3's changes.

Great!

 

[Skilletor]

So what's the general opinion so far? Good, decent, or Ninja Gaiden 3 bad? Kinda concerned after seeing NG3's changes.

Potentially the best DoA yet, imo. I've played about 100 matches in this demo vs. the CPU and it feels great. I can't wait to play vs. other people .

This demo is as good as the entire game of NG3 is bad.

 

[SDBurton]

why are some people so unwilling to make a telephone call?

Do they ask you to read off the code? Don't want to just sit there and be "uhhhhhh" lol.

And fuck yes to see Christie still there. Day 1.

 

[benzy]

The stages are listed as well...

Are these stages from previous games or are they new names?

 

[SDBurton]

Did the code come in the regular or collector's edition? Because a Tecmo rep just said it was in collector's only. :/

 

[raven777]

Did the code come in the regular or collector's edition? Because a Tecmo rep just said it was in collector's only. :/

the code paper is only on CE. I think regular ones they write it on the receipt.

 

[grap3fruitman]

Are these stages from previous games or are they new names?

They list the stages from DOA Dimensions as well, but the new levels appear to be using a different file format and I'm able to distinguish them that way. I'm not quite sure if I should list out all the stages to be honest... One returning stage is the Tatami mat level and there appear to be 16 levels in total, 7 of which have a second tier and no stages appear to have more than that but don't quote me on that.

 

[icecream]

No Aoi is a bit sad, but it's understandable that Sarah would be chosen, as she's as iconic as Akira in the VF franchise.

No idea how Pai was selected though. And it's unfortunate that Ein and Tengu won't make the cut this time around.

Also curious to see if Team Ninja will try anything on the DLC route in terms of characters.

 

[Soulstar]

I really will have to try this game if my girl Sarah is in it.

 

[Triple Da G.O.D!]

No Aoi is a bit sad, but it's understandable that Sarah would be chosen, as she's as iconic as Akira in the VF franchise.

No idea how Pai was selected though. And it's unfortunate that Ein and Tengu won't make the cut this time around.

Also curious to see if Team Ninja will try anything on the DLC route in terms of characters.

Pai and Sarah are VF's 2 leading ladies so that would explain that away.

No Ein sucks but I've always had Hitomi to keep me centered.

And obligatory, YEA ICECREAM!!!!

 

[Astery]

6 costumes is great except since they are now a part of koei, I'd expect 4 out of 6 are paid DLC..

 

[LightofRohan]

Don't feed the trolls people. They're just as dangerous as bears.

You rang?

Can't wait for this game...

 

[Nemesis_]

Who is Mila?

 

[Skilletor]

Who is Mila?

A new character. Probably.

 

[FrankNitty]

Sarah? Sarah Bryant? Sold Day one

 

[grap3fruitman]

No one got my subtle hint. =(

 

[Sayah]

Is there any way to get my hands on the demo aside from having to buy NG3? Maybe some place is selling the codes separately?

 

[Hours Left]

I hope Rig is a fresh, foxy gentleman.

No one got my subtle hint. =(

You mean about the stages?

 

[Master Thespian]

No one got my subtle hint. =(

About the stages? If so, maybe more people saw them on FSD like I did? BTW, thanks for the hackery (and to Sectus, too)!

 

[The Faceless Master]

Do they ask you to read off the code? Don't want to just sit there and be "uhhhhhh" lol.

And fuck yes to see Christie still there. Day 1.

no, they don't.

No one got my subtle hint. =(

i did.

poor non-members!

 

[raven777]

wallpapers if you complete survey online
they have android and iphone ones as well.

 

[QisTopTier]

LOL now I know what's bugging me about Hitomi in most of the pics. HER UPPER LIP. seriously cover up her mouth and her new look is fine

 

[akilshohen]

Something about Hitomi just didn't transfer over correctly with the new graphics. I hope the non asian characters don't look hideous. LOL.

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please don't eff up Tina or Lisa

 

[farnham]

I want Jacky Bryant and Aoi Umenokouji

 

[Ivan 3414]

This is a great roster. Really excited for this game.

This already looks significantly better and more playable that both DOA4 and DOA Dimensions. I was the biggest narcissist about DOA5 until we finally got some hands on with the demo.

...I think you meant pessimist.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I want Jacky Bryant and Aoi Umenokouji

wait for VF x TK, lol

 

[BadWolf]

Is that a scar on Ayane's face or am I seeing things?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Is that a scar on Ayane's face or am I seeing things?

In which image?

 

[Meccanical]

Is that a scar on Ayane's face or am I seeing things?

That's sweat.

On second thought maybe not...

Was she ever cut in her face before?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Roundwise, do you feel best of 3 enough? Should it default to best of 5 like some other games?

 

[Mr_eX]

BRAD

Brad Wong was my main in DOA4, hopefully they move him up on the tier list this time. I'll use him regardless as he's the most fun character to play as.

 

[The Faceless Master]

That's sweat.

On second thought maybe not...

Was she ever cut in her face before?

you were right the first time, it's sweat.