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BaffleBlend Hey there! Having fun? from Somewhere Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: LET'S HAVE A ZILLION BABIES
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#47701: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:33:16 AM

[up][up][up][up]You know, boo hoo animu weabo Animation Age Ghetto and all that. I hate purists in all fandoms.

[up][up]Yeah, that.

[up]Still though, please don't.

edited 15th Jun '14 9:34:06 AM by BaffleBlend

"It's liberating, realizing you never need to be competent." — Ultimatepheer
FullMoon feeling blue from Surface Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
feeling blue
#47702: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:33:21 AM

I think people think that Greninja having PokémonSpeak is just another way to promote the anime instead of the games. I don't quite see how that works considering Greninja was going to be in since before X/Y was released and so it was probably before it was decided when it was going to even appear in the anime in the fist place.

Keybreak (Long Runner)
#47703: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:33:38 AM

33 is a lot of characters to start out with.

You gotta believe me when I scare you away, all that I wish for is that you would stay
Customer Since: Sep, 2009
#47704: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:33:42 AM

Poor Chrom. He really doesn't deserve the hate he gets. Sure he's kind of an idiot and would likely be the most boring newcomer in the game, but I can't see a reason to get angry over him the same way one might be angry over Wii Fit Trainer, Greninja, or Chorus Kids.
I don't know much about Fire Emblem Awakening (other than the Nowi incident), which is why I usually bow out of here when the discussion turns towards that series, but I did play the demo a little and thought Chrom would be better received than he seems to be now...

Though I guess the main issue is that he appears to be very similar in appearance and style to the other FE protags, so people (especially those who have never played the series) will think he'll just be another swordsman and would overall be underwhelming for a final newcomer.

EDIT: And then the topic moves in super speed...

edited 15th Jun '14 9:34:41 AM by Customer

TPPR10 Craving for fish from up north Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Craving for fish
#47705: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:34:06 AM

[up]idunno Apparently people rally hate any relation to the anime.

edited 15th Jun '14 9:34:27 AM by TPPR10

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fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#47706: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:34:44 AM

Based on what I know of people who played Awakening, even they don't care about Chrom.

beorc Ridley and Ridley from hither and yon Since: Sep, 2009 Relationship Status: I know
Ridley and Ridley
#47707: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:36:47 AM

Yeah, I've played Awakening but I don't want Chrom.

I've warmed up a little just because all the previous newcomer reveals suggest to me that if Sakurai does include Chrom, it'll only be because he has some really good ideas for what he'd do. And there's no concern of him replacing Ike anymore. Still, I'll be kind of frustrated if he gets in and Isaac doesn't.

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Perseus Since: Nov, 2009
#47708: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:37:47 AM

I liked Chrom well enough as a character, but... eh. I'm really hoping for Robin to be in Smash, but I wouldn't lose any sleep if he were to get in.

doctrainAUM White Hindu from New Jersey Since: Aug, 2010
White Hindu
#47709: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:39:31 AM

They might through a curveball and give us Morgan. Exceedingly unlikely, but I wanted to say that for some reason.

"What's out there? What's waiting for me?"
fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#47710: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:40:22 AM

Basically what beorc said. Whatever hypothetical thing Chrom could bring to the table is extremely unlikely to outweigh what Isaac would bring (which is an entire new series represented and non-sword moves that you don't have to bend over backwards for). Having both would still be puzzling, but okay? The point stands, as I said, the third blue-haired swordsman from Fire Emblem would always be judged by what character he's not. No Isaac? Why Chrom. No Ridley? Why Chrom. No K.Rool? Why Chrom. Etc.

edited 15th Jun '14 9:41:22 AM by fawriel

Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
#47711: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:42:03 AM

No, the ultimate curveball would be if they give us Hector.

I'm delusional.

Moth13 Since: Sep, 2010
#47712: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:42:08 AM

I've seen way more requests for Lucina than for Chrom.

beorc Ridley and Ridley from hither and yon Since: Sep, 2009 Relationship Status: I know
Ridley and Ridley
#47713: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:45:41 AM

[up][up]Nah, delusional would be that they'll reveal Chrom to be a tag-team with Flynn, and they'll be revealed alongside a Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem trailer.

edited 15th Jun '14 9:45:51 AM by beorc

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BaffleBlend Hey there! Having fun? from Somewhere Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: LET'S HAVE A ZILLION BABIES
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#47714: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:49:09 AM

We already have Awakening's REAL main character with Mii Swordfighter anyway.

"It's liberating, realizing you never need to be competent." — Ultimatepheer
Moth13 Since: Sep, 2010
#47715: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:50:18 AM

[up][up]Yeah, because everyone knows Chrom will be tag teaming with Jack Frost.

Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
#47716: Jun 15th 2014 at 9:52:47 AM

No, that would be Jack Frost and Anna.

OTP

TheSpaceJawa Since: Jun, 2013
#47717: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:38:06 AM

Personally, I can't say I understand the idea of Fire Emblem getting three reps, especially if all three of them were variants on the same basic "this is a guy who fights people with a sword" concept. Seems redundant.

Admittedly, I've also never played Fire Emblem and can't say I really care about the series one way or another, so that could be it, too.

That would contradict the Nintendo reps who said there were remaining newcomers "so secret they would blow our minds" or something (they joked about having to playtest in a closet).

Unless they're talking about Ridley, I'll believe it when those secret newcomers are actually revealed.

Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
#47718: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:43:13 AM

Fire Emblem Awakening was not only a hugely successful game, it essentially saved the franchise from extinction. It's big enough to get a third rep.

It's just who that rep ends up being is the point of contention.

edited 15th Jun '14 10:43:46 AM by Nap1100

fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#47719: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:45:13 AM

Though did Awakening already save the franchise while the Smash 4 roster was being decided on?

Halberdier17 We Are With You Zack Snyder from Western Pennsylvania Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Dating Catwoman
We Are With You Zack Snyder
#47720: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:47:11 AM

[up][up]I just hope the Fire Emblem rep uses something other than a sword. Chrom and Lucina when they get a promotion of their starting class they can use both swords and lances.

edited 15th Jun '14 10:47:29 AM by Halberdier17

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beorc Ridley and Ridley from hither and yon Since: Sep, 2009 Relationship Status: I know
Ridley and Ridley
#47721: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:47:36 AM

[up][up]It was released in Japan only a month after Sakurai's previous project Kid Icarus, so...possibly?

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BaffleBlend Hey there! Having fun? from Somewhere Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: LET'S HAVE A ZILLION BABIES
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#47722: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:49:24 AM

I'd be slightly more okay with Lance Chrom. But I maintain that the avatar's the main hero.

"It's liberating, realizing you never need to be competent." — Ultimatepheer
Marioguy128 Geomancer from various galaxies Since: Jan, 2010
Geomancer
#47723: Jun 15th 2014 at 10:49:53 AM

I'm beginning to wonder if Chrom just jumped out of your 3DS and murdered your family or something...

Chrom isn't exactly too exciting, but interest for him as a character went from eh, to yeah no since Ike was revealed to still be in the roster. People thought he would replace Ike and since that can't be the case anymore, well...

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powerpuffbats The crabby fussbudget Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
The crabby fussbudget
#47724: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:00:54 AM

Which characters are you guys looking forward to playing as the most?

for me it's Palutena and Mega Man

AAAAUUUUGGGHHHH!!!!
Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#47725: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:03:58 AM

I dislike complaining about a character when they come from a separate franchise from the one I want. I'm not going to get angry at Rosalina or Little Mac because Ridley didn't get in. Now if Adam got in over Ridley, then I'd be angry.

In Chrom's case, while there are better options, he's the obvious choice, so there's not much point in getting upset when he gets in and Tactician doesn't.


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