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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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#47726: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:05:33 AM

MARIO'S CHARACTER SLOT IS WASTED, RIDLEY NEEDS IT

"It's liberating, realizing you never need to be competent." — Ultimatepheer
OdieFromTheOZ KING OF EXPLODO KILLS from Shadow Mosses Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#47727: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:06:52 AM

RIDLEY ONLY

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Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#47728: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:09:47 AM

In Chrom's case, while there are better options, he's the obvious choice

I'd disagree. I think I'd name him only the third, or maybe second, most important main character in Awakening.

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OdieFromTheOZ KING OF EXPLODO KILLS from Shadow Mosses Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#47729: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:11:00 AM

[up]You understanding having him be the third most important character in a recent entry is pretty good grounds for removal right?

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#47730: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:11:38 AM

Now that I think of it, I don't think I've ever really been disappointed by any character reveal in the series. The most negative reaction I've had was imagining how the fanbase would react to the Mii Fighters.

Which characters are you guys looking forward to playing as the most?
Power Suit Samus, Pit, Palutena, Peach, Rosalina, Villager, Mega Man, Sonic, Little Mac, and Zelda

Of those, Rosalina, Mac, Mega, and Samus are my top picks.

Zelenal The Cat Knows Where It's At from Purrgatory Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#47732: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:13:13 AM

Is it just me, or were Mega Man, Palutena, and the Villager the only newcomers that were pretty much universally accepted? I mean, some people got really upset over the Trainer (at first, anyway).

Rosalina recieved some hate because they feel she's overexposed, because she's yet another Super Mario character, or because she's often sexualized by the fandom. Mac was seen as potentially boring due to his status as a boxer, like the Trainer, that changed upon seeing him in action (and Japan doesn't like Punch Out all that much, so his inclusion recieved some criticism there).

Greninja isn't Mewtwo, nuff said. A lot of folks were dreading the inclusion of Miis, and many (from what I see) still aren't impressed. And I've seen in this very thread how much people were against Pac-Man joining the fray, although it has lessened a bit since his announcement.

I'm not complaining or anything, I just think it's interesting how all but three of the newcomers have/had such disappointment and even rage directed toward them.

Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#47733: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:13:22 AM

Chrom is the face of Awakening. When you think of that game, he's the first character you think of. Importance is secondary to being recognizable, at least in this instance. Lucina and Robin's importance isn't overwhelmingly bigger than Chrom's, just a little bit once you start analyzing the story.

Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#47734: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:13:25 AM

You understanding having him be the third most important character in a recent entry is pretty good grounds for removal right?

?

edit:

[up] Lucina begins the main story by arriving in the present day and attempting to guide the party towards averting the catastrope.

Robin has a significant connection to the main enemy (enemies), and happens to be the one capable of defeating the fell dragon forever.

Chrom? Well, he's important in the Mad King part of the story.

edited 15th Jun '14 11:15:54 AM by Enlong

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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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#47735: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:15:12 AM

[up][up][up]Change that to Villager only and then it'll be accurate.

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OdieFromTheOZ KING OF EXPLODO KILLS from Shadow Mosses Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#47736: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:15:39 AM

[up][up]This is a franchise with a lot of games, a lot of protagonists, and a lot of mythology. Why you would choose the third most important character of a single entry for inclusion?

edited 15th Jun '14 11:15:56 AM by OdieFromTheOZ

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Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#47737: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:16:21 AM

[up] Right. Exactly.

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Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
#47738: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:16:45 AM

Every time we get into this debate it reminds me how Nintendo really needs to make a separate fighting game for Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem only.

Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#47739: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:21:13 AM

Chrom's isn't that unimportant, and again, he's more recognizable. His diminished importance only comes into play once you start analyzing the story, which probably isn't something Sakurai takes into consideration. If Chrom doesn't get in, it won't be because he's less important than his costars.

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#47740: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:24:15 AM

You don't really need to analyze the story much, if at all. They outright say that the whole "awaken the Falchion!" thing won't defeat Grima forever.

In any case, I mostly also want Robin because magic.

edited 15th Jun '14 11:25:22 AM by Enlong

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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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#47741: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:30:58 AM

Chrom? What is that... Chrom? That's not even a word.note 

edited 15th Jun '14 11:34:53 AM by BaffleBlend

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Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#47742: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:33:55 AM

How about this. Lyn is probably the face of Blazing Sword, and she's by far the most wanted character from that game. Yet she's only the sixth most important person in that game, if even that. But if BS was going to get a character, she'd be chosen. Eliwood wouldn't, and Hector doesn't have the support base. Importance is secondary to being the face.

That being said, I also want Robin more. He's got more obvious potential for diversity.

Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
#47743: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:35:02 AM

Face to America. She's definitely not the face in Japan, Eliwood is.

Point taken though.

Pulse The Fool from Yadayadaville Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#47744: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:35:14 AM

Regardless of how important they are relative to each other, of Chrom, Robin and Lucina, Chrom is the only one required to be used in every map save a few of the DLC ones or in skirmishes. As such, the official opinion of Intelligent Systems and Nintendo is that Chrom is the lead.

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#47745: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:37:45 AM

Here's my roster, by the way.

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TPPR10 Craving for fish from up north Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
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#47746: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:48:14 AM

Can we at very least agree that we want some one from Fire Emblem as a newcomer? We are seriously not going anywhere, especially if we are repeating the same points.

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#47747: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:50:58 AM

Well, it doesn't have to be a newcomer to me. I'd be fine with Roy back if he was changed up a bit.

I'd like a 3rd person, most preferably with a different weapon. Not just the moveset alone.

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TheSpaceJawa Since: Jun, 2013
#47748: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:54:41 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.

I'm talking Fire Emblem as a franchise and the idea that they've got Marth and Ike and potentially a third character that is theorized to be a third character who happens to be yet another "guy with sword".

KSonik Since: Jan, 2015
#47749: Jun 15th 2014 at 11:58:12 AM

Seriously, the only newcomer? We have enough boring non-Roy sword users already. Ugh. Good thing I don't trust leaks.

Roy doesn't have Grandfather Clause.

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

I'm actually fine with him as an actual character. I'm just happy that Ike didn't get replaced.

edited 15th Jun '14 12:02:41 PM by KSonik

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#47750: Jun 15th 2014 at 12:19:26 PM

I'm curious, was anybody here at the Best Buy Smash-Fest in Wheaton, Maryland? I wanted to know if any tropers were there...

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