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AceOfScarabs I am now a shiny stone~ from Singapore Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
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#49851: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:40:37 AM

She's had enough of the Luigi Death Stare.

The three finest things in life are to splat your enemies, drive them from their turf, and hear their lamentations as their rank falls!
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#49852: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:40:59 AM

So I watched the trailer again and I noticed Lucina was about to get her ass kicked before Robin saved her. Why do I get the feeling someone is going to scream sexism at that because Lucina needed a man to save her.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#49853: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:41:49 AM

So Chrom is part of Robin's final smash or what?

Because I'm looking at the Characters page for the SSB 4 characters and Chrom has his own separate folder…

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#49854: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:41:59 AM

To be fair, she was fighting Captain Falcon.

And it took like, Chrom and Robin working together to take him down.

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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#49855: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:42:27 AM

[up][up]The main site doesn't list him. He's not a character.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#49856: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:42:46 AM

[up][up][up]Nope, it's definitely just Lucina, Falcon and Robin.

edited 14th Jul '14 7:42:52 AM by edvedd

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Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#49857: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:43:03 AM

The only one Captain Falcon defeated is Chrom.

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Irene (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#49859: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:43:35 AM

Long story short, I do think Sal's leaker got severely early information, and with this, I really do think the rumor about being able to hack the SSB website to get the Mii Fighters name was true. Or he was fired after that name was and idea was created. But Chrom was later cut(due to Sakurai probably not thinking of a way to make him more original) for Robin, but still was a Final Smash so he appeared in some way, as he should, since he definitely deserves it.

Also, isn't Robin the true main character of Awakening, while Chrom is closer to a secondary, same with Lucina? He hit all 3 with one stone.

Shadow?
edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#49860: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:44:06 AM

I think Lucina didn't get the normal newcomer box on the site, because they didn't have room to stretch it again.

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NesClassic Meh-meh!? from Flyover Country Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: In another castle
Meh-meh!?
#49861: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:45:29 AM

Although Gematsu part 2 is false, is anyone else willing to bet we've got a Rhythm Heaven character? Maybe Marshal?

...or maybe someone caught wind of Gematsu and convinced everyone else to slip a Sneaky Spirit into the demo.

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Enlong Court Dragon from The Underground Facility Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Court Dragon
#49862: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:46:19 AM

Robin's in an interesting position in the story. Robin shares a deep connection to events surrounding the main villains of the story. Meanwhile, Lucina came to Chrom's land of Ylisse to prevent the calamity planned by the main villains. Chrom is important, but not so much as those two.

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Rinsankajugin Since: Feb, 2012
#49863: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:48:46 AM

It'd be funny if Sal was right for every character except Chrom. tongue

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#49864: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:49:31 AM

Re: Sexism at Lucina needing Robin to step in: For what it's worth, Chrom fared worse than her.

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Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#49865: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:50:39 AM

Chrom is the face of Awakening and arguably the de facto protagonist, but Robin is ends up being the main hero. I'd say the two of them are equally important when everything is taken together. Lucina meanwhile has plot importance above even Chrom, but gameplay wise she doesn't need to be kept alive. Chrom was the obvious choice, but all 3 were legit candidates. And look where we are now.

CassidyTheDevil Since: Jan, 2013
#49866: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:51:14 AM

I think the reason Lucina doesn't have an extra big banner is because Robin's artwork is also Lucina's (which makes sense). So they just didn't want to duplicate it.

She has a separate page on the website which says "newcomer".

edited 14th Jul '14 7:55:58 AM by CassidyTheDevil

Irene (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#49867: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:53:03 AM

Sal's leaker outright said Shulk was today. The leak is double dead now. If he didn't post that, I could believe something changed later, but he made it clear it was Shulk today, so... no, it doesn't matter. It's gone. Kaput. Yeah.

@Enlong: Ah, cool.

Also, a small story; Some time back, I got fairly disappointed in the roster. To the point that if Palutena and Pac-Man were revealed, same with Chrom, I'd probably forego the game and just say "meh". Probably pick up Project M etc. and make my own hacks. But then the Fire Nation attacked this happened. My hype has shot through the roof. Keep in mind after I saw the e3 stuff, I fell in love with how awesome the characters looked. Yes, I did not mind Palutena here. I think she looks a little eh, but she's still sure to be fun to play as. Mii Fighters were amazing, and Pac-Man seriously did look really fun.

So yeah, I'm hyped, and ready to put money down on it soon. Or just ask for it for my Birthday. >_>

Shadow?
Hashil Since: Aug, 2010
#49868: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:53:03 AM

They did choose male!Robin to to be her knight in far-too-elaborate threads, though.

But I really don't think it's sexist as much as typical anime crap. Like all these new characters.

edited 14th Jul '14 7:53:25 AM by Hashil

SpookyMask Since: Jan, 2011
#49869: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:56:32 AM

^*slaps you for dissing Awakening* tongue

Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#49870: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:57:34 AM

Hey guys, remember that Lucina portrait in the Amiibo section of E3? Looks like that was foreshadowing after all.

TechPowah Just a simple hero from the room down the hall Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
Just a simple hero
#49871: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:57:52 AM

OK, from what I gathered from Robin's moveset, it looks like the sword and certain normals change depending on which tome is equipped, but FE's weapon decay comes in to play with Robin having limited uses before tossing the tome (probably set by how many specials are used with each tome.) Lightning Magic gives Robin strong, slow hits, Wind Magic is for multi hits and makes the Neutral A a hold A, Dark Magic comes with a vampire drain from the Nosferatu spell, and Fire Magic is the basic loadout.

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TPPR10 Craving for fish from up north Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
Craving for fish
#49872: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:58:16 AM

So what is up with Robin and that jagged sword of his/her? Is it a stance system that you either use the sword or the tomes? Can Robin sometimes get the sword when calling for a new tome?

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Vgm3 This is the Monado's power! from Miami, Florida Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
Ogodei Fuck you, Fascist sympathizers from The front lines Since: Jan, 2011
Fuck you, Fascist sympathizers
#49874: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:59:14 AM

It was interesting that the Monolith Soft guy tweeted for this, ultimately to no end it seemed. Unless he too was following the rumors and was convinced it was Shulk, without being privy to any secret knowledge.

Diamite Rainy Echoes Since: Jul, 2013
Rainy Echoes
#49875: Jul 14th 2014 at 7:59:30 AM

Alright. Have seen the trailer. Oh yeah, Robin, Lucina, and Captain Falcon!

  • Chrom wasn't going to be playable the moment Captain Falcon kicked his butt.tongue Oh well, FS is better than not appearing at all.
  • Brings the thunder? Should've been "Tips the Scale!"tongue
  • So Robin uses a Bronze Sword and a Levin Sword, as well as the magics.

Hehehehe, excitement intensifies...

@Lucina with Palutena: First Lady Tiki, now Palutena?! Wow her standards are steep.

Conclusion: Lucina really loves powerful female authorities with green hair.tongue


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