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WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#59251: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:22:52 PM

That armor will perfectly protect that young lady.

Yup, no way she's going to have any problems under that big, sturdy armor.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:23:08 PM by WackyPancake

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
Pulse The Fool from Yadayadaville Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Fool
#59252: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:23:05 PM

I kinda wish more elements from the Prime trilogy made it into Samus' character design, but on the other hand, Samus' Power Suit design was one of the few things Other M did decently.

I really appreciate changing the stupid wedge heels on the Zero Suit into rocket boots, too.

[up]Cherche's (lack of) armor is easily the most egregious case in the game, but on the other hand, she's basically a maid on a dragon armed with an axe, so!

edited 26th Sep '14 3:24:26 PM by Pulse

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Blueblur21 Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#59253: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:23:37 PM

Oh HELL no. Cherche is the shit! Her armor design is just fine.

She doesn't need armor on her back anyways. She's riding a fucking dragon!

edited 26th Sep '14 3:24:05 PM by Blueblur21

Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#59254: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:25:03 PM

Yeah, I hate how no one complained about Samus's wedge heels, but her new rocket boots are the ones that got all the hate somehow.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:25:21 PM by Konkfan7

FullMoon feeling blue from Surface Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
feeling blue
#59255: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:25:35 PM

Cherche's armor is pretty silly, yeah, but as far as I know that's the only armor that looks like that. I'm still at the point after Lucina gets in your party, so I probably can't say much.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#59256: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:26:08 PM

... Yeah, no, that armour is stupid. There's literally no reason for the window on her back and thighs.

I think you're failing to realize that I can both like a character, and think the outfit the creators put them in is real dumb.

[up] Hers is one of the worst. But other characters have similar problems in smaller doses.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:27:23 PM by Mukora

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Null ... from ... Since: Apr, 2009
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#59257: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:26:24 PM

[up][up][up]I thought the wedge heels were the primary reason why the rocket heels drew so much ire. Anything related to Other M causes agony by association.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:26:36 PM by Null

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unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
#59258: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:26:32 PM

[up][up][up][up] The wedge heels she got in Other M? Because I've seen plenty of complaints about those.

EDIT: Also, what Mukora said.

Disliking aspects of a character's design and various choices writers and artists made regarding a character is not hating that character.

I mean, fictional characters aren't real people. They don't have feelings. Or souls.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:33:02 PM by unnoun

Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#59259: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:27:23 PM

... Huh. Alright.

Tarsen Since: Dec, 2009
#59260: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:28:59 PM

i often see scantily armored ladies in games and think "i would have no problem had they just not been wearing armor at all"

cherche is one of them.

i like her design, hell i like the backwindow. but the armor is overall pretty pointless and not that great looking either.

boob plate inspires the same reaction, incidentally.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:29:40 PM by Tarsen

ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#59261: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:29:39 PM

[up][up]The wedge heels that people hated so much they were replaced by rocket heels?

And that she was still shorter than every other character while wearing, in spite of being six feet tall?

edited 26th Sep '14 3:34:36 PM by ultimatepheer

unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
Blueblur21 Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#59263: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:30:09 PM

Well I for one like her armor design. The most ridiculous armor designs are the heroes. What the hell are they supposed to be? Linebackers?

FullMoon feeling blue from Surface Since: Jul, 2012 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
feeling blue
#59264: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:31:32 PM

I dunno, looking at Cordelia, she does leave some skin exposed, but it's hardly something I would complain about and hey, I think she looks pretty awesome like that. Though breast plates always have been rather silly for me.

Still, this discussion probably should go into the Fire Emblem thread considering we're discussing characters that aren't even in Smash in the first place.

WackyPancake from My computer. Since: May, 2011
#59265: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:32:26 PM

I mean, characters aren't real people. They don't have feelings. Or souls.

WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY ABOUT MY WAIFU?!

But yeah, I don't know whether Cherche is a good or bad character because I haven't played the game, but design-wise she's undeniably pretty silly.

[up] Cripes. That one's bad too.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:33:22 PM by WackyPancake

"I like girls, but now, it's about justice."
Tarsen Since: Dec, 2009
#59266: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:32:55 PM

the knight and cavalier armor often makes me just go "what?" but then i had to admit, at least they try to make use of armor.

the cavaliers protect themselves from decapitation (...not a problem horsemen usually face, i dont think) at the expense of wearing a toilet bowl; at that point i just have to give them props for being that dedicated to their life.

and then knights look like their armor is so heavy and impractical they wouldnt be able to move at all, and might even be crushed by their armor.

but fuck, thats probably as best you can armor yourself without wearing a helmet too.

Zelenal The Cat Knows Where It's At from Purrgatory Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Cat Knows Where It's At
#59267: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:33:49 PM

Cherche's a pretty cool character and good powerhouse for the first gen units.

But yeah, the armor designs are the worst they've ever been in Awakening. Pretty much every game prior had armor that was both awesome and practical (or at least practical).

edited 26th Sep '14 3:34:28 PM by Zelenal

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Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#59268: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:35:28 PM

[up]x2 Again, the worst part is they didn't look nearly that dumb in lrevious games.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
Tarsen Since: Dec, 2009
#59269: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:36:01 PM

though cherche's character kinda revolves around her dragon minerva.

eh, minerva is cool tho.

seriously tho, if someone is wearing no armor into war im just like "fine, fine. their choice" but the moment they put a tiny little bit of armor on i get kinda annoyed if they proceed to half-ass it. putting armor on is basically the statement of "im afraid for my life, so im going to protect myself" and then these slackers come along covering as little as is possible.

Pulse The Fool from Yadayadaville Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Fool
#59270: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:37:32 PM

I can't really get mad about how lightly armored Pegasus Knights are, considering their steeds don't come off as especially great at load-bearing.

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Blueblur21 Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#59271: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:37:34 PM

You know who has the best armor in the game?

unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
#59272: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:38:50 PM

I mean, leather armor that covers most of the body is still pretty light.

Tarsen Since: Dec, 2009
#59273: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:38:54 PM

it still seems like the best choice to put what little armor you can wear as a peg rider, on your hands and feet. your feet are the lower available target for melee weapons and your hands are going to get even closer when you fly down to spear a poor unfortunate soul.

that boobplate the peg riders have just baffles me. it doesnt really serve a purpose, even if boobplate ever was practical (which is is not and will never be)

edited 26th Sep '14 3:39:37 PM by Tarsen

Zelenal The Cat Knows Where It's At from Purrgatory Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Cat Knows Where It's At
#59274: Sep 26th 2014 at 3:39:10 PM

Well, there are times when you want light armor but you don't want to wear full plate mail because that both greatly slows you down and also hinders your movement. For example, take Ephraim's original design.

EDIT: Damn, this thread moves fast.

edited 26th Sep '14 3:39:50 PM by Zelenal

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