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Would Ridley finally become playable character?

  • Yes!!

    Votes: 294 40.9%
  • No!!

    Votes: 135 18.8%
  • Enough with Ridley discussion

    Votes: 290 40.3%

  • Total voters
    719
  • Poll closed .
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While in the original Snes trilogy he was blacked out, the gba ports added intro featuring him. Plus you also have him showing up in nearly every episode of the now cult DKC cartoon, plus's he's upper prominent in dk64(unskippible intro, multiple cutscenes), and there were a few other more prominent spinoff appearances including a few playable ones. Oh and the Japanese manga that's a wierd fusion of dk64 and the cartoon

He's on the table of contents in the manual of DKC2 actually. http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/...y_2-_Diddy-s_Kong_Quest_-_1995_-_Nintendo.pdf

And remember the cabin in DKC2, in the first level, where you get the letter from K. Rool. That namedrops him, establishes the story that DK is kidnapped and being held for ransom for bananas. And pretty sure K. Rool is referenced by Cranky, Wrinkly, Swanky, and Funky. In japan, the first world is also called King K. Rool's ship since the Gangplank Galleon has no special name. Not to mention his face is on the island itself. He has a lot of presence in DKC2! In some ways, DKC2 stars the Kremlings and K. Rool like it stars Diddy and Dixie.
 

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NewGuy

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Incidentally - this is a last call for the "1 from each franchise ballot". Memoryman might be pleased with one of the results...

If your still accepting submissions Id like to throw my hat into the ring.

Mario: Paper Mario
Donkey Kong: Dixie Kong
F-Zero: Black Bull
Zelda: Impa
Fire Emblem: Lyn
Animal Crossing: KK Sider
Pokémon: Discidueye
Star Fox: Krystal
Wario: Ashley
Final Fantasy: Terra
Street Fighter: Ken
Bayonetta: Rodin
Kid Icarus: Madusa
Xenoblade: Elma
Wii Fit: Wii Fit Balance Board
Kirby: bandana dee
Mega Man: Bass
Earthbound: Porky
Sonic: Tails
Metroid: Ridley
Retro Rep: Mach RIder
promoted smash reference: Lip

may have added a section or two, hope that's not against the rules.
 

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People are probably still upset thinking Libre took Hawluchas spot in Pokken. I can only imagine the sheer salt pile if it happened in smash.

I just love the energy and animation behind Pikachu Libre in Pokken. Has a lot of weight to it's moveset even though it's tiny. Hypes up the crowd and would be an amazing smash character.
 

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16th Place - LYN - Fire Emblem series

The Mani Katti's chosen owner, Lyn takes the #16 spot. Lyn, short for Lyndis, starred as one of the three main protagonist in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, known in the West as just Fire Emblem. The first Fire Emblem game to reach the West, Lyn was also one of the first Lords you took control of in the game- alongside Hector and Eliwood (otherwise known as the father of Smash's own Roy). She's made cameo appearances since then- showing up in non-canon roles in FE: Awakening DLC and Fire Emblem Heroes, as well as in Smash twice as an assist trophy. Lyn wields the Mani Katti, a blade similar to a rapier- and fans believe her style of sword fighting, movement and bow use would be a lot different compared to the other Fire Emblem characters. Lyn could face issues though, as many feel the sword-using Fire Emblem characters have taken too much of the roster. If all of Smash for 3DS/Wii U return, there's a chance Lyn won't be able to differentiate herself enough to make the cut.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Fire Emblem (2003)
LAST APPEARANCE: Fire Emblem Warriors (2017)
SMASH APPEARANCES: Trophy (Brawl, 3DS, Wii U), Assist Trophy (Brawl, 3DS/U), Sticker (Brawl)

Kumikmical said:
Honestly, say what you will about Fire Emblem characters and there being too many of them and all but I'm really hoping Lyn gets in this time. She'd be the hype character for me (+ whatever obscure, unexpected wtf pick Sakurai goes with this time). I'd main her even if she ends up bottom of the tier list.

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I will buy a hundred copies of Lyn is playable.

Your sins of the day: "I secretly wished the next Smash would be a Sakurai directed Fire Emblem characters only game."

"I've spammed Ike's up b."

"I want more Fire Emblem characters."

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17. Goku
 
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So there's the results for a properly done poll based on fair metrics for the best veterans and the best new characters. But I want to assess other factors. Once a day I will ask for which veteran and which Smash contender most meets silly criteria.

So for day 1

Which Smash Bros character would you like to hug you most? HUG only - this is a PG board.

Veteran - Kirby. Come on, he's so cute, fluffy, and innocent.

Unannounced - As much as I'd like to cry into Birdo's arms and vent about my life problems, I'd probably go Isabelle, because she looks like the kind of dog that would be welcoming and understanding.
 

BGBW

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People predicted that those characters would happens from Smash 4 Prediction Contest (It's an example to get the idea from Smash Community. Some people do believe that Shulk and Mega Man have a shot at getting in the game, along with your listed characters.)

Palutena - 66.39%
Shulk - 64.71%
Little Mac - 60.51%
Mega Man - 58.83%
Pac-Man - 57.15%
Bayonetta - 31.10%
Pokemon X/Y - 29.42%
Bowser Jr. - 22.69%
Mii - 20.17%
Lucina - 13.45%
Dark Pit - 9.25%
Robin - 5.89%
Rosalina - 4.21%
Ryu - 4.21%
Duck Hunt Dog - 3.36%
Villager - 0.84%
Cloud - 0.84%
Wii Fit Trainer - 0%
Corrin - 0%
Ah, good to have some numbers. So if we anything over 50% was a typical guess by the community (and we're ignoring that some of this really just a wishlist) then I wasn't far off, and it's definitely not 75%. Surprised so many were confident in Shulk, but I'm even more surprised how low the Miis are!
 

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So I found out today that the fan translated version of Famicom Detective Club is actually the SNES version of the second game, and not the Famicom Disk System version. As I won't be playing it on my Famicom, this means that Ayumi Tachibana is now deconfirmed for Smash.

In other news, the car from 3D Hot Rally is confirmed for Smash. It will play just like Hornet in Fighters Megamix.

So there's the results for a properly done poll based on fair metrics for the best veterans and the best new characters. But I want to assess other factors. Once a day I will ask for which veteran and which Smash contender most meets silly criteria.

So for day 1

Which Smash Bros character would you like to hug you most? HUG only - this is a PG board.

Veteran - Kirby. Come on, he's so cute, fluffy, and innocent.

Unannounced - As much as I'd like to cry into Birdo's arms and vent about my life problems, I'd probably go Isabelle, because she looks like the kind of dog that would be welcoming and understanding.

Veteran: Jigglypuff!

Unannounced: Mimikyu!
 

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So goku is pretty much the Waluigi of smash 5? An unpopular character choice in one game that ends up being unironically hyped up for the sequel? who was before him? That image of him makes me sooo mad lmao.


Lyn would be a great pick. But Ashley would be my choice if Sakurai were to only promote one character from assist trophy status.
 

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So goku is pretty much the Waluigi of smash 5? An unpopular character choice in one game that ends up being unironically hyped up for the sequel? who was before him? That image of him makes me sooo mad lmao.


Lyn would be a great pick. But Ashley would be my choice if Sakurai were to only promote one character from assist trophy status.

Watch people unironically stan Steve in the next Smash cycle
 

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Emily Rogers is claiming that this roster will truly be the ultimate Smash Bros roster that will make a lot of people very happy. I don't know what to get from this as my most wanted choice has mixed reception, but I really hope this implies that Nintendo are trying to please as many people as possible!

If this claim is true then Daisy's chances have shot up from 50% to 86%.
 
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BGBW

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I've said it once, and I'll say it again. They could add anyone, even Mr Blobby, and people would be hype and jump out of their seats.
 

lvl 99 Pixel

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you guys just brought back repressed memories of weird/creepy ass British tv shows and I don't like it :(
Theres easily enough weird characters to have their own smashlike
 
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Your Imagination
Ed The Duck
Gordon The Gopher
Otis The Aardvark
Roland The Rat
Zippy
Orville
Emu
Sage & Onion
Larry The Loafer
Basil Brush
Badger
Cuddles the Monkey
Sooty
Flat Eric
Monkey

Feat. Guest appearances by;
Kermit [Muppets] (US)
Me [Your Imagination]
Johnny [HachiPochi Station] (JP)

Let's rock!

Come on, rat fans!
 

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Ed The Duck
Gordon The Gopher
Otis The Aardvark
Roland The Rat
Zippy
Orville
Emu
Sage & Onion
Larry The Loafer
Basil Brush
Badger
Cuddles the Monkey
Sooty
Flat Eric
Monkey

Feat. Guest appearances by;
Kermit [Muppets] (US)
Me [Your Imagination]
Johnny [HachiPochi Station] (JP)

Let's rock!

Come on, rat fans!

Bananas in Pyjamas creepy ice climber clone
 

raterpillar

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Is there something about Smash that makes big characters unworkable? There are a ton of fighting games with ludicrous size differences, like a Servbot vs a Sentinel match - and the aforementioned giant characters in TvC.
It would make a lot of types of stages unworkable ... but these are also the bad types of stages with itty-bitty platforms, so it's win-win. EDIT: ok, I forgot Hyrule Temple. Hmmm.
You could do some cool things with the idea like the big character actually acting as a platform when you stand on it instead of being footstooled.
Mid-air platforms that awkwardly clip through larger character could be dealt with in a different way - like the big character just goes in front of them and they go semi-transparent so it's doesn't look fugly.
 

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Ed The Duck
Gordon The Gopher
Otis The Aardvark
Roland The Rat
Zippy
Orville
Emu
Sage & Onion
Larry The Loafer
Basil Brush
Badger
Cuddles the Monkey
Sooty
Flat Eric
Monkey

Feat. Guest appearances by;
Kermit [Muppets] (US)
Me [Your Imagination]
Johnny [HachiPochi Station] (JP)

Let's rock!

Come on, rat fans!
No Sweep or George? Where is the Button Moon representation? What about that shitty dragon from Puddle Lane? Metal Mickey? Special Patrol Group? Disgusting.
 

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Despite the fact that it would get rid of unique moveset and just be sword users, I wouldn't mind the FE representation being Marth and the original 4 Choose Your Legend characters, aka Lyn, Lucina, Ike, and Roy.

...maybe replace Roy with someone else.
 

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Is there something about Smash that makes big characters unworkable? There are a ton of fighting games with ludicrous size differences, like a Servbot vs a Sentinel match - and the aforementioned giant characters in TvC.
It would make a lot of types of stages unworkable ... but these are also the bad types of stages with itty-bitty platforms, so it's win-win. EDIT: ok, I forgot Hyrule Temple. Hmmm.
You could do some cool things with the idea like the big character actually acting as a platform when you stand on it instead of being footstooled.
Mid-air platforms that awkwardly clip through larger character could be dealt with in a different way - like the big character just goes in front of them and they go semi-transparent so it's doesn't look fugly.
If this is in reference to Ridley - the 'too big' comments are just the nice way of putting things, to avoid hurting people's feelings. The real reason Ridley ain't getting in is cos he's 'too ugly' for Smash.
 

memoryman3

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Is there something about Smash that makes big characters unworkable? There are a ton of fighting games with ludicrous size differences, like a Servbot vs a Sentinel match - and the aforementioned giant characters in TvC.
It would make a lot of types of stages unworkable ... but these are also the bad types of stages with itty-bitty platforms, so it's win-win. EDIT: ok, I forgot Hyrule Temple. Hmmm.
You could do some cool things with the idea like the big character actually acting as a platform when you stand on it instead of being footstooled.
Mid-air platforms that awkwardly clip through larger character could be dealt with in a different way - like the big character just goes in front of them and they go semi-transparent so it's doesn't look fugly.

Platforms. Smash has platforms and other fighting games do not.
 

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Going by the GameExplain video, I definitely think Cappy could replace Mario's current grab.

And a possible form of recovery too. Would be a neat callback to the advanced techniques Mario could pull off in Odyssey
 

BGBW

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I just see this being a new taunt:

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Not even necessarily with Cappy's eyes included.
 

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Sorry, Emily, but that's not cool. "Leaking" without concretely saying anything is what people with fake leaks that don't want to be proven wrong do.
 

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16th Place - LYN - Fire Emblem series

The Mani Katti's chosen owner, Lyn takes the #16 spot. Lyn, short for Lyndis, starred as one of the three main protagonist in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, known in the West as just Fire Emblem. The first Fire Emblem game to reach the West, Lyn was also one of the first Lords you took control of in the game- alongside Hector and Eliwood (otherwise known as the son of Smash's own Roy). She's made cameo appearances since then- showing up in non-canon roles in FE: Awakening DLC and Fire Emblem Heroes, as well as in Smash twice as an assist trophy. Lyn wields the Mani Katti, a blade similar to a rapier- and fans believe her style of sword fighting, movement and bow use would be a lot different compared to the other Fire Emblem characters. Lyn could face issues though, as many feel the sword-using Fire Emblem characters have taken too much of the roster. If all of Smash for 3DS/Wii U return, there's a chance Lyn won't be able to differentiate herself enough to make the cut.

FIRST APPEARANCE: Fire Emblem (2003)
LAST APPEARANCE: Fire Emblem Warriors (2017)
SMASH APPEARANCES: Trophy (Brawl, 3DS, Wii U), Assist Trophy (Brawl, 3DS/U), Sticker (Brawl)





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"I've spammed Ike's up b."

"I want more Fire Emblem characters."

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17. Goku

Lyn! Yay!

(Also, Eliwood is Roy's dad, not Roy's son.)
 

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High School me had the whiplash of a lifetime when I loaded up the Brawl dojo and saw Lyn got added...but as an assist trophy.

I do have some hope again for her. With her popularity coming to light with the mobile game (popularity poll +multiple banners) and the FE Warriors appearance I'm excited but with expectations in check.

Only other fighter I really want is Ridley and hey maybe that'll happen too.
please ;-;
 

SieteBlanco

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I think that if Emily or Stealth or Vergeben had actual verifiable info, we'd be getting stuff leaked seriously by the media. Unless they all got scared by Gematsu's "miss" from their 4 reporting.
 

KRBM

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Soo based on the more trustworthy rumours, the roster looks like this:

- everyone from Smash 4, inc DLC
- Inklings
- Ice Climbers
- Ridley
- Simon Belmont

I'm disappointed by the lack of rumours around ARMS characters
 
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