Hello everyone, and welcome to the topic dedicated to my picks for Brawls... with pictures!
Now, I know what you're thinking:
However, when someone actually thinks their lists through, and provides reasons the characters should be in and why they'd be great (and other things of that nature), I leave it open. I've done it several times, and you can go back and check if you don't believe me.
Why do I leave these topics open? Because, unlike a simple list, topics of this nature can spark real discussions on which kinds of character can and can't (and should and shouldn't) be included in the game, which is exactly what this room was created for. So with all of that in mind, I present to you, the following.
I've spread it out over four posts, because I can't remember the image limit per post, but this should be adequate. I've grouped the four sets of characters into four distinct groups: Likely Characters, Fairly Likely Characters, Improbable but Not Impossible Characters, and No Chance in Hell Characters that Should Be In. Keep in mind, these distinct classes do not mean that I like the characters any less. I've taken the characters that I think should be in the most, and then I weighed them on how much of a chance they really have. Just because a character has no chance in hell doesn't mean I love them any less. Also, keep in mind as you read the following that my picks for returning characters to Brawl are all of them except: Roy, Dr. Mario, Pichu, and Young Link. So here we go!
Likely Characters
Diddy Kong
Ah yes, Diddy (WITHOUT Dixie). He's been a staple of the Donkey Kong franchise almost as long as the big DK himself. There's no question that the original Donkey Kong (the game) is one of the most influential games of all time, and Diddy didn't appear there, nor in either of the original Donkey Kong's sequels. But starting with Donkey Kong Country (where most of the current DK lore comes from), Diddy has been appearing side by side with the big man. He's got plenty of potential, from his guitar (pictured above), to his peanut pop-guns, to his jetpack. His moveset practically writes itself, and if Diddy doesn't appear in the game, it'll be a true travesty.
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If you're wondering what this is, it's so that you don't see pictures of characters before you're ready to read about them.
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Krystal
Here's a controversial one. Adapted from a scrapped Rare game, the adventures of the Starfox gang that involve Krystal are usually seen as lackluster at best. However, there's no question that using her staff from Dinosaur Planet (pictured above) would make her a great fighter in Brawl. There are a lot of people clamoring for spear characters from Fire Emblem, but wouldn't a magical staff play very similarly to a spear? Not to mention the staff's powers. Krystal would be a great addition.
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Dedede
King Dedede, the big penguin himself. He's a very likely character who is also a penguin. Penguins are great. The more penguins Brawl has, the better. Have I mentioned that he's a penguin? And that penguins rule?
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Ridley
One of Samus' most recognizable enemies, and he's appeared almost as many times as she has. People have mentioned Kraid, or Metroids being Samus' main enemy, but in reality, Ridley has only NOT appeared in two Metroid games. He's almost always present to torment and try to destroy Samus in some way. And throughout his many appearances, he has amassed a large number of moves that could easily be used in the game. And despite his fearsome appearance, he is also highly intelligent, making him that much more interesting.
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Sonic
Yep, everyone's favorite blue blur (because, let's face it, he's the only one). Possibly the most controversial possible addition to the game, but I fully support Sonic 100%. He's almost as much a part of Nintendo's history (to Americans anyway) as Mario himself, and the two have been bitter rivals for years. Another moveset that practically writes itself, Sonic would be an excellent character addition. A super-fast combo character with little knockback abilities.
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Balloon Fighter
The Balloon Fighter, you ask? Yes, the Balloon Fighter, I reply. The Balloon Fighter was rumored to be appearing in Melee (rumors go on to say he was actually playable in the beta version of the game). If you can't see him working in the game, I ask you, have you ever played his game? Yes, it is rather limited, but taking away his infinite flying ability (much like they did to Kirby), the Balloon Fighter could easily make a great character. Giving him some other attacks wouldn't be completely out of the question either.
Now, I know what you're thinking:
There's a simple answer for that, and it's that I don't always close topics like these. When someone just makes a list of the characters they want to see, I close it, because FlipTroopa's "Argue YOUR Final Roster!" topic adequately covers simple lists of characters people want to see.you said:But McFox, you don't allow topics like these! You always close these right away, so why do you get to make one???!1
However, when someone actually thinks their lists through, and provides reasons the characters should be in and why they'd be great (and other things of that nature), I leave it open. I've done it several times, and you can go back and check if you don't believe me.
Why do I leave these topics open? Because, unlike a simple list, topics of this nature can spark real discussions on which kinds of character can and can't (and should and shouldn't) be included in the game, which is exactly what this room was created for. So with all of that in mind, I present to you, the following.
I've spread it out over four posts, because I can't remember the image limit per post, but this should be adequate. I've grouped the four sets of characters into four distinct groups: Likely Characters, Fairly Likely Characters, Improbable but Not Impossible Characters, and No Chance in Hell Characters that Should Be In. Keep in mind, these distinct classes do not mean that I like the characters any less. I've taken the characters that I think should be in the most, and then I weighed them on how much of a chance they really have. Just because a character has no chance in hell doesn't mean I love them any less. Also, keep in mind as you read the following that my picks for returning characters to Brawl are all of them except: Roy, Dr. Mario, Pichu, and Young Link. So here we go!
Likely Characters
Diddy Kong
Ah yes, Diddy (WITHOUT Dixie). He's been a staple of the Donkey Kong franchise almost as long as the big DK himself. There's no question that the original Donkey Kong (the game) is one of the most influential games of all time, and Diddy didn't appear there, nor in either of the original Donkey Kong's sequels. But starting with Donkey Kong Country (where most of the current DK lore comes from), Diddy has been appearing side by side with the big man. He's got plenty of potential, from his guitar (pictured above), to his peanut pop-guns, to his jetpack. His moveset practically writes itself, and if Diddy doesn't appear in the game, it'll be a true travesty.
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.
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.
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If you're wondering what this is, it's so that you don't see pictures of characters before you're ready to read about them.
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Krystal
Here's a controversial one. Adapted from a scrapped Rare game, the adventures of the Starfox gang that involve Krystal are usually seen as lackluster at best. However, there's no question that using her staff from Dinosaur Planet (pictured above) would make her a great fighter in Brawl. There are a lot of people clamoring for spear characters from Fire Emblem, but wouldn't a magical staff play very similarly to a spear? Not to mention the staff's powers. Krystal would be a great addition.
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Dedede
King Dedede, the big penguin himself. He's a very likely character who is also a penguin. Penguins are great. The more penguins Brawl has, the better. Have I mentioned that he's a penguin? And that penguins rule?
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Penguin...
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Ridley
One of Samus' most recognizable enemies, and he's appeared almost as many times as she has. People have mentioned Kraid, or Metroids being Samus' main enemy, but in reality, Ridley has only NOT appeared in two Metroid games. He's almost always present to torment and try to destroy Samus in some way. And throughout his many appearances, he has amassed a large number of moves that could easily be used in the game. And despite his fearsome appearance, he is also highly intelligent, making him that much more interesting.
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Sonic
Yep, everyone's favorite blue blur (because, let's face it, he's the only one). Possibly the most controversial possible addition to the game, but I fully support Sonic 100%. He's almost as much a part of Nintendo's history (to Americans anyway) as Mario himself, and the two have been bitter rivals for years. Another moveset that practically writes itself, Sonic would be an excellent character addition. A super-fast combo character with little knockback abilities.
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Balloon Fighter
The Balloon Fighter, you ask? Yes, the Balloon Fighter, I reply. The Balloon Fighter was rumored to be appearing in Melee (rumors go on to say he was actually playable in the beta version of the game). If you can't see him working in the game, I ask you, have you ever played his game? Yes, it is rather limited, but taking away his infinite flying ability (much like they did to Kirby), the Balloon Fighter could easily make a great character. Giving him some other attacks wouldn't be completely out of the question either.