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Pokemoniac [2020-03-28 21:35:43 +0000 UTC]
You have his left arm and left leg both forward, they should be opposites
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ThePowerPlayer [2018-12-01 18:20:02 +0000 UTC]
Earthbound is one of many series I don't have a personal connection with, but respect and know a decent amount about. As far as I know it's also one of the only Nintendo franchises (probably one of the few video game franchises ever) to officially be discontinued-just a weird distinction I noticed.
As far as becoming his own character (assuming Sakurai doesn't surprise people with new Echo Characters) I can see some liberties being aken to make him distinct, and I'm sure that there's at least one more unique location in the original Earthbound to make into a stage. Same with music. Similarities in design could be a problem-Sakurai's updated characters like Simon and K.Rool for Smash, but I wouldn't want him to deviate too much from his design... a bit of a pickle.
If not Ninten, Porky or the Masked Men would be the simplest alternatives... but considering what I know about the Masked Man, I think Porky would make the most sense. He was already in Brawl's Subspace Emissary, and Sakurai's a big Earthbound fan, so why not?
Also, with how many franchises are making it to Switch, I wonder if we'll eventually get some form of Mother 3 (or Earthbound _______ when it's given an official translation). At the very least, it would be cool if the original Earthbound made it to the Switch Online Service.
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professorfandango In reply to ThePowerPlayer [2018-12-02 12:59:04 +0000 UTC]
I hope it's only a matter of time until we get a localised Mother 3, and packing it into a complete trilogy would be a great way to do it. Maybe include some concept art, that kind of thing.
In fact, I can't believe that even now Mother 3 has no official character artwork at all! It's a shame that all of the spirits have to use low definition sprites.
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ThePowerPlayer In reply to professorfandango [2018-12-04 06:51:46 +0000 UTC]
I think a big Mother/Earthbound collection would be the simplest solution, maybe remastered visually-something like with Street Fighters, having hand drawn graphics with options like toggling between that and the original artstyle. The Nintendo Online is being relegated to NES titles (which could change, but I won't assume that's the case) so releasing it through there isn't likely. Earthbound made a significant splash on the Wii U when it came out there, and Nintendo went out of their way to translate and announce Earthbound Beginnings. Between the memes and the proof, it's obvious they know the demand is there, even if it's from a niche but dedicated fanbase. I've got to assume timing was a bit of a problem, especially since things didn't work out with the Wii U when they seemed to be giving the series a bit of a push again in the West.
Trying to avoid spoilers for Spirits, so I have to ask-are even the clay figures from Mother 3 not included for the Spirits? That would definitely be a shame, especially with Sakurai going further with the references thanks to Lucas' Final Smash.
Also, I kind of came to terms with the stock artwork being used to mitigate work hours on trophies. As much as I would prefer original artwork that looked nicer, or full 3D models, I have to assume getting them for every character included in Smash as Spirits may not be worthwhile, especially when it comes to super obscure references NO ONE would get. I'm also kind of liking the way the art selection is done, since I get to see all sorts of art styles from games and developers from years past-especially when it's similar art styles that changed over time, like Pokemon.
Not ideal obviously, but it was a reasonable compromise to me. Honestly, it makes adding more Spirits later on way more feasible too for any new games that come out afterwards.
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professorfandango In reply to ThePowerPlayer [2018-12-04 07:37:18 +0000 UTC]
Well Nintendo didn't actually go "out of their way" to translate Earthbound Beginnings, it was translated when it was first made but never ultimately released in the west, so they were just using the old translation:Β earthbound.fandom.com/wiki/Earβ¦
Unfortunately there were no clay figures made for Mother 3, unless you know something I don't - the only ones I've ever seen have been fan art.
And yes! There is already evidence of new spirits being added after the game's release so I'd love to see regular additions.
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gabiwis2004 [2018-11-30 18:39:54 +0000 UTC]
Cute boi best boi
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JadeBladeGamer22 [2018-11-27 23:17:03 +0000 UTC]
You never cease to amaze!
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PaperMatt202 [2018-11-27 23:05:36 +0000 UTC]
I'd like Ninten playable, that way all the EarthBound/MOTHER protagonists will be in Smash!
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V01DED-ACC0UNT [2018-11-27 20:07:36 +0000 UTC]
Great job with this! I like the take on his eyes. There is one bit of equipment that he wore in a old commercial, a handkerchief/scarf thing. Personally I don't think he would have worked as an echo because in the game he learns no offence PSI. That always made me picture him using moves that buff his or lower opponent's stats and using all the items like the boomerang.
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professorfandango In reply to V01DED-ACC0UNT [2018-11-30 19:14:00 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I mentioned the commercial already.
The thing is, Ness and Lucas don't learn offensive PSI either so I don't think that's any reason to discount Ninten as an Echo but I do think something more relevant to the character would be nice.
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WigiEB [2018-11-27 19:21:10 +0000 UTC]
Thereβs actually loads of speculation for Porky being in the dlc to celebrate Motherβs 30th Anniversary, so Iβm Crossing my fingers and praying he gets in.
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professorfandango In reply to WigiEB [2018-11-30 19:14:26 +0000 UTC]
Hoho, that sound pretty far fetched to me but I'd be ecstatic to discover it was true!
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WigiEB In reply to professorfandango [2018-11-30 19:25:46 +0000 UTC]
So would I! He is pretty unlikely, and idk why Nintendo would celebrate a series that only has 3 games, especially one that isnβt localized, without making a new game, because the original creator said he was never working on another EB game, but itβd be great to see a Remake of Mother 3, and maybe a localized version of the original can be included!
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