Octoling Hype Thread (prev. Assets in SplatNet)

[Noire]

I'm done hyping them up. So, done. At this point onward, I'll just main the Female Inkling and assume the Octoling will never be a thing. I'd be great if they do come out but the direct just blew. The only thing that I liked was the Dragon Quest announcements, I'll buy both of those.

 

[Demonic Labrys]

yeah maybe the octolings will be forgotten when December comes around... :(

 

[G1ng3rGar1]

I say we write them a letter :P

 

[Sqwiddles]

I knew the Octolings couldn't be shown now but I felt a bit sadden knowin' they ain't in it yet BUT! We still got Dec. AND 2k16 to look up!
Eee~! I just can't wait for the gear and maps!
I hope Dec. or Jan. will be the best months for Splatoon! oAo

 

[Heroine of Squids]

I'm done hyping them up. So, done. At this point onward, I'll just main the Female Inkling and assume the Octoling will never be a thing. I'd be great if they do come out but the direct just blew. The only thing that I liked was the Dragon Quest announcements, I'll buy both of those.

Me, too. I prefer playing as the female Inkling myself. Right now, I think it's best to not hype about the possibility of playable Octolings in the future. I still keep thinking they may not happen, but hey, maybe it'll be a miracle if they were actually playable for once.

 

[The Not So Dank Kid-Squid]

I'm about to break a blood vessel. Freakin Cloud for smash, more otaku bait with him speaking glorious Nipponese. Dammit, I just wanted Octolings. All I wanted, man.

 

[ThatBerkawitzSquid]

On the bright side, we did get a Smash Direct confirmed for December. I sense Inklings coming for Squidmas. If they have the Octolings as an alt costume (which they should), that would be the perfect time to announce the Octos (well you know, besides this Direct).

Also, 2.3 is coming out in less than two hours, featuring Museum d'Alfonsino (Pivot) and eventually, Mahi-Mahi Resort (Hiagari), which means Nikki will have a treasure trove of new things to find, like a newly updated Octoling model for example.

This Direct was underwhelming, but it could have been worse. We must not give up hope... It's not about whether they're coming, it's when...

Spoiler: Remember

 

[Heroine of Squids]

I'm about to break a blood vessel. Freakin Cloud for smash, more otaku bait with him speaking glorious Nipponese. Dammit, I just wanted Octolings. All I wanted, man.

Why does Nintendo keep pleasing the otakus anyway? It disturbs me.

Meh, at least we got new gear & stages coming up. *sighs*

 

[redacteddd]

2.3.0 gear hunting thread

 

[Grizabella]

I was dissapointed in the lack of splatoon news, but I'm still pumped for the new maps and gear. Was desperate for the new maps, and these look like nothing we've got. Can't wait to try them out.
I'm with ThatBerkawitzKid that its not a matter of whether Octolings are coming out, its when. Based on the evidence they definitely have something planned. I was kinda under the impression that they had planned to bring them out now, but something happened and they decided to hold back; maybe the models weren't the best they could be? Or they decided last minute to change them.
Either way, I think they're coming.

 

[Of Moose & Men]

Lol, I knew this was gonna happen. There was nothing explicitly saying we were ever getting Octolings. Not saying it's not possible, but everyone here is "disappointed" because of it. We just got 40 new pieces of gear and 2 new maps. What is there to be disappointed about?

 

[Sol64]

Dream stomped by nintendo it seems.

I guess the octoling hype will come next year.

 

[ThatBerkawitzSquid]

Lol, I knew this was gonna happen. There was nothing explicitly saying we were ever getting Octolings. Not saying it's not possible, but everyone here is "disappointed" because of it. We just got 40 new pieces of gear and 2 new maps. What is there to be disappointed about?

The fact that the Octoling models have been updated in almost every single update (even just balance patches like 2.2) is enough evidence that they're coming, for me anyway. With that said, I do think some here are taking things a little overboard. Octos aren't the only thing that matter in Splatoon, regardless of how AMAZING they would be to have. Like Moose said, we're getting 40 new pieces of gear (I've already fallen in love with a certain jacket) and 2 new maps (both of which look incredibly unique and fun). Octos are coming, just not now, and we'll still have Splatoon content steadily flowing to hold us over until then.

 

[G1ng3rGar1]

The fact that the Octoling models have been updated in almost every single update (even just balance patches like 2.2) is enough evidence that they're coming, for me anyway. With that said, I do think some here are taking things a little overboard. Octos aren't the only thing that matter in Splatoon, regardless of how AMAZING they would be to have. Like Moose said, we're getting 40 new pieces of gear (I've already fallen in love with a certain jacket) and 2 new maps (both of which look incredibly unique and fun). Octos are coming, just not now, and we'll still have Splatoon content steadily flowing to hold us over until then.

I know(I'm really loving these clothes), but Splatoon and Smash was really what I was looking forward to in the direct. I'll still keep on smashing until Octolings come!

 

[Flipz]

Why does Nintendo keep pleasing the otakus their core Japanese audience anyway? It disturbs me.

Nintendo has always catered primarily to the home market, we've just gotten spoiled recently with more Western - friendly decisions, and now the pendulum is swinging back the other way.

Also, "otaku" isn't really the word you're looking for, "otaku" just means "enthusiast" and by the Japanese use of the term many, many members of this site could be considered Splatoon otaku. Gaijin Goomba on YouTube has a really good short video on the subject, I suggest checking it out.
;-)

 

[Grizabella]

I know(I'm really loving these clothes), but Splatoon and Smash was really what I was looking forward to in the direct. I'll still keep on smashing until Octolings come!

I was defs a bit dissapointed that the splatoon coverage was so brief, but the hype for the new clothes and maps is high so I don't really mind. And they said they have updates for up till January, and considering the rate which they've been releasing things, thats a lot of content to look forward too! (But I understand the disappointment totally).
On a somewhat unrelated note, did anyone notice that splatnet changed it's map rotations? the museum was meant to be up for the next two rotations and now its completely changed :/

 

[Heroine of Squids]

Also, "otaku" isn't really the word you're looking for, "otaku" just means "enthusiast" and by the Japanese use of the term many, many members of this site could be considered Splatoon otaku. Gaijin Goomba on YouTube has a really good short video on the subject, I suggest checking it out.
;-)

Well, I'm stupid then. Thanks for informing me on this.

On a somewhat unrelated note, did anyone notice that splatnet changed it's map rotations? the museum was meant to be up for the next two rotations and now its completely changed :/

The museum stage will be out tomorrow.

 

[Grizabella]

Nintendo has always catered primarily to the home market, we've just gotten spoiled recently with more Western - friendly decisions, and now the pendulum is swinging back the other way.

Also, "otaku" isn't really the word you're looking for, "otaku" just means "enthusiast" and by the Japanese use of the term many, many members of this site could be considered Splatoon otaku. Gaijin Goomba on YouTube has a really good short video on the subject, I suggest checking it out.
;-)

IDK for me, if I want to play western games I'd play the triple A games by ubisoft and microsoft and other such companies that I don't remember. I like nintendo cause it's Japanese. The more japanesey it is, the better as far as I'm concerned :)

 

[Grizabella]

The museum stage will be out tomorrow.

Yeah that's what I thought as well! But splatnet had that it would be in the next rotation, except now it's not haha.
Glad I nabbed a screenshot before it changed https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=f3d6bfb90939a00301189152576c15a3&oe=56477F9D
Dammit Nintendo you got me hyped for nothing XD
EDIT: Sorry the screenshot is massive.

 

[Hero of Lime]

Well, there is one nice thing to come out of the lack of Octolings. This thread can still keep going strong. I imagine this thread will die when it does happen. Hype, like life, it fleeting. XD