Splatoon Direct
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Setnaro X
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So far, Splatoon is coming out just fine. I just hate the fact that so many of the content is locked away and won't be available until a later date. At least it's free. I can't say the same thing about the Amiibos though.
suavevillain
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Okay that direct made me happy. It will have a legit type of party system and custom lobbies. I can deal with no vc now and be happy.
Flying_Tortoise
Sushi Chef
Super happy about the direct. Glad to see the matchmaking improved in August (wish it was sooner) but the competitive community can breathe a huge sigh of relief. WE LIVIN BABY!!!
Also ..DEMO HYPE!!
Just need one more piece of info and Splatoon is absolutely golden (how offline tourney setups will happen), but we'll find out soon enough
Also ..DEMO HYPE!!
Just need one more piece of info and Splatoon is absolutely golden (how offline tourney setups will happen), but we'll find out soon enough
FatReuniclus
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Uh-huh... I guess Link can't be playable anymore, seeing as he has a Mii costume...
Setnaro X
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Right, because it's not like Link was in the game to begin with. OH WAIT.
FatReuniclus
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Simply pointing out that Miis have no effect on real characters and the chances they have.
Flying_Tortoise
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It doesn't prove anything really.
Nintendo will highly consider Inklings. This is a new IP that would gain status as high as StarFox, Kirby, DK, and other if they are in Smash. Ok mb not as high a status but it'll definitely give them the publicity they need to get to that level.
It just makes sense for Nintendo to do it. Why would you not advertise their successful new project by putting them in smash.
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Nintendo will highly consider Inklings. This is a new IP that would gain status as high as StarFox, Kirby, DK, and other if they are in Smash. Ok mb not as high a status but it'll definitely give them the publicity they need to get to that level.
It just makes sense for Nintendo to do it. Why would you not advertise their successful new project by putting them in smash.
edit: grammar stuff
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Everything I was concerned about was addressed. Gear perks are random and can be rerolled, meaning us style folks can still get the perks we want (at least eventually). New levels, new modes, more concrete weapon examples, and PLAYABLE DEMO WHAT
Waiting until August to have private matches with friends is going to suck. I just want to play Turf War with friends a few times, with them actually on my team too! Not randomized. I don't want that at all. A lot of the direct was pretty good, though I am a little disappointed that there's a lot of RNG when it comes to perks.
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This. I'm worried competitive team on team (or 'clan') battles might not be a thing until the August update.
WaifuRaccoonBL
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So overall, hype direct. Splatoon seems to have a nice set of starting content.
I find it odd how they are handling the additional content. Some of it looked finished, and yet they are holding it off? Uhhhh...
I wanted to use the ink brush. : (
I think the kick in the gut was the mii costumes though. Now I feel as though I have to buy the game physically. But I wanted to buy amiibos AND it would be way more convenient to not have to switch disc. Being able to instantly play it after turning on my wii u would be really helpful.
Lastly, Inklings aren't deconfirmed. There is absolutely no evidence what so ever that to support this. There is way more evidence opposing this theory. Like how Mewtwo and Lucas having trophies and yet still becoming dlc characters later on. Or how that it doesn't make sense to not give players options. Like, why COULDN'T someone dress up like an Inkling with their miis and play as the Inklings? There is no argument saying they can't coexist.
I find it odd how they are handling the additional content. Some of it looked finished, and yet they are holding it off? Uhhhh...
I wanted to use the ink brush. : (
I think the kick in the gut was the mii costumes though. Now I feel as though I have to buy the game physically. But I wanted to buy amiibos AND it would be way more convenient to not have to switch disc. Being able to instantly play it after turning on my wii u would be really helpful.
Lastly, Inklings aren't deconfirmed. There is absolutely no evidence what so ever that to support this. There is way more evidence opposing this theory. Like how Mewtwo and Lucas having trophies and yet still becoming dlc characters later on. Or how that it doesn't make sense to not give players options. Like, why COULDN'T someone dress up like an Inkling with their miis and play as the Inklings? There is no argument saying they can't coexist.
theblackbird
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Heard on the grapevine that the Mii costumes will be purchaseable in due time. I wouldn't worry about that.
Thought it was interesting to compare the EU and NA directs. The approach to humour was... Oh jeeze. Painful on both ends. : p But I do love puns.
The main differences were that the Splatfests are confirmed to be region-wide events. I believe the first splatfest for EU is Rock v Pop, NA is Dog v Cats, and Japan is Rice v Bread. Haha.
Second was when I realised that towards the end, the EU stream showed Splatoon plates for the New 3DS while the US stream just chatted about the Squid Researchers showing up in their labcoats in-game during the demo; wasn't mentioned in the EU stream at all, but still. Content differences and all that.
Nothing huge, and just quick observations.
Much hype after this.
The main differences were that the Splatfests are confirmed to be region-wide events. I believe the first splatfest for EU is Rock v Pop, NA is Dog v Cats, and Japan is Rice v Bread. Haha.
Second was when I realised that towards the end, the EU stream showed Splatoon plates for the New 3DS while the US stream just chatted about the Squid Researchers showing up in their labcoats in-game during the demo; wasn't mentioned in the EU stream at all, but still. Content differences and all that.
Nothing huge, and just quick observations.
Much hype after this.
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That doesn't address anyone's actual complaints, the problem is competitive Splatoon is essentially delayed for three months, when it was assumed it would be available day 1 or at least close to release. Some people want to play with their friends right off the bat and not wait till August to buy the game after everyone else has it.
theblackbird
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You can play with your friends, just the teams are random.
(Sorry for stoking the flames, but I'm pretty much legit an android about these sorts of things, and it's difficult for me to understand why folks are so riled up. Not in a condescending 'I'm better than you' way, there's a serious mental disconnect that's not letting me get it, I think. But I want to try.)
(Sorry for stoking the flames, but I'm pretty much legit an android about these sorts of things, and it's difficult for me to understand why folks are so riled up. Not in a condescending 'I'm better than you' way, there's a serious mental disconnect that's not letting me get it, I think. But I want to try.)
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I feel it's similar to how Smash 3DS came out and we needed to wait for the Wii U version.
I'd much rather have the game and have time to learn it than I would for Splatoon to get delayed until August.
These next few months will be spent learning the game and its weapons and whatnot and then when August comes around we can really begin playing.
I get the frustration but any kind of competitive splatoon held right after the game comes out would just be people flopping about in unexplored areas.