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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:34 pm

Noah wrote:
Ranmaru Rei wrote:Yeah, it is really pity that Guilty Gear engine does not allow alternate costumes...
Oh so that's is something with their engine? Is not like they are being uninspired? :?
Yes, it is. Actually, kinda because it is still Unreal engine, but… I'm too lazy to explain it by myself, so, I just quote some explanation about situation with costumes in GG Xrd.
They did a gdc talk about the work required for one character being modeled and lit on YouTube about 3 or 4 years ago. Look it up. The time consuming part is the custom lighting for each animation frame to make it look 2d, not 3d. If ty did standard lighting like two men, it would be easy, but they don't do that. This is also why we only get about 5 or 6 characters added per revision, instead of having all the old cast by now, because it takes so long for each character.
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Ranmaru Rei wrote:Speaking of Mira and Towa and Demon World, I wanna see them in canon. But it is too late, IMHO. It should kinda inbetween Buu Saga and Battle of Gods.
Why is it too late?
I've already answered.
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FortuneSSJ wrote:They came from DB Online, which was surpervised by Toriyama and most of DB Online stuff I want it in the the main show, sooner of later. It's not too late, especially when we're already dealing with Gods and Angels. Demons could be just around the corner.
The problem of that Mira and Towa and the Demon Realm is that it is a problem of Universe 7. It placed here and it was explained in DBZ that each universe have their own Demon Realm. At least, as I understand it. The current plot of DBS, I believe, is not around Universe 7, but whole multiverse. It is on absolutely another level.
In other words, Mira and Towa are just Demons of Univese 7. Angels and Gods are on another level.

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Post by Grimlock » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:43 pm

Ranmaru Rei wrote:The problem of that Mira and Towa and the Demon Realm is that it is a problem of Universe 7. It placed here and it was explained in DBZ that each universe have their own Demon Realm. At least, as I understand it. The current plot of DBS, I believe, is not around Universe 7, but whole multiverse. It is on absolutely another level
Although Dragon Ball Super is currently working upon on the Multiverse, that does not prevent it from having a future plot centered in Universe 7 only. I still don't understand why the "it's too late".

Also, it's not like they have to bring everything from Dragon Ball Online, they can use some concepts and change them. Like, using Mira and Towa to alter the history of the Megaverse, rather than just Universe 7, for example.

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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:53 pm

Grimlock wrote:Although Dragon Ball Super is currently working upon on the Multiverse, that does not prevent it from having a future plot centered in Universe 7 only. I still don't understand why the "it's too late".

Also, it's not like they have to bring everything from Dragon Ball Online, they can use some concepts and change them. Like, using Mira and Towa to alter the history of the Megaverse, rather than just Universe 7, for example.
Hmm… Now I think I should make some research. Actually, I really want Mira and Towa to be a canon. So, how? Also, here it is off-topic.

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Post by jcogginsa » Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:59 pm

So, Roster Prediction assuming the Leaks are true
[spoiler]1. SSJ Goku
2. SSJ2 Gohan
3. SSJ Vegeta
4. Final Form Frieza
5. Perfect Cell
6. Majin Buu
7. Future Trunks
8. Piccolo
9. Krillin
10. Android 18 w/ 17
11. Android 16
12. Captain Ginyu
13. Doctor Gero
14. Hit
15. Zamasu w/ Goku Black (or reverse)
16. Nappa
17. Videl
18. Beerus
19. Yamcha
20. Tien
21. Chiaotzu
22. Broly
23. Janemba
24. SSB Goku
25. SSB Vegeta
26. 17 w/18
27. Towa[/spoiler]

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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:26 pm

jcogginsa wrote:So, Roster Prediction assuming the Leaks are true
[spoiler]1. SSJ Goku
2. SSJ2 Gohan
3. SSJ Vegeta
4. Final Form Frieza
5. Perfect Cell
6. Majin Buu
7. Future Trunks
8. Piccolo
9. Krillin
10. Android 18 w/ 17
11. Android 16
12. Captain Ginyu
13. Doctor Gero
14. Hit
15. Zamasu w/ Goku Black (or reverse)
16. Nappa
17. Videl
18. Beerus
19. Yamcha
20. Tien
21. Chiaotzu
22. Broly
23. Janemba
24. SSB Goku
25. SSB Vegeta
26. 17 w/18
27. Towa[/spoiler]
Hmm… I doubt Chaotzu as separate character. But he can be good assist for Tenshinhan. Also, I don't see nothing interesting in Nappa, especially because currently the game has no saiyans in base form. Ginyu would be interesting, but if with Ginyu force.

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Post by jcogginsa » Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:19 am

Ranmaru Rei wrote:
jcogginsa wrote:So, Roster Prediction assuming the Leaks are true
[spoiler]1. SSJ Goku
2. SSJ2 Gohan
3. SSJ Vegeta
4. Final Form Frieza
5. Perfect Cell
6. Majin Buu
7. Future Trunks
8. Piccolo
9. Krillin
10. Android 18 w/ 17
11. Android 16
12. Captain Ginyu
13. Doctor Gero
14. Hit
15. Zamasu w/ Goku Black (or reverse)
16. Nappa
17. Videl
18. Beerus
19. Yamcha
20. Tien
21. Chiaotzu
22. Broly
23. Janemba
24. SSB Goku
25. SSB Vegeta
26. 17 w/18
27. Towa[/spoiler]
Hmm… I doubt Chaotzu as separate character. But he can be good assist for Tenshinhan. Also, I don't see nothing interesting in Nappa, especially because currently the game has no saiyans in base form. Ginyu would be interesting, but if with Ginyu force.
I think Nappa could be an interesting pick if done right.

I'd probably combine Tien and Chiatozu into one character, and give Chiaotzu's spot to Roshi

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Post by ShadowBardock89 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:28 pm

I could see Chiaotzu being part of Tien's moveset similar to Android 17, if anything.
That roster slot however....
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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:51 pm

Interview with Hiroki Tomoko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLtSCk7uwwA

One more gameplay video by Maximilian Dood in glorious 4K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esRDaBQLZxk

Speaking of Nappa and Raditz. What they can show gamepay-wise? I don't see nothing interesting in them.

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Post by LightBing » Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:09 pm

Ranmaru Rei wrote:Speaking of Nappa and Raditz. What they can show gamepay-wise? I don't see nothing interesting in them.
Nappa has a wide range of attacks: bomber dx(used to kill Piccolo), that one where he lifts his fingers and a whole area explodes and the break cannon(mouth blast).
He also has a rare body type, currently only #16 has a similar one in the game. I doubt there will be many of this type added. These bulky characters are necessary for fighting games, he's filling a need.

You can also incorporate the Saibaimen into his character for added flavour and complexity.

About his relevance, he only lasted an arc yet his impact was immense. He offered the first massacre of the series, the manga had already turn serious by then but Nappa's killing spree was brutal.
Personally he's more important than #16 and one of the most important villains. I consider him in the second line of villains, together with Ginyu, Dabra and Dr.Gero.

He's one of the characters I really hope is in; him, SSJ3 Gotenks and Tenshinhan. So much potential and it appears that each new character is more complex and unique than the one before, it makes me hopeful. Except the SSJ Blue versions... :thumbdown:

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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:21 pm

OK. I see. Raditz?

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Post by ShadowBardock89 » Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:38 pm

As for Raditz, He seems to be not an energy spammer like Vegeta (needless to say when Raditz did, it had devastating results).
After studying his attack pattern, he was more of a melee-rush fighter that specialized in counters.
For example,
This could be his base combo:
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The Budokai Tenkaichi series had this moment as his rush attack:
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Why can't FighterZ? The Raditz player can use it as a dash attack where the animation is like the anime where Raditz pops up behind the opponent and strikes them.
As for counters,
1)There is the infamous tail whip he did to Krillin (could be used as a bottom counter).
2) Kicking Goku.
3) Goku grabbing his tail, but instead of begging the opponent to let him go (unless its Goku), Raditz turns and throws dirt in the opponent's face and blasts them.

Grapple:
How Raditz destroyed the Farmer's Truck.

Finishing Moves:
Saturday Crush (a quick level 1 type finisher)
Double Sunday (shoots in the air then launches them at his opponent)

Support-wise there are possibilities
1) He could be used to catch energy attacks like he did to Goku's Kamehameha.
2) Appears and launch a Saturday Crush that paralyzes opponents momentarily like in the Xenoverse games.
3) Appear behind opponent and kicks them like he did to Goku.
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Post by Dbzfan94 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:26 am

Kanassa wrote:
Dbzfan94 wrote:
KayDash wrote: Towa appeared at least in seven DBZ games before in some form.
Seven?? I can think of only 4. Xenoverse 1, Xenoverse 2, Heroes and of course DB Online
Fusions, Dokkan Battle and according to the internet Extreme Butoden had Mira in as an assist character who could only be used via cheats.
oh right those 2 completely slipped my mind. I have both of them too :lol:

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Post by ShadowBardock89 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:04 am

Dbzfan94 wrote:
Kanassa wrote:
Dbzfan94 wrote:
Seven?? I can think of only 4. Xenoverse 1, Xenoverse 2, Heroes and of course DB Online
Fusions, Dokkan Battle and according to the internet Extreme Butoden had Mira in as an assist character who could only be used via cheats.
oh right those 2 completely slipped my mind. I have both of them too :lol:
In fact, here they are straight from the Extreme Butoden website:
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Post by FortuneSSJ » Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:02 pm

Well, August is over and damn we were really spoiled with news!
I was only expecting two characters reveals with one of them being C17 because of the voice actor's slip and we got so much more.

Looking forward to the last two weeks of this month when V-Jump comes out and TGS takes place.
A world without Dragon Ball is just boring.

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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:53 pm

Btw, if Towa is a boss of the game, actually, it fits ArcSys. ArcSys have long-running traddition to put female bosses for their fighting games: Justice, Dizzy, I-No, Ramlethal, Nu-13, Mu-12, Izanami, Nine, Shadow Labrys, Elizabeth.

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Post by EA575 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:27 pm

Ranmaru Rei wrote:Btw, if Towa is a boss of the game, actually, it fits ArcSys. ArcSys have long-running traddition to put female bosses for their fighting games: Justice, Dizzy, I-No, Ramlethal, Nu-13, Mu-12, Izanami, Nine, Shadow Labrys, Elizabeth.
I...never realized that. That's really cool

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Post by Ranmaru Rei » Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:47 pm

I realized that ArcSys did Android 18 in DBFZ is a little wrong. First and character portrait. I believe, if character had name "Androids 18&17", it would be better. Also, in that case they include both in portrait and make some little tweak to character. When Android 18 is fighting, Androind 17 is on background. No changes in gameplay in general, just Android 17 on background.

Some reference to fighting games that was developed or published by ArcSys:
Hisui & Kohaku, Kohaku & Mech (Melty Blood): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTVjBWLz4so
Cait & Sith (Chaos Code): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqyp1_04YBs
Amada Ken & Koromaru (Persona 4 Arena): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkBocJgiX3w

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Post by Nickolaidas » Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:28 pm

Ranmaru Rei wrote:I realized that ArcSys can Android 18 in DBFZ is a little wrong. First and character portrait. I believe, if character had name "Androids 18&17", it would be better.
But it would be incorrect. 18 is used way more than 17. All the basic attacks is her, idle stance is her, power up is her. 17 just appears as an assist and a hyper. Android 18 with Android 17 is more appropriate to this particular iteration of 18.
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Post by ShadowBardock89 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:30 pm

I forgot to add a possible combo for Raditz or maybe a finisher:
1) Part 1
2) Part 2
3) Part 3
Now, the last bit was used in Budokai Tenkaichi 3 as a beam.
We'll never know what it was going to be, but I always pictured it being an extreme version of this:
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Also possible 2 versions of Saturday Crush:
Level 1
Level 2
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Post by Soppa Saia People » Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:55 am

Don't really care about video games, but I checked the trailers out, and it looks promising. I might check this out. Hope it's good.
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