Character Outlines Will Be Customisable in 3DS Super Smash Bros.

Great to know! Those outlines irked me.

getting rid of the outlines for sure

Thank, GOD!

Keeping them as thick as possible.

I actually like the outlines so I'm gonna make em thick.

I like it. It looks kinda cool.

I like the outlines but they seem like something that gets boring after a while and one customization lover so it's a double-plus for me!

I'm actually quite fond of the black Okami-styled border around the characters. But this is a nice surprise and one I will gladly play around with when I get my copy in 2015.

I'm gonna make my outlines so thick that I'll just be surrounded by nothing but black darkness on the screen!

@Morphtorok Absolutely It may sound strange, but i love it when cel shaded games use thick outlines for characters (Viewtiful joe, okami etc)

This is great news! The outlines made it look a bit cheap! Maybe they listened to the criticism?

All I want is Shulk to be in Smash Bros.

Am i the only one who caught the Pinky and the Brain reference?

Nice feature!

I'll have to see how difficult it'll be to see the characters without the outlines, then I'll decide whether or not I want to keep them on. If I had to choose now though, they'll probably be turned off.

Nice! I think they will look better from far away with outlines but from close up I'd rather have no outlines. I also hope that you can turn on and off outlines when taking a picture :3

As soon as I read the caption, the theme song from Pinky and the Brain faded through my mind...

I'll wait till I'm playing the game and then decide if I want the black outlines or not. Really nice that they made it optional.

Love the Binky and the Brain reference in screenshot caption btw!

They do kinda bother me. But it won't matter, because this is a game I'll get for the Wii U instead anyway. Can't beat the chaotic madness of Smash Bros on a big flatscreen.

They could make a small fortune in paid DLC alt. outfits for the characters. Kind of a shame they won't do it...

No, I don't think that's what he meant on Miiverse, I think he meant that depending on your position on the stage, the outlines will appear or vanish more or less strongly in relation to the characters surroundings so that they become more distinguishable on the screen.

Example: look at screenshot number 7. There is no outline on the right flank of Samus, but there is some on Link: it just depends on the positioning.

@Lan Don't worry, I found it, too. Pinky and the Brain is an awesome show.

Definitely will be getting rid of the the outlines if I end up with the 3DS version aside the Wii U one.

Its nice that they allow you to remove those outlines. I like the art style but not those lines. Its not gonna bother me complete since I am getting the Wii U version first.

The outlines add to the art style since it looks like they were going for a cel-shading type, so I'll keep the outlines. Probably make them thicker.

I like it with the outlines. Gives the characters a unique and really neat touch to them.

I wonder if u can change the color of the outlines. I'd color them all hot pink for lulz

The outlines give it a distinct look and draw me to the 3DS version over the Wii U, I'll definitely be keeping them.

UGH! The outlines make the characters look weird good thing I can make them disappear completely!

I guess it'll depend on how it plays with/without them. Still pretty nice of them to make it an option.

I never expected for the outlines to be custom-size. Heh, good for the people who like that option.

Narf

I think the borders are pretty cool. It gives the game a cel-shaded look not unlike the first Sly Cooper game, also it give a unique, distinct style over it's big Wii U brother.

ugly. getting rid of them

MAXIMUM THICKNESS!

The fact that not many people on here have heard of Pinky and the Brain disturbs me.

@Luigifan141
One is a genius, the other's insane

I pre ordered the Wii U and 3DS versions, and personally the lines don't bother me (I actually think it will help for the small screen) but I'm glad Sakurai's leaving it up to the player to decide. That's awesome. I'll probably turn the lines off and slowly thicken them until I can play the game and see the characters fine. That way it'll be the minimum thickness I need to see everything that's happening on screen.

I mean, having more options is always nice, but this isn't really something I'd call newsworthy... anyway, getting it on Wii U.

Will experiment, but I like the thick outline look thus far.

Yes! I'm probably keeping mine if they give me an edge. Now I just hope they'll let us remove clothing! Yes Wario, we're looking at you!

I think I'll keep them fairly thick to start and gradually made them thinner.

Now that is interesting, have to see if they make it look good or not

I might keep them thin so the characters look like they're in a high-polished anime.

By the way, what is with all this discussion about the Villager being insane?!

Gee Wii Fit Trainer what do you want to do tonight?

So is she the Wii Fit Brainer now? Train your brain in minutes a day?

And I don't mind the outlines.

yeah the outlines seemed too much so its nice to know you can get rid of it

I kinda guessed that would be the case, since Smash always had a lot of customizable options.

I think this is geared towards if u have a standard 3DS where the screen is ITTY-BITTY or if u have a 3DS XL(LL) Where its probably alot more comfortable to see the characters fighting. Either way i like how they are catering to both and not just one. As an owner of the 3DS XL I'll experiment with the options

I will have to see which looks better to me and adjust accordingly

Hey it gives the option and that is fine by me. I will wait and see how I prefer the outlines to be when it comes out.

@WaveBoy The 3DS XL(LL) Has pretty big screens so it wont be too much of an issue for us. But the Vanilla 3DS idk, I could see that being annoying.

It's no biggie for me so I may fiddle around with it, but I'll probably leave it on

The Outlines on the characters are nice to have, especially on the original 3DS screen. I also like the outlines because it gives the 3DS version a different look from the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros.

AWESOME YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE THE OUTLINES!

Woot no lines for me.

I love that Pinky and the Brain reference!

I didn't mind either way, but it's great for anyone who didn't want them!

Either way.

I hope Sonic returns, he was a little op though

I wasn't sure what I thought of those lines, if they would make it easier to see or if they would be distracting. Really good to know I don't have to have them!

Im glad this is an option. Cross platform please!

The Villager is wearing no pants on that photo! O.o

@Waveboy
Bahaha! It's a strange choice for the series; you've got to admit it's a pretty clever move to boost sales on two consoles. Provided they don't spend double the efforts for one product. o.o

I have le original 3DS which suits me fine, but feels inadequate for a grander experience.

I hope they don't end up spoiling all the character information again like in Brawl.

Sweet! I hate those outlines!

I kinda like them - gives it a bit of distinctness for the 3DS

Maybe the outlines help with the 3D effect?

I knew I saw scenes with characters with thicker outlines than others in the trailer. And @Warbeard I agree.

Maximum thickness......definitely.

I might drop the outlines. Or I don't know...I might end up liking them.

Yep, the Villager sure is insane.

Yep, the Villager sure is insane.

The inclusion of the Wii Fit Trainer is making me consider not buying the game. I don't think there could have been a worse character selection.

I'm just glad they gave us the option. I can't imagine playing this on a regular 3ds though. Once you go XL, you never go back.

Good to have the option, well done Sakurai. I thought they made it look a little cheaply made myself, just a little too thick for my tastes.

i'm gonna play with the option sometimes on and off

@Lan and @Luigifan141 I, too, know what Pinky and the Brain is! They're from Animaniacs, and they're probably my favorite part!

As for the topic, I'll probably have to play around with the outlines, to see what I like best.

Only Sakurai would allow for such customization. Love that guy.

I feel that the outlines were made with the regular 3DS model in mind. The 3DS screen is fairly small for a game that zooms out far distances.

With the 3DS XL screen, I don't think it's much of a problem and probably looks better without the outlines. I won't know for sure until I see the game in motion on a 3DS screen. But good call with the option.

If you have the normal 3DS I think you should keep the outlines. The screen is way too small, but I have a XL, so I'll make em thick like Okami or remove em completely!

I like the option. I don't know whether or not I will like them or not. I sorta like the style it makes and it will help to see the fighters, but I don't see any negatives about them sooooo. I still don't know, I'll have to see it for real before I make a decision.

Game & Watch, thickest lines, ftw.

And so, the rumored character customization starts showing its cards... by giving players the option to remove one of the least liked aspects of the 3DS version of the game. In other words: YES.

It didnt really bother me , but nice to know they are removable. Id think you needed all the visual you can get on a smaller screen and all but seeing these comments alot of you are truly glad.

@WaveBoy I own both an original and an XL and i cant see why anyone would ever even bother with the original. The XL is way bigger and the 3D sweet spot is much more comfortable. I have Mario Kart 7 and Street Fighter IV (and many others too) and they all play better on the XL so I'm not sure what you are referring to. The XL's display is much better for everything as far as I'm concerned. The original is way too small and uncomfortable to see whats going on or even hold. In every game i have a huge problem pressing the triggers on the original where the problem doesn't even phase me on the XL and therefore i consider it Superior for sure in almost every way. Idk why u would hinder yourself with it unless you have really small hands.

@WaveBoy I completely disagree I got the original in 2011 and was so disappointed at how last gen it felt. It felt way too small right from the get go, and the 3D barely worked on it since u have to hold it in a specific way for it to actually be comfortable to see. When i got the XL this May I was blown away by how "next-gen" it felt and looked. The original felt more like my dsi than anything else. The stylus in the left hand is so hard to reach for and so awkward to grab and then extend. That's why Ninty switched the position on the redesign (XL). Also maybe your XL might have been defective cuz i can tell for a fact the XL has a way better resolution and therefore a much crisper/sharper/comfortable picture. The original is by far the weaker of the two, ask anyone who currently has both, I guarantee you they'll tell u the same thing. You already admitted to getting rid of ur XL so u cant really compare side by side as im actually holding both and can definitely tell which is more relevant to most gamers. Not to mention the battery life on the original is pure CRAP. I guess if you like the original one better its just ur opinion but don't try to say the XL is weaker than it because its not true.

I have both and greatly prefer the xl over the original.

I don't think the thick lines will bother me much, but it's nice to know they can be
taken away!

thats cool, if thats ur opinion but i dont find those tiny screens practical at all. The "caked layered sparkly glossy" look of the original was one of the worst aspects about it. A quick google search and most gaming websites agree. I for one, was so glad when they announced it wasn't gonna look like one of those cheap wanna be handhelds cansoles with "educational games" for children which that glossy look reminded me of. That 3 hr battery life was atrocious, and the screens was so small and uncomfy for 3D since the sweet spot is so specific it's almost impossible to fully play in 3D cuz the slightest movement of ur finger would move it and u have to adjust immediately. The resolution is the same on both but XL is much more comfortable on the eyes since its huge.
It's like playing a wii on an itty bitty tv and saying the graphics are better cuz u can barely see the jagged edges... The jagged edges are still there but it's still much more comfortable in a bigger screen since u can actually see what's happening. The only real advantage I will confirm for sure is the speakers are a little softer on the XL at full volume than they were in the original but I wear headphones most of the time I play so that doesn't really bother me.
And complaining about it "borrowing looks from the dsi" makes no sense, since it IS the successor to the dsi. Only makes total since for it to borrow looks from its older brothers which I never had an issue with to begin with. Just like it borrows the dual screen and touch screen functionalities, button lay outs etc. of its predecessor. I LOVED my dsi and I love how much the XL reminds me of it.

I can't wait to get this on 3ds because i don't own a wii u. And i'm interested to see what nintendo has in store for their first handheld super smash bros.

@Ryankf Same.

I'll keep the outlines so i can see the characters better, but i'll try it without them to see if its better.

I want to see mii characters in the new one. u know give them a costume of a unlocked character and they will be given their move set and smash attack or don't give them one and use weapons of their own?

Also can you please not drop any characters. lots of people where upset when u dropped mew two. Oh can u add sora and roxas too?

Also no dlc. if it had that I'd hate it cuz i can't use dlc. bad internet connection. if u added miis, roxas, sora, axel, mewtwo llyod, and all the characters u dropped u will get a lot more money. also maybe Rogue from mega man starforce, and geo from mega man star force. Lots of people would like that. i go on various sites and lots of people are talking about this these characters are what they hope is in the game. me too.

@Lan no. come on Rogue! and Geo Stelar!

Lots of people where angered when by the fact u didn't have dark pit in brawl and th at u can only make pit look like dark pit

wait i thought this was a Nintendo site. and that u where a nintendo person. where can i tell the actual nintendo company about my thoughts?

@Darkwinger12

Are. You. Serious.

I'm going to make them disappear, nothing should further hide Wii Fit Trainer's body! XD LoL.

about what?

@Morphtorok sameage