@Jayofmaya Unfortunately not everyone has access to an online store. For example, Canadians cannot order from the American pokemon center (.com), nor do we have our own online store to order from....
You know what would be intresting on DI? A "Trio" or "Duo" character(s) or something (1 figurine, but 2 to 3 characters in the same "model"). Similar to what Super smash bros brawl did for the Ice Climbers. Maybe something like this would be better for some characters (like Chip & Dale (Chip & Dale Rescure Rangers) or Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty)) Though i'd personally wouldn't mind seeing some classic characters like Merlin (Sword in the Stone) being added.....
Although it would be nice to play as Roy again, perhaps, they could do as they did with Bowser Jr.? (in which the different "colors" were the koopalings) So maybe in addition to Roy, the same "character" doubles as more Fire Emblem characters? (same moveset, but more "people" to play as?)
If this line-up is real, then I really do hope/think that this cant be all of the "originals" for the 3.0 version. 2.0 came out after "Maleficent" with a Maleficent figurine, so maybe after "Cinderella" (2015) there will be a character from that film in 3.0. And due to the upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" remake (2017?), I cant imagine seeing any characters from the original (or the story in general) any time soon.
Just wondering, but how would such a thing work? I mean, yes having a "choose your gender" option at the begining of the game seems like a wonderfull idea (gives the player a choice, and presents a suitable compromise.) but i'm just slightly wondering a the dynamics of this.
All Zelda games have a male protagonist (link) and a female "damsel in distress" (zelda), so its logical to assume whatever choice is picked (male or female protagonist) that the in-game royalty would be the opposite gender. In which case, if the player chose "male" at the start, the game continues as a typical zelda series game. However, if protagonist is female, then "zelda" would be a male counterpart. However, in most games, Zelda is by no means a "helpless damsel" (sheik, tetra, etc) so would the male "Zelda" (of male "counter-name") be just as tough/wise (if not more so)?
Pondering this change, would the plot also need to vary between "gender choice"? I would think that one plot might work with a certain gender combo but not with the other. Also, does this mean the triforce of courage and wisdom would also change as to who has them? And (assuming Ganondorf is the only character whos gender is always important to any zelda story as male) some characters might aslo need to change genders between "versions" (ie. pre-game love interest, childhood friends, etc). So at this point, the protagonist is not the only one affected. Even the background colors/scenery might have to alter (ie. some view particular colors as gender specific).
All-in-all, perhapes its not simply the problem of whether or not to switch genders, but the ramifications of this change on how much additional work (to make all players happy) that this would take (such as data space, time, money,etc).... but the idea is certainly an interesting one...
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Re: Video: Let's Take A Tour Of London's Pop Up Pokémon Center, Shall We?
@Jayofmaya Unfortunately not everyone has access to an online store. For example, Canadians cannot order from the American pokemon center (.com), nor do we have our own online store to order from....
Re: Here's Your First Look Inside London's Shiny New Pokémon Center
@DarthFoxMcCloud Heck I'd just be happy if we had an online Pokemon center in Canada (or if the US one would ship to Canada!!!)
Re: A Full Sequel To The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Now In Development
Oh look, The reboot to The Mummy or Tomb Raider franchise we've all been waiting for! Its like Christmas and E3 had a baby and Damn is it beautiful!
Re: Gallery: Luigi's Mansion 3 Artwork Appears Out Of The Shadows
@Seacliff Its possible we might still get portrait ghosts as unlikely as it is, but one could hope haha
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
A Professor E. Gadd fighter would be kinda cool
Re: We Could See Some Cult Lucasfilm Properties Coming To Disney Infinity In The Future
You know what would be intresting on DI? A "Trio" or "Duo" character(s) or something (1 figurine, but 2 to 3 characters in the same "model"). Similar to what Super smash bros brawl did for the Ice Climbers. Maybe something like this would be better for some characters (like Chip & Dale (Chip & Dale Rescure Rangers) or Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty)) Though i'd personally wouldn't mind seeing some classic characters like Merlin (Sword in the Stone) being added.....
Re: Rumour: More Super Smash Bros. Code Digging Points to Five Planned DLC Characters and Seven Stages
Although it would be nice to play as Roy again, perhaps, they could do as they did with Bowser Jr.? (in which the different "colors" were the koopalings) So maybe in addition to Roy, the same "character" doubles as more Fire Emblem characters? (same moveset, but more "people" to play as?)
Re: Rumour: Mickey, Minnie Mouse and Olaf Among Characters on the Way in Disney Infinity 3.0
If this line-up is real, then I really do hope/think that this cant be all of the "originals" for the 3.0 version. 2.0 came out after "Maleficent" with a Maleficent figurine, so maybe after "Cinderella" (2015) there will be a character from that film in 3.0. And due to the upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" remake (2017?), I cant imagine seeing any characters from the original (or the story in general) any time soon.
Re: Game Jam Tasks Developers With Creating A Zelda Title Starring A Female Link
Just wondering, but how would such a thing work? I mean, yes having a "choose your gender" option at the begining of the game seems like a wonderfull idea (gives the player a choice, and presents a suitable compromise.) but i'm just slightly wondering a the dynamics of this.
All Zelda games have a male protagonist (link) and a female "damsel in distress" (zelda), so its logical to assume whatever choice is picked (male or female protagonist) that the in-game royalty would be the opposite gender. In which case, if the player chose "male" at the start, the game continues as a typical zelda series game. However, if protagonist is female, then "zelda" would be a male counterpart. However, in most games, Zelda is by no means a "helpless damsel" (sheik, tetra, etc) so would the male "Zelda" (of male "counter-name") be just as tough/wise (if not more so)?
Pondering this change, would the plot also need to vary between "gender choice"? I would think that one plot might work with a certain gender combo but not with the other. Also, does this mean the triforce of courage and wisdom would also change as to who has them? And (assuming Ganondorf is the only character whos gender is always important to any zelda story as male) some characters might aslo need to change genders between "versions" (ie. pre-game love interest, childhood friends, etc). So at this point, the protagonist is not the only one affected. Even the background colors/scenery might have to alter (ie. some view particular colors as gender specific).
All-in-all, perhapes its not simply the problem of whether or not to switch genders, but the ramifications of this change on how much additional work (to make all players happy) that this would take (such as data space, time, money,etc).... but the idea is certainly an interesting one...