The Michigan Thread XX - Where Hype Is More Than Just A Four Letter Word.

[Skye]

pwnt.

[Mr. Kimura]

Even I play Guilty Gear at times. You should get with it Lumin.

[The Katz]

Even I play Guilty Gear at times. You should get with it Lumin.

You have taste (most of the time), though.

[Prototype909]

Ever play Tsukihime? ;>.>

The GG statement basically was you admitting that you have witnessed little-to-none of any character's story. You are disappoint. That, or your tastes are ridiculously specific, even more so than Luna. At least Luna is able to recognize what a real man is occasionally.

Lumin is too fraaaaaaay to play Tsukihime

[LuminAbyss]

I haven't played it, but Axis practically explained things for me. I'm a sucker for girls who have had horrible pasts but then act like thaaaat D: I didn't know she was psychotic till later, but after I learned that, it was too late.

Well, I admit I don't know the story well for GG, but I don't know, none of them appealed to me greatly. (Except Slayer) I bet if I did get into the story more, I'd be able to pick a character then. But I barely have access to the game as it is, so yeah.

Real talk, when I first got BlazBlue, I was stuck between maining Jin or Bang. But then I played story mode and LOVED Ragna's story (And Bang's story made me lol), so I ended up choosing them to play as. My tastes are probably ridiculously specific xD

(Also, in Naruto fighting games, I always picked Gai. For the same reasons I pick Bang)

[LunaKage]

pwnt.

I don't know what's worse:

Being a netplaying scrub

or getting "Fixed" by a netplaying scrub

:3

[Mr. Kimura]

If you like fucked up girls, play Baiken like me.

[LuminAbyss]

If you like fucked up girls, play Baiken like me.

Then we can have Baiken mirrors y/y?

[The Katz]

I haven't played it, but Axis practically explained things for me. I'm a sucker for girls who have had horrible pasts but then act like thaaaat D: I didn't know she was psychotic till later, but after I learned that, it was too late.

Well, I admit I don't know the story well for GG, but I don't know, none of them appealed to me greatly. (Except Slayer) I bet if I did get into the story more, I'd be able to pick a character then. But I barely have access to the game as it is, so yeah.

Real talk, when I first got BlazBlue, I was stuck between maining Jin or Bang. But then I played story mode and LOVED Ragna's story (And Bang's story made me lol), so I ended up choosing them to play as. My tastes are probably ridiculously specific xD

(Also, in Naruto fighting games, I always picked Gai. For the same reasons I pick Bang)

Satsuki is the proper woobie. Kohaku's a hater that got salty at the wrong people for being raped as a loli. It's also strange how you find that to be an appealing trait... I don't mind broken-bird characters, but there's such a thing as crossing the line. She still needs love, I guess, but doesn't do anything to deserve it besides existing.

I don't fully see the point of picking a character based on their personality, or at least having it as a main driving force when making the decision. You'll most likely be watching their attacks and movements more than listening to them talk to their opponent. Game-play/fighting style seems mildly important to people as well, though I doubt you're good enough to be fitting into a preferred groove yet ;P

For example on poor personality: Jin's a dick, but I still play him despite that. I can say "It's the police! FREEZE!!!" and reset people all day long while doing so.

[The Katz]

AXIS. STOP FAILING AT THE RANCE GAME. FULL CAPS FOR EFFECT.

[LuminAbyss]

-shrug- It's just how I am bro :/ Sorry D:

ALSO: The reason Jin is a dick is what keeps me from playing as him, cause I actually like his style, but I don't like him ;w;

[LunaKage]

Satsuki is the proper woobie. Kohaku's a hater that got salty at the wrong people for being raped as a loli. It's also strange how you find that to be an appealing trait... I don't mind broken-bird characters, but there's such a thing as crossing the line. She still needs love, I guess, but doesn't do anything to deserve it besides existing.

I don't fully see the point of picking a character based on their personality, or at least having it as a main driving force when making the decision. You'll most likely be watching their attacks and movements more than listening to them talk to their opponent. Game-play/fighting style seems mildly important to people as well, though I doubt you're good enough to be fitting into a preferred groove yet ;P

For example on poor personality: Jin's a dick, but I still play him despite that. I can say "It's the police! FREEZE!!!" and reset people all day long while doing so.

well my mentality, I need to like the character to represent the character. Hell even LK says that Litchi is his Waifu, srs.

[LuminAbyss]

well my mentality, I need to like the character to represent the character. Hell even LK says that Litchi is his Waifu, srs.

Ya gotta have love for your character, to stick with them through different versions and buffs and nerfs and stuff |3 That's why in franchises I tend to play the same character every game Terry Bogard

[The Katz]

-shrug- It's just how I am bro :/ Sorry D:

ALSO: The reason Jin is a dick is what keeps me from playing as him, cause I actually like his style, but I don't like him ;w;

You're keeping yourself from further enjoying the game for a petty reason. Again: their personality is rarely brought up outside of story, so it shouldn't stop you from playing a character you like style-wise and possibly aesthetically.

[Delrian]

I don't fully see the point of picking a character based on their personality, or at least having it as a main driving force when making the decision. You'll most likely be watching their attacks and movements more than listening to them talk to their opponent. Game-play/fighting style seems mildly important to people as well...

Since we're all discussing our experience with fighters and such...

When I first played BlazBlue, it was over at a friend's house, and I was mashing random, and picked Noel when one of the better players picked Jin or Arakune. Had enough fun that day to keep the hype going until Christmas.

Later found out Noel's personality, after playing through her story mode... just couldn't play her anymore. The personality, goals, and values of a character affects how much I want to play them. If I don't like my character, it's like "Why am I even playing this character?".

Though I don't particularly care for A.B.A either, so it can be overridden, I guess.

[LunaKage]

Later found out Noel's personality, after playing through her story mode... just couldn't play her anymore.

Yous a hater.

[Delrian]

Yous a hater.

Yous a fanboy.

[LunaKage]

Yous a fanboy.

Yeah, I am.

[The Katz]

Since we're all discussing our experience with fighters and such...

When I first played BlazBlue, it was over at a friend's house, and I was mashing random, and picked Noel when one of the better players picked Jin or Arakune. Had enough fun that day to keep the hype going until Christmas.

Later found out Noel's personality, after playing through her story mode... just couldn't play her anymore. The personality, goals, and values of a character affects how much I want to play them. If I don't like my character, it's like "Why am I even playing this character?".

Though I don't particularly care for A.B.A either, so it can be overridden, I guess.

I'd say Noel might be an exception. She does have the type of personality you either can get behind or can't. However, I feel that this case isn't very common :x

Personally, I'd probably stray away from her a bit after first experience due to how pathetic she can be. She's cute in a way, but not enough for me.

Earlier self-correction: I'm not saying that personality isn't an important factor, I just don't see it as being as important as looks or style. /shrug/ Like you said: personality can be overridden if you like the rest of the character enough.

[Prototype909]

Noel would be tolerable if it wasn't for her personality always being hopelessly helpless, mindlessly retarded, or incurably depressed.

I prefer my women competent.

[Delrian]

I'd say Noel might be an exception. She does have the type of personality you either can get behind or can't. However, I feel that this case isn't very common :x

Personally, I'd probably stray away from her a bit after first experience due to how pathetic she can be. She's cute in a way, but not enough for me.

Earlier self-correction: I'm not saying that personality isn't an important factor, I just don't see it as being as important as looks or style. /shrug/ Like you said: personality can be overridden if you like the rest of the character enough.

Arguably, fighting style should be the most important, but if you're attached to your character like Luna is, you'll put more effort in, and possibly get better faster than those who might not care for their character.

But yeah, I think you highlighted the main three (personality, looks, fighting style) that affect most people's main choices.

[LuminAbyss]

Del, pleaaaase get in avatar. It's starting to weird me out D:

[Delrian]

Del, pleaaaase get in avatar. It's starting to weird me out D:

but but but but but but but but...

...I'll see what I can do.

[LunaKage]

Noel would be tolerable if it wasn't for her personality always being hopelessly helpless, mindlessly retarded, or incurably depressed.

I prefer my women competent.

I go with either end of the extreme.

Noel tier helplessness(dat moe)

Hitomi tier confidence(dat tomboy)

[The Katz]

Arguably, fighting style should be the most important, but if you're attached to your character like Luna is, you'll put more effort in, and possibly get better faster than those who might not care for their character.

But yeah, I think you highlighted the main three (personality, looks, fighting style) that affect most people's main choices.

The player would have less incentive to play another character, which would split their attention from their main, but I think that's as far as it goes when it comes to one's devotion to learning a character being affected by loyalty/attachment. I don't know anyone besides possibly Luna that ever had the "I love this character, so I'mma learn it no matter what, and try hard at doing so!" moment, at least publicly.