Sophisticat Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 While I'm thinking of it, Ky's sword says "Magnolia Eclair II · Patented ???" In addition to being a delicious pastry, Eclair is French for "lightning." Small nitpick. It should be "Éclair".
Suzaku Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Small nitpick. It should be "Éclair". Yes, technically, though it's written without the accent in-game. Aparently there are hints that it happens after GG2ndO Right, Sol's sword has the patent date of "Jan 15 2187" and Overture took place in 2186. So it's at least a year later, maybe more, depending on how long it's been since Sol filed that patent application.
werewolfgold Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 OT but I actually wonder if they recast Sol as George Nakata instead of Hikaru Hanada (who had been doing it since I think GGX+(?) story, including all drama CD's through Side Red/Black) because Nakata is a better known/famous voice actor... That sort of makes me sad since I honestly think Hanada's performance was better for Sol. Meh. Well, it was Nakata in GGXX and GG2 at least.
Kitsoru Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Well, it was Nakata in GGXX and GG2 at least. Only GG2 and Accent core onward, actually. XX storymode was Hanada.
Sophisticat Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Yes, technically, though it's written without the accent in-game. Oh, I was nitpicking the game, not you. Should have clarified that. If it's French, it should be authentic!
Tae Seong Kim Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 God I have no idea what you guys are talking about lol. I guess that's my fault, I never played more then 10 minutes of GG's story mode. The only thing I remember from GG is dying to Super Boss Ino a bajillion fucking god damn times in Dizzy's story mode. I would not have mind at all if it didn't make you start from the beginning every time!!! Oh and Johnny finding out the truth about Bridget and facepalming. :D
Narroo Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 This is a really delayed response, and I haven't read all of the rest of the thread yet, but I wanted to point out that in one of Millia's AC+ routes Eddie attempts to kill her for her body because Zato-1's corpse is supposedly going to begin decaying soon. I'm curious how it's managed to survive this long, personally. In any case, he was last canonically seen chasing after her, so it's not really that much of a surprise. Maybe he DID get a new host and he's just using his shapeshifting powers to imitate Zato-1 or something. Why? Who knows? Maybe to appease a vengeful Millia? It would be a good twist and possibly character development for both Millia and Eddie. Never going to happen.
Jocelot Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 The only thing I remember from GG is dying to Super Boss Ino a bajillion fucking god damn times in Dizzy's story mode. I would not have mind at all if it didn't make you start from the beginning every time!!! Oh and Johnny finding out the truth about Bridget and facepalming. :D Lol, I remember boss I-no. Good times. My story mode experience was Robo-Ky's and through it I realized how awesome a dude he was. I hope his robo-douchebaggery returns full power in Xrd. Also for, y'know, more years of Dugura action.
Mumm-Ra Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Sorry if this was already mentioned, but isn't Ky's sword shorter now? Wouldn't that affect his gameplay since he's pretty much a zoning character?
Afro-Demon Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 @Mumm It might be a little bit but not to much. Most of it is the fact that Ky's non sword hand is now idle closer to the tip of his sword, rather than his face. http://www.dustloop.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2417&d=1368995410
Pichy Posted May 20, 2013 Posted May 20, 2013 Just toss extra lightning effects on all his normals. Blam, same hitboxes and flashier. Also 15 times more coconut needed in his dialogue. Regarding Eddie, one of his AC+ endings is Zato's body finally giving out and him panicking, then realising he doesn't need the body anymore and flying into the night. I'd kinda like that to be the route they take so we can see Eddie's personality fleshed-out more. Then just say something like "he took on Zato's appearance for a laugh/because he's used to it." What matters is whether he keeps MAWARE or not now that +R brought it back.
Kanashimi Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Right, Sol's sword has the patent date of "Jan 15 2187" and Overture took place in 2186. So it's at least a year later, maybe more, depending on how long it's been since Sol filed that patent application. If that's true then I hoping to see Sin and Izuna added to the roster and a hell of a lot backstory. Question though what about factors like Ky's duites as King of Illryia and the sudden fashion sense of going back to the HO uniforms?
nnecron Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 The slow feel some people are having is only because of those cut scenes. Surprisingly, almost all of those combos are very similar in terms of frames and how they cancel out to another.
kosmos badgirl Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 This has been in development for at least 5 years. I don't know about 5 years, but we know from various hints that they dropped over the years, specially from Pachi, that they have been working on it for a long time, they took some time to figure how to do it on 3D.
Kanta-Kun Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) *copied over from my post on SRK* Ok, before anything I want to say that the game looks and sounds amazing. I really like the fake 2D look that totally looks like real 2D animation. Insane technical prowess there. I only have one little problem with it all, so far, which is the same as most people: Sol's character model looks bloated. Really. And puffy. So i took the liberty of messing around with it a bit. i think it looks a bit more sleek like old Sol. Less new-age "SF4" Big Brawny shoulders. Messed with his puffy hair (both at the top and pony tail), super wide shoulders + super thick arms and legs and baggy pants. I was careful not to change anything on his clothing (except for the huge collar on his jacket that was popping out on some looney tunes shit), since they're changing his design a bit from the older one. Edited May 21, 2013 by Kanta-Kun
Sym_ Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Looks good but I doubt ARC would change it. Clearly ARC saw the trailer for fast and the furious 6 and were like "Sol totally has to look like him." Do you smell what the arc is cookin'? Don't worry it's just a ploy to get into more american homes. Look on the bright side...at least this way they don't have to dumb down the gameplay to reach mainstream success they can just ride the rock's coattails.. fuck yes, go arc!! Edited May 21, 2013 by Sym_
blueNINE Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 I'm elated! It looks very close to how I have imagined it for the past few years. I plan to go extra hard with that game when the day comes. I imagine it won't be out for quite some time, though, and in the meantime, I am interested to play Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R (which should be dropping for consoles very soon).
Hokuwokk Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Damn... I'm really diggin' this, man. Only problem I have though is how the character models are... Sol looks a little too buff and Ky's stance looks awkward... Hopefully they fix that. Other than that I hope the game pans out well ! I can't wait for this!
White Man Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Ok, before anything I want to say that the game looks and sounds amazing. I really like the fake 2D look that totally looks like real 2D animation. Insane technical prowess there. I only have one little problem with it all, so far, which is the same as most people: Sol's character model looks bloated. Really. And puffy. So i took the liberty of messing around with it a bit. *SNIP* Wow man, that looks... very close to perfect. Nicely done. Anybody who has the means to contact ASW in Japan should send them stuff like this. They won't use it as a blueprint for redesigning the characters, obviously, but it wouldn't hurt to let them know what some of their fans want. If people really want the models changed, then let's make an effort to make it happen rather than hoping the character designers magically figure out what the fanbase would like to see.
BladeOfJustice7 Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 To be fair Ky also looks beefier compared to his sprite counterpart. So I'm not really surprised that Sol looks like a line-backer. Since Sol is always more brawnier than Ky. Ky's outfit is a derivative of the H.O uniform though if look at it carefully. I'm LOVING the sheath. It's just funny how with every GG game, Ky's hair just gets longer lol. And surprised to see his sword isn't an upgraded Fuuraiken :/ Based off the AC endings I wonder if Chipp is a permanent res of Zepp now since him and Potemkin are partners. With regards to Paradigm, they could make his bubble part of his hitbox as well. His health in Overture is shit, so I imagine that'll be the case if they bring him into the series. Izuna will be difficult because, well of Baiken. I'm wondering how they could incorporate Sin's RTL triple segment movement in this game. So Sol's sword is called Bullet Heaven and Ky's is Magnolia Eclair II?
Circuitous Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Chipp is either leading a knockoff Assassins' Guild or serving as Gabriel's bodyguard, assuming nothing happened in the interim.
BladeOfJustice7 Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Chipp is either leading a knockoff Assassins' Guild or serving as Gabriel's bodyguard, assuming nothing happened in the interim. Well based off the fact that him and Potemkin shared an ending together, I would say that is the more likely ending, plus I doubt he woudl go against his teacher's ways and lead the Assassin's.
Kitsoru Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Because I have little better to do tonight- some more character design notes. Suzaku already mentioned the writing "Tirana Fa?t/l" on his beltend. So apart from that: there's also something written on the teeny, tiny circular symbols that are repeated a few times on his buttcape, shoecovers, and gloves, but I can't make out what it says at all. It's something short so it could say HOPE but I really can't read it. Possible wondering if it's a tiny-sized version of his position crest from Overture? His pendant is also more easily visible in the closeups, it looks like a butterfly topped with a cross. It's visible for several frames at various points. Last thing I noticed is that when Ky sheathes his sword in his winpose, the barbs on the end of his new sword flop over, as if they're deactivated- something the barbs on Fuuraiken had never been shown to do. I guess no one can figure out what's the writing on Sol yet. The characters written on Sol's lapel SORTA look like 'O R N+'? But not really. The belts on his arms and vest have red X's in the buckle now. That's about it of interest with his clothes. Oh, and I whipped this up- the crest on Sol's chest in his Gear form from Overture glows during his Xrd Dragon Install: It's in multiple frames, so it's not just a well-placed lick of flame effect. Just a few things I've noted character design-wise so far that I didn't see mentioned.
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