Since you’ve already animated and cleaned-up those moves, has there been any thought to giving them back to their original characters down the line? I don’t necessarily mean as strict additions but maybe EX versions or alternate versions ala ST (but easy to toggle between)?
d3v
3382
What are her 3 sizes? So we can add them to the ratio chart for the Skullgirls DAT ASS tier list.
Mike_Z
3383
EX only, maybe. Not thinking about this in the near future, though. (^.^)
We designed characters to have a complete moveset - for example, there’s nothing Double’s R.Mika homage does that Cerebella’s run doesn’t do, and moves have to have a use or why include them?
3 sizes? Why would I know? I’d guess variable, variable, variable…
Pete278
3384
I assume you’d use her nun form for three sizes
Shurokun
3385
Wait, I thought Double showed different move sets when in the form of another person?
Mike_Z
3386
She…does? I meant, an attack that moves sideways and hits is not different enough from another attack that moves sideways and hits similarly to warrant the inclusion of both in regular Cerebella. Not that Double’s attack is exactly Cerebella’s run, because it isn’t.
Ah. I thought you meant, when she copies them, that when she uses a move that it is a exact copy, such as Cerebal’s grab, spin, and throw attack.
Stofil
3388
People complaining about Double’s move-set and shouting mimic upsets me, implementing moves that were cut is definitely not lazy, and it’s clear just from her design that she has awesome, completely unique things up her sleeve (that throw, my god).
So I know we should technically wait til the roundup video comes along, but can you guys talk at all about why Double was redesigned or is that going far too much into story spoilers? Also, who came up with the refrigerator thing? That’s just… I can’t put words on the feelings I have.
Mike Z and the whole SG Team… WHY YOU SO SEXY?! I was actually worried about Double, as I’m not a big fan of mimic characters… but this character look amazing. The Kirby style stone/fridge drop sealed the deal (I think that’s what that was). I don’t know why I was worried, can’t say you lot have ever given a reason to doubt abilities. I’M SORRY don’t rip my heart out and sacrifice me to the old gods! I’m a firm believer in your design philosophy, and will never doubt it for a second from here on out.
Looking forward to the walkthrough!
Mike_Z
3390
Fridge is just one strength, wait for the other two. (^.^)
As for why she was redesigned, sorry but I don’t know. Most of the characters were “redesigned” from their original versions by Alex when SG went from SD to HD, but Double had a few more after that.
Originally, Alex intended Double to be nothing more than a story justification for mirror matches. But over time she turned into her own character, found a place to hang out, and a story started to grow around her.
And I don’t remember who the the fridge thing came from specifically, but I think the idea that she could transform into items and drop ala Kirby came up over Cuban sandwiches one day.
Zebster
3392
Reminds me of the Pacman origin story.
Hey Mike, I’m just curious. How *do *you guys plan on doing the DLC. Are we looking at like a monthly character or something? I remember reading somewhere that there is supposed to be a very large cast, and you only have 9 on release, so how frequent are the other characters going to be released? Regardless, me and the Mrs. are really looking forward to the game, we can’t wait. Please release it soon.
Spoiler
Please. Soon.
Zebster
3394
I’m pretty sure they aren’t allowed yet to disclose their DLC plan/schedule, if they have one (for many reasons).
It currently takes us around 2-3 months to animate and implement a character, so there definitely won’t be one a month.
And the expanded roster (which is like 40 characters) is Alex’s current plan out to, like… Skullgirls 3:Skull Harder, if we ever get that far. The final number of DLC characters for this game, though, hasn’t been decided yet.
That’s what I was assuming, doing 40 characters DLC for one game seems kind of mad, considering it must take sometime for one character to get made. Thanks for answering. And I can’t wait or Skullgirls 3: Skull Harder: Skull Of Hard Knocks Edition: Ver. 2052
Zebster
3397
Hey ravid/mike, do you know why Valentine’s pupil is a +/cross? Can you say, or is that a spoiler of some sort?
d3v
3398
Skullgirls 3: Word Strike: Write for the Future.
On this same note, why are Filia’s eyes fucking blood red? She’d look evil if she weren’t constantly giving off that lost-and-kicked puuppy look. >_>
Did “Tournament Mode” (enforced button settings on the character select screen) ever make it into the game?
