Apparently Max said Azam (I think) is Pullum’s dad, but that could be just speculation
Karin was like that in A3 as well. Even when she beats Sakura in her story, she is graceful in victory and admits Sakura is the better fighter. The only time she was the complete-bitch Karin was in the comics.

Darc_Requiem:
mykka:
I’ve heard people say Pullum was referenced in the story mode, is that true?
No it isn’t. Pullum isn’t a Street Fighter character. Someone was yanking your chain.
Apparently Max said Azam (I think) is Pullum’s dad, but that could be just speculation
Max as in Maximilian? Max wouldn’t know SF canon if it hit him in the face.
Pullum Purna is not a Street Fighter character. She does not exist in the canon universe.

Hipherien:
Well Karin just developed her skills to get to the point she is now, and matured and is no longer Dan-lite. I would call that development. Sure, she is a bit Mary Sue-ish but what you described is his she evolved to be. To make it clearer, there are people like Karin in real life…would you say they had no personality? No, because that is what their personality is. I understand your critique, but saying she is zero personality is a bit off.
Other than being a perfect perfectionist…what is her character?
Also…she isn’t a person. It isn’t real. The fact that this is “how she developed” or that there might be real people like her does not excuse that she is now a bland, uninteresting character that is entirely 1-dimensional. Having her butler also constantly gasp about how amazing she is is also a very VERY annoying device. When it was Karin talking about herself that was far better because it showed that she was occasionally more interested in talking about how she fights so well at the expense of…fighting well. Instead, we get the cast around her talking about how amazing Wesley…er…sorry, Karin is. Dull.
And as far as people “in real life” like Karin? The only perfectionists I’ve met have universally had more to them than being perfectionists…and that perfectionism (like with Karin’s previous characterization) is a WEAKNESS of their character, not something that actually improves them.
Lol let’s agree to disagree my friend. Also, yes to Azam being playable.
I noticed someone mentioned Rashids messages/twitter thing, but does anyone have them all compiled? From what I’ve seen, Abel finds Sagat in the mountains, Necro sees Dhalsim, the wrestler’s association that hugo and poison are associated with says something about the next day, Guy has a blog about bishin-ryu, and Dan paid his phone bill. Anyone else get any more?
It’s actually funny just how many of SF’s characters are on the internet.

Other than being a perfect perfectionist…what is her character?
Also…she isn’t a person. It isn’t real. The fact that this is “how she developed” or that there might be real people like her does not excuse that she is now a bland, uninteresting character that is entirely 1-dimensional.
And before, what was she besides the rich bitch that hated losing?
She was always entirely 1-dimensional. They just changed what that 1 dimension was.
Stumblebee:
Oh hey, I clipped and compiled a list of all of the story mode cutscenes: http://v-trigger.com/2016/02/16/street-fighter-v-story-mode-all-cutscenes/
I’m going to take a guess and say Rashid’s friend is C. Viper.
Maya = C. Viper. I’m sure that it isn’t a coincidence.
What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
Spoiler
Anyone from Blanka to even Rock Lee

Hipherien:
Well Karin just developed her skills to get to the point she is now, and matured and is no longer Dan-lite. I would call that development. Sure, she is a bit Mary Sue-ish but what you described is his she evolved to be. To make it clearer, there are people like Karin in real life…would you say they had no personality? No, because that is what their personality is. I understand your critique, but saying she is zero personality is a bit off.
Other than being a perfect perfectionist…what is her character?
Also…she isn’t a person. It isn’t real. The fact that this is “how she developed” or that there might be real people like her does not excuse that she is now a bland, uninteresting character that is entirely 1-dimensional. Having her butler also constantly gasp about how amazing she is is also a very VERY annoying device. When it was Karin talking about herself that was far better because it showed that she was occasionally more interested in talking about how she fights so well at the expense of…fighting well. Instead, we get the cast around her talking about how amazing Wesley…er…sorry, Karin is. Dull.
And as far as people “in real life” like Karin? The only perfectionists I’ve met have universally had more to them than being perfectionists…and that perfectionism (like with Karin’s previous characterization) is a WEAKNESS of their character, not something that actually improves them.
Dude, why are you even arguing this? Karin is a stereotype character first and foremost, there’s only so much one can do unless you want to revamp Karin entirely and give her a different personality. It would be basically like creating an entirely new cast member, from the lore standpoint
Yeah, there’s a certain blandness to her, but she’s ascended beyond just being a basic bitch just because she’s a rich lady. I appreciate the elegance and sophistication in her mannerisms and her speech, it’s truly amazing

I noticed someone mentioned Rashids messages/twitter thing, but does anyone have them all compiled? From what I’ve seen, Abel finds Sagat in the mountains, Necro sees Dhalsim, the wrestler’s association that hugo and poison are associated with says something about the next day, Guy has a blog about bishin-ryu, and Dan paid his phone bill. Anyone else get any more?
There’s also his friend Maya who’s C. Viper, investigating Shadaloo

Yea, FANG was definitely a highlight. Interesting backstory and I was expecting them to go with the obvious betrayal storyline, but it seems FANG is so impressed by Bison that he went full @Daemos for him.
It also gave us a little insight on Bison and how he views things with his kickass speech about power being the only thing keeping you alive.
That’s exactly why Bison is so fucking OP
He doesn’t care if you’re willing to betray him, he doesn’t care if you’re willing to overthrow him. As long as you’re useful to him - you’re guaranteed a spot in the Shadaloo ranks. That’s pretty badass and just another example of how arrogant Bison’s character is. Even though Bison is the villain and loves every second of being one - how can I hate on the guy!?

Cameos… kinda?
In Rashid’s story mode you see several people posting stuff under a username. For example:
IamSaikyo: Yahoo!! I’m back! Paid my phone bill.
Most likely being Dan and a reference to his SF4 ending iirc.(dog avatar) Abel: Found Sagat, former member of Shadoloo kings. What’s he doing up here deep in the mountains…
Abel finds a dog and wants to name him in SF4. He also just likes dogs. It’s probably him, I think.(Skull avatar wearing poison’s hat) H.W.A._Epic: Tomorrow’s gonna be a hot one. You’d better be ready!
I’m just guessing it’s Poison because of the avatar and she later founds the HWA with Hugo.There are a couple of other usernames but I can’t tell if they’re cameos or just random users to aid Rashid.

Shockdingo:
More of the social media speculation in Rashid’s story will update as I watch more:
effiepurpnight; None other than Necro’s GF Effie! The purple colour and the snake avatar are big hintseyepuzzledurmom: I have no idea, but the green colour and mother connection…Blanka? Could it be a jab at how he may have puzzled/freaked out a friend’s mother when meeting him? Making a self deprecating joke about being a mamma’s boy?
honeysunnygilly: Nope, not going for the obvious one…what if that’s Kolin? She and Gill have been hinted to be romantically involved, and the ice icon makes me wonder. Also, I can see Kolin being friendly and using winky faces more than Gill.
edit: huh…curveball on effie: Rashid stated her name is MAYA aka CRIMSON VIPER!
Actually, effiepurpnight might just be c.viper. The avatar is a crimson viper and Rashid calls her Maya, which is C. Viper’s name if I’m not mistaken

Soooo about your post…
Spoiler
Now that, is Necro and Elfie (with him trash talking Dhalsim to boot, lol). I don’t blame Angerus though, this cameo happens in a split second… I just have an eye for these things I guess lol
What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
I thought it was pretty obvious she was talking to another Agent. Given that they both have codenames that are “Color” “Animal”.
Not to mention, previous other Agent, Smart Raven.

michaelahuey:What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
I thought it was pretty obvious she was talking to another Agent. Given that they both have codenames that are “Color” “Animal”.
Not to mention, previous other Agent, Smart Raven.
And Chun’s nickname is Blue Jade according to her Vine card… Viper connection!?!
Stumblebee:
Oh hey, I clipped and compiled a list of all of the story mode cutscenes: http://v-trigger.com/2016/02/16/street-fighter-v-story-mode-all-cutscenes/
I’m going to take a guess and say Rashid’s friend is C. Viper.
Maya = C. Viper. I’m sure that it isn’t a coincidence.
What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
I thought it was referring to Rashid? Like how Viper refers to her hair looking like a snake, I thought the Goat was referring to his beard.
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michaelahuey:What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
I thought it was pretty obvious she was talking to another Agent. Given that they both have codenames that are “Color” “Animal”.
Not to mention, previous other Agent, Smart Raven.
Space Dandy in street fighter?

michaelahuey:Stumblebee:
Oh hey, I clipped and compiled a list of all of the story mode cutscenes: http://v-trigger.com/2016/02/16/street-fighter-v-story-mode-all-cutscenes/
I’m going to take a guess and say Rashid’s friend is C. Viper.
Maya = C. Viper. I’m sure that it isn’t a coincidence.
What I wanna know is who is the “Jade Goat” that C. Viper is referring to.
I thought it was referring to Rashid? Like how Viper refers to her hair looking like a snake, I thought the Goat was referring to his beard.
Nice catch, but we code names are usually given to agents and Capcom has given us no indication that Rashid actually does anything besides being rich and buying stuff.

Like how Viper refers to her hair looking like a snake
Oh man, I never realized her hair was like a red snake before.
And Smart Raven’s hair looks like a Raven…
But no, I don’t think Jade Goat is Rashid.
Apparently, it’s gonna be some guy with green hair done up to look like a goat.
So Rashids friend is feamle. Has someone wasted a guess on this?
I have again the german translation.
Rashid talks the whole time about a “Freundin”, in the english version he only says friend and never gives a hint about the gender.
I doubt that this is his girlfriend,otherwise he would say in english girlfriend, but if she is just a regular friend of him, it would make sense.
Freund and Freundin are both translated with friend.
If he would be in a relationship it would be, boyfriend or girlfriend.
I’m sure his friend is female and I haven’t discoverd a single hint in the english version that he says something about the gender of his friend.

So Rashids friend is feamle. Has someone wasted a guess on this?
I have again the german translation.
Rashid talks the whole time about a “Freundin”, in the english version he only says friend and never gives a hint about the gender.
I doubt that this is his girlfriend,otherwise he would say in english girlfriend, but if she is just a regular friend of him, it would make sense.
Freund and Freundin are both translated with friend.
If he would be in a relationship it would be, boyfriend or girlfriend.I’m sure his friend is female and I haven’t discoverd a single hint in the english version that he says something about the gender of his friend.
They probably didn’t actively try to confirm it, but gave it away as required for translation.
Dhalsim’s prologue was definitely the most enjoyable for me. Good amounts of dialogue, Oro making an appearance and Sim explaining the Yoga made whole thing good.
Birdie overall made me sad. Just give him some food. Man’s starving!

So Rashids friend is feamle. Has someone wasted a guess on this?
I have again the german translation.
Rashid talks the whole time about a “Freundin”, in the english version he only says friend and never gives a hint about the gender.
I doubt that this is his girlfriend,otherwise he would say in english girlfriend, but if she is just a regular friend of him, it would make sense.
Freund and Freundin are both translated with friend.
If he would be in a relationship it would be, boyfriend or girlfriend.I’m sure his friend is female and I haven’t discoverd a single hint in the english version that he says something about the gender of his friend.
His friend is Crimson Viper. I don’t know how there could be any ambiguity there.