07-17-2014, 12:39 PM
I have to say, that article on the origin of Lucina as a full character is very interesting and opens all manner of possibilities. It makes me wonder what kind of other alternate characters might be tied to pre-existing ones.
What is very clear is that if the character is altered in any way it makes it a separate character with their own slot on the select screen. That being said, there are characters who have the same basic builds of other characters who fans would probably appreciate having in the game at all even if they were essentially the most definitive clones of the entire cast.
Some that come to my mind are Daisy for Peach, the Black Knight for Ike, Blood Falcon for Cap'n, young link for toon link (though the hitbox may be wonky due to head differences), and the list goes on. I might list more when I get home and just see how many I get right come release time.
What is very clear is that if the character is altered in any way it makes it a separate character with their own slot on the select screen. That being said, there are characters who have the same basic builds of other characters who fans would probably appreciate having in the game at all even if they were essentially the most definitive clones of the entire cast.
Some that come to my mind are Daisy for Peach, the Black Knight for Ike, Blood Falcon for Cap'n, young link for toon link (though the hitbox may be wonky due to head differences), and the list goes on. I might list more when I get home and just see how many I get right come release time.