| blackmagicwolf said: Sorry Tbone, but you missed the point. They ARE a waste of slot if they can just be an alt costume with no questions. Sure, they take no time to make, but what's the point? And for a perfectionist like Sakurai, he would take the time to make the characters different. Which makes the point of clones even more confusing. I would rather have a lesser (number wise) roster than a fuller one with clones. If we have a lesser roster, we think, "who didn't make the cut?" If we have a clone filled roster (see: Brawl), we think, "who got robbed of a spot?" That's the difference. |
But thats just a state of mind, meaning its just in people's head.
So 2 scenarios with the same characters.
"Scenario A": 48 Slots with Lucina+Dark Pit+Dr Mario being Alts (for Marth+Pit+Mario)
"Scenario B": 51 Slots with Lucina being slightly different (as shown) Dark Pit with changes that differ Pit and Dr Mario with...
With at least Scenario B they would be technically be different as they warrant there own slot. (Like Lucina having a balanced sword overall and ithink she's slightly faster than Marth). If Scenario A then its 100% a Clone. (even Dr Mario has slightly different characteristics than Mario in Melee).
Also no harm done, but i guess thats all opinionated! Personally i rather have no clones as well but after learning there is really no wasted character slots (as Sakurai mentioned all newcomers are determined in the beginning of development with a few exceptions) i dont mind alts being clones if there a little different.
Mind you i hated Dr Mario with a passion during the Melee days and this coming from a Mario Fanboy XD
