Talk:Shulk (SSB4)

I have a screenshotted pic of Shulk. It's only a headshot really, but it works. How can I get it on his SSB4 page? BrittF (talk) 21:41, 25 August 2014 (EDT) BrittF

Um... you add it? You have to upload said image first, but then you just... idk, add it. ...a new Nuttais approaching... 21:41, 25 August 2014 (EDT)

Sorry... I am super new to this "wiki" stuff. BrittF (talk) 21:44, 25 August 2014 (EDT) BrittF

your not alone there, the pictures on the leaked characters took forever to get on Thesupernintendokid (talk) 21:57, 26 August 2014 (EDT)

Shouldn't we have a page for Metal Face? He was hinted to be a stage boss in his trailer. --73.160.5.100 15:43, 29 August 2014 (EDT)

Third-Party?

I think Shulk is being considered a third-party... his stage appears in both versions, which is shared only with Mega Man and Punch-Out! (although the Boxing Ring has a Smash version, which could explain that), on the roster (which still isn't considered real, but still) he's placed with Pac-Man, Mega Man, and Sonic, and is the only character besides them located there. And he's technically owned by Monolith Soft, even though they were bought by Nintendo prior to his reveal. Thoughts? ...a new Nuttais approaching... 12:29, 30 August 2014 (EDT)

And yet Nintendo only owns 37% (I believe) of whoever officially owns Pokemon, I don't know why Shulk's down there (My guess is because they're gonna throw the series with one rep down there.), but I doubt it's be because he's third party. Also, by the logic of him having his stage on both versions, why doesn't Sonic have HIS stage in both versions? Or Pac-Man? He got two different stages. (Which isn't odd) It's most likely on both versions due to the upcoming Xenoblade Port. (Or it was conveniently less work because of this) Also, Namco owned Monolith soft, prior to nintendo buying them (I think they actually own 3% of them), so him being down there could be a little reference to that. Laikue (talk) 13:04, 30 August 2014 (EDT)

Monolith has become a direct subsidieary company of Nintendo, helping with development of several EAD titles, so labeling Shulk and Xenoblade as third party would be inaccurate. It's possible that he's grouped with the third parties because they simply didn't have any other room for him, but I'm actually of the opinion that the leaked roster screens don't depict the full list of characters, because some of the clone characters are noticeably out of position. Mr. Mittens (talk) 14:33, 30 August 2014 (EDT)

Let's just say it's 2nd party. --Bob8644 (talk) 17:05, 2 September 2014 (EDT)

Air Slash

His up special Air Slash says it has two strikes. While that's not technically incorrect, it only has two strikes if the player presses the B button again in midair. I think that should be clarified. —Preceding unsigned comment added by SirBraneDamuj (talk • contribs) 17:59, 4 October 2014 (EDT)

Alright, thanks for the tip. And sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~). Rtzxy Smashing! 18:04, 4 October 2014 (EDT)

Monado Arts Colors

The Monado Arts use colors to help tell the player which art they are using. Not only is the kanji colored while selecting arts, but the area affected by the art (feet, hands, Monado) glow whatever color the art has for the duration that art is active.

• Jump - Green
• Speed - Blue
• Shield - Yellow
• Buster - Purple
• Smash - Red

The color information should really be added to the Monado Arts section, as it is pretty much the best tell for which art is active. - MaJoR (talk) 08:51, 6 November 2014 (EST)

Party Theming of Alt Costumes

I mentioned it in the trivia section, but I figured I should explain the meaning of the colors of Shulk's alternate outfits in a little more detail here. Xenoblade chronicles has 7 total party members, counting Shulk. His alternate costumes were themed after the other six, representing (in order) [Fiora], [Dunban], [Reyn], [Sharla], [Melia], and [Riki].ToastyMozart (talk) 20:18, 11 January 2015 (EST)

We know this. It belongs on the alt costume page, not on this page. Toomai Glittershine The Chronicler 22:46, 11 January 2015 (EST)

Version exclusive features???

In the trivia section it says something about him and Olimar having version exclusive features, but it doesn't cite anything, or even say what they are. What is this? 70.198.132.184 19:12, 12 January 2015 (EST)

There are probably some things that work slightly differently in the Wii U version, like most every other character (Link is a notable one), but what the point is specifically referring to is the Monado Art icon on his character icon during a battle. Laikue (talk | contribs) 19:22, 12 January 2015 (EST)

First Party or Second Party?

Would Shulk be a first party character, or a second party character?

Yes, Nintendo owns Monolith, but Monolith created Shulk. Monolith being the creators of Shulk is good enough to call him a second party in my book. Aidan the Aura Master 11:56, 24 February 2015 (EST)

Diddy Kong was created by Rare, which is now effectively a fourth party. So I wouldn't call that a valid argument. Toomai Glittershine The Interspacial 12:00, 24 February 2015 (EST)

I would say Shulk is second-party in a sense because of Monolith Soft, but it doesn't matter either way because second-party isn't really notable. Pokemon is Game Freak and Creatures, Fire Emblem is Intelligent Systems, Mother is Ape and Itoi, etc. Miles (talk) 12:54, 24 February 2015 (EST)

The reason I asked is because there's a little edit war over a certain trivia point. Aidan the Aura Master 14:14, 24 February 2015 (EST)

That's my point, the trivia isn't notable. Miles (talk) 14:24, 24 February 2015 (EST)

Then simply just call him a Nintendo character instead. That should make everyone happy and end this debate.64.237.228.162 12:46, 8 April 2015 (EDT)

No, because in the completed title screen, Nintendo gives CLEAR attribution to Monolith for the character. As such, Nintendo don't strictly own all the Copyright as their own entity (Ownership by proxy, in a way). Because of that, calling him Nintendo character isn't... accurate. And, as Miles said, it's not really notable. ScoreCounter 12:51, 8 April 2015 (EDT)