Thanks my good sir





I suck at doing the quote separation thing(sorry), so I'll just address your points in order.

That actually makes a lot of sense, it's not that his Armageddon costume was bad, it's just that it was out to please people who weren't Stryker fans, like you said. Plus he kind of felt like an X-man to me with that costume, which bothered me for some reason.

I added you yesterday, awesome.


I know it's odd, but I really did like Stryker's slightly larger self, my thoughts at the time were, oh cool they have a bigger guy, but he's agile and deadly, but yeah that actor certainly didn't fit their original vision for him.

lol I miss Chris Farley's glorious antics

I think as long as the hat is included in one of his costumes, having an alternate without it wouldn't hurt, but I agree the hat whether forwards or backwards is one of Stryker's defining elements costume wise, it's like Johnny Cage and his glasses. I think herhaps I wrote that in a confusing way, I was saying his primary should of kept the hat and then had his alternate without.

Stryker is a character I've liked for a very long time. Unfairly hated just because he wasn't yet another ninja, a shaolin monk, a sorcerer, or anything that "fits" MK. I just love how distinctive he is.

I like his current appearances, his primary mostly. But I miss his classic design. There was just something about it that made him the antithesis of what many immature teenagers consider "cool". To see him defeat the likes of Scorpion and Kitana was just a blast (and still is). His apparent fatness, which really was muscles, his goofy smile, details that really did make him an anti-Scorpion, and I liked that.

His MKA primary made him look like the bland lovechild of Johnny Cage and Mokap. He was Johnny with boring glasses instead of stylish shades, and he was Mokap without balls (heh heh heh). His alt was great though.

I think a characteristic he needs is a smoking habit. I'd like him to be cigarette-crazed. In part because I'd love the controversy that it could create.

I would also make him gay. If MK ever has gay fighters, I'd like Stryker to be one of them.

I miss his classic husky look too, if they did give him a costume where he looked like that again, I would use it lol.

I wouldn't be opposed to Stryker being a Cigarette smoker, I would just consider it one of those little fun facts type of things that I like, it makes characters feel more real, though I don't see how it would be controversial, specifically because of the content of Mortal Kombat as it is.

As someone who happens to be lgbt and going to school for Criminal Justice, if Stryker was gay, I would find that rather cool, but why though?

What about Stryker makes you think he would be gay?

I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, I'm just curious.




lol..if they bring back T-rex Stryker ever, I might just send NRS an edible arrangements boquet haha. Animalities are like Friendships and Babalities, they're just for kicks and I wouldn't mind seeing them return.





I want to get good with Sub-zero too, I only know like two combos with him now lol, he's a ton of fun, that retro costumes going to look epic on him:).

I hope Stryker isn't gone until the next "Mortal Kombat family reunion" game, it seems like based on story mode, we'll be seeing him in MK10 albeit possibly not playable or himself due to his zombie state.






p.s. I couldn't find a Stryker win pose gif with the grenade, but I did find the next best thing.



GIFSoup

That GIF HAAAASSS to show Sub-Zero getting the beat-down.

LAWLS

lol I just realized how ironic that is, poor Subbie.

First time I saw MK9 Stryker, I was like...



"Aren't I supposed to know that guy? Didnt I like that guy when I was a kid? When did he get so hot?"

Honestly, I'm pessimistic about Stryker being in the next game. I want him there, but I'm not getting my hopes up. This game was a blessing enough, and I'm fully prepared to not see him for another 15 years.

I'll cling to his leg, but I don't expect to see him in the next game. Though if he does return, understand that this forum will never be the same as there will be a lunatic having a rampage like the Tazmanian Devil.

I will conserve my love by watching the new Thundercats and being a Tygra fan. Matthew Mercer is voicing Tygra.

There is nothing about Stryker that screams gay, as sexual orientation (or lack of it) does not affect one's personality. I want him to be gay, because it wouldn't be expected, and because I like gay badasses. His sexiness also has something to do with it.

As for the cigarette thing, you just have to look how highly stuck up many are about smoking these days. The laws are getting very strict, and anti-smoking ads are crawling all over TV. That's why I doubt making any MK characters a smoker without denouncing it would sit well with many people.

I don't know.

I fear people would have massive issues with it.

"Oh, so the token gay character turned out to be the lamest person ever? FUCK YOU, NRS!"
"Oh, they're trying to make Stryker popular by cheering the gay fans!"
"Well, of course Stryker is gay! Hur hur hur hur!"

Yeah, I got issues. But not just Stryker. Anyone just...RANDOMLY becoming gay in this game would cause a bit of an uproar. Majority of the cast's sexuality is not established, and it is not really a factor that matters toward the plot. So, I doubt anything like that will happen.

Everyone will assume whatever sexuality for each character.

Cause god knows, when I think of Stryker and I close my eyes....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MC0G-Lbuuk

This game has a roster full of awesome characters, it's hard to pick. my favorites in mkt were ermac, stryker, and rain but I'm really considering stryker, jax, jc and sonya as possible mains mainly because I dont have the money to get rain and I've been pretty terrible with ermac -_-.

I'm really glad to see stryker get the exposure he deserves I remember when it was basically laughable being a fan of stryker
Anyone else wish kabals alt was the one in strykers chapter? I thought he looked pretty awesome in that costume even though I found it odd that stryker wasn't wearing it the entire game.

New question for Stryker fans and the community at large, what did you all think of Stryker's role in MK Legacy?

I thought it was great for him to finally get to shine as a main character and this if I'm not mistaken is the first time he got to be portrayed by an actual actor, he was denied that in MK Annihilation, being relegated to a quick reference. I loved that he was leading the Black Dragon takedown, he seemed competent and a total bad ass and his actor is quite handsome to boot.



Also, another quesiton would anybody like to see Stryker get involved in the whole Order and Chaos storyline? I think that would be a good moral dilema for him, Stryker lives in a free society, yet values Order, but Hotaru takes that to the extreme, would be interesting to see him struggle with such a scenario.

I hope in future games, he ditches that MK3-esque look and start to look more like either of his MKArmageddon costumes..

Stryker is the man. He has been my main since I got MK9. I always liked him and I didn't really like him in Armageddon. Didn't have any personality, but then again who did in that game? It really sucks that he died in Mk9, I'd would have been cool with it if he had died harder instead of going out like THAT. I really hope he is in the next game because he deserves it. He's only appeared in 2 other games. I don't know why people hate him so much. When I pick him people are like, "Stryker??? Really??" My wife hates him because he's cocky and hates that little nod he does in his victory pose. and some people hate him simply because he's a cop. I like him because he's badass and that he's a regular guy (albeit a action hero John McClane super cop regular guy). I love how he's got a action hero background and love his victory pose.

I kind of miss his MKA costume.

Very nice, for starters.

Secondly, I been wanting to comment this just not had time.

Most of you all have heard my rants/likes/appreciations of this character for the years I been here and served this characters highlights.

Yes, the majority of "us" get why he was not liked as much in earlier times, which i still don't see as an issue. I thought the actor was fine. Maybe because I just got used to seeing him for the many countless hours I spent playing as the character, not sure really.

(MK3)
Like many at this age, I to loved the majority of things War/Military/Police lifestyle. And often dreampt of being a standout man in uniform fighting for what i love, protecting those i care about. And while Stryker, maybe off from how law enforcement people are, he felt like a superhero-esque version of a good looking man in uniform no pun intended. As I grew up I got heavily into Army and got drafted in @ 18. To me this was awesome because It felt like I was the character in my own right, being chosen to serve and have others along side me who loved the lifestyle to I live. Stryker in MK3 has always had the biggest impression on me, as opposed to how I wanted to be when I grew up. He didn't have much dialogue outside DoTR. (Thanks Ron Perlman) But what he lacked in talking terms he made up for in Fighting/Kombat.

Stryker is the perfect role model for those who love being Military affiliated or law enforcement protective. The confident type who don't really dwell on shit and stay focused. But also Keep a level head and are very Observant. He's also a Joker as we saw, which shows his diversity. That he can be caring and warm hearted and have fun the next. It's defiantly a good trait to have. Johhny Cage can be considered the same, but he's more comic relief then anything.

Stryker has so much similarities to the Punisher whom I also really like a lot. Both suffered loss and both are very skilled.

I like many of the characters in MK, but Stryker is a character I hold closest to my heart as a fan. He was my first mk3 character and I never put him down. I would go the distance to see him get proper treatment every inclusion he has in a game. Whether it be specials, story or design. I'm not picky. I love every outfit he's been given. But do tend to favor the MK3 design as it's my favorite. MK3 has the most memorable and impact on me because at that age he's who I looked up to and whom i envisioned my self to be.

(MKA)
I liked his appearance in this game. I liked his specials as well, I always thought these were amongst his best upgraded moves, both design wise and play. I feel he was a bit downgraded due to having another characters previous fighting style, as it didn't feel like Stryker, but it didn't stop me from playing as him. I think the futuristic look was a bit flashy, but I loved the outfit and the way the blue line coursed through the black. Overall, I'd say he was one of my favorite designs in the game. But the fighting style he received was kinda his downfall. As it didn't seem fitting. I do like that they tried to do as much as possible to help expand to a wider audience for appreciation, but that part really could of been re-decided.

(MK9)
Easily, the most Epic highlight in his development. Look, Personality, Voice work, Story tie-ins. Everything this time for him has my approval. I remember seeing his leaked VS screen and went insane. I still to this day, am proud to be a Stryker lover and supporter. Because what they did for him in this game re-defined him entirely. I couldn't be more happy. I could rant for days on why I love him this game, it really is endless. I do hope to see him in future games, because NRS finally got it right. His stance is easily one of my favorite traits of his this game. His specials everything, matches his performance. The fatalities are immense as well as the win pose. You really can't ask for a better inclusion.

The story was amongst my favorite part, because we got to see some actual voice over work, which I was happy about. They even re-told the events prior to Shao Kahn's Invasion which was a huge filler for me. And didn't have me questioning what happened prior. Thanks NRS! :) I really like the fact that Him and Kabal were best friends. As I think Kabal really felt out of place through mk3, and seeing that bond they had really earned points for me from him. Great disclosure there all around.

(MK Legacy)
I like the actor who played as him in these. I think for the most part he defined him pretty well. I still would of like to of seen him in the gear, but overall they had the right idea. I know it was a different outlook on MK overall, but there could of been some outfit similarities. I think with Stryker rising in the ranks of this franchise we could see more of him in media and games which would really please me, as I think he's entitled to the spotlight he's received. Defiantly want more.

(Gameplay)
His combo's are all really solid. He started off before nerfs as pretty powering. His b+f 4, still dominate midscreen projectiles. Which can grant him some pretty terrific setups and 50/50s. I like how b+1,2,2 starts for a good high variant into his d,b,4. or mix up jump in 1, 1,1, into d+b,2. I like how b+2 can be canceled into b+f,1. 4 is still the best roundhouse in the game. It can be mixed like 4,b+f,4. or 4,d+b,4. He has a legit midscreen Jump in b+1,2,2,U+1,3,b+f1(EX), 1,1,b+f4. = 42% ish. IMO His BnB combo. I recently been experimenting with other variations and enders.

Overall all. I been here since the start supporting him, and will continue to do so as long as possible. I truly am one of the most Notorious Stryker fans. It's nice to see you all come together and show him some respect. He definitely deserves it.

-MINION

In reply to Espio872

I didn't like Stryker's portrayal in MK: Legacy. To have him portrayed as a protocol drone while Jax gets to look all cool, rebellious and a outside-the-box thinker. Connecting him to Sonya and Jax is lazy and predictable. They really shouldn't have included him in the episode at all. I prefer him unconnected to the special forces, as making him a part of it is just cheap, and can be used as an excuse not to develop him individually.

The Seidan guard angle however, is one that could make a decent story for Stryker. Certainly better than just making him another Special Forces grunt.

Tahmoh Pennikett would have been an ideal actor for Stryker. Who he portrayed in MKL was Stryker in name only. What a shame.

He could easily have both. His MK3 costume is his iconic look, his fans love it and he could have his old looks and something more daring, but he (and every other character for that matter) should keep a classic look, Street Fighter does it where they always have a classic look, but a new costume as well, with that compromise, everyone wins.

I have no problem with daring and new designs, but they can have both new and old.

I'm still of the opinion that he looks more like an X-men with his Armageddon look than a cop and he doesn't actually look like Stryker, the costume deviates way too far from the original look for it to be a total replacement of his current look.




lol yeah, Armageddon was a misstep for everyone, despite there being some good redesigns (Sheeva, Jarek etc), the game was sub par.

I will never understand why they made Stryker such a hit, just to kill him in the same game he obtained his new bad ass status, I feel they did that with Smoke and Jade too, finally giving them their shine and prominence, just to undue it in a flash, one of the many issues I have with story.

People don't usually give a good reason for hating him, first it was he's fat, yet he was one of the higher tier characters in UMK3.

I always love when people say they hate him because he's a cop, yet Sonya and Jax don't get all this hate and they're authority figures too.

Stryker's attitude is probably the most likeable part of him, he's a bit snarky and smug, but that's the charm.

They did a great job with making him look like an action hero, with his role in stopping terrorists and the like in his bio prior to his role in story mode.

Thanks for popping in and sharing your thoughts man, let's hope we see him return more often for future games.