Reptiles Un-popularity
Reptiles Un-popularity
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posted04/16/2015 01:47 PM (UTC)byPenguinIceNinjaMember Since
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Been tuning into some streams when I can and I have yet to see anyone play as reptile.
I know that the creators sort of made reptile as a low-tier, easy-to play character because his variations are minor.
Do you feel as if Reptile will not be heavily used in this game? I think that will be the case and it may be the last time we see him for a while.
I know that the creators sort of made reptile as a low-tier, easy-to play character because his variations are minor.
Do you feel as if Reptile will not be heavily used in this game? I think that will be the case and it may be the last time we see him for a while.
WeaponTheory •04/14/2015 05:01 PM (UTC) •
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The game is still fresh and a Reptile player won my Gamestop tournament.
Just saying.
Just saying.
giggles •04/14/2015 05:10 PM (UTC) •
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I think Reptile is one of those characters that are more fuss than action. People seriously bombarded Boon about him before being confirmed...
That reminds me of AngryJoe: "my boy Ermac!, "Ermac better be in the game!"
Some time later: "I never played Ermac much"
That reminds me of AngryJoe: "my boy Ermac!, "Ermac better be in the game!"
Some time later: "I never played Ermac much"
nightbreed_16 •04/14/2015 05:16 PM (UTC) •
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Even though I like Reptiles fatalities his brutalities are a bit too generic and boring. There are two of them I like out of the five but the rest are meh. I still haven't seen his X-Ray Brutality yet. It may make up for it I hope.
ZeroSignal316 •04/14/2015 05:51 PM (UTC) •
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I main Reptile and have since MKII and nothing will make me switch. Not even his awful look from MK DA.
Since we're on the subject of Reptile, does anyone have any good combos they can write in this forum? Haven't had much of a chance to play yet and I'm looking for some stuff to try
Since we're on the subject of Reptile, does anyone have any good combos they can write in this forum? Haven't had much of a chance to play yet and I'm looking for some stuff to try
ZeroSignal316 Wrote:
I main Reptile and have since MKII and nothing will make me switch. Not even his awful look from MK DA.
Since we're on the subject of Reptile, does anyone have any good combos they can write in this forum? Haven't had much of a chance to play yet and I'm looking for some stuff to try
I main Reptile and have since MKII and nothing will make me switch. Not even his awful look from MK DA.
Since we're on the subject of Reptile, does anyone have any good combos they can write in this forum? Haven't had much of a chance to play yet and I'm looking for some stuff to try
I'm working on him right now. I'll post what I come up with.
ZeroSignal316 •04/14/2015 08:31 PM (UTC) •
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Awesome! I have some set ups I was trying out last night, still need some work though.
ZeroSignal316 •04/15/2015 01:30 AM (UTC) •
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This is a nice easy combo for Reptile
B, X, Y, Elbow Dash, Y, X, > B, X, Y, Slide
B, X, Y, Elbow Dash, Y, X, > B, X, Y, Slide
Blade4693 •04/15/2015 01:55 AM (UTC) •
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Idk how much he will be played, you never know, im sure in the right hands he can be trouble, I played around with him and enjoyed him, ill definitely have to take him into practice mode sometime and really play him for a while.
And I know its always been like this but man is the start up on his forceball slow :/
And I know its always been like this but man is the start up on his forceball slow :/
Thatoneguy •04/15/2015 02:32 AM (UTC) •
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Reptile is AWESOME in this game. He's very fun! And his Tournament costume? Beautiful. My boy!
PenguinIceNinja •04/15/2015 12:51 PM (UTC) •
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A few novice observations about Reptile:
- Dash is not as "spammy" as MK9. There seems to be a delay between dashes and it's slightly harder to execute.
-forceball is really, really slow to come out. It is extremely risky now to use a forceball. Moreso because the input is now down to forward instead of back back. At least with the old input you are backing up.
- Dash is not as "spammy" as MK9. There seems to be a delay between dashes and it's slightly harder to execute.
-forceball is really, really slow to come out. It is extremely risky now to use a forceball. Moreso because the input is now down to forward instead of back back. At least with the old input you are backing up.
chadspade •04/15/2015 02:03 PM (UTC) •
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I really don't like playing as Reptile but NRS did a good job with him in the story. They did him justice as a frontman instead of a lacky as in previous games.
ZeroSignal316 •04/15/2015 06:10 PM (UTC) •
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I'm really interested to see what this Kraken Reptile skin is all about. I'm glad it's out first with Jason so we should see in just a few short weeks.
The_TooCool_Master •04/15/2015 06:40 PM (UTC) •
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Reptile gets flak for two reason :
-Some people just can't get over him looking like a lizard instead of wearing a human mask like in MK2-3. It's been over a decade and everytime Reptile is shown people still complain about it like Reptile was a human at first. I'm very glad NRS has sticked to their guns since MK4 and haven't given in to complaints.
-He never does anything. He always teams up with whoever's in charge. Sometimes they imply he striked a deal to get his race restored if the villain wins or that he's simply waiting for the perfect moment to strike, but it never leads to anything.
That being said, I love Reptile. He's not someone I play as but he has such interesting abiltiies(and even better now with the MKX variations) that I feel they could spend less time making him a lackey and more time making him seek out a way to restore his race.
-Some people just can't get over him looking like a lizard instead of wearing a human mask like in MK2-3. It's been over a decade and everytime Reptile is shown people still complain about it like Reptile was a human at first. I'm very glad NRS has sticked to their guns since MK4 and haven't given in to complaints.
-He never does anything. He always teams up with whoever's in charge. Sometimes they imply he striked a deal to get his race restored if the villain wins or that he's simply waiting for the perfect moment to strike, but it never leads to anything.
That being said, I love Reptile. He's not someone I play as but he has such interesting abiltiies(and even better now with the MKX variations) that I feel they could spend less time making him a lackey and more time making him seek out a way to restore his race.
ZeroSignal316 •04/15/2015 09:33 PM (UTC) •
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I'm fine with him looking like a lizard as long as he's got enough ninja garb like Scrop and Sub get so that he at least resembles the character I grew so attached to as a kid.
His alt in MK4 I thought was perfect for him. I like his look in MKX to a point, but I'd have covered up just a bit more of his skin and make the green parts of his clothes stand out a bit more. That's just me being nitpicky though I guess.
His alt in MK4 I thought was perfect for him. I like his look in MKX to a point, but I'd have covered up just a bit more of his skin and make the green parts of his clothes stand out a bit more. That's just me being nitpicky though I guess.
Blade4693 •04/15/2015 11:14 PM (UTC) •
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Yeah I prefer "human" Reptile all the way, hoping we may get a human skin for him.
I have come to terms with the fact that he will probably remain more reptilian for as long as MK is around, but I would really enjoy it if they balanced it out more, someone posted some artwork of a fan made design that was just perfect, he was still a reptile, but he had a much more "human" body/physique.
I have come to terms with the fact that he will probably remain more reptilian for as long as MK is around, but I would really enjoy it if they balanced it out more, someone posted some artwork of a fan made design that was just perfect, he was still a reptile, but he had a much more "human" body/physique.
chadspade Wrote:
I really don't like playing as Reptile but NRS did a good job with him in the story. They did him justice as a frontman instead of a lacky as in previous games.
I really don't like playing as Reptile but NRS did a good job with him in the story. They did him justice as a frontman instead of a lacky as in previous games.
What are you talking about? He's still very much a lacky in Mkx. He just talks a bit more now.
futuretime23 •04/16/2015 02:50 AM (UTC) •
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well,the coalesced ini references 4 Reptile skins,instead of 3. So i'm guessing we may have one more surprise in store. But yeah,I'm also hoping for a "human" Reptile skin as well.
I like the fact the NRS has him in lizard form full time... he should be. Plus his unique form makes him more interesting instead of just another boring "human" ninja. He doesn't want to be seen from time to time? Fine. That's what his invisibility is for. He shouldn't be in human form. He should be what he his.
That said. Reptile in MKX:
I think he's fantastic! I've put practice time in with him and he's so cool to play. I especially like that NRS made his fight style take a lot more advantage of the natural agility and speed he has thanks to his race. This is always how Reptile should have played. He's a tricky fellow to lock down and he's incredibly fast (and dangerous). Great job with Reptile, NRS.
That said. Reptile in MKX:
I think he's fantastic! I've put practice time in with him and he's so cool to play. I especially like that NRS made his fight style take a lot more advantage of the natural agility and speed he has thanks to his race. This is always how Reptile should have played. He's a tricky fellow to lock down and he's incredibly fast (and dangerous). Great job with Reptile, NRS.
Thatoneguy •04/16/2015 03:35 AM (UTC) •
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ZeroSignal316 Wrote:
I'm fine with him looking like a lizard as long as he's got enough ninja garb like Scrop and Sub get so that he at least resembles the character I grew so attached to as a kid.
His alt in MK4 I thought was perfect for him. I like his look in MKX to a point, but I'd have covered up just a bit more of his skin and make the green parts of his clothes stand out a bit more. That's just me being nitpicky though I guess.
I'm fine with him looking like a lizard as long as he's got enough ninja garb like Scrop and Sub get so that he at least resembles the character I grew so attached to as a kid.
His alt in MK4 I thought was perfect for him. I like his look in MKX to a point, but I'd have covered up just a bit more of his skin and make the green parts of his clothes stand out a bit more. That's just me being nitpicky though I guess.
I couldn't agree more.
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