Dacthunder
Active Member
Nope it's still by far more simple than you think, coming up with something new and original is by far harder to do, than from doing something that you have reference for. It takes longer to make it original, unique, while the having reference makes it simpler, but all that's needed is some button changes. Actually you also have complete control over any character doesn't matter what company they're from...you'll always have complete control. You make it sound like new ideas is just cut paste... Virtua Fighter button layout is no different from Dead or Alive except guard button and of course there are some certain ways they perform moves but still it's more simple than coming up with something new.
Don't know if you animated before, but try it for yourself and you have to remember to compare your characters to others that have already been made, plus you have to draw out the concepts first over and over (also includes all the costumes you put on them), ex. for move sets if you make a Karate User you have to compare him or her to say ex. Ein or Hitomi, but you have to make your character unique from them. Versus if you can completely use another company's character and all you have to do is mostly organize their similar control scheme and draw out the character concepts that are already recognized.
http://iplaywinner.com/virtua-fighter-5-system/
Actually TTT2 has 43 original characters they even made some of the copy and paste characters more unique, however DOA 5 plays much better and smoother. I admit I do like a lot of characters on my plate because for me it gives the game a bit more longevity and more to try out. My only disappointment is since it's been 7 years since DOA 4 not counting DOAD, I would assume at least more new original DOA 5 characters- I was hoping for at least 4. Considering DOAD had 26 I'm thinking it should have more and be much more superior concerning the character roster size.
