Rockman Online artwork and details.

[Acid]

THEY BETTER BRING THIS OVER

I SWEAR TO GOD

[Flame]

Seriously. I mean really, what ever possessed them to make such a radical departure from the standard Mega man game Korea exclusive?

[Align]

It's a bit of a hassle to set up servers and to make sure the game code connects you to one in your country rather than random (which works fine if you confine them all to a modestly sized country like Korea).

[OBJECTION MAN]

If there is not a US release for this aweosme title, I will be very disappointed. It looks incredibly badass.

[The Great Gonzo]

http://www.themmnetwork.com/2010/11/22/yet-more-rockman-online-details/

Cinnamon is a character type, yet is still alive (at least I think). Hm.

[VixyNyan]

Now I know who I'll pick~

[Blackhook]

Now I know who I'll pick~

Who made that?

[Sniper X]

Vixy did.

[MrBaryl]

That Sprite is really good.

Well if this game ever gets here I'm choosing X and Duo Shining Finger!

[Align]

>Just a MORPG
Aw. Well, it might be for the best.

[The Great Gonzo]

http://protodudesrockmancorner.blogspot.com/2010/11/evdn-more-rockman-online-tidbits.html

Proto Man and Bass are not playable characters.

Sorry, Hypershell.

[Protoman Blues]

Well I'm sad now! 

[MrBaryl]

One of X's special attacks is described as a Capoeira-style spinning kick he can do in the air to repeatedly hit enemies at close range.

What? No Hadouken / Shoryuken for X?

[Night]

Now I know who I'll pick~

Cinnamon~

[Hypershell]

So...if Cinnamon's a player (YES), does that mean we have a Cinnamon-armor to look forward to?

http://protodudesrockmancorner.blogspot.com/2010/11/evdn-more-rockman-online-tidbits.html

Sorry, Hypershell.

A shock, to say the least.  Though, if they're "thinking" of adding more, that could still change.

[Acid]

If we actually get this game I'll sure as heck roll X.

No doubt. No second thought.

[borockman]

So...if Cinnamon's a player (YES), does that mean we have a Cinnamon-armor to look forward to?
A shock, to say the least.  Though, if they're "thinking" of adding more, that could still change.

You don't mean.... French maid Cinnamon do you? *droolz*

[Hypershell]

I doubt it, seeings how we're thus far lacking Treble Boost Zero.  But you never know.

[Aresian]

I'm satisfied with that bit of news. If we're limiting character choice, Protoman and Bass would be a waste of choices.

On that notion, Axl is still in the for the running. Axl can be made to play differently than X in a variety of ways and/or options due to their different character styles. Where as, Protoman and Bass are basically akin to clones. No one wants clones.

That said, look for Marino. She'll be in it, I'm sure. Thief type characters are always in ORPGs.

Duo takes Massimo's place however, so toss that out. Gambler characters are useless, so no Spider sadly.

Hmm... fresh out of ideas here. Colonel is also unnecessary due to Zero, so no way to live out the Zero vs Colonel PVPs that would sprout up EVERYWHERE.

[Flame]

Im eager to know how Duo plays. Most likely mid range? (X is short range and Zero close range, and if Axl gets in, then he would likely be like in X8) Duo could be mid range punches, maybe even street fighter type fighter attacks.

Though I'd be upset if he doesn't sport his ramming attack from PF.

[MrBaryl]

I think Duo will have low range attacks with decreassed mobility, clichéd Powerhouse.

Regarding character types, What do you think of Double being playable?

[Flame]

Double...

Why...?

[borockman]

Why should we play as Double when we can kick his ass? 

[Zan]

On that notion, Axl is still in the for the running. Axl can be made to play differently than X in a variety of ways and/or options due to their different character styles. Where as, Protoman and Bass are basically akin to clones. No one wants clones.

That's quite backwards. As several of the classic games prove, neither Blues nor Forte are that much of a clone of Rockman. Axl on the other hand, always had his gameplay modeled after others; X in X7 and Forte in X8.  The only things that really distinguish Axl are his hover and his copy chip. The latter of which likely will not be balanced well because it quite overshadows other characters in versatility.

Furthermore, I don't think it really matters that the gameplay of characters is cloned from another; what we need more than anything is visual changes. Even if the gameplay is the same, atleast not everyone with a buster would look like X. So, more than anything gameplay orientated, I would presume a major reason for Blues and Forte's exclusion is to return them to their original antagonistic roles.

[Aresian]

Let me counter.

The only difference between Megaman and Protoman is that Protoman has a shield and a stronger buster. Otherwise, he's just a clone. Oh and he takes more damage... real innovative.

Megaman and Bass. Same thing really, except he can dash and aim in different directions. Huh.

Axl on the other hand, while playing similarly, has a myriad of other weapons he's used, a hover device with gliding wings that CAN be used for flying, if done properly. (Watch the trailer, maybe he can fly now. X can't do that TECHNICALLY) So, multiple different types of guns... maybe he becomes the long range character. Longer range than X. Plus flying. And that isn't even counting in the transformation chip.

I'm reading potential here. Bass and Protoman don't have that much in terms of potential for uniqueness. I'm looking at this from more than a "lol Megaman" perspective. I'm looking at it from a MORPG perspective, tied in with abilities that have been shown from the series. Bass and Protoman haven't shown much in the way of unique abilities. Axl has shown abilities that set him apart from his comrades.

My two cents.