Blue Druid Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) I've just came across Roy's prototype mug from FE6, and I somehow feel he would have been a far more interesting character than the final Roy, because Roy was very bland in FE6 and had nothing going for him. At least the prototype Roy (or Protoroy, as I like to call him) has some form of character to him, looking much more energetic and optimistic. Who else feels the same? Why do you think I.S. changed Roy to his more bland, function-only form in the final FE6? (This is a recreation of Roy's mug from prototype FE6 screenshots. I found the mug here. Credit goes to the spriter over at Pixel Joint). Edited October 31, 2015 by Blue Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruadath Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Looks like Roy went Super Saiyan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Wolfram Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) People maybe haven't noticed it but FE6 Roys battle animation resembles the prototype mug. I'll prove it. Just look at the hair and even the armor is the same as the one on prototype mug. I.S. is lazy confirmed. Edited October 31, 2015 by Lord Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruadath Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I always thought their was something extremely weird with his hairdo in battle. This explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Druid Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 People maybe haven't noticed it but FE6 Roys battle animation resembles the prototype mug. I'll prove it. Just look at the hair and even the armor is the same as the one on prototype mug. I.S. is lazy confirmed. Wow, I didn't notice that. We could assume from this that the final Roy was a last minute change and they didn't have time to make a new personality for Roy and change his animation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessie Spoon Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Just because he looked different, doesn't mean his personality was any different. For all we know, they could have changed his mug because the devs thought the prototype one was too unfitting for his character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCProductions Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I personally really liked how Roy looked in the final, and his final personality, but that's just me. It is nice to have an explanation for why his animation looks off tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical Glace Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 He looks like he's 10 in the prototype. That said yeah, I doubt his personality would be different, and his final design fits him as a character more imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 If prototype Roy had better stats then I would actually prefer him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCProductions Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Am I just seriously blessed or something, cause in my 3 different playthroughs of FE6, Roy never turned out anywhere near as bad as people seem to have horror stories about. In fact, I consider him a superior unit to Leif, Micaiah, and SD Marth. Am I just really blessed or something? He does look ten in the prototype, tho, but I wouldn't mind that, since I like young protagonists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maritisa Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 You know, I find the prototype status screen to be particularly interesting. You can really see the whole transition they were going through between FESNES and FEGBA. It's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I prefer the final one. Protoroy looks weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Wolfram Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 You know, I find the prototype status screen to be particularly interesting. You can really see the whole transition they were going through between FESNES and FEGBA. It's pretty cool. Yep. At first they used FE5 Weapon icons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espinosa Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 They should've given us Leif instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Am I just seriously blessed or something, cause in my 3 different playthroughs of FE6, Roy never turned out anywhere near as bad as people seem to have horror stories about. In fact, I consider him a superior unit to Leif, Micaiah, and SD Marth. Am I just really blessed or something? He does look ten in the prototype, tho, but I wouldn't mind that, since I like young protagonists. ... His stats aren't bad but he stays mediocre and unpromoted for too long before becoming a powerhouse for... 3-4 chapters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Naut Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't think I could look at Prototype Roy and take him seriously as the leader of a continental army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 He looks like he's 10 in the prototype. That said yeah, I doubt his personality would be different, and his final design fits him as a character more imo. I actually think Roy was younger in earlier materials for FE6? Not literally 10, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Druid Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) You know, I find the prototype status screen to be particularly interesting. You can really see the whole transition they were going through between FESNES and FEGBA. It's pretty cool. I know! It's really fascinating how the transition went on. Early FE6 looks like the love child of Thracia 776 and FE7. I would've personally preferred it if more stayed more true to the SNES look, but that's probably just me. Also, is the fact that both Roy and Leif are both the sole Lords of their games who wield swords and don't gain any weapons upon promotion a coincidence? I don't think I could look at Prototype Roy and take him seriously as the leader of a continental army. Yeah, I see what you mean, and that's probably the reason they changed him. But I'm going to be devil's advocate and say that I didn't take final Roy seriously either. Edited October 31, 2015 by Blue Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 His hair looks too wild for Royalty. He looks far too young to inherit a position leading the Lycian Alliance He looks as though he has little tactical know how with relation to the actual wars going on He looks significantly more angry, for a calm and collected royal figurehead I like nothing about this Roy except perhaps the irony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekkah Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't think Roy is all that bland. His portrait just doesn't really show any emotion and he never blinks because it's FE6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refa Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't think I could look at Prototype Roy and take him seriously as the leader of a continental army. This for sure. I also just straight up like his actual design more, although his Smash appearance is probably my favorite incarnation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann La Mirah Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I personally really liked how Roy looked in the final, and his final personality, but that's just me. It is nice to have an explanation for why his animation looks off tho. I actually like Roy's design and personality too. He does look a bit younger in that prototype version. Maybe that's why they changed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HF Makalov Fanboy Kai Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 yeah i'm more of a fan of final roy then prototype roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Druid Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 This for sure. I also just straight up like his actual design more, although his Smash appearance is probably my favorite incarnation. Yeah, his smash 4 design, is the best by far. yeah i'm more of a fan of final roy then prototype roy Well, I guess I'm alone on this one. I totally see what you guys mean though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelman Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Credit goes to the spriter over at Pixel Joint You do know that the spriter, Jealousy, goes on this forum too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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