PolluxTroy
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Why wasn't he in KOF 2003 or SVC Chaos? I find such an omission entirely unacceptable.
Andy Bogard gettin' the shaft?
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Presumably, he just wasn't popular enough to make the cut against SNKP's burning desire to recycle MOTW sprites.
Cutting unpopular characters also makes it easy for SNKP to re-add them later to console ports as "exclusive extras," like how King was cut and re-added in the console ports.
Cutting unpopular characters also makes it easy for SNKP to re-add them later to console ports as "exclusive extras," like how King was cut and re-added in the console ports.
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Yes, I think he should come back in kof12. Since KOF XII has all new sprites, I would think that a lot of characters will be cut from the roster because there has never been a fighting game with 50 or so brand new sprites to my knowledge.
The japanese don't like ninja characters that are of any nationality other than Japan, or so I've heard. Would also explain why Galford's Strike Heads damage has been so laughable since SSIV.
Pity, I always liked Andy more than his big brother.
Pity, I always liked Andy more than his big brother.
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YeldellGW said:
Yeah, I always liked Andy better too...
derboo said:
Personally, I don't see the problem. A person can utilize any fighting style they see fit, regardless of their or its nationality.
Christ, Joe Higashi's japanese and he utilizes Muay Thai. How's that any different from Andy or Galford being trained in ninjitsu?!
If it has blonde hair and blue eyes, the Japanese love it. It's about as simple as that.
What's more likely is that Andy just didn't get people excited anymore. He was completely redone as a character in 96, which was great for him, but ever since then, there have just been small tweaks to him, and he's pretty much been the same character ever since. For instance, the dam breaker punch, when it was switched to an unblockable juggle in 96, was such a good move that it was practically the only move of his worth doing.
What's more likely is that Andy just didn't get people excited anymore. He was completely redone as a character in 96, which was great for him, but ever since then, there have just been small tweaks to him, and he's pretty much been the same character ever since. For instance, the dam breaker punch, when it was switched to an unblockable juggle in 96, was such a good move that it was practically the only move of his worth doing.
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Actually, for a while, even since '96', I've seen him as the ever-improving Andy.
I actually liked his updates, from year to year, as it seemed he was getting more dangerous with his arsenal. Still, I don't mind the swap out, every once in a while. Sometimes it forces people to spread out a little, and not stick with the same people all of the time. (Heck, by the time they altered and then removed Takuma, I was ready to see him removed) This was basically so I wouldn't fall on him as a crutch.
Sometimes, I think the idea to remove somebody is because they don't see what they can do more with them, and have them sit out until they can either think of a nice revamp or replace them with something suitable.
Still, I think some of Andy's game was unique enough to make for a good return, if not incorporated in someone else. He I liked, but I eventually see a lot of people leaving KOF for new people. That is, unless SNK decides to move away from KOF and work on a new franchise.
I actually liked his updates, from year to year, as it seemed he was getting more dangerous with his arsenal. Still, I don't mind the swap out, every once in a while. Sometimes it forces people to spread out a little, and not stick with the same people all of the time. (Heck, by the time they altered and then removed Takuma, I was ready to see him removed) This was basically so I wouldn't fall on him as a crutch.
Sometimes, I think the idea to remove somebody is because they don't see what they can do more with them, and have them sit out until they can either think of a nice revamp or replace them with something suitable.
Still, I think some of Andy's game was unique enough to make for a good return, if not incorporated in someone else. He I liked, but I eventually see a lot of people leaving KOF for new people. That is, unless SNK decides to move away from KOF and work on a new franchise.
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Kirk Foiden said:
I usually use Terry or K' in replace of Andy. So it definitely forced me to spread out, but I still missed A-Bo.
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YeldellGW said:
HEY
lol......anyways i used to play with Andy too.....that is at the time of FF...now i have shifted to Terry, K', and Iori.
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TERRY_BOGARD said:HEY
lol......anyways i used to play with Andy too.....that is at the time of FF...now i have shifted to Terry, K', and Iori.
Andy is fun to use definately, but in 2k2 I felt he was too easy to do good with...
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I've always wondered why Andy was never in the newer kof, his disciple was in mark of the wolves but SNK playmore makes it seem as if though Andy is no longer interested in the KOFs. Personally, I think Andy may be one of the few who can actually kick Terry's arse although it is never depicted.
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Andy kind of reminds me, sometimes, of what a young Geese Howard would be if he were in Shiranui. If he turned, "to the darkside", so to speak; he'd be a very dangerous man. I guess the way they seem to spin his story, is that he's being responsible and is refocusing his efforts to Clan and family.
Yeah.....don't see why he always avoids her. Seriously Andy....she wants you man! Oh well.....you keep focusing on beating Terry while I take her. lol
But yeah, why does he always avoid Mai? I've always wondered that myself....and as much as I'd like to see Mai get together with him, I dread the thought of her marrying the guy.....wouldn't want to see her name go from Mai Shiranui to Mai......Bogard.....
But yeah, why does he always avoid Mai? I've always wondered that myself....and as much as I'd like to see Mai get together with him, I dread the thought of her marrying the guy.....wouldn't want to see her name go from Mai Shiranui to Mai......Bogard.....
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Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!
the only good version IMO in a KOF was in 96
