The Hero

Feb 2 2009, 11:34 PM

Im guessing the new chick in the red is Chiyome for sure! she seems cool, and I think Matsu would be another character to be added.

Divine Justice

Feb 2 2009, 08:02 PM

Finally, one last point I'd like to make: We don't NEED everyone's children. Just because Nobunaga had a son doesn't mean we need one in the game. Same for Shingen, Kenshin, etc. Thinking they need to be included or likely will be included just to create a father-son relationship is silly. If the son is noteworthy, then fine. But it seems most people for some reason think that these games should be kept completely in the family and have the roster for the next SW game be composed almost entirely of bloodline Oda, Uesugi, Takeda, and Hojo.

LoW

Feb 8 2009, 12:14 PM

Divine Justice

Feb 2 2009, 08:02 PM

Finally, one last point I'd like to make: We don't NEED everyone's children. Just because Nobunaga had a son doesn't mean we need one in the game. Same for Shingen, Kenshin, etc. Thinking they need to be included or likely will be included just to create a father-son relationship is silly. If the son is noteworthy, then fine. But it seems most people for some reason think that these games should be kept completely in the family and have the roster for the next SW game be composed almost entirely of bloodline Oda, Uesugi, Takeda, and Hojo.

When it comes to Katsuyori and Kagekatsu, I'd say there's definitely more than father-son relationship factor. Those two had major roles in certain battles and had some sort of relationship with existing characters in SW2. Those two certainly have a lot more story potential than other Takeda and Uesugi retainers. But of course, like you said, it depends what tactic KOEI is going to use with SW3. If it's more about Eastern Army and Tokugawa, then yeah, I doubt we're going to see any new Takeda, Uesugi or Oda officers as playable.

But if you ask me, it's also silly to think that characters have good chances to become playable for their various accomplishements and loyalty. If this was the case, then let me ask you this: Where's Cheng Pu?

LoW

Feb 9 2009, 10:19 AM

Yeah, you're right. I had a black out there... That's just another reason why he would be the best choice for a new playabale Uesugi officer.

Master Sima Yi

Feb 9 2009, 04:30 PM

LoW

Feb 9 2009, 10:19 AM

Yeah, you're right. I had a black out there... That's just another reason why he would be the best choice for a new playabale Uesugi officer.

And he fought for Ieyasu during the Battle of Osaka Castle. Not at Osaka Castle, but in a different battle... don't remember which it was.

Seraphil

Feb 15 2009, 01:49 AM

No, it was Osaka where Kagekatsu fought in. Specifically the Winter Siege. The one in the game is the Summer Siege but also has elements of the Winter Siege mixed in(such as the Sanadamaru.)

MysteriousStranger08

Feb 17 2009, 09:43 PM

I would guess
Kiyomasa Kato
Ujimasa Hojo (need a Hojo somewhere)
One of the reamining Tokugawa Generals
Maybe a Takeda

fohn-jarmery

Feb 21 2009, 04:40 AM

A new member of the Date clan would be nice...
And seems likely, especially considering all the appearances Masamune has in the WO series.

DarkDante

Mar 2 2009, 11:00 AM

I'm a big fan of the Mouri but how many battles could you put them in?? The battle against Hideyoshi and the Oda seems to be the only realistic battle they could show up in. Rather than include more clans in SW3 I think they should focus on expanding the existing ones, the Takeda need more generals desperately so do the Uesugi, Date and Shimazu. However I would make an exception to include the Hojo preferably Ujiyasu, considering that the rivalry between the Takeda and Uesugi would not be complete without the Hojo in there somewhere.

LightShadow

Feb 7 2009, 04:20 AM

The Hero

Feb 2 2009, 11:34 PM

Im guessing the new chick in the red is Chiyome for sure! she seems cool, and I think Matsu would be another character to be added.

We need Dude Power! Yeah, but chiyome was seriously a kunoichi?

Seraphil

Mar 2 2009, 05:25 PM

DarkDante

Mar 2 2009, 11:00 AM

I'm a big fan of the Mouri but how many battles could you put them in?? The battle against Hideyoshi and the Oda seems to be the only realistic battle they could show up in. Rather than include more clans in SW3 I think they should focus on expanding the existing ones, the Takeda need more generals desperately so do the Uesugi, Date and Shimazu. However I would make an exception to include the Hojo preferably Ujiyasu, considering that the rivalry between the Takeda and Uesugi would not be complete without the Hojo in there somewhere.

Battle of Kizugawaguchi Vs. Oda (which was in SW2 as Osaka Bay)
Siege of Takamatsu Castle Vs. Hashiba (the final battle of Hideyoshi western campaign where he flooded the castle during siege, and then made a truce with the Mouri to go avenge Nobunaga at Yamazaki)
Battle of Moji Castle Vs. Otomo/Tachibana (The Mouri's attempt to keep their foothold in Kyushu)
Battle of Iyo Vs. Chosokabe/Otomo (The overall series of battles between the Mouri-Kono, Otomo-Ichijo, and Chosokabe over western Shikoku)

That's four battles already, and I haven't even included Mouri's war against the Amago, the other battles in Hideyoshi's campaign, Itsukushima, or the Mouri's participation in Hideyoshi's Shikoku or Kyushu Campaign or Sekigahara.