Kitana vs. Noob Saibot
Mortal Kombat (2011)
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Kitana vs. Noob Saibot
The title is misleading in a way; however, if you are reading this then it got your attention. I personally found Kitana's hair movements to be horrible when she was first introduced. I have seen huge improvements; however, it seems that many people are still bothered by the rubber band (as some call it) effect.
I can relate to those who said it was distracting, but I don't feel that way any longer (as more gameplay has been released). Yet, there are still those who say it doesn't move "realistically".
This made me think about the Noob Saibot trailer. Let me first say that Noob was never a character I gave two s**ts about. I watched the trailer and was very impressed. (still wouldn't have an urge to play as him, but they did a good job for his fans IMO) I thought the x-ray with the vomit was awesome, BUT (you knew that was coming) ... vomit certainly wouldn't fly out of a ninja that was wearing a mask. Realistically, the mask wouldn't hold it, but it would dribble and not fly straight forward.
I understand the defense "the x-ray move is seen a fraction of the time" compared to the entire match (ala hair movements). But if your argument is realism, why haven't I heard any (unless I missed a post) of those same people complain on this?
I can relate to those who said it was distracting, but I don't feel that way any longer (as more gameplay has been released). Yet, there are still those who say it doesn't move "realistically".
This made me think about the Noob Saibot trailer. Let me first say that Noob was never a character I gave two s**ts about. I watched the trailer and was very impressed. (still wouldn't have an urge to play as him, but they did a good job for his fans IMO) I thought the x-ray with the vomit was awesome, BUT (you knew that was coming) ... vomit certainly wouldn't fly out of a ninja that was wearing a mask. Realistically, the mask wouldn't hold it, but it would dribble and not fly straight forward.
I understand the defense "the x-ray move is seen a fraction of the time" compared to the entire match (ala hair movements). But if your argument is realism, why haven't I heard any (unless I missed a post) of those same people complain on this?
Let me conclude that I myself don't expect total realism in any video game. I'm not complaining about Noob's x-ray. Instead I'm wondering how those "realism" defenders conclude they are different.
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When it comes to Kitana's and Sindel's hair, the question is not about realism... it's about making it look believable! Making it look good, having proper animation to make hair look like hair. Ther rubberband effect it has now is not how hair would flow, even if being otherworldly like Sindel's is.
I do agree though, Jade puking through her mask in Noob's X-Ray isn't optimal either. The mask should fall off or be filled with the puke, dripping out from wherever it can.
It is such small detail that will turn the game from being good into being great! Or in MK's case, from being great into amazing, because almost everything else looks absolutely stunning! If only they could fiddle with those small details to perfect them, then the game would feel complete.
I do agree though, Jade puking through her mask in Noob's X-Ray isn't optimal either. The mask should fall off or be filled with the puke, dripping out from wherever it can.
It is such small detail that will turn the game from being good into being great! Or in MK's case, from being great into amazing, because almost everything else looks absolutely stunning! If only they could fiddle with those small details to perfect them, then the game would feel complete.
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*sigh* When will you people realize that NOTHING will ever be good enough for a MK fan. Gosh!
By the way, your thread font sucks. Now if you typed it in Old Bookman style......and made it red, then this thread would be perfect.


By the way, your thread font sucks. Now if you typed it in Old Bookman style......and made it red, then this thread would be perfect.

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Kitana's hair.. Only thing i dont like is how it looks like a huge single chunk. Its like a large towel coming out the back of her hair.
I've been spoiled though. I just saw tangled, and that movie's all about good hair lol.
I've been spoiled though. I just saw tangled, and that movie's all about good hair lol.

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Does the mask get damaged though? In Mileena's fatality video it look like her mask gets so damaged it's you can see her whole face. She still takes off her non-existent mask to bite Kitana's face for the fatality.
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Does the mask get damaged though? In Mileena's fatality video it look like her mask gets so damaged it's you can see her whole face. She still takes off her non-existent mask to bite Kitana's face for the fatality.
Does the mask get damaged though? In Mileena's fatality video it look like her mask gets so damaged it's you can see her whole face. She still takes off her non-existent mask to bite Kitana's face for the fatality.
The front of it is missing, so she does have to still take the rest off because her mouth is so big

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Still seems like more than enough to puke without your mask getting in the way.
Can't see them changing the puke animation depending on the damage though.
Can't see them changing the puke animation depending on the damage though.
Yeah, those little details kind of make the difference.
I this case, however, you are seeing Kitana's hair flying around every time you see her. Like, every second.
Characters with masks or in the same style will only be puking when against Noob and when he accomplishes that move.
I have a feeling we'll see more stuff like that that doesn't make sense with more characters as well.
Thing is, it would be nice if it made sense, but, its Ok that it doesn't cause of how awesome it looks and because its not there every second.
But I agree with you, it kind of boils down to the same thing. It would be nice if the mask feel down and (when the move is over) Jade pulls it back up quickly. But, I'm in no rush to be picky about things like that.
Now, having 30 arms and 50 ribcages and 20 skulls exploding out of your body when you do a Fatality, yes, that's not little at all.
I this case, however, you are seeing Kitana's hair flying around every time you see her. Like, every second.
Characters with masks or in the same style will only be puking when against Noob and when he accomplishes that move.
I have a feeling we'll see more stuff like that that doesn't make sense with more characters as well.
Thing is, it would be nice if it made sense, but, its Ok that it doesn't cause of how awesome it looks and because its not there every second.
But I agree with you, it kind of boils down to the same thing. It would be nice if the mask feel down and (when the move is over) Jade pulls it back up quickly. But, I'm in no rush to be picky about things like that.
Now, having 30 arms and 50 ribcages and 20 skulls exploding out of your body when you do a Fatality, yes, that's not little at all.
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