Board Thread:SMG4 Discussion/@comment-36426936-20190203214947/@comment-79.181.95.117-20190622170621

2600:1700:550:46A0:1013:10ED:83FB:C5D8 wrote: After reading these comments, I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks smg4 needed changing.

Characters:

Saiko, Meggy, Tari. These “new” characters in my opinion are just making the channel less enjoyable and more lackluster. It used to be filled with funny moments throughout the whole video. Now it feels I’m trying to find something funny in his videos. I wasn’t around too long, but the old characters definitely need to be more prominent. I don’t know why it was a good idea to have saiko, meggy, or tari be reoccurring characters especially if they just lack any likeable traits. It feels like they’re a requirement for a video. Every scene they’re in seems contrived. Even the “jokes” nowadays are a bit forced. Mario’s character has been a bit ruined thanks to these new characters, but that’s no new info.

Videos:

I want to like the videos he puts out everyday, but the latest one was extremely disappointing (Mario does the chores). At first I thought this one was going to be alright, hence the title and it not being included in any arc (Like Mario gets stuck on an island, or Mario goes to the fridge to get a glass of milk) In the end, it was way worse than I would have anticipated. It was a combination of unfunny, and lack of work. Bringing back some more Mario 64 style might be a challenge considering all these GMOD characters stacking up. Mario, smg4, boopkins, and bob all have 64 sprites so use them.

Arcs:

The arcs are too over exaggerated. I guess some episodes are good but it seems too dramatic and awkward putting these goofy characters in emotional situations. Overall these videos are kind of cringy nowadays and that’s transferring to the main videos.

(Anime Arc:)

I didn’t even know this would become an arc. The first one of the arc was decent, second one was pretty good. But from there, things got boring fast. If it’s the anime arc, there shouldn’t be a video that has nothing to do with the concept in general (“meggys boot camp”) Destis death was, not going to lie, pretty cringy. I didn’t even care that much. There’s zero comedy in arc videos sometimes and that’s also a problem.

Voices:

In the anime arcs 2nd video, “Mario’s illegal operation” smg4 was given a voice, which I am extremely uncomfortable with. I thought it would disappear after maybe a few episodes but it didn’t but I think in his most recent uploads he took it out. All the lines are overused and are getting old. I think that’s all.

I just really hope he can fix things and listen to some constructive criticism. SMG4 is scheduled to post another video today so hopefully this one is good. Overall, I hope it dosen’t get worse. I agree with literally all of this.

On the topic of characters: I'm on the side that likes the old characters such as X, FM and the such much more than the new ones. But even though I would like to see these characters come back, I don't think they should have substantial roles. Unless of course SMG4 does another "Two great friends" (which is my presonal favorite episodes so I'd say it would be awesome).

The problem will all the new characters is just how much they are shoved in and have prominent roles when they really shouldn't. Old characters also shouldn't be shoved in. Cameos and the such are fine, but unless their inclusion fits the narritive of the plot then they don't have a reason to show up and neither does any of the new characters. ​​​​​​ Reoccurring gags like the Teletubbies, the Old Man, and the Rock are always welcome (in my opinion at least, and as long as it fits the plot or for a funny joke).

In conclusion: Creativity should always come first. Characters shouldn't be shoved in for the sake of the brand or just so that they can be there.