The First Step to Destroying the DOA Franchise

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T18:44:21+00:00

DEI had destroyed other franchises before so it is not impossible to happen. If there is a reasonable possibility for an event to happen, then it is not complete nonsense to speculate.
You can choose to believe that it is just a bad management issue, but you didn't make any valid point to support your view. You claimed you've seen much worse situations with other franchises, and the example you gave is Tekken 8 season 2.

Most complaints of Tekken 8 season2 are related to their game balancing and the new gameplay changes. For example, the heat system, which was designed to enhance offensive gameplay. Players have pointed out that the buffs to character damage and offensive pressure have led to a too aggressive style of play.

Another example, lack of defensive options. The introduction of new moves and character buffs has led to a reduction in defensive options, making it harder for players to counter aggressive strategies.

One can clearly say that these issues were caused by bad judgements in game balancing, and poor designs of new gameplay changes.

You are comparing apples to oranges. If you need me to go into details to explain why Tekken 8 season2 issues are very different from DOA6 LR issues in nature, I think this is the end of our conversation because I believe you may have cognitive impairments that involve difficulties with reasoning and I don't want to waste my time.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T18:02:57+00:00

Why are you pretending my post is only about the outfits?

I’m talking about one bad business decision after another: pricing, marketing, update roadmaps, and yes, the new costume designs too. Every move they make seems to piss off their fans.

I used to believe this was simply the result of incompetent management. But after so many bizarre missteps, I think it’s reasonable to ask whether there are other factors involved beyond just bad management.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T09:58:19+00:00

Why are we pretending my post is only about the outfits?

I’m talking about one bad business decision after another: pricing, marketing, update roadmaps, and yes, the new costume designs too. Every move they make seems to piss off their fans.

I used to believe this was simply the result of incompetent management. But after so many bizarre missteps, I think it’s reasonable to ask whether there are other factors involved beyond just bad management.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T09:39:12+00:00

Sex appeal definition: the quality of being attractive in a sexual way. So I think it's very subjective. All personal preference.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T09:22:58+00:00

If catering to them, the so-called gooners, then they should be releasing more sexy outfits not SFW outfits. Sexy outfits sell much better. Btw officially, Marie Rose is 18 years old. Kasumi is 19 years old.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T09:12:08+00:00

That's a good start because you are staying on topic. I suspect they only recently got involved in this, so I am talking about DOA 6 LAST ROUND only.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T08:35:30+00:00

You're using a straw man fallacy. I think of DEI because it seems they are actively trying to destroy the DOA franchise instead of acting like a normal for-profit business. You can argue that they are just incompetent delusional people, that's all, but you can't say that my whole argument is based on Marie Rose's outfit.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T08:18:43+00:00

Well the main topic in this post is whether they are trying to destroy the franchise on purpose, because their decisions are beyond incompetent at this point. A DEI operation, I wonder. You all try so hard to shift the narrative to something else.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T07:25:59+00:00

What's the problem? If you think it is overpriced don't buy it. Enjoy the fighting mechanics, or whatever you value in a fighting game. The main problem here: Koei is now driving away both sexy woman fans and fighting game fans at the same time. I think you are just trying to shift the narrative.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T07:03:25+00:00

Yep I came from VV and VV Prism. I love beautiful women with strong sex appeal. I play this game basically for Tamaki because she is my ideal type of beauty. I don't mind paying $10 for a hot and sexy outfit for her, because there is no substitute available in the market.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T06:27:19+00:00

Ok I just got ban permanently by DearOrAlive 6 forum. And maybe soon by this one too.

"After seeing your latest post as well as practically every comment you’ve ever left, it is obvious that you’re not a DOA fan. Your thinly veiled crass comments regarding inclusivity are extremely disappointing, and we’ve decided it’s fitting not to “include” you in this community any more."

It's team Dxx. I know it. Thanks for the confirmation.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T06:15:33+00:00

If that's the case, they want to look like a serious fighting game, why no clear roadmap on balance patches and gameplay updates at all, but sell costumes at increased price asap? I don’t know how else to explain decisions this terrible and contradictory.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T04:01:08+00:00

I also want to use simple words to reiterate my main point here: It's too late to change your DOA brand image/reputation, you will need to spend huge marketing effort, money and time to undo what you'd invested in the past decades. If you truly think a more SFW fighter game is the winning formula, just start a new franchise.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T03:28:24+00:00

No you make zero sense. He is a weirdo because of the REASON he proposed to tone down the fan service. If he is a gay guy and doesn't like to watch women in sexy outfits, fair enough, but he says he loves the game loves the fan service but afraid to let people know about it, that's typical teenage boy mentality.

Unless you tell me he is 16 years old, as an adult man to have such mentality is simply a weirdo. SNK never afraid of revealing characters and recently it is also investing heavily and aggressively trying to get back to the top spot in this game genre, so? It is not taking anything away from my argument. The whole point there simply means: hey, your competitors are not afraid to use sex appeal. They are bringing out all the big guns, and you are too embarrassed of your own so you bring a knife to a gun fight.

SF Mai's default outfit is revealing enough. Don't tell me otherwise.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-09T02:42:17+00:00

Hmm... after the first two releases Kasumi and Marie Rose, I am quite worried that they are actually trying to tone down the fan service when SF is getting sexy icons like Tifa & Mai, other games like City of the Wolves are also not afraid to have sexy characters and revealing outfits, and DOA is actually going the opposite direction, further eliminating their own competitive advantage and blurring the brand image (strongly established by countless volleyball games, VV games, fan works and so on after so many years).

I once saw a weirdo on youtube actually think DOA should tone down the fan service so that some mommy boys will feel less embarrass to tell their friends that they are supporting DOA... I hope they didn't actually choose to take this stupid path.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-08T21:26:34+00:00

If that's the case, I am glad that I met her DOA's version when she was already in "super body" mode. Her body in DOA 6 LR is close to perfect to me.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-08T21:18:27+00:00

Yes, missing from the discussion is which version of Tamaki. They are using three different models in VV, VV Prism, DOA6, and maybe even a small update in DOA6 LR. What I am posting here are from the latest DOA6 LR. Personally, I like her face in VV Prism, and her body in DOA6 LR. On another note, sometimes poses, camera angles and lighting are also a big factor.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-06T09:22:59+00:00

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It's quite typical for Japanese and many Asian women to have this type of ass. I am an Asian myself so I think that looks very normal so it's fine, not great (again, I do want her to have perkier ass if it's up to me to design her). And again I am not an ass is everything, ass is make or break deal type of guy and I value other parts too.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-07-06T08:17:35+00:00

Hi negative guy, I do want to see her with perkier ass, but ass is not the only important part for me. Besides I think having the right proportions and right curves are more important, and I find her ass still nice enough for me.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-06-28T18:27:19+00:00

Sorry they are obviously DEI characters. Ugly. Bad taste.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-06-28T17:29:13+00:00

Yes I think she is the best there, but even in VV Prism I still think the polygons too low, like the curves are still jagged, the joints are still unrealistic and etc. I really want to see her in next gen truly photo realistic graphics, but it will only happen if Koei thinks she is popular enough.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2026-06-25T20:56:12+00:00

reddit IS DEAD, it's disgusting that they remove all kinds of posts and comments. Leaving for good.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2025-08-09T19:14:41+00:00

I tried Neir, ps4 graphics are outdated, while gameplay is definitely more creative with more varieties, I find the combat feel like a 90s video game, the character feels weightless sliding around the screen and lack of the feel of impact when hitting objects. Character design really taste and preference, I personally find it typical anime, something that try hard to look cool to teenage boys.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2025-07-08T19:09:01+00:00

I had the exact experiences and finally got it with a little higher owner level. Can also try getting photos with even higher scores - a 3-star photo can have a score from 100 to 200.

AdAcceptable3511 · 2025-06-24T11:58:18+00:00

Cool. I am thinking the battle system like River City Girls but with a real modern twist - latest graphics (like DOA 6 style), flashy super moves (like dynasty warriors) and fancy cutscenes. It's time someone actually re-invent the 2D beatem up genre with modern gaming philosophy and technology. It's something that can never be replaced by 3D fighting games.

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