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I gotta say.. it's rather disappointing Netherrealm gave in to what i perceive as toxic Mileena fans.

Uzumaki Goku

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Basically, Mileena fans were... rapid about her absence from MK11 and they constantly pestered Ed Boon and other NRS staff members to put her in.

So they gave in.

I'm sorry, but this sets a bad precedent that whining, bitching and moaning will get you what you want.

Not a good lesson.
 
Ploid 6.0

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Looks like there was a demand? What was the down side of adding her? Did they have something else planned that they revealed that was put on hold for this character? I don't play the game, but I was a big MK fan, Mileena was a big character to me, along with others. Is Liu Kang not in?
 
data west

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Or they added her because she's arguably the most popular female character in the series and she wasn't at launch because it didn't fit the story
 
-Le Monde-

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I'm sorry, but I don't follow.
This is no different than people wanting characters on smash, or sequels to their favorite games.
 
skillzilla81

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They shouldn't' avoid putting popular characters in their fighting games (and absolutely killing the newest version, because she looks AMAZING) just to spite shit stains on the internet.

By this logic, games should never be made ever, because assholes on the internet are louder than regular people.

Stop carign about the assholes and just enjoy an awesome character being added.
 
Lange

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Not the first time seeing this complaint. What is this all about? In a game with guest characters I'd say one of the franchise is not a surprising addition.
 
Ploid 6.0

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Yeah, apart from Sonya, I think Mileena might be the most popular. The crazy face reveal made sure of that back in the day. What a finisher.
 

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Uzumaki Goku said:
Basically, Mileena fans were... rapid about her absence from MK11 and they constantly pestered Ed Boon and other NRS staff members to put her in.

So they gave in.

I'm sorry, but this sets a bad precedent that whining, bitching and moaning will get you what you want.

Not a good lesson.
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But when everyone was asking the same about cross play or any other random thing it's a good example?
 
adj_noun

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Given that Reptile is a literal toxic character, can we please give in to his fanbase next
 
jman1954goat

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Mileena is my favorite

I did not but mk11 because Mileena was missing

I am now going to purchase mk11

it really sucks that assholes were mean to the developers that's not cool.
 
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Instant Vintage

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*sad Reptile fan has entered the thread*

Nah, it's cool, honestly. Glad that some fans could get what they want.

Not like the model for Humanoid Ninja Reptile is in the game with some forms of his moveset or anything...
 
HelloItsPulse

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I feel your pain, I have a very deep hatred for everyone that clamored for Banjo and Kazooie in smash bros. They annoyed them so much about it and Sakurai gave into the demands. Sets a dangerous precedent for the future of all video games.

they could have added the car from Stuart Little but nooooo.
 
Vinx

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Frecklestein said:
Yeah, giving people what they actually want is bad. How dare they. lol
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It teaches the fans that no matter how toxic they are they will be rewarded.

How does this escalate from here? If MK12 doesnt have Mileena then the fans will just ramp up the toxicity to expedite the process.

So, you want even more insults, harassment and death threats towards the developers? I mean, thats fine because its just "giving the fans what they want" right?
 
Garlador

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I'll have to find it, but I'm pretty sure a dev tweeted out that it's because THEY wanted her in and it was the right time to do it.
 
Lord Fanny

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I'm pretty sure Boon said she was planned to be in the game the whole time and that he actually enjoyed poking and trolling the fans, so I don't think anyone gave in unless I am mistaken there.
 
Dr. Zoidberg

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Uzumaki Goku said:
I'm sorry, but this sets a bad precedent that whining, bitching and moaning will get you what you want.
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Precedent? This is just how things work now in gaming. That's why the level of bitching and moaning on Era and Twitter is what it is. It's actually not that bad right now due to next-gen euphoria, but normally people have learned that if they go online and bitch and moan about anything they don't like long enough, people at gaming companies will change it. Sony and MS both respond to this regularly.

Nintendo pretty much does whatever the hell they want regardless of online sentiment and this kind of bitching directed at them is an exercise in futility, but that doesn't stop people from trying, sadly.
 

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Either I'm missing some crucial context for not being a part of this community, or this is the most petty thread I've seen in a while.
 
Ryce

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Mileena isn't some niche character who was requested solely by a small group of toxic fans. She's one of the most iconic characters in Mortal Kombat history and arguably the most popular woman.
 
a916

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Am I missing something from OP?

Unless they were toxic and harassing devs demanding this character, I don't see an issue? People are free to champion or ask for something or show how interested the fan base is.
 
skillzilla81

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Vinx said:
It teaches the fans that no matter how toxic they are they will be rewarded.

How does this escalate from here? If MK12 doesnt have Mileena then the fans will just ramp up the toxicity to expedite the process.

So, you want even more insults, harassment and death threats towards the developers? I mean, thats fine because its just "giving the fans what they want" right?
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What about the fans of the character that aren't being toxic? Should we be punished because of some tools online?
 
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