Before that, let's break down how this roster will be made up. First, we'll have twenty-four returning characters. That number seems quite large, but if this is going to be the biggest and best DOA yet, then we have to go big. Then, there would be four new characters to bump the roster up to twenty-eight. Next, there will be four guest characters to push the roster up to thirty-two characters. Finally, I'll talk about four characters who could/should be DLC, for a final roster size of thirty-six, roughly the size of the roster of DOA 5 Last Round. Anyway, enough talking. Let's fire up the workbench.
Retuning Characters
1. Ryu Hayabusa
2. Kasumi
3. Ayane
4. Hayate
5. Momiji
6. Bayman
7. Bass
8. Tina
9. Lisa/La Mariposa
10. Mila
11. NiCO
12. Marie Rose
13. Eliot
14. Brad Wong
15. Diego
16. Zack
17. Helena
18. Kokoro
19. Rig
20. Honaka
21. Jann Lee
22. Tamaki
23. Christie
24. Lei Fang
New Characters
I'm not very good at creating characters, so I will leave all the major details to the experts. I can, however, talk about the basics. First, the ideal breakdown would be two new males and two new females. Things could break 3-1 in favor of the males, but I would not go 3-1 for the females. If you look at the returning characters, it's 14-10 in favor of the females. Bringing in three new males would balance the roster better. I also would not break 4-0 either way.
Also, clones would be avoided if that character is already on the roster. For example, a Gen Fu clone would be okay because he's not on the roster, but a Kasumi clone would be off-limits. On that note, unrepresented fighting styles would be the rule, not the exception.
Guest Characters
If you've been reading enough of my posts, you'll know who these characters are going to be. Tekken characters. I would be excited to see any of these characters show up, never mind all of them.
1. Asuka Kazama
2. Nina Williams
3. Lili Rochefort
4. Heihachi Mishima
DLC Characters
In terms of DLC, the only character who is a must is Mai Shiranui. I'll never get tired of seeing her in DOA. The others are characters who would be difficult to pull off, but a man can dream, right?
1. Mai Shiranui (Fatal Fury/King Of Fighters)
There's not a more natural fit for DOA than Mai. One of the hottest game girls in a game where the hotness of the girls is embraced. What more could you want?
2. Sakura Kasugano (Street Fighter)
There's been a disturbing trend of women without assets popping up in DOA over the last two games. I don't really like it, but if we're going in that direction, why isn't this cutie getting a nod? Yeah, she's an acquired taste, but she's popular and has a ton of outfits to bring with her, including her iconic school uniform.
3. Kyo Kusanagi (King Of Fighters)
A cool guy from King Of Fighters. Nuff said.
4. Cammy White (Street Fighter)
In a series that's as much about T&A as it is about the fighting, a character who puts emphasis on the A would fit right in. She has some outfit diversity for those who are averse to the A, though.
And that would be my DOA 7 roster. Of course, it's likely that if DOA 7 happens, the roster won't look like this. But this is my roster. Agree? Disagree? Who would you add or take away? Comment and have your voice heard.
