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The sub-term ''character loyalist'' or ''character specialist'' refers to someone who mains specific characters throughout different ''Smash'' games with a degree of devotion, regardless of viability. Notable examples include {{sm|Hungrybox}} and {{sm|Larry Lurr}} who respectively use [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Fox]]/[[Falco]] in every game. Many times, a loyalist may not play a ''Smash'' game for the sole reason of their main being [[nerf]]ed, unviable, or being absent entirely from a particular title in the series. Some players argue in favor of maining different characters in each ''Smash'' game, believing that character and gameplay alterations in one ''Smash'' title can carry over into a smasher's playstyle in another, negatively affecting their performance with the character in tournament. | The sub-term ''character loyalist'' or ''character specialist'' refers to someone who mains specific characters throughout different ''Smash'' games with a degree of devotion, regardless of viability. Notable examples include {{sm|Hungrybox}} and {{sm|Larry Lurr}} who respectively use [[Jigglypuff]] and [[Fox]]/[[Falco]] in every game. Many times, a loyalist may not play a ''Smash'' game for the sole reason of their main being [[nerf]]ed, unviable, or being absent entirely from a particular title in the series. Some players argue in favor of maining different characters in each ''Smash'' game, believing that character and gameplay alterations in one ''Smash'' title can carry over into a smasher's playstyle in another, negatively affecting their performance with the character in tournament. | ||
The opposing terminology would be a [[random]] character main, as in someone who mains no one and uses the entire cast, though this is predominantly a non-competitive ideology. On the other hand, someone who can play the majority of the cast and can demonstrate competent tournament play with versatility; (such as | The opposing terminology would be a [[random]] character main, as in someone who mains no one and uses the entire cast, though this is predominantly a non-competitive ideology. On the other hand, someone who can play the majority of the cast and can demonstrate competent tournament play with versatility; (such as [[Smasher:Ryo|Ryo]]), could play a random character in a serious setting even when they have a main ([[Ike]] in Ryo's case). Some jokingly say "maining the random button" when talking of such players. | ||
The term was used officially in the E3 presentation for ''Ultimate'', when [[Masahiro Sakurai]]'s translator said of the removal of the [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s [[Pokémon_Change#Stamina|stamina]] mechanic, "Feel free to choose a main." | The term was used officially in the E3 presentation for ''Ultimate'', when [[Masahiro Sakurai]]'s translator said of the removal of the [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s [[Pokémon_Change#Stamina|stamina]] mechanic, "Feel free to choose a main." | ||
