Questionaire about The King of Fighters XIV

[Yuki Yagami]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga?
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one?

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify)
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves?
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel?
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX?
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions?
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question)
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV?
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII?

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)?
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV?
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV?
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question)
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV?
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV?
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages?
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV?
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects?
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored?
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV?
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters?
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV?
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations?

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)?
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)?
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well?
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well?
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters?
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console?
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port?

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”?
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed?
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII?

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[Don Vecta]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga. Dreammatch.
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No story elements from games in a past setting. Maybe from present settings will be okay.
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? New one.

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-on-3 is classic.
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes.
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? It's almost the same of HSDM, so Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify. Something new would be fine as long doesn't break the core style of the game.
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) Yes
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Hard question to answer since the home console got a balance fix, so I geuss I have to wait until we play the new balanced XIII for console.
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? So far XIII is good for me in gameplay mechanics, as long they keep thsoe elements I'm happy.

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and/or Bosses, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? None. Roster is fine and basic with their core characters and teams.
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Ramon, Ryuji, NFT Team, Eiji, Adelheid, Vanessa.
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Kane (try some EX Kane moves, his counters back, some new DM's. EX Vice with some of her normals back, rave fest, misanthrope and withering surface DM)
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Chin's Neomax I prefer him as a DM/SDM, King's NM could be a SDM and bring back her Illusion Dance in nastier version as NM.
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit Hard to tell, that depends of the development time and costs.

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Not so many, or either remixed.
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? Maybe as alternate, I prefer the characters to evolve and mature rather than return to their looks 25 years ago.
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Yeah. The list might be long.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Sure.
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? Yes
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? All the classic looking ones. They need a new fresh look.
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Yes, Vice and Mature could get their classic attire or the formal dresses from an artwork. Robert could get his NGBC look and Ryo the Mr. Karate get up
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Definitely.
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? If it can handle it, sure.
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? No.
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? No.
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Well, SNK-P spent too much time to recreate these sprites, maybe XIV would still use the work done in XII and XIII.
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? I'd prefer it slightly faster.
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Bit more speed, more characters (some new would be great) and after all BALANCE!

[RagingStormX]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga - Dream Match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? Not really
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Completely new

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-man tag or striker (I think KOF XI got tag perfect)
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? No
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify Yes...I can't if its something new
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question)
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Elizabeth (needs her whip back), Terry (either bring back lone wolf or give him all his old school moves...fire kick, power dunk, etc)
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Critical wire

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? None (they need to add more)
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Oswald, Gato, Gai, Heidern, Eiji, Yamazaki, Vanessa, Geese, Rock, Tizoc (any MotW cast really) , Riot Blood Iori and Leona.
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Terry - power drunk and Fire Kick
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) King, Andy, Robert, Kim, Kensou, Clark and Chin (basically anyone whos currents NM is weak looking or not as awesome as it can be)
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit I honestly don't know
Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Sure...I don't care much for stages
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? No..characters needs to start showing some sort of evolution... eg Lone wolf Terry
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? No Which Stages? See # 18
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Yes
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New for some things
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Andy.. he looks less than a ninja now.
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Sure..wouldn't hurt
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Yes...for whoever digs that kinda thing Which characters? doesn't matter...All should have the option I guess
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Yes
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Yes and No
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Sure
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Only if it makes is super clean

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? If KOF XIII is a success, and SNKP get their act together...yes
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Average KOF speed or like KOF IX 
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Netcode (can always improve) and Load time
Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[yashgupta_21]

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New SagaNew Saga
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga?Preferably not.
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one?Doesn't make a difference

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify)3 on 3, tag can be put, or maybe made optional
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves?Doesn't make a difference, but maybe no
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel?Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX?Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions?No idea about these
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specifyNone yet
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question)No idea about these
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV?Mai to be a lil buffed, Clark and Ralf to be nerfed
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII?None yet

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)?Hwa Jai
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV?B. Jenet
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV?Mai
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question)None in particular
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? Around 40Characters, around 12-15Teams and ____ Edit

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV?only as extra stages, not as part of the main gameplay. Like a free dlc, both XII and XIII should be considered
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV?No comments
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages?Mai's stages from Real Bout Fatal Fury, and the Japan stage from KOF 2000-2002 (forgot), which had those face painted performers.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV?Yes
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects?XIII effects are nice, improvements can be welcomed.
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored?None, KOF XIII designs are good
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV?Doesn't make a difference
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters?No comments
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV?Will make the game more interesting
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations?Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)?Doesn't make a difference, but it will be nice
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)?Doesn't make a difference, though it will be nice
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well?Doesn't make a difference
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well?Doesn't make a difference
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters?Apart from bosses, not exactly
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console?Theme music? Yes.
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port?Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”?New story and settings is enough to differentiate
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed?Not laggy
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII?Nothing as of yet

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[saebastan]

1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga : dream match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? New Hero

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) classic 3-3
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? No
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify the classic/advanced dodge system choice like in 97
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) NA
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? can't say until I test the console version changes myself
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? don't see any

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? I play with every chars so none
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Yamazaki , Duck King , Geese , Shingo
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Daimon , Billy , Clark and Kyo need at least another DM
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Chin : the fire breath isn't on par with the other chars' , Clark : Dm and neomax is the same move
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit at least 40

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? yes
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? As alternate yes but I'd like new one too
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? 97' bali , 98' boat , 99' sewer moving platform
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? yes
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects?same effects
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? None , they are great as they are
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? dunno
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? More intro based on opponents after dialogue
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yeah , it adds the pleasure of finding which team have a special ending

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? No , I don't support that console
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Vita yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? I don't care much but yes since it bring SNK much needed money
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes , same answer as above
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters ? No , it means the game will be released a long time after the arcade
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? the more the merrier
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? optional filter is always nice to fit different TVs

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? KOFXIII wil slightly different system and characters , as usual , that would be fine
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? XIII's gamespeed is fine
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? movesets need to be completed for some characters , damage scaling need to be more severe for combos , cancels in hyperdrive mode need to drain more bar

[FighterBoy]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga - Dream Match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Completely new

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) Classic 3-on-3.
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Of course!
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify I'd like to see new DM's and system mechanics
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) Yes
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Elizabeth buff, K' nerf, Raiden nerf, King buff, Ash buff.
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Dream cancel+Max cancel

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? None (they need to add more)
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Mary, Vanessa, Jenet, Chris, Oswald, Adelheid, Whip, Bao, Choi
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Kula (Snowflake air spin), K' (XI Air Fire shot), Elisabeth (Her XI grab DM), Shen (His XI close DM), Maxima (Bunker Buster, Maxima Revenger), Mai (Her 236236+P 2002um DM), King (Illusion Dance DM, Silent Flash DM, her close 41236+P from 2002UM)
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) King, Andy, Robert, Kensou, Clark and Chin
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? 39 Characters, 13 Teams and 2 Edit
Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Sure...Love Stages.
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? No..characters needs to start showing some sort of evolution...
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? No Which Stages? I'd like. Anyone
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Yes
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New effects. I'd like to appear the char Artwork in background when done a Dm or NM, like in 2002UM
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Andy...
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Sure..wouldn't hurt
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Yes
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes... I really miss them
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Yes
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Sure Sure Sure!!!!
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Yes
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Sure
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? I'd love it

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? I think it will. KOF is such a great game serie.
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? KOF XIII Speed
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Netcode (can always improve) and Load time
Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[Running Wild]

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga? - Doesn't Matter
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? Nope
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Keep the classic Japan Hero Team.

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify). Classic 3-on-3.
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Don't Care
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify. Nope, fine as it is
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) Don't care
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Ralf and Clark
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Stricter juggle rules

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? None
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Yamazaki, Blue Mary, Vanessa, Ramon, B.Jenet, Gato, Khushnood Butt, Oswald, Geese, Krauser, Mr.Big
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Ralf, Clark, Terry, Andy, Mai, King, Hwa Jai, Ryo, Kim
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) - Terry, Mai, Athena, Kyo, Mature, Vice, Iori
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit. +40-50

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? No
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? No
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Yes
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? No
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New Effects
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Athena
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Don't care
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Don't care
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Sure
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Sure
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Sure
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Sure
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Sure
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Sure
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? No

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? No
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Same
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Better character balance, more variety

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). 96 Boss Team, Geese and Krauser stages with remixed themes.

[GameGirl36]

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga Dream Match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? Samurai Shodown
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? I rather see someone new on the Hero Team, mysterious character that's yet to be seen in any of the King of Fighters series.

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) I would like to see 2-on-2 mode for once. Don't get me wrong on 3-on-3 and 3 Person Tag, but 2-on-2 mode is barely used in the tournament play.
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? No
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify Why yes. How about the CvS 2 grooves?
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) Yes, of course. Otherwise, it would always be 3-on-3 and 3 Person Tag.
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Hwa Jai
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Besides the NeoMAX system, want to see the flash from KOF XI when using special moves.

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? Raiden
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Yamazaki, Yashiro, Blue Mary, Shermie, Freeman, Grant, Nakoruru, Toji, Krauser, Chizuru, Amakusa, Saisyu, Hanzo, Haomaru, Akari, Kaede, Kisarah, Brocken, Ryoko, Marco, Eri
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Takuma, Terry, Kyo, Athena, Billy, Yuri, Ryo, Ralf, Clark, Shingo, Mai, Benimaru, K', Mature, Rugal
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Shingo, Omega Rugal, Billy, Takuma, Joe, Kensou
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? 46 Characters, 18 Teams and 5 Edits

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? No
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? Yes, KOF XIII in Arcade mode and Classic themes in Console mode.
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Yes. West Subway(RBFF), Russia(KOF XI), Korea, Japan and Spain(KoF '98), Kula's Factory(KoF 2000), Orochi(KoF '97), San Francisco(Samurai Shodown), Power Generation Room(SvC)
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Only if they speak in English as well, yes.
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New effects
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Kyo, Terry, Yuri, Kensou, Athena, Takuma, Elisabeth, Billy, Omega Rugal
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Yes. Terry, Kula, Ryo, Yuri, Joe, Billy, Hwa Jai, Rugal
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Yes
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well?No
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? No, I rather have Arcade along with it as well.
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Yes
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? It'll be the same as KOF XIII
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Slow, Normal, Fast and Turbo will work. Just as long as there no bugs to the gameplay that'll cause it to crash.
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? The characters, effects, colors, moves and illustrations.

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). Survival mode, choosing rounds up to 5, increase time limit in each round to 2 minutes, attract mode, add our initials after game play, have bad endings as well as good endings to each team and individual.

[Dody]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga. Dreammatch.
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No story elements from games in a past and future setting. Maybe from present settings will be okay.
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Keep the classic Japan Hero Team.

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-on-3 is classic.
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes.
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes.
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes.
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? What is Target Actions???
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify. Something new would be fine as long doesn't break the core style of the game. Oh, and I would like the return of the Clash System and even the Guard Break from KOF XII.
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) What is Target Actions???
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Hard question to answer since the home console got a balance fix, so I guess I have to wait until we play the new balanced XIII for console.
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? So far XIII is good for me in gameplay mechanics, as long they keep those elements I'm happy.

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and/or Bosses, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? None. Roster is fine and basic with their core characters and teams.
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? USA Team, Sendou Siblings, Souji Kusanagi, Yuki (Kyo's Girldfrien no joke!!!), FF 1 Style Tung Fu Rue, Michael Max, Richard Meyers, Saisyu Kusanagi (with Toshimitsu Arai as his VA, Down wit Crapichiro Sakacrap), Eiji Kisaragi, FF 1 Style Geese Howard, AOF Style Mr. Big, FFS Style Wolfgang Krauser, Heidern, Aoi Kusanagi, Kasumi Todo, Ryuhaku Todo, Shion, Chizuru Kagura, full suited Rugal Bernstein like in CVS Series.
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Ryo : Bring back his long range and air fireball. And Billy : Add his classic FF1 Throwing pole moves and make him as Shion & Chin style character who have 2 style : Staff and staffless (the Billy "No" Kane stance).
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) The current Neomax is okay. Just make them more epic. Maybe the addition of more effect and more cinematic, even add an anime cutscene when the Neomax is connected.
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit Hard to tell, that depends of the development time and costs.

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Not so many, or either remixed.
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? I wish only one thing : Please don't bring back again KOF 96 Themes for over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again for the 1000000000000000000 times. And I wish Billy can make his old Hashi Wo Arukeba Bou Ni Ataru Theme again. Tired with London March.
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Only for pre-98 Classics Stages and South Town Stages.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Sure.
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? Both.
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Goro. Make him use his original pre-KOF 96 Stance again. And Billy. Make him use his original FF 1 Stance again.
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Yes, Kyo should have his 3 version of the outfit and so does Iori.
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Definitely.
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? If it can handle it, sure.
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Yes. But not many.
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? No.
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Well, SNK-P spent too much time to recreate these sprites, maybe XIV would still use the work done in XII and XIII.
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Keep the current speed, even slowing down it a bit.
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Not so fast paced, more characters (some new would be great) and after all BALANCE!

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). Kyo keep his KOF 95 Style Moveset for his basic, Iori used a mixed of his old and new moveset with the new moveset became his basic, showing the full name of each characters in the HUD, the re-addition of Advance/Extra Mode but in a more balanced way, Anime cutscene in the ending showing Athena singing, Athena singing in the ending like in KOF 95, more interactive and cinematic intermission and pre-match intro like in KOF 97 & XII, Satella NNW, just like KOF XII & XIII most classic characters appear with their pre-KOF 96 appearances even their appearances and basic moveset in their very own original game (except Iori, Kensou's moveset and Chin's moveset which is a good change), more attractive stages like KOF 96-97-XII-XIII, each team have their own Stages & Themes which is really fit with their characters like in 94-95-96, and let Katsuhisa Namase to voiced Billy again.

Oh, BTW Vecta, I copied your post with some modification since I share some of your opinion.

[Mikel]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga - Dream Match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? KOF '99 Route

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-man Tag
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify Not much
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) No, I am fine with what XIII has.
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? K', Kula, Terry, Andy, Mai, Joe, Maxima, Raiden
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Not much

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? Mr. Karate, KOF XII Iori (Since Iori got his powers back, it'd be pointless to keep his KOF XII version).
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Oswald, Whip, Duck King, B. Jenet, Shingo
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Those that have 1 DM/Limited movesets.
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Kyo, Mai
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? 47 Characters, 15 Teams and 2 Edits

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? No
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? No
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? KOF 2002 Rugal Stage, KOF Neowave Garden stage, KOF XI Magaki stage.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? As long as they include voice over, yes.
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? Same as XIII
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Terry, Andy, Hwa, and Saiki (We really don't need more headswaps)
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes, but add some new ones as well.
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? As long as they all have alternate outfits, then I am fine with it.
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Yes
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes, as long as the 3DS version isn't butchered.
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? As long as they aren't headswaps.
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Yes
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Yes
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Same as in KoF XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Load Times, netcode (if the netcode in XIII is bad), balancing, etc.

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). An English Dub (depending on how much SNK has to spend on the voice overs), spectator mode, and the Judgement System (Which decides the winner) from KoF XI.

[Onyxe Beart]

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga-Dream Match. DREAM MATCH
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga?- No
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Completely New Ones. Keeps things interesting

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify)- 3 on 3 Tag like KOF Eleven
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? No
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? No
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? YES!
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify N/A
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) N/A
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Athena
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? N/A

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? Mr. Karate
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? B.Jenet, Gato, Tizoc, Oswald, Elisabeth, May Lee, Whip, Mary, Seth, Vanessa, Malin, and Gai Tendo
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Clark Still, Vice, Athena, Malin, and Gai Tendo
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Athena, Vice, Mature, Elisabeth, and Mai
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? _45___ Characters, __15__ Teams and _N/A___ Edit

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? YES!
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? YES
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? YES! King of Fighters XII Russia Stage, KOF XII China Stage, Sacred Garden and Iron Hell from the MI series, The Airport Stage From KOF 99, KOF XI Athena Stage.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Maybe. If SNK has the right amount of time. Personally special character intro works for me.
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New Effects if possible.
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? New Characters, Athena, Clark, and Joe
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? NO!
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Just intro, Time over, and win/victory pose. Taunts are such a waste of time.
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? YES, everyone should have a slice of the cake.
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? See My above comment
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Am gonna say NO
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? NO
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Mignon Beart
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? YES
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? If it helps than yes.

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? NO, but at the moment that isn't a bad thing. I expect KOF XIV to just be a dream match so as long I get new stages and characters, I will be happy.
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? As it in in KOF XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Nothing I can think of off the top of my head

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[genocide heaven]

The King of Fighters XIV Questionnaire

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga
New Saga
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? No Thanks
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Depends on the story preferably new

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-on-3
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify I can't think of anything right now but if it won't break the core system yes
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) yes
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? don't know because I have to see the changes of the console version
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII?
N/A

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? Hwa Jai
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Geese and Krizalid (above all), Adelheid, Yamazaki, Oswald, Kain R. Heinlein and Rock
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? K' (because is my favourite recurring character), but giving more moves to everyone isn't a bad thing for sure.
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) I would like to add new NeoMAXes to everyone
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit
At least 40 characters, at least 13 teams and some edit characters (maybe Ash since he should not be in the story)
Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Yes but only for specific characters and the stages have to be remixed
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? as alternates yes
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? yes, from KOF XI Magaki and Shion stages, from KOF 98 UM Italy and Boss Team stages
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Yes
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? If they are better, new effects
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? As long as they keep their original sprites as color alternates I would like to see a new costume for K', Kyo and wanna see the return of Wild Wolf Terry
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Yes, on all characters
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations?
Yes
Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? No thanks
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? On vita yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Yes
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? If all consoles retains the same console-only characters, yes
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Yes
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Yes

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Yes if they add at least slightly gameplay changes that don't break the core of the game
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Same of Kof XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Loading times

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). Spectator Mode

[Red Talbain]

DISCLAIMER: This questionnaire is not owned or sponsored by SNK Playmore. The questionnaire’s main objective is to collect personal opinions of the KOF community.

Answer with yes or no unless you are asked to specify or given specific choices in some questions. Number 38 is optional.

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga Dream Match
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? Either is fine
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Completely new

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-on-3 without tag
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? Yes
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question) Yes
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Buff and nerf those who truly need it
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? More moves for the current cast, such as Kim's triple kick or sliding-then-overhead

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? Hwa Jai and Raiden
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Blue Mary, Shermie (regular), Oswald, Hinako, and Jhun Hoon
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Mostly all
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Kula
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit Between 60 and 70

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Yes
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? Yes
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Yes, the Orochi team level
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV? Return to special opening introductions
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? New
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? New characters to XIV not in XIII
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Yes
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? Yes, all
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Yes
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Yes
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? No
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Yes
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? Yes
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Yes
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? No

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Yes
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Faster than KOF XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Spectator mode, lobbies (if XIII lacks these), online practice mode, good netcode

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary). New gameplay mechanics (mostly to see what SNKP comes up with)

[Magnus]

I don't see the point of this, but I'm bored so...

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga New Saga
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga? As long as they make sense...
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one? Totally new one

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify) 3-man tag
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves? Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel? Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX? Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions? No
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify Yes, but it's hard to think of any new system that would fit. Just add tag if possible, with health recovery for teammates that are not in battle.
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV? Hard to say, I haven't played the console version
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Hard to think of any improvements.

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)? I want everyone to return.
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV? Blue Mary, Angel, Lien Neville, Oswald, Bonne Jenet
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV? Clark and Billy desperately need new moves. Terry should get his power dunk back
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question) Maybe Athena. At least they should make its Neomax fully animated
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit 6 new characters.

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV? They should reuse some from XII and XIII, but not all of them for the arcade version. For the console version, they should reuse all of them. Of course there should be new stages
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV? As alternate, maybe.
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages? Maybe, but I prefer to see new stages.
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV?  Definitely
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects? They should use the effects of XIII and some new ones
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored? Athena. Make her less moe and bring back the tradition of changing her costume each game.
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV? Maybe.
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters? I wouldn't mind Alternate Colors.
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV? Yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations? Yes

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)? Definitely
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)? Maybe.
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well? Maybe
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well? Maybe
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters? If the console version is delayed compared to the arcade, definitely.
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console? Maybe.
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port? Definitely.

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”? Considering the time and money required to make the new sprites, I'm sure they will reuse a lot from XIII.
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed? Same as XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII? Better netcode, spectator, lobbies, more stuff in general

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).

[ismael01866]

General
1. What setting for KOF XIV would you prefer? Dream Match or a New Saga
New Saga
2. Do you want some story elements from other franchises (Samurai Shodown and/or Last Blade) in the new Saga?
Irrelevant
3. For the Hero Team, do you prefer the team go the KOF '99 Route (New Hero + Remnants of the previous Hero Team, in this case Duolon and/or Shen Woo) or a completely new one?
New one

Gameplay
4. What tournament format would you prefer? 3-on-3, 3-man tag or other (please specify)
3 on 3 classic (easier to not mess up)
5. Would you like to keep the EX Moves?
Yes
6. Would you like to keep the Drive Gauge/Hyper Drive/Drive Cancel?
Yes
7. Would you like to keep the NeoMAX?
Yes
8. Would you like to keep the Single Player Mode Target Actions?
No
9. Do you like to see some new gameplay systems for KOF XIV? Please specify
As long as core mechanics stay fine
10. Do you like to see more Single Player Target Actions? (If you want to keep the Single Player Target Actions in the previous question)
No
11. Which KOF XIII characters would you want to buff or nerf in KOF XIV?
To early to tell on console version
12. What gameplay improvements would you want in KOF XIV from KOF XIII?
Throws should be untechable if thrown while recovering from a move and improve the command buffering

Characters
13. Except Ash, Elisabeth and Saiki, which KOF XIII characters you, do not want to return in KOF XIV (including console exclusives)?
They're all cool
14. Which characters not in KOF XIII would you like to see in KOF XIV?
Ramon, Vanessa, Angel, Lin, Shingo, Heidern
15. Which KOF XIII characters would you like to have new moves in KOF XIV?
I think this is linked to the game balance so... too early to tell
16. Which Characters from KOF XIII should get a new NeoMAX? (If you want to keep the NeoMAX in the previous question)
Meh, they're already fine
17. How much number of characters do you think will be in KOF XIV (Excluding Boss)? ____ Characters, ____ Teams and ____ Edit
Between 30 to 40

Presentation
18. Would you like to re-use some stages from KOF XIII for KOF XIV?
Yes
19. Do you want to re-use some KOF XIII themes (and Classic themes for some characters/teams) as alternate themes in KOF XIV?
Yes
20. Do you like to see some remade Classic Stages from older SNK/SNKP titles to appear in KOF XIV regardless of which platform? Which Stages?
Yes
21. Do you like to keep the pre-fight dialogues from KOF XIII in KOF XIV?
No
22. Would you like to see the special effects from KOF XIII or have completely new Effects?
New effects never hurt
23. Which characters would you like their sprites to be redrawn rather than re-colored?
They're all cool and there is already a color palette option
24. Would you like the KOF XIII characters get a new color sets in KOF XIV?
Yes and/or include again the color palette option
25. Do you like to have Alternate Colors on some characters like in KOF XIII for KOF XIV? Which characters?
Yes
26. Do you want to have more extra character actions (intros, taunts, time overs, win poses) for KOF XIV?
Irrelevant but... yes
27. Do you like some special teams to have special ending illustrations?
Irrelevant

Platforms
28. Would you like this to be released in Wii U (other than the PS3 and the XBOX 360)?
Oh god no
29. Would you like to see this in Handheld devices (PS Vita, 3DS)?
Irrelevant
30. Do you like to see this ported on iOS Devices as well?
Irrelevant
31. Do you like to see this ported on other mobile devices (like Android) as well?
Irrelevant
32. Would you like to have this game some console-only characters?
No
33. Would you like to have some Character-specific themes for the console?
Yes
34. Would you like to add Graphic Filters for the Console Port?
Yes but XIII already looks good without filters

Miscellaneous
35. Do you think this game will be a completely new game rather than a “KOF XIII with new story and characters”?
No, I dont want to wait another 5 years or so
36. What will be your expectations of this game in terms of game speed?
Same as XIII
37. Regardless of gaming platforms, what do you want to improve to KOF XIV from KOF XIII?
Probably balance issues that will most likely arise and some buffering issuses with some inputs

Recommendations
38. If you want anything else to be in KOF XIV (regardless of Arcade and Console iterations, should it be gameplay, presentation, modes) Please write it down (if necessary).
Better and GGPO quality netcode + spectator mode
Training mode with a frame counter and enough options to make the dummy 'smart' to test stuff