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Title: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Lumi Kløvstad on February 09, 2017, 09:07:44 PM
Just a question that's been bubbling in my head for some time. A lot of things can affect who we consider the "iconic Belmont", but in my experience it usually boils down to Simon, Ralph/Trevor, or Richter, as they've been the most recurrent Belmonts across numerous titles. Gabriel might also count as Lords of Shadow introduced a lot of new fans to the saga.

For my money, it will always be Simon. The original and genuine article who in my mind originates and defines everything that it means to be a Belmont. Even if the precise number of adventures he actually had is occasionally called into question, there's no doubting that this big guy is my most iconic Belmont and the first bloke I think of when I hear the word "Belmont".
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: VladCT on February 09, 2017, 09:19:28 PM
>Implying Julius is just some loser
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Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: theplottwist on February 09, 2017, 09:31:20 PM
Same for me. Simon is the clean slate, the Belmont archetype to build upon. He's the dude we picture eating Wall Meat and doing the Belmont strut, and the dude has a million faces too. The defining theme of the series was his before he earned one with his name on it.

The Castlevania formula of a vampire hunter fighting Dracula is told and retold with Simon for a reason.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Dracula9 on February 09, 2017, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: VladCT on February 09, 2017, 09:19:28 PM
>Implying Julius is just some loser
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Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on February 09, 2017, 09:45:04 PM
Simon, duh.

LOL @ Jorge's name on the poll.  ;D
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: X on February 09, 2017, 10:04:37 PM
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LOL @ Jorge's name on the poll.  ;D

Well the man does cosplay as Simon. I chose Simon as well. I grew up with the NESvanias as CV II was my first introduction into the series. Whenever the name Belmont comes to mind Simon is right there with it.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: suomynona on February 09, 2017, 11:31:03 PM
Well, though my favorite Belmont is Julius, when I think of Belmonts, I just unconsciously think of Simon.

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Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: zangetsu468 on February 10, 2017, 01:02:32 AM
Quote from: Shiroi Koumori on February 09, 2017, 09:45:04 PM
Simon, duh.

LOL @ Jorge's name on the poll.  ;D

Jorge may cosplay Simon, but he will always be Alucard to me  :P
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: BLOOD MONKEY on February 10, 2017, 02:55:36 PM
For my pick, it's Richter. SotN was one of the first games I've played and beaten (several times). He's also, in my opinion, the toughest Belmont out of all of them. Just look at those fuckin' muscles.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Flame on February 10, 2017, 04:03:50 PM
Simon for sure. He's just the quintessential Belmont, the "OG" Belmont, even if he isnt technically the first one storywise
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: zangetsu468 on February 10, 2017, 04:25:53 PM
Quote from: Bloo on February 10, 2017, 02:55:36 PM
For my pick, it's Richter. SotN was one of the first games I've played and beaten (several times). He's also, in my opinion, the toughest Belmont out of all of them. Just look at those fuckin' muscles.

Richter is close mate, his Sprite is also very iconic. I just think of 8-bit Simon with this red tunic everytime I think CV, but Richter definitely neck and neck, 2nd by a bee's dick only.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: aensland on February 10, 2017, 04:51:23 PM
I think of Ayami Kojima's Simon
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Crying Freeman on February 10, 2017, 04:59:46 PM
I'll say the iconic one is either Simon or Richter. Everyone knows Simon, everyone knows his iconic boxart pose, and he's the one with the action figures and small statues. That being said Richter is pretty damn popular as well- he's got the Castlevania cosplay costume market monopolized, he's the sprite everyone uses for fan games or even official redesigns (as Evil Trevor in SOTN), he's the ghost u fight in PoR, and he's featured on a fuck ton of fan art (maybe Simon moreseo who knows)
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: zangetsu468 on February 10, 2017, 06:30:21 PM
Quote from: Crying Freeman on February 10, 2017, 04:59:46 PM
I'll say the iconic one is either Simon or Richter. Everyone knows Simon, everyone knows his iconic boxart pose, and he's the one with the action figures and small statues. That being said Richter is pretty damn popular as well- he's got the Castlevania cosplay costume market monopolized, he's the sprite everyone uses for fan games or even official redesigns (as Evil Trevor in SOTN), he's the ghost u fight in PoR, and he's featured on a fuck ton of fan art (maybe Simon moreseo who knows)

They've both got that gangsta walk and huge back muscle stance. Simon's box art in Cv1 was just a bit closer to what I actually picture him like. But the red tunic does it for me, it's very memorable. Plus Simon's technically beaten Dracula the most number of times. (even if not on the same timeline)
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: TheouAegis on February 10, 2017, 10:45:00 PM
When i say "Belmont" by itself, I'm referring to Trevor/Ralph.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: chainsawmidget on February 11, 2017, 12:17:11 PM
21 votes right now and 16 of them are going to Simon.  That doesn't suprise me at all. 
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on February 12, 2017, 02:47:31 PM
In time, I will find other Castlevania characters to cosplay as.
The Simon outfit I have has served me well, but unfortunately, it is beginning to wear away and I cannot find another costume online.
The Alucard outfit is still great, but I can't 'always' wear that... or can I?  Hmm...

Although, I do know some cosplay enthusiasts who might be willing to lend a hand, it's far more likely that I will have another outfit done prior to getting that one patched up.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Dracula9 on February 12, 2017, 02:49:52 PM
Jorge Schmoo Schmoorge when
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Jorge D. Fuentes on February 12, 2017, 03:05:05 PM
LOL I may do a Genderbent Sonia or something, and throw everybody for a loop.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Lumi Kløvstad on February 12, 2017, 03:38:51 PM
Quote from: Jorge D. Fuentes on February 12, 2017, 03:05:05 PM
LOL I may do a Genderbent Sonia or something, and throw everybody for a loop.

I will totally be there for the photoshoot.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Shiroi Koumori on February 13, 2017, 12:12:30 AM
Quote from: Jorge D. Fuentes on February 12, 2017, 03:05:05 PM
LOL I may do a Genderbent Sonia or something, and throw everybody for a loop.

Oooh~♥ I can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: X on February 13, 2017, 10:51:53 AM
lol. I'll pass. It was already unbearable when She was retconned.
Title: Re: When I say "Belmont"...
Post by: Crying Freeman on February 17, 2017, 09:02:39 PM
The only Belmonts that come to mind are Sid and Desmond