Hmm... I think something similar to the style changes from EXE2-3 would be neat.
That is to say, a few bases, and access to all the elements.
My suggestions would be:
- Power, Charge, and Rapid bases (one for each of the buster stats)
- One of each of the four elements
- An ability to use to elements at the sacrifice of the base.
- Also, keep them as selectable cards. Like, say have a card for each base and then select a card of the desired element to change (hopefully without sacrificing the card).
For example, let's say you've got the PowerBase card, then select FlameRing or something. You essentially get a Heat-Element Rockman with a doubled power stat. Of course, you have to continue the tradition of having that lame generic flamethrower charge attack. ^-^
Or, use the RapidBase card, along with an AquaSword card. You'd get a Aqua-based rockman with a doubled rate of fire. Preferably, you'd have the charge attack similar to Ice Pegasus Rockman.
How about using the ChargeBase card, with say, a FlickrKick? You'd have an Elec-based rockman with half the charge time. Hopefully the charge shot's not a puny zap ring..
As for the other one, it'd probably be an ElmnBase card. Depending on the version (Since EVERYTHING HAS to come in two or more versions nowadays *rolls eyes...*), what you chose will determine your weakness. Let's say you use the ElmnBase card with a WoodSword or something. In one version, you'd have a Wood attack with an Aqua weakness as opposed to a Heat weakness, in the other you'd have a weakness to Elec. If third version, weakness to other wood attacks. This twist would definitely put an interesting spin on VS battles, in my opinion. ^-^ As for the charge attack for wood... How about a weaker, multi-hit version of the flame thrower? You know, rather than just the twister two spaces ahead... That attack just isn't the same in RnR as it was in EXE...
But so long as this doesn't turn into just a clone of the style change system, and keeps to RnR methods of transforming, I'd be cool with it. ^-^
Well, here's to hoping for RnR3's announcement...