darkSpyro

Can we trap villans in their weapons?

Never.

You would think.

Isn't that the link? You have to have a trap master on the portal to use the villain right? So there is at least a communication there.

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Isn't that the link? You have to have a trap master on the portal to use the villain right? So there is at least a communication there.

You can use any character to use or trap a villain

So whats the point in "Trap masters" ?

The Trap Masters get some sort of a fighting bonus when attacking Villains, so it is easier for them to defeat the Villains. Thus, they are "masters" of the trap. Any figure can trap a Villain, but the Trap Masters will have an easier time because they have mastered the technique.

they do more damage

Didnt somebody say they unlock special areas?

When don't the "Gimmick' characters unlock special areas?

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When don't the "Gimmick' characters unlock special areas?

Then they seem to be reduced to chests the next entry and eventually nothing.

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When don't the "Gimmick' characters unlock special areas?

I still stand by the fact that, after the initial "toys coming back to life!" gimmick, Swap Force was the most innovative and interesting of the gimmicks. The Giants and the Trap Team seem to just be nothing more than "special" (i.e. more powerful) Skylanders.

I think the gimmick for Trap Team isn't the Trap Masters themselves, but the fact that you get to play as villains and they talk to you when their trap is in the portal.

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Isn't that the link? You have to have a trap master on the portal to use the villain right? So there is at least a communication there.

You can use any character to use or trap a villain

You're gonna have to provide a link for me on this one. That doesn't sound quite right. In particular you can play the Villians without a trap master.

at 2:30.

At no point did that video show or state that a corelander could "tag team" with a trapped Villain, only that you didn't need a trap master to "trap" the villain. I don't think we have enough info to state you can fully use the crystals without a trap master there.

Haha, sorry thought that's what you were asking. But I'm pretty sure that if your can trap with a non Trap Master, you can tag-team as well.

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Didnt somebody say they unlock special areas?

Yes, Trap Masters can access hidden areas. They're the only one who can destroy Traptanium crystals that are blocking the way to extra areas. Gameinformer said first that they would unlock extra areas, then in an interview posted by the Irate Gamer, one of the official company guys talked about how they could destroy those crystals. There's even a tiny clip of gameplay floating around (that's in the very Irate Gamer video I was talking about) where you can see a humongous shard in the background, blocking the way to another area, which is presumably one of those crystals.

Also, I know that you can switch from any character to a villain- even old ones- and trap them with anyone too. It's been confirmed a few times. I'm pretty sure that was confirmed in the Irate Gamer's interview too.

His reviews are just bad but he actually does good interviews lol

Oooh, having to smash a certain crystal to get to another area certainly sounds nicer than some special "gate" that only opens for one kind of Skylander.
I like that idea.

I wonder if Trapmasters can gain special abilities from trapped villains? I thought I read something to that extent but maybe I'm misremembering.

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I wonder if Trapmasters can gain special abilities from trapped villains? I thought I read something to that extent but maybe I'm misremembering.

Good alternative to soul gems probably.