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Melty Blood Auditorium / Convince me not to quit Melty Blood
« on: February 20, 2008, 06:07:45 PM »
Hello everyone...
I've been playing this game for a little while now, because it's the only game where I can actually play someone good IRL, and I'm growing frustrated with my lack of progress. I don't need any bullshit motivational speeches - I need some answers, or (preferably) some idea of how to find those answers myself.
Specifically, I play Kouma, because I despise the entire moe aesthetic and he's the best available antidote to that. I've always liked grapplers, as well, so I figured he would work.
However, it seems like in half the matchups I just get completely shut down. Characters like Ciel, Nanaya, Len, & Satsuki seem to outprioritize every single one of my normals, and the likes of Warc/Nero/Aoko/Mech keep me out forever. I honestly have no idea how this character is supposed to be high-tier at all, especially considering that I don't see him do much in Japanese tournaments.
Usually I learn games quickly - only GGXX and VF gave me problems like this. Am I just approaching this game with an entirely wrong mindset? I airdash around and try to poke when it looks like they're within range, but usually they jump over my pokes and get free combos thanks to my horrible recovery. Maybe I should just never initiate the attack with him, but wait until they whiff something?
Or should I switch to another character to learn the game? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance, and see some of you guys at Final Round,
Josh.
I've been playing this game for a little while now, because it's the only game where I can actually play someone good IRL, and I'm growing frustrated with my lack of progress. I don't need any bullshit motivational speeches - I need some answers, or (preferably) some idea of how to find those answers myself.
Specifically, I play Kouma, because I despise the entire moe aesthetic and he's the best available antidote to that. I've always liked grapplers, as well, so I figured he would work.
However, it seems like in half the matchups I just get completely shut down. Characters like Ciel, Nanaya, Len, & Satsuki seem to outprioritize every single one of my normals, and the likes of Warc/Nero/Aoko/Mech keep me out forever. I honestly have no idea how this character is supposed to be high-tier at all, especially considering that I don't see him do much in Japanese tournaments.
Usually I learn games quickly - only GGXX and VF gave me problems like this. Am I just approaching this game with an entirely wrong mindset? I airdash around and try to poke when it looks like they're within range, but usually they jump over my pokes and get free combos thanks to my horrible recovery. Maybe I should just never initiate the attack with him, but wait until they whiff something?
Or should I switch to another character to learn the game? I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance, and see some of you guys at Final Round,
Josh.