fine fine fine...
you all want an explanation why you ALL SUCK?
okay.
NeoGML on Why People Who Complain About Strikers Suck and How They Should Deal With It
Written by Matthew Lim a.k.a. NeoGML
Introduction
Okay. you all complain about strikers, because you say they're "unfair". why exactly are they unfair? maybe because you can't defend against them? because you fall into them all the time? because they're too potent in combos? no... they're potent in combos when the person who executes them uses them well. it takes much coordination to do striker combos, it's not some trick people use to be cheap. you can do them too.
and if you just ADAPT, you'll be fine. there's a difference between NOT LIKING strikers, and saying they're unfair, but what's not to like?
Chapter 1 -
Why you suck
okay, you suck because strikers, in their purest form, can be AVOIDED. most strikers are ground based, and those that are not can be blocked from the ground. if you get hit in the air, it's your own goddamn fault, jump at your own risk. honestly, if you're going to throw out stupid attacks that will leave you open, such as attacks that go most of the screen and you're nowhere near your opponent, prepare to be smacked if you're playing against a good opponent. stupid attacks deserve stupid counters. strikers included.
Additionally, strikers can be used in combos. striker combos add a large depth to gameplay, makes things more interesting, more things to worry about. you can use strikers to bridge time and lag gaps, which is a nice feature.
if you get hit by striker combos, you need to block more. and if you play stupid, all out pressure, prepare to be smacked very hard when playing against other decent players, because people who rush ALWAYS fall into close standing strong attacks, which are staple combos starters.
striker combos can be EASILY AVOIDED as with all combos. just BLOCK. DON'T FALL INTO THEM.
and another thing...
THE ONLY WAY TO REDEEM STRIKER BOMBS IS IF YOU TAUNT, LEAVING YOURSELF 100% VULNERABLE!
the only time someone really has a good chance to taunt is if their opponent is dizzy. you only really get dizzy if you're getting your ass kicked, so this is my advice: don't get your ass kicked.
end of chapter 1.
Chapter 2 -
Dealing With Your Suckyness
Okay, good ways to avoid being smoked by strikers/striker combos
-don't run as much, especially from long distances... unless your opponent fears you.
-don't play dumb. don't do non-arc distance attacks from far away, unless you know they won't call a striker or if they're out of bombs.
-don't jump recklessly. this is not SFZ3, this is KOF. you cannot air block.
-if you can't play agressive and not fall into strikers/striker combos, play counter. take care of people's mistakes, use occasional pressure.
-USE STRIKERS.
end of chapter 2.
yup yup yup. so there you have it.
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