"Critique My Akuma!" Video Blog Thread

[Laughter_7]

And I’ve beaten JR in a set in vanilla. I guess that means I’m better than Tokido. Point: It doesn’t mean jack that he randomed out Tokido in a 2 out of 3 set and equally it doesn’t mean I’m better than JR for beating him in a set. I’m not hating, I specifically said that I enjoy watching his style because it’s exciting, but that players, especially newer ones, shouldn’t emulate it.

To give you another example of what I’m talking about here, I mained Abel for a period of time and obviously this is a character that relies on a lot of unsafe mix ups to win sometimes. Still, even though this is the case your goal as Abel should be to minimize the amount of unsafe guesses that you need to win. Now, that doesn’t mean that in some match ups where Abel is completely out classed you will have to go a little nuts and take some (or even a lot of) unsafe risks. All I’m saying is that if you’re fighting a match up where you don’t need to take those risky guesses don’t do them.

My bad, I wasn’t specific. Super is fairly legit, ultra however isn’t something that I would recommend people do.

Edit: No, I did say ultra, but maybe you were refering to another posters discussion.

I wasn’t really criticizing JR, more I was using him as an example. I’m not being a hater and if you think what I’m saying is incorrect I’m open to being wrong.

When did I say JR is better than Tokido?

Can you show me where I said that, because otherwise the entirety of your little rant is pointless.

[Nu-Skoool]

Dont be a dick Laughter, you know what you were implying when you said JR beat Tokido in a set.

[TheAbsolution]

What was the point of this thread again? Apparently Akuma playstyles are obviously way too debatable for fruitful discussion…

[Nu-Skoool]

Typical JRR discussion.

One person does JR antics, people in thread tell them not to emulate his style, dudes get butthurt, JR comes in WITH ALL CAPS, arguing commences.

[superlollo]

Do you have to answer me? Well, you just did answer me so that was kind of a pointless question, no?

And instead of doing what I suggested and backing up your shit talk, you challenge me to some matches instead of JR? I never claimed to be anything special. I’m a scrub. I’m just pointing out the obvious here. You’ve got such a big head, but what have you ever done in SF4 competitive play? Shit, what have you done online even? I saw one of your videos on Youtube. 5000BP? Not impressed compadre.

Yeah i got low bp, that must mean i suck. That has nothing to’ do with the fact i never play ranked unless i’m really REALLY desperate and/or drunk with some friends. You up for a bet? Like if i reach 10k bp before monday you start dick riding me like you do with JR? Up for it?

[ShinAkuma204]

Shin: In a tournament setting he would probably beat me, i must admit I don’t handle pressure too well in offline tournaments. But in a free play ft. 5 I’d bet money on myself any day…hell in a you vs. JR offline ft.5 i’d bet my money on you without even thinking for a moment

I have played JR offline, hence why I said 99% instead of 100%. :wgrin:

JR has good fundamentals and can adapt really well. Despite what his playstyle may look like he is a good player with some of the most consistent tourney placements in North America.

My bad, I wasn’t specific. Super is fairly legit, ultra however isn’t something that I would recommend people do.

Edit: No, I did say ultra, but maybe you were refering to another posters discussion.

It wasn’t directed at anybody specifically, I just wanted to clear up some ideas that resets and demons are always gimmicks.

[Laughter_7]

Dont be a dick Laughter, you know what you were implying when you said JR beat Tokido in a set.

I wasn’t implying anything, dickwad. I stated that he beat Tokido at Evo. I was very clear not to say that he was better than Tokido. But just because I don’t think he’s better than Tokido, it doesn’t mean that beating Tokido in a major competition is worthless. You still have to be very good to do that.

[Nu-Skoool]

God damn, before I thought you were just an inquisitive newbie but now its clear you’re just a straight up asshole.

[4Eyez]

Sorry for interrupting all the arguing going on.

Is there anyone willing to help me put some videos up on this thread so people can critique the crap out of my Akuma?

Not really sure how this is done, but I was thinking I can host a replay lobby and someone can record them or whatever.

Maybe even have some Akuma battles and put them up as well?

I would seriously appreciate this, i’m planning on attending my first tournament soon and would love all the tips and feedback I can get.

[Nu-Skoool]

Well there’s a few things you can do 4.

Record from a capture card
Record from cell phone or DVR
Have someone else record and upload for you
Critique you from a replay lobby.

Just do what me and superlollo do and record from your cell phone and upload via youtube.

[Laughter_7]

God damn, before I thought you were just an inquisitive newbie but now its clear you’re just a straight up asshole.

Suck a bag of dicks.

[TheAbsolution]

Suck a bag of dicks.

Seriously, at least the rest of these fucks get results/contribute to the community. All you do is post stupid shit and troll like an idiot.

[superlollo]

Seriously, at least the rest of these fucks get results/contribute to the community. All you do is post stupid shit and troll like an idiot.

that’s because he’s probably 15 or something…we all went through that phase lol

[Shinndou]

Shin: In a tournament setting he would probably beat me, i must admit I don’t handle pressure too well in offline tournaments. But in a free play ft. 5 I’d bet money on myself any day…hell in a you vs. JR offline ft.5 i’d bet my money on you without even thinking for a moment

I usually tend to lurk but someone linked me here to this thread and this post made me smile a little.

Do you even go to offline tournaments at all? I’ve never seen you at any big italian major ever. Hard to say you “can’t handle pressure well” when you don’t show up at all and instead spend your time here.

[ClxJames]

I just wanted some critique…

[TheAbsolution]

I just wanted some critique…

Just take any comment with a grain of salt. Akuma is interesting because he can either be a solid, gimmicky, or a mix of both types of character.

As for me, I’m not a fan of resets/random demons and prefer the Tokido approach (live for that KD), therefore I’m not a fan of DF mixups outside wakeup.

[superlollo]

I usually tend to lurk but someone linked me here to this thread and this post made me smile a little.

Do you even go to offline tournaments at all? I’ve never seen you at any big italian major ever. Hard to say you “can’t handle pressure well” when you don’t show up at all and instead spend your time here.

…and you are?

[Shinndou]

…and you are?

Someone who does go to offline tournaments in Italy, unlike you.

[superlollo]

Someone who does go to offline tournaments in Italy, unlike you.

Name please. lol

Anyways yeah, this year (ssf4) i didn’t go to any offline tournaments, went to 2 majors and a few ranbats in vanilla sf4. Now i barely have time to play online a few hours a week and i prefer to spend my saturday afternoons in other ways.

[skd1337]

Hey all,

made this video this week, gonna make em a little more regularly and would like it if you guys could have a look and let me know what you think.

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Thanks in advance!