I think that there are a lot of ideas flying around about drinking or leveling up that are just really impractical.
I think it’s likely there are some THC combos that would let frank level up quick. If his teammates have longer hypers (beam supers?) than his, he might be able to take multiple pics off of a THC. Who’s super has the longest duration?
Alternately, if we’re okay with burning XFC, we can THC, XFC, pic, pic, pic…probly an easy instant lvl 5 combo.
FYI, check the OP formatting. You got the hyper combos inside of the assists section.
I dunno, 2 bars and X-factor for level 4/5 frank seems like it could be worth it.
I think the most impractical but relevant thing to do to go immediately to Level 5, or almost, would be mashable Hail Storm > DHC into Dormammu’s Stalking Fire > DHC into Frank’s Shopping Cart Hyper and XFC. Hail Storm does around 35 hits, so mashing it would do 70 hits, DHC into Dormammu and you get 20 hits, so in total you get 90 hits, and finally Shopping Cart does around 9 hits, it’s mashable so I guess it does 18 hits, which will be 108 hits at maximum, it also causes a wallbounce so you can XFC, and then take a picture.
Yeah I know that it’s silly, and very situational, but I’m just saying that it’s possible besides of the fact of how stupid this may sounds. Storm’s Hail Storm and Dormammu’s Stalking Fire are probably the best Hypers for Frank to follow up with a combo that leads to a good a amount of hits, so these characters might be good for him… look that I’m saying that by just looking at these Hypers, so I may be wrong. The idea of DHC into Frank is possibly the fastest way for him to level up.
2 bars, maybe, but I want to save my XF for herp-a-derp comebacks.
Seriously, though, it depends on what the benefits of Lv. 5 are. We have a good idea of what level 4 is (Long-reaching, chipping paddlesaw normals), and he can probably get there with much less. We need to see what Lv. 5 can *really *do, besides what obake and co. found in their limited time.
There’s so much that we don’t know about Frank, which is why I am eagerly awaiting what Max has for us.
EDIT:
I laughed because this is so true.
I am just glad his roll is actually his Level 2, not 3. I can hitconfirm Chris Gunfire on hit from far-mid Screen with dash Camera and instant level 2. Too bad I must not really rely on luck too much :l.
Maybe his Level 5 has a Level 3 Hyper. LEVELCEPTION??
Maybe his level 3 is his level 5.
Honestly, it’s a PITA. I can’t get it to be absolutely flawless now for some reason; the spoilers tags are being insane. I wish I hadn’t gone all fancy with it now.
I’ll figure something out.
I Noticed you’d added all the assist info and a few more addons, Guy. Where’d you get the info? TBH, I havent been searching for new frank videos the past couple of days. :oops:
You just forgot to put an ending spoiler tag below the assists section, I think.
The “Things you want tested” thread obtake made.
And ah. I’ll check that.
Nope…the second Specials spoiler is still there.
Maybe level 5 should have the Real Megabuster 
just sayin…
I think the whole leveling aspect makes Frank an obvious point character. He probably benefits greatly of having two assists at low levels, and Frank’s own assists don’t sound so hot on paper.
I was thinking about having a plasma beam Doom as a anchor. Plasma beam could help Frank to get in, level up and help with his roll tricks. Buffed ultimate Doom could be a decent anchor.
Any ideas for spot number two? Frank/???/Doom.
sudden thought: Has anyone seen franks throws? His ground throw is just a ryu style flip, but I haven’t seen his air grab…I’m wondering how much PP frank can get for comboing off of throws. Could be pretty important, seeing as how we need all the help we can get getting that first hit in.
Other things I’m curious about: Can frank’s lights self-chain, and does he have a proper wavedash?
I’m sure I’ve seen his air-throw in one of the vids, it’s like a suplex/brain-buster thing. Can’t remember if it lands them close to him or how combo-able it looks though
Definitly a Good Idea in my opinion. I think Frank Will have good Chemistry with Doom. As well as Iron man Since Hes gotten a Few buffs as well.
As for A number 2 Spot I would probably Pick a character with an good Anti-Air assist Like Deadpool but Im not sure If that would be wise.
That depends on whether Doom Plasma Beam assist will be enough to be a combo-extender or not. If not, I’d suggest Amaterasu (Cold Star), for calling out just before you do an OTG Camera. Similarly functioning assists would suffice such as Chris’ punches, etc.
If it does combo-extend on its own, then my only other thought is an assist that explicitly hits high or low so Frank can hit the other height and get unblockables going. X-23, Wesker, Akuma, Viper are examples.
I admit this is all theory-fighter, but it should fit to some extent.
I was also thinking of using Plasma Beam, but since I want to use him with MODOK, I’m going to use Hidden Missiles instead and use MODOK’s beam.