As far as I know… Cody doesn’t have any completely SAFE block strings, unless you FADC. I could be wrong, but all of his specials can be punished… its harder for some characters. The best thing i’ve done… is 3 x cr. lp , cr mp x Light CU. This puts them a good distance from you, so your most likely to not catch something, but its still not safe. Sometimes i just like to stop after the 3 jabs…
I’m also having problems with the characters with very good frame traps. They usually know that I’m trying to OS tech and start setting up CH strings for pretty good damage (cammy specifically). Also having problems with the Deejay matchup. I wouldn’t normally ask this stuff here but the matchup thread is kind of a mess.
One of the guys I spare with on the regular is a Cammy player. Her frame traps can definately be an issue, honestly I would try to avoid being her in that game. What i like to do is Focus Attack Cannon Strikes… which works enough times, Cody’s FA is pretty impressive in my book. If i can get one of those early, i really put the hurt on and get a life lead and just take it slow from there.
Other than that, i just tend to block and defend til i see a clear opening. Only time i try to counter attack is on some of the harder links she has like cr FP to cr MK.
Ahh thanks for the info I didn’t realize Cody’s FA was fast enough to do that, I’ll try that out.
I’m kinda new to SF, what exactly is a block-string?
Block string is where you string together safe attacks to push the enemy away from you when they are blocking. Finish with a safe special, or generally safe (Hadouken?) is ideal, but as said, Cody doesn’t really have a single safe special attack.
What narmals can be linked into last dread dust? So far i can only do close standing medium punch and down hard punch (with knife). Can forward medium punch link into LDD?no counters).
j.RK is probably my favorite way to link into LDD.
A jumping mK can work… its a 1 frame tho, but its pretty dangerous if you get it. Cross Up for free ultra? why yes… i think i will
It really bothers me that basically any string can be punished into possibly another string that can lead to me getting some type of crazy fadc ultra all because he punished my block string. I am also trying to find out who the best cody is currently so that I can up my game.
Mark my words, i will get good at that 
My guess is the cross up has to be pretty meaty too.
if u want counter hits into ultra 2, f.mp can do it, and ex bad stones can do it, and its easier from farthur away (just not too far… or u’ll only get the sand part of it… which leads to imminent death)
Who are the top Codys right now anyway?
and thanks to whoever posted the ex rocks -> cr Fp -> HK Ruffian , that is one hell of a punish
I am having problems with linking consistently c.lp, c.mp I don’t know what it is. I am practicing in practice mode with little success.
Get a good rhythm for tapping out LP, LP, MP. That lets you hit-confirm and makes a Criminal Upper tossed in after the MP slightly safer. You can use the same rhythm for the whole combo. If it’s blocked, try a slightly faster rhythm, if the MP doesn’t come out, try it slightly slower.
I have a easier time doing c.mp,h.ruffican kick, FADC, ultra1 than doing this link which is a shame. sometimes it comes out some times i miss it for ALOT of games. been practicing for awhile… Not much success.
Which costume do you guys prefer for Cody? What colors as well?
His original costume with its original colour looks the best for me. I dunno… Other than pure black and white, I just can’t see any other colour combination working for that striped prison garb of his
alternate black.
or original 2nd
Alternate orange or black.