Questions for TKD

Classic Fighting Games Ultra Street Fighter IV
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Created a new thread for easy visibility.

I’ll be going to Japan for a week at the end of the month with a few Singaporean players. We’re hoping to take part in the Japan National Tournament and basically to just play the top Japanese players as much as possible. It’s been confirmed that TKD will be there so I’m hoping to set up another interview with him, just as my compatriot Yagami did when he visited Japan last year.

http://www.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=227053

And this time, I’m taking questions from you guys.

So post up what you’d like to know from TKD and hopefully I’ll be able to field as many questions as possible.

cheers.

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Awesome! I really enjoyed Yagami’s interview.

If SSFIV comes to arcades, what Improvements or changes would you like to see for El Fuerte?

If SSFIV comes to arcades, do you still think you will play El Fuerte? or perhaps try one of the new characters?

What is your favourite El Fuerte Costume and Colour? :lol:

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“Will you have my babies?”

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Great, thanks in advance!

  1. Will you play SSF4 if it doesn’t come to the arcades?

  2. What do you think is a key element lacking in most El Fuerte players? How can they overcome it?

  3. What do you think draws you the most to El Fuerte? Is it his playstyle, personality, or both/neither?

  4. WTH happened to Tetsu!!! Is he still in the scene??

Good luck in the tournament :slight_smile:

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When you were starting off learning El Fuerte against the computer in the arcade is there anything special you did to aid in your Daipan loop practice? For example when playing M.Bison (boxer) he will release a Turn Around Punch (TAP) often preventing you from RSFing, focusing, messes up jump ins, etc…

TL:DR
When you were first learning El Fuerte’s loops (specifically standing lk) how did you practice in the arcade?

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This is very much appreciated! TKD is so cool using El Fuerte!

My questions:
El Fuerte combo’s using light- and medium attacks are so hard to link, but it seems so easy for you.
How did you get the timing right and did you go through a lot of frustration while learning to time it right?

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Tried any Mexican Food yet?

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Great questions guys, keep em coming. I’ll try to do a video interview and provide a transcript for ya’ll too if possble.

Any match ups you’d like to ask him about as well? I’m definitely gonna ask his opinion about the Rufus, Honda and Abel ones (reacting to f.mk pressure etc). Let me know if you have any match specific stuff you wanna find out too.

He mentioned that he hasn’t in Yagami’s interview but i’ll check again. lol. gonna make the dude pose with a tortilla or some shit.

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I know he plays in arcade mostly, but is he fimiliar with the console characters matchups? If so, it would be great if he can give some tips for the Seth matchup, in particular regarding defense against his pressure. Regarding arcade characters, Rufus and Honda for sure, and some tips on zangief also.

Thanks a lot man, and make sure you bring him a tortilla in case he doesn’t bring one, I NEED to see him posing with it XD

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TKD needs to try Enchiladas, they are top tier.

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Y flan tambien. Just don’t fall asleep after eating both of these.

My question are:
How long did it take you to master the RSF?
What is your opinion on El Fuerte’s Aztec costume, from what we’ve seen.

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Flan is the best. Also, he needs to come to Texas and try my aunt’s tamales. Heartburn like what, but it’s worth it from the first bite.

Also, how does he feel about using Fuerte’s slipperiness to run out the clock once one has gained the lead?

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Tell us shared secrets between tetsuo and you :karate:

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I might be a bit late but…

Aggressive or Defensive? Rushdown or Turtle? Which way do you think Fuerte is played most effectively?

And good luck in Japan, sporetempest! Hope you Singapore guys have a nice trip.

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i’m probably too late :frowning:

  • what is the meaning of his nickname “TKD”? :slight_smile:
  • will he continue to play (and main) fuerte in super street fighter 4?
  • are there any upcoming tournaments where he will be playing (a blog would be great!)
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nah you guys ain’t too late… there’s still a week or so before I leave so keep those great questions coming.

And thanks for the well wishes too. Appreciate it ya’ll.

For the record i’ll be in Japan from the 30th to the 5th of April. Gonna be taking part in the Japanese National Tournament on the 3rd as well as the weekly TRF and some side tournaments so yeah, really looking forward to sharing whatever tips and tricks i pick up with the rest of the international Fuerte community when I get back…

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I’m actually going to be in Japan starting from the 26th also. We should definitely meet up. I plan to level up my game and report back any findings over here as well.

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Best of luck man, and don’t forget to feed TKD a tortilla, even by force if necessary XD

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good shit dude. pm me your details and stuff and we’ll definitely set sth up. you’re comin’ for the national tourney too, i presume?

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gonna be leaving tonight! Torp check your pms. let’s try to arrange sth.

anw thanks for the questions guys. hopefully this interview will help the community out as much as possible.