Do you guys think that any people have trouble linking attacks is because of the choice of buttons in their TE Stick? I mean, the sanwas buttons are somewhat too sensitive for many, but thats just me
Sensitive buttons are a good thing. The biggest reason people have problems with links is a lack of practice.
then im in luck
great guide
What do you set the dummy (i.e auto block, no block, random block) on to practice linking?
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Thanks a lot for this guide to helping us lower end players level up. Iām working to break through the button mashing plateau (old habits die hard), and Iāve just about got there. Iām sure this has been referenced a ton, but the Vesper tutorials were massively helpful for this. YouTube - VesperArcadeās Channel
How do I properly execute a safe jump?
I play Akuma/Gouki
practice?
Help with Links
Great guideā¦very helpful info in it. Iām just having some additional issues troubleshooting links.
I recently switched over to a stick, after playing on a controller all my life (Iām new to SSF4 though). I started off with Dudley, and Iām trying to do a standard c.lp, c.lp, s.hk xx Heavy Machine Gun Blow.
Now I understand that I need to link from the c.lp to the s.hk in order to be able to cancel out to the Machine Gun. My problem is that when the Machine Gun doesnāt come out, Iām not sure if I didnāt link properly, or if I didnāt cancel after the s.hk fast enough.
Any help? Even if I break down the combo, Iām never sure if Iām properly linking c.lp, c.lp, s.hk or just canceling through. Ideally Iād like to nail the timing on those 3 before I try to add on the Machine gun.
Great guide. I only picked up SSF4 a week or two ago have been struggling with executing ultras. Not really sure when to start pressing kick/punch but I guess I must be pressing them too early/late.
Go into training mode and set the dummy to constantly spam an anti-air move then just try and practice what works best. Check out character specific videos too.
Iām new to marvel. how is a tri-dash preformed? so i can start practicing it on my stick. any idea if tri-dash will be preformed the same way in MVC3? also, are there other things I should practice? thanks
Quick question: can you block an Ultra or a Super move?
Yes, unless itās a grab.
Not being able to cancel off a normal you can normally cancel from is only a problem with chains. So if you wanted to say, do c.lp > c.lp x Light MGB, you would have to link the two c.lps instead of chaining them. c.lp > s.HK isnāt a chain, so if youāre able to connect that you should be able to cancel into MGB off the HK. Chaining the two c.lps before linking into the s.HK wonāt change that.
Iād recommend just going into training mode and doing s.HKxMGB until you get the feel for when to cancel it down. The cancel should be the easiest part of the combo, so worry about that first, then do it with the c.lps
Button Layouts
why do people turn off their all punch and all kick shortcut buttons?
- So that they donāt get errant moves if they press them accidentally.
- So that they can use them to perform āfakeā moves if their opponent is sitting next to them. Some player listen to the sound of their opponentās buttons to help with their reactions.
Awesome thread!
Sorry sbout this question guys, but I need to know If I want to get better at SSFIV. Is it manditory to learn plinking and double tapping? I donāt know how to do it at all, but If so, how do I know when to do it? Or when is the best time to use it? I main Ryu
I agree; very nice guide.
Iāve recently got back into fighting games with SSF4 and like the game so much that i purchased a stick to play it with. Iāve been using it two months and i have to say itās been a mixed bag. I played Akuma when using the controller before and felt pretty comfortable using him, but now on the stick i have all sort of problems executing his moves and links consistently. i also find that quarter circle motions facing the right side are harder than facing the left, which means matches with any characters that have these motions usually end badly. I saw someone else post not to ride the gate for the motions but itās kinda hard not to. The only good things iāve found so far is that iāve picked up Bison and balrog (charge characters) and have gotten pretty decent with them.
How can i feel more comfortable doing these circle motions from the left side? How many (more) hours do i have to practice?
How can you feel more comfortable? By spending more time in training mode. How long will it take? I canāt tell you. Everyone is different.