Vega is really bad now.
I actually have to outplay my opponent in order to win.
Not much technicality in what she does, sure she’s more execution heavy but everything is pretty clear cut. You haven’t got to do character specific strings and her neutral never really changes because it’s so dominating. If I had to peg her for being technical it would only be because her anti-airs are very awkward, but outside of that she isn’t a brain strainer
mind summarizing the main differences between S1 and S2 Vega? all I know is claw was buffed and clawless was nerfed. not sure if claw is actually preferable now.
Played Necalli today on my quest to learn all the characters, today was a good day.
He’s gotten better against Gief at least, your new claw normals make it basically impossible to get in. Everyone else? Bodied.
I can’t AA his damn walldive as Juri for shit though.
Aww, Floe’s playing Bloodborne, instantly had to shut off his stream, I hate when people stream that game.
I just can’t get into Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Demon Souls games. Maybe they’re fun to play (never played them, but seen enough gameplay to have a clue what it’s about) but soooooo boring to watch. When Max streams them I rage, those are games are so slow, and the dark atmoshpere is bleh.
I find all single player games boring to watch TBH.
(except for mvc3)
My “predictions” for player/character combinations to look out for in 2017:
Daigo (Guile)
Infiltration (Juri, Ibuki, Akuma)
Sako (Ibuki)
PR Balrog (Balrog)
Tampa Bison (M.Bison)
Filipino Champ (Dhalsim)
Itabashi Zangief (Zangief)
Imstilldadaddy (Guile)
Tokido (Akuma)
Xiaohai (Cammy)
Kazunoko (Cammy)
Mago (Karin)
Dieminion (Guile)
K-Brad (Cammy)
Wolfkrone (Laura)
Will2Pac (Laura)
Nuckledu (Guile)
Ai Ai (Juri)
Special mentions:
All European Lauras, all Asian Chuns
Buffs:
CC clawless cr. HP (typo)
CC Buster Claw now sends opponents spinning into the air
M/EX ASE juggles in more situations
L roll is +1 and puts you into range for command grab
VT does stun
increased range on st. MK
Nerfs:
cr. MK and clawless st./cr. MP 1f slower so goodbye to CH links
VS shittier if you don’t complete the motion
claw st. HP shorter hitbox
Nerf/buff:
Izuna drop lost 3 active frames but has better range and does more stun
Oh shit does Sami use ibuki now?
Outside of Akuma I mostly run into Balrog and Laura now at platinum+. Their usage has skyrocketed.
nash player wanna continue to dash so they switch to a charge char to do so 
Okay so I hadn’t tested it but Balrog’s v-skill P combos from a single hit of his EX straight now? That’s absolutely fucking nuts.
You mean Sako right?
I heard some rumors. It would make sense imo, but not 100% sure.
bad akuma players are the most infuriating thing in SFV to date
Ricklazer you rq’ing bitch lol
What kills me is you took the field L like a man
The CC is clawless cr.hp, not standing but yeah. Also all versions of roll dealing more stun and +2 ob claw st.mp are buffs worth mentioning.
I fight so many fucking Akuma’s in both casual and ranked it’s fucking ridiculous.
The same thing happens every time:
-> ANOTHER FIGHT IS COMING YOUR WAY
-> Vs. Screen shows Vega vs. Akuma
->Temple of Ascension loads
->“Round 1, FIGHT!”
-> Akuma player gets a bar
-> MESSATSU GOU SHORYU!!!
->Blocked
-> Crush Counter
-> Round ends in 10 seconds
->“Round 2, FIGHT!”
->Rinse wash and repeat
->GG! No RE!
I literally play for 20 seconds and wait 20 minutes for another match…just to fight Akuma again.
As much of a scrublord I am at this game, and bandwagoning akuma too, I don’t do that shit. I keep playing against other akumas who have a game plan that consists of jump forward fireball, throw attempt or EX goushoryu on wakeup…EVERY single time smh.
RIP balance and matchups thread. died too young just like carrie fisher