@Corrosive, I think I see what you’re getting at; don’t cling to the idea that I need to play a different game to get the right perspective on the basics of a totally different game, is that about right? If so, you have no need to worry, I won’t be “that guy”. I’ve pretty much consigned myself to sticking with SFIV for the time being.
@TheBlackHombre, I should have mentioned that I’ve read Maj’s footsie guide and love it to death; I was essentially trying to see whether or not ST or any other game would be the right place to apply the principles in that series to earn the best results for my effort, if that makes any sense. For example, you can cut a piece of paper with a sharp enough knife, but scissors are a better and more accurate tool for the job.