A couple of questions regarding Guilty Gear

[TheGabStandard]

Hey guys, after seeing top 8 at EVO I decided to give Guilty Gear a go and sign up to the forums. Now since this would be my first anime fighter I imagine there is a lot I need to learn/read to get familiar with how the game works (also might be asking a lot of noob questions to begin with). To begin with I want to ask apart from the sticky threads in this forum are there any other threads/sites I need to read? 

In addition is there a beginner friendly character in the game that I should learn, like Ryu in Street FIghter or is the usual mess around with the cast to find a character I like.

Many thanks for your help.

[GKHiryu]

The most beginner friendly characters would be Ky, Leo and Sin. (Bear in mind that they still need a lot of work to get good with)

Other than that read the dustloop wiki, do the tutorial, finish ALL missions ("Fighting XYZ" and the like, not the character trials). Other than that start by glancing over the characters and going to challenge mode (character trials - combo mode) with the ones that look appealing to you. Ask questions when you've done so but stuff still isn't clear.

Edited August 11, 2015 by GKHiryu

[TheGabStandard]

Ok, many thanks for the advice

[Wutai_Shinobi]

If you're on the east coast, you can play with my group in a more relaxed, casual learning environment too. We play Tuesday's at 10p est. Lobby: 02 North America - District 2B (Mid-Atlantic)#12 - Xrdcise

Can add my PSN and Twitter for more info and updates. 

[TheGabStandard]

Thanks for the offer but unfortunately I'm based in the UK so it would be a little tricky to join your group lol

[ViolaSorel]

Sol and Ky are easier than most, but with a game like guilty gear you will most likely find that all the characters are completely different and cater to a way different playstyle compared to other games.

[TheGabStandard]

Sol and Ky are easier than most, but with a game like guilty gear you will most likely find that all the characters are completely different and cater to a way different playstyle compared to other games.

yeah I've been finding that out recently. Every character does feel unique which is pretty good. After playing around with most of the cast I now have a fair idea on who I would like to main and secondaries.

[ViolaSorel]

Good, that's always the first step, if you need any tips or questions don't hesitate to let me know.