Guilty Gear 2: Overture released

[Xithmos]

Eventually, your opponent will wise up to that same combo and eventually side step it (or jump in Izuna's case for a free freeze). Here are some fun combos for you to ponder, tobal. [L] X > 6X > 2X > 6Y > RC after second hit > side step forward > [2X] xn > jX > j2Y [L] X > X > X > walk foward a tad bit unlock > ]L[ X > Y > [L] side step > [2X] xn > jX > j2Y [L] X > 6X > X > RC > X > 6X > X > pause > X > X > 8Y [L] X > X > X> 8Y > Guard break > combo

[Ayumu Gardevoir]

[L] X > X > X > walk foward a tad bit unlock > ]L[ X > Y > [L] side step > [2X] xn > jX > j2Y

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF I always thought it was [L] X > X > X > Dash forward > 4X6X > 2X....

[Blackgenma]

Eventually, your opponent will wise up to that same combo and eventually side step it (or jump in Izuna's case for a free freeze).

:8/:

I was exagerating when I said it's the only combo I ever used.

I am not a noob. this is just what I do when I land a (L) x, x, x on the opponent most of the time. it worked on you and everyone else plenty. why would I only move in with a kick when Sol has other was of moving in that are just as viable? you think I watch those GG2 videos just to past time?

and I am SO used to Izuna jumping on me, that I pretty much VV him instinctively when he tries to freeze. I jump at him when I'm feeling less twitchy. I don't see how he would use it to counter my kick in his face anyhow, he'd be better off sidestepping like everyone else, or trying to out zone me.

I only like your third combo on that list. the first one seems like the second one, only it takes more tension. the second one, every one knows, and I myself do it frequently.

and the last one is just... bad. half way decent players will always side step after or before the last hit of the (L) x, x, x combo string. You yourself do it all the time. you just told me a combo that you would never fall for. THANKS XITHMOS!!!

(L) x, x, 8y has better chances of landing.

c'mon xithmos, your talking like you've never played me before. like I don't know the concept of not being predictable.

[Xithmos]

The first one doesn't take as much tension as you'd think. You'll gain more tension by doing the [2X] xn part anyway. It's very useful and easy to pull off. You don't have to always use the last combo, but if you mix your combos up frequently, they will more than likely NOT side step. Especially if you use your 4X's and 6X's a lot. You can change the combo to X > 6X > 2X > 8Y > RC > combo so they won't side step. Even then, if it lands, it's a guarenteed guard break. I think the 6Y > RC 2nd hit > [2X] xn will land, which will net you more tension. I honestly think doing the ]L[ X > Y > sidestep > [L] 8X xn combo is hard to pull off online, but definitely worth it. Do whatever works with you. I normally don't use Sol, and I forget most of my combos on the spot. I prefer to play a supportive role, which, in my opinion, Sin does best. Same goes to Ky (sort of). Here's a random item combo I just thought of for Sol. [L] X > 6X > 2X > 2Y > RC the FIRST HIT > defensive item skill > ]L[ 8X It's not very practical, but if you need to get away and need a defence boost, then it comes in handy.

[Blackgenma]

The first one doesn't take as much tension as you'd think. You'll gain more tension by doing the [2X] xn part anyway. It's very useful and easy to pull off. You don't have to always use the last combo, but if you mix your combos up frequently, they will more than likely NOT side step. Especially if you use your 4X's and 6X's a lot. You can change the combo to X > 6X > 2X > 8Y > RC > combo so they won't side step. Even then, if it lands, it's a guarenteed guard break. I think the 6Y > RC 2nd hit > [2X] xn will land, which will net you more tension.

I honestly think doing the ]L[ X > Y > sidestep > [L] 8X xn combo is hard to pull off online, but definitely worth it. Do whatever works with you.

the problem about what your saying is that the third hit for any of Sols moves do not stop side steps, or jumps for that matter (yes, the last hit of the x, x, x can be jumped, only happaned to me once, but I paid for it) with the exception of the guard break punch. so you can escape his attack strings after the second hit anytime without worring about a sidestep stopping attack (with the exception of 4y and 6y, but players rarely do that anyway). continuing to attack isn't really the best Idea for sol once your attacks are blocked in many cases if your oponent is used to escaping from Sol's attacks. it will really just leave you open, even if you mix up your combo stirngs.

the only thing that might screw you over is lag when it comes to escapeing his attack strings. but hey, if a jp player can jump out of my attacks, anyone can. I honestly need more experaince fighting against Sol myself.

the (L) x, x, x, (F) walk foward, x, y, (L) side step 2x combo is actually really easy to do online once you practice it. I do it a lot, but I have yet to master the full timing of the upper cuts. there are lots of things I neglect to practice thanks to my limited time frame of being able to play.

[Sol.Badguy]

(L) x, x, x, y, j, x, 2y, y.[\QUOTE]

yea my bnb too.

I also like when someones guarding to just x, x, sidestep, x, x, sidestep. People never get out of that trap for some reason.

[Xithmos]

(with the exception of 4y and 6y, but players rarely do that anyway).

Before switching to Valentine, then to Sin, I used to use this a lot. This would net me a free combo after that.

[Blackgenma]

updated the GG2 video thread with the Sin inputs for nocturnal rights video.

now you too can combo with sin like a pro, and deal out 357 damage like it's nobody's business.

currently debating whether I should do the Izuna combo inputs while I'm at it.

EDIT: I just tried to do the Izuna inputs, but failed miserably. In don't know Izuna well enough, and the guy does some serious lock on, lock off combos that I can't follow for the life of me. definitely the hardest to place the inputs on in the video.

that stuff was so advanced, I've never seen Izuna combos like that. it's really hard to spot when he switches from lock on to free mode.

EDIT(2): Kimera's old videos seem to be back to normal finally. re-posted two of his later matches (including the one vs. HN TAPPU, epic.). also posted a handful of other new stuff.

[Xithmos]

Ok I just finished the intermediate, advanced, and item combos for Sol. I won't put them up until I go to bed since I'll want to play online for a bit. There was one EZ mode item combo that I JUST thought of after I published it to my computer... 4/6X > 2X > heavy feat/mouth zipper > RC > combo

[Blackgenma]

combo! combo!

vacation time already for you xithmos?

EDIT:can't wait to see this stuff. my video thread will be PACKED.

[Xithmos]

Today is the first day of my finals. I got out at 10:50 A.M., but I got home at around 11:30 (since the bus arrived late). I lied about uploading them tonight. I'm uploading one now (the intermediate combos). They aren't much, just showing some combos without Roman Cancel. The next video I upload might be the item one since it's a smaller file than the advance combos.

[Blackgenma]

Today is the first day of my finals. I got out at 10:50 A.M., but I got home at around 11:30 (since the bus arrived late).

I lied about uploading them tonight. I'm uploading one now (the intermediate combos). They aren't much, just showing some combos without Roman Cancel. The next video I upload might be the item one since it's a smaller file than the advance combos.

oh, I thought you were still in high school.

well you can't blame me for not knowing. didn't post your age on your page, so I assumed like a jackass. It's what I do.

[Xithmos]

I am still in high school. 1 and a half years until college! :P

First video is up

Again, don't expect much since I'm trying to show some combos without RC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUnjMRgznDs

HD effect has kicked in.

[Blackgenma]

not bad. 5 combos but are you sure it was a good Idea to break up the videos like this? couldn't you just have shoved them all in one video? that video was only 40 seconds.

[Xithmos]

I wanted to separate them because in this video I didn't want to introduce any combos with RC yet. The advance video is 2:14 long, so don't worry. I've got more combos comin'. :P

Advance combos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN5MbU9WVT8

Item combos

I didn't want to list EVERY possible item combo for Sol. Here's some basic stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYSkMxJPQaU

[Ayumu Gardevoir]

I am still in high school. 1 and a half years until college! :P

First video is up

Again, don't expect much since I'm trying to show some combos without RC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUnjMRgznDs

HD effect has kicked in.

My Yellow color <3

[Blackgenma]

all those Sol combos end the same.... oh well, they're still practical I guess. the last overdrive combo looked cool be sure you put this stuff in a play list.

[Xithmos]

I just finished the Sin intermediate/advance/item combos. I'll put them up later.

[Blackgenma]

updated my video thread again. YES.

also neovid, you got your wish, I've incorporated an Item section in my FAQ over at gamefaqs, but since I'm working on other parts of the guide, I haven't submitted the updated version yet.

remember to put those videos in a play list Xithmos. Since they're part of a series, you should organize them as such.

EDIT: the video thread lacks matches from Sin's perspective. it only has one match from a Sin's perspective.

EDIT(2):OK, I lied, there are about 3 matches with him as the player total.

[Xithmos]

Sin intermediate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCBGW-pfAfQ

Sin item combos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T97RN2piQHA

Sin advanced combos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6gXQhWNOFI

[PandaKingEX]

I put all of the vids xithmos made into my playlist.

[Blackgenma]

Xithmos vs Blackgenma 1 vs 1 record xithmos: 3 wins, 3 loses Blackgenma: 3 wins, 3 loses I suck.

[Xithmos]

The combo videos are already in a play list. >_>

[Ayumu Gardevoir]

Xithmos vs Ayumu (W:L) 1v1 record: about 2:3 simplified 2v2 record Not on team: Over 9000:0 On my team: 0:Over 9000

[Dizor the gnome]

So, yeah I just got it today. Its pretty fun from what I've played, though I'm debating on if I should change the English VAs to the Japanese ones... Izuna is freaking hilarious to me with the English VA, so its a hard choice. (What a drag...)