Urichinan Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Hope Platinum's Throw > Dash > 5C >2C after the nerf on her grab. She didn't get a nerf, she got a buff to her throw. She recovers faster after her ground throw.
Reikomaru Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 From lurking on these boards, it seems Plat is gonna be pretty good/almost high tier soon. Hopefully she doesn't get *too* strong, since I like my characters on the solid mid tier. And I like it when my characters are rare. :3 By the way, is it just me, or do I see a lot of Platinums on the Player matches in PSN? I mean, the Ragna/Jin are like Zubats, next most common are Noel/Haz/Tager, then I see Platinums/Rachels. I also fought a Carl, Lambda, Arakune, and a Valk once though (by the way, I'm just a level 13, with only a few dozen player matches under my belt). Plat is relatively uncommon, but well used right now I think. With her buffs, she could be far more common soon (We won't be special anymore ). Maybe Mu12 will be common as well. I've NEVER met a Mu12 as of yet, and most likely neither have some people I fought. Stein Spam and the 5C>6C>6D>63214C seems to be effective against most new players. (I have a greater chance of winning with Mu because of that, and my Plat keeps getting her arse kicked) Maybe it's because I don't know how to hitconfirm and combo any greater than 3k, so I have to rely on spacing/footsies. Oh yeah, Hi Guys! I'm new here. Plat Main with a Mu Sub level 13 on PSN, and still back-techs while cornered. Proud owner of a $40 brandless fight-stick. My Greatest weakness: Opponent on the left side, since 236B Heart Car will (70%) turn into... ...5B.
SolarMisae Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I've NEVER met a Mu12 as of yet. Hi how you doing? Nice to meet you. We play the same characters albeit main/sub reversed. And rare characters are cool only for the fact that a lot of people don't know the matchup. Particularly Mu cause she's a character who'll destroy if you dunno how to fight her. But other than that it's not really a big deal imo. (Wait minute...we had this discussion a few pages back. That was fun~)
Kujikawa Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Particularly Mu cause she's a character who'll destroy if you dunno how to fight her. This is why I hate her. Dang I need experince on that match-up. And hello fellow Platinum! Good to see someone made a excellent choice in main! I can't say the same for your sub though, then again I sub Noel XD
Yggjrasil Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 NEW PLAT USER! WELCOME TO DIE. But seriously, you made a good choice in choosing Plat. I just hope you decide to stick with her even when things don't go your way in certain match-ups.
A.X.I.S. Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I beat Mu's by just downloading the player...not the match up. Unless I am plat then I just handle business.
SolarMisae Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Yup, the hardest part about fighting Mu is that most play her a bit differently. Maneuvering through the different lasers patterns and all. It's indeed a better idea to pay attention to how she's being played rather then anything else. But yeah Plat is still definitely a good choice in main...:3 She's a little tricky with the randomness but that is one of the quirks that makes her so fun and unique imo.
LuminAbyss Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 NEW PLATINUM. QUICK. PICK RAGNA AS YOUR MAIN WHILE YOU STILL CAN. I'M TRYING TO SAVE YOU. Jk <3
Kujikawa Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 NEW PLATINUM. QUICK. PICK RAGNA AS YOUR MAIN WHILE YOU STILL CAN. I'M TRYING TO SAVE YOU. Jk <3 Sigh, boring old Ragna. Mami is much more saticifing then INFERAWR DIVIDUR!
DSveno Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I couldn't care less about DP. All I need is a loli with a pan. Frying pan, I mean.
Starlight777 Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 NEW PLATINUM. QUICK. PICK RAGNA AS YOUR MAIN WHILE YOU STILL CAN. I'M TRYING TO SAVE YOU. Jk <3 No, there are enough Rags to try and conquer the planet! Besides sparkles are much more satisfying than darkness.
Cirno Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 don't get too comfortable with her buffs, you never know where this silly sugoi train ride into the heart of anime will take us ┐( ￣∀￣)┌
YukiBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Particularly Mu cause she's a character who'll destroy if you dunno how to fight her.So, So true. Switching between Mu and Platinum sucks. Against a Hakumen I ran away and spammed Bombs all game. Glorious S-Tier Mu Tactics dont go away.
Reikomaru Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for the welcome guys. XD I kinda don't want Plat to be *too* powerful. A few buffs to make her stuff more useful perhaps, but nothing to make her higher than B tier would be good. By the way, RAGNA = ZUBAT!! :P I'm sticking with Plat. Her character design really sells to me, like Nu13 on CT and Mu12 on CS. You think she'll be more popular after the new CS2 update? Will Jyuubey make more Plats?
YukiBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 The higher the Tier, the more people will Sub/main them, That's the said story, and if Platinum/Mu becomes S-Tier (Which is looking Kinda' likely) You'll be branded a tierwhore by the braindead masses. Regardless, I'm playing 2 Loli's and a Half Cybernetic / Murakumo God Killer. Get at me.
Yggjrasil Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Like me and Cirno said. If you're worried about people bandwagoning her in CS2+, then just practice and out-play them. "Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."~Auguste Rodin Edited August 18, 2011 by Yggjrasil
Reikomaru Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 I like that explanation, GammaGearJustice. First order of business... Learn to do 236B. As it stands, I got a 50% failure rate on it... until I can get a Toodles ChImp. Anyway, MIC is always off so saltiness is blocked. :3
YukiBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Use it as a quick Punish and always confirm it with 5C. Then spam the hell out of it and expose yourself to the sea of salt.
Yggjrasil Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 rule of thumb about 236B. If you have 50% Heat and the opponent is near the corner. Just go for broke. If it hits free 5-8k+ depending on which item you have. If they block, rapid,gtfo and regain your composure. This is also a great way to make your opponent fear pressing buttons against you when you're a certain range from them. Plat is one scary ass loli if you play her right, she may look like a troll character but her mix-ups and damage are far from a joke.
YukiBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Amen to the above post. Platinum's distortions are great and all, but nowhere near as useful as some RC combos she can do. Shit leads to scary damage in the corner. Also, That feel when you start the game with shitty items.
Tari Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Also, That feel when you start the game with shitty items. Still entertaining at times, though, when your opponent hasn't yet gotten used to the idea of looking at your loaded items. :P
Yggjrasil Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Also, That feel when you start the game with shitty items. I notice that my opponent gains a bonus from this because they can feel that I'm OTL.
SoWL Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Also, That feel when you start the game with shitty items. Imma sit in the corner and toss that stuff out! It was kinda funny when I zoned Bang by just tossing out the items I don't need. About tiers: you know, our local playgroup has about 1.5 Makotos in it, simply because everyone hates her guts. We also have a single Noel, but he doesn't play too often. On the last tournament we had, everyone was playing different characters except for two Ragnas and two Hakus. I wish it will stay that way after Plus comes out.
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