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236D is alright if you use it as a punish. If you space your 22D wrong, Tager can grab you out of it on reaction -- even without meter. Make sure you do 22D at max range.

Actually, on a note more directly related to gameplay, what're some general tips for reading people? I've gotten few really good moments, but I've guessed wrong lots and lots and lots of times more.

Is there anything you think BB should borrow from Melty, or vice versa?

Aww, sadface at never being able to learn LK's favorite Tsukihime character. Is there any really good piece of general always-on advice that doesn't necessarily fall under thinking 24/7?

Best character in Tsukihime?

How balanced would you say CS1 honestly is? Is it stupid, good except for some unfortunate outliers, etc.? How skewed do you think the general perception of BB play is (in regard to what's good and what's bad)?

Lawd, fuck DP on pad. So awful.

No, it's understandable. I don't even play Mu yet. The window was very tight (the point at which it combo'd was damn close to the point at which it didn't work at all), and it didn't work from TK j.2C; it had to be done as you were falling from a jump, making it not-so-useful.

Thanks a lot. Awesomely detailed answer. I have gotten it to combo without meter, though, but I guess it's useless since it has to be done as you're landing (which was why I asked about mixup between j.2c and a low). I guess it sort of reminded me of an Akiha mixup between j.2C and 2A. EDIT: Another question. >_> Based on this, Does the laser from your stein go off when you /release/ the button? I haven't played with Mu much at all, so I wouldn't have noticed myself -- and that seems like an important bit of information.

I'm bored, and might pick up Mu as a sub, so, silly question. Since I'm an Akiha player in MB, I'm curious as to whether or not j.2C ever gets used as mixup tool. It doesn't seem to be TKable at the height it can be combo'd from, but jumping against a player conditioned not to tech roll, etc., and making them guess between j.2C and a low when you land sounds mildly feasible. /stupid questions

I understand you're new, and we definitely appreciate trying to find stuff, but that combo is grossly inefficient. Standard one-charge bnb nets 2970; this is about a 500 damage increase for 50 meter and another charge, which just isn't worth it.

Tsubaki doesn't have a lot of strengths as of CS. There's 5B, 2C, and her godly run speed. She's basically a rushdown character, but her rushdown is pretty mediocre, so you'd get rec'd to play Ragna over Tsubaki if you like rushdown.

Silly question, since I'm bored. I obviously already have a main, but, who would you gentlemen say is closest to C-Akiha? I think I want a proper sub.

CH 5B>6C>2 stock install>623D>j.214D>236D>214D>2CC>5C©C>j.BC>j.CC>j.236a>j.214c I feel stupid for not putting this together sooner, since it's just mashing together old combos. That's like 4.2k, and goes midscreen to corner. Pretty decent return on your meter, too -- ups your damage off CH 5b by like 1.7k, since the combo does roughly 4.2k (as opposed to spending no meter). I might see if there's a one-stock version later. This has only been tested on Jin, but I don't think this will end up being character specific.

The most important thing is to get off autopilot. I play on autopilot 95% of the time, and it's stupid. Last night, I was playing against Valkenhayn. He had Astral conditions, and I had just knocked him down. I thought to myself, "this guy is gonna use the Astral as a DP. I should block." I then promptly mashed 2B and and ate Astral. People say it as a joke all the time, but I shouldn't have been pressing those buttons. Seriously. BB doesn't have Ciel, so I can't tell you to stop autopiloting by playing against a character that makes you eat 3k every time you throw out a move without thinking. But the main thing you need to do is actively think about what you're doing, understand why you're doing what you're doing (and whether it's safe, risky, or outright stupid), that sort of thing.

Thanks -- I'll check that out. And I'll definitely add you later.

I'm actually around Harrisonburg or a bit further south when I'm not in school, but that's not godawfully far.

Welcome to DAT WESTERN/SOUTHWESTERN VA THREAD. Most of the stuff going on is centered around the Virginia Tech/Roanoke area. Quick writeup from VR-Raiden: You heard the man. If you're near there, get in on it. ALSO AND THIS SHIT IS NEW If you're Harrisonburg/JMU, JMU has a fighting game club now. Dunno when meetings will be next semester, but last semester, they were on Tuesday nights. It's pretty awesome. Most of the airdash gaming has been Melty, but we'll pull out Persona or BB if you want. Hit us up! === (Currently small) playerlist: Name: Dusk Thanatos Location: Harrisonburg-ish Characters: GG / BB / MB C-VAkiha, H-VAkiha Contact Info: leanderachronos (AIM) PSN/XBL: duskthanatos (PSN) Name: Evilion Location: Harrisonburg-ish Characters: BB / AH3 Saki PSN/XBL: Evilion (PSN) Name: VR-Raiden (Michael) Location: Ashburn Characters: GG / BB Contact Info: VirtuaroidRaiden (AIM) PSN/XBL: VR-Raiden (PSN) Name: Iceman (Donnie) Location: Tazewell Characters: GG / BB PSN/XBL: Iceymitsu Name: TRashtament (Tyler) Location: Roanoke Characters: GG / BB PSN: Tyler_Rash Feel free to post your info. === IF YOU'RE IN THE AREA, POST IT UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP We want to see you come out.

214C... NO LONGER USELESS?

Not my fault they have good taste. <3 Akiha

Yeah. I can't remember if the no charge 22C wallbounce is in there, or not, but, if it is, it's not like the thread is missing out on anything important.

The day Ciel drops below decent tier is the day 236C throws rubber ducks instead of swords.

Well, at least regular Akiha is good form. Seifuku being bottom tier is sadface, though. Apparently, changing clothes /does/ make a difference, gentlemen.

Again, it's not like I don't appreciate what they've done. Tsukihime is great, F/SN is slightly less great (but that's not their fault), Taka-Jun helped TL the KnK movies, and MBAC got me into fighting games proper. I'm thankful for their work.

Didn't I write this combo like 8 pages ago? >_>