Kiba

I keep forgetting about that crucial factor.

7/30 Ampira Hazama vs Tsubaki At 6:17, the Tsubaki player confirms that corner 2B > 5CC > 236B > 214B > 22B > 5D > 5C > 2CC > 236C > 5A > 5C > 2CC > j.C > dj.CC > j.214B works. That's real good because I didn't think that much could be done from a 2B starter, then again the P1 of 2B did increase from 80 - 90. However, it seems a little demanding with hitconfirm, because 2BB > 5CC may kill that combo. At 13:47, the player uses the Blade Super into a CT setup. Simple enough, and the player was correct in following up with 6C because that seems like the best option after a guard crush. 18:16, not really sure how I feel about the 6B > CT blockstring. It doesn't have that much significance but it does seem like a good way to attempt to use CT since players tend to mash after a 6B, or even try to jump out. If they're in the corner and they try to jump out, and you catch them with CT, you'll be able to do things like 6C > full charge 22D. The player is also making good use of the ....214B > 22B > 5D > 5C > 2CC > j.C > dj.CC > j.214B combos that were showcased in Araiki's combo movie Cinderella. You'll also notice that corner 5BB > 5CC > 236B > 214B > 22B > 5D > 5D > 2CC > 236C > 5A > 5C > 2CC > j.C > dj.CC > j.214B and corner back throw > 236B > 214B > 22B > 5D > 5C > 2CC > j.C > dj.CC > j.214B work. Unfortunately I can't see the damage very well.

I enjoyed formulating a new plan against Noel, and I was happy with how handled things in certain circumstances. GGs.

Anyone up for some games? Gonna jump online now.. Edit: Nvm, Hexanoid you bastard.

6/19 Chariot Nansu (VK) vs Asabishi (RE) Miya (JI) vs Shadow (VK) Osuban (TG) vs Nansu (VK) Nansu (VK) vs Funya Q (MU)

Chariot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8y_Bc5PmZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s--_Ft7Fbuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c6wO2jZnAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfN6w_P-T9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anAWGBEtqy8 Kouhatsu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnECNyUtfoM Super Bingo http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21476795 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21477077 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21477190 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21477320 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21477553

7/28 Tachikawa http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21466674 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21466745 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21466850 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21466965 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21467044

7/27 Ampira Miso (AM) vs Valkenhayn Asahina Aoi (BA) vs Valkenhayn Tojo Mare (TK) vs Valkenhayn Sorry I can't work out the Valkenhayn's name. The combo he used at 40s was quite interesting, but it would've been nice to see how it ended, hopefully not with the 5C > standard air combo. He did a ogod job in delivering the astral to the Amane and Bang, but failed against Tao, lol. I also like how the Valk is hitconfirming 2A > 2C, as opposed to 2A > 5B. At 5:57, he scores the 236A > 2C CH frame trap but too bad it's less useful this time around midscreen because the hitconfirm is a little more demanding. I'm sure 2C CH > 236C works. Still, 2.7k isn't bad. This Valk was quite interesting to watch.

Amipara http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21458493 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21463453 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21465928 Random 2on2 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21459693

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21423342 Well, here's a really short setup @ 1:00. 2A > 5BB > 5CC > 22D > 6A > Command grab.

7/26 Tachikawa Protos (NU) vs Kuresu 7/23 Miuchisen (TS) vs Tager | Part 2 Now, there are two other parts, but I'm not uploading them as there wasn't anything interesting there and the Tsubaki player pretty much plays the same. Overall the Tsubaki plays pretty risky against the Tager with those blockstrings. You can see how the player got thrown out of it a few times, but the Tager is quite committed in blocking so he didn't suffer too much. Part 1 also has no sound, that's how it was. In part 2, things get a little more interesting. At 4:19 the Tsubaki player uses a standard combo into 236D, and then dash - command grab as the Tager techs. It's pretty standard stuff, remember how we could use throws or 6A after 236D? Well, the command grab is just another option after a 236D. At 4:27 the Tsubaki uses this corner combo: 5BB > 5CC > 22D > 6C > CT > 6BB > 22D max charge > 6C and then command grabs as the Tager techs and lands. It works because of the SMP inflicted by the use of 2 6Cs & 22Ds. Both these setups lose to no tech ofc. This setup actually gives a whole load of stuff that you can experiment with, like CT setups air unblockable setups (will need RC), and possibly even 22D FC setups. The Tsubaki player is on the right track with some combos and seems a little gimmicky but that's all really. Now that I think about it, would the use of the 2nd 6C force tech? If it does....

Yeah, I know what you mean. He still has my respect for getting into Arc Revo, but I guess all he can do is take a lesson from this (not insinuating that he did anything wrong). 7/21 Playspot Big 1 Suya (VK) vs Mitsurugi (HZ) 7/26 Tachikawa Shirushi (JI) vs Takenoko (VK) Protos (NU) vs Takenoko (VK) Goro (MK) vs Takenoko (VK)

Ha, it's cool man. I too like palettes 2 & 5, but I mainly go for black palettes when I play any character, so naturally colour 5 would be my default. There may be an exception to this though because I really like palette 16 (though it still has some black lol). However, I also like the Rachel palette, and the colour palettes that Hima and Shiro use. As always, the Slayer palette remains to be one of my favourites and I'm glad it's still there.

7/25 a-cho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=775CKJDUuq8 Galileo (Litchi) vs Dogura (Azrael) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs5v__1cYg8 Pretty much Carl vs Dogura (Azrael) 7/24 HWB http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21443473 8C (Platinum) vs Kara D (Hakumen) http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21443601 Rocha (Hazama) vs Kara D (Hakumen) www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21443795 Hara (Ragna) vs Rocha (Hazama) 7/27 Sasashima http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21447872 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21447966 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21448163 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21448227 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21448278 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21449918 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21449992 http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm21450066

Cuz we're all awesome. You're very welcome Toan.

7/20 Ronitta (JI) vs Pikuri (TS) | Part 2 | Part 3 Pikuri (TS) vs Dango (NO)

7/20 Kakari O Sanshou Ciel (HK) vs Kayano (VK) - Ciel too strong. Not much to gather from this match, but it was nice to see him confirm the 6C FC, but I'm wondering if he could've done something better. Probably could've delayed the 5C just a little more, and then followed up with 236A > 2C > 6B > etc.

a-cho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeDbnQnl9y0

Hi. Arc Revo Okusan (EL) vs naueayo? (YU)

I was kinda sitting back and saying nothing, but as of late nothing good seems to be coming from your posts at all. I mean it's fair enough to say that a player may have made some questionable mistakes, but to call Kuresu a moron, tell us how you would have tried to end the match after watching it, AND telling us that you stopped watching Kuresu a while back and that you may stop watching Tsubaki as a whole, nah man, you are actually done. You can't tell us how you would have played a certain way after watching. That is easier said than done. It is a really intense tournament and players are acting in the heat of the moment. Because of that, you could have forgotten about that option to use the Blade Super. In addition to this, since you do not like to DP much, I would not be surprised if you actually lost A WHOLE LOT QUICKER because of that. If you're gonna stop watching Tsubaki overall because of a lot of DPs, than that's good for you, but to be honest, I don't care. What I do care about is how much time you spend complaining and it is really getting on my nerves. Got nothing good to say? Then don't post. Got something constructive to say? Be my guest, but you have really created a bad image for yourself that it is going to take you a while to repair your reputation. I'm not gonna spend a whole load of time going down this because it has been clear to me from a long time ago that you do not have an open mind when it comes down to stuff like this. Actually, you know what? How many characters do you watch Surf? 4? How can you even generalise on the whole region like that with such a minority? Are you going to tell me that there's something wrong with Zekuso's play now? Get outta here.

So we know how Konan lost to Zekuso now, lol. Was a good match. Arc Revo Masashi (VK) vs Noze (HZ) - Well there you go. Zekuso (VK) vs Mame (TK) Zekuso (VK) vs Noze (HZ) Suo Momoko (CA) vs Yuitaba (VK) Yuitaba (VK) vs Abarenja (MU) 6/22 Shinujku Sportsland Suya (VK) vs nakamura kyō no masukotto (RG) Suya (VK) vs Kureha (RC) Suya (VK) vs Satsuki (JI) Suya (VK) vs Miyako (LI) Suya (VK) vs JUN (HK) Suya (VK) vs PET (TG) Shiro (VK) vs Dennou (JI) Shiro (VK) vs Tetsuwo (RC)

Same here. IAD combo > 236B > 214B > 22B (whiff) > DD would work.

The same would apply to the 236x use (valk is the exception). Great games. Konan could've have beaten Zekuso if he went for the IAD combo at 3:18, but Zekuso was a little too high when he was hit with the followup 5C.

6/22 Shinjuku Sportsland Yuitaba (VK) vs Udon (HZ)

Nice. Kuresu vs Chibaken (HK), Dennou (BA), Takosu (HK) Kuresu vs Momoiro (RC), Anzu (MK), Yoshiki (LA), Akira (TG) Kuresu vs Hane (LI), Sekido (HZ) Enjoy.