CyberPhantom25

Wow, I must say this got a little more attention than I thought. Either way, everyone's input was and still is very welcome. I am still going in challenge mode if only because it feels like it does add to execution training and maybe leads to better timing, however; I'm definitely going to go and practice the more effective, optimal combos found here or elsewhere. I gotta say, without demonstration its much harder because its hard to see where the timing lies in each move, but I guess that's the fun in discovering how things work. Er, do you think challenge mode provides a little insight on how character's play/their playstyles? I will understand if its on a character basis, of course.

Alright, thank you for the answer. Don't get me wrong--I definitely know there are 'better' combos listed here on Dustloop and out there in general, though not necessarily simpler ones. I just wasn't able to really tell whether its a definitively bad sign that I just couldn't nail the execution and or timing of some of the challenge mode combos. Thank you for answering my questions though, I'll continue on trying to complete challenge mode, but I'll spend less time on it and more on the optimal combos listed on here.

Er, sorry if this has been answered before, but I really want to play Hazama (who wouldn't, but that's not my point), and I really want to know--just how high an execution barrier does he have? For now, he doesn't seem all too much difficult, just a little tricky for me because of those dashes that are always iffy for me in general. I have only scratched the surface with him though, so I need to know--does he get fairly hectic as far as execution goes?

I am sorry if this belongs elsewhere--there are a few places I could see this thread being related, but this feels more like a beginner-related question. I really want to know just how effective the challenge mode is for beginners--and how heavily it can impact just simply getting better. I can't say I'm totally new to BB or GG etc, but this is the first time I've really taken it seriously without just resorting to scrubby tactics and a mindset to match. I use Ragna, Lambda and Hazama for now--and really want to get better. Recently, I've found myself hitting a brick wall with two of Ragna's challenge mode...challenges--one I can get past with difficulty, and his number (7 I believe? It has the Soul Eater canceled into Dead Spike with a follow up dash into C) seems outright impossible; I know its not, but its still giving me trouble. I need to ask, is being unable to do something in challenge mode a bad sign? Would better players consider it a necessity to be able to be able to finish all challenges to be competent? I figure it just means my execution and sense of timing need more work, but its a bit discouraging all the same, and I'm not entirely sure just how important it is to be dedicating time to challenge mode rather than outright training or fights.