MechaBaphomet

You didn't specify any of that. Just trying to throw in my opinion. Good luck then.

You should just save your money and get a stick. They are superior to pad in every way. And all sticks feel the same, so if you borrow someone's or have to use another stick, it won't feel much different. If you have to play on another pad it will feel way different (and you will probably play bad), not to mention sticks are way more precise with your inputs. I recommend any Madcatz sticks. The KE and fight stick pro are great.

I've been shifting my focus over to GGXrd, but if you guys get a lobby going I'd be happy to play.

I'm not new to GG but I'd be up for some games. Feel free to add me or send me a invite. I play Ky. Location: US, Michigan

If you guys want a Chie in the mix feel free to hit me up or add me on PSN.

Ranked is a good way to get a lot of matches in pretty quickly. Its a good way to fight other new people, Unfortunately you going to play a lot of people doing really stupid random things (so you might learn bad habits). Lobbies are great if you are in a small one, you can keep fighting the same person/people and actual develop knowledge of the character/matchup (they can give you tips too). Jumping into a 8 player lobby with people way higher skilled then you can be a drag though, but you can watch them to see how they play, and you can understand the game better.

You can grab counter Minazuki out of his AoA on reaction fairly easy.

Just go into training mode and get it down to muscle memory. I mash until I feel it maxing out. If you try to count how many times you mash and think about it too much you are just going to confuse yourself.

Does anyone know exactly to get the max number of stomps out of Cleaving Fang? I don't know if I'm supposed to just mash like crazy or if there's something to it. I've even turned turbo on just to see if if it worked, and it seems like you have to mash as fast as your turbo can. Anyone have any advice or thoughts?

I've recently been having trouble trying to get in and do damage with Chie. I feel completely out gunned in neutral when playing her. All of her normals seem to have no range what so ever. I am constantly getting hit by other people spamming auto combos like there's no tomorrow. I was wondering what should you do when trying to open up you opponent with her? And once you have them how do you stay in? (oki set ups and such). Also what do you do with her when your being pressured? She doesn't really have a DP and I don't know what to do when shoved in the corner, This is usually when I get blown up. I'm used to playing Ragna in BBCP so I'm used to having good normals to poke with, But i have no idea what do to with her. Thanks in advance