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Yeah, you have. Thanks everyone

>_> No one ever said you had to sit around and wait for the attack. It's not like SB has a massive number of start-up frames.

Well, that's about all I needed to hear. What you (and rtl42) are saying about only achieving it on prediction and that the threat is moreso present than SB itself helps me a lot. Thank you very much for all that information. I've integrated into my neurons a button-reading program similar to that of the AI but it's filled with glitches, so I don't know if you'd consider that viable. I'll have to get back to you.

I 'unno. It seems feasible enough to me; any timing could be perfected. But I'm no expert - could you explain how or why it isn't possible/reasonable? Perhaps longer active frames during a given attack than slashback? (Like I said, I'm new to GG, so I'm honestly curious)

Glad to see this: (Posted by Jais in linked thread) "AC Bridgets are ROCKING slaskback on pressured specials. Ex: Anji stomp, Greed Saber, Axl cross over etc. All end in a free 5K~c.S(1)~2D~FRC, running 5K~6S~B&B" Bridget's my main, though I've been going random to learn the basics of every character. I've been using Baiken as my secondary and I recently discovered that she can counter from SB, which seemed to massively improve their startup rates. Thanks for the advice

Hello. I'm rather new to the Guilty Gear series, the latest release for the Wii being my first purchase. Luckily I am living with my boyfriend, and both being heavy gamers (CLARIFICATION: We both play games a lot. I didn't mean we were fat ;[ ), we are able to play against each other daily as opposed to the inhuman A.I., allowing a much more ideal environment to improve in. We've picked up some basics such as instant air dashing, instant blocking, and FDC's rather easily. While we still have to learn (and practice) applications of FRC, ID, and others, my question was pertaining to slashback. I've been practicing rather hard with it and I'm to the point where I can usually slashback 1-2 attacks per round without having to think about it. I've watched a few tourney vids and while I saw a few slashbacks here and there, I was wondering if it is really used that often. I wanted to master it to the point where I could SB nearly every attack as it seems to be the most effective option. Consistent mastery makes up for the risk involved, I would think. So my question is; do professional GG players use SB often(meaning; is it something I should be practicing in order to reach a professional level?), or even if not, is mastery a viable and/or reasonable choice? Thanks ^^