Blue412

Well this is the self improvement thread. My first point was to list what I did to start down the path of improving my Ragna. The rest was collateral.

Been trying to do the combos from the console DVD. Having trouble comboing the 2B in combos 3,4,5 and 6. What's the timing? Any help would be appreciated. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RODN4wG5Ius

Blood Pain combo video transcript: 1.6B>C>3C> H.F. 2.2A>B>C>2C> H.F. 3.B>c>D>(dc)> H.F. 4.I.D.©> 236 C> 236 C >236 C> 236 C> B > I.D.(D)> 236 C> 236 C 5. 6D>JD> I.D.© > 236 C> 236 C> 6A> I.D.(D)> 236 C> 236 C 6. B>3C>22C>B>C> H.F. 7. 2C>3C>22C>RC>6A> hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 8. 6A> D> (dc) > 6A > hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 9. 6B>C>6C>G.H.> B > 6A > hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 10. C>2D>2B>C>hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 11. C>6C>hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 12. 4B+C> (dc)> 6A> >JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 13. B+C> G.H.> (DC) > B> D> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 14. 4B+C> G.H.> (DC) > B> D> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 15. B+C> C.S. > hjc>JC>JD>9>JC>JD> I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 16. 4B+C> (dc) > 6A> hjc > B+C> (dc) I.D. (D)> 236 C> 236 C 17. 4B+C> G.H.> B> 6A> hjc > JC > JD > 9 > B+C > G.H. 18. D.S. > 5A > B > 6A > hjc > JC> JD> 9> JC> JD 19. 6D> JD> (dc)> B> C> 3C> D> H.F. 20. B> C > C.S. > (dc) B> D> I.D.(D)236 C> 236 C 21. (2)B> C> C.S. > B > 6A> B> D> I.D.(D)236 C> 236 C BLOOD KAIN SECTION 22. 3C > B.K. > C> [D>(dc)] X 3> I.D. (D)236 C> 236 C 23. B.K. 6D > JD >(dc)> 5D (dc)> 6D> JD> 9> D > I.F. (D)236 C> 236 C 24. 6B >C >6C >B.K. >(hjc) >JD >D> (dc)> D >D.B.D. head hurts from typing all this Will make corrections later. Sorry if posted before.

What I did to help my self was to get a note pad and copy down the combos from the DVD that came with the console version of the game. I've been practicing them chiefly. Right now I can do about 5 out of the 10 or so for Ragna. I also have been copying down combos from the site and Kaqn matches. This has helped me build execution very well. I have also been trying to imitate Kaqn strategies... unsuccessfully (End up getting mesmarized by combos). If any one care to fill me in on some of Kaqn's tactics, then I'm all ears.

Thanks again

Haven't read the whole thread but: 1. (Most important) Practice in spite of hell. 2. Ignore your inner critic (you'll never be high level, you'll never get that combo...etc. You know, that guy) 3. Play player matches until you are confident enough to go int ranked matches. 4. Never give up! 5. Good Luck!

Thanks, what was the other thing you mentioned? the GH in Blood Kain loop. Is it something different entirely? If so then please tell me the best ways to set it up or when is it best to use? edit: Two more questions- about how many combos do you: 1. Memorize. 2. Take with you into a match. Me I'm thinking 1 or more for ground, 1 air to ground, 1 off throw, one that involves supers. Am I close?

From what you said I'm sure we mean the same thing. To clear things up, this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyb101e-FC8 It looks good and all, but ya got to get that trip . Plus the opposition isn't gonna stand there and let you do it... unless their controller came unplugged . I take it you are supposed to activate BK after a gap in an opponents block string, near a corner. Thanks for the TK GH info I'll check for it during training.

Just out of curiosity could someone please list some strategies to set-up the 214 Loop? Also is there a visual sign to look for to see if I have done TK GH correctly?

@ HCO_ : That has to be the case. There is no way a character could function and still be A tier like that, let alone win. Here is the post: http://forums.shoryuken.com/showpost.php?p=6270095&postcount=4504 EDIT: @Stun edge: Ok I see now, Thanks

Umm... Guys I saw something very disturbing on SRK today concerning Ragna. One of their members translated the frame data for Ragna from the Blazblue Mook. The only positive frames he has are on Dead Spike. This has to be a mistake. He's even at -2 on his standing jab. Could someone investigate?

Got a quick question. Heard this on SRK, needs confirmation. Can Ragna combo his Astral Drive with the proper set up?

In one video I saw Ragna doing 3 uppercuts during an air combo then the follow-ups. Could someone tell me how this was done and if it involved rapid cancel.

If this is old or in the wrong spot I apologize and will delete it but until then... MMAAAH HAAA HAA HAA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CURVv6HF4U&feature=related