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I'll experiment with this later, but for some characters (Hakumen,Makoto, and Hazama I believe) certain pokes whiff at weird times with the hammer loop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyDK0HCdnzI&feature=player_detailpage#t=1830s Interesting variation of the Hammer Loop... even though it dropped. Yumekami's got a lot of interesting tricks with Plat.

Didnt know Don swung that way.... huh. The more you know~

1. That's what PTG is. 2. Urichinan is working on it already, I hope. 3. No. I meant to ask this question to everyone in here.

Well, the only option I can tell you is CA, since you're having problems using IB I was going to tell you that IB > Cure Dot Typhoon works too and as far as Blockstrings go, 5A x N works. It's fast, +1 on block, JC able, and since it's JCable you can go for instant overheads/lows with TK Swallow Moon.

Like what Urichinan said, items play a crucial part in this match. Bombs prevent her from doing something reckless. They lock her down in the corner if she tries to get out via sj Airdash and they go through swords which is probably the best thing about the bombs in this match-up. Missiles help you greatly with closing the distances since she has to deal with them and it forces her to move in a way that hinders her momentum. Cat Staff is great for stuffing Spike Chaser. This match-up is all about screwing up her momentum and Plat's items do more than a great job of that.

Next time I hit you with random Mami Circular, you better not start crying.

Yes,that's the one. Thank you. I love the damage from that! EDIT: When it comes to characters with DPs, do you use bubble oki to bait them out or do you just go for straight damage?

Depends, If I have 50% and I land Mami Circular, and my next item is Missle, I go for the SUGOI Install combo that does at least 8k+ or I just do the combo that SoWL listed on characters that have a DP. EDIT: Nvm, I cant seem to find where that combo is... but it's here.

backstep, my mistake. Still, move back a bit from the corner.

works on you. :3 but seriously... EDIT: I didn't mean everytime you have 50% do it. C'mon Cake, think about it for a second. Why would I tell someone "Do this gimmick all the time! It works sometimes. It must be legit!" ? It's just something you could mess around with to get in to people's heads.

lol stay free Kaqn.

I notice that my opponent gains a bonus from this because they can feel that I'm OTL.

1. With 6C > 22C, You have to hit with 22C's last active frames for you to be able to combo off of it. Make sure you delay 214C a bit for that the 6C hits them just right for you to use 22C's last active frames. if you it them too high with 214C, 6C will whiff. Hit them too low, 22C will make them tech early. Oh yeah after 214C you should backdash once to space your 6C correctly too. Using 6A makes you loses out on a whole bunch of damage you could be doing with 5C. 2. As far as practicing 6C > 22C on the cast, its all about how you land 214C as explained above. As far as I know, Plat's timing with 6C > 22C is the same with everyone. You can practice on anyone and it'll work on everyone without fail. Now the Hammer Loop however is a different story with certain characters... I hope this helps you!

rule of thumb about 236B. If you have 50% Heat and the opponent is near the corner. Just go for broke. If it hits free 5-8k+ depending on which item you have. If they block, rapid,gtfo and regain your composure. This is also a great way to make your opponent fear pressing buttons against you when you're a certain range from them. Plat is one scary ass loli if you play her right, she may look like a troll character but her mix-ups and damage are far from a joke.

Like me and Cirno said. If you're worried about people bandwagoning her in CS2+, then just practice and out-play them. "Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."~Auguste Rodin

Ragna's cool too. He has a DP.

NEW PLAT USER! WELCOME TO DIE. But seriously, you made a good choice in choosing Plat. I just hope you decide to stick with her even when things don't go your way in certain match-ups.

5B can stop her 3C actually. Just found this out today.

He's so dumb,it's cute. :3

Doesn't work on Mak,sadly. Weird ass hitboxes.... Doesn't hurt to do Dash 5C for safety reasons though. EDIT: It does work, SOMETIMES. It depends on her standing animation.... still, should use dash 5C for insurance.

Its fine, just do what I do and flip a table.

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fix'd.

Hmmm, If I had to give my explanation on Plat it'd be this: Platinum is like....Gambling or rather, going to Las Vegas by yourself for the 1st time in your life after reaching the legal age limit of 21. You feel a need to conserve yourself, not go in full-hardy and end up losing. You start with familiar stuff, like Slots or Poker (simple BnBs, getting adjusted to her pokes) and then move on to more high roller activities such as Craps, roulette, and Blackjack. (Item Specific combos, TK Swallow Moon Mix-Up, Sugoi Install combos) The more you play, the better you get at them and plus it's always good to have little luck on your side too.