Zakuta Asura

You see, what makes Millis really good compared to how she was before is the fact that characters are far, far, far easier to combo now. The setups are the same ol same ol Millia we know and love but to get results from a connection is so muich easier now, even on the ground where combos into sweep are much easier than they were before thanks to that widescreen-enhanced sweep. Plenty of times in past GG games comboing into sweep meant you had to be pretty close. Not so troublesome now, not to mention she has an old gatling that combos into sweep. Back in those days, you had to know a lot of character specifics to be efficient, not anymore as there are much less in the way of individual weight classes. Things like getting the ring distance right and knowing when it is best to use orb or ring is still the same. The skill cap is not as high as before with the character which makes her somewhat boring now in my eyes. You would not get as much or even see as much Millia players in AC in comparison.

I am still amazed when people look at Xrd, call it boring then go back to SFIV.

So basically they got rid of the shit they overloaded the game with. Good.

Who even plays GG in London these days.

One of those instances where 'Deal with it' largely applies.

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Old-ish, but posting anyway.

Prepare your anus.

Addict for life....I think of a floor like an Emperor size bed, when it comes to games playing.

I have always told you that the match-up was harder for me than it was for you, even when I win :P I guess it looks like I might have to pop out Stateside sometime. Do not know when, I guess it really depends on what is going on.

I keep saying it to everyone here but no-one believes me or backs me up.

As always, GG and BB sessions before and after SvB for parties interested.

I do not need to. I play against her with Baiken at any given chance and the #1 reason for the love But wait there, Potemkin has a free mix-up against Baiken as well when he knocks her down

So I heard US GG players got mashed up by a girl who does not even play the game that much

I might be slowpokin' here, but was it mentioned that Noel hasn't actually lost her old 5C, rather, it's now an extension from the new 5C - so assuming her 5C is like Rachels (?)? EDIT: Looks as though her old 5C is her new 5D. So disregard.

j.B is Noel's best move vs. Tao's j.C by a long shot, though it's not good enough to completely stop the move it it's tracks. Thing is, you might even have to use j.A sometimes too. Depends on where you're at in the air really. Occasional high jumps are fine too.

Tao 5B (its a knee, not a bodyslam) will beat most of Noel goods in close proximity so you have to be careful. She can be really hard to approach because of stuff luke 6A, 6C, drive attacks, etc...baiting is your best friend here. I was suggest keeping her at mid range at all times at least, as you literally have no options from the other side of the screen. Tackling her in the air will be troublesome as j.C will generally kill everything if you aren't fast enough. Be aware that whilst you CAN meet her in the air, you have to attack as soon as you leave the ground to even try and make it count. With her triple jump it can be a nightmare tring to AA counter on the ground! I suggest watching to see what your opponent is going to do and act accordingly. Following her after a double/triple jump is good, provided you hit back right away. If caught in pressure, you really need to barrier in the right places because it's not worth it otherwise, especially after Tao 2A abuse. Using it on the heavier attacks will get better results...also, her 2A doesn't provide enough blockstun so even the slightest un-mash will produce a window of which you'll have to be careful with otherwise you'll get hit. And really, beware the j.C because it destroys the best Noel counter moves - 6A will lose if not timed at all properly and even 3C on the ground will lose to it, so I recommend playing AGAINST this move because it can be the main problem in the match due to range, speed and the amount of damage that can be done from it. As for combos to use, make sure you do guaranteed knockdown combos. You can go for damage from the gunshot loop to aircombo if you want, but you don't want to give Tao space to move at all, so I don't advise it.

3C > [22BC x 5] > 6C(1) > JC > [b-C-236C] 6122

2C is the least of your worries, trust me.

block and punish, duh

5D is very, very risky - you really do have to know how to use it against moves like 5D and the like otherwise there is no guarantee you'll hit her. And yeah, you have to be kinda careful about her 2C on the ground as well because it has good close ground horizontal range for an AA attack...and on CH it leads to launch...BOOOOO

5DD>4DD>j2DD>214D is better.

If anyone passes by Luton then I am more than willing to accomodate some GGAC, but seen as no-one even comes...oh well. I end up spending unlimited cash to go and play games.

And you know that's the absolute truth. Manz are gonna come back with the same knowledge they left with (school education wise :p).

Whats with everyone ans studying in Japan, sheesh :p