Jackie Chandler

Download and install MotioninJoy. That should let you use the PS3 side. EDIT: Fighting Game Community? More like Dramatic Moms Community. Hope this thing gets sorted out soon enough, Volpe.

I'm not concerned about Beats or the combo counter. I just want to know if triggering SMP means the opponent can tech immediately afterwards. Especially since CP is implementing P4A's system of "hold button to tech ASAP," knowing that would mean a lot more to me than whether the system deems it a legit combo or not. Assuming they can, any discussion on whether or not a combo is legit after SMP is activated is pointless, because it obviously isn't. If you have to time a throw break properly to avoid mid-combo purple throws, and an ensuing combo after a failed attempt to reject it isn't legit, why would SMP when you can avoid subsequent attacks by holding a single button the entire combo without having to time anything? If the Sparring dummy had just teched that Hazama OD combo, I wouldn't be questioning the way it works. I guess it's possible that it's only programmed to tech once a combo goes Blue Beat. The problem is, as far as I know, we don't know if SMP could work on a move-by-move basis. For example, if a Ragna were to do Hell's Fang -> Rapid Cancel -> Hell's Fang, there's a good chance the opponent would be able to tech immediately because the untechable time on Hell's Fang isn't all that great to begin with. But if we change the scenario to have a Hazama doing CH Jayoku -> Jayoku (which has an incredible untechable value), if the system scales the untechable time based on the individual move, that might mean that the Hazama combo wouldn't be techable immediately, and would explain why the Sparring dummy didn't tech during that 10K combo. But until I can see some more in-depth, conclusive evidence, I won't be convinced. Star's video could be evidence of either, seeing as the starter was a CH 6A and the combo was 22 hits in before she triggered SMP. All it boils down to, even in the form of other video proof, is whether or not the opponent was holding a button to tech when SMP kicked in. It's not that I don't believe you guys- I'd just prefer to wait to make sure of how it works before I throw any more speculation about it around. #walloftext

Sorry to hear that, Midnight. Get better soon.

@SMP Talk: I thought the consensus was that SMP impacted the techable time so drastically, that it might as well be automatically techable. Besides, when the Sparring dummy is set to tech instantly in every other form of a non-combo, it's weird to think it wouldn't do so in the case of SMP (assuming it is, in fact, immediately techable). @New Year's: I'll be showing up with whoever's going (still need to figure that out... >_>) some time in the afternoon. My sleep schedule is sooooo fucked up, haha. Looking forward to seeing you guys there. :] EDIT: Oh yeah, and what I'm bringing: Xbox 360, Hauppauge/capture card, laptop (with Melty Blood/Akatsuki, should it not be being used for recording/streaming), 360 -> PS3 controller converter, all worthwhile 360 fightan' gaemz and Catherine, universal component cables, an HDMI cable, and (if I remember) a power strip. Woo.

I'm not sold on Nanaya just yet, but I'll mess around with him some more to see if I like him or not. His DP is good, but I just don't know if I like his other specials more than I do other characters'. :V More like shotos can never escape the Jackie curse. >:3 I'd be okay with that, provided I can get you a device that gives you an electric shock every time you call me Jackoe. :P

And I'm back from North Carolina! Sorry for being kinda absent recently. To recap my thoughts on what people have been talking about recently, I'd love to get into Melty Blood. I won't enjoy having to play with a PS3 controller, but playing it with a 360 controller just doesn't work the way it reads inputs, so I can get used to it. The only character I know how to combo with at the moment is Miyako, but I'd much rather play a character who has one of the best DPs in the game AND good combo potential. :3 Any suggestions?

Took the words right out of my mouth.

I'm about to leave for North Carolina for the rest of the week, but I'll leave you guys with this early Christmas present, courtesy of Qqqqqqwe from the FFShrine forums. Happy Holidays, everyone! I'll be looking forward to seeing you all on New Year's. :D Under Night In-Birth OST

Nice, thanks for sharing. I always love seeing the differences between concept and final product. My thoughts: Hyde- Lol, Ragna-esque hair with Seth's current hair palette. Also, gigantic ass sword. Linne- Backhand sword seems longer as opposed to wider, and I can't tell if she has a weapon in her other hand. But I can't make out what's beside her left hip for the life of me, so maybe that's it. Waldstein- Easily the least changed character. I don't notice any differences at all. Carmine- Looks more or less the same to me. His clothes seem a bit tamer than his current attire, though. Vatista- Oh my god so loli. Mystery Girl?- Okay, I haven't seen any of UNIB's Arcade Modes, so maybe she's in the current story as an NPC. But I have no idea who she is, or who she's supposed to be. Maybe she was cut out to make room for Eltnum, perhaps due to their weapon similarities? Orie- Seems like she either used to have a severe case of the Naoto syndrome, or used to be a guy. I kind of like the concept art character better, though. Looks much classier than Orie to me. Dragon Scarf Guy- Looks cool. I kinda wish he'd made it into the game. Seems like he would have had an interesting moveset. Third from the bottom left- I honestly can't decide if I think that's Gordeau or Seth. He has characteristics of both of them, but without a visible weapon, I have no idea. Compared to the rest, he does seem a little bland. Merkava- Up there with Waldstein in the "unchanged" category. Hilda- She looks... Younger. I dunno, current Hilda kind of gives me an old lady vibe. I would have preferred a character closer to the concept art, but for sake of diversity, maybe having her look older was a better choice. Diaz?- First I've heard/seen of him. Kind of reminds me of the Imperator. I bet he'll show up in a later installment. Yuzuriha- Nowhere to be found lol. Some interesting stuff in that second picture, too. The mystery girl returns to the right of Orie, and there are two other characters to the right of Merkava. Still no Seth, Gordeau, Yuzuriha, or Merkava, either. Makes me wonder if they were replaced, or just put on hold.

Pffffff, who needs a fleshlight when the Under Night In-Birth OST is finally out? I've dreamt of this day. Mashable 5C Inferno Dividers, Sickle Storm made of Dead Spikes, and command grab Black Onslaught. Looks like the Mayans were right after all.

I'd just like to clarify that I do NOT know this from personal experience.

Can't be any worse than dropping your fleshlight on your food. Also, this.

Sometimes I wonder what it's like to have taste in music.

There's no way something like that can exi- 1000 Xbox 360 Controller Taokakas Jackie paced sexily back and forth. 100 Heat dread filled his heart. Astrals should have been home at least an hour ago and it wasn't like her to be late. Oh, my Burst-consuming love, Jackie thought. Where could you be? Just then, the phone rang. It was the police. Astrals had been taken hostage by Sexy Penis, a supervillain who had the city in a state of finishing terror. Jackie fainted dead away, like a Milln who doesn't know he feels about chips in his house. When he came to, there was a bump on his arm and the 100 Heat dread had returned. "Astrals, my provocative honey bunny," he cried out invincibly. "What is Sexy Penis doing to you?" Probably torturing her, laughing hornily as he fucked her in the folds. In the midst of all the terror and tears, Jackie remembered a story his grandmother had told him. If you fold 1000 Xbox 360 Controller Taokakas, then whatever you wish for will come true. Jackie ordered in a supply of Xbox 360 Controller and set to work, folding Taokakas until his arm was sore and he could hardly see. It took a week. He was just finishing up the very last Taokaka when Astrals walked in the front door. "Astrals!" Jackie screamed and threw himself into Astrals's arms. "It worked! I folded 1000 Xbox 360 Controller Taokakas and it brought you back to me." He was so happy, he felt like he was dancing in Kagatsuchi. He kissed Astrals impractically on the folds. "Actually," Astrals said, pulling away seductively, "I was rescued by the Theme Song-inducing Screen. He's a new superhero in town." Astrals sighed. "And he's really swag." The 100 Heat dread came back. "But you're hype to be back here with me, right?" Astrals checked her watch. "Sure. But I've got to go meet the Theme Song-inducing Screen for coffee now to, you know, say thanks for saving my life. Stay rage-invoking, baby." She left and the door banged behind her. Jackie choked back a sob and started folding another Taokaka. Then he went out and got drunk instead.

I see Klein is on his way to becoming the new Hans von Hozel.

Cookeville will be heading out toward Kaos Theory soon. I woke up a couple hours later than expected, so we're running behind. XD Hope to see a bunch of you guys there~.

Just when I was thinking everybody's WANTING to get Astral'd.

5B > 5C > Hell's Fang Ragna requires learning?

You were looking at color palettes 7-16. These are color palettes 1-6.

Pfffff, it's k. I'll steal your CT Green colors whenever I'm fighting you Lumin~.

The abridged version of this: Naimat: "You can't make suggestions based on observations!" Volpe: "wut"

I agree with this. We have such incredibly talented people in our community, and it'd be great to see some new faces place high. I don't mean to imply our scene isn't competitive, though- it most certainly is, at least the way I see it. And I don't want people to think I'm saying they aren't trying- I'm sure they are. I just want to see more people tap into that hidden potential I know they have. Do your research, practice in Training Mode, take that knowledge and execution into a real match, find out where you can improve, and convert everything you've learned into habits. Rinse, repeat. I'll be looking forward to seeing what everyone has to offer. :D Just don't expect us to make it easy on you~. >:3 Also, I have dibs on this Ragna palette. Nobody can play this color Ragna in Tennessee except for me, under penalty of Astral. 'Cause they got rid of the Orange/Red Ragna colors.

Really though, that's great to hear. I'm really hoping a bunch of people pick BB back up once CP comes out, because I'll feel the same way. Just don't be too crushed when I'm the one to Astral you instead. ;3 I was about to say this, too. 6K meterless mid-screen off a CH 5C. That's ridiculous. I don't think most characters have that potential in the CORNER yet, let alone with meter.

I know, right? It feels like I've got 100 Heat, I'm comboing life in the corner, and it's got less than 35% Health. >:3

Ermahgerd guys, calm down. Break's finally started, I've got some money on the side, and my parents are cool with paying for gas. Of course we're coming. :D Right now, it's me, tret_tree, Mr.MinionMan, and maybe Bane. We should be arriving at around 5, and should be staying until as late as possible (so close to 3 a.m.). If anyone is coming to Fight Night from or through the Nashville area, please pick up Papstr. I totally forgot he isn't in Cookeville any more. He's a good boy, I promise. He's potty trained, and there's a good chance if you bring him down that he'll suck your dick express his extreme gratitude (with the possibility of sexual favors). Lookin' forward to seeing you guys tomorrow~. EDIT: Haha, yeah. Seems like the Distortion activated on the same frame Relius got hit by the Green Burst. I'd wager the same thing is possible with other Distortions that aren't tied to the character themselves, too. But maybe this is one of the things that 1.02 patch fixed. I'll make it a point to find out once the game's on consoles, haha. If we're talking glitches, check out this weird grab break Hazama does. I've seen this in two videos already. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7LZrPXJZyM0#t=506s