Tofu Warrior

Thanks for the reply, but I decided to put some time in training mode and figured some things out on my own (which I probably should have done to begin with lol). Your options are good, and they're among the ones I found, but they're pretty unsafe. I've been having the most success with just linking 2As until one catches and then hit confirming that into a combo lol. You have to link them more slowly if your opponent is barrier guarding on the ground. Also linking a Renka after 2B works really well too. Make your opponent block two 2Bs, then link a Renka; you'll be surprised how often it works because they think they're pushed out far enough to jump away safely. Also 2A > Gurren will wall bounce jumpers, which is nice. You're absolutely right though, I shouldn't preoccupy myself with punishing opponents for jumping/back dashing out. I try to punish them for it, but sometimes it backfires. I should be happy that they're giving up positioning.

That's a fair point, you're absolutely right. I guess I'm excited for the new Haku because the direction they're taking him complements my style. Like in certain match ups, I typically don't approach until I have 8 stars lol. I like to zone aggressively until they make a mistake and I punish them for half their life. Good times.

Hakumen should get a move like Tager's Voltaic Charge that builds mags. He should also get a 2 star command throw, that'd be awesome. Whatever, I still think Haku will be a good character when all is said and down, you guys need to calm down. :razz:

If there's a lot of hype, SSF4 can be super entertaining. The game still sucks, but I like trolling with Hakan, his vortex/oki is actually pretty good, but it's hard to get that first knockdown.

+1 :razz:

I'm pretty sure this is the first time anyone's ever seen Makoto vs. Adon at top level, so it's impossible to say whether this is an even match up or not. And I totally agree with Hermes, Justin just scammed Gamerbee with a character he's never seen before. As soon as Gamerbee saw that he couldn't abuse his air Jaguar Kicks or whatever, he started zoning with st. roundhouse and raped Justin for free. But I do agree with you, match ups are more important than tier placement. In vanilla, low tier Guile beat high tier Dictator pretty easily, it's been that way since SF2. Just in this case, that doesn't apply because we don't have enough information.

Yeah, for the last loke test, we should have a strictly "information only" thread where irrelevant posts result in a ban. We also need a general discussion thread where everyone shits on FormerlyUnknown, and people swear at Blade, Skye and Tempest Dhalia. Thanks for your time.

SSF4 is pretty balanced, yeah. Justin Wong put Gamerbee in the loser's bracket with Makoto, who is ranked dead last on the tier list. Right now, Adon is B-, but I think it's safe to say he should be a little higher.

Holy. fuck. Edit: LOL congrats to Daigo on his 25th place finish hahahahahaha

Wow, Gamerbee is too good. Adon needs to move up the tier list.

Skisonic's voice is kind of annoying.

This is honestly the least hype grand finals ever. Momochi is going to win an American tournament with his secondary. Wow.

SSF4 is actually pretty hype right now, I didn't think I'd enjoy it this much lol.

Yeah, FYC MarlinPie's Eddie won GG, I don't know who won BB because the stream cut short. JS Master is godlike, I got so hype when he beat PR Balrog, that's a huuuge deal. And Daigo vs Marn was insanity.

LOL Mike Z. Edit: ROFL, LordKnight demanded a repick of the music, he got the BB theme hahahahahaha.

BlazBlue on the stream!! Edit: Mike Z up first whoooooooooo

Daigo counterpicked Arturo in ST actually, SSF4 finals isn't until later I'm pretty sure.

Guilty Gear Accent Core Grand Finals at Seasons Beatings 5 on right now!

I think CS2 Hakumen is going to be dope. I'm still excited to play him.

Leonil, if you see this for whatever reason, tell us how to stop people from jumping out.

Roldy, I'm probably going to play May or Faust, but I think I'm leaning towards May.

I'll secretly train with you Unsanctifier...once I get my hands on the game at home. My buddy hasn't come through yet with my copy! I'm Toronto's best kept GG secret.

Thanks man, those were some fun games. I kept trying to back dash your 5Ds and punish with something, but I kept getting caught instead lol. And I'll keep your advice in mind, thanks. We'll run some more matches soon, I like our smooth connection. Hakumen's 6A is +5 on block, so any button you press afterward will get stuffed. If you think he's going to follow up with a poke, try MTW or 720.

That's a shame, thanks though!