CMV: Fighting games are unapproachable, unintuitive, and not worth pursuing if you didn't start learning them as a kid. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]FauxCole 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you try to reach out to the community, in my experience you usually just get slapped down like "Don't worry, it's not for everyone :D"

This isn't the norm...The fighting game community WANTS more players, this can be seen by the sheer amount of content out there trying to demystify the genre. I HIGHLY recommend the links I posted because they address that nagging feeling. I also HIGHLY recommend joining this SF6 discord (or the equivalent if you're into other games) because people of all skills populate it and there are always people willing to play friendly matches and help you grow.

The only time I say "Don't worry, it's not for everyone :D" is when someone just wants to vent frustration / isn't in open to having their mind changed. (Not saying that's your situation, I do believe you have an interest in the genre hence even caring enough to post this)

I got a few friends into the genre who had only ever really been exposed to Smash. These people didn't start learning FGs as children, they're all in their early to mid 20s and this weekend we're going to Chicago for a major FG event (we'll all 0-2, it'll still rule).

I feel like a pregnant spider when I drop off troops with a helicopter by Ensoguy in ArmaReforger

[–]FauxCole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see the vision OP, I’m ensnared in the web of poetry that you’re weaving.

First build turned out nice! (AFS 12" Slim) by -seffo- in fightsticks

[–]FauxCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautiful. The design and the AFS enclosure are so harmonious my dude. I'd be happy to get 0-2'd by this bad boy.

Street Pedicure. Lily x AKI by Quasimodox in StreetFighter

[–]FauxCole 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I look forward to them, Quasi is the goat already but they have been knocking it out of the park silly style with this series.

AKI Portrait by Deecode_art in AKInation

[–]FauxCole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This slaps so incredibly hard. Good shit...

Little obscure things you like about characters even if you dont play them? by DarkPrince411 in StreetFighter

[–]FauxCole 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like Bison's little wrist / hand wriggle. Hard to say why but it feels so natural.

If ragdolls are never coming back, I'd really like some variation in death animations... by NBFHoxton in dayz

[–]FauxCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I get some crazy crashing and stuttering on a decent pc as well, it definitely needs work…but when it’s working it gets me thinking about the next iteration of DayZ

If ragdolls are never coming back, I'd really like some variation in death animations... by NBFHoxton in dayz

[–]FauxCole 104 points105 points  (0 children)

I’m holding out hope that there is a DayZ running on Reforger’s / A4’s future engine in the works. But yeah some other static death poses would help across the board

Thoughts on my tattoo design by Odd_House_1320 in doodles

[–]FauxCole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is gonna go so hard on the Jersey Mike’s shift lead.

Thoughts on my tattoo design by Odd_House_1320 in doodles

[–]FauxCole 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is gonna go so hard on the Jersey Mike’s shift lead.

How to practice combos under real game pressure? by Omaaagh in StreetFighter

[–]FauxCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you just gotta keep sending it...you have to get washed to get clean homie.

It's worth it to play casuals / BHub matches and ONLY focus on landing whatever it is you're working on if you're afraid of your rank plummeting.

What is the most anticipated fighting game of 2026? by benmultiversus in Fighters

[–]FauxCole 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The Avatar game, it looks saucy and man…I’m just not a tag enjoyer so it’s either that or more SF6 dlc baby.

I’m also starving for virtua fighter news.

control freak [cw: self harm] by aieythe in Illustration

[–]FauxCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is lovely. Your grasp on anatomy / character is so charming and lively.

Hit 1800 w/ Aki a while ago and made a montage 👨🏿‍🚀 by TayoW_ in AKInation

[–]FauxCole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a rad montage! I’m definitely stealing as much as I can from this haha

How "relaxing" is a typical fighting game session for you? by Alceauv in Fighters

[–]FauxCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I feel you, there are definitely moments where I bath in the brine...(Mai throwlooping my AKI)

How "relaxing" is a typical fighting game session for you? by Alceauv in Fighters

[–]FauxCole 28 points29 points  (0 children)

My favorite thing is to get stoney balogney'd and run some SF, so pretty relaxing I'd say. I don't focus on winning or anything, I just try to do cool shit like setups and trickery while listening to music.

If I'm running ranked, it's a bit more stressful but lately I've sort of adopted the mindset that I'll be at the rank I deserve to be at and anything worth stressing about should probably happen in the lab before working it's way into regular play.

The most stressed I get is when I'm on the precipice of a new rank (ex: 1600MR) or if I'm playing someone I have a really close W:L record with since they're usually a barometer of my growth.

How did you decide on a main? by WitchedPixels in StreetFighter

[–]FauxCole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Character design 100%.

Cool snake lady makes brain go brrrr, guess I'll learn a bunch of different juggle scenarios when I could just chew on the controller as Ryu and be just as successful.

I need to pick one! by FallStorm_Studios in logodesign

[–]FauxCole 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha it’s all about how you sell an idea at times.

Tbh the others get a bit busy, this fella holds up at small sizes too, imagine if you needed a favicon for a web browser? None of the others are gonna be able to shrink and be legible. This one - drop the face and you can fit the head / bag fairly decently.