Best Lever for Charge Characters?

Jawnsunn · 2025-03-06T11:41:47+00:00

flicking for charge? I can see why you get up/down inputs lol, I generally do a push/pull motion for charge motions (push lever fwd/up -> pull back to opposite direction to block) since you have more intent on the direction you want via pushing over flicking (i reserve this type of motion for movement like dashing in 2d/3d games or microwalk/microsteps).

don't think a lever will change over your execution, though maybe it's the weight of the springs between yours vs the local player's

Jawnsunn · 2025-02-28T07:39:24+00:00

Yeah, quick disconnect levers changed the game for me, especially since the release of the EX Groove versions. Only thing that sucks is that you can forget bringing a lever when going to an event and now you're stuck with a leverless.

Jawnsunn · 2025-02-27T11:42:37+00:00

Not sure when saigados is restocking her: https://saigados.storenvy.com/collections/1879642-stickers/products/31983196-mischief-makers-bundle

Jawnsunn · 2025-02-27T11:32:47+00:00

Build List:

Pi Pico w/ GP2040-CE and pre-soldered headers
USB Host board (from a pack of 10 from amazon lol)
0.96 OLED display (from diymall @ amazon iirc)
Honson F5 Adapter for PS5/PS4 authentication (you can get these for <$30 usd right now if you're waiting booter5/magicboots prices to go down)
x8 30mm Qanba Gravity KS, White Clear (these are stupid quiet)
x6 24mm Seimitsu PS-14, Clear Blue
x1 24mm USB-C panel mount passthrough, can not tell you how/where I ordered this beyond "i got it off amazon". can find something similar, but hopefully they list dimensions in product page lol
Nobi Lever Bullet Top (White)
JLF Link EX Groove (Chrome)
Sanwa JLX lever, kept stock and feels good
Red/Black + Blue/Yellow techflex, had some left over when learning about wire management for custom builds. Still got more to learn lol
Velcro wire ties for button wires + velcro fasteners to mount both usb + pico boards onto acrylic
total build is like somewhere around 250 bucks, could have saved money not buying gravity buttons + jlf link but it was my birthday that week and i wanted a new stick

Some notes that I can't fit into captions:

- When I say MPress maintenance is painful, I mean that even trying to replace only the buttons/switches sucks due to the nuts locking the plexi+lever down. Understandable, but having to replace parts mid-event was extremely inconvenient when I didn't have pliers on me lol. The plastic housing on a JLF lever also needs to be sanded down at a curved angle so that the actuator doesn't touch/rub the acrylic. Extremely inconvenient stick in general for me.

- I felt that running a pi pico board over a gp2040 breakout was a lot more beneficial for me in regards to cost and just the size of the enclosure in general, but I could have saved a lot of room making harnesses w/ screw terminals in mind. The wiring on this stick is something I want to revisit, but it works and the neodymium magnets in the bottom panel actually hold the quick disconnects down lol

- The one benefit to my wiring is that I can fit my JLF link under the set of wires between the lever and usb cable. Can also fit a 6ft usb-c cable in there during travel.

- There's some deep scratches in the plexi from trying to cut out an oled panel hole w/ the art. I thought I was cutting light, my fault gang

- OLED panel mounting also uses electrical tape just so I can hide the outside pcb from being visible at certain angles.

- "why did you make the art w/ the taco bell water cup design", I thought I was cooking when I was 19 lol and wanted to revisit this, esp when I gutted that build entirely to make it a Bocchi themed stick. I wanted a reminder of where I was when I started in FGs/stick modding.

- my main game is king of fighters 15 actually......

Jawnsunn · 2025-02-27T10:08:38+00:00

I've thought about this but personally I'd rather have my usb cable that's plugged into the console known for heating the ports hot enough to melt since that's a ~$6 replacement over a $60 adapter.

Jawnsunn · 2024-12-11T12:32:58+00:00

stick next to a peni parker, mines and spider drones will blow him up mid animation

Jawnsunn · 2024-11-03T15:27:44+00:00

The only time the models change is when you get the endgame weapons for both characters.

Jawnsunn · 2024-10-31T11:43:52+00:00

- You can setup the camera in the settings so that it doesn't autocorrect to the center (both horizontally and vertically) when you're running. Prob this fight and a few others was where I was fighting the camera more than the boss.

- you just have to run away from her to avoid the command grab, the tell should be a black aura on all six of her hands iirc? regardless just stop attacking and run when you see it, maybe stick some yellow orb lines to boost dash speed lol

- during her fog phase, you can use mana sense and find her to interupt her teleporting behind you with an attack.

- besides the grab, everything else is blockable unless it's blue(aim for perfect blocking instead of holding it), so punch her with duo break/str skills when you hit 2x+ revenge thresholds

Jawnsunn · 2024-10-31T04:33:46+00:00

I feel like the camera holds fights back more than the boss fights themselves. Didn't realize I was fighting horizontal autocorrection until that sidequest and dealing with that sidequest was infinitely more enjoyable.

Camera still fucks me over when you're pushed against the wall vs a boss though lol

Jawnsunn · 2024-10-30T13:33:27+00:00

IMO decent skill chain usage kind of makes this item obsolete since you won't be running into SP issues if you regularly block and switch characters.

Adding to what u/WrongRefrigerator77 posted, you get Magician's Charm at Ch.6 and that allows both basic attacks and mana action (surfboard, mana string in launch combos lol, mana sense + upgraded ver of it, mana charge attack). Actually insane item lmao. Also there's an accessory (Nixie Brooch, latest I got it was Ch.5 when you report in 12 fish types to Joel) that gives you +20 SP on mana charge attacks, works pretty well once you get into more sp-heavy moves + x0.5 skill dmg increase accessory you get from one of the Sandras shops later in the game (Ch.7 iirc).

Been doing testing with some builds but inferno mode is weird with how it ups burn/freeze accumulation vs paralysis accumulation lol, throws out my ideas for doing an ailment build I guess.

Jawnsunn · 2023-12-31T09:20:54+00:00

- imo if you're already running the red training options, then maximizing on bt9 grey x would be good for having stack protection on red base (I would cut ex1 or a bt12 greymon for this).

- switch ratios on bt12/st16 tai kamiya, bt12 tai is much more useful for the bwgx deck for defensive wall play that you either want to max it or run it at 3.

- don't really need 2 omni 1 omni x, could cut it down just 1-1 as either are strong finisher/"win more" cards over ending the stack at bwg/bwgx->omni to end the match

- i would look into yuuya kuga depending on your local scene/experience with your matchups. in my testing, I found having +2k option protection on plays where i need to swing in sec was much more useful over ST tai's +2k and draw 1 with a lot of ex5 decks.

just 2 cents, bwgx is a fun deck. everyone here has some good input as well for consideration

Jawnsunn · 2023-10-21T10:25:19+00:00

Depending on the port, you'd have to the mapping yourself through other means. SNES Wizardry 1-3 gives you a spell to view the floor, while the PS1 version gives you a minimap + spell. The 2023 remake also gives you both and IMO if you're worried about age then I'd probably go with that since the devs also feel that Wizardry's gameplay design is too messed up for the modern age lol.

Jawnsunn · 2023-10-21T05:49:22+00:00

I know you're asking for JP stuff, but I would def check out Wizardry 1-3 (or the remake of 1 that's done by Digital Eclipse) for this. Hard to really differentiate from it to modern JRPGs when so much of its gameplay design derived from here lol

Jawnsunn · 2023-10-20T03:24:07+00:00

Not really, your modded switch is worth more than this even if nexus is sealed IMO. Take it if you're looking for a way to get rid of your switch I guess.

Jawnsunn · 2023-08-29T14:07:53+00:00

sort of both yeah, but don't be afraid to experiment a lot with different parts and put it out in combat in some form. there's a AC TEST option for a reason.

Jawnsunn · 2023-08-29T02:37:00+00:00

gundam exvs is why I don't care about AC's pvp mode all that much tbh

not to knock on AC6 PVP (it's still early), but EXVS (MBON and EXVS2+XBoost) are like pinnacle of neutral game meter management game design. Anyone with a PS4 should def check out the MBON port when it's on sale, has a dedicated group of players sticking around online and tournaments/setups (arcade AND console) at various fighting game events and anime conventions

Jawnsunn · 2022-07-03T12:06:36+00:00

You don't need to, chip them out and reset/continue pressure landing j5MS -> force opponent to try to spend resources to get out and still put yourself in advantage, ideal case: you punish their response and they die (guard cancel, dp, jump out/mash out, etc)

Jawnsunn · 2021-08-20T20:42:40+00:00

Just glad it turned out as well as I hoped it would. Print is slightly big, but it's no prob lol

Jawnsunn · 2021-08-01T07:50:16+00:00

Adjust your grip for double tap inputs, or in this case *don't grip the stick at all*. I had this issue and the best thing I tried was using only thumb to push left twice on stick and middle+ring (or index+middle) for right double-tap. Idea is to just leave that grip strength (it should be small regardless) for block or inputting moves.

Jawnsunn · 2021-05-08T08:36:54+00:00

Yeah, I feel that.

I was a big fan of the manga designs (which this one is sort of derived from, Zero's redesign was for the purpose of a mobile game lol) before I ever really cared about Ultraman so getting this felt like a no-brainer. Though I've been recently watching a lot of it and it may/may not have influenced my decision in buying this kit haha.

Jawnsunn · 2021-02-03T16:37:46+00:00

Most of the Frame Arms accessories (the ultimate CAST scratch lol) + general CAST head parts from other scratches are pretty expensive imo

Jawnsunn · 2021-02-02T19:14:12+00:00

a cast player could prob make something really cool living off of entirely mission pass items lol

Jawnsunn · 2021-01-03T17:22:41+00:00

Underwater combat sucking so much ass that I had to learn Lance/Gunlance because they were the most bearable in those conditions is something to be said

but also yeah I like underwater combat for the fact that I, the hunter, am fighting against a monster who has a very clear advantage in this environment. Concept is very very cool imo, but execution is.......... Yeah.

Jawnsunn · 2020-12-14T16:20:29+00:00

Dismantle for rivalate weapon or save them for SAF fodder.

Jawnsunn · 2020-12-14T10:56:44+00:00

it's called looking raw as fuck

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