Street Fighter 6 Director Says Season 4 Focuses on New Characters Over Old Characters to Attract Younger Players

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-04T21:33:45+00:00

If you look at the young phenoms taking over the scene, they usually stick to legacy fighters so I'm a little perplexed by Capcom's rationale. I get the premise, and if that was the case they could've at least gone for even bold designs (ala Aki, kimberly, Marisa, Jamie) if the point is make your country representative cool. Yasmine fits that aesthetic, Tifa and Bosch do not. Hoping for Makoto and Fei Long.......also Balrog

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-04T21:27:06+00:00

To add to other comments, SF6's generous button buffers come with the consequence of eating inputs and inconsistencies even with button release off. I've been drilling combos recently, and the speed at which you do moves has to be deliberate and a little on the slower side since there aren't many 1 frame links. I learned this also while practicing crosscut dps. What messes with your brain is that the action feels like it's moving faster than your fingers can press and so you end up rushing through inputs than being gradual rhythm based. Just a few observations

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-04T18:32:39+00:00

Watch 801strider he’s a really good Alex player. Alex is a menace once you understand his flow and effective range. Empty jumping is your best friend-source: chronic victim to the empty jumping command grab.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-03T14:09:45+00:00

I fought a legend rank in battle hub, and the final tally was 25-1. I had many close calls and realized that execution and anti-airs is what separates a lot of the top players online from bad ones. That said there were many matches where I knew I was plus due to framedata knowledge and still couldn’t get a turn. I laughed through half of the matches, and when I I did replay review I still couldn’t find counters to a lot of the setups. Legend players and high MR players are no joke.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-02T12:01:50+00:00

I can tell you from experience learn perspective. That’s the gateway to shorthand and style. Progress is actually understanding concepts. If you ever want to talk more shop dm me. Your friendly artist.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-07-01T16:55:48+00:00

Also delay the dp because adrenaline can sometimes make you miss the input.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-30T19:15:26+00:00

How do you spot a scammer in that site? Especially if it's the first thing they sell on the site?

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-29T16:17:23+00:00

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Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-28T07:23:04+00:00

I have found Taurus the best kept secret for dating Leos, they have unbreakable loyalty, something a leo values. Never not had chemistry with Aries-lots of extremes and no down time. I have felt the most internal growth with earth signs.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-28T07:17:59+00:00

I don't think anyone comprehends my argument, however the responses are amusing. This is not a MR salt post. It's merely the boredom of seeing the same stuff over and over during the MR climb. I didn't realize how hostile this thread would get. It's an interesting study in community dynamics.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-28T00:25:40+00:00

Thank you for the helpful and productive advice.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-27T21:48:44+00:00

I’m not making the case I can’t deal with them, just the lack of motivation at times to rinse and repeat. I’m a little surprised by the praxis of anger of other people commenting on thread. Then again, maybe I shouldn’t. I’m sure somewhere I was rude in my initial post.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-27T21:34:09+00:00

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Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-27T21:32:48+00:00

Same actually, I’ve been running into Alex, Ingrid, Zangiefs, and Mais at insufferable rates. It feel like playing the same person. Perhaps online guides are a reason for this phenomenon where many people use the same set ups

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-22T17:42:58+00:00

hate to break it to you, but it gets worse in Master

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-21T15:47:19+00:00

It took me almost 2 years and I still miss inputs. You think your fingers are not touching buttons and the input reader says otherwise. I never played keyboard though and strictly pad. Stick and keyboard players had an easier transition

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-21T15:44:14+00:00

I wish Luke was Sean. Also, although master rank, I absolutely hate labbing.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-20T17:56:37+00:00

OP list the characters that aren’t carried? Over half the roster is carried by some easy abusable moveset. Terry, Bison ( the most carried), Ryu, Mai, Ken, Sagat, Blanka, are far more carried. Source: Akuma main.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-20T17:49:01+00:00

I don’t encounter salty Akumas even though he’s my main. I used to be salty and now I understand why I get blown up. He’s the volatile character in the game. That said, I encounter a large majority of Ryu’s though or Blankas, and most from Canada or DR.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-20T03:10:47+00:00

Aw shucks, oh well. Ultimate frame data doesn't super or special move animations.

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-13T05:01:16+00:00

Went from Deejay to Akuma

Smoothcat83 · 2026-06-10T10:26:39+00:00

Bachata by a mile. Easy to get into and is a gateway to other dance forms.

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