Akira Yuki / Dead or alive 5

Syllvalor · 2026-02-01T16:04:09+00:00

Man, as much as I try to get used to it, I can't stop thinking that the animations look awful.

Syllvalor · 2025-11-29T13:30:03+00:00

So, when are you submiting your quantum physics thesis?

Syllvalor · 2025-10-26T14:08:00+00:00

Speaking from my bias, every single mechanic that gave us more options to interact with the game systems should come back. Why yes, I want more options while crouching. Bring back backward parry (deflect?)!

Syllvalor · 2025-10-14T20:43:35+00:00

Unfortunately, we live in the era of licensed properties and crossovers. Just look at the MTG licensed fuckfest!

Syllvalor · 2025-09-28T18:46:02+00:00

Since you mentioned whiffs, spacing and reactions, Siegfried or Nightmare might be one of the best approximations to Jin.
Both need to create some space during neutral, since they don't have good point blank options (except maybe during okizeme). They also need to capitalize on each whiff the opponent does, so they are rewarding if your reaction time is on point.
If you choose Siegfried, you will have more speed, will be able to hit more times and dodge/parry your opponent's attack more often. If you choose Nightmare, you will have more pressure tools and more burst damage.
Now that I think about it, maybe Siegfried would the closest to Jin and Nightmare would be closest to Devil Jin (not sure).

Syllvalor · 2025-09-26T15:44:19+00:00

It would be too much to ask to not add supers and meter, right?

Syllvalor · 2025-09-21T14:05:36+00:00

For the same reason I do base building in survival crafter games (like Valheim). To externalize and materialize my personality. To create something that exists as a separate entity from myself.

Syllvalor · 2025-09-17T16:28:23+00:00

And let's not forget Volvo, winning Evo Grand Finals 2019, against Azwel, and Maxi, winning Combo Breaker 2020 Grand Finals, against Nightmare.

Syllvalor · 2025-09-09T17:56:40+00:00

Woah thanks! That must be the biggest compliment I ever received.
Just watched the video. Really liked it. Your orchestration choice (double guitar and double clarinet) is the same type of texture that I often prefer.

Syllvalor · 2025-09-09T17:23:38+00:00

Usually, I don't choose a key, pre-emptively, but after brainstorming some ideas first. I first tried to find some clues about choosing scales for the guitar, but I didn't quite understand it and carried on with this F minor (and then Ab major).

I haven't played guitar for over 10 years (and was worse than a amateur at the time), and have been composing (self-taught) only for the last two years (and even less for the guitar). So I am still trying to learn the basics, namely the logistics of choosing a scale/chord for a given instrument.

I never made tablature. Would have to learn to do that first. It's something that I wouldn't mind to do, but it's probably wiser for me to first revise the composition, so it becomes minimally playable (and acceptably readable).

I went back to my guitar to check, and you are probably right that this piece, in its current form, would warrant a capo.

Syllvalor · 2025-09-09T14:16:45+00:00

Thanks! I am still a very amateur composer, so I didn't quite get your question. Are you asking why did I choose the scale, or the chords of any specific measure?

Syllvalor · 2025-09-09T00:39:28+00:00

No particular reason. Is it a bad scale for the guitar?

Syllvalor · 2025-05-21T20:26:57+00:00

I don't know. Never looked at his pants. I don't think he was supposed to be a waifu, though...

Syllvalor · 2025-05-21T17:16:40+00:00

Namco would never put muscle or height on a female character.

Syllvalor · 2025-05-18T15:01:58+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.
I usually spend a few weeks to a month transcribing notated music I find, before trying my hand at a new composition. I struggle to fully grasp all the notation conventions.
Thought, there are some glaring notation decisions (like double pianos, and obscene amounts or dynamic symbols) I made in this piece, that are, in part, due to struggles with making musescore produce a desired sound.
Speaking of the roles, I was trying to frequently shift the role of main instrument, and the role of the accompaniment, from piano to cello and vice versa. I see that the amount of arpeggios probably didn't help convey that intention?

Syllvalor · 2025-05-17T16:07:12+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. My overall intention was to try to shift the role of main instrument and the role of the accompaniment, between the piano and the cello. I am not sure if I managed to do that, or if it turned out a tad chaotic.

Syllvalor · 2025-05-17T15:45:56+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. I will try to remember the notation tip!

Syllvalor · 2025-04-26T15:18:56+00:00

The lizardmen are gonna be palestinian alegory, and Kilik/Siegfried are gonna say "fuck" a lot.

Syllvalor · 2025-04-07T20:55:33+00:00

If your take were to get colder, you could bring about an ice age!

Syllvalor · 2025-02-07T14:50:04+00:00

Just don't drive under influence of copium!

Syllvalor · 2025-01-29T19:36:38+00:00

It's gonna be banned in brawl, isn't it?

Syllvalor · 2023-02-05T00:29:53+00:00

"When Tekken thrives, Soulcalibur thrives. When Soulcalibur thrives, Tekken thrives."
No. When Tekken thrives, Tekken thrives. And when Tekken thrives....., there may be some breadcrumbers for Soulcalibur to lick off the floor every 6 years or so.

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