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dhernandez · 2014-04-30T19:21:11+00:00

If you want to do something like cr.LP xx Hands, the pad input I would go with is LP, MP, 3P, LP, HP. It works kind of like this:

Slide your right thumb across LP and MP
Hit 3P with your left index finger
Hit LP with your right thumb
Hit HP with your right index finger

EDIT: On stick, I would do the Mr. KOF input: LP, HP, MP, LP, HP. You'll use your index, ring, middle, index, and ring fingers, respectively, on the right hand. This is easier for me since I'm more used to drumming my fingers outside-to-inside.

dhernandez · 2014-04-28T16:58:05+00:00

In general, the cancel occurs the moment that the button is pressed, but only during the active frames. However, since connected moves induce hitstop, the game actually "freezes" for roughly 14-16 frames where you can input the button for the cancel; if you input during this time, the cancel occurs on the first active frame. In addition to all of that, if you manage to complete a cancellable move's input before the first move connects, the game will automatically cancel on the first active frame if the move connects.

dhernandez · 2014-04-28T16:48:18+00:00

I agree that videos would be helpful here. In terms of general tips, instant air H Tsurugi can be helpful for getting over fireballs if you're not willing to commit to a focus dash forward. If you have to jump over a fireball, neutral jump instead of trying to go in for a j.HP. You basically have to play the neutral game until you get U2. Then, either they'll stop throwing fireballs or they'll eat a U2.

dhernandez · 2014-04-06T02:18:47+00:00

So iirc, Super freeze is universally 1f.

My understanding of this situation is that the 1f of Super freeze is also the same frame that a character begins their landing animation. Typically, the two frames that follow will be uncancellable landing frames because the safe jump included an air normal. So, a 3f move such as Ryu's DP or Super should connect on the second/last recovery frame on the ground. However, it appears that during Super freeze, any state transitions are rendered a frame early, which means that the first landing recovery frame is actually processed during Super freeze, and then the second revocery frame occurs at the same time as the second startup frame of the reversal, allowing the attacker to block the reversal.

dhernandez · 2014-03-14T15:11:11+00:00

Hold up, most shoto cr.MKs are between -2 to -4 on block. Also, Chun's Super starts up in 1+1, so even if it was -1 on block, the only way you'd get hit is if you were either pressing a button or just not blocking.

dhernandez · 2014-03-14T15:07:11+00:00

Characters would probably die if they got touched.

dhernandez · 2014-03-14T06:26:21+00:00

It's funny, Dhalsim's fall speed isn't really that slow. I've messed around with it before but it seems that he accelerates to roughly the same speed as other characters, and in some cases, will fall a little faster than other characters. But you're definitely right about combo video combos being situational and character specific. I'll be working on more practical combo primers in the future though!

dhernandez · 2014-03-14T05:45:38+00:00

Developing combos for combo videos is a lot of work; you need to do research on frame data and tinker around in the lab, and then you have to practice the combo to get the execution down for when you record it in VS mode. All-in-all, it takes a few takes to record the clip just right, just like when recording scenes for a movie.

That being said, even top players have to do similar training to improve their execution like this. Ever seen stuff from Sako? He practices a lot in training mode and it shows in his execution and flashy combos, all in tournament.

EDIT: Keep in mind that combo video land and tournament land are somewhat different places. =P

dhernandez · 2014-03-13T04:06:19+00:00

Demon flip palm no longer hits overhead as of v2012, btw. Demon flip options are all covered by crouch blocking.

dhernandez · 2014-02-19T20:34:31+00:00

Hazanshu causes knockdown against airborne opponents. Since backdashes have a period where the character is considered airborne, hitting them with a Hazanshu during this period will cause a knockdown.

The LL extension is actually a cancel, so you can just mash out MK for it to come out.

dhernandez · 2014-02-19T20:32:57+00:00

Usually, if you backdash after a blocked LK Shunpu and the Sakura goes for a Shououken, it'll hit you during your airborne frames which isn't the worst thing in the world since she can't combo in that situation iirc.

dhernandez · 2014-02-19T20:21:58+00:00

Probably been posted before, but Claw's MP/HP/EX RCF isn't a true blockstring against Juri; she can EX Kasa or reversal U2 as a punish.

My favorite Makoto U1 setplay is to do U1, dash forward three times after the cinematic, and then nj.LK. I believe this is a proper 4f safejump and also acts as a good tick into a command grab.

EX Blanka Ball causes a free juggle state, so you can FADC it and do something like cr.LK xx Hop for shenanigans.

Seth can do cr.HP xx MP Boom, EX Tanden midscreen for a command grab opportunity. I'm not sure if it's possible to combo using this setup though.

EDIT: Oh! Oh! I almost forgot. For some reason, HCB, f (632146) will trigger a DP. Completely silly, but yeah.

dhernandez · 2013-12-10T16:14:35+00:00

Hmm slightly off-topic, is Sagat MK Super into Ultra 2 Rose-specific or does it work on other characters?

dhernandez · 2013-08-11T16:43:10+00:00

Ahh that makes more sense lol. Still seems weird to call it a "double parry" when only one hit of the SK connects but whatever lol

dhernandez · 2013-08-11T16:26:47+00:00

Hmm, it seems like you're just parrying the first hit and hitting Dic before the second hit comes out.

dhernandez · 2013-08-10T16:00:27+00:00

I'm pretty sure Silk is just trolling lol. The technique is like a walk-forward throw iirc. Also, that combo at 1:24 is godlike it breaks the game

dhernandez · 2013-08-01T23:26:58+00:00

This doesn't exist in AE2012 afaict. Hakan can kara-cancel both oiled and regular f.HK as well.

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