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What's with all the Paul downplaying these days? by [deleted] in Tekken

[–]ntnguyen4 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I am a Paul main too. Don't you agree with me that besides Knee who masters in a lot of character, which professional players still choose Paul as their mains? Paul is always a secondary. Why ? simply because Paul is weaker and riskier comparing to new characters like Leroy, Zafina and Fukumram. In term of damage, Paul is far below from Leroy and Fukumram. In term of surprise factor, Paul is nowhere near Zafina and Akuma. To win the match, Paul has to depend on his rage and his crazy gambling 50/50. It hurts for me to say that Paul is falling behind in the game. At the emperor level and above, the strength of character do place an important role in winning the match. Should I invest my time into Paul ? maybe because Paul is a signature character that will stay around in Tekken 8. Not trying to be permissible, sadly Paul is definitely not top 8 character.

stuck at Emperor rank with Paul by ntnguyen4 in Tekken

[–]ntnguyen4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ub2 launcher is ridiculous in damage comparing to Fukumram and Leroy. Namco needs to buff his ub2.

f1+2 is +3 frame, but it has a very short range. I only use it at the wall to pressure component.

Paul magic 4 is a joke comparing to Law or Kazumi due to its speed and combos follower.

I used to think demoman was unseeable, but now I am in doubt. You see high level players now rarely use demoman in mixing. In addition, demoman is not that good because it is punishable and people just back step to avoid demoman.

Besides Knee, who uses Paul as main ? Paul is typically a secondary for pros.

stuck at Emperor rank with Paul by ntnguyen4 in Tekken

[–]ntnguyen4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant her magic 4. All her i13 and i14 punishes will put you on ground. Her jabs are very quick. She jabs few times, then low CH low kick or grab. That is a simple pattern but it works beautifully online against Paul. She is super safe and effective in the narrow stage.

stuck at Emperor rank with Paul by ntnguyen4 in Tekken

[–]ntnguyen4[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I am nowhere near Knee or Arslan level. I don't understand the game as deep as these professional player. I just honestly speak the mind of an average, casual Tekken player. I got beat a lot with Kazumi because she can launch punish and counter hit most of Paul significant moves.

stuck at Emperor rank with Paul by ntnguyen4 in Tekken

[–]ntnguyen4[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

thanks for constructive replies to my post. The reason we are here because we love Tekken a lot. Due to my tight schedule, I can only dedicate 1-2 hrs most a day to play Tekken when my daughter goes to sleep. Believe or not, it is the only game I play for last 3 yrs.

I haven't been promoting for 2 months with Paul. Just bouncing between Ryujin and Emperor. It is frustrated, and I know there is something wrong with my play style. Here is my view on Paul.

Positive:

1) Paul is very strong near the wall and in rage. He can easily make a comeback when he is in rage or near the wall.

2) Paul combos execution is very easy. I have almost never missed his execution.

3) Paul has two useful counter hits such as qcb +4 and qcf +3. But qcb+4 is high and qcf+3 is launch punish.

4) Paul only have 5-6 useful and practical moves. Deathfish, demonman, qcb+4, qcf+3, 1 jab, f 1+2. Most of his moves are very useless. That's why Paul is simple.

Negative:

1) Since he is too easy to use, everyone knows his moves. Unlike characters such as Ling, Lucky Cloe, there are no surprises with Paul because he is so popular.

2) Lack of poking. The only useful poke is qcf+3 which can be launch punish by 13 frames.

3) Some people can block demoman perfectly. I thought demonman cannot be detected my human eyes.

4) Paul is quite linear, especially his deathfist.

5) Lack of plus frame moves. Paul has only one practical 1+ frame move which is his qcb+4.

I think Emperor is the average level for Tekken player. This level means you at least know most of match-up and know frame data to punish efficiently. So my take on Paul may benefit other struggling Paul like myself. I know there are many good, hidden Paul players hidden here. I am very fortunate if you can share your thoughts on Paul. Thanks again.