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"Classifying" Each Character

Discussion in 'Dojo' started by EmpNovA, Jun 26, 2003.

  1. EmpNovA

    EmpNovA Well-Known Member

    What I want to do in this thread is put a class on each character, sort of define the way that they are meant to be played. I know you could say that it all depends on how you play the character, but I am talking about how AM2 made the characters. There are several class distinctions that I have already thought up, but I know most people here could contribute more, here's what I have:

    [6_]Is the character offensive or defensive?

    -Obviously a character like Lau who has no reversals/inashis/sabakis can be considered a 'defensive' character. He is primarily an offensive character.

    -Wolf is more of the defensive type, you force your opponent to go on offense, and then capitolize on their mistakes.

    -Vanessa is sort of both, she has a defensive stance, and an offensive stance to use. She is more of mixed character.
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    [6_]From an offensive character there are many more branches you can go to:

    [6]Do they use for the most part in their offense:

    -striking attacks
    -throws
    -floats (and other combos: stagger/crumple/bounce/etc.)
    -reversals
    -sabakis
    -inashis
    -hit-throws
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    [6_]From let's say, striking attacks, you can go several ways, such as:

    [6]What type of striking attacks do they use the most in their striking attack based offense:

    -high
    -mid
    -low
    -spins/sweeps
    -quarter/half circular attacks
    -quick moves
    -slow moves
    -canned combos
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    [6_]From there you could even say that you could classifiy a character even more into groups from mid striking attacks:

    [6]What typed of mid striking attacks does the character use the most?

    -kicks
    -punches
    -lunges
    -palms
    -body checks
    -knees
    -elbows
    -maybe they use a balanced combination of two or three on the list
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    Fell free to disagree (I want this to be accurate by most people's opinions), but for an example I am going to quickly classify Jacky.

    Offensive : striking attacks : high/mid : (mostly)kicks/punches/beat knuckles/etc.
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    If you don't like how I have the catagories narrowed, definately post what you think is wrong, and what needs fixing/adding(in case I am missing stuff, which I know I am). And feel free to start catagorizing character as you see fit, until everyone agrees on whether the class any character is in is the most accurate one we can put them in, thanks!
     

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