I beat My worst fear...

Believe it or not i used to have trouble with A Good Akira. I mean it was gettin to the point where i used to just give up hope lol!
recently i was playing against a very good Akira and he was whupping my ass to a Tee. Then it hit me. Why am i making the fight so difficult? Then i knew why. I did'nt Take his moves from him. Now i know some of you might not have the same problem that i had but this is Jacky vs. Akira im talking about so i guess we all are listening.

The main thing you wanna do to good Akira players is to neutralize the side step. By doing this you will almost ensure that he stays Linear for a majority of the time.The best way to do this is after a good DM attack most Akira players will sidestep so that when you counter with /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/b.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/g.gif(A circular motion foward kick)it will negate side steps period . after connceting on that for a while thats when your grapple game gets serious Akira will most likely become defensive. After a few /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/b.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/g.gif and /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/df.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/df.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/g.gif throws or whateva you choose he will eventually revert.Due realize that Most Akira plays have a Tendency to always wanna land the first attack to get into a dominate position. Don't panick Jacky's /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif is quicker than most moves Akira does at match start. Keeping that in mind that Akira dedicates himself to his attack (Meaning the huge steps he takes can lead to Combo's starting of with /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/b.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/g.gif because of the reach becaus you can bait him into leaving himself out there.

Since i don't wanna talk anybody to death, if there's anything you find wrong don't be afraid to add in or correct me. I can always use the tips. I will post some things i forgot later but i don't wanna over load you guys.

 

/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/b.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif + /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/g.gif is a good idea if a particular player always sidesteps after some of your attacks. Cool taunt aftet the CH too. I think it's throw punisheable on block though. You should really try to guess which side he'll sidestep to and do a semicircular move instead.

Starting a round with /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif sounds risky too. I think most would consider an elbow a more reasonable choice.

If i'm not mistaken, Jacky can also try to take advantage of his slide shuffle and play a distance game with akira, right?

 

If they know you're going into slide shuffle, they can usually catch up to you quick with Akira's options. If they react to it rather than predict it though, it's generally a nice thing to use against him yeah.

 

@Erdraug /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif is not risky if start the motion while the announcer's talking. Also its very good for a powerful knockdown can create a quick recovery which means Nitari time.

You can also use the side shufle to your advantage if you have a feel a elbow or some long reach attack is coming. IF you want to play keep aways try doing attack that lead into the side shuffle. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/d.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif and /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif off of the side shuffle is a huge advantage. If the Low kick connect you can hop back off of it to create confusion hence if Akira even flinches /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif or /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif will handle him well. Most Akira players will /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/d_.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/b.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif
off of quick revovery so ake sure you attack quickly.

I don't know if its me but Akira loses huge amounts of life on counter compared to others.

 

I couldn't get a win against you earlier, i'm not to good though.

 

If I start with /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/f.gif+/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif (Akira), you get MC'd and floated for big damage. If I just block, I get /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/k.gif.

Your 66K is certainly not that bad and it has good range. It's not considered safe.

 

If opponent Akira has a tendency to do SDE at the beginning of the round (many do) I believe Jacky can beat it with /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/df.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/p.gif. Other option is evade, which works very well against Akira in general.

 

True indeed. I guess im content with knowing what the worst Akira has to offer combo wise ( I see where the Resets come in at now.). Believe it or Not Compare to what i do to him his combos seem pretty weak. I now know where Akira biggest weaknesses lies so i have to Make sure its second nature to me.

@Beligerent Feck: I was on a roll LOL! I fought against alot of Akira players that night in Ranked Mode. I fought some 8 and 9th Dan's. I Rose to a 7th dan with Jacky. I really need to start playing more to stay in a groove But i just don't enjoy playing online mode alot. it feels like i've been short changed. I wiated so long to have this game online and it seems limited. Sorry for going off subject but i just wish it was set up like DOA's Lobby system. Anyway Online is better than no online.

 

I'm not enjoying ranked matches so far, when hosting a session the people who join vary in skill level too much, imo. And my defense is pretty poor at the moment, lol.

 

There a lot of Picking on lower classes players going on.
To fix this if a 10th kyu even play a anybody above a 6th dan it should automatically be a Ranking match especially if the 6th join the 10th kyu's room.

For instance if you see someone with a record Where it goes like 800 - 200 and he like a 2nd dan lol! He's/she's picking on a lot of little guys most of the time.


The players who have record of 400-300 and are 8th or 9th dan i consider fair warriors cause they're playing against good competition. In order to rank up you have to play someone in your skill range to atleast make that bar move.

Anyways back on topic how's that Akira Coming along Beligerent?

 

hey SDS_Overfiend1, if you don't mind i'd like to add you and spar a little. I'm having problems with Jacky players at the moment and you seemed like you could use him pretty well.

Whats your gamertag? I remember it being similar to your username on here.

 

SDS Overfiend

Just how you see. My headset does'nt seem to Work with my DOA Hori Stick so if i don't talk much its nothing personal.

 

I'll add you later when i'm on.

I'm pretty insecure about talking online anyway, I have the worst accent ever lol. So thats ok with me.