question about fuzzy

what is the explanation of fuzzy or where can I find out about it?
(I've read about it in dozens of threads here, but when it's used, it's as if the definition is a given and that anyone reading is assumed to have understood it already...)
I'm somewhat new to the VF series and am unsure about the properties and situations.....well, actually I'm not sure what I've understood about it.
So far from what I've read, it seems like something in a given situation...
ie. fuzzy guard in a situation like you can duck a move and then guard in case they try a mid attack in time...really confusing, I have trouble even explaining this situation
Any help appreciated

 

Fuzzy is a technique that can be used to deal with both throw and a mid attack. Since throws in VF come out faster than any attack, if you do a well timed standing up from crouch you can avoid both throw and mid attack. The timing here is you want to stand up in between the throw frame(8) and fastest mid attack frame(normally 14), That way when your opponent try to throw you, you will be in crouch, and if they did a mid attack, you will block it.

There are certain situations where fuzzy is useful, such as -1 situation, but it's a neat tactic to use to make your overall defense strong.

-maddy-

 

Or, you can just rapidly tap while holding

It's the half-fuzzy guard. You know, the guard that's only been in the refrigerator for a month, and it hasn't grown all the fuzz yet.

I just made that up. I dont think there's any such thing as half-fuzzy

 

actually i did that all the time as a part of my style before i knew what fuzzy was.

 

I had a thread about it a while ago.

Look Here

You might also try doing a search about it, and start looking from the older threads.

 

I would like to call EVERYONE's attention to Srider's post. Well, mostly I'd like the people who say "Use the search" to look at Srider's post.

That is the way to tell people to use the search /versus/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

I read that thread some time ago. Now that I read it again, it makes even more sense. Thanks again for the great info.

 

dang, that's pretty elaborate...Myke's post was to get the basics down, then Srider's was a bit more complicated, but understandable...I never knew what the point of those particular training exercises in challenge mode were for...I should go back to that exercise and practice more

btw, I was thinking whether or not I should make a new thread but I guess I'm just lazy
another question:

what is "opposite nitaku"?

I've heard it used before, and I'm guessing that nitaku is a two way guessing game but am unsure of it's properties/uses and situations, etc.
Can't quite get used to being unfamiliar with the extreme details of the VF engine but I am learning new stuff every day...thx for the help guys

 

see here:

http://virtuafighter.com/view.php?section=vf4&file=vf4evo_system_memo.txt

/versus/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

In a nutshell: Reverse nitaku (opposite nitaku) is using a large attack in response to a disadvantageous situation. For example, you throw out a low kick that gets block, and you anticipate your opponent is going to throw. Then you bust out a big move that starts a combo, hopeing that he does indeed try to throw, so his throw whiffs. Your big move connects, and you can wail away on him.

 

Opposite Nitaku

Opposite Nitaku means you attack in disadvantage. The more powerful move you use, the merrier since this is a technique used mainly to beat a throw attempt when throw is not garanteed.

Therefore, someone who does defensive technique in disadvantage doesn't use opposite nitaku much while others who like attacking in disadvantage are fond of the technique. The key is to mix them up nicely.