The dodge is killing me

Hrmm...to me, it just makes it more boring...I like variables...it makes things less predictable and thus more fun IMHO>

 

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vf3's intro of an e button is the equivalent of using g to block, instead of holding back. it's just BETTER. fact.

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Probably would be best to write:

vf3's intro of an e button is the equivalent of using g to block, instead of holding back. it's just BETTER. imo.

cheers,

 

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She is merely saying she hates the new command for dodge because it leads to ambiguity and frequent fuckups.

<hr></blockquote> Yesh...exactly...I can recall the millions of times I did not intend to do a dodge, yet somehow managed to execute one! I don't even know how that happened! I only know it cost me dearly...

And I know it sounds really ridiculous, but when trying to execute moves with the "up" command in it (starting command, as in up+...) I only succeed abt 1 out of 5 times! I'm pretty sure it's quite accurate a statistic, seeing how I've been using Lion quite a lot in my gameplay against the computer and almost never succeeding in executing up+k. Sigh. What am I doing wrong?! Is it the timing or what?! Geez...and oh, doing the dodge attack (up+pkg) also got me killed a couple of times when I got the timing wrong (so it didn't execute) and it just came out as a simple dodge. /versus/images/icons/crazy.gif Now I'm so paranoid I don't even use the dodge attack anymore...

 

i think you can quick dodge with lion by pressing df+pkg or uf+pkg....

but anyway try not to let the joystick go back to neutral when tapping up+k. at first you might do a jump kick you didn't intend to do but with more practice you will be able to do the kick(s).

 

True, a statement like that is ultimately opinion, but I'm with Mo on this one: I think a very strong case can be made for the E button.

What's the advantage of using the stick? I'd be interested in hearing arguments...

That said, I also agree with ghostDog in that in the long run with some practice it probably won't amount to much difference. Still, we *can* complain, maybe AM2'll bring it back in VF5.

 

uk-kid posted, not uk-guy, toadie.

 

yeah, i realise how arrogant that sounded, which is why i put the smileys.
obviously it aint a fact, i'm just so in favour of the e button right now......which isn't to say i think vf4's system won't be fun in its own right....jus' saying.

 

yeah 'uk_kid', ice! y'know...the guy who is in the top 10 overall posters (quantatively speaking)!!

it's funny - ~400 posts and most ppl are apparently still totally oblivious to the fact that i even post here (even the owner!).

ok, rant over now...


edit: before anyone points it out, i realise i have replied to richio's post, not ice's, but it was sort of relevant, and.......waffle, waffle, waffle....
you get the picture.

 

Huh? Wait...you're Mo Imran right? Damn it, I always confuse you and uk_guy together.

 

<i>Yesh...exactly...I can recall the millions of times I did not intend to do a dodge, yet somehow managed to execute one! I don't even know how that happened! I only know it cost me dearly...
And I know it sounds really ridiculous, but when trying to execute moves with the "up" command in it (starting command, as in up+...) I only succeed abt 1 out of 5 times! I'm pretty sure it's quite accurate a statistic, seeing how I've been using Lion quite a lot in my gameplay against the computer and almost never succeeding in executing up+k. Sigh. What am I doing wrong?! Is it the timing or what?! </i>

The <b>Mantis Hop Kick</b> does good damage, executes very fastand recovers almost as fast as it executes. In many ways it is Lion's "<u>Lost move</u>". Lion retains the initiative if it misses so it is a great teaser for the “chicken player†(one who avoids combat[ back dash, back dash to far edge of screen] yetch;(.) player. If it is blocked molasses recovery of 29-30 frames gives the initiative to your opponent. The Mantis Hop is # 12 in the round openers for Lion VF4 FAQ [see Tot-sans posts]. U+K{license taken} the wind kick may require you to release the kick button before the up movement of the stick for just a moment. If you do the double wind kicks and they are blocked you will be a hurt’in PinkGirl. ICE-9, HIRO, CREWnyc have all at one time or another pointed out to me the subtle differences with different/broken/impaired sticks. Try these movement adjustments. If you are getting a dodge then the U or u (up) part of the command is being registered before the kick command. Whether this is your hand movement or the <i>stink’in stick</i>(?!?) is not important. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Jaamataashita.