Arcadia Issue 58 - Shun Di

Writer - Yanaga
Source - Arcadia 58
Translation - Noodalls

Using a hidden change from version A

Even though version B is now released, this month we introduce a hidden change from version A. Using it well will being very powerful.

Revising the options from

After a

the normal mix up is

or throw. However, against opponent's who have a low throw or who abare

the odds aren't so good. So, from a normal hit, try integrating

(A2) or

. Both were secretly improved in Version A and made easier to use.

(A2) has no guaranteed retaliation on block, and will cause stagger on crouching opponents, so you can think of and use it like another character's elbow. From version A it was +4 on counter hit, so

or throw nitaku was very strong. The recovery after the move is good too, so you can keep attacking with a good tempo.

gives +2 on counter hit from version A. They can't avoid the throw by ducking, so it's quite effective against opponents who are expecting the string. It gives the same frames as

on counter hit, but it's good for when you're in close and have just crushed with

.

Be careful though, because if either moves is evaded the recovery is long.

Photo captions

- With just one frame different, it's a lot easier to attack with. It's difficult to split it between A1 and A2.
- Compared with

, you opponent is standing after hitting them with

so it's easy to attack.
- Also, compared with

, you'll be able to crush most elbow class attacks with

Tidbit

- The stagger from

(A2) can be struggled, and the followup throw ducked. The follow up

from

on normal or counter hit can be avoided with

Posted by noodalls on 06/03/2005

Edited by Myke on 03/04/2005