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[Wallach]

Brian F won that pretty clean.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Brian is a very underrated player, one of the best Balrogs for sure.

 

[mbpm1]

that balrog body montage and their reactions was great

 

[Wallach]

that balrog body montage and their reactions was great

haha that's the smug gif I want yeah

 

[Zackat]

so I guess Ricki decided Chun wasn't dead?

 

[Kadey]

East Coast is getting destroyed this tourney. Specifically the Tri state area.

Did Art run into Champ and kiss and make up yet?

 

[jett]

We're missing Daigo vs Bonchan right now.

Dreamhack pls.

 

[Kashiwaba]

We're missing Daigo vs Bonchan right now.

Dreamhack pls.

Are they out?

 

[jett]

Are they out?

They're fighting off-stream right now.

 

[Kashiwaba]

Seems like Japan abandoned Chun sinking ship and embraced Ibuki instead.

 

[Wallach]

starting to wonder who's really dumber right now between balrog and ibuki

 

[Kashiwaba]

starting to wonder who's really dumber right now between balrog and ibuki

Ibuki actually requires some skill to be dangerous Balrog is braindead

 

[jett]

starting to wonder who's really dumber right now between balrog and ibuki

At least Ibuki makes it look like you need to work for it.

edit: Daigo beats Bonchan 2-0.

 

[Wallach]

At least Ibuki makes it look like you need to work for it.

she is hitting more buttons for sure, but there are way too many easy setups and frame traps for how wide her toolset is

 

[Kashiwaba]

At least Ibuki makes it look like you need to work for it.

You actually have to work for it, most online Ibukis suck and can't even do half the things the pros do, while Balrog he is dangerous even if your opponent is mashing buttons.

 

[Syntsui]

Ibuki is extremely technical, ain't nobody dumb ever winning with her. Balrog on the other hand...

 

[Blueblur1]

CJ is a cool dude. I'm happy for him.

 

[mbpm1]

THE TRUTH is living

 

[Syntsui]

Two more mirror matches next, UHG.

 

[Ninjimbo]

Ibuki is extremely technical, ain't nobody dumb ever winning with her. Balrog on the other hand...

Dumb people ain't winning with Balrog either. There's a reason why we haven't seen many Balrogs making Top 8.

 

[Syntsui]

Dumb people ain't winning with Balrog either. There's a reason why we haven't seen many Balrogs making Top 8.

That's not the point, Balrog is easy to use and be succesful, be it winning against your cousin or againist pro players, even if you don't make top 8. Ibuki is very hard to use to a point where you can actually win games against good players.

 

[Zackat]

I don't really remember, but did Ibuki get buffs? I don't remember anyone talking much about Ibuki when season 2 first came out. She seems to be doing the same stuff she could do in season 1, but I am just a noob.

 

[Nemesis121]

Dumb people ain't winning with Balrog either. There's a reason why we haven't seen many Balrogs making Top 8.

You missing the point, Ibuki is very technical character and requires practice, Balrog players can do the trails and win matches online...

 

[Wallach]

*watches last match*

yeah I dunno boys

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Bruh

https://clips.twitch.tv/PlausiblePolishedRadicchioPipeHype

 

[peter0611]

*watches last match*

yeah I dunno boys

But TAP.

Spoiler

I find this recent discussion silly anyways, since ultimately they're both top tiers. Play to win.

 

[Wallach]

But TAP.

Spoiler

I find this recent discussion silly anyways, since ultimately they're both top tiers.

for sure, all I really mean here is that both these characters need slapped pretty hard, and I hope it doesn't happen where only one of them does and not the other

 

[peter0611]

I don't know if I want them to get overly nerfed as much as maybe tone down a few things here and there (damage reduction for Balrog) and a more robust defensive mechanic in this game. Oh, and of course help out characters like Juri and Alex. Ultimately, I find the scumbag V trigger comeback characters like Rog, Laura, Ibuki, etc. to be fun. Cammy would be example of an "honest" top tier, and just find her overall gameplay dry and boring.

 

[Syntsui]

We know they won't be nerfed for at least a year, so it's all good.

 

[plasmawave]

JWong kicking Du's ass?

 

[Wallach]

JWong kicking Du's ass?

give him a chance, wong can find a way to lose this set yet

 

[Syntsui]

Rare footage of Justin actually winning against a good player

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Justin?

nvm -_-

 

[jett]

Du pls. How can you let this loosah beat you.

 

[Rice-Eater]

Crouch walk to replace tea bagging? I fucking love it lol.

 

[peter0611]

Justin is the most popular top player to rag on, haha.

 

[plasmawave]

He did it!

 

[Syntsui]

OH MY GOD HE WON.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Dude, how did Du lose??

 

[Wallach]

give him a chance, wong can find a way to lose this set yet

maybe next time justin

 

[peter0611]

I'm happy Justin won, I just wish he picked a better alt for Karin.

 

[Darrenf]

How the fuck did Justin win. Did not expect that.

 

[Marvel]

GJ Jwong!

 

[Kadey]

Texas. Where East Coasters go to die.

 

[Ninjimbo]

I'm happy Justin won, I just wish he picked a better alt for Karin.

Battle Outfit is the best outfit.

 

[Wallach]

Texas. Where East Coasters go to die.

yeah they're really not looking in great shape so far

even smug caught the itis

 

[jett]

Daigo is truly a washed up player now. Dreamhack gives no fucks about showing him on stream lol. He has made it to top 16, will face either Xiaohai or Punk.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Daigo is truly a washed up player now. Dreamhack gives no fucks about showing him on stream lol. He has made it to top 16, will face either Xiaohai or Punk.

Lmao he's getting knocked out in his next match then.

On another note, is it me or has there been a disgusting amount of mirror matches today?

 

[Marvel]

I am just catching up now, the shimmies kbrad was doing earlier against daigo's guile were lovely.

 

[KingBroly]

ffs, Razer, fix your shit