I have a feeling it's going to end up being character specific training and not a full blown repeat of jago end to end
I don't think the devs realize how good the dojo was for understanding defense vs jago.
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I have a feeling it's going to end up being character specific training and not a full blown repeat of jago end to end
I don't think the devs realize how good the dojo was for understanding defense vs jago.
Omen is pretty interesting to play; I keep wanting to hear the Darkstalkers Whispy Ghost Sound whenever he air dashes. There are good fireball setups and such to get into his Raging Omen, it'll surely take time to get used to. He needs that extra shadow meter, as he really lacks in damage without such.
Another nice thing I noticed is that TJ's Arms now change color with his retro costume's color choices. Nice to see them perfecting things like this.
Bad part is that I've noticed Framerate issues when fighting Maya VS TJ on Shadow Ja- OMEN's Stage. I recorded that to upload studio. Anyone else notice any?
On to the future, I look forward to seeing what they have to show us of Golem next week. That Earth Beetle guy from Rivals of Aether ALSO has a move that rises a big column up to control screen space, I guess Golem's will be even more different than that?
Just as a note from a Kan-Ra Player, his dust balls die to EVERYTHING, not just projectiles. So if you do a move that attacks while moving you forward, ground-summoned Dust will be destroyed.
You don't need to respect his projectile game nearly as much as you'd first believe. And even the time it takes him to cast a swarm in the air still gives you time to get in, and hit him.
Another nice thing I noticed is that TJ's Arms now change color with his retro costume's color choices. Nice to see them perfecting things like this.
Bad part is that I've noticed Framerate issues when fighting Maya VS TJ on Shadow Ja- OMEN's Stage. I recorded that to upload studio. Anyone else notice any?
On to the future, I look forward to seeing what they have to show us of Golem next week. That Earth Beetle guy from Rivals of Aether ALSO has a move that rises a big column up to control screen space, I guess Golem's will be even more different than that?
¡HarlequinPanic!;149824559 said:
Just as a note from a Kan-Ra Player, his dust balls die to EVERYTHING, not just projectiles. So if you do a move that attacks while moving you forward, ground-summoned Dust will be destroyed.
You don't need to respect his projectile game nearly as much as you'd first believe. And even the time it takes him to cast a swarm in the air still gives you time to get in, and hit him.
Goodness gracious I can't believe how little damage Omen does compared to the other characters. I was playing a surprising amount of Thunders online and two combos I'm done against them while it takes at least 5 or 6 to finish and opponents bar.
Thank god there's no win 20 ranked matches with him.
Thank god there's no win 20 ranked matches with him.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Wow, they made the achievements for Omen piss easy.
Glad I don't have to grind out 200 matches with him lol.
Glad I don't have to grind out 200 matches with him lol.
buddha0991
Member
Aw. I had Omen unlocked and got him to level 8 and stopped. Then the double EXP started and I wanted to go get more of his stuff and then he was locked. I guess it was a cool glitch that he unlocked early for me for a while, since I only have the normal combo breaker add ons.
I'm not feelin Omen at all TBH, he definitely has potential for crazy stuff but his damage is so low and im not really having fun with his moveset...I probably just suck.
As was mentioned earlier TJ's Classic looks much better now that his metel arms/cloth match the color picked, color 2 especially looks awesome. Also it's probably my imagination but TJ's model looks beefier to me somehow, like more proportional or something, I'm sure I need my eyes checked.
As was mentioned earlier TJ's Classic looks much better now that his metel arms/cloth match the color picked, color 2 especially looks awesome. Also it's probably my imagination but TJ's model looks beefier to me somehow, like more proportional or something, I'm sure I need my eyes checked.
BananasWithGuns
Member
I feel pretty comfortable saying Omen is far and away the worst member of the roster.
Outside of being able to generate a ridiculous amount of shadow meter he doesn't really have much else at his disposal. If his damage was higher then MAYBE he'd be worth using but as it stands I'm not even going to bother with him.
Outside of being able to generate a ridiculous amount of shadow meter he doesn't really have much else at his disposal. If his damage was higher then MAYBE he'd be worth using but as it stands I'm not even going to bother with him.
Yeah, as stupid as it sounds to judge a character after a few hours...I totally agree. He feels completely rock-bottom tier.
They are. In the new rank system in FEB, Rank wins are 2/3.
As far as Omen goes, he can't start a combo that well and is lucky to do good damage.
.la1n
Member
I was so busy playing Omen I completely forgot that Kan-Ra and another set of accessories and Maya got her retro stuff. I actually like Maya's short hair in the retro outfit, though it seems I am in the minority on that one.
I like Omen, he is a lot of fun to play. Not sure I'll play him long term but a worthy addition to the cast and I think his aesthetics in the end turned out pretty great. Only complaint I have is his win pose for doing stage Ultras isn't very good and the laugh doesn't even play on TJ's stage.
I like Omen, he is a lot of fun to play. Not sure I'll play him long term but a worthy addition to the cast and I think his aesthetics in the end turned out pretty great. Only complaint I have is his win pose for doing stage Ultras isn't very good and the laugh doesn't even play on TJ's stage.
CStyles45 is streaming and has a prize pot of over $700 going to anyone who can beat his Kan-Ra with Omen in a best of 3, it's still growing from tons of chat donations...pretty fucking awesome of him and the community.
i was watching before i left for work
HOW IS THIS STILL GOING LOL
i saw rebelo subscribed... probably just to compete
he's the one person i've seen make cstyles essentially rage quit... so this may get interesting quick
Lol, yeah I was watching earlier it was at ~$150, then I went to level up some characters, when I loaded up twitch again it was $700. Cray.
Edit: Rebelo just lost 3-0.
BananasWithGuns
Member
God damn TJ Combo is so fun to play. I know he's old news by now but I really do love what IG did with him.
Every since season 2 started I've been having trouble really finding a main but I think for now I'll make it TJ.
Every since season 2 started I've been having trouble really finding a main but I think for now I'll make it TJ.
akilshohen
Member
Omen is ok. I really just wanna be done and unlock Color 6. Color 2 looks like gas... at least the achievements were easy.
Really seems like he's gonna be changed drastically over time or something.
Really seems like he's gonna be changed drastically over time or something.
.la1n
Member
The random aspect is fantastic, really makes him different.
GuitarAtomik
Member
That Maya/Spinal match! It's nice to see games played with no Sadira and Sabrewulf.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Yeah, this is a really fun set.
too much eslim
Member
Omen is fun. Also KI is the most unique fighting game I ever played. It's perhaps the first fighting game where I can say every character can blow you up.
.la1n
Member
Yeah he brought some stuff to Apex that I haven't seen any other Riptors do. Impressive.
It was so disappointing to see some of the things the players were doing with Omen on CStyles stream last night, lol. He REALLY needs to take advantage of lockouts to land shadow linkers.
I find this funny, because normally I feel like players abuse dual-shadow linkers MUCH more than I do (a bad habit of mine), but with Omen, I feel like Triple Shadow Linkers are a big deal thing for his game, but you don't see them attempted often.
Comboing out of his throw in corners also seems insanely significant. It nets him REAL DAMAGE, which is fleeting otherwise.
I actually don't find his random fireball nature to be a hassle at all, either. There's a high percent chance that SOMETHING useful will be launched, and he has very few actual "Dud" patterns.
He's one of the furthest designs from the Akuma-like "Glass Cannon" that can be seen in a game, which is pretty interesting when you think of it. He's more like a Swarm of Mosquitos or something. Very annoying, and maybe even lethal if one of them is carrying something potent within.
I find this funny, because normally I feel like players abuse dual-shadow linkers MUCH more than I do (a bad habit of mine), but with Omen, I feel like Triple Shadow Linkers are a big deal thing for his game, but you don't see them attempted often.
Comboing out of his throw in corners also seems insanely significant. It nets him REAL DAMAGE, which is fleeting otherwise.
I actually don't find his random fireball nature to be a hassle at all, either. There's a high percent chance that SOMETHING useful will be launched, and he has very few actual "Dud" patterns.
He's one of the furthest designs from the Akuma-like "Glass Cannon" that can be seen in a game, which is pretty interesting when you think of it. He's more like a Swarm of Mosquitos or something. Very annoying, and maybe even lethal if one of them is carrying something potent within.
buddha0991
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That Dude John
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man, I haven't played this game in a minute. When did Maya get her classic costume?
man, I haven't played this game in a minute. When did Maya get her classic costume?
Last week during the Omen release.
Was the APEX 2015 KI tourney archived anywhere?
Andrew Ryan
Banned
Have the season passes ever been on discount?
Yes during Xmas there was a deal on S1 and s2.
CommandThrower
Member
I'm so HYPE for this official Golem reveal! It's sure to give us a supposed date for the trailer!
I hope. :[
.la1n
Member
That was just an early textual stream, I believe it's back to the normal Friday updates now.
Nope, it's today. And out now. Golem's name is Aganos.
http://www.ultra-combo.com/forums/index.php?topic=6651.0
Fucking awesome!
edit: Holy shit the model is sick!
edit 2: Holy shit is stage looks amazing.
CommandThrower
Member
Aganos, eh?
He is positively gigantic, and I'm in love. The details on his moves are a little slim, but I like the concept: a Golem that uses parts of his own body to create walls, projectiles and super-armor. Now all I need is a command throw, and we're platinum, baby. Until then, we're golden!
I really look forward to the Aganos stream next week!
He is positively gigantic, and I'm in love. The details on his moves are a little slim, but I like the concept: a Golem that uses parts of his own body to create walls, projectiles and super-armor. Now all I need is a command throw, and we're platinum, baby. Until then, we're golden!
I really look forward to the Aganos stream next week!
Like the character, and the stage looks great, but I'm just fed up with all this XP level grinding stuff to get extra character colors. It was taking me about an hour to go up one level after hitting level 20. So you gotta go 20 more levels to get color 9? Jeez.
Colors 7-8 better be on the lower end after level 30.
Colors 7-8 better be on the lower end after level 30.