Yeah, I'm way more interested in Balrog now that he has some tricks, juggles, and more mobility. His playstyle was so weird in previous games considering he's supposed to be a boxer.
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Street Fighter V |OT40002| it's been a Guile, but Urien for a wait
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Yeah, I'm way more interested in Balrog now that he has some tricks, juggles, and more mobility. His playstyle was so weird in previous games considering he's supposed to be a boxer.
Hellshingu
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I am kind of worried about his mixups personally it seems like it might be very predictable after enough experience against him. Especially since it seems like it is just KKB cancels. It would probably benefit reactionary players more than those playing the 50/50 game.
I could be wrong and I am waiting until I get hands of with him before I make a decision. Don't want this to turn into another "ALEX IS OP" "GUILE IS OP" situation again on day 1.
Wait, did people ever think Alex was OP? I remember him being thought of as low tier from the get go.
Hellshingu
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It was mostly due to his high stun combos that people were doing with meaty slash elbows and lariats. Granted that was only a select few.
lucebuce12
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Offensive heroes are always considered OP at the start because people can get steamrolled by them. Remember Bison?
Even with the time that's been put to figuring him out, I'll still say that Alex has some of the most dangerous offense in the game.
Still not at all broken though, I'd say he's actually pretty balanced.
SneakersSO
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He's got good okay ground mixups, but he's more about opening up the opponent from a variety of ranges & bullying his way in on the ground. He isn't mean to go to the air though - he doesn't even have a cross-up
Hellshingu
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I really hope his AA game is on point or else he's going to have a bad time.
lucebuce12
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Question.
Wouldn't Guile's V-Skill, FANG's trap and Laura's charged fireball be amazing in this matchup? (against Balrog, of course)
He dashes in, he gets hit, even the V-Skill cancel might not be so great if the projectile isn't moving at a fast pace like Ryu/Ken/Guile's fireball.
Wouldn't Guile's V-Skill, FANG's trap and Laura's charged fireball be amazing in this matchup? (against Balrog, of course)
He dashes in, he gets hit, even the V-Skill cancel might not be so great if the projectile isn't moving at a fast pace like Ryu/Ken/Guile's fireball.
Secret Character
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I'm actually thinking that boxer will have a lot of the same weaknesses that 'Sim has. Weaker anti-air game, weak against good zoning.
Yes, FANG's trap is going to be awesome against boxer. Just don't throw it out when you're opponent has meter, I guess.
Yes, FANG's trap is going to be awesome against boxer. Just don't throw it out when you're opponent has meter, I guess.
lucebuce12
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I must say Capcom are actually being clever in how they are handling this update:
- Pre-loading the story (and perhaps the rest of the content within it) a couple days before release. This will ensure the servers aren't fucked with many people downloading on Friday.
- Holding off of the Steam/PC pre-load as they know those pesky PC modders will have all the content ready and waiting on YouTube before you could even say your name.
- Pre-loading the story (and perhaps the rest of the content within it) a couple days before release. This will ensure the servers aren't fucked with many people downloading on Friday.
- Holding off of the Steam/PC pre-load as they know those pesky PC modders will have all the content ready and waiting on YouTube before you could even say your name.
I also wouldn't put it past capcom that they accidentally put it up early on PSN.
TheSpoiler
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Won't happen.
I mean if it was intentionally a preload I think it would available in more regions no?
It does include 4 characters and a bunch of new cinematics.
4 characters?
Ah right, kind of forgot they are in story mode.
I think that's the whole point of the pre-load. You download the update/game early and when the time is right they flick the switch. That's why I presume there is a countdown till Friday when you go to select the new content.
I'm hoping rest of the regions are tommorow.
So what's being put in place for rage quitters? I wish Capcom would just let you finish out matches if the other person disconnects and just give you the points you earned.
Just had another coward named GrandMaster_M quit on me. I'm still stuck at Super Silver because I don't play that much anymore and almost every match I'm about to win in people quit and then the next match I lose.
I always know when someone is about to quit. They are 2 or 3 ranks above me and they suck. Sometimes you get the ones that are super salty about losing to a lower rank and rematch then rage quit in the end.
These are the same people that throw fits at tournaments and jump off and turn off consoles and what have you. I don't know if that sort of thing still happens in the tournament scene since I haven't gone to one in about 7 years.
Just had another coward named GrandMaster_M quit on me. I'm still stuck at Super Silver because I don't play that much anymore and almost every match I'm about to win in people quit and then the next match I lose.
I always know when someone is about to quit. They are 2 or 3 ranks above me and they suck. Sometimes you get the ones that are super salty about losing to a lower rank and rematch then rage quit in the end.
These are the same people that throw fits at tournaments and jump off and turn off consoles and what have you. I don't know if that sort of thing still happens in the tournament scene since I haven't gone to one in about 7 years.
I haven't heard any new plans for the RQ solution, so we're probably still stuck with the lame punishment they implemented earlier. I don't really understand what's stopping them from just checking which player is still logged in after a disconnected match and giving/taking away points based on that.
TheSpoiler
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Wait did I not update my game correctly? Where's this countdown?
Hellshingu
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Free points.
hey_it's_that_dog
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I would presume the option for the new content won't even show up until the in-app update occurs on Friday.
SneakersSO
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Balrog doesnt have a jab AA, but he does have a fantastic AA normal that he has always had. I think it's cr. Or st. Mp/HP. You just gotta make sure you get your timing down.
In fact, that's sort of the balance with Balrog. You have to know when to jump in on him. Neutral jump really screws up his dash punch offense - I noticed Combofiend kept neutral jump punishing Floe for free whenever he kept trying to bully him with dash punches.
tintin1029
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So it really seems this was all intentional by Capcom.
Ya know, to do a whole Pre-load thing before the update.
Ya know, to do a whole Pre-load thing before the update.
Prep time Capcom.
To be fair, they did dun fuck up when they gave us the Alex update which got modded out of the ass, which probably explains no Steam update yet (?).
tintin1029
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Oh for sure! These are both correct. Just an observation on how our expectations have gotten so low.
Mega Caprison
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I wish there were a purchase of butt slap mika in the store
I'm willing to pay $10 for that alone lol
I'm willing to pay $10 for that alone lol
tintin1029
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Wait guys. Does this mean the June Update was on time?
Jesus Balrog's theme makes my mouth foam. It actually sounds right. Fitting for a mean, money driven thug. Before it's always sounded a little too weirdly inspirational almost. I actually liked the way SF4's version was going with it, but this just destroys it.
I really hope this game's soundtrack doesn't get thrown under the radar when it comes GOTY time. The people behind it deserve insane credit. It's one of if not the best soundtrack of the year, and just keeps getting better. It's definitely my favorite soundtrack so far.
I really hope this game's soundtrack doesn't get thrown under the radar when it comes GOTY time. The people behind it deserve insane credit. It's one of if not the best soundtrack of the year, and just keeps getting better. It's definitely my favorite soundtrack so far.
Got the story DLC downloaded. I am ready for these costumes, those stages, and that sweet, sweet cinematic dumbness goodness.
Second row on the right is such a better outfit than the one she has for her prologue. I hope that one comes with a series of casual wear costumes.
sixteen-bit
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yeah but the may update was late and the july update was urley
Garrett Hawke
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Is there still no update on Steam? The shade tbh.
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