GentlemanThief
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I found and posted about this the day the game came out!
Somewhat, but not really salty...
Somewhat, but not really salty...
The way I see it, if TN are sensible, they'd not only keep this in, but also give this ability to all the characters, while changing the input to something a bit less braindead. Keep in mind that other similar exploits in other 3D games like KBD and WDC in VF and Tekken were kept in because they added a new layer to the existing game. I'd be extremely disappointed if they remove this entirely.
I got a chance to talk with Code, since it is a teleport when done fast enough we like the name flash step. Or flash stepping.
Yeah, GentlemanThief I heard you were already using it at tournaments and stuff. Did it give you a big advantage at all? Were any of the matches saved? I would really like to see it at work in a tournament setting.
And it is literally the exact same thing visually as Rapid Step, short range teleports to move quickly. It fits, but avoiding Bleach was a priority.There is a.... flash step... in bleach......really? *sigh*
This method is VERY possible on pad and stick. It was just easier to illustrate on an HB.
Keep in mind that this is probably not designed for. Up until 5, Ayane has been the queen of backdashing and movement and I don't think they intended to change that with a... glitchy-esque animation look. As far as the devs are concerned, it doesn't 'look' good for the game (they have a casual fanbase to worry about as well).
Here's the thing, the characters that benefit from it were already fast characters to begin with. In fact, they are the intentionally fast characters who were already able to cover ground quickly, as proven by their far reaching steps that allow them to even utilize Rapid Step in the first place. Taking out Rapid Step isn't going to make Sarah and Pai suddenly not two of the fastest characters in the game.Seeing as only a handful of characters can currently do this is troubling as well.
Here's the thing, the characters that benefit from it were already fast characters to begin with...Taking out Rapid Step isn't going to make Sarah and Pai suddenly not two of the fastest characters in the game.
In addition to that, the characters who can't use Rapid Step STILL have access to the universal movement options like crouch dashing, KBD, and so on, and they're still very solid options. Bass for example has absolutely the worst Rapid Step in the game, he goes nowhere even if you're mashing at 60 inputs a second, however he does have a damn good crouch dash that gives him great forward mobility considering his huge lumbering ass. I think even Pai's crouch dash isn't MUCH faster than Bass'. it's just her Rapid Step that makes him look like a rock, but he's SUPPOSED to be the rock comparatively anyways.
Crouch dashing is a forward moving option, similar to Tekken wave/crouch/Mishima dashing. My point was really just that it doesn't matter if Bass can't Rapid Step, he still has great movement options without it, at least for getting in. He's not going to be neutered because he can't Rapid Step, he just uses other movement options that benefit him more.He still has a massive hit-box though. The point in playing Bass is getting close as soon as possible rather than creating space between you and your opponent. If you try KBC with Bass and record a few string with the AI, you'd notice that he still gets hit with the majority of the moves in this game because his bounding box is so big.
Gameplay >>>>>> looks.... The thing is this kind of movement options ALWAYS add a ton of depth to the game, and if was achieved by a mistake, or if it looks awful, i honestly dont guve a fuck. Its there and it helps the game at a competitive level, so thats great!!!
HiiDOOM, I don't think you should let your bias and your dislike of Tekken turn you off from this. Also, you should actually try playing with these characters while using this tool. You won't be creating as much space as in the hit-box (no offense to Hit-box developers, but it's just a keyboard with with sanwa button on).
Don't try to ruin this for us, it's what I'm saying.
Crouch dashing is a forward moving option, similar to Tekken wave/crouch/Mishima dashing. My point was really just that it doesn't matter if Bass can't Rapid Step, he still has great movement options without it, at least for getting in. He's not going to be neutered because he can't Rapid Step, he just uses other movement options that benefit him more.