Free Step Dodge

that's more character dependent than a Blazblue issue, certain characters have setups and combo that don't work on everyone (Amane and Kokonoe for example), so yes they'll have to modify their offence depending on the MU, but you usually figure that out b4 hand, not so much the middle of the game. even so most of the time it'll boil down to removing a combo filler to reduce pushback or taking a microstep for a setup

and on the other hand you have characters like Mai and Makoto whose combos and setups are a one size fits all type deal, so they can just dial in the same inputs verses errbody and not give a thought to hitboxes, so again it's all character dependent, and if you do have to switch up your combos the modifications you have to make wont be that severe

What you not about to do is come for my favorite 2D fighter

I'm just saying I can't keep up with what it takes to even be remotely decent at the game. There's too much to worry about to play with intentionality. I can beat someone trash but to actually master or get competent enough to where I feel comfy to play it, is pretty tough. I'm liking Guilty Gear better actually. Though, fuck G.U.T.S.

I'd rather have all the necessary tools and understanding of the general play right away and just deal w/the match-up and experience/grind. Don't make me feel helpless, just let me FEEL like its about gettin outplayed, so, I don't have to be curious about other distracting factors. I down myself pretty easy.