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DrDogg if you want new DOA offline matches with commentary I may be able to start building something in my local scene as a way to generate interest leading to DOA5. I've done commentary on SSF4, SC4/5 and VF5 in particular (in the "professional" or analytical style if you will, like yourself -...

The homework is well worth doing for everyone. It's a good attitude to adopt too, rather than complain about this or that, you do better pointing out the things you DO like and why you're a proponent of 1: fighting games 2: The fighting game you play most. He is also spot on about "A rising...

It's not the story of DOA, its the story of a small group of people and their arguments with each other. That's not my or lots of other people's experience with the game, their local communities, etc. I hope FSD can be free of this nonsense beyond this thread...

That's a big ask, Rikuto. Rather not derail into that historical discussion and all the contentious arguments attached. Just supporting all tournaments equally would be fine by me. Putting up prize support is always welcome, but this game is only going to grow if people play at the grassroots...

Is it actually out of commission for good? Or is it just down until they pay the domain or hosting bill? Or a technical problem? If its gone for good I hope Morris migrates the old forum for posterity. There was still a lot of good strategy and tournament history there.

Yeah, holds should still observe the tightening of the window we've seen them show progression on from DOA4-DOAD. That said, if Expert holds can only be done for mid attacks, that's a lot of the attacks in the game that simply cannot be expert held. So you're left with only the low-damage...

I'm also fine with a guaranteed opportunity, but I don't think it needs to be double direction, the reward just needs to be commensurate with the risk. As a parry is low risk, the window for reward should be low also, but there should definitely be a reward for a correct read. Enough to have...

I think its a furphy that most events run on PS3. It's the opposite in my experience barring the Namco games. In any case, players will bring sticks/controllers that suit either system. What's good about multiplatform is you can have people BYO on both PS3 and Xbox to events. System choice is...

I get what you mean but let's not say counters suck :) No tool in the game should suck, but we can definitely agree that holds/counters need to be toned down in their prominence as a go to tool in almost all situations that overly deforms the viability of other options. I want counters to be a...

I'm going to give this more thought but I first just wanted to say this is a really good article and its great to see such a considered contribution. Good to see you still about, Jared

Not to derail this thread I'll simply point you to www.virtuafighter.com - great resource.

Their schedule for end of year 2012 leaves time for polishing. It sounds like noses are to the grindstone there right now if they can't spare anyone to translate their tweets!

Yep. I don't think more complicated executions for such a basic move is needed, but the risk reward inherent in short active and long recovery (depending on power of the hold) is key. Execution wise, it looks like they plan to cover that with the "Expert" holds. Adding a 4th direction to the...

Europe will be March 23. That's what it is in Australia, and we follow the Euro release schedule. I was always going to get Ninja Gaiden 3. So, this is nice.

Siiiiick. Good move.

Raansu, I'm with you that I generally prefer the 4-point hold. This new 3 point hold system, a lot will depend on how weak or strong those holds are. I agree DrDogg about the longer recovery on certain moves including holds. What I wonder about now is where parries might fit, or if all basic...

That was hilarious. What was the DID result at the time?

Nice to see you DrDogg :) I agree with you about punishment, and I think if sidestepping is implemented well you won't have to worry about 0 frame counters, so long as attacks have appropriate recovery. You should be able to evade, then punish the evaded move 1) during attack frames as it...

Winter means late 2012. Makes sense.

Fair points; in reference to holds I'm more pleased that the system is simple, flexible, and not overpowered (assuming those basic holds are indeed weak). For the Power Blow, the idea that it's a 50/50 vs their ability to expert hold it (forward/back F) doesn't bother me too much with the...