TakedaZX
Well-Known Member
What's going on guys? I've been out for awhile but I'm returning to DOA and FSD again. I may have been gone but I've been keeping my eye out. I've seen certain things go on as well.
With the game at its current state, Hayate retains a high mid tier standpoint with very solid tools that don't necessarily overpower anyone but the characters in his tier and below, yet he's consistently getting nerfed over characters like Gen Fu and Zack. (Examples: 8P+KP (and 4P, 1K, 6K, 6P+K~K) damage nerfs, 3H+K delay (5 frames only) taken away, 8P NH launch height nerfed)... yet they're getting consistent buffs.
I'm not sure what the angle is here... but I'm not enjoying this. TN started off on the right track with Hayate with certain aspects being clunky. He may not be the worst character but he's still lacking in the area of being an engaging character to play. So here is my rehashed list. Feel free to discuss these as well as some of your own ideas. I'll rewrite the list to this post to avoid pushing you all through a link to see it when I have time.
http://takedazxdoa.blogspot.com/2013/08/hayate-got-buffed.html
Now there's kinks to work out on the balance area but regardless but the point of this is to cover the main issue that most people have with Hayate (and Ein). Here's the question... what characters are usually winning in this game? Either ones who pressure you out with mids strings 3 hits or more (Christie, Helena, Gen Fu). Ayane's there too but I only see one particular person winning... but this man plays Gen Fu as well.
Hayate needs more of a reason to hit buttons... cause that's really how you win in this game... and you need good buttons at that.
Tell me what you think.
With the game at its current state, Hayate retains a high mid tier standpoint with very solid tools that don't necessarily overpower anyone but the characters in his tier and below, yet he's consistently getting nerfed over characters like Gen Fu and Zack. (Examples: 8P+KP (and 4P, 1K, 6K, 6P+K~K) damage nerfs, 3H+K delay (5 frames only) taken away, 8P NH launch height nerfed)... yet they're getting consistent buffs.
I'm not sure what the angle is here... but I'm not enjoying this. TN started off on the right track with Hayate with certain aspects being clunky. He may not be the worst character but he's still lacking in the area of being an engaging character to play. So here is my rehashed list. Feel free to discuss these as well as some of your own ideas. I'll rewrite the list to this post to avoid pushing you all through a link to see it when I have time.
http://takedazxdoa.blogspot.com/2013/08/hayate-got-buffed.html
Now there's kinks to work out on the balance area but regardless but the point of this is to cover the main issue that most people have with Hayate (and Ein). Here's the question... what characters are usually winning in this game? Either ones who pressure you out with mids strings 3 hits or more (Christie, Helena, Gen Fu). Ayane's there too but I only see one particular person winning... but this man plays Gen Fu as well.
Hayate needs more of a reason to hit buttons... cause that's really how you win in this game... and you need good buttons at that.
Tell me what you think.