ACSeraph
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Hi there, sorry for the sudden thread post when I'm not really an active member (though I've been lurking here for a very long time), but I was hoping to get some advice to improve my game with Ayane.
I've been having major problems lately getting completely blown up by fast characters rushing me down and going crazy with short fast strings at point blank range. It applies to a lot of characters, but especially think Kasumi or Mai.
It seems like even if I block their attacks there isn't anything I can do to land a quick poke or reset the momentum. Every time I try to throw say a quick jab or 2P after blocking I get counter hit by something for massive damage instead. I guess this is just because they must be at a huge frame advantage, but I really don't know what I should be doing when this starts happening, especially because people tend to start spamming various quick strings over and over until something inevitably breaks my defense, or simply just tick throw me.
If I get a clean block surely there must be something better for me to do than keep blocking with my thumb up my ass. How can I safely escape? Is playing the dangerous hold guessing game or burning meter really the only answer?
I really appreciate any advice you guys can give. I'm far from the greatest player, but this is one challenge I really need to overcome if I'm going to be sticking with this game.
I've been having major problems lately getting completely blown up by fast characters rushing me down and going crazy with short fast strings at point blank range. It applies to a lot of characters, but especially think Kasumi or Mai.
It seems like even if I block their attacks there isn't anything I can do to land a quick poke or reset the momentum. Every time I try to throw say a quick jab or 2P after blocking I get counter hit by something for massive damage instead. I guess this is just because they must be at a huge frame advantage, but I really don't know what I should be doing when this starts happening, especially because people tend to start spamming various quick strings over and over until something inevitably breaks my defense, or simply just tick throw me.
If I get a clean block surely there must be something better for me to do than keep blocking with my thumb up my ass. How can I safely escape? Is playing the dangerous hold guessing game or burning meter really the only answer?
I really appreciate any advice you guys can give. I'm far from the greatest player, but this is one challenge I really need to overcome if I'm going to be sticking with this game.
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