How to get started with Fighting Games and have a Nice Time
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Date: 2023-12-10
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-joyuz6583
personally I don't think the -whoever looks cool- rule always applies. There are characters that will teach you horrible habits if you pick the game up with them. For example, Yun in street fighter III: 3rd strike. Just picking him out because 3s is my main game and I can explain best why it's a horrible idea to pick him over anyone else. The way he plays is so specific to him out of anyone else in the game that you will not learn how to play the game, you will learn how to do Yun things improperly because you are new and don't know how the game works. That way, when you do things improperly because he is very specific and he is hard, you will get your teeth kicked in for one, and two you will not be able to transfer anything you have learned onto other characters or games. I don't think you shouldn't pick someone that you find cool, I just think that there are exceptions to this line of thought, and picking a beginner character first and then learning a cool one later is the best way to set yourself up with good habits and a solid understanding of how fighting games work. All that being said, I really like your video: )
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personally I don't think the -whoever looks cool- rule always applies. There are characters that will teach you horrible habits if you pick the game up with them. For example, Yun in street fighter III: 3rd strike. Just picking him out because 3s is my main game and I can explain best why it's a horrible idea to pick him over anyone else. The way he plays is so specific to him out of anyone else in the game that you will not learn how to play the game, you will learn how to do Yun things improperly because you are new and don't know how the game works. That way, when you do things improperly because he is very specific and he is hard, you will get your teeth kicked in for one, and two you will not be able to transfer anything you have learned onto other characters or games. I don't think you shouldn't pick someone that you find cool, I just think that there are exceptions to this line of thought, and picking a beginner character first and then learning a cool one later is the best way to set yourself up with good habits and a solid understanding of how fighting games work. All that being said, I really like your video: )
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-mccookies3664
a lot of these tips apply for learning literally any new skill. i-m just starting to work on my fighting game skills now, and one of the things that has helped me the most is applying the mindset that i-ve used for making music, learning art, studying a language, or all sorts of other things that require you to build new instincts and make new connections.
learning the balance between being vulnerable and being resilient, or between working hard and taking breaks, or so many of the other concepts in this video, can help you learn a new fighting game character, but it can also help you learn a new sport, exercise technique, or writing style.
regardless of what you do i think it-s really good to know how to find passion in things that are challenging. it-s really healthy for your mental ability and emotional wellbeing to try new things and keep this stuff in mind when you do.
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a lot of these tips apply for learning literally any new skill. i-m just starting to work on my fighting game skills now, and one of the things that has helped me the most is applying the mindset that i-ve used for making music, learning art, studying a language, or all sorts of other things that require you to build new instincts and make new connections.
learning the balance between being vulnerable and being resilient, or between working hard and taking breaks, or so many of the other concepts in this video, can help you learn a new fighting game character, but it can also help you learn a new sport, exercise technique, or writing style.
regardless of what you do i think it-s really good to know how to find passion in things that are challenging. it-s really healthy for your mental ability and emotional wellbeing to try new things and keep this stuff in mind when you do.
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-DeputyDiddle
The thing I like the most about these games is how the pressure in ranked feels. I picked up Street Fighter 6 as my first fighting game ever (Unless you count For Honor, but imo it plays way too different) and I am really just awful at it. But I can go into ranked with no reservations or fear whatsoever. In games like Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, or even raids in Destiny 2, I feel a horrible invisible weight just from the fact that im going to be on a team and I NEED to play well or else I'm going to drag everybody down with me. Even when I do really well, one mistake will swirl around in my head for the rest of the match. I just cant shake the feeling of caring what others think about me when I do something dumb and it costs us the game. In fighting games I feel none of that at all and I can get my ass kicked without a care in the world.
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The thing I like the most about these games is how the pressure in ranked feels. I picked up Street Fighter 6 as my first fighting game ever (Unless you count For Honor, but imo it plays way too different) and I am really just awful at it. But I can go into ranked with no reservations or fear whatsoever. In games like Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, or even raids in Destiny 2, I feel a horrible invisible weight just from the fact that im going to be on a team and I NEED to play well or else I'm going to drag everybody down with me. Even when I do really well, one mistake will swirl around in my head for the rest of the match. I just cant shake the feeling of caring what others think about me when I do something dumb and it costs us the game. In fighting games I feel none of that at all and I can get my ass kicked without a care in the world.
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polygon
One of the biggest things I've learned about being competitive is to be. less competitive. Or rather, don't take losses so hard. Cheer for your opponents when they do cool stuff and win out over you too. Losing races for a while nearly brought me out of swimming, but learning to accept that I'm not the fastest and giving my winning opponent a celebratory hug for their achievements really helped me to learn to not take it so personally, and motivated myself to keep pushing. You build comradery even amongst your rivals, and you quickly gain a reputation as someone that is fun to compete against. People celebrate you too when you win. It's really helped me to find a place and create longevity within competitive spheres, and fighting games are no exception.
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One of the biggest things I've learned about being competitive is to be. less competitive. Or rather, don't take losses so hard. Cheer for your opponents when they do cool stuff and win out over you too. Losing races for a while nearly brought me out of swimming, but learning to accept that I'm not the fastest and giving my winning opponent a celebratory hug for their achievements really helped me to learn to not take it so personally, and motivated myself to keep pushing. You build comradery even amongst your rivals, and you quickly gain a reputation as someone that is fun to compete against. People celebrate you too when you win. It's really helped me to find a place and create longevity within competitive spheres, and fighting games are no exception.
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-raephillips3563
I actually took your advice and I actually got Guilty Gear Strive to play Happy Chaos! Is the character complex, yes very for someone who's new to fighting game! But I found that they were SUPER FUN and the motion inputs are easy for me to learn as I've never used them before, still learn how to work all the moves but I'll get there!
Now I'm playing online even though I was really scared since I knew it was the real way to learn! But now I can gladly say I've got 4 wins on my belt now! I can already see me improving and it's been only been a few weeks! Thanks for all the amazing help!
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I actually took your advice and I actually got Guilty Gear Strive to play Happy Chaos! Is the character complex, yes very for someone who's new to fighting game! But I found that they were SUPER FUN and the motion inputs are easy for me to learn as I've never used them before, still learn how to work all the moves but I'll get there!
Now I'm playing online even though I was really scared since I knew it was the real way to learn! But now I can gladly say I've got 4 wins on my belt now! I can already see me improving and it's been only been a few weeks! Thanks for all the amazing help!
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-jbradfield
This video coming back around on my feed right while CEO was happening is what got me to pick up SF6. I swallowed my fear of getting my ass beat and jumped straight into ranked with Zangief and I'm having the time of my life. Every time I hit an SPD I'm grinning from ear to ear and every time I whiff an SPD like a donkey I'm laughing from the depths of my soul. And every week I look at how I'm playing now compared to the week before and I'm astonished by how much I've learned, and how clearly I can tell that I'm improving. And I too, love busting. Thanks Pat.
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This video coming back around on my feed right while CEO was happening is what got me to pick up SF6. I swallowed my fear of getting my ass beat and jumped straight into ranked with Zangief and I'm having the time of my life. Every time I hit an SPD I'm grinning from ear to ear and every time I whiff an SPD like a donkey I'm laughing from the depths of my soul. And every week I look at how I'm playing now compared to the week before and I'm astonished by how much I've learned, and how clearly I can tell that I'm improving. And I too, love busting. Thanks Pat.
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polygon
Honestly this video, along with a manga entitled Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, gave me the push I needed to start playing seriously playing fighting games. I played a bunch when I was growing up (especially Soul Calibur 2, but was never particularly good or dedicated to getting better. I'm still not particularly good, but I'm working on it. And despite my inexperience as a -serious- fighting game player, I just started a Fighting Game Club at my university. Thank you Pat and everyone who worked on this video ----
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Honestly this video, along with a manga entitled Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, gave me the push I needed to start playing seriously playing fighting games. I played a bunch when I was growing up (especially Soul Calibur 2, but was never particularly good or dedicated to getting better. I'm still not particularly good, but I'm working on it. And despite my inexperience as a -serious- fighting game player, I just started a Fighting Game Club at my university. Thank you Pat and everyone who worked on this video ----
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-boku729
I've been trying to get into Melty blood (my first fighting game) because I absolutely love tsukihime and the general playstyle of the game, and I thought I wasn't making much progress since all of my combos were pretty basic, short combos that didn't do much dmg, but the -Learn how to play- part and the part about picking the character you want to play really helps motivate me more. I feel like my small combos that I have learned are actual progress now and weren't just a waste of time, so thank you!
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I've been trying to get into Melty blood (my first fighting game) because I absolutely love tsukihime and the general playstyle of the game, and I thought I wasn't making much progress since all of my combos were pretty basic, short combos that didn't do much dmg, but the -Learn how to play- part and the part about picking the character you want to play really helps motivate me more. I feel like my small combos that I have learned are actual progress now and weren't just a waste of time, so thank you!
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polygon
I ended up following this videos instruction because it resonated pretty well with me.
Picked up MK1, chose Kenshi because I like Samurai's. (Yes I realize technically he's a Yakuza/Ninja or whatever. He reminds of Zatoichi so just roll with me)
I have to say, grinding practice mode and seeing my efforts bear fruit in Kombat League. It feels so good dude. Even when I lose. I'm starting to love the genre I think. Can't wait to test out other fighting games.
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I ended up following this videos instruction because it resonated pretty well with me.
Picked up MK1, chose Kenshi because I like Samurai's. (Yes I realize technically he's a Yakuza/Ninja or whatever. He reminds of Zatoichi so just roll with me)
I have to say, grinding practice mode and seeing my efforts bear fruit in Kombat League. It feels so good dude. Even when I lose. I'm starting to love the genre I think. Can't wait to test out other fighting games.
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-drewpickle2237
I think the message behind the -Losing- section is really powerful. I want to get into fighting games because I do an individual sport, Sabre, which means the only one who is to -blame- for winning or losing is me. But I know losing is learning. I like it when I win, but I feel better when I lose, because I know it'll help me in future. This video is great to get someone into the headspace of a fighting game. Just need the money to buy Guilty Gear now.
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I think the message behind the -Losing- section is really powerful. I want to get into fighting games because I do an individual sport, Sabre, which means the only one who is to -blame- for winning or losing is me. But I know losing is learning. I like it when I win, but I feel better when I lose, because I know it'll help me in future. This video is great to get someone into the headspace of a fighting game. Just need the money to buy Guilty Gear now.
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-oneshot8564
im starting to play tekken 7 on my ps4 slim (yes ps4 i dont have a ps5) and when tekken 8 comes out im planning to get a ps5, and it has to be the hardest thing ive ever did. ive gotten pretty good and i can do combos but all the combos i do have a assist move in them (done by pressing L1 then one of the attack buttons) and i dont know how to learn them, if anyone can help id appreciate it
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im starting to play tekken 7 on my ps4 slim (yes ps4 i dont have a ps5) and when tekken 8 comes out im planning to get a ps5, and it has to be the hardest thing ive ever did. ive gotten pretty good and i can do combos but all the combos i do have a assist move in them (done by pressing L1 then one of the attack buttons) and i dont know how to learn them, if anyone can help id appreciate it
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-alternate3787
I am interested in fighting games for over 10 years now but I cat discouraged and frustrated super quickly. I am aware that these games are meant to be hard. But to me they are just to fast. Doesnt matter how many videos I watch or how many well constructed tutorials I play, if I actually play I never now what to do and sooner or later I default to mashing. I dont understand it at all
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I am interested in fighting games for over 10 years now but I cat discouraged and frustrated super quickly. I am aware that these games are meant to be hard. But to me they are just to fast. Doesnt matter how many videos I watch or how many well constructed tutorials I play, if I actually play I never now what to do and sooner or later I default to mashing. I dont understand it at all
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-txma.
Games that are genuinely mechanically challenging and require more than a base level of understanding to be proficient at are always great fun. It's why games like Dark Souls, Mortal Kombat, or even Rocket League are so fun to -get gud- at compared to games like CoD or Battlefield
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Games that are genuinely mechanically challenging and require more than a base level of understanding to be proficient at are always great fun. It's why games like Dark Souls, Mortal Kombat, or even Rocket League are so fun to -get gud- at compared to games like CoD or Battlefield
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-jorgejimenez2096
Question, can I play several different characters at a time? I want to play Guilty Gear because I like Happy Chaos. But I also want to play other characters. So should I just stick to a main or can i try every other character for a bit while mostly playing Happy Chaos?
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Question, can I play several different characters at a time? I want to play Guilty Gear because I like Happy Chaos. But I also want to play other characters. So should I just stick to a main or can i try every other character for a bit while mostly playing Happy Chaos?
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-tyrannical4607
My personal pet peeve in the world of fighting games is the mechanic of using MOTION CONTROL BUTTONS (Dpad movements or Left stick, or WASD) as part of an attack, like mortal kombat down down -blank- combos, i hate it so much, why must I crouch in order to TELEPORT
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My personal pet peeve in the world of fighting games is the mechanic of using MOTION CONTROL BUTTONS (Dpad movements or Left stick, or WASD) as part of an attack, like mortal kombat down down -blank- combos, i hate it so much, why must I crouch in order to TELEPORT
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-KJSmith2480
I'm a long time fighting game fan from the 80s and 90s. Real talk I deleted every fighting game for my console after watching. this video. Fighting games are no longer fun or original just rehashing old ideas. Thanks for the inspiration to pull the trigger.
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I'm a long time fighting game fan from the 80s and 90s. Real talk I deleted every fighting game for my console after watching. this video. Fighting games are no longer fun or original just rehashing old ideas. Thanks for the inspiration to pull the trigger.
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-SackTap69
never been a better time to start learning fighting games than RIGHT NOW! tons of new players on SF6, motion controls aren't necessary with the advent of modern controls, and the netcode is like butter. SF6 is the most accessible fighting game of all time.
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never been a better time to start learning fighting games than RIGHT NOW! tons of new players on SF6, motion controls aren't necessary with the advent of modern controls, and the netcode is like butter. SF6 is the most accessible fighting game of all time.
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-Spider-Man58527
I can never follow what's happening in a fight iv been doing boxing for a few years but I was stop doing it for ages than doing it again but I can never follow what people is doing wall there fighting unless someone tells me what's happening
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I can never follow what's happening in a fight iv been doing boxing for a few years but I was stop doing it for ages than doing it again but I can never follow what people is doing wall there fighting unless someone tells me what's happening
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-user-rb4xj8op9t
my first fighting game is smash bro ultimate but I still struggle with playing competitive since almost all of my matches ended up with me getting destroyed (hardcore users I need some practice partner not bots)
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my first fighting game is smash bro ultimate but I still struggle with playing competitive since almost all of my matches ended up with me getting destroyed (hardcore users I need some practice partner not bots)
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-ianflurrance8438
I have a two step method, buy the game, then play it. If you need someone to hold your hand and tell you it-s ok to play a video game you have some real deep problems you should address before you go outside.
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I have a two step method, buy the game, then play it. If you need someone to hold your hand and tell you it-s ok to play a video game you have some real deep problems you should address before you go outside.
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-pif5023
I used to play a lot of Tekken 3 when I was young then I completely forgot fighting game existed until recently I discovered Guilty Gear Strive. That game got me in an instant, I just knew I wanted to play it.
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I used to play a lot of Tekken 3 when I was young then I completely forgot fighting game existed until recently I discovered Guilty Gear Strive. That game got me in an instant, I just knew I wanted to play it.
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-WolfMoon351
I don-t know dude.
You say all these things and I done some of em myself and NOTHING got better.
I am still terrible at fighting games til this day.
This video isn-t really that helpful. =/
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I don-t know dude.
You say all these things and I done some of em myself and NOTHING got better.
I am still terrible at fighting games til this day.
This video isn-t really that helpful. =/
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-nagisashiota6110
just bought Steet Fughter 6 and gonna play a fighting game for the first time, thank you for this video. you changed my mind for the better in a few aspects and made me motivated, good jov
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just bought Steet Fughter 6 and gonna play a fighting game for the first time, thank you for this video. you changed my mind for the better in a few aspects and made me motivated, good jov
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-iPostal-xo8dn
this was a great video, I am definitely in this camp. Learning melee currently and anytime I'm down on myself, I just pull up some hype tournament sets and it gets me motivated again!
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this was a great video, I am definitely in this camp. Learning melee currently and anytime I'm down on myself, I just pull up some hype tournament sets and it gets me motivated again!
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-kazzykaioken8873
If you want to have a 'nice time' playing fighting games, you shouldnt be playing fighting games lmao. Fighting games are for competetive people who want to beat your ass. virtually
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If you want to have a 'nice time' playing fighting games, you shouldnt be playing fighting games lmao. Fighting games are for competetive people who want to beat your ass. virtually
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polygon
I wish video games had a system of major competition and minor competition. It could really help get new talent into the scene and allow the big gaming teams to scout potential players.
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I wish video games had a system of major competition and minor competition. It could really help get new talent into the scene and allow the big gaming teams to scout potential players.
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-yabs9642
i just got SF6 and my first fighter game since SC4 (i just button mashed as rafael) so i dont even count that. so thank you for this video! im def going to push myself to improve!
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i just got SF6 and my first fighter game since SC4 (i just button mashed as rafael) so i dont even count that. so thank you for this video! im def going to push myself to improve!
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-ishikami3631
getting away and come back to fighting games that save ur rank and mmr forever is the worse decision i took in my life (im getting spanked by lv 5000 sol baduys)-
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getting away and come back to fighting games that save ur rank and mmr forever is the worse decision i took in my life (im getting spanked by lv 5000 sol baduys)-
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-dababy7400
what do you listen to while you play fighting games music yt vids no videos on the side while you play all suggestions leave down below I'm cereus? (pls and thx u)
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what do you listen to while you play fighting games music yt vids no videos on the side while you play all suggestions leave down below I'm cereus? (pls and thx u)
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-bloom-mania
As someone whos been playing rythmn games for years now and trying to get into fighting games its weird how many of these apply to rythmn games as well
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As someone whos been playing rythmn games for years now and trying to get into fighting games its weird how many of these apply to rythmn games as well
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