How do I get better at 2d fighter?

Post by **jEckt** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:38 pm

I'm a fan of 2d fighting galore (ever since sf2 on the good old snes)...
however how much I practice (and I have practice lots) I'm always at the losing end...

Specifically, for dreamcast's third strike... i think i have practicing on the system for a month or so... still no improvement...
Any moves I try in training averages around 65% success rate (vs computer a 50% success rate, vs human a 35% success rate); I can't even super jump (down, up) properly... although I can parry like an average player... any other move seems like button mashing for me...

I'm not even gonna talk about combos...

any other game (3d fighters, mmorpg, fps, puzzle, etc.) with enough practice I see improvement, however 2d fighters has always been a mystery...

what am I doing wrong, what should i be doing to improve?

Post by **instant_classic** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:56 pm

hmm, try using ascii fight pad, or any arcade pad. ive always found it easier playing fighters with 6 buttons right in front of me rather than 4 & 2 shoulder buttons.

Post by **raztat** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:17 pm

I suck at 2d fighters, but im just getting into them maybe thats why. I got an arcade stick on the genesis and it feels weird using it since I didnt grow up in arcades.

Post by **Flak Beard** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:27 pm

I feel your pain. I've always tried to get into 2D fighters, but I am horrible at them.

Post by **jEckt** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:47 pm

i play somewhat better when an arcade stick is available... however why can't I perform the same (or close to it) on the basic controller when some other joe can use it?

more importantly, why do I like 2d fighter when I suck at it?

Post by **HoboJoe** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:49 pm

Tip #1: Button mash your way to fame.

Tip #2: Once you feel good that you've accomplished something, learn all the moves and practice.

Tip #3: When all else fails, refer to tip #1.

This mostly works against computers...humans are smarter....supposedly....

Post by **raztat** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:52 pm

lol nice tips.

Post by **vlame** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:17 am

practice until you get it right. dont try ps2 controllers they suck, sat or dc.

Post by **pocket** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:39 am

Block, always block. It took years to break the offence only habit. Defence works.

Post by **vlame** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:49 am

pocket wrote:Block, always block. It took years to break the offence only habit. Defence works.

and in snk games please roll or evade.