Might be how you're approaching the match mentally. With close range you have to gear yourself to think 3-4 moves ahead. It's not what you're doing right at the moment that matters, it's what you're setting up.
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Mr.MeatHook
Come onnnnnnn, pick Aeon....
Age_of_Truth
How are you with frame data? I think close-range sparring can often come down to frame knowledge. Longer range characters rely more on spacing and talent imo. (I play short range btw)
damn-I-Suck
I'm not terrible with frames, but I'm no expert either. I know most of the frames for my characters, but not all. I think the reason I favor long range is because It seems like spacing is my main strength as a player. When I tried to play Pat, I did more whiffing than anything else. Could it be that I'm too conditioned for range?