Basic Q&A Thread

[Solo]

Actually, I could make this. Just like a general overview of what each character is like. Not super specific, just things like playstyle, difficulty, what they excel at, quirks, issues, etc. Like a reference for newer players. I love things that just give general information without getting too specific. You've inspired me sir.

Difficulty could be two things: Execution reliance(what people usually refer to when using this word), and the difficulty to win a match with the character when another person knows the match up.

 

[Mr.MeatHook]

Difficulty could be to things: Execution reliance(what people usually refer to when using this word), and the difficulty to win a match with the character when another person knows the match up.

Thank you. A good example would be Aeon. Simple execution, but you're in for a hell of a time if they know the matchup. However his juggling combos can be a little difficult for beginner players.

 

[igniz13]

That would be a great thing to have. Every fighting game should have things like this just so new players can get an idea of what to expect from a char and any hidden tricks that may highlight the value of a char to a player who might otherwise never know.

 

[11R1CH11]

I can't figure out how to stun. When I strike, my attacks either get blocked or I completely knock the opponent down [which isn't always the preferred thing]. How do I stun and punish? I seem to get punished a lot and I can't figure out how they do it.

 

[Reave]

I can't figure out how to stun. When I strike, my attacks either get blocked or I completely knock the opponent down [which isn't always the preferred thing]. How do I stun and punish? I seem to get punished a lot and I can't figure out how they do it.

It depends on the move. Certain moves have a stun on Normal Hit like Phyrra's stab. Other moves only stun on Counter Hit like Leixia's 1A. You just have to either go through your characters movelist on normal hit and counter hit to see how properties change or stay the same between the different scenarios.

http://calibur.8wayrun.com/wiki/index/
For punishing you can look at the Wiki (which coincidentally tells you what moves stun and under which condition) to learn your characters frames. Once you have those semi memorized then you can move on to characters that give you a problem and learn how to punish them.