New player to SC series

[Gurimmjaw]

Hey whats up everyone? Been lurking these forums for a few days and decided to make an account here. I was able to get SC5 few days ago from PSN store since it was really cheap. I never played any other Soul Calibur games aside from a bit of Soul Calibur 2. I play many fighters. MK, Injustice, SF, DoA, Tekken, Guilty Gear, Blazblue and VF. What I like about SC is that it completely different from other fighting games using weapons which I find really awesome.

I don't have a main in SC5 yet but I been liking Pyrrha, Algol, Mitsurugi, Ivy, Natsu, Viola, Patroklos, Ezio, Tira, Maxi, and Xiba. I could really use some help understanding how the game works cause im lost at the moment. From my time playing the game I love it so far.

Im also on the PS3.

 

[Mage]

Welcome to the site!

The best place to start off is by reading through this thread: http://8wayrun.com/threads/8wr-general-directory.5884/

It has general information about SCV such as how the notation system works (e.g. 2A+B) and other cool guides to help you learn more. You can review the site rules at any time here: http://8wayrun.com/threads/welcome-new-members-read-this-first.7284/

And finally, if you want to find some people to play against then why don't you add your PSN name to this list and try to find others in your region? http://8wayrun.com/threads/psn-xbl-online-player-list.10201/

If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to shoot me a PM.

 

[Gurimmjaw]

Welcome to the site!

The best place to start off is by reading through this thread: http://8wayrun.com/threads/8wr-general-directory.5884/

It has general information about SCV such as how the notation system works (e.g. 2A+B) and other cool guides to help you learn more. You can review the site rules at any time here: http://8wayrun.com/threads/welcome-new-members-read-this-first.7284/

And finally, if you want to find some people to play against then why don't you add your PSN name to this list and try to find others in your region? http://8wayrun.com/threads/psn-xbl-online-player-list.10201/

If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to shoot me a PM.

Thanks for the links! I do already know how the notations work as it similar as how other 3D fighters have the notations. Like 33 would mean down/forward 3 times. And Soul Calibur using the buttons as A, B, K, and G. So one of the Pyrrha's attacks would be 66b.

Though I'll be sure to look over all this information as this will be really helpful to me.

Also I do have one question. Not sure how to execute a move that has a star next to it. And also what is this backstep I hear about? confused what it is.

 

[CappuccinoJak]

Also I do have one question. Not sure how to execute a move that has a star next to it. And also what is this backstep I hear about? confused what it is.

stars just mean go to neutral (via bringing your stick/pad to 5), it's mostly just a slight pause. so for you would just do 2362 and pause a sec then do whatever move comes after. backtep is just 44

 

[Party Wolf]

Thanks for the links! I do already know how the notations work as it similar as how other 3D fighters have the notations. Like 33 would mean down/forward 3 times. And Soul Calibur using the buttons as A, B, K, and G. So one of the Pyrrha's attacks would be 66b.

Though I'll be sure to look over all this information as this will be really helpful to me.

Also I do have one question. Not sure how to execute a move that has a star next to it. And also what is this backstep I hear about? confused what it is.

33 is d/f twice. Numbers are ALWAYS directions in this game, not factors. Star in the command lists for SCV is just nuetral (aka 5 in SC notation). Backstep is pretty cool too.