Recent content by DiverseStyle

I don't know why I haven't done this already, since this is the most essential thing I would need from this forum. I've tried numerous other characters to try and make up for Shulk's shortcomings, but in the end, I don't feel comfortable with any character but Shulk, so at this point, it's Shulk...

Thanks; what would you suggest against projectiles that Heel Slide can't get under, like PK Fire for example?

Hello all, a Shulk main here who's interested in picking up Bayo despite the social stigma the community has given her, even after the patch. I'd like an opinion on a few things: 1. What are Bayo's best OoS options when the opponent is too far away for a Witch Twist to connect? 2. What are the...

This matchup has been annoying for me too. Monado poser aside, how should you be reacting after shielding Kirby's Dair? Is there enough time to shield-grab before the U-tilt can hit, or should you roll away? Or is there like no landing lag on Kirby's Dair that he can even grab you if you roll...

On the note of punishing, Jerm uploaded a great video on Air Slash OoS.

I feel you, it's something I've struggled with for so long, Shulk's aerials being so easily shield-grabbed. It's kind of a contradiction because, ooh look at the range of that Fair and Nair, how can you not keep throwing them out!? As for being shield-grabbed, that brings me to my next...

Hey Shulk crew, it's been a while! Haven't been around, but I'm perpetually trying to improve my Shulk, even if I'm still stuck on the 3DS. So I came across a few quirky things that maybe you already know about, but if not, let me know your thoughts (I apologize for the poor recordings)...

You're right, I dont remember the matchup being that hard before, it's just the recent run-in with that fast dash grabs and my inexperience spacing. And Diddy's not a problem at all without his throws so I'll follow you on that one. DI-ing after the throw was actually the first place I went to...

I haven't really noticed anything like this, at least on here, yet, but recently I've been having massive trouble with characters that are crazy with throws like :4falcon: or :4diddy: who use their d-throws to start crazy combos and rack up huge damage. Attempting to spot-dodging the grabs...

Thanks for the answers guys, great advice. My main problem was that characters like :4falcon: dash grab really fast and I was having trouble reacting. But I will space with :4shulk:'s F-air and watch how other Shulks handle the matchup, thanks!

I know I need days to rest. Can't handle those Smash hangovers.

Is rolling/spot dodging effective at all against players that love throwing?

Fair enough, so what's the best general way to avoid people who like to grab a lot? I know Tomahawking is a good technique, is there anything other general tip?

So after reading up on competitive terms and techniques from the Academy, I understand that DI or SDI/hitstun shuffling is used to escape from combos and I understand how it's supposed to be performed but I'm having trouble finding practical examples, namely what General direction you should DI...

Mainly just :4diddy:. I can pretty much adapt to any character as :4shulk: but that monkey's just a slippery little bugger. Granted it's my own lack of understanding of dealing with the matchup, but too often it's just slip, slip, grab, grab, monkey tail.