Recent content by Osric

Why is this even a discussion about l-cancelling now? L-cancelling is lame. It only serves to artificially raise the skill floor while doing nothing to the skill ceiling. I don't think anyone wants l-cancelling back they just want the effect of l-cancelling back on all moves. No harder for...

I've been lurking for a while now and this has been something that I've wanted to talk about. Hopefully I can mention some of the things you had in mind. I was reading this thread a while ago and noticed a lot of people comparing smash to other fighters, especially insofar as it pertains to...

You could always map a+b to another button (x, y, L2, R1, etc). That way people have the option of keeping default controls and doing the simultaneous press or mapping a button they don't use for anything else.

Keep hosting, bro. You guys are the only thing keeping me playing the game. And yeah, I played all MK. Jive was DK and Saxy was Olimar. And I'll try to bring more people out in the future. ^Rob_G, Solarskurge, Thinkaman, and a few others wanted to come but couldn't make it. Nice to see...

I think what you're saying in terms of hitstun, faster gameplay, and less effective defensive options is basically what most people want. Just to clarify my position, I'm not saying that Smash should BECOME a traditional fighter or anything that isn't definitively Smash, just that it could...

Have you guys played Project M? Lucario basically has a meter mechanic in that game and it certainly isn't silly or outrageous. I guess you could say the same about Wario's Waft, although it's only time based.

Thanks for the reply. I didn't think most people considered SC a traditional fighter due to 8 way run and ring-outs, but whatever. I was initially going to say that a low/mid/high system would be cool, but, as you pointed out, I realized it would be impossible for Bowser to duck under a MK...

I pretty much agree with everything in the OP, but I'll try to add a few things of a slightly different flavor. I'm going to preface this by saying that my experience is really only with Soul Calibur (admittedly not a traditional fighter), but I still have a few ideas to throw out...

I'm approaching it pessimistically. That way, it'll either meet my expectations or I'll be pleasantly surprised. Until then, though, I'll be playing Brawl Minus and Project M. So much more fun than regular Brawl.

So uh, I'll still come if someone can pick me up at SLU.

I think there's a sweet spot between Melee and Brawl. I really like the "chess" mentality of Brawl, but I agree that defensive options need to be less effective and offensive options need to be more rewarding. I feel like we could just find a common ground for hit-stun, make shielding options...

I'll come if I can get a ride.

Fellow Redditor?

I think I'm going to stay back too. Last weekend actually put me behind in a few of my classes. Pretty lame, I know. Good luck to you guys that are going.

Good old St. Louis.