Social Falco Social (Where We Prefer The Air And The Points Don't Matter!)

[LiteralGrill]

I saw we didn't have one here so I thought I could give us a proper social thread so Falco players can come together and interact!

It's pretty simple. Just don't break any smash boards rules and let us all get to know each other a bit and socialize. Feel free to introduce yourself or start a conversation!

 

[TTTTTsd]

It's funny....do we really prefer the air at this point?

I think FOX thrives more there than Falco does....Falco's grounded game is a lot better than Fox's. The most air I do with Falco is some UpAir followups after D-Throw into Dash attack if I know my opponent isn't gonna react (their only options are jump away or airdodge), and Backair for offstage/followup kills.

I guess I'll introduce myself, I wanted to play this char on 3DS and onward but he felt yuck, then I got a GC controller and it fell into place, I felt like I had better control of his options. The 3DS controls really did not do this character any favors (ironically it's how I felt about Dr. Mario. I got a C-Stick with him and now his throw game feels legitimately ****ing absurd but that's another discussion entirely).

I guess I'll start by saying I can NOT wait to unlock the Void Reflector custom move because I feel like it's going to be crucial in certain matchups, especially Villager. He likes to pocket reflected projectiles? Well, let's just make them not exist!

 

[Legend Vermillion]

I guess I'll introduce myself, I wanted to play this char on 3DS and onward but he felt yuck, then I got a GC controller and it fell into place, I felt like I had better control of his options. The 3DS controls really did not do this character any favors (ironically it's how I felt about Dr. Mario. I got a C-Stick with him and now his throw game feels legitimately ****ing absurd but that's another discussion entirely).

I dont have WiiU version yet and I have always been thinking Falco would be much better in that version with a GC controller, happy to see this thought coming true

 

[NotAnAdmin]

NotAnAdmin.

Long time lurker, Smash fan and gaming fiend.

I usually just go with the flow when it comes to picking a main. This is actually the 1st time I've thought about playing a spacey.
I always thought Falco was the coolest Star Fox character. My first try for a Smash 4 main was Wii Fit Trainer, but I found Falco, and I saw the light.
Also have a Jiggs, Link, and Ike secondaries, I only play them when I need to play the match-up a bit better or to screw around...

Since then I've started working on getting good with these guys.
I have both versions but since the GC controller on Wii U is better I will continue playing there, Now I can finish Strange Journey haha. If I play on 3DS it will just be for testing.
AtomicRobotic on Wii U because Nintendo won't let me put Admin in my name add me, I play mostly on weekends but if I have time I may set up and hit the lab.

 

[Breadloaf]

Wow, this thread sure is active.

 

[Metalbro]

I decided I'd pick up Falco as a secondary. I really like him in this game.

 

[Mythra]

Most active social thread ever

Anyway, Im also trying to add Falco to my mains... or at least secondaries; It was very enjoyable in Brawl and I want to find that "aerial fun" again

...and spike everything with down aerial of course

 

[WolfieXVII ❂]

I came here out of pity for @ Ffamran ;p
How are Falcos MUs shaping up?
Any salvageable data you guys can spare?
Cuz I have a friend who uses Falco and it would be great to have a hard counter for it.

 

[Ffamran]

I came here out of pity for @ Ffamran ;p
How are Falcos MUs shaping up?
Any salvageable data you guys can spare?
Cuz I have a friend who uses Falco and it would be great to have a hard counter for it.

... Well, there are the stickied threads about stuff on Falco and there's this that I gave to a recent thread and I'm too lazy to re-write:

Sorry for the late reply, but I was busy. Anyway, we have several resources for you to learn more about Falco.

For one, take a look at @Illuvial's guide on Falco: Personally, I prefer the air!.

We also have videos for you to watch players like @BltzZ, @Charhazzard, and @gameplayzero to learn or reference off of: Good Falco videos?.

If you want to practice with some of the Falco mains, then check out @ NotAnAdmin 's NNID/FC sharing thread: Anyone want to share NNID's or Friend codes?.

On combos, approaches, and such, we have this thread: Falco: Approaches and Combo/Strings by @ Legend Vermillion .

@Bonk! has a thread specifically on Falco Phantasm being used as a good read meteor by hitting an opponent while they're trying to recover: Phantasm Spike!.

Similar to Bonk!'s thread, recently, @Izaw found out about frame canceling which is an advanced technique that makes Falco's Dair a heavy punish. It's not something to focus entirely on, but it's something to remember for later. Here's the thread: Falco Dair Cancel.

Also, I am working on Falco's moveset data. It might seem a bit complex at first, but you can use it to check Falco's move damages, frame speed, etc. For now, I'm still setting it up the more detailed parts while the datasheet is up if you just want to look at that, so expect updates. Here's a link to the thread which is one of the stickied threads: I'll Take The Sky Any Day; Falco Moveset Data.

To give another shout out, @Onehandbackhand is working on an in-depth look at Falco as well.

I will lock this thread since there's not much to continue off of. So, start learning, reading, watching, and searching. Welcome aboard.

Edit: Oh, and @Jtails has a good video to learn the basics about Falco.

 

[WolfieXVII ❂]

... Well, there are the stickied threads about stuff on Falco and there's this that I gave to a recent thread and I'm too lazy to re-write:

Awesome thanks :3

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

This is a social thread.

Hi friends! If any not-Falco mains wanna try their hand against one on Wii U, don't hesitate to ask me as I'll be on a wired connection approximately the day Apex 2015 starts! Woohoo!

 

[Ffamran]

This is a social thread.

Hi friends! If any not-Falco mains wanna try their hand against one on Wii U, don't hesitate to ask me as I'll be on a wired connection approximately the day Apex 2015 starts! Woohoo!

Check out this thread too for NNID/FC sharing with Falco mains: http://smashboards.com/threads/anyone-want-to-exchange-nnids-or-friend-codes.386513/.

 

[McKnightlíght]

This is a social thread.

Hi friends! If any not-Falco mains wanna try their hand against one on Wii U, don't hesitate to ask me as I'll be on a wired connection approximately the day Apex 2015 starts! Woohoo!

We should play sometime, I need to get some Sonic v Falco experience. (also maybe Zelda, don't tell the Zelda boards I use Sonic please)

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

We should play sometime, I need to get some Sonic v Falco experience. (also maybe Zelda, don't tell the Zelda boards I use Sonic please)

Your secret is safe with me. We could if you want, but I will warn you that Sonic is my absolute most dreaded matchup; I don't know if I can handle the mental gymnastics needed to fight with Mr. GOTTA GO FAST when I'm Falco.

 

[PSIBoy]

Hello, I'm PSIBoy! Just picked up Falco as a fun character. Pretty good with him, but looking for improvement, so you'll mainly find me stalking these boards a lot.

 

[McKnightlíght]

Your secret is safe with me. We could if you want, but I will warn you that Sonic is my absolute most dreaded matchup; I don't know if I can handle the mental gymnastics needed to fight with Mr. GOTTA GO FAST when I'm Falco.

Can you play tonight? I'll take it easy on you (not really, I just suck).

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

Can you play tonight? I'll take it easy on you (not really, I just suck).

Not tonight, I'm busy(playing Ace Attorney.) Feel free to add me though, and I'll get back to you maybe tomorrow!

 

[McKnightlíght]

Not tonight, I'm busy(playing Ace Attorney.) Feel free to add me though, and I'll get back to you maybe tomorrow!

My NNID: EvanMcKnight

 

[Ffamran]

I would like to remind everyone that we have a thread for sharing NNID/FC with Falco mains, so if you want to fight them, then add them. Now, whether or not they're available is another story. Link to thread: http://smashboards.com/threads/anyone-want-to-exchange-nnids-or-friend-codes.386513/.

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

My NNID: EvanMcKnight

Thank you. :3


I demand this thread stop being dead and boring and be fun and exciting!

Who wants to talk about not-Falco? Anyone? :D


...anyone?

 

[Ffamran]

Well, there's the new Star Fox game coming out for Wii U sometime this year before Zelda Wii U and next week or how many days, Majora's Mask and the New 3DS is coming out. Oh, and someone mentioned, I believe if I read correctly, that Xenoblade Chronicles for the New 3DS is coming out on April 10th.

 

[McKnightlíght]

Thank you. :3


I demand this thread stop being dead and boring and be fun and exciting!

Who wants to talk about not-Falco? Anyone? :D


...anyone?

Not all threads can be the Zelda social :/

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

Not all threads can be the Zelda social :/

Doesn't mean we have to be boring either. :/ What do you want some Falco newb to think of us as, the guys who are super cool and stylish like the bird himself, or a bunch of lames who talk about nerdy things like "match ups" and "frame data" while winning tournies because we discovered how to beat hoo hah?

 

[Ffamran]

We could be both which is what it seems like if there was more activity here.

 

[McKnightlíght]

I wish I liked Falco in this game I like him in Melee :D

 

[Ffamran]

I wish I liked Falco in this game I like him in Melee :D

GET OUT, HEATHEN!

I just realized that: "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?", would fit Falco so much especially considering that machinima of Falco with Samuel L. Jackson's voice and quotes from Pulp Fiction.

 

[McKnightlíght]

GET OUT, HEATHEN!

I just realized that: "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?", would fit Falco so much especially considering that machinima of Falco with Samuel L. Jackson's voice and quotes from Pulp Fiction.

I'm also sorry that I'm making you moderate more than a post a day.

 

[G-Guy]

Hey Guys!

I have decided to pick up one of my favorite Brawl characters again. At first I didn't really flew smoothly with him, but I feel rather confident with him now.
As I progressed with my training, I usually don't have to worry about my own hide most of the time and I guess I should be thankful for that.
I don't really now why I havn't picked him up sooner, because I usually prefer the air, but now that I have, I feel like it's time for a little payback.

All right, enough with the intro, I'm gonna have to back off!

;-)

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

I love you G-Guy. <3

 

[WolfieXVII ❂]

*bump
Maybe one day a whole bunch of people decide to use Falco
One day...

 

[G-Guy]

Personally I like how people are flocking to Diddy, Shiek, ZSS and co. It satisfies me to beat them with such an underrated character like Falco every time. :-)

That outts the way, I found a strange "glitch" with Falco. I do lack the means to record it properly, so maybe an explanation will do instead.

OK, so I wanted to surprise my enemy by chasing him off stage with a phantasm. For recovery, I of course chose to Djump and then FireBird back to the stage. HOWEVER Falco got pushed away from the stage while charging the Fire Bird.

I was puzzled, to say the least.

 

[Zionaze]

speaking of glitches, If Falco D-throws Cpt Falcon near the edge of the stage he gets a weak stage spike and catches many off guard

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

It's quiet in here.....too quiet......waaaaaaay to quiet

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

It's quiet in here.....too quiet......waaaaaaay to quiet

Guess what birds evolved from?


dinosaurs

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

Guess what birds evolved from?


dinosaurs

So evolution proves that Falco's race, at one point of time, originated from Planet Sauria?

Mind blown.....

 

[G-Guy]

So evolution proves that Falco's race, at one point of time, originated from Planet Sauria?

Mind blown.....

you know how Falco used to be the leader of a gang? and remember that he was missing completely in adventures?

yeah, he just didn't want to bump into his old gang of friggin flyin dinosaurs

 

[Captain Rage Quit 69]

you know how Falco used to be the leader of a gang? and remember that he was missing completely in adventures?

yeah, he just didn't want to bump into his old gang of friggin flyin dinosaurs

guys this is canon



trust me I played adventures for an hour and youtubed the rest

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

you know how Falco used to be the leader of a gang? and remember that he was missing completely in adventures?

yeah, he just didn't want to bump into his old gang of friggin flyin dinosaurs

Personally I prefer the non-canon theory that Falco actually devolved during Adventures and was one of them flying dinosaur things that Fox rode. So in Adventures, Fox was riding Falco in the sky.

He re-evolved in time for Assault.

If evolution in Star Fox is true, then Andross and Andrew and all those monkeys must be humans before evolving this making us ancestors of Andross. Therefore, the Star Fox series is a historical account of life before humans evolved!!

 

[Forty4]

I've decided on Falco as a tertiary character, so I guess I'll ask some general questions:
What is Falco good at? What does he struggle with? What are some combos and kill setups? Does he require a lot of dedication a la Peach? Thanks in advance and I guess I could ask for some general tips as well.

 

[Zionaze]

Falco is probably the most honest character in Smash 4. He plays like a boxer going in and out striking when you can.
I think Falco's pretty good at gimping and baiting opponents. His B-air is in my opinion, the BEST B-air in the game. Frame 3, Lagless, does a hefty chunk of dmg, and murders at 80% near the ledge if sweet spotted.
People seem to struggle getting kills with Falco or find it hard to approach.
D-throw is your best friend, sets up so many options for you to play around with.
Falco isn't technical at all compared to Peach so he should be easier for you to pick up.
Don't be afraid of using both the lazers and reflector. They both have their uses, lazers to force an approach, and reflector to change the momentum of the game.

Speaking of hard to approach, I don't see many Falco players implementing the SH Airdodge Nair Cancel as a mean of approach. It honestly needs to be researched a lot more.