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So I figured it would be interesting to have this kind of thread around to regroup all the small questions everyone has that don't always need their own thread.
You got a question about the good ol' Captain ? Ask here and everyone will do their best to answer.
FAQ :
What are Falcon's biggest strenghts and weaknesses ?
+Strong punish game
+Most stylish character in the game
+Good mobility
+Good juggle game
+Dash grab
+THE KNEE
+Landing moves feel satisfying in general
-Bad range
-relatively slim hitboxes
-Poor recovery
-lack of OOS options
-Bad neutral game, relies a lot on bait and punish
-Combo food
-Pikachu exists (seriously **** you Pikachu)
What are Falcon's best/worst matchups ?
While few people talk about their matchup experience it is generally agreed that Falcon struggles against Ness, Rosaluma, Sheik and Pikachu. He can hold his own against Diddy so that's a plus.
In a broader way of thinking : the bigger your opponent is, the easier time you'll have.
What AT do I need to master with Falcon ?
Not much really, Falcon is more about mastering your basics than throwing out ATs.
The only really useful one is foxtrot dance where you alternate foxtrots with dash dances.
Foxtrot : two consecutive dashes in the same direction
Dash dance : two consecutive dashes in the opposite direction.
So the input would look like this : **** etc where the * are short pauses.
Here's an mp3 done by Exor to help you find the good rhythm : https://soundcloud.com/jrzfinetv/foxtrotaudioaidsmash
OK so what basics do I need to master in order to be a good Falcon ?
Here is a non exhaustive list of things you can practice and read about :
-spacing (being precise with the moves you throw out)
-buffering and having a good flow (chaining your moves into another fluidly, knowing the timing of your moves)
-zoning (knowing where and when you should show your moves)
-mixups (using alternative moves to pierce your opponent's defense)
-being unpredictable
-adapting to the situation
-reading your opponent
-learning from your mistakes
-AND MOST OF ALL KEEP THINKING WHILE PLAYING, DONT TURN YOUR BRAIN OFF. AUTOPILOT IS AN INSULT TO FALCON AS AN F-ZERO CHAMPION
What are good secondaries for a Falcon main ?
Diddy Kong, or any character that doesn't require a lot of effort to get results.
Seriously though play whoever you want and most of all learn your matchups.
How do I approach against campers as Falcon ?
-Vary your moves, don't always go for a dash attack or dash grab. Alternate attacks with feints (dash roll, dash shield, empty jumps) and change your timings.
-Be patient and position yourself to your advantage. For example stay at dash grab range but don't rush in and wait for the opponent to do a mistake (dash grab can punish a lot of things)
-If you have the advantage don't approach, force the opponent to make the first move. If he doesn't want he'll lose by time out.
-Learn to powershield. Being consistent on powershielding projectiles negates a lot of the pressure that campers can apply and you can zone people out by simply walking and powershielding at them.
HELP I CAN'T DTHROW TO KNEE ?????
Chill, it's very percentage and character dependant so it's not always a true combo. In general you're better off with simply Uair/Nair or if the opponent likes airdodging then knee right after the airdodge.
I want to learn all of Falcon's combos.
That not a question.
As a Falcon player your feel for combos should come with experience but this thread right here is a good place to start.
You got a question about the good ol' Captain ? Ask here and everyone will do their best to answer.
FAQ :
What are Falcon's biggest strenghts and weaknesses ?
+Strong punish game
+Most stylish character in the game
+Good mobility
+Good juggle game
+Dash grab
+THE KNEE
+Landing moves feel satisfying in general
-Bad range
-relatively slim hitboxes
-Poor recovery
-lack of OOS options
-Bad neutral game, relies a lot on bait and punish
-Combo food
-Pikachu exists (seriously **** you Pikachu)
What are Falcon's best/worst matchups ?
While few people talk about their matchup experience it is generally agreed that Falcon struggles against Ness, Rosaluma, Sheik and Pikachu. He can hold his own against Diddy so that's a plus.
In a broader way of thinking : the bigger your opponent is, the easier time you'll have.
What AT do I need to master with Falcon ?
Not much really, Falcon is more about mastering your basics than throwing out ATs.
The only really useful one is foxtrot dance where you alternate foxtrots with dash dances.
Foxtrot : two consecutive dashes in the same direction
Dash dance : two consecutive dashes in the opposite direction.
So the input would look like this : **** etc where the * are short pauses.
Here's an mp3 done by Exor to help you find the good rhythm : https://soundcloud.com/jrzfinetv/foxtrotaudioaidsmash
OK so what basics do I need to master in order to be a good Falcon ?
Here is a non exhaustive list of things you can practice and read about :
-spacing (being precise with the moves you throw out)
-buffering and having a good flow (chaining your moves into another fluidly, knowing the timing of your moves)
-zoning (knowing where and when you should show your moves)
-mixups (using alternative moves to pierce your opponent's defense)
-being unpredictable
-adapting to the situation
-reading your opponent
-learning from your mistakes
-AND MOST OF ALL KEEP THINKING WHILE PLAYING, DONT TURN YOUR BRAIN OFF. AUTOPILOT IS AN INSULT TO FALCON AS AN F-ZERO CHAMPION
What are good secondaries for a Falcon main ?
Diddy Kong, or any character that doesn't require a lot of effort to get results.
Seriously though play whoever you want and most of all learn your matchups.
How do I approach against campers as Falcon ?
-Vary your moves, don't always go for a dash attack or dash grab. Alternate attacks with feints (dash roll, dash shield, empty jumps) and change your timings.
-Be patient and position yourself to your advantage. For example stay at dash grab range but don't rush in and wait for the opponent to do a mistake (dash grab can punish a lot of things)
-If you have the advantage don't approach, force the opponent to make the first move. If he doesn't want he'll lose by time out.
-Learn to powershield. Being consistent on powershielding projectiles negates a lot of the pressure that campers can apply and you can zone people out by simply walking and powershielding at them.
HELP I CAN'T DTHROW TO KNEE ?????
Chill, it's very percentage and character dependant so it's not always a true combo. In general you're better off with simply Uair/Nair or if the opponent likes airdodging then knee right after the airdodge.
I want to learn all of Falcon's combos.
That not a question.
As a Falcon player your feel for combos should come with experience but this thread right here is a good place to start.
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