Recent content by Dpete

Looks good. Curious to your thoughts on DHD. Perhaps I'm overlooking some results, but I feel like he should be in the Mixed/Mixed group. Also, how does everyone feel about Olimar? If Pit is considered to have Good Theory, I have a hard time saying Olimar is Mixed Theory.

Terrible results for Yoshi at Evo. I was holding out hope that someone would emerge from the depths, but it's looking more and more like Yoshi is barely a threat in the current meta.

The answer there is obvious, which is why just using results alone would be naive. Actually, I think Wario is a bad example; Abadango had a decent enough showing at Evo that I think should bump Wario up in people's minds, at least a bit. I'll bring Yoshi back to the table as a better example...

The lack of Yoshi at the top of Evo is not surprising, but the fact that top players continue to rate him so highly is. His neutral is among the worst of this threats list, his grab and throw game is terrible, and he has trouble killing. Don't get me wrong, he has some solid strengths: his...

Also, I noticed as the game progressed, you stopped using Neutral B as much, which made shields even safer for Ally.

Short Hop Air Dodge. Yoshi has a ton of options after the air dodge ends but before he hits the ground, most commonly Nair.

SHAD his dash approaches, probably followed up best by Nair.

I did not know about acting right after the bounce from the air, thanks. In regards to teching, how often are the highest level players going to react quick enough? Just from personal experience playing and watching mid-level games, these bounces are rarely teched. Given the frequency I see...

It doesn't look like a true combo, but SHAD Uair possibly strings into Utilt combos at low percents as well. Positioning of the SHAD Uair is important, making sure the front hitboxes of Utilt connect. You're looking at a sweet 0-50% on some characters. Looks like at early percents SHAD Uair...

I've been on a Short-Hop Air Dodge (SHAD) kick lately. Specifically, SHAD -> Nair or SHAD -> Neutral B for mixups are strong approach options. Also, it is a nice defensive option against rushdown in neutral.

Well, I haven't pulled it off yet, but SHAD UpB theoretically is a way to counter rolls attempting to avoid SHAD aerials. It's just another option. Also, empty SHADs could possibly be used for mindgames and gauging reactions. What are the downsides to constantly spamming SHAD?

I feel like SHAD could be the defining part of Yoshi's meta that needs to be further explored. We all know how effective SHAD Nair can be, but other characters can do similar things. It's the amount of options Yoshi has out of SHAD that sets him apart. I've seen on this board people suggesting...

Heh, seems we're all saying the same thing, but with varying degrees of optimism. Yoshi boards: "We're around the 15th best character, it's the end of the world." ROB boards: "Someone put us in the Top 15?!!?!? Party time!!!11!!" Truth.

But you're the one yelling it from the rafters, so I chose to address it to you. Anyone else who thinks Yoshi is not good is more than welcome to chime in. I haven't seen any of those matches, though I do know Holy has been putting in work with ROB. Are videos up of them? Fear the Beep Boop! :D...

While I applaud you for going against groupthink, @Sinister Slush, it really feels like you are overplaying Yoshi's weaknesses and ignoring his strengths. I'm not going to argue that you're wrong, because I'm sure you have way more experience than me, but I would like to point out most...