Recent content by Griffard

Thanks for this post! Some great stuff in here, especially (IMO) jab to clank with get up attack, WD d-tilt and pressing B to hop during cyclone. I also want to see more tech chase up-B. It can be used in plenty of situations. Luigi meta is close to taking a big leap I think.

Redd is right I think. Something you may not know is that you keep your down b charge if you didn't use aerial down b before you died. So a lot of the time you'll come back with it charged anyway. You may as well use the down b in a combo, for example getting a knock down and using down b...

Magi the monster. Almost reset against Taylor? dang.

I know you've already had the tournament, but it's never too late for advice! WD uptilt is good but some of your other advice for yourself confuses me. Watching the space in between you and your opponent is probably the best bet since you can more actively watch out for threats and openings. Jab...

You should make a Louisiana tournament in New Orleans or Baton Rouge if you come through. We're moderately active and our scene has been steadily growing.

^^ the big thing missing from your answer is that it has to be on a shielded opponent. Just whiffing will not let you go horizontal at all. You may get more drift from up-b'ing a light shield, but I'm not sure.

Wooooow KingPiano for biggest troll NA. What an awful 'argument'. Reminds me of people who say Climate change is imaginary because sometimes it's really cold/hot outside.

You rock Greg, and I'm excited to read the guide. Have a great trip! Just remember, no one truly retires from Melee ;)

Personally I imagine I'd benefit more from the type of thing you're already writing.. there are lots of beginner resources on the board already. To Luigi newcomers-- you will get a LOT out of taking notes and paying close attention to the move usage and techniques of the established Weegs...

Just because it hasn't been mentioned yet- you should never get downsmashed 0-60 by a Peach unless you maybe jumped from below while she's on a platform and you had tried to down air giving you a down press to keep getting blended. Luigi is a floatier character, and pressing up and out should...

Luigi and Ganondorf are momentum based characters. On a stage as small as Yoshi's, if either character keeps that pressure coming, it's hard to take it back. Vudujin did a fantastic job of positioning himself with dashes and turning around so his moves and wavedashes could cover options and come...

It's pretty tough. Something I can struggle with if I don't consciously remember/ decide to press down. I think you really have to almost anticipate being shined if you are very close to the ledge. Am I correct in thinking pressing down before you are directly on ledge will still put you on ledge?

Very cool stuff, love the missile cancels ;) not totally new though, I was busting these out to chase opponents at Paragon! I probably went a little too HAM with ledge cancels that tourney, but really wanted to get the spacing down. Thanks for the info on the empty pivot though dude, it's a big...

^^zack-amatac-ally. Throw that foot out while holding the stick in the direction of your super-quick wd and it catches them pretty often. Especially if you tilt that ish up.

I love getting the accidental dash attack on the side of the ledge and pressing forward with my momentum into up-air/chop. "I swear that one was on purpose" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)