3 months of practice and no results

[Phaiyte]

You shouldn't be dealing with any "advanced techniques" until you get a better grasp of the game first. Basics first always. Without them you don't have **** going for you.

 

[Sixth-Sense]

So I lost my enemy (brother) because he was too frustrated to loose almost every game He doesn't want to play against me anymore

I'd like to share some real advice man

first off, HELP your brother, don't just beat him constantly, try to help him, bc from what i've read he's actually interested in the game, and if he's your little bro then its normal that he'll get pissed and not want to play, just don't take it overboard bc then he will never want to play (happened to me, good thing PM has my bro interested though)

On another note, when it comes to AT's, its what everyone else says. When i started out, i was the worst in my casual group but i got better at the mental game (without AT's) then i started practicing when i had the chance, and almost everyday i tried to watch videos of competitive players and i was amazed at how fast they were (i was watching 2003 vids lol) after i got a little better and started canceling i was #1 in the group, and they never really beat me, but i try to incorporate strategies that i've seen so many times like wavedashing back, Dashdancing to wait and fake out attacks, etc. basically its not just learning them but also using them in your movement

 

[9Kplus1]

stop using ATs and stop practicing

have fun when you play since you're obviously not atm

see what changes

Just wanna say that adhering yourself to this advice can ultimately be very fruitful. Having started off as a casual myself, I can genuinely say that neglecting practice and understanding that, at the end of the day, Smash will always be a video game, is likely to yield progressive (and positive, for that matter) results.

Also, if you hope to get into the tourney scene at some point (and I'm assuming you do), then, IMO, it's best to focus on "training" with someone more committed to the Smash scene; simply put, find someone or a group of people you can inquire about getting better--someone who can give you solid, helpful advice based on the matches you play with them. There's that, or you can teach your brother how to play (although, I wouldn't recommend it, as, from personal experience, simply sweeping this problem under the rug will only postpone your progression as a player; you'll still have problems with combating that 'casual' mindset, and *can* be overcome by someone who plays similarly).

 

[mecawe]

Yes I actually do this, but it's a bit frustrating because I just can't L cancel and do other AT's without thinking. But the result is SO MUCH better when I just focus on having the momentum. It'll come with time.. Also I have the opportunity to join weeklies in my city, but do you think players are friendly with noob begginers or they don't gaf in general? Just don't want to get a noob reputation for starting.

 

[mYzeALot]

You should definitely go to any tournaments you can and just play people in friendlies. Don't be afraid to ask them what you are doing wrong, or if they have any tips on what to do for you.

 

[Saito]

So I lost my enemy (brother) because he was too frustrated to loose almost every game He doesn't want to play against me anymore

Have fun with the CPU.

kek.

 

[mecawe]

Have fun with the CPU.

kek.

Actually I'm having more fun comboing and practicing claw on the lvl3 cpu than ever before. Being able to do more and more in game what my head thinks is a pure joy.

 

[DrinkingFood]

3.0 cpus will be much smarter and able to DI, so there's that.