A few small questions...

[Thee Incubus]

OK!

First, I'm a huge Captain Falcon user and am trying to improve my game as there's a tourney coming up at my Gamestop with Brawl's release.

So, I have a few questions.

First, do most pros/ decent players use the C-stick? If so should I alter my game to try and include it? What benefits does it hold for Captain Falcon?

Second, I find my smash Dair tends to be used in a fast fall. Tips on Short Hop with SDair w/o fast falling? This often has me SD if I try and spike because I fast fall with the Dair and I die :D.

Third, If I am activating my shield in an attempt to L-Cancel, and am I pressing L/R too late?

Also, general tips are appreciated as well. I've been watching alot of those combo vids. Great stuff!

Thanks.

 

[elvenarrow3000]

1) There's no reason not to use the C-stick. Not only do smashes come out faster, but your aerials are more easily spaced and you don't risk double jumping or fastfalling.

2) Use the C-stick, or start the dair as you're rising. You can't fastfall before the peak of your jump.

3) You're holding it too long, dunno about the timing. Do you actually L-cancel?

 

[Thee Incubus]

I'm trying to get it all back.