LeeHarris
Smash Lord
This is not only to educate players on how to defeat someone using these tricks, but it is used as an argument AGAINST the TOs that ban this tactic. When someone thinks it should be banned, link them here and call them a noob.
So, it seems people are wanting to ban the IC infinites before they ever present a problem. One of the main reasons for this is that people fear that they will lose to an inferior opponent because they use a "gay" move. So, until the IC infinites actually present a problem, I'm making a list to educate people how to escape or avoid being caught.
This is an input thread, so post your tricks, and the reasonable ones will be added to the main post.
- Obvious one: if Nana dies, go all out. Popo by himself is much weaker and can't do any infinites. If she is isolated, attack her immediately.
- Be as douchey as possible.
- If you're up a stock or you have a significantly higher percentage, avoid the ICs and keep throwing projectiles (if you have them). The timer can be your friend.
- Counter pick a transforming / hazardous stage. Rainbow cruise, Brinstar, etc. They can only strike one level!
- After you build up damage with projectile users, use only attacks that are hard to punish or have low wind down with a combination of good shield knockback.
- Play Link or Toon Link and keep a bomb out. Nail the IC player with projectiles and throw your bomb when it is about to explode. Immediately pull out a new one. If they manage to grab you, the bomb will eventually explode and you'll be free.
- Play Falco and use lasers + side B to rack up damage and keep your distance. Go in for the kill when you see an opening or wait for the timer to run out.
etc.
These are viable tricks that myself and other pros use to defeat tactics like this. These will all work, even assuming that your opponent can pull this off all the way 100% of the time in a tournament setting. If it doesn't work, practice more.
So, it seems people are wanting to ban the IC infinites before they ever present a problem. One of the main reasons for this is that people fear that they will lose to an inferior opponent because they use a "gay" move. So, until the IC infinites actually present a problem, I'm making a list to educate people how to escape or avoid being caught.
This is an input thread, so post your tricks, and the reasonable ones will be added to the main post.
- Obvious one: if Nana dies, go all out. Popo by himself is much weaker and can't do any infinites. If she is isolated, attack her immediately.
- Be as douchey as possible.
- If you're up a stock or you have a significantly higher percentage, avoid the ICs and keep throwing projectiles (if you have them). The timer can be your friend.
- Counter pick a transforming / hazardous stage. Rainbow cruise, Brinstar, etc. They can only strike one level!
- After you build up damage with projectile users, use only attacks that are hard to punish or have low wind down with a combination of good shield knockback.
- Play Link or Toon Link and keep a bomb out. Nail the IC player with projectiles and throw your bomb when it is about to explode. Immediately pull out a new one. If they manage to grab you, the bomb will eventually explode and you'll be free.
- Play Falco and use lasers + side B to rack up damage and keep your distance. Go in for the kill when you see an opening or wait for the timer to run out.
etc.
These are viable tricks that myself and other pros use to defeat tactics like this. These will all work, even assuming that your opponent can pull this off all the way 100% of the time in a tournament setting. If it doesn't work, practice more.
