A Prescription From A Friend: A List Of Guides To View

[Baby_Sneak]

Hey guys! I know we all know that doc Mario is a very fundamental-based character and if you didn't know, then now you do. He has nothing for you to abuse or rely on to win. Everything he has needs to be properly used or death is in order.
So knowing that, I decided to include a bunch of guides to help young doc mains learn fighting game fundamentals and basics, as well as attitude and goals. So, without further adieu, I present my lengthy list of guides I recommend to you all!

http://smashboards.com/threads/how-to-improve-a-compilation.106060/ A excellent series of tips on many different areas on smash

http://smashboards.com/threads/how-to-play-an-in-depth-look-at-the-metagame-1st-revision.96060/ A piece on understanding the meta game, tier lists, and mental work.

http://smashboards.com/threads/playing-to-learn.176650/ A guide that is about proper training, psychology, and advanced fighting game concepts.

http://smashboards.com/threads/keep-losing-try-this.160643/ simple. If you lose a lot, go here.

http://smashboards.com/threads/brickwalls-and-traps-the-keys-to-victory.183816/ A simple guide detailing zoning and using your position and moves to create nigh-unavoidable traps.

http://smashboards.com/threads/some-rules-i-followed-to-get-better-by-luninspectra.73021/ A introspective and experience-based guide by lininspectra.

http://shoryuken.com/2008/07/21/mental-toughness/ Here's something from a more established website known as Shoryuken.com. This website has a ton of fundamental footsie-based guides and readings for any fighting game player. Here is one of their many guides which discusses something not spoken on much.
Many more guides to come.

http://sonichurricane.com/?page_id=1702 the holy grail of footsies. Go here to learn how to not get hit and hit the opponent at the same time.

 

[sjb.dario]

Thanks for the post! Guides like these should allow Doc players to develop their own unique style of fighting.

 

[Baby_Sneak]

Thanks for the support!

 

[BoTastic!]

You're awesome, thanks for sharing these resources!

 

[Baby_Sneak]

No problem, always wanting to help!

 

[CasteHappy//]

I really needed this, nice post!

 

[Baby_Sneak]

Good for you bro!

 

[sjb.dario]

I've been reading some of this for a while now, but I haven't read all of the posted guides, yet. However, I do find it interesting that nearly all of the guides boil it down to observation.

It seems like such an obvious trait that you should know, but many low-mid level players seem to forget about this when they play (myself included). I've recently gotten into habit of studying my opponent's habits and choice of movement/approach. With that, I also expanded my options of movement so that I don't just blindly charge in most of the times. I also set mini-goals for a match (i.e. I'm going to try and damage him with Combo A and Combo B). As I play with these in mind, the MUs I have struggled with in the past are looking much more doable now (heck, I've been getting more consistent with winning them as well). For instance, I always lost to Ike players (unless if they were brainless as crap), but now that I am actually observing the Ike players for their patterns of movement and attacks, I've gotten much better at fighting them.

Obviously, I still have much to learn. But I gotta say, these guides are legit. I wish I read them when I started to play Smash 4 competitively. It would've saved me a lot of trouble and I would've been a lot better by now.

 

[Baby_Sneak]

I've been reading some of this for a while now, but I haven't read all of the posted guides, yet. However, I do find it interesting that nearly all of the guides boil it down to observation.

It seems like such an obvious trait that you should know, but many low-mid level players seem to forget about this when they play (myself included). I've recently gotten into habit of studying my opponent's habits and choice of movement/approach. With that, I also expanded my options of movement so that I don't just blindly charge in most of the times. I also set mini-goals for a match (i.e. I'm going to try and damage him with Combo A and Combo B). As I play with these in mind, the MUs I have struggled with in the past are looking much more doable now (heck, I've been getting more consistent with winning them as well). For instance, I always lost to Ike players (unless if they were brainless as crap), but now that I am actually observing the Ike players for their patterns of movement and attacks, I've gotten much better at fighting them.

Obviously, I still have much to learn. But I gotta say, these guides are legit. I wish I read them when I started to play Smash 4 competitively. It would've saved me a lot of trouble and I would've been a lot better by now.

Exactly why I did this. You can also give these links to struggling players on this site as well; it'll help them just as much as it has helped you .

 

[Baby_Sneak]

These guides r too importante

 

[Eight_SixtyFour]

These guides r too importante

Footsies are important in any game. Doc/Mario/Luigi emphasize that the most.

 

[Baby_Sneak]

Footsies are important in any game. Doc/Mario/Luigi emphasize that the most.

Are some other characters I know that emphasizes footsies heavily.
But, if I were teaching a group of newbies in smash, I would assign them all .​