Cpt. falcon Advice on playing better.

[Brakedown]

SO i was talking to one of my friends today who's quite a better smasher than me. He said he learned all of his techniques from watching pro vids. But me i learned from reading guides and applying.

so my question is what is better?

Watching Pro-Vids

or

Guide and apply?

 

[jmic]

You need a good balance of both.

You tend to see pros applying what you read in the guides, and much much more. Once you have a really deep understanding of the game, you realize a lot of small things in videos that you usually miss. Like why a certain person used a certain move at that time, as opposed to one you would've used yourself in that situation.

But the same thing goes for reviewing guides. You realize a lot of things once you get to a certain level, and re-reading the guide solidifies your game.

I don't know, I'm babbling, but really, it's a harmonious combination of both. I just happen to watch more videos than read guides. Besides, Our Falcon guides are outdated, and no one is gonna take the time to re-write one anytime soon with Brawl coming closer.

 

[abit_rusty]

No harm in reading the guides though. Served as a basis for me, then I went to the vids. The most important thing though, is actual experience.

 

[Venom NY]

It really all comes down 2 playing,just because u watched something doesnt mean your gonna be good at it.And just because you read about it,it doesnt mean ur gonna be able to do it any better. But i think watching pros is the way to go.You can learn many different ways to fight different characters the ways pros would do it,and u can maybe use the same technique or you can use some of the technique they use and then u apply whatever else u think should be done.I hope this helped somehow >.<.

 

[KORNNNNN~]

I watched vids of darkrain, isai, SS and it help me learn how to do a good combos + mind game :D lol
it sounds like noob.. but it really does helped me

 

[thumbswayup]

both help, but for me watching the vids is more effective because you actually see what to do after each successful L-canceled attack. isai and darkrain are the two best c falcon's in the world so look them up on youtube and watch their vids. after a while you start trying their combos out in your matches and before you know it you can pull them off consistently.

 

[Toushi]

i feel they both work equaliy well same situation for me my friend watchs vids and i read up on my character but we both progress at the same rate. which ever works best for you

 

[Neverender]

You gotta do everything, watch vids, practice and guides

 

[xYz]

this might be true to some and false to others... but i've been playing at a competitive lvl for about 2 years, im considered a top falcon in my state. I found that yes, you get good by playing, watching vids, watching pros etc... but you really advance your game by playing pros/semi-pros. to some this is impossible, to others its attainable. I play col bol/dop/skratch/shiz wiz/QDVS/Linguini on a regular basis. I really couldn't have made it this far with out them. These are all top playing in the state, and they really help me become a overall all good smasher. so find the best ppl around your area and ask for friendlies/ training. that is what pays off in the end.

 

[CanISmash]

playing is obviously best. but reading over vids imo. cause your not going to understand what to look for..... important **** like spacing, why certain moves were chosen over others... etc....