Merkabo
Smash Apprentice
I'm not going to lie. I've been playing Smash Bros competitively for about... 8 days. That said, I've been playing smash for funzies since I was a small child, way back on the good ol' n64. I'm realizing that many aren't really realizing his potential in the most recent iteration of smash and don't understand why anyone in their right minds would play him. Now, assumptive insensitive internet basement dwelling moma boiyz, I don't mean all players. Just quite a few.
Its probably worth noting that I don't have to time to go make this all in one go, so I'll probably update it semi-frequently, and if anyone has any tips or suggestions, this would be the thread to post it in. I'm hoping this will eventually spiral into something useful for people.
I'll start with the 10 golden rules.
Rule One : Ganoncide is always in your favor.
This is one of the several things that make Ganon a true monster near the edge. One small mistake and it could very well be game over, regardless of your opponents damage percentage. Take advantage of the ending lag of his or her attacks and punish them for it. In SSB4, Ganoncide always works for you. And come on man. That **** is badass.
Rule Two: A careful Ganon is a scary Ganon.
We all know how frustrating it can be when those speedy pansies are dancing across the screen and foiling every attempt you make of squashing them. Ganon is slow. We know this. It makes an attack is a true commitment. The solution is in needing to know how to punish the enemy for their movements and mistakes. If they roll away from you, Ganon is one of those characters that has many options in which to punish that. Down B or a well timed Side B can work wonders, but if you **** up and miss, it could be game. You should always think of missing that way. Remember! attacking without knowing whether or not you will actually connect will not win you games. Also , try to minimize your vulnerability as much as you possibly can. Being safe is your number one priority.
Rule Three: No one likes stale bread. (Or a stale Ganon)
When you only serve white bread, if you don't shove it down their throat, the **** will get stale. Stale bread sucks man. So you need to try spice your bread up. They think they know their **** about this restaurant, so, surprise your customer. You have so many different options. So use them. Never serve the same dish twice. Remember. unpredictability is a sure way to become a Manon today.
Rule Four: A Manon must learn to read his opponent.
This is really more of a preference over anything else, but I play my Ganon much like an investigative journalist operates. If you have the mind for this sort of thing, try to gather data as you play. The way he/she moves, the way she/he engages with you, but most important of all, the way your opponent reacts to what you do. Everyone plays differently, and you can't expect your cookie cutter combos to work on everyone. Real skill is adapting to the situation in the moment. To learn while you play is probably the biggest asset you can have.
Now, Ill update this more down the line. When I feel like it. (Updated!)
Its probably worth noting that I don't have to time to go make this all in one go, so I'll probably update it semi-frequently, and if anyone has any tips or suggestions, this would be the thread to post it in. I'm hoping this will eventually spiral into something useful for people.
I'll start with the 10 golden rules.
Rule One : Ganoncide is always in your favor.
This is one of the several things that make Ganon a true monster near the edge. One small mistake and it could very well be game over, regardless of your opponents damage percentage. Take advantage of the ending lag of his or her attacks and punish them for it. In SSB4, Ganoncide always works for you. And come on man. That **** is badass.
Rule Two: A careful Ganon is a scary Ganon.
We all know how frustrating it can be when those speedy pansies are dancing across the screen and foiling every attempt you make of squashing them. Ganon is slow. We know this. It makes an attack is a true commitment. The solution is in needing to know how to punish the enemy for their movements and mistakes. If they roll away from you, Ganon is one of those characters that has many options in which to punish that. Down B or a well timed Side B can work wonders, but if you **** up and miss, it could be game. You should always think of missing that way. Remember! attacking without knowing whether or not you will actually connect will not win you games. Also , try to minimize your vulnerability as much as you possibly can. Being safe is your number one priority.
Rule Three: No one likes stale bread. (Or a stale Ganon)
When you only serve white bread, if you don't shove it down their throat, the **** will get stale. Stale bread sucks man. So you need to try spice your bread up. They think they know their **** about this restaurant, so, surprise your customer. You have so many different options. So use them. Never serve the same dish twice. Remember. unpredictability is a sure way to become a Manon today.
Rule Four: A Manon must learn to read his opponent.
This is really more of a preference over anything else, but I play my Ganon much like an investigative journalist operates. If you have the mind for this sort of thing, try to gather data as you play. The way he/she moves, the way she/he engages with you, but most important of all, the way your opponent reacts to what you do. Everyone plays differently, and you can't expect your cookie cutter combos to work on everyone. Real skill is adapting to the situation in the moment. To learn while you play is probably the biggest asset you can have.
Now, Ill update this more down the line. When I feel like it. (Updated!)
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