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First match, I can definitely tell that you were nervous. A little less down smashes and a little more ftilts would've gone a long way, but you managed to pull it together in the end with that sick b-reverse KO punch.I was a bit nervous here. Because I have to be on my toes against ZSS, since one grab is fatal. So I made a lot of mistakes, and also slipped a lot.
I really feel I should have won this one.. I have no idea how it all turned around.
Thoughts? This was my first tourney.
Yeah, ftilts would have been lifesavers. I'll keep that in mind next time. The pressure urged me to get ZSS off me, and I instinctively reach for Dsmash, but for some reason kept hitting blanks.First match, I can definitely tell that you were nervous. A little less down smashes and a little more ftilts would've gone a long way, but you managed to pull it together in the end with that sick b-reverse KO punch.
I will take that into account as well. It seems that everytime I'm winning, I start chasing down my opponent, and that's not something I should do. It's a terrible habit that I really need to terminate.Second match ended in pure jank, so dont blame yourself too much. Otherwise, you did good, but perhaps rushed down a bit too much. You also did what a lot of us sometimes do out of habit when he whiff a move, and thats just throw out another one in hopes of covering our ***. Sometimes its just better to back off and reset the game to neutral.
Lastly, you should try and make it a habit of using the angled fsmash variants more. Down angled fsmash is better at low percents (more damage, no need for extra knockback anyway) and up angled fsmash would've been a good cap to that uptilt string you had in game 2 as opposed to the neutral one.
Did you just gimp Villager as Mac?
good stuff jet! gotta say i like your anti-air game. your use of upsmash as an anti-air is ballsy but very rewarding if it connects. i'm pretty sure the upsmash and utilt buffs will help your game progress. looking forward to it!
Thanks man! i did tone down on the Usmash and started using Utilt more often instead. i only go for a Usmash if they are in kill range, so there is no unnecessary risk involved. im still trying to polish and fully bring out this characters potential, as i still don't fully utilize all the tech that mac has to offer.good stuff jet! gotta say i like your anti-air game. your use of upsmash as an anti-air is ballsy but very rewarding if it connects. i'm pretty sure the upsmash and utilt buffs will help your game progress. looking forward to it!
Mac will find you anywhere, anytime. nowhere is safe from the Air Mac.Did you just gimp Villager as Mac?
Is this real life?
I hate having to ask, especially here, but how often do you train as Little Mac, like against other players? Do you do any labbing or do you just watch videos? I'm interested in how you've managed to become so good :Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5WH8qM4uY
I did a semi-thorough matchup analysis for mac vs sheik, id like to create a more in-depth video in the future. Either way its me vs Master Raven, the best sheik in our state in a $10 Bo7 MM.
Ahaha, I love how you put down words so much.I really never watch videos unless prompted / requested. Learning to play mac was a process I shared with Ryo. I really made a point not to follow others and emulate. That said its simply the way I did things and not inherently correct. Thats also not to say I never saw a technique I didnt adopt. I just didnt seek out videos of others actively. I practice about 40 hours a week. So the biggest answer Id say is, hard work and dedication. Even still im flawed and cant wait to continue to grow. Travel factors a lot, I enter at least two tournaments a week right now and always do my best to glean everything. Work hard and approach it with an open minded, positive mentality, and the cards will likely fall in place- Not that you wont suffer hardships and crisis' of faith. Apply an iron will.
Most people have more obligations and I always recommend putting life and education first. Im a bit extreme in my work. Especially given your circumstances you especially should watch videos, tutorials, and breakdowns. If you manage to save enough, ditch the 3ds variant, the controller is actually inhibitive, and I mean that. Wii U is the best way to go, controller is largely up to you. If you cant, having SOME options are way better than having NONE. Tourneys are rarely more than $10 to enter, a part-time job may be in your future. Good luck!Ahaha, I love how you put down words so much.
I personally can't get out and go to tournaments often due to my age, not being able to drive, and the limited cash that I'm allowed to spend on Smash-related stuff. The best I can do is join internet tournaments that show up for 3DS or to extremely rarely pop into a local, which given my location in the Indiana/Ohio/Kentucky region and as far away from Kentucky, where many of the tournaments are located are, as possible within Indiana pretty much is impossible these days. I view videos with respect and try observing from an objective point of view on both sides how each player fights and change my playstyle slightly in order to see if how they play can be better for myself, and as such I'm attempting to figure out how to play the entire cast by watching professionals like ESAM, yourself (which really pushed me into maining Little Mac), and ZeRo. I don't plan on USING the whole cast or maining the Random button, but just getting information out of playing as them can assist you when fighting against those same characters imo.
I also can't practice 40 hours a week, that'd be too much for my poor self and probably would kill my grades. But I put in about 15-20 a week, if not a bit more, just to keep myself fresh and ready for anything. Dedication... Eh, I have enough of that currently to keep moiself going for a while.
Keep doing what you do best, fellow Mac guy :d
I have the worlds best timing I swearMost people have more obligations and I always recommend putting life and education first. Im a bit extreme in my work. Especially given your circumstances you especially should watch videos, tutorials, and breakdowns. If you manage to save enough, ditch the 3ds variant, the controller is actually inhibitive, and I mean that. Wii U is the best way to go, controller is largely up to you. If you cant, having SOME options are way better than having NONE. Tourneys are rarely more than $10 to enter, a part-time job may be in your future. Good luck!
So, in short you develop your own style with Mac, without the observation of other macs to guide you? Interesting. i definitely agree with your point on not emulating others. I do take it though that you have watched other macs and seen their play and compared it to your own (not in terms of skill, but how they play vs how you play), especially if it was something unique or new they brought to the character? personally i find watching other macs can sometimes improve yourself, not to copy them entirely, but to help polish your own character even further. for example, i learned the importance of tech from J.A.P.A.N, the power of Air mac from StylesX2, the Defensive strength and patience from Alphicans, and the absolute fear that can be instilled from having solid reads and a character that can kill super early from you. I guess you can say i took what each player had a kind of "speciality" on, and took it into consideration. I so far have developed into a Tech heavy, combo oriented mac, with emphasis on kill setups and solid shield pressure. I feel that you have helped developed some of the greatest macs in the world, just from playing the way you do at matches. i thank you for that.I really never watch videos unless prompted / requested. Learning to play mac was a process I shared with Ryo. I really made a point not to follow others and emulate. That said its simply the way I did things and not inherently correct. Thats also not to say I never saw a technique I didnt adopt. I just didnt seek out videos of others actively. I practice about 40 hours a week. So the biggest answer Id say is, hard work and dedication. Even still im flawed and cant wait to continue to grow. Travel factors a lot, I enter at least two tournaments a week right now and always do my best to glean everything. Work hard and approach it with an open minded, positive mentality, and the cards will likely fall in place- Not that you wont suffer hardships and crisis' of faith. Apply an iron will.
*Nod* absolutely. I think it was a poor choice for me to avoid watching others for so long, and I dont even ultimately presume my style is "Unique" as a result, so I didnt exactly gain much besides having to work even harder than if I had just taken from others. Again, I did see little things in passing, picked up PPivots from Japan by example. Then kinda sat on em for months before committing to do anything with them. I dont really know what I am. I change face per matchup and I do my best to win. ITs an odd position to be sure. Im always honored to help others and I certainly take pride in providing results and options for Mac-Nation.So, in short you develop your own style with Mac, without the observation of other macs to guide you? Interesting. i definitely agree with your point on not emulating others. I do take it though that you have watched other macs and seen their play and compared it to your own (not in terms of skill, but how they play vs how you play), especially if it was something unique or new they brought to the character? personally i find watching other macs can sometimes improve yourself, not to copy them entirely, but to help polish your own character even further. for example, i learned the importance of tech from J.A.P.A.N, the power of Air mac from StylesX2, the Defensive strength and patience from Alphicans, and the absolute fear that can be instilled from having solid reads and a character that can kill super early from you. I guess you can say i took what each player had a kind of "speciality" on, and took it into consideration. I so far have developed into a Tech heavy, combo oriented mac, with emphasis on kill setups and solid shield pressure. I feel that you have helped developed some of the greatest macs in the world, just from playing the way you do at matches. i thank you for that.
We are honored you play this character sir. :D*Nod* absolutely. I think it was a poor choice for me to avoid watching others for so long, and I dont even ultimately presume my style is "Unique" as a result, so I didnt exactly gain much besides having to work even harder than if I had just taken from others. Again, I did see little things in passing, picked up PPivots from Japan by example. Then kinda sat on em for months before committing to do anything with them. I dont really know what I am. I change face per matchup and I do my best to win. ITs an odd position to be sure. Im always honored to help others and I certainly take pride in providing results and options for Mac-Nation.
That was some beautiful Mac play, Jet.Hate double posting, but really want you guys to see this.
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it!That was some beautiful Mac play, Jet.
I really enjoyed watching it!
That movement was silk.Hate double posting, but really want you guys to see this.
Alright, im gonna give general advice over what he should do with each mu. This way he improves his little mac as a whole, rather than focusing too much on niche things with each mu. Once his gameplay has improved and been polished a lot more, then he can start worrying about mu specific things more often.If it's not too much to ask from you guys, could you take a look at my brother's Mac matches and see what all he should improve on?
https://www.twitch.tv/houseofmath/v/59025623?t=4h15m34s - Vs. a Toon Link
https://www.twitch.tv/houseofmath/v/59025623?t=3h14m12s - Vs. Robin
https://www.twitch.tv/houseofmath/v/59025623?t=4h12m15s - Vs. Mewtwo
https://www.twitch.tv/houseofmath/v/59025623?t=2h56m53s - Vs. Mario
https://www.twitch.tv/houseofmath/v/59025623?t=2h03m55s - Vs. DK/Cloud
For clarity, he has taken sets off the Robin and the Toon Link before.
Thanks!
nair combos and missed tech. don't rely on too much of those now my fellow mac mains! especially in tournamentFor those that haven't seen it yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl0KfXINV48&index=89
yo akhous's combo vids are hype. full marks.For those that haven't seen it yet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl0KfXINV48&index=89