Is it bad to not play Fox or Falco?

[Lus146]

I kinda just got into melee after playing smash 4 and then I quit and didn't play smash again for like a year. But now I am playing melee. So far I am a Sheik main and I also really like Jiggs. I kinda feel intimidated by Falco and Fox because I feel like I need to play a whole different level than when I play Sheik

 

[al()]

every character can teach you the fundamentals of the game so no, i don't think it's a big deal.

if you want to learn fox and falco because you like them then do so. otherwise there's no real need for you to worry about that right now.

 

[★ARKZ AGES★]

Not at all. The first 7 or so characters that aren't Fox and Falco are very viable. You just need to learn what to do against them at any given moment. Melee is a much faster and more finger happy than Sm4sh. Just practice with Sheik and Jiggs.

 

[-ACE-]

It's all about dealing with spacies' bull**** properly and punishing hard. Marth Sheik and jiggs have what it takes to beat top level spacies.

 

[Lus146]

It's all about dealing with spacies' bull**** properly and punishing hard. Marth Sheik and jiggs have what it takes to beat top level spacies.

Lol I like the way you worded this

 

[iRayne]

If people were capable of playing in a 100% optimal, perfect manner, then it would matter. Since that isn't the case, though, I wouldn't worry about it. Just play as whoever you like, and pray that 20XX never arrives. =P

 

[Ælude]

No because you said shiek.

 

[tac0_]

yes, only play fox tho, falco is trash 20XX is here to stay

 

[Raycu]

No, play whoever you want to, it's not essential you're proficient with a spacie.

 

[Stick Dude]

The top 10 characters on the tier list are viable for winning local tournaments imo.

 

[iAmMatt]

Both spacies get punished hARD by your mains, I would practice punishes while also looking out for exploitable weaknesses that your characters have, getting waveshined as sheik, upthrow>upair as puff

 

[Mr Snak3_]

Try out all characters and understand what each of them bring to the table. From there consider if you can apply it to your main.
With the Fox/Falco question though. If it's NTSC either is good if you're in a PAL region Fox more likely.
PALco sucks