Massive amount of Anther Vids! (Self-Improvement Thread)

Dublio · Mar 15, 2008

festizzio · Mar 15, 2008

I don't think anyone is really good enough to give advice this early on, my advice: keep playing, never give up!

Pikabunz · Mar 15, 2008

Nice vids, Anther is too good with Pikachu. I want to play you Dublio, my Pika vs your Pika. I'll use other characters too like Jiggs and Bowser. So do you accept my challenge?

Dublio · Mar 15, 2008

Sure, I will K Prime. What time would you like to play? You can reach my via AIM at DublioDubs so that we can schedule a playtime.

popook88 · Mar 20, 2008

Hey, I like your pika but I noticed that there were a couple times in your first vid with another that you chased with the down B and didn't short hop before using it, I think you can something out of short hopping before down Bing to catch them in the air more consistently.

Spyckie · Mar 22, 2008

Hey just looking at your pika videos...

The biggest problem I see with your pika is that 90% of the time you wait for anther to come at you and you try to respond to it. Pika is great in this respect because a lot of his moves are very spammable (dtilt, neutral b, dsmash, thunder) have good priority, and enough range and power to make them painful. However, as you notice in these videos, Anther rarely waits for you to come to him - he goes to you. He has several approaches and uses several mindgames to trick you into not responding correctly, where he gains the upper hand.

You need to develop your own approach game. Study Anther's different ways of approaching. A couple of somewhat effective ways are the full hop neutral b to whatever you want, the fastfall fair to dsmash/uptilt (and all differing heights of it), QAC (maybe... dunno about it so much as an approach), and run to shield right next to them. I think the reverse grab is also a good approach as well, but the key is to mix up the approach so that the opponent can't adjust to your attacks and get used to them. Pika happens to be fortunate with a lot of defensive, long lasting attacks, but that doesn't mean that you should just wait for them to come to you. Pika is even more fortunate with an incredible approach game (especially with neutral b - its like a beefed up Doc pill), so you should build it up.

Seriously, full hop neutral b ftw.

Otherwise, good stuff. I learned a bit from your pika; keep on going at it.

Kham · Mar 22, 2008

Why are there very few instances of QAC on both your's and Anther's part? Despite the discussion on these boards, is it not very effective?

Anther · Mar 22, 2008

It's hard to use online.

PokemonTrainerLisa · Mar 22, 2008

Hi Anther!

And hi Dublio! ^_^

I've always wanted to go up against another Pikachu player who was REALLY good. But sadly, I've never had the opportunity to do this.

I mean, playing against people who are better than me - this approach seems to work better for improving my skills with Pikachu, rather than just watching videos.

PikaTheXIII · Mar 23, 2008

me and Lisa are going to be the best

DrakeRowan · Mar 23, 2008

I feel like helping people out so if you want to spar with me hit me up on my AIM: Sano Dragon Ichi.
I play one mad pikachu (*Although my main is Snake, but IDC.)

P.S: Also, GGs Dublio at the tourney last friday

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Dublio · Mar 25, 2008

Yes, that tournament was awesome. A 8-1 record is pretty good imo. :D

Massive amount of Anther Vids! (Self-Improvement Thread)

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