MK + tap jump, yes or no?

[Raphs182]

so Im trying to get a survey going of who uses tap jump with their MKs, so I can know if I should have it on or off for mine. Currently Ive had it on, but iono, if there is a good reason other than player preference. So let me know, thanks.

 

[C@sH Mooney]

I do. I've been using the analog stick for jumping since ssb64

 

[StealthFighterX]

Naw i use regular jump button...tap jump feels weird to me.

 

[Master Raven]

I have it turned off. I can't jump forward or backward very well at all with it on, plus it makes for some very unnecessary jumping if I'm juggling my opponents with Uair or if I decided to use Utilt.

 

[_umbra_]

I usually leave it on, but I rarely ever use it... only once in a while when I do rising up airs, lol. Leaving it on doesn't really give me any problems.

 

[Mezna]

I like to have it for MK at least. Since he has so many jumps he can make an upward WOP just by holding up and mashing A. Pretty fun IMO

 

[juantendo8]

I usually have it off but either way I never use it. Controlling your jump height is just much easier with out using the tap jump. By the way, it is possible to do rising up-airs fairly easily with tap jump off. Hold up on analog, and quickly slide your right thumb from X to A in one fluid motion. (For gamecube controller obviously)

 

[Mr. Trouble Maker]

Have it on. Up B out of shield is serious business.

 

[Affinity]

Tap Jump On

 

[Kayzee]

I turned it off for my Diddy, but I miss being able to up B out of shield with it as MK. It allows for easier up tilts though, which can be pretty dangerous for opponents.

 

[Ornj]

although ub-b outa shield is good, with the new drop shield mechanic you omight as well just drop shield then up-b

 

[mr_kennedy44]

I have it off because I play other characters who benefit from it being off (Snake, DK). That and I am more used to using "X" to jump. With MK it is fun doing rising u-airs but I think that leaving it on for that reason alone doesn't make much sense. Personal preference as well.

 

[angelspe3d]

lately i have used it on.... it makes up air combos really easy to pull off.... but at the same time it eats up your jumps... lol
but i have beeen thinkin about trying a new button layout....
using the L trigger as jump.... so u dont have to take ur finger of A.... namean???
i think it will work weelll once i get used to it... ill post back when i try it out

 

[ckm]

well, i have asked this question many times and always get a mixed response. I tried tap jump off, and I think it could work well, but after spending so long practicing certain moves with tap jump, I felt like a total noob trying to relearn them and eventually gave up. The toughest part for me was performing edgehogging b moves and arials. I use the control stick to drop and then jump, then do the arial. Depending on the attack and my intentions, I drop and jump different distances, requiring the timing to be just right. I ended up killing myself alot, and gave up on the whole deal. Ive just been practicing doing my Utilt with a gentle hand on the control stick.

 

[angelspe3d]

well, i have asked this question many times and always get a mixed response. I tried tap jump off, and I think it could work well, but after spending so long practicing certain moves with tap jump, I felt like a total noob trying to relearn them and eventually gave up. The toughest part for me was performing edgehogging b moves and arials. I use the control stick to drop and then jump, then do the arial. Depending on the attack and my intentions, I drop and jump different distances, requiring the timing to be just right. I ended up killing myself alot, and gave up on the whole deal. Ive just been practicing doing my Utilt with a gentle hand on the control stick.

in other words your showing us MAD SKEEELZZZZ :-{D

 

[everlasting yayuhzz]

Tap jump with MK is pro.

 

[3GOD]

You should have Tap Jump ON so that you can spam Up-B from shield and from dash more easily (with it off, you'd have to jump with X or Y and then very quickly hit Up-B to do it off the ground).

 

[angelspe3d]

You should have Tap Jump ON so that you can spam Up-B from shield and from dash more easily (with it off, you'd have to jump with X or Y and then very quickly hit Up-B to do it off the ground).

Very good point.... when your doing the edge up b..... it just comes out ever so slightly a tiddly biddily bit slower...

i suggest it on yo
least thats what us good meta knights do...

 

[JJR.O.B.]

i have it off because it is easier to use utilt and because there is no need for it

 

[angelspe3d]

i have it off because it is easier to use utilt and because there is no need for it

no need???
i guesss u dont read threads b4 u post ther kiddo

 

[forute]

I play with it off

 

[Grimpeh]

Tap jump off. Using the tip of the my thumb to press Y with the joint of my thumb resting on the A button, much more reliable way of jump imo ;P

 

[Nicktendo]

I play it off with my other characters but I like the upair juggle with metaknight so I keep it on with him

 

[Kiryu]

I leave it on but I never use it to jump.

When dashing in flicking up on the control stick and then immediately down on the c-stick results in an ultra shorthopped DAIR, which I find really effective.

 

[boom-man97]

i have it on only to use the rising Uair.

 

[forute]

I leave it on but I never use it to jump.

When dashing in flicking up on the control stick and then immediately down on the c-stick results in an ultra shorthopped DAIR, which I find really effective.

That's why I play with a claw grip sometimes
Index finger on X, thumb on c-stick

 

[R1ngo]

That's why I play with a claw grip sometimes
Index finger on X, thumb on c-stick

thats why your so amazing.. **** those sausage fingers of mine

 

[ckm]

That's why I play with a claw grip sometimes
Index finger on X, thumb on c-stick

thats some crazy stuff. So I take it your tap jump is off, then? Interesting...

 

[Sino]

I had the same problem, i sometimes do a jump but i dont want to. Or i can;t do a Utilt without jumping first. I think I wil try L as jump button, because i dont use it for shielding or with the claw grip. But isn't Y better for jumping than the X-buuton for the claw grip?

 

[forute]

Nah it's just a matter of preference
But I think if you have big hands that Y would be uncomfortable like that

 

[SirKibble]

I have to have it on. That way, when using my up-air to carry opponents up, all I have to do is hold the control stick up and keep mashing A.

 

[UnSaxon51]

I hate Tap Jump. I've used jump button since Smash64 and never regretted it. Especially with the extra sensitivity of Brawl, I'm so thankful I can turn it off.

However, I definitely see where it has its uses, especially with MK. Up-B and Usmash are amazing out-of-shield, and I really love the Rise-of-Pain (upwards WOP). These are all MUCH harder to do with Tap turned off.

I think it depends on personal preference overall.

 

[the Lexx]

On, UpB out of Shield and UAir combos are too good to pass up.