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Wafflez

Smash Journeyman
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Okay, it's been a while since I last posted videos on here. I've worked at becoming a better Link over the course of the last month or two, and I think I've improved.

...Sort of. I don't know, you decide.

vs Kirby:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZNn723zDqU

vs Wolf:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omlefBTFEwo

The reason I stoof still while Wolf was recovering was because I was wiping cheese off my controller. We had some snacks and I can't resist Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Anywho, I know I'm still kind of... terrible, but I'd like to know if there's anything I'm doing right/wrong and what I need to work on. :3
 

KillaFrmNY

Smash Ace
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Lol its funni how we posted our vids at the same time. As for your vids, im not a great one to criticize but ill just say, Use more projectiles! Im a big fan of his bombs so ya. But good link man , keep working at it and try and put all his ATs into your game.
 

Ray_Kalm

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Work on attacking your opponent and not yourself. You gotta let go of that F-air.. you used it way to much. Also, you barely used any projectiles, projectiles are the main part of Links game. Your Link has a long way to go.
 

NintenJoe

Smash Ace
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as the people before me have stated, use more projectiles. Use more ATs, especially DAC and Jab cancelling. You're doing better than last time though, I see that you've limited yourself on using Fsmash a lot and thats a good thing. Make sure you use a wider variety of smash moves though, I barely saw you use Dsmash.
 

sasook

Smash Champion
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Kirby match: Although I'm a fan of close range combat with Link, I have to agree. More projectiles are needed. Some things I saw that I didn't like:

You stood still a lot. While Kirby was on stage, there were instances where you stood still. Again, these were good opportunities to throw a projectile.

Also, I saw a bit too many fsmashes and fairs. If you like close range combat as I do, learn to use just about every single one of Link's tilts and smashes. Learn how far they'll make the opponent go, their priority, and especially how to space with them. There were a couple instances where you just barely missed a zair, or a uair. Learning to time these right comes with experience and practice.

A lot of unnecessary attacks were there too. Like random bairs when Kirby was on the other side of the stage. I dunno if you were trying to play mindgames or something, but meh.

Always, always keep moving. Link is only slow if you want him to be. He can be insanely fast if you want him to be.

And finally, edgehogging a Kirby is not a very good idea lol.

Wolf match: First off, lemme say that 0:24-0:30 was godly. That part showed your Link has a lot of potential. If you can somehow learn to space like that consistently, you'll really be a force to be reckoned with. 2:29-2:31 was another instance of the potential you have.

At 1:26, you could have tethered. It's safer than using the spin attack and leaving yourself open as you fall to the stage.

It was nice to see you jab canceled at one part too.

Towards the end, you really, really used dsmash a lot. Sure it's a great move, but it got to the point that he predicted it was coming (that's why you couldn't kill him for so long).

On a positive note, your powershielding and spot dodging are excellent.
 

Onomanic

Heaven Piercer
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May 4, 2008
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Needs work :/ I can't really put my finger on it. Less Dsmash I guess. Oh and learn the DAC. That's all I can think of.

(Man my posts have been short lately. :/ I wish they weren't)
 

Deva

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Oh, I thought that was my match against T!mmy's Kirby. It's like watching a mirror image of myself mirite?
 
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work on your accuracy, spacing, DI and speed

don't fight kirby on the ledge and use more bombs against wolf (btw 3:15 was the best part of that match)

watch legan's matches (you don't play like me or deva)

i might have to start playing wifi again so i can teach you how to play link lol
 

Wafflez

Smash Journeyman
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Why is everyone commenting on this thread all of a sudden? This thread is months old, how come you guys never comment on my NEWER critique thread? D:
 
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