Paging Dr. Bidou… Is Dr. Bidou available?

[FireJuun]

I'm curious if anyone else has been looking at the Bidou control scheme with Dr. Mario. While this control scheme certainly isn't for everyone, I've noticed it can be a nice buffer to some of the weaknesses in Dr. Mario’s kit. Notably:


Pros (in Bidou):

• Turnaround Bairs, SHFF Bairs are easier to perform. RAR SH Bairs can be input more quickly
• Fast falls can be input without any loss in horizontal momentum
• TRC’s footstool combo is much easier to perfect. Especially the jab lock variation that uses sprint -> turnaround F-tilt -> F-tilt.
• You can mixup PP tilts and PP smashes to get a bit more reach
• You can instant dash attack at the ledge as a ledgeguard mixup

Pros (out of Bidou):

• Max height tornado requires ½ of the inputs vs usual (R stick down -> up -> down -> up -> down) and is now incredibly easy to master
• SH Wavebounce cape is a nice mixup that gives unexpected backwards momentum when approaching (SH -> L stick forward -> R stick back)
• You can also Wavebounce cape off the ledge (no SH) and immediately up special to get back. (still in testing...)
• Up special gives max height if you are pressing up with no side inputs. I find this is easier with R stick up

Cons:

• Different control scheme
• SH -> instant Uair requires timing to input (not hard to perfect) vs attack stick. Other Uairs are unaffected
• Retreating aerials are slightly harder
• While R stick can be used for aerials, this requires frame perfect inputs. I can't get these effectively enough to trust in game

Anyways, for those with the mind for it, I strongly recommend testing out Bidou with the doc. Since I focus must strongly on my aerials (R + L buttons), my control scheme is as follows:

R - jump
RZ - special
L - attack
LZ - shield

X - grab
Tap jump / rumble / AB smash off
(other inputs unchanged)