Peach Interview Thread! Finally Interviewing Dark.Pch

[Airgemini]

Okay, just drop it.
All we need from anyone is a vote. Then questions for whoever is interviewed.


That is all.

 

[Metatitan]

Emphasis on A VOTE. That means one people (btw discussion going on is what the gen thread is for).

 

[Eddie G]

Sure thing Air. Although if you're going to enforce what is said in every other thread on this board (which I agree is your job so by all means do so), then why leave the General Discussion, the place for all "filtered chat" to go, locked?

I know Meno asked you to lock it, but what exactly is there to manage on the OP of that thread that is considered urgent enough that it would warrant a lock for everyone else because his personal life suddenly got busier?

 

[Meru.]

Sure thing Air. Although if you're going to enforce what is said in every other thread on this board (which I agree is your job so by all means do so), then why leave the General Discussion, the place for all "filtered chat" to go, locked?

I know Meno asked you to lock it, but what exactly is there to manage on the OP of that thread that is considered urgent enough that it would warrant a lock for everyone else because his personal life suddenly got busier?

Oh? I thought it was because he wanted us to be more active in the Tactical GD and stuff.

 

[Eddie G]

Oh? I thought it was because he wanted us to be more active in the Tactical GD and stuff.

That would be silly if that is the case. People should have a choice.

 

[deepseadiva]

I've told select individuals why I asked have the social closed. If you'd like to know, you can contact me over AIM.

I think I'm over it now, but I'd still prefer not to tell the entire public.

 

[Airgemini]

Yeah, ask Meno.
Besides the reason Meno has, I also wanted the boards to be active in other areas since I believed the SD was taking a lot of attention from the boards. Which it was.

It'll be reopened soon.


Now, can we get back to the interview thread please? Anything else can be said to me via AIM.

Thank you.

 

[White-Peach]

Voting Mikey because he's a cool guy and I already have a (non-smash related) question for him :D

 

[Metatitan]

Daaaamn Air very nice makeover for the OP. Well it's past noon so the current interviewee will be Mikey Lenetia. Start your questions people!

 

[Airgemini]

Have you ever used a color outside of blue? Not counting textures or forced team colors?
What was your first reaction to being a member of the BBR?
When will you change your avatar to the one Ankoku made that was super cool?
What was your biggest obstacle with being gay?

 

[Rickerdy-doo-da-day]

Lenetia? Where'd that come from if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Eddie G]

Which game do you like better: Melee, Brawl, or both and why?
Which of the two do you think you are better in?
Doesn't Anther just remind you of Pikachu for some reason? xD
What is your favorite attack/tactic with Peach in Brawl?
Why are you so awesome and fun to be around?

 

[White-Peach]

Why nottaru?

Why not Lalafell?

 

[Silly Kyle]

Do you employ any tactics from Melee Peach in Brawl, and vice versa? The reason I ask is because I play both Melee and Brawl Peach too <3

What did you think of AXE's Pikachu at Pound 4? I fight him here in AZ lol

Dekar said you were one of the best Peaches he's played (besides me lolol)... who do you think are some of the best Peaches around in 2010??

How do you try to get better with Peach?

 

[hiROI]

How are you?

 

[Metatitan]

Why does everyone love you so much?
How similar are Peach's turnip games from melee and brawl?
How similar are Peach's nonturnip games from melee and brawl?
Melee Fair or Brawl Fair (excluding staling)?
If I was stranded in Michigan would you house me :D?

 

[Eddie G]

How are you?

Roflololololol

I <3 you Hiroi

 

[Mikey Lenetia]

Have you ever used a color outside of blue? Not counting textures or forced team colors?
What was your first reaction to being a member of the BBR?
When will you change your avatar to the one Ankoku made that was super cool?
What was your biggest obstacle with being gay?

Hmmm... I honestly don't know and don't think so, unless I'm being silly in friendlies. It's just about my calling card. ^_^;

My first reaction was surprise, considering Praxis and Edreese are back there. I didn't expect they'd let another Peach player back there, honestly.

Which one? He makes plenty of super cool avatars, and I highly appreciate him for doing that, as well as putting up with my shenanigans with them.

The biggest obstacle was actually starting to admit to myself, as well as others, that I'm gay. I highly believe in Murphy's Law, so I always picture the worst-case scenario, and prepare for it. Thankfully, I almost always was pleasantly surprised.

Lenetia? Where'd that come from if you don't mind me asking?

The name itself came from RPing. I wanted to create a last name for a character, and it just stuck so much that it basically became my staple avatar's name(Mikey, of course, being my nickname). Put the two together and there you go.

Which game do you like better: Melee, Brawl, or both and why?
Which of the two do you think you are better in?
Doesn't Anther just remind you of Pikachu for some reason? xD
What is your favorite attack/tactic with Peach in Brawl?
Why are you so awesome and fun to be around?

I like both for different reasons. Melee has that nonstop in-your-face attitude where there's a huge flurry of actions happening all at once, as well as combos that can pretty much instantly swing momentum any which way. Brawl doesn't have that, but instead it's diving in whenever there's an opening, getting inside your opponent's head, and trying to make them play the way you want them to to a higher degree than Melee got to.

Currently, I'd say I'm better at Brawl, but that's only because more people I get to hang around with play(ed) it. If I want to compare how far I got in both games, though, I definitely was better at Melee than I ever have gotten at Brawl.

Oh my goodness, yes he does! He's so cute, random, and sometimes I just wanna hug him for no reason. It really fits him to main Pikachu for more ways than one. ^_^

I... really don't have a favorite, honestly. I try to use all of them about as equally as I can, as the situation calls for it. Don't get me wrong. I love to hit with things like Peach Bomber and usmash, but nine times out of ten I'll do something else to make people wonder what I'm going to do next.

... I am? This is news to me. I'm just silly. XD

Why nottaru?

Why not Lalafell?

I honestly was considering them, but the RP part of me kicked in, and I really couldn't see myself as maining either of those races. I'll play them, and have fun with them, but I don't think I'd completely enjoy it. Besides, I usually tend to go toward a balance of offense and defense. Hence why I'm going for Hume/Hyur, unless something drastic happens.

Do you employ any tactics from Melee Peach in Brawl, and vice versa? The reason I ask is because I play both Melee and Brawl Peach too <3

What did you think of AXE's Pikachu at Pound 4? I fight him here in AZ lol

Dekar said you were one of the best Peaches he's played (besides me lolol)... who do you think are some of the best Peaches around in 2010??

How do you try to get better with Peach?

I know I do for Melee to Brawl, for sure. I always liked to use her dsmash(for more reasons than the fact it's just so darn good), and have found a place for it in Brawl. One of the most fun things to do is dtilt slide a dsmash over some poor unsuspecting person's shield. Otherwise, I notice I like to use dair a heck of a lot more in Melee, which is more of a bad habit than a good one, unfortunately. You wouldn't think there'd be so much of a difference between the two games for a character with almost the exact same moves. ^_^;

Honestly, I think he's pretty good, and would have loved to play him more. It's such a shame I had to play him on a day where they mixed Brawl and Melee, but I can tell he's not bad by any definition of the word. I just have past Anther experience.

It's hard to say who the best Peach players are, because it isn't often we can really compare. I honestly could care less, too. We all have our strengths, and we all have our flaws to get past. It's once we can manage to do that where I'll even somewhat be comfortable with starting to label Peach players as anything. And Dekar said that? I'm not that good, just silly. ^_^;

I try to get better with Peach by constantly testing what does and does not work, especially in the course of a match. Just because something worked once, for instance, doesn't mean it'll work again. When will it work? Why did it work? Could I have continued it? How could I use this to mindgame something even more desirable? These thoughts pass through my head so fast, I don't even recognize I thought them until much later. But most importantly, I love to just let go of my worries and stresses and have fun with it. What's the point of striving to be the best if you keep slamming against that stress wall? Just let your actions speak for it, don't get absorbed, and usually the rest will come(unless you have an off moment... we all get those ^_^; ).

How are you?

I'm good, thankee. Have to go to bed early tonight(blah), but otherwise I'm just fine. How are you?

Why does everyone love you so much?
How similar are Peach's turnip games from melee and brawl?
How similar are Peach's nonturnip games from melee and brawl?
Melee Fair or Brawl Fair (excluding staling)?
If I was stranded in Michigan would you house me :D?

People love me? This is news to me. I always thought I was just tolerated. XD

Peach's turnip game is similar between the two because it makes her other moves relatively more safe to use. Alone, they can be quite risky, but with a turnip in the way, she can get away with a lot more. Even if the opponent catches it. However, the amount of pressure on shields is highly lowered, and they're too easy to catch in comparison. So, while they're still amazing, they're not THAT amazing.

Peach's nonturnip game is... varied. Her tilts have been buffed to have more uses(minus dtilt), her aerials have either been given insane range and better speed(uair/fair), different properties(dair, which actually makes me sad), or have strangely been made slower and less powerful(bair/nair). Seriously. Give me Melee's dair for more combos and setups for more guaranteed follow-ups for higher percents, please, or at least let me pseudo WoP bairs. Or give bair it's strange disjointedness to go through projectiles(like a fully-charged shot from Samus). Jabs are still nice. Grabs are harder to land due to decreased range. Throws have all been downpowered. Smashes all have higher use(outside of the obvious dsmash). They're all still nice, but they just have different uses and properties to make Peach a character you need to know VERY well to properly capitalize on opportunities.

Excluding staling, Brawl fair is slightly better due to higher speed. When you look at everything, though, Melee fair. It breaks through projectiles, hits hard a lot more frequently, and has more hitstun. They're both highly useful moves, though.

If it was up to me, yes! I'm sure I could do so, though, or at least find you decent housing if I couldn't do it.

 

[Airgemini]

The one with the blue Peach and her facial expression was like that I used to praise so much.

 

[Mikey Lenetia]

Ah, I still have it. I'm using this one, though, for a while. ^_^

 

[z00ted]

First and foremost I just want to apoligize if I came off as having a big ego or offended anyone with my "joke". I have nothing against any one of you, and I appreciate everyone trying to contribute to these boards.

This thread is a great idea and is awesome, so lets keep it going and try not to start any drama.

KB and Silly Kyle almost hit everything I wanted to ask. But I feel like more can be done... sooooooooooooooo

My questions are:

What is your worst matchup (excluding Metaknight). Why? What are you trying to do to work around it?

In your opinion, which has more potential in the current metagame?An aggressive Peach (constantly attacking opponent) or defensive Peach? (Camping, waiting for mistake) Pleeaseeee choose either one, don't say "middle" lol.

Do you ever find yourself "autopiloting" your attacks? (Examples would be, dair'ing too much, random fsmash, fair intoshield, etc etc.) What are you doing to fix it? (If you do)

Thanks Mikey :D

 

[Nicole]

what do you think is the biggest mistake that most peaches (also you!) commonly make?

do you regularly use any of peach's more difficult ATs, such as uair chain, freepulling, bonewalking, etc? if so, do you think they vastly improve your game, or that they just help a little?

do you like peach's look better in brawl or melee?

 

[Queen B. Kyon]

Only one question..... why aren't we having fun playing smash together or other places right now?

 

[Peachkid]

one question for you mikey


Gretchen? Gretchen! or Gretchen!? XD

 

[Mikey Lenetia]

First and foremost I just want to apoligize if I came off as having a big ego or offended anyone with my "joke". I have nothing against any one of you, and I appreciate everyone trying to contribute to these boards.

This thread is a great idea and is awesome, so lets keep it going and try not to start any drama.

KB and Silly Kyle almost hit everything I wanted to ask. But I feel like more can be done... sooooooooooooooo

My questions are:

What is your worst matchup (excluding Metaknight). Why? What are you trying to do to work around it?

In your opinion, which has more potential in the current metagame?An aggressive Peach (constantly attacking opponent) or defensive Peach? (Camping, waiting for mistake) Pleeaseeee choose either one, don't say "middle" lol.

Do you ever find yourself "autopiloting" your attacks? (Examples would be, dair'ing too much, random fsmash, fair intoshield, etc etc.) What are you doing to fix it? (If you do)

Thanks Mikey :D

Actually, Metaknight isn't my hardest match-up. I usually find it to be something that I don't have a lot of experience against, honestly. For example, I've found that Dedede is the match that makes me the most annoyed so far, simply due to how hard it can be to punish a few of his key moves, and that I don't regularly get to play against one. Think of it as learning on the fly. With that said, I'm trying my best to learn the match-up even faster as I go, and listening even more to advice from the others. Also, I try not to try the same thing more than once if I can help it, but without a ton of experience to pull from, it's an up-hill battle for me mentally.

I have FAR more experience and better results with going aggressive, but I do NOT mean blindly attacking. If you know what works behind her attacks, why, how, and against whom, then she can have a rather fun pressure game that several people will have a hard time getting in on. If you have a plan behind your attacks, then aggressive is the way to go. If not, please. PLEASE go defensive. You'll live so much longer, even if matches take forever and a day.

Ironically, the thing you asked me not to pick is what we all should be striving for; the perfect mix of aggression and defensive. Aggro as long as you can, press all openings to the best of your ability, and make them panic, and go defensive to study, create openings to become aggressive, and make them settle back into habits you know you can punish. They both have merit... but if you want me to choose? Be. Aggressive. B. E. Aggressive!

There are certain times that I find myself going into 'autopilot,' and unfortunately, for me, it's when I let stress get to me. It's awful. It makes me feel like I'm playing underwater with 10,000 pounds of pressure on every part of my body. It's once I shake that off that I start doing better. So, I guess I'm working on not letting any kind of situation, good or bad, get the better of my judgment and desire to have fun~!

No problems! Thanks to you and everyone for the questions. ^_^

what do you think is the biggest mistake that most peaches (also you!) commonly make?

do you regularly use any of peach's more difficult ATs, such as uair chain, freepulling, bonewalking, etc? if so, do you think they vastly improve your game, or that they just help a little?

do you like peach's look better in brawl or melee?

I think the biggest mistake most Peach players make is just assuming you 'got this' because you have a lot of experience. I can't tell you how many times I've thought that and then gotten surprised, which I simply could have avoided had I taken things a different route. I think that in and of itself is our biggest problem as a community. The next biggest is dropping openings, however small they may or may not be, that could have given us the win and/or momentum. That one's pretty bad, too.

The ones I regularly use are glide tossing, ledge-cancelling turnips, and bonewalking(usually this is the order of frequency). Uair chain would be something I'd practice if I felt like it, and usually a situation for it is so rarely given that it'd be hard to keep it in regular practice. They all have their places, of course, for positioning, spacing, fast punishments, and whatnot, but I feel it's a mistake to focus too much on them. If anything, these little aspects of Peach should bolster her, not be what defines her. These are also things to practice and see what situations they're simply amazing in, and when to absolutely NOT try them out. All it takes is being read while doing any of them and it can lead to very bad things, up to and including losing a match. Get better at your core play first before relying on these, or else!

Brawl. Definitely Brawl. Her dress has so much more detail and real colors, a lot of her shoes match better, and she isn't such a lifeless doll. Seriously. Melee Peach is like one of those porcelain dolls that will eat your soul.

Only one question..... why aren't we having fun playing smash together or other places right now?

Because you're all the way in Florida and there's not a lot of video game companies around there. Trust me, if I had the money and there were at least a few more, I'd be hanging out with you a lot more. Same with all the Peach players. I feel so isolated. ;.;

one question for you mikey


Gretchen? Gretchen! or Gretchen!? XD

It's quite simple, my dear Peachkid. Gretchen!? XD

 

[deepseadiva]

Oh, I have a question! Everyone always asks mine before I do.

What's with you and Ankoku? Besties? Rivals? IS HE YOUR WIFE???

 

[Mikey Lenetia]

Oh, I have a question! Everyone always asks mine before I do.

What's with you and Ankoku? Besties? Rivals? IS HE YOUR WIFE???

'Besties' and teammates. That's pretty much all it is and whatnot. ^_^;

So, in other words, I basically don't have anyone, if you were trying to ask that question in a roundabout way.

 

[z00ted]

Great answers, just what I was hoping for.
Thanks for answering them!

 

[Silly Kyle]

Ditto! ^_^

 

[z00ted]

So can we vote for who's next now?
I change my vote to Silly Kyle.

 

[Metatitan]

Let's give Mikey another day or two.

 

[z00ted]

Ah, alright didn't check the date when he started answering questions haha.
I'll chill for a bit ;D

 

[Moozle]

Do you ever play in low tier tournies? If so, who do you use?

What's your favorite thing about Brawl Peach?

What's your favorite video game ever?

Who's your favorite pokémon?!?

 

[hiROI]

Who's your 'hero/role model'?

 

[Metatitan]

Pan, racket, or golf club?

 

[Mikey Lenetia]

Do you ever play in low tier tournies? If so, who do you use?

What's your favorite thing about Brawl Peach?

What's your favorite video game ever?

Who's your favorite pokémon?!?

I want to play in low tier tournaments sooo very badly. It gives me the perfect opportunity to play as Zelda, who I would actually main if Peach wasn't in the game. I, personally, go by characters that I like and enjoy first when it comes to maining, and Peach herself just happens to be my favorite Nintendo character.

My favorite thing about Brawl Peach is just how much she doesn't look like she even knows that there's a fight going on. Not to mention all the crazy shenanigans and little intricacies that she has that make her such a realistic threat AND entertaining to watch.

My favorite video game ever... That's a tough one, honestly. I like so many different games. I do, however, have a favorite genre, and that is RPGs. But, if I have to go with one favorite game... Non-console, I'll go with FF XI because of how many friends I made and whatnot. Console, I'll go with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, because it's fun, has RPG elements that I enjoy, and has a pretty good storyline behind it, too. It, along with other games, didn't completely knocked me off my feet, but I'm rather hard to please there.

Meowth~! It's just so cute and cuddly and I love kitties so very much. Not to mention, he's the original cat pokemon. That'll always be my answer. ^_^

Who's your 'hero/role model'?

Mm... To be perfectly honest, I don't have one true hero/role model. I've found far better success and enjoyment of having quite a few, learning from their mistakes and their strengths. I don't usually keep up on celebrities because of how much negativity is thrown around their way by various people, and it truly makes me sad. If I have to list them, though, my parents, grandma, and uncle, as well as celebrities like Ellen(love her sense of humor and constant smile), Oprah(she's incredibly giving and open-minded), and Lady Gaga(she's pretty talented and, under all the jokes and such, is actually a very kind soul and outspoken on her beliefs). Just to name a few.

Pan, racket, or golf club?

Hmmmm... I'll go with racket. It's just sooooo rewarding when you get that sweetspot. I do love the range on the golf club, and the wonderful sound of the frying pan, though. ^_^

 

[hiROI]

Lady Gaga(she's pretty talented and, under all the jokes and such, is actually a very kind soul and outspoken on her beliefs).

Yay! I love all your posts and this put the cherry on top.
Here's a treat:

 

[z00ted]

Lady Gaga is a brainwashed illumanati cult loving satan worshipper.

 

[Queen B. Kyon]

Lady Gaga is a brainwashed illumanati cult loving satan worshipper.

Sir im sure this isn't the place to be posting that. If you want post it in the SD thread.

 

[JigglyZelda003]

Mikey whats your fav peach texture?

do you ever consider using color text?

are you preordering FFXIV?