Lovecraft
Smash Apprentice
A big question I've had is Lucario in relation to stages. Project M does have a heavy emphasis on stages, so I feel a discussion is in order. I'll lend my two cents, but I rather hear from some of the more seasoned Lucs out there like what everyone's bans/picks are and where they feel he performs best. Of course, many picks are character dependent and when you are choosing a counterpick be wise to who you are taking where. Aka, don't take a Marth to Battlefield.
In my opinion, Lucario does need some space, he doesn't perform well in cramped stages, and it doesn't take advantage of his mobility, but not too large so that the opponent can escape strings and reset the situation. Platforms can serve him well, and benefit his aerial strings while supplying protection and a nice mobility boost coupled with down-b. I mean, you're no dorf, but platforms are pretty chill.
Space and Platforms? A couple stages come to mind, Pokemon Stadium 2 and Smashville. I feel these two work as good neutrals with the right balance of space and mobility.
Battlefield would suit that category nicely, platforms are a nice height, blast lines are decent, space is good. I just feel other characters get more out of it than Luc. But, yes, it is good and perhaps even great.
Final Destination is nice, but I feel the space is rather excessive, but personally, I am very comfortable with this stage and find myself going here often with consistent success. Yes you can camp, but you won't. This isn't brawl.
Not too fond of Yoshi's story, cramped with small blast lines. You can do some wall jump gimmicks, but I feel it lacks redeeming qualities. And then there's Randell.
Dreamland is not bad. Dem blastlines b cray tho.
This brings us to Fountain O' Dreams. Personally, I do like this stage for some bizarre reasons. I like the platforms, a lot. Yes, it is on the small side, and probably has many bad qualities. But I do feel comfortable there.
Now for the counterpicks,
First of all, **** Skyloft. Those stairs are not cool.
Pokemon Stadium, with the modifications it has from Project M, it ain't half bad. Plus you can force approaches if you use your taunt to get aura while behind hazards during some of the formations.
Now, Lylat Cruise, I have many mixed feelings about this. Space is good, platforms are good. It no longer ****ing moves, so that is good. If you're comfortable here, go ham, in fact, go salami.
Skyworld, *shrug* Got nothing.
Space and a moving platform? Look no further than Green Hill Zone. I myself don't like going here very much, but I have seen other Lucarios favor this stage.
Yoshi's Island, Randell 2.0. Input please.
And last but not least, Wario Ware. Interesting platform placement, and small horizontal blast lines. You can grab some very early kills, and nice strings. Space is a little lacking.
Holy text batman. If you made it this far I'm sorry. Would love to hear from other Lucs other than my stupid self.
In my opinion, Lucario does need some space, he doesn't perform well in cramped stages, and it doesn't take advantage of his mobility, but not too large so that the opponent can escape strings and reset the situation. Platforms can serve him well, and benefit his aerial strings while supplying protection and a nice mobility boost coupled with down-b. I mean, you're no dorf, but platforms are pretty chill.
Space and Platforms? A couple stages come to mind, Pokemon Stadium 2 and Smashville. I feel these two work as good neutrals with the right balance of space and mobility.
Battlefield would suit that category nicely, platforms are a nice height, blast lines are decent, space is good. I just feel other characters get more out of it than Luc. But, yes, it is good and perhaps even great.
Final Destination is nice, but I feel the space is rather excessive, but personally, I am very comfortable with this stage and find myself going here often with consistent success. Yes you can camp, but you won't. This isn't brawl.
Not too fond of Yoshi's story, cramped with small blast lines. You can do some wall jump gimmicks, but I feel it lacks redeeming qualities. And then there's Randell.
Dreamland is not bad. Dem blastlines b cray tho.
This brings us to Fountain O' Dreams. Personally, I do like this stage for some bizarre reasons. I like the platforms, a lot. Yes, it is on the small side, and probably has many bad qualities. But I do feel comfortable there.
Now for the counterpicks,
First of all, **** Skyloft. Those stairs are not cool.
Pokemon Stadium, with the modifications it has from Project M, it ain't half bad. Plus you can force approaches if you use your taunt to get aura while behind hazards during some of the formations.
Now, Lylat Cruise, I have many mixed feelings about this. Space is good, platforms are good. It no longer ****ing moves, so that is good. If you're comfortable here, go ham, in fact, go salami.
Skyworld, *shrug* Got nothing.
Space and a moving platform? Look no further than Green Hill Zone. I myself don't like going here very much, but I have seen other Lucarios favor this stage.
Yoshi's Island, Randell 2.0. Input please.
And last but not least, Wario Ware. Interesting platform placement, and small horizontal blast lines. You can grab some very early kills, and nice strings. Space is a little lacking.
Holy text batman. If you made it this far I'm sorry. Would love to hear from other Lucs other than my stupid self.
