Skler
Smash Master
I figured I'd contribute something, so here's a place people can post videos (of Link in SSBM, or LttP if you want I guess) and I'll critique them for you.
Eventually.
This is just because the Link discussion thread is hard for me to go through, and since my name is on this thread I'll feel bad for not updating it ever. Not that it worked for my guide, but critiques are shorter and generally easier than guide writing.
Rules:
1. Don't post way too many videos.
I probably won't watch more than 5 on one person.
2. Give me a variety.
Maybe your playstyle vs Mario is really just hanging off the edge and trying to superjump. Giving me a few videos against different characters (and different players) is the best way to get critiques.
3. Opponents should be at or around your level
If it's you 4-stocking bad players then I can't really critique it. Close matches where you lose are honestly better because there will be clear mistakes that I can help you with.
4. Don't get upset if I say something mean.
If you do really badly it will be a long critique, and I might say something like "What are you, Link or a helicopter? Stop spamming the spin attack." Writing fun things is what makes writing enjoyable.
5. Make sure the videos aren't terrible quality.
I will not watch videos that have a glare on the screen, are really fuzzy or are really far away. If I can't easily tell what is going on my critique will be "Buy a Dazzle."
6. This thread isn't for talkin' 'bout stuff, it's for critiques.
Anyone is welcome to critique somebody's video, but this is not a thread for starting conversations. Somebody posts a video, people critique it.
7. QUOTE THE PERSON WHO YOU ARE CRITIQUING.
This way everyone will know who you are talking to and nobody will get confused. I expect there to be a decent number of videos being posted, and it's likely that some will be posted at the same time. This should prevent madness.
8. Try not to flood the thread with videos.
Don't post new videos too often. It's unlikely that you improved significantly between noon yesterday and 8:00 tonight. Once a week is pushing it, but if you went to a tournament or something that's fine. Just please don't spam this thread or I will not be getting to it.
For people who want to write Critiques and have them be legible, I have included a handy-dandy guide to writing critiques.
Fun fact: Always use this format for everything. Really, this is how you should write.
CRITIQUE FORMAT:
Paragraph 1: Overview.
Example: I feel you have a good grasp of Link overall, but you make a lot of careless mistakes. It might be nerves, but you don't seem like you trust in your tech skill so you actively avoid using it at all. Never wavedashing is just limiting, and there were many situations it would have helped you.
Paragraphs 2-whatever: Specific matches, specific examples OR BOTH!
Example: I loved it when you ripped the controller out of the Falco players hand and started beating him with it; that was clever. It's too bad the TO didn't agree that it was a legal play. Next time, try a more subtle maneuver like winning the match without violence.
Example 2: You overuse the downtilt. It isn't a good approach, nor is it a good defensive move or edgeguard. Actually, stop dtilting. Forever. That move is balls.
You also appear to think dash attacks are the best form of tech chase. Grabbing is often safer, notice how your opponents were shielding your dash attacks (ex. match 2, 1:30, 1:52, 2:40, 3:16, 4:00) most of the time. Mix it up.
Final Paragraph: Closing statements.
Example: All in all you're a solid player, but it feels like you limit yourself to certain options. Link doesn't have all that many options, so learning more tricks could help. Also, please give the Falco player my condolences. It looks like he had a concussion.
