The Official Yoshi FAQ/Q&A Thread -- [Please look here before posting!]

[bigman40]

These boards might as well be pronounced dead.

Also, I'm probably gonna stop adding information as I don't really feel the need to continue posting stuff when no one plays the character anymore. It's a waste of my time for me to do that.

 

[Poltergust]

I'm still faithful to Yoshi...

Still, I'm surprised to see how many people dropped him down to a secondary now.

 

[~Firefly~]

Not that it really matters, but I still use Yoshi 100%. I don't get the opportunity to go to a lot of tournaments, but I will keep using him every chance I get.

 

[Delta-cod]

That just means Yoshi mains are an elite core! Only a select few are permitted to be honored by Yoshi mainage. >=[

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Must try to hide sadness.

 

[Airborne]

i'm still keeping up with maining yoshi until i become a far better player overall, since he feels like training wheels for me, but i'm working with other characters as well (mainly in order to just understand them more), and we'll see how it goes from there...

 

[Noobicidal]

That just means Yoshi mains are an elite core! Only a select few are permitted to be honored by Yoshi mainage. >=[

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Must try to hide sadness.

Just do what the Puffs do: Troll each other for ****s and giggles.

Also, how do I shot eggs?

 

[Delta-cod]

Just do what the Puffs do: Troll each other for ****s and giggles.

Also, how do I shot eggs?

Press Z or R twice.

 

[auroreon]

These boards might as well be pronounced dead.

Also, I'm probably gonna stop adding information as I don't really feel the need to continue posting stuff when no one plays the character anymore. It's a waste of my time for me to do that.

Thats a shame. =(

Just think of it this way, those of us that still main Yoshi are more unique.

 

[SOVAman]

Delta soon you will be the only yoshi main left

they are slowly fading

 

[Delta-cod]

I might just go crazy with posting to myself on the boards if that happens. >_>''

 

[~Firefly~]

And I'll be here, lurking in the shadows and watching your descent into madness. =]

 

[CelestialMarauder~]

Can someone explain his weak point?

 

[Delta-cod]

Um, if you're talking about Yoshi's...

It's like, right on his nose. That spot is reeeeeeeeally vulnerable, and few moves can cover it. It's where people can hit you during your pivot grab/like everything. If someone drops an aerial onto your nose, there's not much you can do about it. =/

 

[SOVAman]

Can someone explain his weak point?

He has weak arms and has big feet

and a huge abnoxious nose that scares all the bishes away

The only thing the bishes like about him is his long tongue

 

[Deleted member]

The only thing unique about yoshi mains in comparison with those who dont is that now we can actually place without being held back.
This only applies at a very high level of play, so unless you feel you are able to compete at a national or high regional level (skill wise) i think sticking with yoshi is good, helps you get better.

 

[Delta-cod]

Socks, funny you'd say that. I swear Air mentioned how we'd all be famous players if we switched to a high/top tier after playing Yoshi. Some people I've played have mentioned it to me as well.

But alas, I only care for Yoshi.

 

[bigman40]

I wonder how much better off those people that switched are now? I wonder how much money they've won, and how much recognition they've gotten since they've switched.

 

[Deleted member]

I just switched 2 weeks ago and havent really decided on a main.
Bwett is placing about the same but he has played diddy only a month, while he played yoshi for over a year.

If you cant place well with yoshi you wont place well with anyone else.
Just remember that.

 

[Delta-cod]

If that's true, then why change who you main? That's almost like saying Yoshi's the best character in the game. It could very well be his flaws that keep us from placing well. It's like telling the Ganons "If you can't place well with Ganon, you can't place well with anyone else." Which is most likely false.

Just sayin'.

 

[Poltergust]

You know, I've always wondered that...

If all the good people playing low-tier characters suddenly switched to playing high-tier characters, would we see a dramatic shift in tournament placings?

Heck, for all we know someone who is better than M2K is playing as a low-tier character right now.

 

[Deleted member]

Delta, if you think so, switch high tier.
You wont place better.

I didnt say you wont place better if you were already placing high with yoshi.
I said you wont if you arent.

Also, dont be stupid.
If you really think you are a super pro, then go MK.
But you arent.
Youd be placing top if you were.

 

[bigman40]

Now that you've had time to get "good" with your new "better " main, how much more money and recognition have you gained since maining him/her? Unless you placed top 3 every time, you aren't doing better in terms of making money.

This will be all that I quote when I see more people switch mains every time. Actually, I'ma make it my sig.

 

[~Firefly~]

This will be all that I quote when I see more people switch mains every time. Actually, I'ma make it my sig.

I'm tempted to make it MY sig.

 

[Poltergust]

Also, dont be stupid.
If you really think you are a super pro, then go MK.
But you arent.
Youd be placing top if you were.

Wait... was this directed at me?

 

[Shiri]

General Discussion, please. =___=

 

[Sharky]

can we DR waveland back onto the stage after this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S54mPByImY0&feature=sub

 

[Delta-cod]

can we DR waveland back onto the stage after this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S54mPByImY0&feature=sub

My guess is that that would only work if the stage had a slant on the edge, like Lylat. Why would you want to do it if you were the one doing the attacking, anyways?

Unless you mean on the defensive. In that case, the same applies I'd guess, just pray you don't happen to get hit. XD

So I was browsing the forums and found this new tech thing. Anyone think it'd be useful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdrsdxrey0I

It looks like it's a bit lengthy to perform, and the slide really isn't that great, assuming Yoshi gets a similar slide out of it. Just wanted to get some other opinions.

 

[hadesblade]

My guess is that that would only work if the stage had a slant on the edge, like Lylat. Why would you want to do it if you were the one doing the attacking, anyways?

Unless you mean on the defensive. In that case, the same applies I'd guess, just pray you don't happen to get hit. XD

So I was browsing the forums and found this new tech thing. Anyone think it'd be useful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdrsdxrey0I

It looks like it's a bit lengthy to perform, and the slide really isn't that great, assuming Yoshi gets a similar slide out of it. Just wanted to get some other opinions.

Why not just walk? It looked like any attack he did stopped the slide, it seems like walking would be just as effective, unless I'm missing something.

 

[Delta-cod]

Why not just walk? It looked like any attack he did stopped the slide, it seems like walking would be just as effective, unless I'm missing something.

According to what he said about it, ftilt stopped the slide. If you're watching it, you can see him slide AS he's jabbing.

Anyways, I'm calling this one pretty useless thanks to the lengthy start up that it'd be hard to miss. I just wanted to put it out there.

P.S. HoN sux.

 

[Sharky]

My guess is that that would only work if the stage had a slant on the edge, like Lylat. Why would you want to do it if you were the one doing the attacking, anyways?

Unless you mean on the defensive. In that case, the same applies I'd guess, just pray you don't happen to get hit. XD

So I was browsing the forums and found this new tech thing. Anyone think it'd be useful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdrsdxrey0I

It looks like it's a bit lengthy to perform, and the slide really isn't that great, assuming Yoshi gets a similar slide out of it. Just wanted to get some other opinions.

lol pivot slides have been around since close to the beginning.

and I meant my question in an offensive manner, in the case that the opponent does not fall off, mainly for shield pressure purposes. It's rather situational, either way, but every bit helps.

 

[auroreon]

My guess is that that would only work if the stage had a slant on the edge, like Lylat. Why would you want to do it if you were the one doing the attacking, anyways?

Unless you mean on the defensive. In that case, the same applies I'd guess, just pray you don't happen to get hit. XD

So I was browsing the forums and found this new tech thing. Anyone think it'd be useful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdrsdxrey0I

It looks like it's a bit lengthy to perform, and the slide really isn't that great, assuming Yoshi gets a similar slide out of it. Just wanted to get some other opinions.

I don't need to watch the video, I already know you are talking about Moon Dashing lol.
Normally I don't like to ignore techs without testing them lots, but I'm pretty sure its not of use to us, DR is superior and easier to perform.

 

[Airborne]

yeah i agree with auro; DR comes out faster, and its length looks longer than this "moon dashing" thing...

 

[Delta-cod]

lol pivot slides have been around since close to the beginning.

and I meant my question in an offensive manner, in the case that the opponent does not fall off, mainly for shield pressure purposes. It's rather situational, either way, but every bit helps.

Oh, well I'd still only assume you can do it if the edge is slanted.

 

[Sharky]

I dunno actually. Wario can make it back on flat ground just because of his acceleration in the air, so it might be possible on flat edges too.

 

[MX778]

Socks, funny you'd say that. I swear Air mentioned how we'd all be famous players if we switched to a high/top tier after playing Yoshi. Some people I've played have mentioned it to me as well.

But alas, I only care for Yoshi.

Yoshi is just too cool for school huh? : )

 

[Sharky]

so I officially switched my control settings to b as jump to learn DR. ****, it's like learning to play all over again haha, this is gonna take some getting used to. However, I'm feeling pretty good about learning the actual DR stuff now, it's more of getting used to the motion now rather than making an olympian of my thumb lol.

 

[Airborne]

so I officially switched my control settings to b as jump to learn DR. ****, it's like learning to play all over again haha, this is gonna take some getting used to. However, I'm feeling pretty good about learning the actual DR stuff now, it's more of getting used to the motion now rather than making an olympian of my thumb lol.

i picked this setup up in about may or june i believe, and it took only about a month to get used to... i acually like it better now because the X button feels more convenient for special moves, since it's bigger... and now that i think about it, it might make jumping OoS for people that hate tap jump a hell of a lot easier.... or for nairing OoS in general.... this being a normal character of course.
XD

 

[Delta-cod]

I've begun to use that set up starting like, Tuesday. It's still a bit awkward, but I can't go back because I get that mixed up too. My advice for getting used to it is to just play with other people a lot. It'll get your muscle memory down faster.

Jumping OoS is so good. Whenever I play other characters, I cry because I think of how much better Yoshi could be with an OoS game. =[

 

[Metatitan]

Yoshi would be a lot less ****ty with an OoS game, imagine punishing shuttle loop with OoS Uair. Btw OoS Nair would.... ****. Or OoS down b ;_;

 

[Delta-cod]

Yoshi would be a lot less ****ty with an OoS game, imagine punishing shuttle loop with OoS Uair.

I think I just orgasmed at the thought of that. Oops.

Erm, right. If only if only.