theONEjanitor
Smash Champion
I know about 90 percent of you are going to enter this thread just ready to post:
Omg dont train against a level 9 comp noob
But I have found that it has a couple of uses.
Note: you should only consider this as an option when there is absolutely no one to play, as playing against a human will always be the best option.
First and foremost, do not play the computer like you would a human, this is what develops the "bad habits" that everyone warns you about. Don't fight the computer to "win". If you did that, you'd find that its terribly easy after awhile, and you won't be helping yourself.
And do not fight the level 9 computer to
a. learn advanced techniques like SHFFLing, wavedashing, etc. Master these techniques in training mode or against a Level 1 computer.
b. practice these techniques. again, use training mode or a level 1. once you're pretty comfortable doing them...then try this idea
Fight the computer for the following:
Comboing: The level 9 computer is pretty good at letting you know a basis for what works at combos. They have basically perfect reflexes, so if there is space to attack in between your combo, they very often will do it. Note: the computer uses DI pretty nooby, so take this into account, you should still be in the mindset of 'what could I do if they use DI this way' when you're trying out combos.
Tech Chasing/capitalizing on missed techs: The computer techs sometimes, and they miss techs all the time, so you can use that as an opportunity to find out things to do in either situation
Tech Skill: One problem that I'm sure many people starting out encounter is that, even after they're pretty good at SHFFLing, wavedashing, and everything else, once they play against a real human, they all but lose their tech skill. They either have poor reflexes or they get frustrated easily and start playing like a caveman. Again, do not play the computer "to win". Just defend yourself and get into the habit of using your techniques, even when under constant pressure. One skill that fighting the computer helps you get used to using is DI. The computer likes to get you into gay combos due to their crazy reflexes. Using DI is a good way to get out of it. and remember, do not do it because it helps you win. do it to get in the habit of using DI.
so i mean, obviously its not the best choice. playing a human is clearly the best option.
but is it completely useless? I think not.
You just have to go about it, with the right mindstate.
Omg dont train against a level 9 comp noob
But I have found that it has a couple of uses.
Note: you should only consider this as an option when there is absolutely no one to play, as playing against a human will always be the best option.
First and foremost, do not play the computer like you would a human, this is what develops the "bad habits" that everyone warns you about. Don't fight the computer to "win". If you did that, you'd find that its terribly easy after awhile, and you won't be helping yourself.
And do not fight the level 9 computer to
a. learn advanced techniques like SHFFLing, wavedashing, etc. Master these techniques in training mode or against a Level 1 computer.
b. practice these techniques. again, use training mode or a level 1. once you're pretty comfortable doing them...then try this idea
Fight the computer for the following:
Comboing: The level 9 computer is pretty good at letting you know a basis for what works at combos. They have basically perfect reflexes, so if there is space to attack in between your combo, they very often will do it. Note: the computer uses DI pretty nooby, so take this into account, you should still be in the mindset of 'what could I do if they use DI this way' when you're trying out combos.
Tech Chasing/capitalizing on missed techs: The computer techs sometimes, and they miss techs all the time, so you can use that as an opportunity to find out things to do in either situation
Tech Skill: One problem that I'm sure many people starting out encounter is that, even after they're pretty good at SHFFLing, wavedashing, and everything else, once they play against a real human, they all but lose their tech skill. They either have poor reflexes or they get frustrated easily and start playing like a caveman. Again, do not play the computer "to win". Just defend yourself and get into the habit of using your techniques, even when under constant pressure. One skill that fighting the computer helps you get used to using is DI. The computer likes to get you into gay combos due to their crazy reflexes. Using DI is a good way to get out of it. and remember, do not do it because it helps you win. do it to get in the habit of using DI.
so i mean, obviously its not the best choice. playing a human is clearly the best option.
but is it completely useless? I think not.
You just have to go about it, with the right mindstate.