Using only 2 pikmin

[SuSa]

Now, I've used Olimar for a bit, he was my first main in Brawl, but I soon abandoned him for Sheik.

But I've decided to come back as a lulz type character

I use only 2 pikmin. Similiar to the Olimar who uses only 1 but why 2?

1. It allows me to d-smash with less worry it will go the wrong way
2. It makes me THINK more while using Olimar. Keeping two specific colors against certain characters. (Yellow+red for Ness, Red+purple against Snake, etc.)
3. I find it **** FUN to play like this as it provides a challenge.
4. Hell no would I do this at a tournament however, or any "ranked" matches, only friendlies
5. It makes me think to use a lot more grabs and down-B SA frames. (I've lived to about 150% with just 2 pikmin)
6. IT just involves more strategy for me, sure I could use all 6 BUT WHERES THE FUN IN THAT

I find the benefits for me is simple:

Makes me use moves I would normally use less with 6 pikmin. (such as a lot more tilts)

Makes me use down-B whenever I can find the chance to because just smashing or shielding seems less safe now. (SA frames ftw?)

Makes me be very careful to not get hit, and therefore takes my full concentration and it actually makes me get hit less. (meaning when I do use 6 for ranked matches, I'll know how to be a lot more careful)

It's just funner :s

 

[Barge]

That'd be impossible for me, I love taking a million direct hits.

 

[SuSa]

I just find it fun and so far I've actually won all but 2 matches I've put him through (however 3 were just for lulz xD neither of us took the match seriously)

It's just fun to sit their laughing for an entire match, I've been doing so much training for tourneys and playing seriously I've almost forgotten that its just a game, played for fun this just makes me happy when I play.

Just had some friendlies with an awesome Sheik, won some and lost some, but overall was fun.

 

[BlackWaltzX]

Try doing Hyphen smash up to downsmash to forward smash to Grab!

 

[Excellence]

Something tells me that doesn't work so well.

I try using zero pikmin because it makes me a lot more opportunistic, and it's loads of fun - in friendly matches. So, I can see why you go for two.

 

[BlackWaltzX]

What doesn't work well, using two? It actually works great against certain characters like Marth.

 

[OlimarFan]

What doesn't work well, using two? It actually works great against certain characters like Marth.

Well, it depends on the Pikmin...Personally, I prefer 3 at the least.
The third Pikmin would be used as a projectile or as a 'back-up' Pikmin in case one dies...

 

[BlackWaltzX]

I'd think any number but 0 is great. 1-2 is the best against Marth's I still say. I mean, if you get knocked off the stage, you can easily get a boosted up+b as he won't let you tether (Marths are one of the faster characters).
But yeah, I generally go with 6 heh.

 

[TheDuplexDuo]

I think it's an Awesome idea! We need more crazy smashers, it really brings new knowledge and playstyles when incorporated back into the game.

Anywho with two Pikmin this tip might be handy, as soon as your pluck a Pikmin (From when you have zero) you can instantly use it in a smash attack or a side B. Cancels out the pluck lag. Just rememeber Olimars teather is better with Zero than with 3-4. So hurl them to the stage first on recoveries! You got my Unolimar seal of approval! Say, what not call yourself the Duolimar!

>_<​

 

[SuSa]

@BlackWaltzX
About the hyphen smash stuff - explain better xD rofl haven't heard hyphen smashing in a while (unless your speaking of the dash > up-smash thing <.< lol)

@Excellence
this actually works GREAT against opponents who have actually beaten my other mains (Sheik, Pit, Diddy Kong, Lucas) and I've actually won fights where my others have failed.... <.<

@BlackWaltzX again

It works great towards a lot for me, doing the boosted 0 pikmin up-B is easier to throw 2, since a lot of people can quickly gimp you with an edgehog (normally) however it does pose a problem when I'm hit far and below the stage (a well-timed fair from Sheik for example)


@TheDuplexDuo

Duomin, I prefer that name first off and you where the one who actually gave me the idea for this. I figured why not just 1 more to allow d-smash more often, along with being able to throw 1 and still be safe. Also I know about the 0 is better then 2 and to be honest, I've used 1-2 pikmin as a tether before (and I've stage spiked before when they tried to gimp ^_^) if my internet stops being screwy I'll upload the 4 matches of mine (that were under 3 mins <.< I've had like 40-50 matches as Duomin so far)

 

[TheDuplexDuo]

@TheDuplexDuo

Duomin, I prefer that name first off and you where the one who actually gave me the idea for this. I figured why not just 1 more to allow d-smash more often, along with being able to throw 1 and still be safe. Also I know about the 0 is better then 2 and to be honest, I've used 1-2 pikmin as a tether before (and I've stage spiked before when they tried to gimp ^_^) if my internet stops being screwy I'll upload the 4 matches of mine (that were under 3 mins <.< I've had like 40-50 matches as Duomin so far)

Hah, Duomin, very classy! Well I wish you the best of luck! Happy Smashing!

*Oh yar, I look forward to seeing your matches!​

 

[Snail]

Err, good luck with that. I personally don't see the point in playing with 0/1/2 Pikmin as it's only going to make you weaker, but yeah. As long as you're having fun...

 

[SuSa]

Err, good luck with that. I personally don't see the point in playing with 0/1/2 Pikmin as it's only going to make you weaker, but yeah. As long as you're having fun...

Easier to organize my 2 pikmin.
Side-B then up-B is often better then 6 because you get a higher vertical boost, making you that much harder to edgehog.
It's easier to plan when to use which pikmin in a match.
I have a far less chance of miss glancing my pikmin and missing a KO opportunity by using an up-smash with a white pikmin.