Just bought SF Anniversary (help getting started)

[Mr.North]

I also bought the pelican stick and love it i can do the double fireball motion simply. I just need help getting started. Like who should I use as a beginner and where can I get begginer videos and help. BTW my first post on SRK be nice. Thanks:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[eiSH]

I also bought the pelican stick and love it i can do the double fireball motion simply. I just need help getting started. Like who should I use as a beginner and where can I get begginer videos and help. BTW my first post on SRK be nice. Thanks:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:combovideos.com and check out the hall of fame for combo videos (for intermediate -> advanced stuff,) and there's also a tutorial section there as well.

[Mr.North]

yes ive looked their but I cant find anything that can help me with understanding how to hold the joystick and stuff and who to start with. I love that site but the tutorials just show vids of people doing stuff. Thanks for your help though I havnt tried the combo vids section yet. Thanks you guys are very helpful

[Yeah Dood 120%]

:wonder: This is probably your best place to start:
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=116384&page=8
... dood.

[Mr.North]

Thanks for the link but how is it suppose to help me?

[Biolink]

I am a beginner as well.The recommendations people have gave me is to start out with Ken because he can dish out alot of damage and he has good defense.

[eiSH]

Start out with high tier characters so you can get a feel for the game. You don't want to handicap yourself from the start by choosing a character with many weaknesses.

Ken is definately a good starter character. Chun-li and Ryu are good choices too.

[Mechanica]

Yeah, it's true, shotos are user friendly.

[DH020]

just use Ken no skill needed lol

[Mr.North]

thanks guys thats the type of answer I was looking for. I also happened to find a Faq on ken. Perfect

[Figcoinc]

Remember, take it slow. DO NOT CARE ABOUT WIN LOSSES ON LIVE!! It doesn't matter. Some of the best players on Live are rank B or A. The S or SS or sometimes just punks who drop (they disconnect or leave the game before the lose so it doesn't record the loss) or people who pick on the unskilled players so pad their score. The best way to learn honestly, play OFFLINE for a bit and learn the basics. Then go online and just use it as practice. Use the people as practice dummies. Who cares if they get all pissy. After a while, you'll be more skilled than most of them will ever be and they won't play you regardless. Most of the good players are real nice to people who are honestly willing to learn. SOme will actually help you train you on stuff.

Just be nice, play for fun and learn before you talk. Then when you have some game, talk a bit but be fun about it. No one likes a jerk.

[DevilJin 01]

Yeah don't be a jerk like me. :lol:

[Figcoinc]

Ya, that guys a bastard!!!

:rofl: :rofl:

[Slayzz]

Hey, I just got the game also. My Gametag is zenz6rx if you want to play a couple game sometime.

[Biolink]

Cool,I'll send you a Friend Request.US beginners need to stick together man.

[Slayzz]

hey Biolink, I got your friends request. You playing tonight? Just played CvS2 for the first time today on live. Got my ass kicked horribly. Need to practice more and hopefully improve on the game.

[Mr.North]

Hey guys I dont have live anymore but thats cool I play CvS2eo also. thanks for the offer I might get it with my next paycheck. 327$(just checked my hours). Worked all week. But saving up for a car. Any way all of you guys seem cool as hell. Any tips on beating arcade mode. I cant beat the damn 4th or 5th level man i suck:wonder: :wonder:

[Biolink]

I'm available 24/7 on Xbox Live.I usually am playing or practicing from 3:00 P.M. to about 11:00 P.M. with few breaks inbetween

I also play at 6:00 A.M until about 7:40 A.M

If you any fellow newbie wants to play me,I am readily available.Just message me from Shoryuken.com or Xbox Live and I'll be set to go.

[eiSH]

Err, for total noobs to the game, might I suggest you practice 1-2-3 (Jump-in Fierce or Roundhouse - Standing whatever - Special Move) then once you can do 1-2-3s start working on 4s (1-2-3 + Super)

The idea is to develop your poke locks (to give pressure to your opponents) and punish them (to the max amount of damage) when they mess up. This is where practicing 1-2-3s help since most scrubs punish with throws or a single special. After you have the basics down, go practice Karas and/or technical (flashy) combos. Mindgames come with experience.