I want to get into fighting games, but I have absolutely no one to play with.

[xghostsniperx]

I've been a gamer since I was 8. My first game was Street Fighter II for my SNES--nearly ALL my friends would come over after school every night to play it.

My friends slowly grew out of gaming over the years. By now, all they play is Call of Duty and Madden. They don't even "get" fighting games anymore, they simply mash buttons. I know if I called some of them over it would just be stupid and ridiculous--believe me, I've tried it before.

So at 18 I mostly play single player games. I'm really into shooters/shmups, as well as RPGs and niche games. But the bulk of my gaming is shooters--I believe I've put hundreds, possibly thousands of hours into shooters over the past few years. It feels, however, that I'm "missing" the other part of arcade gaming--fighters.

I figure, I have all of the equipment since I play so many shmups (modded consoles, arcade sticks, etc), so I should maybe try fighters again. My biggest problem is that I just have no one that would seriously play with me! I mean, my brother would probably mash around on the controller for awhile but then get bored. All my friends really don't game anymore.

I could go online, but all I have for online-capable consoles is a 360. Arcades around me are dead--the only thing I've seen is a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 cabinet. Any suggestions? I mean, are some fighters actually fun on your own? And is online that good on some consoles, that it feels like you're actually playing against someone?

[greeneggs&ham]

i am going to rape you.

[Biolink]

Get a regular Xbox,and then buy Street Fighter:Anniversary Collection for the Xbox.Street Fighter:Anniversary Collection doesn't work for the Xbox 360.

[renvi]

Street Fighter Anniversary Collection (XBOX) + Xbox Live
problem solved.

[Matt K.]

I've been a gamer since I was 8. My first game was Street Fighter II for my SNES--nearly ALL my friends would come over after school every night to play it.

My friends slowly grew out of gaming over the years. By now, all they play is Call of Duty and Madden. They don't even "get" fighting games anymore, they simply mash buttons. I know if I called some of them over it would just be stupid and ridiculous--believe me, I've tried it before.

So at 18 I mostly play single player games. I'm really into shooters/shmups, as well as RPGs and niche games. But the bulk of my gaming is shooters--I believe I've put hundreds, possibly thousands of hours into shooters over the past few years. It feels, however, that I'm "missing" the other part of arcade gaming--fighters.

I figure, I have all of the equipment since I play so many shmups (modded consoles, arcade sticks, etc), so I should maybe try fighters again. My biggest problem is that I just have no one that would seriously play with me! I mean, my brother would probably mash around on the controller for awhile but then get bored. All my friends really don't game anymore.

I could go online, but all I have for online-capable consoles is a 360. Arcades around me are dead--the only thing I've seen is a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 cabinet. Any suggestions? I mean, are some fighters actually fun on your own? And is online that good on some consoles, that it feels like you're actually playing against someone?

Most of us old Arcade goers have moved indoors to the living room with a console and a TV.

I cannot believe that you cannot find anyone to play with. Have you tried searching the forums of the game of your choice for people to play with? Where do you live? I am sure that you can find a small pocket of people that play fighters. Do not be afraid to make new friends.

[white shadow]

This is why I can't wait for the first competitive fighting game for DS WiFi.

Neverending Comp...:lovin:

[xghostsniperx]

Most of us old Arcade goers have moved indoors to the living room with a console and a TV.

I cannot believe that you cannot find anyone to play with. Have you tried searching the forums of the game of your choice for people to play with? Where do you live? I am sure that you can find a small pocket of people that play fighters. Do not be afraid to make new friends.

Basically, the only people that play video games at my school are either WoW addicts or just Madden players.

Maybe I'll find a few friends in college that like fighters.

[chopa]

kaillera and mame is an even easier option to xbox+live
though there isnt the newer games on it (3s, cvs2, mvc2)

[Alucard20]

Kaillera +Marvel vs capcom =crack!

Here's some video of it in play:

http://www.godweapon.net/comboVids/gamePlayer.php?id=431

Use IE

[MAGUS1234]

Just find any online fighting game to learn the basics of footsies, waku up games, baits and mixup + combos. Then you could start any streetfighter with an idea of what to do.

[Alzarath]

Hard to believe NO ONE in your area is interested in fighters.

[kenmastersX]

Have you tried posting in the regional matchmaking thread? If you look, you might be surprised by a bunch of closet (or not really closet) gamers that you probably didn't know about. Where do you live, anyway?

[HeartNana]

Basically, the only people that play video games at my school are either WoW addicts or just Madden players.

Maybe I'll find a few friends in college that like fighters.

Well, you havent said where you're from. I've met a LOT of people online who are in the same area as me just by checking out matchfinders and such. Just cause your immediate group of friends doesnt play fighters doesnt mean nobody in your area does.

And if that fails, xbl ftw.

[Se7in]

Well, you havent said where you're from. I've met a LOT of people online who are in the same area as me just by checking out matchfinders and such. Just cause your immediate group of friends doesnt play fighters doesnt mean nobody in your area does.

And if that fails, xbl ftw.

LOL I know there's a WoW version of Myspace...

We should do the same for Fighting Game fans...

[Shinto]

Hard to believe NO ONE in your area is interested in fighters.

I mean like come on Fighting games are like so last week, its all about halo :rolleyes:

[Gasp]

where are you located

[Se7in]

It's been the same for me for about 4-5 months now. I've been seriously trying to get into fighting games, but only thing I can practice is execution, and without a stick yet, even that's a challenge with a pad.

But yeah, where are you located?

[Khiempossible]

http://forums.shoryuken.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17

[DS]

Kaillera is balls if you're playing on a public server. Hence why I rarely play anymore on the public servers.

[Tat guy]

If you have a 360 try DOA. Simple to get into and dependind on where you live you just get some offline comp. Just don't try to get well know with here just with DOA.

Or download SF2:HF off the xbox arcade. Cheap old school goodness.

Then again you could just become a MvC player. (check to see if they'd sell cause I'd want a MvC2 cabinet)

[xghostsniperx]

Looking through the regional matchmaking thread, I see a bunch of people in my area (well, most about 20-45 minutes away). I'm from Southeastern WI btw.

The thing is, I'm sure that thread is for people who have played fighting games and want some serious competition. All I know how to do is a Haduken in Street Fighter--that's my extent of knowledge in fighting games.

I guess I can only practice and then maybe start playing with people in my area.

[Vynce]

I can relate, man. No one around me is really into 2D fighters. My best friend, who got me into the genre again, has moved on to the DBZ and Bleach franchises...bleh. No one around me has any interest in playing me. Firstly, there's not a whole lot of interest for fighting games that "look like Super Nintendo graphics." And secondly, everyone knows I'll mop the floors with them- and I'm a scrub, having virtually no human competition.

Still, as I'm used to that, I have fun playing games in their single-player modes. MvC2, SFA 3, and KOF XI are my recomendations. GGX2 #Reload is pretty good too, but I hear there's another sequel on the way. I'm kind of lost when it comes to that franchise, though.

[xghostsniperx]

I can relate, man. No one around me is really into 2D fighters. My best friend, who got me into the genre again, has moved on to the DBZ and Bleach franchises...bleh. No one around me has any interest in playing me. Firstly, there's not a whole lot of interest for fighting games that "look like Super Nintendo graphics." And secondly, everyone knows I'll mop the floors with them- and I'm a scrub, having virtually no human competition.

Still, as I'm used to that, I have fun playing games in their single-player modes. MvC2, SFA 3, and KOF XI are my recomendations. GGX2 #Reload is pretty good too, but I hear there's another sequel on the way. I'm kind of lost when it comes to that franchise, though.

Yea, I mean, my friends even refuse to play something like Super Smash Bros Melee or even Wario Ware for the Wii. Madden and any random WWII game is it.

[Alzarath]

Looking through the regional matchmaking thread, I see a bunch of people in my area (well, most about 20-45 minutes away). I'm from Southeastern WI btw.

The thing is, I'm sure that thread is for people who have played fighting games and want some serious competition. All I know how to do is a Haduken in Street Fighter--that's my extent of knowledge in fighting games.

I guess I can only practice and then maybe start playing with people in my area.

Should go anyway. Practice, yes, but go and ask for pointers/get experience/etc.

[Debaser]

Welcome to 2007. My advice is to purchase a Delorean and go back to 1995. And say hi to Coolio for me.

[Superking]

Welcome to 2007. My advice is to purchase a Delorean and go back to 1995. And say hi to Coolio for me.

:rofl: :rofl:

Wins thread.

[HeartNana]

Looking through the regional matchmaking thread, I see a bunch of people in my area (well, most about 20-45 minutes away). I'm from Southeastern WI btw.

The thing is, I'm sure that thread is for people who have played fighting games and want some serious competition. All I know how to do is a Haduken in Street Fighter--that's my extent of knowledge in fighting games.

I guess I can only practice and then maybe start playing with people in my area.
So youre saying you have nobody to play against, and then you're saying you can't play against them anyways?

Im not quite sure what you're looking for? If you want people that will simply play whether they know anything or not, then anyone can do. But if you actually want to learn, its best to prolly go at least show up and introduce yourself and stuff, the guys are prolly friendly enough to show you some stuff and help you out. =P

[Digitalbooty]

Go play those people. Explain to them that you are ultra noob. I'm sure they'll help you out. If not, move to NYC for a year, come back and destroy them all.

[diamonddust]

ill tell u what u could practice @ mvc2 for a while if u can get the game, then next time u hang out w/ ur friends, pop that shit in an let em hop in if they want. especially if u can show em u got a lil skillz, they'll wanna see how they match up, or how is the game itself. then, if ur good enough 2 piss em off, they'll bite an keep wanting 2 play better until they beat u.

how do i know?

im playin mvc2 atm an when my folks come over an see me play they hop in, i wipe em out, an they jus keep on comin back to play better. now they ask me to put it in when they come over. addictive, really fun an easy to learn.

oh yeah, an there are no limits when it comes 2 online.

[KStella55]

Go with Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting if you want to learn alot of the basics for 2D. If you get a Xbox 1, get the following games:
Guilty Gear X2
Capcom vs. SNK2
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection

Or even King of Fighter 2k2/2k3 if you like the series. When I used to play kaillera/mame, it would always be abit laggy or buggy, so IMO Xbox Live is the way to go.

[aznflict]

Ghost -

Check your PMs, and take this topic into the WI thread. We're more than happy to help a new player get into the scene.

[Shin Touyokouzan]

Hard to believe NO ONE in your area is interested in fighters.

Its like that where i live too. I live in the middle of no where PA. The only game people play around here is Melty blood. And I am a super turbo player -_-

[diamonddust]

Go with Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting if you want to learn alot of the basics for 2D. If you get a Xbox 1, get the following games:
Guilty Gear X2
Capcom vs. SNK2
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection

Or even King of Fighter 2k2/2k3 if you like the series. When I used to play kaillera/mame, it would always be abit laggy or buggy, so IMO Xbox Live is the way to go.

true

[aznflict]

Looking through the regional matchmaking thread, I see a bunch of people in my area (well, most about 20-45 minutes away). I'm from Southeastern WI btw.

The thing is, I'm sure that thread is for people who have played fighting games and want some serious competition. All I know how to do is a Haduken in Street Fighter--that's my extent of knowledge in fighting games.

I guess I can only practice and then maybe start playing with people in my area.

If you want to get into fighters, preferrably 2D (even though WI is officially a Tekken state), then start posting in the WI thread. That's the only way we can get to know you.

And yeah, it'd be ideal if you were already a beast and we could just get down to business, but if you're new, that's fine. Don't ever feel intimidated by us. WE CAN TEACH YOU. And playing against better people than you will only benefit you. Not to say that I'm the greatest 3S player, but I got my fundamentals down, and would be more than happy to spend a day and show you the ins and outs of fighters (3S is speciality, but can start you off with ST basics).

[Riot.EXE]

check out this thread I made a while back...the responses may help you out...don't worry, its relevant (http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?p=3477709#post3477709)