The Birth of True Skullgirls Combat: Fugazi

Broseidon Rex

On an undetermined night at Evo2012, a group of Skullgirls player stumbled upon a new form of fighting. Eschewing non-essential parts of the game such at "grabs", "hit-confirms", and "air combos", they have distilled the game into its most basic and brutal form: punching people in the face. Enter Fugazi!

Fugazi is played by both characters creating a two person team of Double and Cerebella. The Cerebella assist is set as forward + s.HP (Titan Knuckle) and Double's assist as s.HP (Fugazi Knuckle). Match time should be set to infinite since a pure game like Fugazi must not allow such petty things to interfere.

After the ceremonial shaking of hands and announcement that this is indeed Fugazi, select a stage and prepare yourself for in Fugazi, only the two mentioned moves are allowed to be used. Use of any other move that hits results in great shame and a free Fugazi by the opponent. Accidental supers (hit or not) result in the offender being Fugazied three times. Assists are allowed and encouraged to be used (should you actually know how to use an assist...). Raw tag-ins would result in moves other than Fugazi to be used and are banned from usage. However, alpha counters would result in the use of Fugazi and are considered Kosher and legal.

During the proceedings of Fugazi, it is encouraged by everyone (or elected representatives) to make random baby sounds and yell Fugazi at appropriate moments. Though not necessary, Fugazi does support the EVO economy through its money matches and is encouraged.

The following video shows the first official match of Fugazi, while play testing and brainstorming of rules was first done mid-match during Fugazi.

girlystyle

abooooobababoooboboboboababababoooooo fugazi

Osbjorn

Dive Fist

deice-

Oh my lord, we have Fugazi footsies!

CHIEFxIRONLUNG

Minor Threat was better ;)

girlystyle

CHIEFxIRONLUNG, post: 7222494, member: 33384 wrote:

Minor Threat was better ;)

maybe, if you are 'one of THOSE guys'.

I PLAY REAL GAMES

Broseidon Rex

CHIEFxIRONLUNG, post: 7222494, member: 33384 wrote:

Minor Threat was better ;)

Never heard of this Minor Threat game. Can you post evidence of its existence?

But it still is in vain for only Fugazi is the truest fighter.

RustyShacklefurd

Fugazi (edited for boldness to convey the utmost of seriousness that is Fugazi) suite next year, make it happen. Also I forgot to ask you about that Thor shirt you had; who, what, where, when, why, and how much?

girlystyle

I was just about to post details on a suite.

Next year I will do better to organize a suite IN ADVANCE.
At this suite we will have SG casuals, MM, and runbacks.

As a special event, everyone who comes to the suite will put their names in a hat.
Two names will be drawn, and they will be forced to money match one another in a sacred game of Fugazi.
Side bets MUST be had.

The winner will win their dolla dolla bills, and will invited to join the illustrious Fugazi Illuminati, which is signified by a high five in the bathroom and the ceremonial 'placing of the hat'.

I am currently working on making said hats for founding members Severin, KenInBlack, Broseidon, and myself.

only one OFFICIAL Fugazi battle will be had a year.

FUGAZI ON MY BROTHERS!


Aaaaaaaboooobabzaboo,

FI GirlyStyle

Bad Lt.

So, this is what happens when white hipsters try to mimic Yipes?

I'm sure Ian MacKaye is honored by the way.

girlystyle

Bad Lt., post: 7222975, member: 5344 wrote:

So, this is what happens when white hipsters try to mimic Yipes?

I'm sure Ian MacKaye is honored by the way.

people who call others hipsters unwarranted in the FGC have always been fat neck bearded virgins who are jealous of others ability to get some and play Fugazi.

Can't kill the fun buddy ;)

Squire Grooktook

What does the word fugazi mean?

girlystyle

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fugazi

CHIEFxIRONLUNG

IAN MACKAYE EDGE WATCH 2012

DaRabidDuckie

I can't decide if this is goddamn brilliant, or if you guys have ruined the game forever... o_o

Jet Set Dizzy

girlystyle, post: 7223020, member: 51116 wrote:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fugazi

"Military slang meaning 'Fucked up situation'"
Haha, that's great.

CHIEFxIRONLUNG

Girlystyle & Broseidon Rex:

I am almost certain that a concept called Google exists. Here's the kicker, it'll recite all desired information as needed. Pretty fucking sweet, eh?

Fugazi is a weak band, ergo a weak game by default.

Broseidon Rex

Squire Grooktook, post: 7223014, member: 41929 wrote:

What does the word fugazi mean?

I've heard it could be referencing an old movie called Donnie Brasco, where a diamond is considered fake, or Fugazi.
In this light, it's a clever reference to Cerebella's (aka the "Diamond Dynamo") Titan Knuckle since Double's is "Fugazi Knuckle" or "Fake Knuckle"

Not 100% sure, but it seems reasonable.

DaRabidDuckie, post: 7223038, member: 14687 wrote:

I can decide. this is goddamn brilliant

Don't worry, Duckie, fixed it for you.

girlystyle

CHIEFxIRONLUNG, post: 7223053, member: 33384 wrote:

Girlystyle & Broseidon Rex:

I am almost certain that a concept called Google exists. Here's the kicker, it'll recite all desired information as needed. Pretty fucking sweet, eh?

Fugazi is a weak band, ergo a weak game by default.

Fugazi means "fake diamond", which makes sense contextually to the game since its an imitation move of Cerebella, who is all about dem diamonds.


Your pun was weak, a stretch at best, and took more dots to connect then a google search, which was the first thing I did, then stopped caring.

EDIT: looked up the band, you are right they are shit. they tarnish the name of Fugazi

Broseidon Rex

CHIEFxIRONLUNG, post: 7223053, member: 33384 wrote:

Girlystyle & Broseidon Rex:

I am almost certain that a concept called Google exists. Here's the kicker, it'll recite all desired information as needed. Pretty fucking sweet, eh?

Fugazi is a weak band, ergo a weak game by default.

Wasn't thinking that Minor Threat would be referring to a band, so ignored the top google hits. Sorry about that.

evilweevle

goddamn it i wish id made it to that salty suite now.

Age_of_Fools

Broseidon Rex

Age_of_Fools, post: 7224463, member: 52468 wrote:

Holy trial of Fugazi

Well done acolyte. We look forward towards your upward ascension among the members of Fugazi. May your Fugazi land in the opponent's face.

guitalex2007

Still deeper than Dive Kick.

DaRabidDuckie

guitalex2007, post: 7224828, member: 28284 wrote:

Still deeper than Dive Kick.

Let's not turn this thread into that damn argument again, okay?

Phillies64

Age_of_Fools, post: 7224463, member: 52468 wrote:

your video

Double Fugazi at 3:32!

Havatchu

I'm sorry, but I feel compelled to say this is incredibly stupid inane (see, I'm being polite.)

Why would anyone want to do this?

I really would like to know.

I'll play nice, I promise, I'm not trying to be an asshole.

guitalex2007

DaRabidDuckie, post: 7224844, member: 14687 wrote:

Let's not turn this thread into that damn argument again, okay?

You must have nuked every mention of it since this is the first time I've walked in here and no one has mentioned it lol

Broseidon Rex

Havatchu, post: 7224858, member: 44777 wrote:

I'm sorry, but I feel compelled to say this is incredibly stupid.
Why would anyone want to do this?
I really would like to know.

It's almost like a western showdown since it's all about timing and tension. In those movies, why don't they all just start shooting immediately? Is it because they think they'll miss? Because they know that at a certain point, the opponent may not be 100% focused? Fugazi is a side game where you aren't worried about combos (though they are possible) but more about feeling out the opponent, baiting them to mess up, and timing your punishable hits appropriately.

Plus, Ken in Black commentating and lack of sleep helped make it hilarious.

Havatchu

Broseidon Rex, post: 7224885, member: 69786 wrote:

It's almost like a western showdown since it's all about timing and tension. In those movies, why don't they all just start shooting immediately? Is it because they think they'll miss? Because they know that at a certain point, the opponent may not be 100% focused? Fugazi is a side game where you aren't worried about combos (though they are possible) but more about feeling out the opponent, baiting them to mess up, and timing your punishable hits appropriately.

Plus, Ken in Black commentating and lack of sleep helped make it hilarious.

I kinda get it now, reminds me of that Kirby Samurai game in Kirby Super All Stars or whatever it was called.

I think the thing that weirded me out most was the fact that you actively are ignoring aspects of the game that could be used instead of just playing a game with similar mechanics,such as DiveKick, but oh well.

Broseidon Rex

Havatchu, post: 7224908, member: 44777 wrote:

I kinda get it now, reminds me of that Kirby Samurai game in Kirby Super All Stars or whatever it was called.

Actually did think of that, yes.

Havatchu, post: 7224908, member: 44777 wrote:

I think the thing that weirded me out most was the fact that you actively are ignoring aspects of the game that could be used instead of just playing a game with similar mechanics,such as DiveKick, but oh well.

I was gonna write it in the previous post (but didn't) that this is not supposed to replace Skullgirls, just be an important side-game to the regular action. Plus, in DiveKick, you have to worry about 2 dimensional attacks (horizontal and vertical). In Fugazi, there is only one dimension where attacks are possible (horizontal).

Hopefully, Fugazi will become a full-fledged side option in the game, to prevent un-initiated members from being Fugazied without warning.

Master Chibi

Fun little side action?

Sure.

Important?

Don't kid yourself lol.

Broseidon Rex

Master Chibi, post: 7225600, member: 1575 wrote:

Fun little side action?
Sure.
Important?
Don't kid yourself lol.

Are you on Xbox, because you're asking for a Fugazi to the face with the second part of that post.

zferolie

.... and I thought Dive kick was stupid...

I'm sorry, I just do not GET this at all. Where is the humor? Where is the... ANYTHING?!

Master Chibi

Broseidon Rex, post: 7225609, member: 69786 wrote:

Are you on Xbox, because you're asking for a Fugazi to the face with the second part of that post.

Get me matches of you actually playing the game of its own merits before you start crafting anything with this Fugazi business.

JBGolden

Broseidon Rex, post: 7225609, member: 69786 wrote:

Are you on Xbox, because you're asking for a Fugazi to the face with the second part of that post.

Ok, seriously, doing fun side games is awesome.

But you're really about to run a joke into the ground if you keep acting this way.

Broseidon Rex

Master Chibi, post: 7225651, member: 1575 wrote:

Get me matches of you actually playing the game of its own merits before you start crafting anything with this Fugazi business.

That's why I'm asking if you would like to participate in a match. I don't want to do match of it with someone if they don't want to.

JBGolden, post: 7225694, member: 426 wrote:

Ok, seriously, doing fun side games is awesome.
But you're really about to run a joke into the ground if you keep acting this way.

Fine, I'll apply the brakes a little bit.

Callisto

FUUGGAAAAZZZZIIII

Havatchu

Callisto, post: 7225953, member: 53325 wrote:

FUUGGAAAAZZZZIIII

Favorite song by them is Facet Squared. Good shit.

keninblack

Hahahahahahahaha <3

Did not expect this xD

Gamegenie222

Make this into a drinking game then we'll talk.

Mr. X

I'm surprised at the backlash.

You guys never fucked around with 1 button matches in a fighting game before or just think pretending to be a snob is clever?

Havatchu

Mr. X, post: 7231454, member: 7367 wrote:

I'm surprised at the backlash.

You guys never fucked around with 1 button matches in a fighting game before

No, I really never did. *Shrugs*

Master Chibi

Mr. X, post: 7231454, member: 7367 wrote:

I'm surprised at the backlash.

You guys never fucked around with 1 button matches in a fighting game before or just think pretending to be a snob is clever?

Honestly, no I never did either. I've done near death matches (where both start out at no health) but that happened once and I never bothered with it again.

:S

girlystyle

Gamegenie222, post: 7231440, member: 34995 wrote:

Make this into a drinking game then we'll talk.

if you get hit by fugazi, you drink. if you hit someone with fugazi, you drink.

done.

Callisto

The best part of Fugazi is that I'm the best at Fugazi

Broseidon Rex

girlystyle, post: 7231961, member: 51116 wrote:

if you get hit by fugazi, you drink. if you hit someone with fugazi, you drink.

done.

These hits also include your assist getting hit. What would be a reasonable consequence for someone getting a 3 hit combo (it is possible) or a 4 hit (haven't seen it yet) using fugazi?

Mr. X, post: 7231454, member: 7367 wrote:

I'm surprised at the backlash.

Mr. X, post: 7231454, member: 7367 wrote:

You guys never fucked around with 1 button matches in a fighting game before or just think pretending to be a snob is clever?

Thank you. I was quite worried no one was getting that.

Uncivilized Elk

I like no health death matches because it actually feels like a western shoot out.

Knowing that if you fuck up once, you are dead. It has that exhilarating thing going on.

Broseidon Rex

BROTHER AND SISTERS, THE TIME IS AT HAND. FOR THOSE WANTING TO PRACTICE THE WAY OF FUGAZI, I WILL BE GOING ON IN A SHORT WHILE TO CREATE A PRACTICE SESSION ON XBL (ID: Broseidon Rex) AS CASUAL FOR AN HOUR. IF NO ONE CHALLENGES, I WILL SIMPLY READ EDGAR ALLEN POE IN PEACE. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, FUGAZI OR NOGAZI?

Ben Perkins

Broseidon Rex, post: 7253428, member: 69786 wrote:

BROTHER AND SISTERS, THE TIME IS AT HAND. FOR THOSE WANTING TO PRACTICE THE WAY OF FUGAZI, I WILL BE GOING ON IN A SHORT WHILE TO CREATE A PRACTICE SESSION ON XBL (ID: Broseidon Rex) AS CASUAL FOR AN HOUR. IF NO ONE CHALLENGES, I WILL SIMPLY READ EDGAR ALLEN POE IN PEACE. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, FUGAZI OR NOGAZI?

Can you/will you Streamgazi?

Broseidon Rex

Ben Perkins, post: 7253437, member: 55198 wrote:

Can you/will you Streamgazi?

I cannot. But should someone actually want to Fugazi, I will do my best to record.