I just need someone to kinda guide me in the right direction to becoming good in this game.
Any help like what strategies i should use, reading techniques and characters to use would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance 
I could really use some help in this game :/
Ochihabune
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eltrouble
#2
http://shoryuken.com/forum/index.php?forums/newbie-saikyo-dojo.52/
Start with the stickied posts, you should find the answers to your questions there.