Mortal Kombat Hype thread!!..56k Finish him!!! Hype met GS 8.5

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[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]Not only are there high and low attacks, but I've noticed some attacks break blocks forcing the blockee either to re-block or get their ass outta dodge. Shao Kahn, Goro, Kintaro and Sheeva eopl have unblockable moves, and I think several others do as well. I also think Kung Lao's teleport grab ignores block (only if standing as I noticed when fighting the mega-ducker Quan Chi).sandbox3d

All grabs in MK9 go through guards, right? Or is the tele-grab just different because it's a command grab?

All grabs go through block. Kung Laos teleport can lead into a punch, kick, or grab so you have some options depending on what your opponent decides to do.

As for completely unblockable moves, the game has some, but most are very slow like Johny Cages charge punch, or holding back+triangle with Sub Zero until it releases on its own.

I expected as much. So The tele-grab isn't a move that JUST grabs. It's a teleport and THEN a grab?

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All grabs in MK9 go through guards, right? Or is the tele-grab just different because it's a command grab?

OneSanitarium

All grabs go through block. Kung Laos teleport can lead into a punch, kick, or grab so you have some options depending on what your opponent decides to do.

As for completely unblockable moves, the game has some, but most are very slow like Johny Cages charge punch, or holding back+triangle with Sub Zero until it releases on its own.

I expected as much. So The tele-grab isn't a move that JUST grabs. It's a teleport and THEN a grab?

Pretty much. When Kung Lao teleports he hovers behind the opponent for a second leaving you 3 options from the air. One of them just happens to be grab to catch opponents that are blocking.

wow you guys are serious fighting geeks.. :|... i wish i understood more stuff in MK like you guys. lol. HitomiChan

the mortal kombat wiki

wow you guys are serious fighting geeks.. :|... i wish i understood more stuff in MK like you guys. lol. HitomiChan

Fighting games usually have some very common features. As you play more, you learn more. :P

wow you guys are serious fighting geeks.. :|... i wish i understood more stuff in MK like you guys. lol. HitomiChan

[QUOTE="HitomiChan"]wow you guys are serious fighting geeks.. :|... i wish i understood more stuff in MK like you guys. lol. OneSanitarium

Fighting games usually have some very common features. As you play more, you learn more. :P

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[QUOTE="HitomiChan"]wow you guys are serious fighting geeks.. :|... i wish i understood more stuff in MK like you guys. lol. HitomiChan

Fighting games usually have some very common features. As you play more, you learn more. :P

Frame data lists a moves startup time, how long its active, and its recovery.

Since I have the page up, look at this. It won't make any sense.

Guilty Gear uses buttons labled P, K, S, HS, and D. Ignore GB, TG, and Lvl. Those are game specific.

But yeah, it lists what every move and special move does, and how long its three phases take (startup, active, recovery).

What this basically does, is allow you to easily find out what you can do after certain things, or learn if you are in danger of being hit if a move is blocked. SD is how many frames you are at an advantage/disadvantage after a move is blocked. If it is positive, you can move before your opponent. If it is negative, they can move before you.

It's just that kind of stuff. I'm sure if you read all that, you are pretty confused right now.

wow.. there was an adventure game.. :shock:HitomiChan

wow.. there was an adventure game.. :shock:HitomiChan

lol. i dont know what the heck those numbers mean. o.o.. but i kinda understand what the frame data is now. HitomiChan

It gets easier when its with a character you are familiar with. It also gets easy as you go along. There are also tutorials for reading, so If you ever want to read frame data, google will be your friend.

Frame Data fuels theory fighting, which is discussing what *should* be possible, just by looking at it.

I mostly use Frame Data so I know how long I have to link certain attacks. 1 Frame links are hard. :(

i found this site , sani. . :D

I'll have to watch that site. From what little they have gathered, it seems its pretty unorganized. Non the less. I shall watch the data accumulate.

>.>... the heart is there but i dont think they'll have data this month.. lol. how does one count the frames? do they just use their eyes and a note pad?HitomiChan

I've several methods. One involves doing an attack over and over for a certain amount of time, and then doing maths and stuff. Others involve programs and such.

Not entirely sure.

lol.. geez only 8hours playing as subzero and i have 330 wins and 220 fatalities ( babalities ) and 243 landed xrays. :D.. how about you guys? hows your mains stats?HitomiChan

friendship?ferret-gamer

yea.. thats why i played the whole story mode on easy.. :DHitomiChan

PSN IS BACK! lol yay!

PS - I dont find Shao Kahn to be anywhere near as cheap as people make him out to be.

[QUOTE="HitomiChan"]yea.. thats why i played the whole story mode on easy.. :Dkillzonexbox

Input lag is through the roof, matchmaking is hopeless (90% of the time I get matched with people on the other side of the globe) and I can reproduce getting the game to disconnect purely by hitting several buttons in quick succession. If this doesn't improve the game is going to die a death.

Input lag is through the roof, matchmaking is hopeless (90% of the time I get matched with people on the other side of the globe) and I can reproduce getting the game to disconnect purely by hitting several buttons in quick succession. If this doesn't improve the game is going to die a death.

thecapsaicinkid

This is Xbox, I've not played it on PS3.

This is Xbox, I've not played it on PS3.

thecapsaicinkid

Team Spooky Presents: Mortal Kombat Nationals Tournement Stream

Team Spooky Presents: Mortal Kombat Nationals Tournement Stream

AtlanticRock

Shout outs to broken sticks and long button checks. Also that Joe guy was **** about that ordeal, props to him. Wow...that grandfinal was shockingly boring considering there was 10k on the line :Ace6301

Seriously.

Even casual matches for SSF4 have more hype than that stream.

Not hating on MK, but goddamn, some of the most boring, hypeless tournaments I've seen for any fighting game.

I just got the game for PS3. Anyone wants to play send a friend request (I'm terrible at the game right now though..)

PSN ID: Showtimin

I have played a couple online matches, as I guessed I am a beast with Sub zero and Kano but suck with pretty much everyone else. Some fights lagged painfully, some not so bad while others were pretty smooth. Hopefully the incoming patch will fix most of the online issues.

BTW I was wondering can anyone confirm that MK9 is region locked or not ? I really want to play with everyone US and EU gamers and it would suck if I can't play MK with half my friends list. SF4 wasn't region locked and played really well online so there is no excuse for NRS not doing the same.Swift_Boss_A

Yes, I wanna play with my buddy! :cry:

At least you guys can play online. I still have to wait to activate my damn online pass.

At least you guys can play online. I still have to wait to activate my damn online pass.

jiggaloj

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At least you guys can play online. I still have to wait to activate my damn online pass.

Swift_Boss_A

Didn't know that. Thanks!

Yeah this game is definitely an 8.5, could have been a 9.0 for me but I was ultimately disappointed with the Krypt and definitely by the horrendous laggy online play not to mention the fact it's region locked, god that irked me the most. But on the plus side the story mode is the best I have played in a fighting game.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy - Ep. 6 - Raiden

The Raiden legacy episode was nuts lol. I don't know what to think of it but I ended up really liking it, especially the ending.

I know MK9 is region locked but do you guys think it's possible for NRS to unlock it via a patch? maybe the online patch they are working on for later this month :( Now that I have a wired connection I want to play the world! I guess MK9 is not going to be my main fighter after all. I so hope Team Ninja and SEGA confirm a new VF and DOA at E3.

Also Yahtzee reviews Mortal Kombat 9.Swift_Boss_A

I would definitely like to see a new Virtua Fighter. I'm really interested in playing one.

Also, I hate when someone reviews a fighting game when they themselves don't like/play them.