Hey, Jason. It looks like people have come out to compete a little bit to improve and make a good performance in the next tournament. It's good to see you playing MK 2. Not only for the above reason. Also because it can offer you a very useful change of perspective, necessary for further growth. As there is no run button, you are more aware of your own movement, especially when walking. Over time, you'll adjust your distances, you'll make better footsies, which is an important element in any fighting game, old or new. That will lead to a better ground game, which is what you need to get closer, better approaches to put the pressure on, especially if your intention is to be a rushdown. Kung Lao and Raiden are good options. A good Lao can offer a solid answer to any character, including tops. His normals are good. His standing high kick is a good anti-air, the angle is excellent, the sweep has good range. The dive kick is fast. Projectile in three possible directions, teleport that must be used with caution, and don't forget his spin, excellent anti-air with great damage with the possibility to follow up. On the other hand, Raiden doesn't have good normals, but his specials make him unpredictable, a good use of teleport is essential, and the "superman" or rather "honey marmalade" 😄has good damage, more up close is more risky, but also leaves less reaction time for the opponent. Work on your match ups against Mileena, Kitana, Liu. Because that's definitely what you're going to see. Jax and Lao would be the other two, but these are more difficult to take to a high level, because they need strict control of distances and timing. It's entertaining to watch this back and forth between the two games, at least for me. Don't worry too much about the setup, you do the best you can, and it looks good. Keep learning, Jason. Be patient and perseverant, you'll get there. 👊👍
It's all a learning game still. Going between games is challenging, but each have things that help each other. Glad you're enjoying the streams. It's fun to get to hangout with everyone.
Hey, Jason. It looks like people have come out to compete a little bit to improve and make a good performance in the next tournament. It's good to see you playing MK 2. Not only for the above reason. Also because it can offer you a very useful change of perspective, necessary for further growth. As there is no run button, you are more aware of your own movement, especially when walking. Over time, you'll adjust your distances, you'll make better footsies, which is an important element in any fighting game, old or new. That will lead to a better ground game, which is what you need to get closer, better approaches to put the pressure on, especially if your intention is to be a rushdown.
Kung Lao and Raiden are good options. A good Lao can offer a solid answer to any character, including tops. His normals are good. His standing high kick is a good anti-air, the angle is excellent, the sweep has good range. The dive kick is fast. Projectile in three possible directions, teleport that must be used with caution, and don't forget his spin, excellent anti-air with great damage with the possibility to follow up. On the other hand, Raiden doesn't have good normals, but his specials make him unpredictable, a good use of teleport is essential, and the "superman" or rather "honey marmalade" 😄has good damage, more up close is more risky, but also leaves less reaction time for the opponent.
Work on your match ups against Mileena, Kitana, Liu. Because that's definitely what you're going to see. Jax and Lao would be the other two, but these are more difficult to take to a high level, because they need strict control of distances and timing.
It's entertaining to watch this back and forth between the two games, at least for me. Don't worry too much about the setup, you do the best you can, and it looks good. Keep learning, Jason. Be patient and perseverant, you'll get there. 👊👍
It's all a learning game still. Going between games is challenging, but each have things that help each other. Glad you're enjoying the streams. It's fun to get to hangout with everyone.
Great stream Hitman 👍🏾
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 💜👊🏻
No OG MK love?
I might try to get in to it. Right now I'm focusing more on MK2 for the tournaments coming up.
Gotcha.