"The stick user gains precise execution for using a stick. A pad user gains weaker execution, but an easier learning skill with his controller. Obviously with binding hilde players gain an advantage from stick users because they have more control with the character."
First off, im arguing that this is highly opinionated. My best friend feels that using a pad is better for his execution. He cannot do many inputs on a stick well and he has been using a stick for years. That imo is an overgeneralisation. But the issue here is that it doesnt really matter whether a stick or pad is used. what matters is that the player concerned can pull off stuff ingame with maximum efficiencey and accuracy, regardless of the controller that is used.
I am not talking about 'control'. I am saying that the Hilde that is a result from button binding does not need to learn up the necessary skills for playing Hilde on a stick due to TEG. I am certain that Hilde players who play on pad, and are pampered by the fact that they can TEG whenever they want, will experience difficulties on a stick, and will be forced to think ahead more than they did on pad... They have to guess what the opponent is going to do.. then charge appropriately.. this is different from a pad where Hildes can literally almost NEVER STOP charging. This means that the way a Hilde palyer has to think and perform inputs is going to experience a huge overhaul.
"You should take in upon yourself as a hilde player to use a pad. Why because she is strongest with this mechanic. Plus stick users use sticks for various reasons, the most important one execution. If a pad gives you perfect execution with this character, then one advantage of using a stick is gone, and it seems to be the most important advantage. "
You have a point that I should take up using Hilde on a pad... but your reasons are inaccurate/flawed imo. It is not teh execution that is changed... If i switch from stick to pad... I really dont have to bother about my ability to read way ahead as much.. I have to even change my charge timings quite a bit... since i can charge ALOT more... without the relatively bigger fear of command throws i had when using stick.
Then you should use that which will give you the most control, precision, execution with your character.
You are right. but I have to relearn aspects of Hilde to be more effective with her again. ITs beyond execution already. ITs a change in thinking and strategy
On your response to the thinking aspect. The apprentice can break both types of throws with A+B, doesn't require much thinking, and it's easier than hilde breaking throws.
Yeah it doesnt require much thinking... but the thing is unlike ihlde, you can do that on both pad and stick... Hilde must change the way she deals with throws on a pad and a stick... that is mroe thinking ...
"pad aren't made to make execution and thinking easier."
The idea of execution made easier thru the use of pads is dubious.. tis relative IMO, as abovementioned.
But in this case, thinking is made easier... hilde players dont have to prepare strategies to deal with command throws on a pad, unlike stick users.... Plus you said Pads are not made to make thinking easier... unfortunately it does so in this case.
'Even without terms of hilde, us pad users have to think less than you stick users, because that is within the backwards design of a stick.'
I dont understand. If a good palyer used pad or stick for other characters, the thinking behind his or her game will be the same.. the variable here is the execution... not the thinking.
thinking/strategy does not equate to execution.