To me the biggest problem of all is Namco having committed to setting the story 17 years later. That was an unbelievably STUPID thing to do.
Why tie to restrictions that are self-made, that failing an embarassing u-turn will lead to [generally] badly recepted changes like replacing Taki.
PS...
Man your articles are hilarious. I LMAO. Here's a summary of what you said in terms of great advice:
-->Throw-Escape Tips
/ Input the break AFTER the attempt lands!
/ Learn all characters' throws (especially Rock, Astaroth etc - and learn what moves have tech properties for avoidance e.g. TJ...