The future of Soul Calibur

[Emanuel]

Casuals are experimentation time. Your A game isn't usually necessary there. Though you should still be thinking so that the time spent is actually productive in regards to improving your play.

Non game example:

At the dojang I train at, there's a rule that you're supposed to spar to your opponent's level. A lot of the higher ranked BB's take this to mean that they should do nothing but block and retreat. So they're doing nothing but refusing to engage while the lower belt has to go full out offensive at all times to try to catch them.

Thing is, it's an exercise that teaches only two things.

1) You can't spar an opponent that refuses to engage.

2) All you can do is force them to set their feet so that they can't move long enough to score a hit.

Once you learn those lessons, that exercise isn't useful anymore.

So I tend to take spar to the level to mean restrict my move set to what they know. I press them, and I don't hand out free hits, but I don't go hard enough to demoralize them. (Not sure what a white belt would learn from me side kicking them in the gut every time they tried to punch or kick me other than that I'm an asshole.)

I tend to take a similar approach to playing games. I'll probe 'em and if they're lacking in some fundamental areas, I'll step it back to give them a chance to adjust. Those that don't want to adjust, I beat and move on. If they're good I'll step it up.

Thank you for using a real life example, I do something like that but not so much as how you do, I just punish them on extremely punishable attacks, and just guard slow ones. But thats intresting are you learning Karate, tae kwon do, jeet kune do... etc? Always wanted to learn chinese boxing or jeet kune do myself and Hwoarang from tekken kinda sparked tae kwon do lol.

 

[MIZIEYA]

So "MIZIEYA" and others: Why do you always try on your oppenent no matter what their skill level is.

Well "Emanuel" .... that's the thing: it's a game ... and congrats to you for figuring that out all by yourself..

What you've been describing is Your choice in how You approach opponents. How someone else approaches gaming is Their choice... regardless of what level they are at..... or indeed whether it's a friendly game between friends, casual, player matches or ranked.. It's nice to have morals and integrity in Gameland - this is called Sportsmanship- however like religion one cannot impose ones values onto others.

So "MIZIEYA" and others: Why do you always try on your oppenent no matter what their skill level is.

To answer your question- why shouldn't you? The point of playing a game is to win, or complete it or to gain satisfaction (enjoyment) from a time well had.... isn't it? This includes whether one wins or loses.

My question to you is: do you have anything concrete to actually bitch about?

 

[MIZIEYA]

Casuals are experimentation time. Your A game isn't usually necessary there. Though you should still be thinking so that the time spent is actually productive in regards to improving your play.

Yes I can agree with your post- but as I said earlier to someone else.. the onus on how one plays is on the gamer. In an ideal virtual universe- everyone would game fairly... but they don't. Hence- spammers, rage quitters etc etc..

 

[TsunamiBye]

Here is my question I will have the answer I need. When an E ranked, D ranked, or C ranked steps into a lobby, challenges you, or pops up in ranked. Do you guys even go easy on that person, or do you fight him like he is the same level on you? Your right your rank is a label... Your rank tells your oppennet know what their getting into, it tells you that hey I am a begginer, it tells you that hey I'm just getting into this game teach me. Thats the purpose of rank, some take it to this extreme DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR and other stuff that isn't needed. It lets me know that I am going to get into a good fight and that I need to bring my A game.

If I do think about rank, I always see E as either a nobody or a sleeper. Anything higher just means sloppy boosting scrubs or good players.

I don't care what rank you are, when you play online I'm gonna play to win or try to have fun. No excuses except lag or if something bothers you or me while we play(examples: using restroom, hungry, phone, etc.)

I've been playing SCIV ranked online and immediately learned ranked is crap through legit players here; player matches make you bond more as rivals and perhaps escalate to close friendship.

Imho if they just put titles with no rank, I think I wouldn't be avoiding A1 peeps. Especially the ones that suck and have an ego the size of of a mountain. Not only do they lose to me, they call me trash to fix their shattered ego. This is why I detest rank. Posers/e-thugs/idiots not worth my time besides beating them and moving on to something better.

That's why I respect your opinion, yet hurl a tomato at it. If you want me to respect you, fight me and I'll gladly give you a beating or be the one receiving it. Regardless, online will always be a "salty training ground to bond and make friendly rivalry" for me.

 

[MntT77]

So the bitch is possessed. That still not as strange and unnecessary as Ein. And I never said her teleports couldn't be glitchy at times.

Id probably like Ein more if he looked less out of place. (Like the picture provided by Emanuel). And yes, story does play a large part in my dislike too. Lack of character development bothers the hell out of me.

SCV's story has loads of character development. :/

 

[Emanuel]

Well "Emanuel" .... that's the thing: it's a game ... and congrats to you for figuring that out all by yourself..

What you've been describing is Your choice in how You approach opponents. How someone else approaches gaming is Their choice... regardless of what level they are at..... or indeed whether it's a friendly game between friends, casual, player matches or ranked.. It's nice to have morals and integrity in Gameland - this is called Sportsmanship- however like religion one cannot impose ones values onto others.



To answer your question- why shouldn't you? The point of playing a game is to win, or complete it or to gain satisfaction (enjoyment) from a time well had.... isn't it? This includes whether one wins or loses.

My question to you is: do you have anything concrete to actually bitch about?

Get this straight I'm not pushing anything on anyone, I got called out so I answered. I just wanted to know reasons of your choices thats it.

 

[Emanuel]

If I do think about rank, I always see E as either a nobody or a sleeper. Anything higher just means sloppy boosting scrubs or good players.

I don't care what rank you are, when you play online I'm gonna play to win or try to have fun. No excuses except lag or if something bothers you or me while we play(examples: using restroom, hungry, phone, etc.)

I've been playing SCIV ranked online and immediately learned ranked is crap through legit players here; player matches make you bond more as rivals and perhaps escalate to close friendship.

Imho if they just put titles with no rank, I think I wouldn't be avoiding A1 peeps. Especially the ones that suck and have an ego the size of of a mountain. Not only do they lose to me, they call me trash to fix their shattered ego. This is why I detest rank. Posers/e-thugs/idiots not worth my time besides beating them and moving on to something better.

That's why I respect your opinion, yet hurl a tomato at it. If you want me to respect you, fight me and I'll gladly give you a beating or be the one receiving it. Regardless, online will always be a "salty training ground to bond and make friendly rivalry" for me.

This isn't Call of duty so I don't think anyone boost in Soul Calibur... For the most part people are ussually legititally their rank, oh and by the way check your messages on xbox live.

 

[TsunamiBye]

This isn't Call of duty so I don't think anyone boost in Soul Calibur... For the most part people are ussually legititally their rank, oh and by the way check your messages on xbox live.

In anything that involves rank, certain people will always boost just to get that helmet in Halo for instance. Deny my point of view if you may, but competition is inevitable in FGs and shooters. Everyone wanna be the best of online or have the rank to decorate themselves just to gloat. I still do, but now I rather play those worth the time and show up to offline events one day. Other than that, I rather be a no name onliner who wants ranked removed. However, I can't always get what I want and will still stand by this: Online is just a human training ground for me.

 

[MIZIEYA]

I just wanted to know reasons of your choices thats it.

Really? you're not pushing anything on to anyone? lol Then clearly another self wrote your posts for you. However, If you'd actually asked the above question...... as opposed to doing it through an antagonistic and assuming way... I might have answered .... without disdain.

Approach is everything.

You got that straight right?

 

[ChaosK]

I cant believe that there are still people that think ranked means anything. The best players tend to not even play that mode. A lot of A rankers are pretty bad on top of that.

 

[TsunamiBye]

I cant believe that there are still people that think ranked means anything. The best players tend to not even play that mode.

Precisely, which is why Pocky Yoshi urges PS in the future not to put a stupid rank system. What's so great about A1 anyway? The steak sauce?! Maybe Pocky Yoshi should have some with his steak then...

 

[Emanuel]

In anything that involves rank, certain people will always boost just to get that helmet in Halo for instance. Deny my point of view if you may, but competition is inevitable in FGs and shooters. Everyone wanna be the best of online or have the rank to decorate themselves just to gloat. I still do, but now I rather play those worth the time and show up to offline events one day. Other than that, I rather be a no name onliner who wants ranked removed. However, I can't always get what I want and will still stand by this: Online is just a human training ground for me.

Don't take what I'm saying as rank is the only thing that matters, but it is definitely a factor in sizeing someone up. I can understand that if you have a life and are busy a good portion of the time you may not get a lot of playtime, so you stay low. Same with me I am a full time college student, an active member of my family, a worker, and gamer. But after a few months of constant dedcation and stride I got better.
You can tell i had a rocky start because I've got over 4000 games and am sitting at 58%. I know rank isn't always the deciding factor but it helps, thats why I am glad its their as I am sure thers appreciate it aswell.

 

[MIZIEYA]

Precisely, which is why Pocky Yoshi urges PS in the future not to put a stupid rank system. What's so great about A1 anyway? The steak sauce?! Maybe Pocky Yoshi should have some with his steak then...

I dunno..... i think its good to have something to aim for- as in- "ok i managed to get to A level- yay for me" so in my view.... ranks ok on that basis of mine- I'm currently on 'c' but spend my time either in player matches with friends, or enjoy the odd game and drama in colloseum (sp)

 

[Emanuel]

Really? you're not pushing anything on to anyone? lol Then clearly another self wrote your posts for you. However, If you'd actually asked the above question...... as opposed to doing it through an antagonistic and assuming way... I might have answered .... without disdain.

Approach is everything.

You got that straight right?

Did guys even read my first post that started all this? I just stated my rank, it wasn't even a main point on why I don't consider myself a casual, seriously. It wasn't even a point it was a detail, I'm reading these response like all I said was "I'm an A2! Sooooo... Yeah bro eat that, I did it in 2 days man!!" You've got to be kidding or just trying to troll?

 

[MIZIEYA]

Did guys even read my first post that started all this? I just stated my rank, it wasn't even a main point on why I don't consider myself a casual, seriously. It wasn't even a point it was a detail, I'm reading these response like all I said was "I'm an A2! Sooooo... Yeah bro eat that, I did it in 2 days man!!" You've got to be kidding or just trying to troll?

Do my words read as if I'm kidding?

 

[Emanuel]

Do my words read as if I'm kidding?

Haha Shows how petty you are if anything! I'm not trying to be funny either I'm quite serious.

 

[TsunamiBye]

Did guys even read my first post that started all this? I just stated my rank, it wasn't even a main point on why I don't consider myself a casual, seriously. It wasn't even a point it was a detail, I'm reading these response like all I said was "I'm an A2! Sooooo... Yeah bro eat that, I did it in 2 days man!!" You've got to be kidding or just trying to troll?

In general I'm feeling rather cynical, narcissistic, elitist towards you and certain people, but I'm just being honest at this point. Maybe if we spar it'll go away or shift to a different topic instead of hearing a philosophy that I hear in a similar fashion.

It's like "hey, I had lunch" derp comment I hear in facebook regurgitated constantly. Only way to feel better is smack down the happiness to see the reaction. Ah yes, how I hate how online makes me like this. Keep in mind that it may seem like a troll saying this yet I'm reluctant to do something as trivial as to provoke someone being honest.

Anyways, more or less I get your point except it's a "hey, I had lunch" comment regurgitated. Hopefully you have common sense to know I'll eventually warm up to you once the tense factor is gone.

 

[Emanuel]

In general I'm feeling rather cynical, narcissistic, elitist towards you and certain people, but I'm just being honest at this point. Maybe if we spar it'll go away or shift to a different topic instead of hearing a philosophy that I hear in a similar fashion.

It's like "hey, I had lunch" derp comment I hear in facebook regurgitated constantly. Only way to feel better is smack down the happiness to see the reaction. Ah yes, how I hate how online makes me like this. Keep in mind that it may seem like a troll saying this yet I'm reluctant to do something as trivial as to provoke someone being honest.

Anyways, more or less I get your point except it's a "hey, I had lunch" comment regurgitated. Hopefully you have common sense to know I'll eventually warm up to you once the tense factor is gone.

I guess, if you wanna play me though my that message you just got is my gamertag, let me know if you wanna spar.

 

[TsunamiBye]

I guess, if you wanna play me though my that message you just got is my gamertag, let me know if you wanna spar.

I'll do more than that. You will be put in a brawl with some buddies and I. We will bond, make each other salty, but hopefully it'll be for some good learning experiences.

 

[MIZIEYA]

Haha Shows how petty you are if anything! I'm not trying to be funny either I'm quite serious.

Umm... in what context are you using the adjective: Petty?

Surprise me!