Fighting Games For Beginners: PLAYING IT SAFE. READING THE OPPONENT

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  • READ THIS HOMIES: You know. I really struggled in this video. I was trying to convey something bigger.
    Like taking the emphasis off "me, me, me" and "I have a sick combo, therefore I'm going to win".
    Putting the emphasis on observing your opponent and learning elements of the game you hadn't considered.
    I guess I mean, learning how to play defensive teaches you soooooo much more about the game. It has these incredible byproducts - where you focus on the opposition, understand the concept of safe vs. unsafe, observe and learn, know when it's time to press buttons, the list goes on and on....
    Urgh....I'm still struggling.
    I hope you guys picked up what I was putting down. It goes deeper than just blocking.
    Maybe someone else has the ability to express what I'm trying to say, if I haven't already said it!
    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT :)
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  • @BornFreeYT
    @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Basically, stop pressing buttons :D
    Pass this on to (other) beginners to fast track their learning.
    EDIT: You know. I really struggled in this video. I was trying to convey something bigger.
    Like taking the emphasis off "me, me, me" and "I have a sick combo, therefore I'm going to win".
    Putting the emphasis on observing your opponent and learning elements of the game you hadn't considered.
    I guess I mean, learning how to play defensive teaches you soooooo much more about the game. It has these incredible byproducts - where you focus on the opposition, understand the concept of safe vs. unsafe, observe and learn, know when it's time to press buttons, the list goes on and on....
    Urgh....I'm still struggling.
    I hope you guys picked up what I was putting down. It goes deeper than just blocking.
    Maybe someone else has the ability to express what I'm trying to say, if I haven't already said it!
    THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT :)

    • @GiraffeDGod
      @GiraffeDGod 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really enjoyed your video. You broke it down very easly and gave great demonstration. I hope theirs more to come!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Brandon Rivera Thanks man. I'm not a very detail oriented person so I like to keep things more conceptual and try to demonstrate a general approach. Glad it helps :)

    • @delivrex
      @delivrex 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree Thanks for the upload BF. I would like to see a video on how to open up your opponent in SFV.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +delivrex They have to feel threatened. You want to make them stop block and press a button. Throws are what really scare people, mix in shimmies, frame traps, conditioning, baiting, etc. It's a big subject but I would like to get beginners started somehow....hmmm.

    • @MrWhateverfits
      @MrWhateverfits 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree Just subbed to ya. Thank you for the videos they are awesome. This is what I love about the FGC it is the most begginer friendly community I have ever seen. When ever I have issues or questions I know I can ask and get a helpful response I love it.

  • @capnbarky2682
    @capnbarky2682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Damn its so good to hear I'm actually on track to having a solid playstyle. I kind of abandoned learning combos a couple weeks back to focus on playing "safe" and its done wonders. I feel like I actually know what's happening and what's going to happen, and even if I dont necessarily have the tools or reaction to respond properly, I finally feel like i know enough to get better.
    Ive been playing GGXRD and some players are so much better than me that all I can really practice is blocking, but I've noticed when I focus on my Slash and Kick games and only use combos I know and specials during knockdown I can always have close games, even with people slightly better than me.

  • @davidalejandro3115
    @davidalejandro3115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A few days back, i start to focus more on playing safe and calmed down than worried for winning, it really helps me, i get less frustrated and i'm enjoying the game even more because i'm more interested in learning than getting an empty victory

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly. I think you will steadily level up with that attitude. Keep up man. Learn from every fight. Just like Ryu ;)

    • @davidalejandro3115
      @davidalejandro3115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BornFree Yeah XD i swear, dialogues in SF series are very meaningful, like Alex's "Be a master of your mind before attempting to become a master of your body" or Ryu's "Power alone is no guarantee of victory. Keep your eyes on your opponent", they are inconspicuous tips that can help you out in adversities

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +David Alejandro YES YES YES! I forgot about that. In this game in particular. Lots of fantastic advice on how to approach the game. It's something I noticed immediately!

    • @davidalejandro3115
      @davidalejandro3115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BornFree Really pleasant to know that it's keep it that way :)

  • @tanzolo4487
    @tanzolo4487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m at that level now where 60% of people I find online I use for combo practice. I even find myself pressing the reset button when I drop a combo only to then realize it’s not practice mode. And I still have these sets with friends where I get completely dominated. Then I realize I’m falling in the same paterns, and I created some bad habbits once again. I find myself coming back to this video and rewatch it. It really helps, thank you.

  • @progressorx7183
    @progressorx7183 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Never thought ide be getting fighting tips from Triple HHH.

    • @PhillipP93
      @PhillipP93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's all about the game, and how you play it.

  • @RandomNaaames
    @RandomNaaames 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    A video that comprehensively explains *why* you shouldn't press buttons is what most beginners need. It's something I've tried to explain and demonstrate to people who think they "can't" play fighting games with varying success but this video is one of the best explanations I've come across.
    It's was also something that I figured out myself a while back, realising that I cannot lose if I can't be hit and all the other befits sort of arose from that. So I can confirm that this does in fact work.
    Now I have something to point new players to when their frustrated that their tech isn't working. Amazing video. Well done.

  • @zaborger84
    @zaborger84 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for your hard work!
    It's just like you said, taking the emphasis off "me, me, me" and putting it on reading your opponent.
    One interesting thing in your video is the way you showed how people start to get anxious if you simply shut them down like this. It's like the Cammy player ran out of strategies and got desperate to hit you with anything - that's when the mistakes piled up.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, and you are absolutely right. You raise a very good talking point.
      And, you get - the larger message I'm trying to express.
      There's some other pivotal moments in every match that I may make a video about in the future.

  • @thelastdragon3242
    @thelastdragon3242 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'll sub, only cause you wrecked that Cammy while talking to the camera. LOL

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheLast Dragon Haha, yeah sometimes hard to play and talk. But it's fun. Thanks for the sub! Hopefully I'll start streaming soon.

  • @Quilldriver
    @Quilldriver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just found your channel looking for beginner lessons on how to improve my Pokken Tournament DX game. Your lessons are great, and your examples using actual in-game combat really cements the concepts in my mind. Thanks!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      KC Smithsen Thanks! I'm gonna start making more. Might I suggest this one. The FGC really embraced it: th-cam.com/video/2kr_GmZ3jac/w-d-xo.html

  • @MaskDeSmith
    @MaskDeSmith 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish this kind of content was around back in the day when we were all learning SF2. Great vid and some solid advice for the newbies.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha. Yeah, the Internet would of been useful back then!

  • @Blazn710
    @Blazn710 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Observing and playing it safe is most definitely the way to do it as a new player. I started playing this game on release and was okay (against other people in the bronze league) but could barely make it out of regular bronze. After slowing my game down a bit, blocking more, and playing "lame" my game has definitely improved alot and im at 1800 points now :D. Finding out your own weaknesses is the key to success I think. Subbed to ya

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks so much for the sub! And yes, your journey sounds similar to mine in this game for sure. And now you have a better understanding of when to press buttons, I bet. Good stuff.

  • @pip25hu
    @pip25hu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sound advice, what makes this hard to do well is the difficulty deciding when your opponent is playing things safe with their offensive and when they are actually taking risks. Most situations are much harder to gauge than a Spiral Arrow or Shoryuken, made even more difficult by the fact that some moves "look" unsafe in SFV even though they're not (and vice versa). I try to look at the frame data as well, but in the end what really works is playing lots of matches against the entire cast and learning their quirks, which is quite a time-consuming process.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it's quite a messy process that's for sure. Frame data is great, plus knowing at what range you can punish.
      Really the best thing about using this approach every now and then is to collect data on your opponent.
      But for beginners it's much more than that.
      When you start out you are so consumed by your own character - special moves and "that special combo" you've been practising, etc.
      My message is really that this is the first step to observing the opposition - their patterns, habits, strategy, mistakes, etc.
      It's a skill in itself to actually start to learn how to read opponents. And I think this is a good starting point.
      Plus when you're a beginner you play other beginners and it's surprising how many terribly unsafe things they do - it's like looking in the mirror, meaning it will also make you reflect on your own approach.
      Is it easy or clean? Nope. It's messy. But it should be very eye opening for beginners to take their focus from themselves and put it on the opponent.

  • @gunfuprojekt
    @gunfuprojekt 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I really appreciate your videos. You're doing a great service to the FGC and to gamers in general. Keep up the good work!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man, thanks so much! I enjoy doing it and try to keep it positive :)

  • @LowBudgetReviews
    @LowBudgetReviews 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I couldn't agree more. I'm a high level Birdie player and reducing risks by looking out for jump ins/patterns etc is what you need to do. I'm currently at 6000 LP, and that's because of strategies like this. Keep it coming, mate :)

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Always good to hear confirmation from high level players. Congrats on your Birdie! I'll have to check out your matches. I'd like to learn him. Haven't touched him since E3. He was so much fun!

    • @LowBudgetReviews
      @LowBudgetReviews 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree Add me on PSN (DN-Grady). Or alternatively, I'll hit u up with some videos that showcase these strategies.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +LowBudgetReviews I'll do that this week. Just finishing trials. I'm obsessed!

    • @LowBudgetReviews
      @LowBudgetReviews 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree They're great aren't they lol. Good luck, my friend. I'll be making a video with you and this video in mind regardless. I'll tag you once completed. Speak soon :)

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +LowBudgetReviews Sounds great!

  • @PRblaze
    @PRblaze 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been saying this forever! I couldn't agree with this philosophy more! Sound advice BornFree 😉

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man. It's so simple and yet what I'm trying to convey is that it leads to a much bigger shift on your approach and abilities.
      You will learn exponentially faster through observing your fellow beginner do everything wrong. At that level it can be like looking in the mirror.

  • @jmarx3943
    @jmarx3943 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just recently found your channel, and I'm very glad I did. Thanks for your efforts, and keep up the great work.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I think we can do great things on this channel with support like yours :)

  • @radiak55
    @radiak55 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say that the match was a really nice example. If you think about it, the only offensive technique you used were throws.
    In my recent ventures in ranked mode, I have decided to try and be a more defensive player. I am currently practicing this phase with Ryu and his parries. I am somewhat naive since I have not practiced timing on the parry before hand, but I am the kind of person who likes to venture and learn on the fly.
    And if I were to give any extra tips would be to test out several character moves that can act as defense options depending on how you used them. One example would be R.Mika's command arc jump to get out of dire situations in which the opponent is heading towards your position in a horizontal motion (if the opponent jumps, you will attack as this is an air throw of sorts). This leaves you with the advantage to attack at the back of the opponent. Another similar move would be Chun-li's medium kick on crouching forward. This move acts in the same manner, but is a direct attack. If you were to use it when you know the opponent will move closer to you, this move can help you escape and recover quickly to attack from the back.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree. I think once you discover the beauty of a good defence you just keep building upon it. Until you know how to safely apply pressure.
      Beginners know they want to press buttons quickly and do that combo, etc. But they have not learnt the flow of the game.
      In SFV more than any other I feel you will be crushed before you even get started.

  • @milomadds
    @milomadds 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this vid. I've been trying to implement more defense with my Ken but it's been a frustration because....well....Ken being rush down. Keep up the good work.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Remember it's just a process. Defence is one thing. But the byproduct, downloading your opponent, is the real goal. Good luck :)

  • @beaglegod1
    @beaglegod1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing information. Gold for a new player.
    Liked and subscribed.

  • @krnonthak0b984
    @krnonthak0b984 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    +BornFree I have a question on how to wait for fireball spammers, maybe you could talk about that some other time. I understand what you need to do in theory but a lot of fireball spammers seem to have the advantage whenever I play them and eventually i end up very very salty >.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Spacing / range / baiting. The "fireball game" is an amazingly powerful zoning tool at the highest level.
      But at beginner level, spammers should be wide open to jump ins and other tools your character has.
      Take the chip damage. Observe your opponent's actions after each fireball.
      Begin to experiment with things like neutral jump - see how they react. Or block, walk forward and block again, start to scare them with your approach - see how they react to your pressure (yes, it is pressure).
      Gradually deconstruct their fireball game and begin punishing them for their actions.
      If you're a fireball / zoning character yourself look up the "fireball game" to get some great insight. You might decide to fight fire with fire(ball).
      It's unlikely I'll make a vid as specific as this right now. I like to talk about general concepts and let people discover their own groove.
      You're asking the right questions. When it gets to specifics I would read articles on your character and watch matches.

  • @GatsuRage
    @GatsuRage 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good thing that I know is to learn to hit throw when you block, that means when opponent hits a button and u pushing back (or downback) it will go into blocking animation automatically, therefore you can hit throw and throw wont come out because you stuck on block animation. I know it might sounds "complicated" but how does this helps? simple, you will ended up training your eye and whenever you see your opponent doing something at short distance you will block and hit throw and on this game is fairly easy as throw has some start up so I can guarantee you that you will tech throws almost 8 out of 10 times with no problems.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +GutsRage Yep! That's a throw tech. I should have shown that in my video but it's hard to capture the perfect video against a random opponent. Keep up the learning and the grinding. Knowledge like that is power in the game.

  • @KeijiLivesOn
    @KeijiLivesOn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well made dude, patience is the key to getting good!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. When you start you are so focused on yourself and your special moves and combos that you practically ignore your opponent. In this game in particular you will get crushed if you don't start with some good defence and observation. It's frame trap city out there.

  • @gibgun
    @gibgun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality vid mate. And that Walking Dead clip...

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "The word is out. You are definitely not safe!"

  • @Zenonn86
    @Zenonn86 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey Born amazing job guy... i really like your channel keep with your great job...
    =D

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Comments like this Zenon make my day. Thank you! You're giving me the motivation to keep at it.

  • @sarainy9775
    @sarainy9775 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you BornFree for the continued great content. I noticed in your response to another comment that you said you need to work on your brevity, and I agree.
    Your content is top notch, some of the best out there, yet you sometimes explain things multiple times throughout a video in almost the same way. Maybe try writing a loose 'script' (more like conversation cues) to keep yourself on point and flowing forward?

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. Great feedback. My background is in advertising. And I worked with all types of people who were wonderfully creative but had terrible attention spans. So it forced me to reiterate points over and over in meetings so there would be no mistakes or misinterpretations in getting the job done.
      I know I need to improve my brevity. I wasn't happy with this video because I was trying to express something that I only really realised after the thing was done.
      Simply put. For beginners, taking the emphasis off yourself and placing it on your opponent leads to all sorts of new discoveries and ways to approach the game.
      You'll see in my top comment that I edited it to reflect my struggles with this video. Take a read. It's also in the description.
      I'm my own worst critic and just like improving in fighting games you have to be honest with yourself to get better.
      Luckily I also have a number of people like you encouraging me to push on and enjoying what I put out. So thank you!

    • @sarainy9775
      @sarainy9775 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree Thank you for taking my feedback so well. You are quickly becoming one of my favourite members of the FGC.
      It's obvious that the community as a whole is appreciating your efforts, both the comments you get here and the friendly reactions from pros in your interviews. You're on to a winner, it's great to see you refine and improve your craft.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Sarainy Thank you so much for the kind words. I just love this game and I love making content. My channel represents all sides of Street Fighter from Merchandise and Collectibles, Interviews with Industry People and Players, Speculation and Lore, Fightsticks, Comics, Statues, Gameplay, Thoughts for Beginners, and more. I just love the franchise as a whole and hope that I can represent all types of casual Street Fighter players and enthusiasts. My mission is to help contribute to the growth of the FGC - I think there are many ways to be part of this exciting gaming genre.
      In the future I hope to expand to streaming and other fighting games and games in general.
      Street Fighter will always be my first love though.
      Again thanks for the support and positivity. It means a lot to me!

  • @KaprinëThaFirst
    @KaprinëThaFirst ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man it's actually not boring you helped a lot😁

  • @FromMic
    @FromMic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In the For Honor community (not technically a fighting game but who cares) playing it safe would be called "turtling"

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. Turtling is a term that goes back decades. Justin Wong was a master at it.

  • @atlantisGamesTV
    @atlantisGamesTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, nice job with this video. Keep doing this content, is really valuable.

  • @kentang1528
    @kentang1528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been doing that a lot in kof 98 , kof 2002 and kof 2002 um ( got to be aware of the guard crush though) . In Super Street fighter 2 turbo, it is very very useful as the game has no guard crush feature...so most opponents will get your blood by chipping you or throwing you( in which case you soften , reducing throw damage) . But not recommended to do against grapplers though ...this applies to all fighting games who have grapplers. But it is good to do against normal characters...

  • @AgameWeAllPlay
    @AgameWeAllPlay 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really helped me, i have been doing so much better in smash64 now!!

  • @izukumidoriya3188
    @izukumidoriya3188 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey thanks. I clicked this by accident, but ended up being really good. Thanks mans

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oobie Rahman Glad I could help! Good luck!

  • @Reeepaaa
    @Reeepaaa 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    bonus marks: two beginner players meet online and they've both seen your video and both try to punish unsafe behavior. what's the adjustment you need to make to win here?

  • @mmjjmm333
    @mmjjmm333 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tripple H is that you? Great video!

  • @Strider-Ragnarok
    @Strider-Ragnarok 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a good lesson and a perfect demonstration.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Took me a while to find a simple match with a good demonstration. Generally it's a lot messier. But I think that conveyed the message for beginners that there's more to the game than practising a flashy combo.

  • @fellowcrusader222
    @fellowcrusader222 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The intro had me dying😂😂😂😂RIP Carl..😔

  • @Talal_111
    @Talal_111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll try this out, **** Cammy

  • @FrazzleCat
    @FrazzleCat 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have decided that Cammy draws her powers from the sun like Superman, except she has photosynthesizing ass cheeks to generate the power. It all makes so much sense now. Also, nice video. Defensive players (for me) have always been twice as difficult as rush-down players.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, Cammy is the best. And yeah understanding how to defend yourself is ridiculously important. I'm not quite there yet in this game. But the byproduct of spending more time observing your opponent I think is the real gem.

    • @FrazzleCat
      @FrazzleCat 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree She certainly is. Yeah, this is where it all begins. Watching your opponent, not jumping, learning to counter / punish whiffs and random things like DP and the ever popular cr.RH. I think this video is a good example of it. Maybe I'll link to this on forums rather than trying to deal with the inevitable armchair Daigos.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +SirMysk Ha! Thanks man. It's not a perfect video but I think it does the job. On another note I'm so psyched for Redbull Kumite. I wish I could go.

    • @FrazzleCat
      @FrazzleCat 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree I didn't know that it was so soon, so thanks for the reminder. Do you happen to know the Twitch channel that it will be on?

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +SirMysk a Redbull channel I expect. It's not CPT because it's invite only. Like BloodSport haha :)

  • @godspeedlegendboxingsupers35
    @godspeedlegendboxingsupers35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pro. I like what I saw ✌🏾😁👍 your a legend

  • @cinkco
    @cinkco 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you good sir. Great video!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +cinkcobra Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @AGenetics
    @AGenetics 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @xDTHECHEMISTx
    @xDTHECHEMISTx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love playing lame....been playing at the pace since SF2. I only play rush down in games like GG,MVC3 or DBFZ...lame is great for me during clutch situations

  • @PaulBosanova
    @PaulBosanova 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good explanations man this wioll help many people.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And I hope so. Need to work on brevity sometimes.
      There's something about the importance of this approach that I wanted to convey. But it's hard to understand how much, and how quickly, you will learn the game, unless you do it for yourself.

  • @HoodieOfLegends
    @HoodieOfLegends 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was a great ass video, thank you

  • @djsnakecl
    @djsnakecl 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for your video, i really love it!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome! I hope it helps :)

  • @VandalCleaver
    @VandalCleaver 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even though I find that winning after playing defensively against a dumpster player makes the win taste like shit, I'm still going to force myself to do it from now on. I can't enjoy the feeling of outplaying someone good if I don't crawl out of the sewer first.

  • @mag51284
    @mag51284 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outro Music?

  • @dummyfour
    @dummyfour 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like what you are doing. Keep it up!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jacob Ford Thank you! I really appreciate the support. I'm getting there slowly but surely. Never bought a view, like, comment or subscription EVER. I love subs so much!

  • @PaulBosanova
    @PaulBosanova 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shit I just read my comment, I sound illiterate. Just playing now, using the observation styles. I got a round in on realmeanecetv. He's 46 on cfn, just watched my replay and I look so bad. Gota keep on trucking. psn TedBoss.
    Awesome videos by the way!

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ted Boss Keep grinding. Definitely important to watch your videos back. You'd be surprised how many stupid things you do....not YOU....I mean us in general :D You get it.

  • @edwardmoclair3352
    @edwardmoclair3352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you acquire that shirt

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Edward Moclair Blimey. Can’t remember. Some t-shirt site. I’m sure you can google something similar. Good luck!

  • @elihleradebe5821
    @elihleradebe5821 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was he playing online?

  • @BritishTeaFGC
    @BritishTeaFGC 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember doing something like this a few days ago against an R. Mika player. He Rage Quit on me... this happened after he beat me in the first game (first to 2 Ranked). I guess he got cocky and thought that he would beat me again. I'm still pissed off that he did that.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +British Tea Haha, yeah I need to play as Mika to understand what she's all about. She has that stupid "hit throw". Well it seems you already know that when you're feeling unsure you can revert back to a more defensive/observational style (lame basically) and it will likely change the outcome of the match. That's why I think it's such an important skill to learn. Shame about the RQ.

  • @lukelblitz3627
    @lukelblitz3627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i tried using this approach when i started playing skullgirls
    i played 29 matches so far
    currently sitting at 1-28

  • @bryannpowell4953
    @bryannpowell4953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you said in the video just block tech and anti air and watch but what am i watching for

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple patterns. Unsafe moves you can punish.
      Do they jump too much? Do they fireball too much? Do they do one particular thing after a throw tech, automatically, without thinking? (K-Brad always says he likes to see what his opponent does after a throw tech because it's often an auto-response) Do they wake up with a button or block or something else?
      All this knowledge is yours for the taking - the "download".
      Beginners tend to be focused on what they want to do. What buttons, moves and combos they want to do.
      The main point of the video is to shift your focus from yourself onto your opponent and their game plan, and then counter it.

    • @bryannpowell4953
      @bryannpowell4953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BornFreeYT thank you as so as you told me that it clicked in my head and I started picking up on the simple patterns it's funny because people at the beginning levels only do about 3 or 4 things and I thought they were doing a lot

    • @bryannpowell4953
      @bryannpowell4953 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where does this lead to how good can you get at this because when I first figured this out my reads were strong but know I feel like I'm making reads but I'm not in there head as much

  • @KaizenMaster007
    @KaizenMaster007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    BornFree Fighting!!!^^;;

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Trying to show a very specific simple idea / demonstration! How's the vid coming along?

    • @KaizenMaster007
      @KaizenMaster007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree
      Oh! When I type "x" name + Fighting!!!^^;;, I'm referring to my old StarCraft#1 days. The word "Fighting" is a cheer the fans would say to their favorite player. I'm aware of the idea you are conveying in this video as you can see in the Facebook message I sent just now.
      Thank you for following up on the other video I shared with you last week. I've been getting feedback from other players and have broken them up into segments as you suggested. Once I made time to get the thumbnails done, I'll make the playlist public.
      I'm glad someone of your status is teaching the many things you've been sharing on your channel. I've already shared this video with a few of my students. I look forward to the next one.
      - KaizenMaster

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kaizen Master Gotcha! I'll check out your message. And you should read my edited description to this video. I think you will appreciate what I'm trying to say and do.

    • @KaizenMaster007
      @KaizenMaster007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree
      "Maybe someone else has the ability to express what I'm trying to say, if I haven't already said it!"
      I see...
      - KaizenMaster

  • @ellyjockey6164
    @ellyjockey6164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They say we're playing lame.
    I say we're playing footsies.

  • @the1likesaf
    @the1likesaf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!

  • @bananabanana2380
    @bananabanana2380 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only reason I don't play too defensive is because teching is impossible to react to, i have no idea how players do it consistently

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you play much USF4? You can hit it consistently in block stun if it's a tick throw.
      But a raw walk/dash up throw is harder to tech because you risk getting caught by the "shimmy" in this game. The dashes are so fast.
      Throws have a 5 frame start up, so walk/dash up throws can be interrupted by jabs etc.
      But yes, overall it's harder.
      They talk about it in a few of my interviews. LI Joe and Iniltration/Tokido/SonicFox. Check it out.
      But this overall process can still be applied at any level. At the top they'd just call it gathering data on the other player.
      At the bottom / beginners the point is to shifty your focus from yourself (my special moves, that special combo I practiced) onto the opponent. Such a simple shift in focus, yet it should be mind opening for beginners.
      It's not clean. In fact it can be quite messy. But it's a learning process and skill that will make you better.

    • @bananabanana2380
      @bananabanana2380 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +BornFree I'll try this in training mode later, it sounds like the same thing for the mika clap OS, which I only found out few days ago. I didn't really play usf4, I mean I did all the trials because I love fighting game trials/challenges, but online is another story and it's why I'm trying to play more seriously in this game. I haven't seen all the interviews you did but I'll look them up in a few minutes.
      Thanks for the advice ^_^

  • @arminengaming
    @arminengaming 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hm, this method may be hard for Guilty Gear due to its fast pace nature and how it punishes you for running away and turtling too much, but I'll try it.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm definitely not an anime fighter guy, so let me know how you get on. Seems like GG is extremely complex.
      But the overall concept of maintaining your defence whilst observing your opponent's habits/patterns should translate to any fighter.
      It's really just an exercise in moving your awareness away from yourself and onto your opponent.
      Lots to see and learn when you do this.
      At beginner level your opponent will likely, very quickly, hang themselves with unsafe moves that can be punished with ease.
      At a higher level it's still incredibly important to train yourself to download your opponent's habits and strategy.
      Like I said. Let me know if it works for you!

    • @arminengaming
      @arminengaming 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      BornFree Alright, I'll remember to do that! Glad that you're so responsive, wish I could get that from all channels.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +arminenreviews Good stuff! I try to respond when I can. Especially on the first day of the video. Sometimes others will answer if you get your comment or question in early. I have a lot of subscribers who are very qualified to answer all sorts of questions!

    • @arminengaming
      @arminengaming 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Considering that you are rewarded for being offensive, yeah I agree. You build meter through even just dashing, and get penalized for turtling too much.

  • @ricardomunoz8988
    @ricardomunoz8988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    blocking doesn't work for glapplers

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ricardo Munoz Yep. Command grabs are tricky.
      Whilst this vid shows a literal example, the point is more about occasionally taking a training style approach to matches.
      Block, tech, take a few command grabs and see what the opponent’s pattern is.
      Learning when an opponent is likely to grab is important. Then you can create counter strategies like simply neutral jumping for a huge punish.
      Like my other vids on leveling up I encourage you to start with casual matches or lobbies and not worry about losing.
      The aim is to learn something new about the match up and teach yourself to observe patterns and read opponents.
      It’s training, with live opponents.

  • @torontoraptor
    @torontoraptor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play street fighter a lot like this now...but how would this apply to marvel vs capcom when there is so much stuff happening on the screen

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      torontoraptor Good question. I may have to delve into Marvel properly. It’s a crazy game.

    • @torontoraptor
      @torontoraptor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      definitely i have a good friend of mind who is a street fighter pro. He's taught me a lot about street fighter but he hasn't gotten his hands on the new marvel yet. If you can please make another video with an actual online play of just basic bare bones lame style of play as the foundation that would be great. Eddie Lee was my favorite old school player to watch.

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      torontoraptor I may do a series on marvel as I learn it. Could be pretty cool. Still considering.

    • @torontoraptor
      @torontoraptor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I personally definitely think you should do it i subbed you as well keep up the good work

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      torontoraptor Thanks for the sub and the encouraging words!

  • @scyfher1180
    @scyfher1180 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These methods only work for SF, but if you tried these in GG,BB or KOF you would get rekt due to the games pacing.

    • @sarainy9775
      @sarainy9775 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Evan Nguyen I wouldn't say that was true. Sure KOF as an example is a much more offense focused game, but that doesn't mean the principle of letting new players hang themselves doesn't exist. Remember we are talking about improving low-level play, not how the game performs at the highest level.

    • @RandomNaaames
      @RandomNaaames 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this works in GG as well. You just have to take action more frequently on defense such as faultless to let you block for longer, counter poking only when failure won't get you full combo'ed and all round taking safer defensive actions like dead angles and jumping out of pressure as opposed to more aggressive actions like reversals.
      In neutral this translates to seeing how your opponents respond to pokes rather than going for full combo swag gatling routes, and moderating your offensive movements. Instead of rushing in every time you feel confident bait and switch up your approaches to see what your opponent does.
      Playing defensive is still benefitial but it's a more active process in Guilty Gear compared to the passive blocking more common in Street Fighter.

    • @RandomNaaames
      @RandomNaaames 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      If anything the game's faster pacing makes you *feel* like you must be more aggressive but pressing bad buttons recklessly will still get you bodied.

  • @SombreroConservative
    @SombreroConservative 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL the intro

  • @Yozorah
    @Yozorah 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you even doing to your controller that it sounds like that
    Doesnt sound healthy at all lol

  • @danielandanthony8939
    @danielandanthony8939 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the fuck was that at 1:47
    LMFAO

  • @PieFoot
    @PieFoot 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check it out now, check it out yo. Check it out now, third strike YO !

    • @BornFreeYT
      @BornFreeYT  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't doubt that soundtrack!

  • @sammyalgorraba2576
    @sammyalgorraba2576 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You look exactly like Triple H in the face