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Elbruno Mummy Woomy from Chile: Not As Dry As Space! Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Mummy Woomy
#75301: Jun 7th 2015 at 11:24:26 AM

I tend to switch between Speed, Buster, and Smash, with the occasional Shield when stuff gets real bad (usually in free for alls). I gotta learn how to use Jump; I've seen it can be amazing for edgeguarding.

"Yeah, it's a shame. Here we are in an underground cave with all these lasers, and instead of having a rave we're using it for evil."
NesClassic Meh-meh!? from Flyover Country Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: In another castle
Meh-meh!?
#75302: Jun 7th 2015 at 11:38:57 AM

I mainly use Speed, Shield (when I hit 100%), and Smash.

I need to get better about using Jump (because someone who knows how to use Jump is scary.) I only use Buster in scenarios where I'm confident I won't be hit too often by the time it expires, otherwise I think the risks outweigh the rewards.

🏳️‍⚧️she/her | Vio Rhyse Alberia
kablammin45 Catch my shiny metal birb! from Misty Brook (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Catch my shiny metal birb!
#75303: Jun 7th 2015 at 12:22:06 PM

I usually stick to Buster, Smash and Shield, too.

"I'm glad I don't wear shoes or else I'd have to always get shoes in two different sizes. ...If you know, you know!"
Elbruno Mummy Woomy from Chile: Not As Dry As Space! Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
Mummy Woomy
#75304: Jun 7th 2015 at 12:38:51 PM

I go the other way; when I'm highly damaged and my opponent's not, I usually bust out Buster. I'm already at the point where one well placed hit is gonna send me flying, Monado Buster or not, so I might as well try to stack up damage before that happens. And hey, more often that not that has helped me balance out the scales.

"Yeah, it's a shame. Here we are in an underground cave with all these lasers, and instead of having a rave we're using it for evil."
Eskay64 Since: Nov, 2010
#75305: Jun 7th 2015 at 12:39:02 PM

I usually go with Speed and Jump, occasionally throwing Shield into the mix. I'm starting to use Buster from time to time but I mostly use the first three.

powerpuffbats The crabby fussbudget Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
The crabby fussbudget
#75306: Jun 7th 2015 at 1:05:43 PM

[up][up]...Time to tip the scales?

AAAAUUUUGGGHHHH!!!!
Alfric Sailing the Skies! from Crescent Isle Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Sailing the Skies!
#75307: Jun 7th 2015 at 3:46:07 PM

I use Smash surprisingly infrequently. Mainly I go Speed -> Buster -> Jump or Speed for when trying to kill someone, and opting for Shield if my damage is high.

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Kuroxeng Moved accounts because meh from error 040 Since: Mar, 2015
Moved accounts because meh
#75308: Jun 7th 2015 at 4:50:16 PM

[up][up] Thunder! Thunder! Thunder cast, hoooo!

Hmm, can't find that one image to link the words above into...

edited 7th Jun '15 4:59:05 PM by Kuroxeng

Moved handles because meh
HeavyDDR Who's Vergo-san. from Central Texas Since: Jul, 2009
Who's Vergo-san.
#75309: Jun 7th 2015 at 5:17:10 PM

I get too angry too easily to play Shulk. I just get too quick pressing that B button that I end up switching to the wrong Arts. Add to that, I never seem to hit Backslash properly, or register the fast counter, I've sort of dropped using him as a third.

I wasn't too creative with the Arts, either. I usually went Buster immediately, and from there switched to Shield or Smash depending on how much damage I got. I'd switch to Speed if I want to throw off the opponent, but most of the time I'd just go back to Smash or play it neutral. I never really used jump unless I was recovering, or felt that I'd be recovering soon.

I'm pretty sure the concept of Law having limits was a translation error. -Wanderlustwarrior
TheHeroHartmut Too hot to hoot from Probably not right behind you (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: Singularity
Too hot to hoot
#75310: Jun 7th 2015 at 5:23:46 PM

Personally, I opt not to use Shulk's arts at all, just to be weird about it. He's still a pretty nifty character without them.

Switch FC code: SW-4420-1809-1805
Pulse The Fool from Yadayadaville Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Fool
#75311: Jun 7th 2015 at 7:00:39 PM

You're not really gonna make them feel it if you play like that, though.

There's immeasurable joy in making those long-low jumps with Monado Speed, at least.

I sure said that!
Konkfan7 Konknitive Dissonance from Roselle Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Konknitive Dissonance
#75312: Jun 7th 2015 at 7:06:59 PM

Me being a Shulk main, I usually start off with either no arts, Speed to get a couple of decent hits in, Jump if I plan to fight more aerial, and possible Buster if I wanna get a lot of damage done fast. And Of course, Shield when sh*t hits the fan.

Also, my advice, only use Smash when your opponent is on high percentage and you're not, or if you REALLY need to get a KO soon and are willing to take a big risk.

edited 7th Jun '15 7:07:21 PM by Konkfan7

powerpuffbats The crabby fussbudget Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
The crabby fussbudget
#75313: Jun 7th 2015 at 9:59:07 PM

I find Backslash to be very useful against Yellow Devil.

Who here like Base! Wily Castle (aka: Non-Omega form)

AAAAUUUUGGGHHHH!!!!
Pulse The Fool from Yadayadaville Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
The Fool
#75314: Jun 7th 2015 at 10:14:45 PM

I mostly like it the 50% of the time the Yellow Devil isn't hogging the arena and completely breaking the flow of the fight- About the only classic platform gimmick missing is the disappearing-reappearing blocks.

I sure said that!
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#75315: Jun 7th 2015 at 10:20:43 PM

I honestly don't find myself using Jump or Speed.

I mostly stick to Buster and Smash, and on occasion use Shield if my damage is high. But then I risk just being thrown off the stage and suffering the same fate as Little Mac and Dr. Mario.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Nap1100 Since: Mar, 2012
Eldrake Since: Oct, 2009
#75317: Jun 8th 2015 at 7:42:03 AM

I wonder if it will just be character DLC. Looking forward to it.

edited 8th Jun '15 7:42:48 AM by Eldrake

Demonfly birdie fairy Since: Jul, 2012
birdie fairy
#75318: Jun 8th 2015 at 7:50:06 AM

No E3 SSB then?

"Tell them to shut up and have some faith in me." - dead flashback guy
Paperbritt Since: Apr, 2013
#75319: Jun 8th 2015 at 8:10:45 AM

What the hell is Nintenod actually going to SHOW at E3? They've been revealing a lot of stuff recently and they're still announcing stuff!

Hungryguy I am a Rad Reptile. from inside a cheese wheel Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
I am a Rad Reptile.
#75320: Jun 8th 2015 at 8:26:52 AM

Maybe some of that new Starfox game I've heard about?

Call me butter, because I am on a roll! 3ds friend code: 5258-0885-3903 Wii U: Bowser Charizard
Paperbritt Since: Apr, 2013
#75321: Jun 8th 2015 at 8:40:28 AM

[up] Yeah, but that can't fill up a whole show. The stuff theyve announced recently seems like the stuff that would fill up empty space at E3 (like Captain Toad or Kirby last year).

Hungryguy I am a Rad Reptile. from inside a cheese wheel Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
I am a Rad Reptile.
#75322: Jun 8th 2015 at 9:22:02 AM

But still, it could be something they talk about.

Call me butter, because I am on a roll! 3ds friend code: 5258-0885-3903 Wii U: Bowser Charizard
NEO from Qrrbrbirlbel Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
#75323: Jun 8th 2015 at 9:50:53 AM

Anyone could see this outcome from far.

No regret shall pass over the threshold!
kablammin45 Catch my shiny metal birb! from Misty Brook (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Catch my shiny metal birb!
#75324: Jun 8th 2015 at 10:21:04 AM

It's pretty much a given that they'll announce new DLC characters. I'm hoping they'll surprise us and show off a character no one is expecting, because at this point, everyone is expecting Roy (the Fire Emblem one), Ryu, and Wolf.

"I'm glad I don't wear shoes or else I'd have to always get shoes in two different sizes. ...If you know, you know!"
Kuroxeng Moved accounts because meh from error 040 Since: Mar, 2015
Moved accounts because meh
#75325: Jun 8th 2015 at 10:25:03 AM

Not sure if everyone expects Ridley or not...

Moved handles because meh

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