Well, I have to say, after looking at SF5 in action my fears about the game speed have been mostly dispelled. Some things (like throws) have even been sped up from USF4. Hitstun is still kind of silly, but if it helps people hit confirm and land their BnBs better it might better retain a player base.

Color me optimistic. Here's hoping one of my characters makes it in.

Ophe

Sweden388 Posts

June 16 2015 21:31 GMT

#10944

I thought it was the hitstun but it's actually the screen shake on hit that is the problem for me. I hated that in Diablo III too.

I love Birdie though. Definitely the one I'm most interested in so far.

porkRaven

United States953 Posts

June 17 2015 04:44 GMT

#10945

Start screen jiggles. Reminds me of Ivy. http://gfycat.com/FarawayRigidGonolek

Noocta

France12578 Posts

June 17 2015 04:58 GMT

#10946

No plinking, 2 frames buffer for links is cool

Not sure about no 360, and Lightning legs being a QCF input tho...

Mannerheim

766 Posts

June 17 2015 08:02 GMT

#10947

I like the lightning legs input change (maybe it should be HCF though), the piano inputs are just so taxing on your fingers. I've played Honda a lot in SF4 and can do jab xx HHS pretty reliably, but it's still annoying to do especially if you're feeling a bit tired.

I have to say the first reveal clips of SFV looked pretty crappy, but the E3 gameplay footage has been really impressive. I'm loving the pace of the game, the high damage, high stun, no "brainless" defensive options like crouch teching and invincible backdash, no chip death, etc. It's not perfect yet (walk speeds could be faster, and less hitstop), but I've gone almost fully from pessimist to optimist regarding this game.

aseq

Netherlands4015 Posts

June 17 2015 08:52 GMT

#10948

On June 17 2015 13:44 porkRaven wrote:
Start screen jiggles. Reminds me of Ivy. http://gfycat.com/FarawayRigidGonolek

They can't leave it like this, right? That's ridiculous, she should donate about 1/3 of that bounce to cammy.

Aylear

Norway3988 Posts

June 17 2015 09:14 GMT

#10949

Notable entrants:

Daigo Umehara, consistently the best Street Fighter player the world has ever seen
Nemo, the best (and most bullshit) Rolento player currently living, recently unveiled a sick Decapre
Momochi, an incredible Ken player who is on a "best in the world" level streak of complete dominance
Infiltration, Evo champion, best player in the world most days and top 5 any other. God tier with many characters
Xian, Evolution 2013 champion and uncontested best Gen player in the world
Tokido, a godlike Akuma player, called "Murderface" for his on-stage presence
Misse, world class Makoto player who - unlike Haitani - actually likes playing Makoto
Poongko, top 10 in the world and without a doubt the best Seth player to have ever walked the earth
Bonchan, perennial runner-up and best Sagat player in the world
Kazunoko, top 10 player in the world and best Yun player on the planet
Mago, the best Yang player on the planet who just keeps getting better
Fuudo is part of the Holy Trinity of Fei Long players, and is a super strong contender in any tournament
GamerBee, Taiwanese player who plays a phenomenal Adon
Tonpy, the best C. Viper player in Japan and possibly on the planet
Gackt, part of the Holy Trinity of Fei Long players, less traveled than Fuudo but always a contender
XiaoHai, amazingly impressive Cammy player who also plays a perfect Sagat counter-pick
Itabashi Zangief, an amazing Japanese Zangief player who is a constant threat to Snake Eyez' throne
Kim1234, arguably the best current Bison (Dictator) player in Japan and maybe the world
HumanBomb, a strong Sakura player though not quite at the level of Chris G
Shiro, world class Abel player who has inspired a new generation of Abel players
Santarouman, a Japanese player who mains Sagat and has many scary counterpicks
Dogura, former #1 Bison (Dictator) in Japan, and now a mean Rolento player
Eita, a solid up-and-coming Akuma player
Kindevu, epic tier whore who defies highlight videos, so click on this YouTube search instead
Gachi-Kun, the "other best Sagat player" in Japan next to Bonchan
Dakou, the man who OCVd an entire team of high level players... with Dee Jay

Semi-notables:
      Matsuri (strong Japanese Chun-Li main)
      RB (a very strong Hugo and Rolento player)
      Dashio (the "other Seth player")
      Leslie (another strong Sagat main)
      BigBird (a very solid Guy player)
      Reiketsu (a great Vega/Claw player)
      Sabo Hani (an online C. Viper monster)
      Kawaguchi (a Japanese Rose player; don't see many of those)
      Furikuri (fairly notable Rufus)
      KOK (solid up and coming Evil Ryu player)

Holy fucking shit SEAM

Updated OP with SEAM information, just wanted to share this here.

kuresuti

1393 Posts

June 17 2015 09:48 GMT

#10950

So everyone except maybe Snake Eyez, Smug, Luffy and Ryan Hart? Hype!

Aylear

Norway3988 Posts

June 17 2015 09:58 GMT

#10951

Almost, except for Pepeday! He hasn't been confirmed yet and I have no idea if he's going. Weird and sad if he isn't, but I haven't found his name attached to this.

I'm also sad there's no KojiKOG or EBI. So if I could have my player wishlist, I would tack on Pepeday, Koji, EBI, Laugh, Dark Jiewa, the US and EU players you mentioned, and of course NuckleDu, just to represent the global scene.

rebdomine

6040 Posts

June 17 2015 10:23 GMT

#10952

That list is damn stacked. Can't wait to catch the games.

Noocta

France12578 Posts

June 17 2015 14:23 GMT

#10953

On June 17 2015 18:48 kuresuti wrote:
So everyone except maybe Snake Eyez, Smug, Luffy and Ryan Hart? Hype!

SEAM is always stacked, since it's so close to Japan, you basically get all the good asians players. :o

Duka08

3391 Posts

June 17 2015 17:11 GMT

#10954

Is there any archive footage of the SFV stuff so far? I missed everything yesterday and probably will miss today as well. Need to see some of that Combofiend Kumite

Aylear

Norway3988 Posts

June 18 2015 12:12 GMT

#10955

Tentative pools for SEAM are out over at http://gamestartasia.challonge.com/

Brief top seeds/players overview because I'm bored and want to add it to the OP:

      [Pool 1] Poongko, Kindevu
      [Pool 2] Xiaohai, Itabashi Zangief
      [Pool 3] Pugera, Dogura
      [Pool 4] Kazunoko, Misse, Matsuri, KOK
      [Pool 5] Fuudo, Shiro
      [Pool 6] Tonpy, RB, Daigo (8th seed lol)
      [Pool 7] Santarouman, "FGC bean"?
      [Pool 8] Xian, MASCOT?
      [Pool 9] Mago, Dakou
      [Pool 10] Tokido, Human Bomb
      [Pool 11] Gackt, Kuramoti?
      [Pool 12] Kichi, Gachikun
      [Pool 13] INFILTRATION, Eita, Reiketsu
      [Pool 14] Nemo, Dark Jiewa, GamerBee
      [Pool 15] Bonchan, Kim1234, Big Bird
      [Pool 16] Momochi, Sabo Hani, Kawaguchi

Predictions:
- Kazunoko and Misse will make it out of pool 4, but Matsuri will probably make a fight of it.
- Tonpy and Daigo will make it out of pool 6, and RB will probably not make much of a fight of it.
- In pool 7, "FGC bean" from Japan is 1st seed. SUC.Tomy and fhqwhgads are seeds 3 and 4. I have no idea.
- INFILTRATION and Eita for pool 13. Reiketsu is a really fun Claw player, but I'm afraid Eita will beat him.
- Poor Dark Jiewa. Dude can't catch a tournament break. Nemo and GamerBee will pee on him in pool 14.
- Bonchan and Kim1234 for pool 15. Hope we catch some of Big Bird's Guy games before he goes out.
- Pool 16 is weird. Momochi obviously takes it, but Sabo Hani (C. Viper) and Kawaguchi (Rose) will fight it out.

Pool play is Saturday and top 32 is on Sunday. Top 32 will be stacked as shiiiiiiiiii

Edit: Also I didn't know EX Pugera was going. Added to notables. <3

Aylear

Norway3988 Posts

June 18 2015 12:43 GMT

#10956

On June 18 2015 02:11 Duka08 wrote:
Is there any archive footage of the SFV stuff so far? I missed everything yesterday and probably will miss today as well. Need to see some of that Combofiend Kumite

Yes, there's a playlist. Includes just about everything, tons of Kumites in here.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbiHEMgy-HocR98xbyeEBTwmwI7OfwvMq

aseq

Netherlands4015 Posts

June 18 2015 12:58 GMT

#10957

I know it's unimportant, but I'd really love it if they added the inevitable costumes to the character previews. The animated character previews are sick as they are, that would make the prematch screen shinku sick.

Duka08

3391 Posts

June 18 2015 15:05 GMT

#10958

On June 18 2015 21:43 Aylear wrote:

Show nested quote +

Yes, there's a playlist. Includes just about everything, tons of Kumites in here.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbiHEMgy-HocR98xbyeEBTwmwI7OfwvMq

Yeeaaaasssss thank you Aylear da gawd

Overall I've liked what I've seen and heard though. Everyone that's played seems to be suuuper on-board with SFV so far. Really exciting stuff.

Ophe

Sweden388 Posts

June 18 2015 17:27 GMT

#10959

It'll be fun to see how BigBird will fare against other elite players. I think he won all his matches against Xian during that UAE tournament.

Catch]22

Sweden2683 Posts

June 19 2015 09:39 GMT

#10960

On June 15 2015 20:56 porkRaven wrote:

Show nested quote +

You have to search for custom games and set the skill level to similar. I believe you can set it to find similar skill level when you host for multiplayer while in practice/story mode.

Thanks for the advice! The rate of rapefests have been reduced from 80% to 50% thanks to this. But the amount of people who just perfect me with 10 hit FADC combos which the game considers to be SAME SKILL is staggering... I'd hate to try More Skilled...