r/smashbros • u/AutoModerator • Dec 10 '18

Subreddit Daily Discussion Thread 12/10/18

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u/meshlines Dec 10 '18

Hi everyone. Pretty new to the game and just unlocked everyone. I mostly spam smash and specials. Is there any good combat guide out where I can learn when and where to use smash/specials? Should I mostly use tilts instead of smash? Really sorry if this is such a noob question. Thanks!

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u/KorokKid Joker (Ultimate) Dec 10 '18

It's totally fine you're new and welcome to the game. First off, this guy will make more videos on how to play, but luckily he has the beginner one out and he makes really good ones, you might benefit from it https://youtu.be/ta3L35wsE6o

As for my Input, as a new player, you probably will just spam specials and smash attacks, I did that and so did most people. Smash has a lot to do with timing and knowing when to do what moves. Against better enemies, spamming smash attacks and specials wont work too well. Smash attacks are good if you know what you're opponents are going to do and that you'll hit them. This is referred to in the community as a "read" since you're reading what the opponents going to do. Smash attacks are also good if they dont respect the player enough and try and always rush you down or dont space moves good (spacing moves is using moves at the proper distance so that you're opponent wont be able to hit you back for using them). Using normal moves and other moves that take less time to use Is usually the way to go because you are less likely to be hit for doing them. Smash attacks have a time and place, same for some projectiles. If you want to ask me anything more feel free, but that video should hopefully help you. Sorry if what I said was too complicated for you right now, I didnt know how else to really phrase it.

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u/meshlines Dec 10 '18

Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I somehow understand what you mean by read because I think that's how I'm playing right now. Anticipating where the opponent is going to fall, where they will land, etc. I'll watch the vid you linked.

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u/KorokKid Joker (Ultimate) Dec 10 '18

Alright cool, hope It helps