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[coldyokai]

so, I am usu=ing my kepboard for this and was wondering, how do i go about doing the complex moves? I still have not been able to use Supers for Bridget and Testament
or Baiken, so is there a way to get better at using a keyboard

[Meseki]

The Half Circle Back + Forward / 632146 (numpad notation, 6 is forward, 2 is down, 4 is back) can be done by skipping the diagonals (6246), which can make it much easier on keyboard.

[coldyokai]

Originally posted by Meseki:

The Half Circle Back + Forward / 632146 (numpad notation, 6 is forward, 2 is down, 4 is back) can be done by skipping the diagonals (6246), which can make it much easier on keyboard.

ah thanks

[Halloween]

This has to be a troll right? Buy a fight pad or even a Xbox controller for 30-60 bucks. This game is absolutely not meant to be played on a keyboard.

[Meseki]

Originally posted by Agent Smashing:

This has to be a troll right? Buy a fight pad or even a Xbox controller for 30-60 bucks. This game is absolutely not meant to be played on a keyboard.

Not only is keyboard fine, it can be argued that it is the most effective non-custom input device for this particular game, since even a Hitbox doesn't have an extra button for the movement button hand to use for a Dash button.
(And while it is of course optimal to avoid ghosting, this game actually now pretty much avoids keyboard ghosting being an issue, because Diagonal + single button is the most you have to worry about pressing at once when you use shortcut buttons unless you're using someone like Zato)

[Halloween]

I admit a keyboard can serve the same function as a hitbox, very true. I just never see any pros playing with one so it seemed insane initially, I would say if you have to use a switch method of control may as well start off with the hitbox.

[Meseki]

Originally posted by Agent Smashing:

I admit a keyboard can serve the same function as a hitbox, very true. I just never see any pros playing with one so it seemed insane initially, I would say if you have to use a switch method of control may as well start off with the hitbox.

You don't see pros use keyboard because it takes extra effort (that may add input lag?) to get it to work on console, which is what in-person tournaments are usually played on.
But it's worth remembering that everyone playing on PC should already have a keyboard, and I believe most (non-laptop?) keyboards can probably avoid ghosting issues relevant to most fighting games (especially with Hitbox-style directional button layout).

[coldyokai]

thank you all for your help
it was very helpful

[subtact]

Practice in the training room ("Dojo"). Regardless of the controller/interface type, you have to build up muscle memory for the inputs.

With Baiken & Testament's supers/ODs, first get special moves requiring a single quarter circle (236) down, then practice the double quarter circles (236236) supers by doing the motion back to back. In general, breaking down execution into simpler segments to learn, can be pretty helpful with learning how to do things you aren't able to do initially.

There are some small tricks/good practices for KB/Hitbox like "Up" direction on a button your thumb can press reliably, and command shortcuts which apply (probably not hard to find them w/ Google).

[Nauct]

When I used keyboard before I got my Hitbox I did sdf space for movement, space is jump, and uiop jkl; for buttons.
I also used an old DAS keyboard that had some keys broken and removed everything except the buttons I was using

[Wyrd]

Don't worry about it, it's a common starting problem. Try hitting each key and the input should look like; assuming you're using ASD keys, and a double quarter circle super input D->DS->S->D->DS->S (or in numpad notation 2->3->6->2->3->6).

Do it as slowly as possible at first, then keep doing it getting a bit faster without skipping and dropping inputs. There are shortcuts on SOCD cleaning keyboards and the game will let you drop a single diagonal (DS) input, but it's best get used to doing it clean at first.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with using keyboard maybe other than keys being too close together.

[Wyrd]

oh it should be S->SD->D ofc, sorry

[coldyokai]

thanks again gues..kinda wish i could like the replies lol. you all were helpful

[jorie❄️💮❄️💮]

Originally posted by Agent Smashing:

I admit a keyboard can serve the same function as a hitbox, very true. I just never see any pros playing with one so it seemed insane initially, I would say if you have to use a switch method of control may as well start off with the hitbox.

Most tournaments are played on Playstation that's why.

And also space to jump instead of W or up arrow or something like that is a MUST.

[Nauct]

Originally posted by Joseprns❄️💮❄️💮:

Originally posted by Agent Smashing:

I admit a keyboard can serve the same function as a hitbox, very true. I just never see any pros playing with one so it seemed insane initially, I would say if you have to use a switch method of control may as well start off with the hitbox.

Most tournaments are played on Playstation that's why.

And also space to jump instead of W or up arrow or something like that is a MUST.

Yeah, the advantage to doing it this way is you have one finger/thumb for each movement key.

[YopoH]

Originally posted by Agent Smashing:

This has to be a troll right? Buy a fight pad or even a Xbox controller for 30-60 bucks. This game is absolutely not meant to be played on a keyboard.

Actually keyboard is pretty good for fighting games as while as you have good antighosting,otherwise it requires an insane input precission