I feel so bad man.

[Commander Hobo]

I love playing this game (and like playing testament because yippieeee enby representation) but going on a 0-10 loosing streak feels miserable. I know its because im new to guilty gear, and fighting games in general, but it still feels bad. I guess i just want to know how to defeat this ♥♥♥♥ ass mindset. Currently i like to hang around and do casual matches, but everyone is so much better than me and i just get waffle stomped.

[cinless]

Yeah the first enemy you gotta beat to get good at fighting games is your own ego, and depending on who you are it's possible your ego's got hands.

[Vassago Rain]

Look at your progress instead of chasing incrementing numbers.

[Emerald Lance]

It might sound intimidating, but try ranked instead. Remember that ranked mode is specifically tailored to pit you against players of similar skill, and that the parks will contain players of all skill. You WILL get bodied in the parks; I've been playing fighting games my entire life, and I get bodied in the parks.

If your assigned floor is low enough that it doesn't have any players to fight, don't be afraid to go up until you find a more populated floor. 5 and 6 should have people, there are probably some players in 4 as well. Just because the game is telling you that you belong on floor 2 doesn't mean you can't wipe the floor with some floor 5 player, but it does mean you probably won't be beating the floor 10 players in the park for a little while.

Definitely play at your own speed. Don't let yourself be shamed for playing single player, either. As long as you're getting better today than you were yesterday, you're doing it right.

[MARegulus]

Originally posted by Emerald Lance:

It might sound intimidating, but try ranked instead. Remember that ranked mode is specifically tailored to pit you against players of similar skill, and that the parks will contain players of all skill. You WILL get bodied in the parks; I've been playing fighting games my entire life, and I get bodied in the parks.

If your assigned floor is low enough that it doesn't have any players to fight, don't be afraid to go up until you find a more populated floor. 5 and 6 should have people, there are probably some players in 4 as well. Just because the game is telling you that you belong on floor 2 doesn't mean you can't wipe the floor with some floor 5 player, but it does mean you probably won't be beating the floor 10 players in the park for a little while.

Definitely play at your own speed. Don't let yourself be shamed for playing single player, either. As long as you're getting better today than you were yesterday, you're doing it right.

As a newer player to Guilty Gear I agree with the ranked and single-player take. I've played a few other fighting games and typically stuck with Casual, but that's actually potentially harmful here.

My experience in casual/park: stomped constantly by 1000+ lvl players (or smurfs playing at that skill level) and had zero fun.

My experience in ranked: got stomped a bit at first, got my floor reassigned, then started doing OK and actually having fun (my W:L ratio isn't worth bragging over, but I don't go 0:10 anymore). Single player is also a fun distraction if you're feeling a bit salty and want a break while practicing some combos/fundamentals, while not dealing with some obnoxious cheese or lag online. Ranked is better, but not perfect--the block button is God's way of saying it's OK to have fun.

I don't play Testament, but I do know that -->Punch is great for shutting down brainless jump ins in lower ranks (I'm infinitely guilty of this against Test and I reckon others are too) and is the thing that catches me the most...that and the 3/4 screen overhead Test can do...I know it's coming, but I still fall for it. Curse you, pretty/handsome person!

[Chaosgemini]

If you can, try shifting your mindset from the win/loss and focus on what you learn from those individual loses. It's not a gratifying focus in the short run but in the long run you'll realize it's not about the wins and losses but more about how you've evolved along the way. I suppose the best way to contextualize it is that each loss isn't really a loss if you're gaining something from it as "winning" is no longer your primary goal and instead part of your journey. Honestly, it's tough and not something you can achieve overnight and you may well bounce off it but if you find find the process of learning and playing fun on that journey it's a good way to stabilize your mindset.

[SOUS CHEF HELLDAVE]

You can do it. Just gotta keep believing, your first fighting game is a different level of getting your ass kicked, and every one you pick up after that you still get rolled but just in a different kinda way. That first one is the biggest barrier to entry, and then you're good unless you're trying to get into tekken, then tekken is on some other ♥♥♥♥ because of 3D

[Shakeandbake]

I've always said this to many new players and people trying new characters. Your question should not be if you win or lose the real question for yourself is "Are you learning your character?" Are you learning match ups and what to do when you see an opponent do something that you know your character can exploit. Don't feel bad every loss is a chance to learn and ask yourself "why did that happen" and then capitalize on what not to do. Prioritize feeling improvement over wins, that part will come with such a mindset in time.

[Darderus]

Originally posted by Commander Hobo:

Originally posted by Darderus:

You know exactly what to say to bait the average Strive player

I didn't expect this storm man LMFAOOO

How did you not expect a storm after using "yippieeee enby representation" in a sentence. This is the Strive community, people around here start frothing at the mouth any time you bring sex and gender into the conversation

[Commander Hobo]

Originally posted by Darderus:

Originally posted by Commander Hobo:

I didn't expect this storm man LMFAOOO

How did you not expect a storm after using "yippieeee enby representation" in a sentence. This is the Strive community, people around here start frothing at the mouth any time you bring sex and gender into the conversation

I mean, I though Bridget and Testaments existence would have weeded those types of ppl out LMAO

[Darderus]

Originally posted by Commander Hobo:

Originally posted by Darderus:

How did you not expect a storm after using "yippieeee enby representation" in a sentence. This is the Strive community, people around here start frothing at the mouth any time you bring sex and gender into the conversation

I mean, I though Bridget and Testaments existence would have weeded those types of ppl out LMAO

It did the opposite, people won't talk about anything else now. Trolls and weebs have been going at it way more since Testament and Bridget, especially Bridget.

[「Pipe」]

For you (and me)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrXF8PGDy90

[Commander Hobo]

Originally posted by 「Pipe」:

For you (and me)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrXF8PGDy90

true and real

[Fideo]

I recommend you this card game, it is very fun and challenging. From my favorites.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1185490/Dark_Quest_3/

[Fideo]

Games in general are for fun, regardless of whether you win or lose, if you like it and have a good time, you will improve regardless of whether it takes you more or less time. But if you get is frustration or feels bad, it is better to look for a genre that best suits you. Something that amuses you and makes you have a good time.

[Shakeandbake]

Main line is play what you like. Learn your character not concern yourself with W-L ratio's. Understand the match up especially against characters you struggle with. You'll never improve otherwise.