"Agility" Meter

[K7L33THA]

So after watching the latest gameplay vid a ton, it seems there is a meter for "agility" right under the health bars with 2 icons. Looks to control backdashing, running, and leaping off interactables. You get 2 backdashes (perhaps Injustice style with invulnerable frames?). Extended run the length of your meter. Leaping off the background takes the entire meter. Very interesting. Forward dashing does not seem to affect the meter. I'm still wondering if you can cancel dashes into block/attacks ala MK9. Thoughts on this new mechanic?

Edit: Confirmed by NRS via interview: http://www.gamespot.com/videos/e32014-interview-with-the-lead-designer-of-mortal-/2300-6419476/

 

[Dizzy]

It got lost in the shuffle while tym was down, but gamespot had an interview with John Edwards (Lead Designer). He said the gauge is for running and backdashing. Didnt mention anything else, just figured I would confirm its true.

 

[Rickyraws]

It might be to indicate how long one would be able to run from the anti MKX naysayers before their venomous bile catches up to you.

 

[Hawkingbird]

I don't like the idea of having backdashes use meter

 

[xWildx]

I don't like the idea of having backdashes use meter

Don't worry, it's not Injustice. It looks like you'll actually be able to walk normally out of the way of things.

 

[TheTetraSpirit]

Backdashes better have some kind of special property to require meter.
Running can fuck right off though.

 

[ChatterBox]

I'm pumped for running!

 

[VenomX-90]

Its probably similar to Aggressor in MKT

 

[G4S Killin Natzees]

Its probably similar to Aggressor in MKT

Or the run meter in umk3

Imagine if every launcher and block string depletes the meter too lol

 

[EnergyKD]

running and backdashing probably has its own meter.

 

[Vak Phoenix]

I'm pumped for running!

your body tells a different story.

 

[VenomX-90]

Or the run meter in umk3

Imagine if every launcher and block string depletes the meter too lol

That would suck, and be very challenging to manage meter.

 

[BecomingDeath13]

Actually really hyped for the running meter. As far as backdashing goes, Meh. I played BlazBlue a lot and the negative warning for playing too defensively would hit you.

I don't think backdashing in MKX is going to be handled to that degree. Maybe just to gain a bit of space while you're being run down or to avoid an attack string. I don't see backdashing being used all that much anyway. I know I didn't use it too much in mk9. Besides the block button is back so you can just turtle while you wait for your meter to recover.

 

[Dirtylova]

Run button/meter is dumb

 

[Glass Sword]

If back dashing is invincible it is a necessary evil to retain the legendary pressure MK is known for.

 

[G4S Killin Natzees]

That would suck, and be very challenging to manage meter.

Hopefully it will recharge on its own compared to EX meter. I think back dash costing meter is great cause it points away from playing defensive zoning turtle types and keeps the hype real.

 

[K7L33THA]

Hopefully it will recharge on its own compared to EX meter. I think back dash costing meter is great cause it points away from playing defensive zoning turtle types and keeps the hype real.

From the gameplay it does recharge on its own and pretty fast.

 

[WakeUp DP]

I know this has nothing to do with the OP but that seems to be an EX or EH move which looks really cool.

 

[VenomX-90]

Hopefully it will recharge on its own compared to EX meter. I think back dash costing meter is great cause it points away from playing defensive zoning turtle types and keeps the hype real.

Ikr, I hate going after those types of players. The just stay an block and wait for you to go them. Maybe this time they can move their ass and not be chickenshit lol

 

[Vagrant]

Awesome

 

[G4S Killin Natzees]

From the gameplay it does recharge on its own and pretty fast.

I haven't been able to watch any of it so my speculation might be garbage until tomorrow haha. That's great though. I think it won't even be that big of a issue after a few hours of playing

 

[THTB]

Running can fuck right off though.

You can fuck right off.

RUNNING IN THE WIND BITCHES!

 

[Fractured_Shadow]

I'm still wondering if you can cancel dashes into block/attacks ala MK9.

I have scoured everything for an answer to this and have turned up nothing. Hell I even created a thread about it but nobody seems to know. This is honestley THE most important aspect to me because it will dictate pace, combo abiltiy, and stiffness. The lack of the abiltity to cancel a dash in Injustice was my largest complaint.

 

[EMPEROR PRYCE]

If backdashes are goin to cost meter, the walk back speed needs a major increase.

I seen sub zero and scorpion walking backwards and it was slow af.

 

[Dirtylova]

If backdashes are goin to cost meter

What?