1. Training mode, test all strings to learn which ones are quick, where they hit, which ones are cancellable, range, and which ones launch.
2. Traning mode, look at all the specials in each variation, perform them as stand alones and ex. Then see which ones extend combos and damage from what i found in step 1.
3. See how the gravity works and how many of the identified strings in step 1 i can use before using a special, tinker with this until i feel damage and setups are maximized.
4. Rationalize that my character sucks on TYM based on what i've found, and taking complete hear say as an absolute.
5. Try my character in a match with 2 full seconds of input delay, receive hate mail, go back to step 1 and pick a character with a hat.