I'll be the first to tell you I know next to literally nothing about Ferra tor however I've played many and not once did I ever feel a threat
this one I could be really wrong about and would be happy to be but in my 5 months experience I've yet to see one player use FT in a defensive or offensive oppressive and impressive way
Every FT looks the same, dull,
Boring and fair. let me tell you what works in this game and is an example or a characteristic of tournamen viable
FT block string ends in 50/50 and hits the OH or low. They're now planted
Erron black hits a low and it's either +7 or 40% into another guess
Same w the rest of the cast
If FT low vicious or OH vicious launched then we would be talking about a MKX character until then overall he seems hella fair and dull.
This is a quick example, I'm open to seeing any FT gameplay and being explained otherwise what makes FT so good but until I see any that impress me I'll remain intact the character is meh
I'll do what I can to educate. I will start by saying I do agree that compared to other characters they are fairly lackluster. But that's part of the appeal to me, they very straightforward, there's nothing super complicated about them.
Ferra is a fantastic projectile, IMO best in game. She stuffs every one else's fire balls, including the ice Klone, and all three of her throws will result in a knockdown, so it's a really good trade. She also works as a mix up, b121 can be cancelled into bowl girl (low) or Ferra toss(OH), and Ferra Toss is +1 on block.
b121 breaks most characters armour, save low slides or really quick start ups. In the corner it's basically B121xx OH or low, if it works rinse and repeat, throw a b3,2+4 in to really mix it up.
Lackey's d1 w/o Ferra. I don't think anyone can argue that it isn't like top 3 d1 in game, after a blocked OH starter I can throw that out against most characters (so far Kotal, scorpion are the only ones who can beat me out with their pokes, maybe Quans new d1 but it might be too short) and catch them pressing buttons. Also to note that Lackey's b4 becomes available too, I haven't used this too much but it's worth noting. no other character gets new normals like they do (i think).
Also I'm not sure what you mean about the OH/Low vicious not launching? b2,3,2+4 OH launches, and f2 is a low launcher?
are you talking about OH or low ferra toss for the "block string ends in 50/50" If so I agree.
And how could i forget.... DAT NJP