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Since MK:XL was released, it seems like Alien is the new Tanya. If there was ever another patch, should Tarkatan get the same treatment as Kobu Jutsu? Here's a few comparisons.
Add a gap to Alien's main string.
- Tanya's b1,2+4 was the main string people used before rekkas. After the patch, It's now -10 and has a gap.
- Alien's f1,3,4 is the main string I see people use. If Alien received a gap to this string, the 50/50 mind games are still in place. However, if the opponent blocks the initial string, there would be an option to avoid the follow up rekka pressure... just like you can do with Tanya.
Remove armor on Tarkatan Fury (EX Rekka.)
- Tanya lost armor on her rekka starter. It was a safe wake up option that could lead into a full combo.
- Alien's rekka isn't as safe as Tanya's was; but it's still a viable wake up option that can lead into a full combo.
With the right timing, Alien can jail the delayed low rekka and still block armored attacks. I tested Kung Lao's spin (7f) and Subzero's slide (9f) and was able to block those reversals a few times. Although it wasn't consistent in the slightest. In the right hands, Alien players have a virtually safe armored wake up option... that can also combo.
These are just some thoughts I had. Does Alien deserve the same changes that Tanya has? Would this even affect Alien's play style?
Edit: Pretty late, but I added a poll.
Add a gap to Alien's main string.
- Tanya's b1,2+4 was the main string people used before rekkas. After the patch, It's now -10 and has a gap.
- Alien's f1,3,4 is the main string I see people use. If Alien received a gap to this string, the 50/50 mind games are still in place. However, if the opponent blocks the initial string, there would be an option to avoid the follow up rekka pressure... just like you can do with Tanya.
Remove armor on Tarkatan Fury (EX Rekka.)
- Tanya lost armor on her rekka starter. It was a safe wake up option that could lead into a full combo.
- Alien's rekka isn't as safe as Tanya's was; but it's still a viable wake up option that can lead into a full combo.
With the right timing, Alien can jail the delayed low rekka and still block armored attacks. I tested Kung Lao's spin (7f) and Subzero's slide (9f) and was able to block those reversals a few times. Although it wasn't consistent in the slightest. In the right hands, Alien players have a virtually safe armored wake up option... that can also combo.
These are just some thoughts I had. Does Alien deserve the same changes that Tanya has? Would this even affect Alien's play style?
Edit: Pretty late, but I added a poll.
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