I actually have to agree that I've lost block inputs online, often enough that I think there is something wonky going on occasionally. It's not every game or all the time and I absolutely fuck up occasionally and roll to up or something - or with me my hand will do it's stupid spasm shit and I'll let off the button for a moment.. but genuinely, I have been sitting there, crouched and blocking some pressure, holding down back firmly.. and then poof, I'm being hit.
It's often enough to notice and beoccasionally frustrating, but it's not often enough to make a difference in the outcome of a set. If I'm better and deserve to win, I still do. If I'm inferior and deserve to lose, obviously I still do.
Weirdly enough it feels like its most common in the early portions of a match. Once the match is a little advanced I never really notice it at all. I wonder if it's some networking oddity? Who knows. It also seems more common vs certain people. My main training partner has notoriously shitty internet and it happens vs him more than anyone else I play. Of course I play him far more often than anyone else, so there is that lol.
Shrug.
Anyway. Anyone else noticed that Black isnt as popular at the top levels of competition anymore? He's damn sure not rare or anything, just seeing him less than originally when he was like Vegeta, and in every. Single. Match.
I'm guessing it's for two main reasons. One, his 2L isn't a low. This is the only thing approaching a 'weakness' that he has. Two, better players are getting better at SDing. As the game evolves and the competitive meta alters, SDing is becoming a huge liability in many situations, and Black's 2H was a HUGE factor when dealing with the constant (even at high lvls of play) use of SD. Originally it was just better at nailing it and punishing than a lot of other 2Hs, but as players just get better with timing and reaction, the need for an 'easy' answer to SD is less required - cause players are much more familiar with it all now, and can 2H successfully with almost anyone. So, Black's 2H is still super relevant to me, but better players just don't need it any more.
Just an observation and my theory(ies) as to the reasons behind it.
Me personally, I will rock Black for a while. Unless a patch comes along and neuters him* or something, he's one of my favs hands down, and he's easy to use, which is worth it's weight in gold to me.
*I am speaking purely hypothetically. We NEVER know what changes a developer will make. The first balance patch we see could heavily nerf Capt. Ginyu and heavily buff Kid and Adult Gohan for all we know. I am not condoning or saying I expect, any changes to Black (or.anyone). Simply that you never-ever know what a patch will bring.
