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Question Kounter - New MKXL Mechanic?

Rip Torn

ALL I HAVE IS THE GREEN.
Paulo has mentioned the word "Kounter" in multiple status updates and tweets related to the new patch dropping Oct. 4th. His current status is "KOUNTER KOUNTDOWN 120 HOURS!!".

Is this a new defensive mechanic being introduced to the game?

If so, how will it work?
 

Second Saint

A man with too many names.
Paulo has mentioned the word "Kounter" in multiple status updates and tweets related to the new patch dropping Oct. 4th. His current status is "KOUNTER KOUNTDOWN 120 HOURS!!".

Is this a new defensive mechanic being introduced to the game?

If so, how will it work?
If this is true, it's a much bigger patch than I ever expected, honestly.

Everyone's been asking for more defensive options since day 1, so actually getting more this late is pretty huge. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
 

Rip Torn

ALL I HAVE IS THE GREEN.
I was thinking it would be something like a V-reversal from SFV that you do while in blockstun to reverse the pressure.

Also, it could be more like a parry, that you activate in neutral but it's active on frame 1.

Kounter hits please
I didn't even think of that, but Paulo's tweet leads me to beleive it's more of a defensive mechanic.

"Kung Jin's too chill to Kounter the "command" #MKXLBalancePatch More to come... #PolarPuncture"
 

Belial

Noob
It would be great to see new mechanic even if it likely will break the game. Still will invigorate the scene and become a great testing ground for igau2
 

Tanno

The Fantasy is the Reality of the Mind
are you european player? i would like to learn the GM match up because i struggle every tine with it
Yep, Greece. My PSN ID is: Nihonjintomoko. Add me, and I'll try to accept you in PSN. Because my thumb is in bandage I won't play for the time being till I get well.

Which char do ya play, bro?
 

ChatterBox

Searching for an alt.
I'm hoping for instant block!

If it reduces blockstun and chip it would make this game way more defensive and might lead to armor able gaps being created.