So after discussion today, I've been thinking a lot about how we approach fighting games. When talking about who is projected to be good in one game or the other, the subject of who has better fundamentals is usually associated with that topic.
So I got to thinking.. It's assumed that some people have better fundamentals (much better sometimes) than others, but why? And how did they get them?
In this case, I'm talking about specific fundamentals -- not just "Oh he's solid all around". For example:
But I think that a lot of times, we just assume that people naturally have these things -- and so we don't level up.
Experience learning other difficult skills in life has shown me that many things can be learned if you work hard and smart enough. So I'm curious to see what people who excel in certain areas have to say on the subject.
Please, specific/detailed answers only. It's an interesting discussion, let's go!
So I got to thinking.. It's assumed that some people have better fundamentals (much better sometimes) than others, but why? And how did they get them?
In this case, I'm talking about specific fundamentals -- not just "Oh he's solid all around". For example:
- Why do some players have really good footsies? How did they get them? For players who don't have them, what can they do to get them?
- Aside from birth rights, why do some people have great reactions? What can people do to improve their reaction time in fighting games?
- Why are some players better than others at adaptation? And what can the players who aren't good at it do to improve?
But I think that a lot of times, we just assume that people naturally have these things -- and so we don't level up.
Experience learning other difficult skills in life has shown me that many things can be learned if you work hard and smart enough. So I'm curious to see what people who excel in certain areas have to say on the subject.
Please, specific/detailed answers only. It's an interesting discussion, let's go!
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