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Jacqui Briggs Pre-Release Discussion Thread

Pterodactyl

Pterodactyl

Plus on block.
Jacqui is Bacqui and better than ever.

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We got the robo-legs, we got more MMA, we got GRAPPLES, and they didn’t tone her down like half the cast, she’s still got that engaging thoughtful edge to her gameplay!



I mean, it was perfect, even her new costumes are great.



Things of note:
  • Modular command grab, similar to her daddy’s super gotcha from MKX’s Pumped Up variatoon. If you land every option before it, her overhead follow nets a big damage KB that pops up.
  • Grab tech grab: Throwing against her becomes almost not worth the risk, she can tech a throw with her own higher damage throw that can KB if done twice in the right order.
  • Combo potential: one of the few characters we’ve seen so far with such an easy combo starting route, a lot of decently long multi-hit strings, and several really versatile combo enders. If you want nasty combos in MK11, she’s been shown to be the girl for you.
  • Stanky Leg 2: they combined her f2u2 and stanky leg in the best way possible
  • Full Auto is DEAD: I know a lot from my Briggs brothers were all in once the zoning, but as someone who mained Shotgun I’m kinda happy she’s focused more in mid and close range this time. Her range is short but she doesn’t look to be a T-Rex anymore. That said, she does have some decent ranged tools, but the more straight forward oppression of machine gun fire is out as far as we know.
  • ROBO LEGS: Everyone hope and expected but I think we were all surprised they went though with it! She’s got some nasty kicks now, a crazy command jump and a dive attack that allows her to almost completely forget about zoning worries and mix up her rushdown in the air.
  • Forces Rush different/better: that move was pretty good for catching people just out of her range in her non-zoning variants, and sideswitching corner escape. But it lacked any real punch. Now it’s ALL punch because she goes full Jax and puts those augmented legs to use. A full lunge with a amped up fist, and that will probably be one of the most satisfying KBs in the game!

 
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SaltShaker

SaltShaker

In Zoning We Trust
I was more than happy with her in MKX, and thought they would come "bigger and better" this time around. The only thing I really "hoped" would be that they emphasized her Muay Thai a bit more.

Currently, I am still sitting here in a state of shock about how impressed I am at that showcase. Just wow!

***Any "new" Jacqui mains must repent***
 
Zev

Zev

Cages_Shades from MKO
Her lunge forward energy punch to the face looks so fun. Also I'm glad they have her in a non military outfit with that elegant dress as an option. She definitely looks redeemed from MKX.
 
HeavyNorse

HeavyNorse

#BlackLivesMatter
I must admit, I'm impressed.

Absolutely hated Jacqui in MKX. The most boring design to ever be in an MK game, absolutely no personality at all, her presence in story mode could just as well have been cut out and it wouldn't make a difference at all, and her gameplay was so unappealing to me. Her MKX self was my most disliked character of the new timeline, and honestly, I'd rather she wasn't in MK11 over a lot of other characters.

When she was leaked to be in MK11, I couldn't fathom why. Why her? And especially, why her over almost anyone else?! It made absolutely no sense to me, but after a while I was convinced to stay open-minded, as I can understand that NRS might give her a second chance to prove herself as a character.

Then when we saw her in the story trailer and then her render, I was so disappointed. While her MKX costumes were just boring and uninspired, her main MK11 appearance is outright ugly, imo. Especially those toe-shoes and that hairstyle. So my hope for her second chance to prove herself a better character faded immensely.

Now after this Kombat Kast, I am actually looking forward to playing her. I still think her two first costumes are pretty bad, but her third costume is gorgeous! It looks like she looked at Jade and was like "I can pull that look", and then she did. A very surprising and unusual look for her though, but I'm sure there's a story reason for it.

Her gameplay in MK11 is also massively improved in comparison to her MKX gameplay. Giving her a Kickboxer/Muay Thai/MMA fighting style and with all her new moves replacing the bad MKX ones truly made her a valid character in my eyes. I am so happy they made those changes, she legit looks fun to play as now, and as said, I'm actually looking forward to it.

You did good, NRS.
 
Cassie Cyrus

Cassie Cyrus

Have you ever seen the Rain?
I like her, She will never be among my favorite characters, but I like her in MK11, MUCH improvement over her MKX appearance. They actually gave her new abilities and tools, unlike Cassie Cage which only got this boring drone thing.

I do hate that Jacqui uses my favorite male characters rockets... That probably means RIP Sektor :-(
 
MR.EVL

MR.EVL

I am you
Wasn't too happy about her being in the game. but daaaamn she looks so sick in MK11.
Loving her alt skin and how she seems more MK fitting overall!
 
Pterodactyl

Pterodactyl

Plus on block.
SaltShaker said:
I was more than happy with her in MKX, and thought they would come "bigger and better" this time around. The only thing I really "hoped" would be that they emphasized her Muay Thai a bit more.

Currently, I am still sitting here in a state of shock about how impressed I am at that showcase. Just wow!

***Any "new" Jacqui mains must repent***
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You know I had the same hope as you, but I had a bigger one after all the previous breakdowns.

“PLEASE DON’T DUMB HER DOWN!”

And when 16bit said that they specifically didn’t because they knew what we liked! I almost wanted to cry. My god the new stanky leg u2 almalgsm... THE METERLESS CANCELS!

THE COMMAND GRAB AND THROW TECH MIND GAMES!!!!

Uuuughhhh I’m so hyped!
 
MR.EVL

MR.EVL

I am you
Cassie Cyrus said:
I like her, She will never be among my favorite characters, but I like her in MK11, MUCH improvement over her MKX appearance. They actually gave her new abilities and tools, unlike Cassie Cage which only got this boring drone thing.

I do hate that Jacqui uses my favorite male characters rockets... That probably means RIP Sektor :-(
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I feel you!
However, I feel like there's still hope for some robot action in MK11 :)
 
K

KillerKombatX

Noob
Also im pretty sure she gets rid of the argument that nrs can't do long hair. God that third outfit is just badass. Also as for the second outfit considering that Cassie has the same one im pretty sure it's probably like their bootcamp look.
 
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