I believe Lex is a difficult character to useLex is unsalvageable. Why pretend otherwise. He requires sucha fundemantal redesign to be viable it begaars belief that this game was even playtested - did none of the supposed 'pro' players ever use him? His animations need redesigning as does his hit box. His specials are redundant against each other - what's the point of having both a really slow mine and a slow orb? The lance is hopeless except in very specific situations. The oribtal strike is useless without MB and the vaccum pull is too slow and unsafe. He just can't compete in a game where you have moves as crazy as some of the others: lex's vaccuum vs GL's grab is no contest at all.
It's perfectly clear to me that the reason he wasn't patched along with the others was that NRS realise they screwed up. But the playtesters, some of whom post here, must accept some of the responsibility. Did they voice concerns that were roundly and continually ignored? Lex is a joke character, easily the equal of Lobo. How did they ever think he was to be used?
He's not really anymore complex than any other character.I believe Lex is a difficult character to use
He requires time and effort, execution is pretty simple using him.
Lex is not a zoner, He can kinda zone but it has to be set up and can only be done for a short period of time, atm he's being used as an armour character, part of his play to coinside with his set ups
The problem is not unusual with a brand new fighter, Set up characters always start off slow at the beginning and flesh out as the game becomes clearer 3-9months.
couple notes from top of my head
His Down 3 is sick
If his Vaccum was safe be pretty braindead imo
Orbital strike is a great tool if used right, MB gives you a free one unless the opponent does roll tech midscreen
Lex with meter is a pretty big threat
I believe he'll get better as time goes on, without a doubt in my mind
I'd agree with the statement on his usabilty, However, I do believe a better understanding of the games mechanics is required to utilize him better then is currently seen at this time.He's not really anymore complex than any other character.
He's just completely at odds with the way the game plays and as a result sucks. He has no advantages and no specials of any real worth compared to almost everyone else. The idea that someone is going to find something magical to use with him doesn't really hold water since none of his moves do any real damage that you can build upon.
If GL's ridiculous command grab can be safe then so can this (it's certainly safter). It makes no sense why Lex has tools comparable to other characters, but much less effective.
There is no reason to assume he will get better.
Yes but a better understand of mechanics helps every character.I'd agree with the statement on his usabilty, However, I do believe a better understanding of the games mechanics is required to utilize him better then is currently seen at this time.
People are picking the easy characters, No prior game knowledge required for F23 F23 F23.
Only note worthy move he has is his Corps charge, probably one of the fastest reversals in the game [6F] His trait is pretty good also but I do think that dash glitch is what makes that move flourish
You're right, Nothing magical will pop out and make him S+, He's incapable of excelling A+ due to how the "game plays"
Yes, but it isn't required for certain characters, hence my F23 referanceYes but a better understand of mechanics helps every character.
So would I.I would like to hear from NRS what they think justifies Lex as he is/not being patched (thus far).
I'm starting to understand this.I would like to hear from NRS what they think justifies Lex as he is/not being patched (thus far).
Best statement ever!I'm starting to understand this.
Lex's playstyle is based around traps and mindgames. You have to out-think your opponent. Lex's tier placement means that those who play him establish their mental superiority when they win. He is, therefore, the truest to the character in the game.
Yes, but any character can exploit mindgames. Lex is still weaker because his specials suck. Anything he can do others can do better. That's the problem.Best statement ever!
Lex can be frustrating or beyond fulfilling with his play style.