New to Fighting Games Questions/Introduction

[Vortrex]

Hello Everyone,

So I recently bought MKX and absolutely fallen in love with it, so much so that I want to become more heavily involved in the game and community.

I just wanted to ask a couple questions that I don't believe I've found the answer to in the forum searches. Hopefully I can get some help.

1. I've seen people use a variety of controller types such as the arcade joysticks, controllers, or I've seen the new MKX controller they are releasing. Could anyone explain the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in the realm of Mortal Kombat games?

2. Is there any youtube channels that you would recommend for learning the basics of fighting games? I noticed a previous post on here mention a show called First Attack which has to do with Street Fighter 4 mostly; does anyone have any opinions on this?

Thank you for any help you guys and gals can give.

 

[BowTheDeceitful]

Hello Everyone,

So I recently bought MKX and absolutely fallen in love with it, so much so that I want to become more heavily involved in the game and community.

I just wanted to ask a couple questions that I don't believe I've found the answer to in the forum searches. Hopefully I can get some help.

1. I've seen people use a variety of controller types such as the arcade joysticks, controllers, or I've seen the new MKX controller they are releasing. Could anyone explain the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in the realm of Mortal Kombat games?

2. Is there any youtube channels that you would recommend for learning the basics of fighting games? I noticed a previous post on here mention a show called First Attack which has to do with Street Fighter 4 mostly; does anyone have any opinions on this?

Thank you for any help you guys and gals can give.

1. I would personally say the MKX released controllers are crap, they're cheaply made. Don't buy them, also if you played MK as an arcade game you know how the joystick would be compared to controllers a lot of people like the fight stick more because it's just like how old MK was played. The controllers are the most used options though just because of how it fits in your hand and it's a fluent movement with pressing buttons and shifting to the d-pad.
2. You can actually go into MKX Training mode and play through the tutorials they have on the game and then just spend countless hours in the training room practicing fighting with your favorite kharacters and mastering them and going into their movesets and setting them as a star so it will appear on your screen and you can practice getting kombos down so that you will play even better!

 

[That__John__Guy]

Controllers seem to be a matter of preference. Some players might also use certain controllers because of sponsorship deals.

A lot of the intro to fighting games videos are very, very basic. Perfect Legend (2x MK champion) has some on his channel. A good way to learn the community and about the game is to watch tournaments with good commentary. You see match-ups first-hand, with great players trying their hardest, and commentators describing the way the match-up works, plus you see which moves are effective or being used. So, if you didn't think about how a run-in overhead with this character has good potential, suddenly you see a good player using it a lot in a tournament and think about using it yourself.

Big tournaments always get streamed and put up on youtube. Galloping Ghost has a weekly tournament and a lot of great fighters are GGA, that's one example. There's plenty of podcasts as well, and you can expect a lot of tutorial videos to come out. In general, this community is great about that, so given a little more time you won't be lacking for material to watch on youtube at all. In fact, there'll be so much stuff you probably won't even be able to follow it all. It is just that it is only a week in, so a lot of people are still feeling things out and not wanting to jump the gun too much.

 

[Vortrex]

Thank you to both of you. It's really nice to see a forum where such detailed and thought out answers are given.

I've never had the privilege of playing MK in the arcades (town has no real arcade) so perhaps I'll stick with the D-Pad for now.

I also appreciate all the suggested viewings for learning the game by watching professionals, I'll definitely have to check those out.

 

[That__John__Guy]

No problem. You will find plenty of support here. I've had top players directly answer some of my questions. Most people in the community are pretty cool.

A great way to "level up" in real life is to find a group that meets once or twice a week in person for offline gaming. Many of the best players come from areas like Chicago, Atlanta, or other areas where there are dedicated groups that reliably meet. I see you are in Ontario, so there is probably a group somewhere that meets nearby. I don't know of one specifically, but there is a place on the forums to look for players and meet-ups in your area.

You can also look at some online groups/clans that have experience players to work with you. I know he is on the other side of Canada, but @STB Shujinkydink runs one.

I would also look at trying to travel to some majors. Actually, next month is Toryuken 4 in Toronto, May 17th I think, one of the first MKX majors, and I believe some players (like GGA from Chicago) will be travelling there. It might be a little drive from Ontario, but if I were you, I would definitely go. Even if you don't enter or enter with no hope of winning, the experience of going will certainly gain you some friends, contacts, and help propel your game.

 

[Vortrex]

No problem. You will find plenty of support here. I've had top players directly answer some of my questions. Most people in the community are pretty cool.

A great way to "level up" in real life is to find a group that meets once or twice a week in person for offline gaming. Many of the best players come from areas like Chicago, Atlanta, or other areas where there are dedicated groups that reliably meet. I see you are in Ontario, so there is probably a group somewhere that meets nearby. I don't know of one specifically, but there is a place on the forums to look for players and meet-ups in your area.

You can also look at some online groups/clans that have experience players to work with you. I know he is on the other side of Canada, but @STB Shujinkydink runs one.

I would also look at trying to travel to some majors. Actually, next month is Toryuken 4 in Toronto, May 17th I think, one of the first MKX majors, and I believe some players (like GGA from Chicago) will be travelling there. It might be a little drive from Ontario, but if I were you, I would definitely go. Even if you don't enter or enter with no hope of winning, the experience of going will certainly gain you some friends, contacts, and help propel your game.

Thanks for all the advice! I'll definitely try to check that out. I don't think I've been on such a helpful/useful forum.