Question Pressure with Smoke: 3 D1 2 or 32?

[Enenra]

Which is the better block string and why? I, as a new Smoker, don't know and would like to. Thanks.

 

[cgarcia6310]

id say 3 d+1, 2
1st cause its 3 hits more chip more meter.
d+1 is mid so crouchin opponents will get hit (almost never happens)
then its easier to smoke away or toward during a block string ( sure u can do it at 3, 2 also but its harder)
not sure bout 3,2 but i have heard that ur at advantage wit the other string meaning u can do a d+1 poke..but other pokes can beat u out (can also lead to a AA)

i havent messed enough with 3,2 and it may be better but this is what i kno..i wanna see other peoples answers aswell

 

[FrothyOmen]

3d12.

Also, Ask Smoke Thread.

Add me on XBL, I can teach you things if you'd like.

 

[hardwire]

3d12.

Also, Ask Smoke Thread.

Add me on XBL, I can teach you things if you'd like.

ive been wanting to play you for a while now

i just got an xbox
ill see you soon >)

 

[FrothyOmen]

ive been wanting to play you for a while now

i just got an xbox
ill see you soon >)

Lol you shouldn't expect too much man. I'm horrible online. My inputs get all fucked up all the time -_-

 

[smokey]

Mix it up, you shouldnt solely us one string, 3d12,d1 works similarly to 32,d1 frame "trap" wise, except the opponent has more time to think during 3d12. You give up chip and a small bit of meter using 32 over 3d12 though so consider that.

 

[FrothyOmen]

You can also try just 3d1, KT Smith swears by that. I don't much like it, but I'm an online scrub so what do I know.

 

[smokey]

You can also try just 3d1, KT Smith swears by that. I don't much like it, but I'm an online scrub so what do I know.

This works on people who dont know its coming, i used it with a bit of success last night at casuals, but on players who know to expect it or can recognise it on reaction then its being stuffed.

 

[G4S KT]

As far as I can tell, the only reason the 32 string exists is for corner juggles. Smoke's pressure options really revolve around d4.

 

[hardwire]

You can also try just 3d1, KT Smith swears by that. I don't much like it, but I'm an online scrub so what do I know.

3d1 is a lot safer but i would only sugest it against some one like kung lau or reptile (some one with a 6 frame punish) otherwise you can just smoke away and be fine

 

[THTB]

As far as I can tell, the only reason the 32 string exists is for corner juggles.

WRONG.

That is why 32 exists.

But in all seriousness, 3d12 is the string of choice. 3 hits = more meter, more chip, and a larger wheel of options all-around.

 

[RiBBz22]

3d12 - aside from more chip damage it just gives you way more options in general. For example, you can 3d12 combo obviously if the 3 hits, poke after the string is blocked to space for more offense, or cut the combo short at 3d1 and mix in a throw if the opponent is trained to block the whole string.