as a guy that can't take advantage of his local scene due to weird circumstances, I am most likely not going to be playing this offline unless money is made and my family is fine with going to places like a weekly or a major n stuff. That being said, as an online monster only, fuck back 12 into down 1. I am content with my 20% that puts me a moderate distance away from the opponent. Most of my actually competent opponents either run from me or get at me after using it and I could do whatever to combat either situation, since Stand 3 and MB Hook Charge are amazing moves. I'd rather do Back 12 xx Wallbounce, Jump 2, Forward Dash, Down 1. That shit is also hard, really weird to combo into and requires meter, but I'll take that aaaaaaaany day of the week over Back 12, Down 1.
random Lobo gimmick I discovered yesterday: after hitting mid Pump Shot on a standing opponent and doing Hook Charge immediately afterward, they cannot press a button or meter burn Back 3/Forward 3 (unless I suck at using that as a reversal option). Some characters can instant jump into an attack to dodge, but if you read that they'll do that, you can stand 3 into either option I posted in my last post for more mixups. Not considering this as official tech, but it's a neat little gimmick that can get in the opponent's head if used properly. Ideal situation using this gimmick: 21 xx mid pump shot, hook charge/stand 3 xx w.e and start whatever mixup from that option.
