Question - Scorpion Which Scorpion variation suits you best?

[FOXSOLID]

The game is tested every single day, i'm sure that at this point if things like these are in the game, is because it can be avoided

Remember that MKX has an invincibility backdash system that allows characters to escape frame traps and punish accordingly, armorie moves and interactable escapes/attacks

Cheers to that pal! Here's hoping.

 

[MKF30]

I'll have to watch the vids again more but whichever one is his zoning style and definitely Ninjitsu, not sure about his hellfire. I think I like his Ninjutsu and Inferno styles so far the best.

Thank God for the invincibility backdash, one thing I hated about MK 9 were those lame frame TRAPS! I hated that shit...

 

[FOXSOLID]

I'll have to watch the vids again more but whichever one is his zoning style and definitely Ninjitsu, not sure about his hellfire. I think I like his Ninjutsu and Inferno styles so far the best.

Thank God for the invincibility backdash, one thing I hated about MK 9 were those lame frame TRAPS! I hated that shit...

I was 100% on board with Inferno until I saw he had a teleport that could be used evasively with Hellfire. That shit is awesome.

Ninjutsu will be a combo haven variation.

 

[Barrogh]

also no air throw?

Why bothering with airthrow when you can't even block in the air?

Air throw wasn't spotted yet, if he has, it will be a universal move.

Same question, but seriously now: what can be their intended role?

It's definitely too quick but if everyone across the board was able to do it...maybe that's fair game. It's too difficult to gauge these things from videos alone. I'd personally hope that this wasn't the case so a little bit of work would be needed to get combos going.

I agree that it may be too early to judge anything, but I feel it's not exactly right to allow pokes to be universal combo starter. Not only it can affect internal balance of many characters, but it also carries implications for pressure game - every time you can poke out you get a combo...
This in combination with invulnerable backdash can mean a lot.

 

[Pterodactyl]

Why bothering with airthrow when you can't even block in the air?

In most cases they can serve a few different functions:

1.Different kind of anti-air attack, possibly better than a standard shoryuken-like move depending on the character's jump arch and speed.
2. They have priority over normal air attacks, so if you and your opponent happen to jump at the same time you would usually win in the air by using a well timed grab.
3. Can be combo'd out of.
4. Can be combo'd into by doing an air attack then the grab for extra damage.

 

[FOXSOLID]

Why bothering with airthrow when you can't even block in the air?


Same question, but seriously now: what can be their intended role?


I agree that it may be too early to judge anything, but I feel it's not exactly right to allow pokes to be universal combo starter. Not only it can affect internal balance of many characters, but it also carries implications for pressure game - every time you can poke out you get a combo...
This in combination with invulnerable backdash can mean a lot.

I agree wholeheartedly, combos would take next to no effort with a simple poke starter. I'd rather not have this for anybody. If it doesn't come to be and they do include these, every character better be able to do it.

I don't wanna see a tier list where all good characters have poke combo starters and the rest are shit tier for lacking one.

Again...here's hoping the people playing the game just weren't blocking.

 

[Barrogh]

Again...here's hoping the people playing the game just weren't blocking.

Maybe we could try and notice if life bar thinks it's a combo... But It can be hard, what's with poke damage being most likely low and video not being anywhere close to 60 FPS... So yeah.

 

[FOXSOLID]

Maybe we could try and notice if life bar thinks it's a combo... But It can be hard, what's with poke damage being most likely low and video not being anywhere close to 60 FPS... So yeah.

Yeah, too much speculating will drive you nuts. They should do a gameplay mechanics related q&a lol.

 

[Fred Marvel]

calling it now im gonna have the best lame scorpion, a fireball, an "evaisive teleport" aka meterless backdash, unblockable hellfire and spear ^_^
#TeamHellfire

 

[FOXSOLID]

calling it now im gonna have the best lame scorpion, a fireball, an "evaisive teleport" aka meterless backdash, unblockable hellfire and spear ^_^
#TeamHellfire

I'm gonna body you for saying Scorpion is lame.

Who's next?

 

[RiBBz22]

The one that is the most broken

 

[MKF30]

To the guy who said mk x isnt 60 fps, ed boon confirmed its 1080 and 60 fps in one of the interviews...

 

[Fred Marvel]

I'm gonna body you for saying Scorpion is lame.

Who's next?

cool pic but you obviously have no idea what i meant lol

 

[FOXSOLID]

cool pic but you obviously have no idea what i meant lol

Ehhh I don't like when terms are used opposite their urban meaning. What did you mean?

 

[Fred Marvel]

Ehhh I don't like when terms are used opposite their urban meaning. What did you mean?

playing lame = defensive/zoning/turtling playstyle

 

[PaletteSwap]

Wow... Seems like not many people are confident in the Inferno variation.

I went with Inferno because it seems like the most odd playstyle for Scorpion. Being able to zone and control the stage is gonna be awesome. I like to play a mix of aggro and reactive punishing so this looks perfect. Fuck... He can disable with the spear and a hell spawn? Sign me up.

 

[FOXSOLID]

Wow... Seems like not many people are confident in the Inferno variation.

I went with Inferno because it seems like the most odd playstyle for Scorpion. Being able to zone and control the stage is gonna be awesome. I like to play a mix of aggro and reactive punishing so this looks perfect. Fuck... He can disable with the spear and a hell spawn? Sign me up.

Inferno variation looks incredible. It's actually the one I gravitated towards the most initially because it's so different from anything Scorpion has ever had as far as specials.

Right now though, it's Scorpion's teleport canceling with Hellfire mode that has me super hyped. It's a MASSIVE factor.

 

[Eddy Wang]

people are still sleeping into scorpion.

 

[FOXSOLID]

people are still sleeping into scorpion.

They really are and it's really odd at the same time.

But to be honest....I'd rather him stay out of the spotlight. Let everyone else get all the buzz so Scorpion ends up shocking all the naysayers. He'll be the stealth juggernaut that sneaks up behind everyone and slits their throats.

 

[coolwhip]

people are still sleeping into scorpion.

Probably because the game hasn't been released.

 

[FOXSOLID]

Probably because the game hasn't been released.

Not stopping anyone from hyping other characters that they've only seen either.

 

[ShadowBeatz]

The MK3 version where he's Cyrax

 

[coolwhip]

Not stopping anyone from hyping other characters that they've only seen either.

Because those characters are either A) new to the series or B) recently announced (Raiden).

Unless he's terrible, Scorpion will be among the most played characters in the game. That much is guaranteed.

 

[PaletteSwap]

It's funny that Scorpion is the most popular character for average or casual players, but for the diehards and competetive fans he's not too cared about. I'm not saying he's not a favorite of serious fans but I feel like Boon cheapened him by giving him too much of the limelight.

I hope MKX restores Scorpion's integrity and gives him some viability in high level play. I want to see some awesome Scorpions at EVO next year. If that happens, based on the videos we have, I'm guessing Hellfire Scorpion is the most likely candidate.

 

[Eddy Wang]

It's funny that Scorpion is the most popular character for average or casual players, but for the diehards and competetive fans he's not too cared about. I'm not saying he's not a favorite of serious fans but I feel like Boon cheapened him by giving him too much of the limelight.

I hope MKX restores Scorpion's integrity and gives him some viability in high level play. I want to see some awesome Scorpions at EVO next year. If that happens, based on the videos we have, I'm guessing Hellfire Scorpion is the most likely candidate.

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