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*What is my goal for this blockstring? What do I gain from accomplishing my goal? | *What is my goal for this blockstring? What do I gain from accomplishing my goal? | ||
*How risky is my blockstring? What do I lose if I am countered? | *How risky is my blockstring? What do I lose if I am countered? | ||
==Using Blockstrings== | |||
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Revision as of 01:19, 2 March 2018
Blockstrings in fighting games are a string of attacks that happen in rapid succession where the first hit is expected to be blocked. The goal of a blockstring varies from pushing the opponent into the corner to setting up a mixup.
Creating Blockstrings
Where there are no ironclad rules about creating blockstrings, players should consider the following:
- What is my goal for this blockstring? What do I gain from accomplishing my goal?
- How risky is my blockstring? What do I lose if I am countered?