r/FGC

This is an odd post.
But recently I noticed I, quite frankly, suck using a D-pad for fighters.
It's likely user error, but I noticed I feel most comfortable using buttons that aren't on a conjoined interface. Like the Nintendo Switch 'D-pad' or a keyboard. When using a d-pad I feel I have overall less control of what I'm pushing. It COULD be because of my only two controllers (Xbox 360 PC controller & SNES PC controller) but whenever I play fighters I feel clunky. I feel 'better' on keyboard but it feels clunky when it comes to assigning button layouts for non movement (punches etc.) Does anyone know of a controller or a fightstick that is like this? For the record, I don't have very big hands either. So it isn't an issue of 'D-pad too small' it's more like it feels like trying to text with gloves on. If that makes any sense.

I want to get into Tekken, SF, and JJBAHFTF and I feel like not being able to truly have control over my character is really creating a barrier of entry for me. Otherwise my only 'fighting' experience is Melee.

Nevertheless if anyone has any advice for me at all. I'd appreciate it a ton.

I've been mostly playing Street Fighter 6 lately and for me the appeal is that the game is very popular, thus it's easy for me to find people of the similar skill to play with. I only play online, so this is important. I also really enjoy their "random" mode -- really wish other games had this too.

I'm curious to hear why you find a particular game appealing, on a personal level. Not what makes your game of choice unique per se, but what makes it unique *for you*.

I am a fanatic for fighting games so I love when IPs such as invincible vs brings in a new set of potential players for the player base.

I've seen so many posts over the last few days of new players getting frustrated with tag mechanics not understanding pressure and overall not getting why playing the computer doesn't translate to online play.

I'm not here to bash y'all I'm here to say if you really enjoy it keep going learning fighting games can be a daunting task. Yes, it's frustrating getting your ass kicked But man once you learn it, it's best feeling. Take a step back honestly look at what you did wrong and ask yourself are you using all of the games mechanics.

I see so many people talking about how they just feel like they can't stop the pressure. Have you used push block? have you used heroic strike? It's a lot but it gets better believe me

TLDR; the FGC needs games like invincible to help grow the player base so if you enjoy the IP and enjoy the game don't quit it's only been a week

I really wanna see Nero, DMC characters already have a move set lined up from their games and his style with his arms and exceed would give him such a cool feel, plus a maybe charge shot like zero in mvc3 but not that strong. Idk is it even possible?