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|blockadv='''<span style="color:green">10</span> | |blockadv=<span style="color:blue">'''-10'''</span> (close) '''->''' <span style="color:green">'''10'''</span> (far) | ||
|onhit=Combo B | |onhit=Combo B | ||
|push=1 | |push=1 | ||
|chip= | |chip= | ||
|description=Reliable jump-in option. Jump forward up to two spaces and do a drop kick. Gains ground quickly and has a long reach, but will be interrupted by most ground attacks. | |description=Reliable jump-in option. Jump forward up to two spaces and do a drop kick. Gains ground quickly and has a long reach, but will be interrupted by most ground attacks. Typically plus on block. Good for challenging long-range zoning, sweeps, or punishing throw attempts. | ||
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|blockadv=<span style="color: | |blockadv=<span style="color:orange">'''-20'''</span> | ||
|onhit=KD, Side Switch (if close) | |onhit=KD, Side Switch (if close) | ||
|push= | |push= | ||
|chip= | |chip=100 | ||
|description=Jump forward and do an inverted | |description=Jump forward and do an inverted flaming kick that knocks down on hit, and side switch on hit or block. Shorter range and slightly slower than j.B but knocks down and causes chip damage. | ||
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|description=Stand still and throw. Opens up a blocking opponent. This type of throw also '''beats attacks''', as it is effectively "0 frames." Hence it is a universal reversal option, but only at point blank range. | |description=Stand still and throw. Opens up a blocking opponent. This type of throw also '''beats attacks''', as it is effectively "0 frames." Hence it is a universal reversal option, but only at point blank range. | ||
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|description=Step forward and throw. Opens up a blocking opponent, but '''loses to attacks.''' Use this if you're confident they will block. | |description=Step forward and throw. Opens up a blocking opponent, but '''loses to attacks.''' Use this if you're confident they will block. | ||
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|blockadv=<span style="color:red">'''Unsafe'''</span> | |blockadv=<span style="color:red">'''Unsafe'''</span> (close) '''->''' <span style="color:orange">'''-20'''</span> (far)''' | ||
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|blockadv=<span style="color:red">'''Unsafe'''</span> (point blank) '''->''' <span style="color:blue">'''-10'''</span> (close) '''->''' <span style="color:green">'''10'''</span> (far) | |blockadv=<span style="color:red">'''Unsafe'''</span> (point blank) '''->''' <span style="color:orange">'''-20'''</span> (close)'''->''' <span style="color:blue">'''-10'''</span> (close) '''->''' <span style="color:green">'''10'''</span> (far) | ||
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Paul is comfortable anywhere in the stage. Use the threat of Firepaul (6C) to keep opponents uncomfortable at a range. Due to the general slowness of Firepaul, you'll need to rely on 5B and 6A to control space when the opponent gets to Range 2. Lack of 5A means you have to commit harder on wakeup or at major disadvantage than normal. Don't neglect backwards moving attacks as a means to retain space control. | Paul is comfortable anywhere in the stage. Use the threat of Firepaul (6C) to keep opponents uncomfortable at a range. Due to the general slowness of Firepaul, you'll need to rely on 5B and 6A to control space when the opponent gets to Range 2. Lack of 5A means you have to commit harder on wakeup or at major disadvantage than normal. Don't neglect backwards moving attacks as a means to retain space control. | ||
Opponent's blocking far Firepaul or getting hit will give you a chance to go on the offensive. On knockdown they can't jump at you, so this is a safe time to use fireballs. If they are jumping too much then catch them with a 6B. When they are playing to passively with the walk and block, | Opponent's blocking far Firepaul or getting hit will give you a chance to go on the offensive. On knockdown they can't jump at you, so this is a safe time to use fireballs. If they are jumping too much then catch them with a 6B. When they are playing to passively with the walk and block, use either Sweep (5C) or his throws to punish their guard. | ||
===Fireball Trap=== | ===Fireball Trap=== | ||
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| charLink = | | charLink = | ||
| favorability ={{Property-UNI|Even}} | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Even}} | ||
| data = | | data =Nothing beats Rock. | ||
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| image =MKD_Billy_icon.png | | image =MKD_Billy_icon.png | ||
| charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Big_Billy | | charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Big_Billy | ||
| favorability = | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Slight advantage}} | ||
| data =Don't get thrown. | | data =Generally you want to force Billy to block on the way in. | ||
Don't get thrown. You can use Paulcano (5A) to beat Billy's Big Billy Buster (5T) okizeme. | |||
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| image =MKD_Lewis_icon.png | | image =MKD_Lewis_icon.png | ||
| charLink =Mega_Knockdown/M.M._Lewis | | charLink =Mega_Knockdown/M.M._Lewis | ||
| favorability = | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Even}} | ||
| data = | | data =Play patiently and don't get too caught up in his nonsense. Remember that his back moving specials will make Paulcano (5A) whiff. At major advantage you can use Firepaul to catch even Fist of Euphoria (4A) if Lewis is trying to abuse it. | ||
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| image =MKD_Marv_icon.png | | image =MKD_Marv_icon.png | ||
| charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Mahogany_Marv | | charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Mahogany_Marv | ||
| favorability = | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Neutral}} | ||
| data = | | data =His Blazing Ent (6B) beats up your Firepaul (6C). You can choose to either tackle this match by moving in to rushdown or by backing off and forcing Marv to guess between alternating fireballs or jumping attacks. | ||
Paul can control the fireball war he gets advantage and trading Blazing Ent with Firepaul gets you a knockdown! If Marv falls behind on zoning it can be hard for him to regain advantage without resorting to coming to you. | |||
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| image =MKD_Noel_icon.png | | image =MKD_Noel_icon.png | ||
| charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Noel | | charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Noel | ||
| favorability = | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Slight advantage}} | ||
| data = | | data =Firepaul (6C) means you never have to come to her to stop Unusual Botanical (6C). This puts her at a disadvantage by forcing her into the offensive. | ||
If she has vines up, the vine attack will negate your projectiles. | |||
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| image =MKD_Nick_icon.png | | image =MKD_Nick_icon.png | ||
| charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Nick_Beardguy | | charLink =Mega_Knockdown/Nick_Beardguy | ||
| favorability = | | favorability ={{Property-UNI|Slight advantage}} | ||
| data = | | data =He has to come to you and doesn't get any fancy tricks to get around your specials. Pretty straightforward fight, watch out for his jump attacks and don't get cornered. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:11, 13 June 2024
Shotokan Artist Paul | ||||||
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Introduction
Shotokan Artist Paul fulfills the traditional fighting game role of "shoto," controlling space with a projectile and an invincible anti-air dragon punch.
Gameplan
Paul is comfortable at just about any range. You can poke with fireballs and mid- to long-range or go for a predictive anti-air instead. Up close, a well timed Paulcano can give you the upper hand, but beware: it is an extremely unsafe move. If they bait your DPs too hard, just throw them.
"Why don't you step into the PAUL ZONE and say that to my face, tough guy?!" | |
Lore: | Paul may not have been training as hard as the other competitors, but he has natural talent, a hot streak and a yellow belt in Shotokan karate. He may seem relaxed, but if you get in his way, be careful, or you may find yourself on the receiving end of one-way ticket... to the Paul Zone. |
Pros and Cons
Strengths | Weaknesses |
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Normal Moves
A
[4A/6A] |
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B
[4B/5B/6B] |
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C
[4C/5C] |
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j.A
[8A] |
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j.B
[8B] |
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j.C
[8C] |
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Universal Mechanics
Throw
[Any+T] |
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Block [Any+G] Resist your urge to Paulcano and actually block for once. Resist your urge to Paulcano and actually block for once.
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Special Moves
Paulcano [5A] Nothing beats rock Nothing beats rock
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Firepaul [6C] Welcome to the Paul Zone Welcome to the Paul Zone
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Unique Traits
Shotokan Style
Paul gets an invincible uppercut and a fireball. That's just how this works, okay?
Strategy
General
Paul is comfortable anywhere in the stage. Use the threat of Firepaul (6C) to keep opponents uncomfortable at a range. Due to the general slowness of Firepaul, you'll need to rely on 5B and 6A to control space when the opponent gets to Range 2. Lack of 5A means you have to commit harder on wakeup or at major disadvantage than normal. Don't neglect backwards moving attacks as a means to retain space control.
Opponent's blocking far Firepaul or getting hit will give you a chance to go on the offensive. On knockdown they can't jump at you, so this is a safe time to use fireballs. If they are jumping too much then catch them with a 6B. When they are playing to passively with the walk and block, use either Sweep (5C) or his throws to punish their guard.
Fireball Trap
If you find yourself long range you might find opponents jumping fireballs. You can set up a safe Paulcano (5A) at Range 4. You will beat any jump attempts and you are out of range of any standard grounded attacks.
Matchups
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Nothing beats Rock. |
Billy (Slight Advantage) |
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Generally you want to force Billy to block on the way in.
Don't get thrown. You can use Paulcano (5A) to beat Billy's Big Billy Buster (5T) okizeme. |
Lewis (Even) |
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Play patiently and don't get too caught up in his nonsense. Remember that his back moving specials will make Paulcano (5A) whiff. At major advantage you can use Firepaul to catch even Fist of Euphoria (4A) if Lewis is trying to abuse it. |
Marv (Even) |
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His Blazing Ent (6B) beats up your Firepaul (6C). You can choose to either tackle this match by moving in to rushdown or by backing off and forcing Marv to guess between alternating fireballs or jumping attacks.
Paul can control the fireball war he gets advantage and trading Blazing Ent with Firepaul gets you a knockdown! If Marv falls behind on zoning it can be hard for him to regain advantage without resorting to coming to you. |
Noel (Slight Advantage) |
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Firepaul (6C) means you never have to come to her to stop Unusual Botanical (6C). This puts her at a disadvantage by forcing her into the offensive.
If she has vines up, the vine attack will negate your projectiles. |
Nick (Slight Advantage) |
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He has to come to you and doesn't get any fancy tricks to get around your specials. Pretty straightforward fight, watch out for his jump attacks and don't get cornered. |
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