So as many of you have seen this game is just a -little- bit different than some other more traditional fighting games like Street Fighter 4 and there is a lot to learn about Tatsunoko vs Capcom with all of it's unique characters and systems. I figure it will be a good idea to start a general Q&A thread where we can all discuss strategies and see if we can help each other get better at the game.  
 
I'll update this first post with questions and relevant answers.  
 
Also, if you havent seen this yet, this is a great video to get everyone started with the basics of TVC: 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2iyi2pEwSY   

I guess to get the ball rolling, what are some good strategies when fighting against PTX?  I've been able to take on Gold Lightan players without issue so far, but PTX is still a pain point, or at least, was the last time I faced him online.

Honestly I havent fought many larger characters but typically I just chuck projectiles and run away.. Once they get close super jump and dash over them -- rinse and repeat. I doubt this will work on better players but it's a start!

" I guess to get the ball rolling, what are some good strategies when fighting against PTX?  I've been able to take on Gold Lightan players without issue so far, but PTX is still a pain point, or at least, was the last time I faced him online. "

I've been using the same hit and run tactic as haunts. Not all the best option there is but most of the times it is a close call between who wins and loses. My team however is not all that great against them though, Ryu is fine but Soki is quite slow.  Does advance guarding work against them by the way?

Holy crap I got rocked by a Doronjo the other night.. Any tips? I couldnt even approach this guy.

" @Hailinel said:

" I guess to get the ball rolling, what are some good strategies when fighting against PTX?  I've been able to take on Gold Lightan players without issue so far, but PTX is still a pain point, or at least, was the last time I faced him online. "

I think you are just in a bad position with your characters, but now is the time to spam that dog HC with Yamn1, ptx gets owned by it whether he blocks or not, as well as the fire move. 
 
@haunts: great thread. "

" Holy crap I got rocked by a Doronjo the other night.. Any tips? I couldnt even approach this guy. "

" Holy crap I got rocked by a Doronjo the other night.. Any tips? I couldnt even approach this guy. "

" @demontium said:

" @Hailinel said:

" I guess to get the ball rolling, what are some good strategies when fighting against PTX?  I've been able to take on Gold Lightan players without issue so far, but PTX is still a pain point, or at least, was the last time I faced him online. "

I think you are just in a bad position with your characters, but now is the time to spam that dog HC with Yamn1, ptx gets owned by it whether he blocks or not, as well as the fire move. 
 
@haunts: great thread. "

Yeah, I'm actually noticing that I'm getting better.  I had a bit of breakthrough while playing online today, but unfortunately it didn't translate well in my win/loss record.  And the one time I did manage to rock a guy, he rage-quit before I could finish him off.  I'm afraid I've still got a ways to go, but at least I'm slowly getting there. "

Viewtiful Joe. 
 
That's the answer to everything. 
 
Viewtiful...Joe...

" Working on my Batsu and my Ryu. Any general tips? "

" Viewtiful Joe.  That's the answer to everything.  Viewtiful...Joe... "

Ah, that makes sense.

One more question though. A few nights ago, i played someone who used Zero, and they caught me in this combo (Infinite combo? possibly) where they would attack then use that attack of his that turns his saber red, then repeat. Is there a good way to get out of that without losing too much health? I thought about using that one thing (mega crush i think), but i'd rather not give up two bars if possible.

" @demontium: And I'm actually seeing it happen.  I mean, sure, I still lose the majority of my matches, but I'm getting better and can hold my own against better players, or at least not lose by embarrassingly large margins.  Though I still have more trouble with specific characters.  Soki is just a beast when he gets on a roll. "

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Ah, that makes sense.

 

One more question though. A few nights ago, i played someone who used Zero, and they caught me in this combo (Infinite combo? possibly) where they would attack then use that attack of his that turns his saber red, then repeat. Is there a good way to get out of that without losing too much health? I thought about using that one thing (mega crush i think), but i'd rather not give up two bars if possible.

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" @Hailinel said:

" @demontium: And I'm actually seeing it happen.  I mean, sure, I still lose the majority of my matches, but I'm getting better and can hold my own against better players, or at least not lose by embarrassingly large margins.  Though I still have more trouble with specific characters.  Soki is just a beast when he gets on a roll. "

soki is slow, just space him out with doronjo, abuse dem minions. "

" @demontium said:

" @Hailinel said:

" @demontium: And I'm actually seeing it happen.  I mean, sure, I still lose the majority of my matches, but I'm getting better and can hold my own against better players, or at least not lose by embarrassingly large margins.  Though I still have more trouble with specific characters.  Soki is just a beast when he gets on a roll. "

soki is slow, just space him out with doronjo, abuse dem minions. "

Minion abuse is always fun, and I'm getting better at it all the time. "

Havent played the Doronjo player recently but yeah he was using the minions to keep me out and anytime i got in close to do a combo he would mega crash out.. REALLY ANNOYING!!