I'm getting better! Honest! Apologies for posting so soon after the last one of these but hell, I don't know how blogging works anyway.

Right, the last videos were relics of just over a month ago, since then I've put in some pretty casual practice up to this week where I really put some time in online. I feel it's kinda payed off, I appear to be beating people now who would've stuffed me previously. Not to say I'm no longer making stupid mistakes or not comboing properly but it's going much better.

Seems only right to start with another Noel match as that was one of my first victories online when I started this endeavor. This one didn't have the good grace to barrier burst early and stand still for ages like the first one however, so I really had to work for a win. There's a few times where I fail to block or decide to try and pull off a move that really isn't going to happen but overall there's less mashing and more coherence to play now.
 
Throws that weren't teched: 0
Failures to follow up on a lucky 6C: 4ish
Stupid pounce useage: 1 
 

I'm guessing that you're one of those UK players who got screwed over with the release date of Calamity Trigger? Having said that, I'm surprised you were able to pull off an Astral Finish with Taokaka, of all people, against a decent v-13 player. Hell, the only time I ever beat a v-13 online once or twice was as Iron Tager, and that was thanks to the fact that the guy didn't know how to use any of her more cheesy combos. Keep up the good work.

Wow, a player who doesn't spam v-13's drive. 
Who knew they existed? 
It's fascinating to watch you play as Tao, you've got a nice ariel mix up going there. 
I got my copy on monday, and I'm pretty sure I'm a Noel/Jin/Rachel player.... that Noel player..well its easy to criticise when you're not the one playing the game.
It's a truly awesome game, and the fightpad makes a massive difference..especially with the dpad.

Was this just Calamity Trigger? I have it in my collection, but I've never really seen it played "properly". I might actually give it a shot now. Is Hakumen any good/beginner friendly? I'll probably pick up either him, Tao, or the ooze guy.