[quote name='LostRoad']Hold on there tiger. The Madcatz sticks are not cheaply made. On top of that they have a better design. A basic FS3 or EX2 are not bad for first time stick owners but the Madcatz SE is better than both of them out of the box. When it comes to the TE vs a EX or HRAP 3 the TE beats them out hands down. Better parts, better desgin all around.
As for vids, Im sure there are but it doesnt matter. You can watch all the vids you want but the only way to get the moves down or get better is to pratice. There is no trick to it you just have to keep playing.
For gates your on your own. Each person likes something else. I use sqaure for charge toons and octogon gates for shotos. Nether one is really better than the other it just depends on what you like and how they feel for you.
As for building to buying, thats up to you as well. I have built, but any more with time restrants and how much better sticks are and easyer to mod this gen I just mod any more. I would say just buy a stock stick, and start with moding and work your way up to building your own if you find the sticks today still dont offer what your looking for.[/QUOTE]
First off, thanks for replying.
I've picked up some jank accessories from MadCatz before, but I guess I should get my hands on some of their sticks before passing judgment on those. Then again, the TE sticks comes in at around $150, so I guess I am spending a bit on a better-made product (having sanwa parts).
I'm a shoto player, coming from Guilty Gears Accent Core. Getting tired of playing Ken most of the time, and I'm not seeing myself improve in my match ups. Actually feels like I'm button mashing half the time, especially when I can't feel the tips of my thumb anymore from non-stop shuryikens and dragon punches. Also... the shoulder buttons are ackward as hell to use.
I'm interested in playing charge characters though. I know if I go with the inexpensive FS3, that I'll be getting a square gate stick, and that I should be good in the whole "playing charge". Anybody know how easy it is to mod it to an octo?
I'm about to hit the sack, and I'll hit Google first thing tomorrow morning.
PS to the Mods: Yeah, this posts is more at home in the Stick Thread, but I'm tired and I need to hit the sack, so
