Protagonist_1
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Suggested by @buyacushun , I decided with NEC still relative in everyone’s minds I would do a thread showcasing different matches of players in neutral. However, considering the tons of footage at NEC, and the fact that some of the matches that are not on youtube (for example, I believe Spooky did not upload top 16 winners which had Reo using Goro), I just decided to show a random collection of gifs from matches that I have watched.
This is the first time I am doing this for a tournament, so the gifs my come off a bit unorganized as far as players are concerned. I feel MKX’s meta has been gradually developing over time, this tournament I felt was no exception. My definite highlight for me was the Slayer vs. Sonicfox set (hence the majority of the footage is from here) but there are other matches in there as well.
Jupiter Footsies 101
Whiff punish by DJT
Zyphox controlling space with Lui Kang
Tom Brady empty jump bait with ice clone
d1 anti-air by Slayer
DJT use of normals/specials to control the space in front of him
Zoning by SonicFox
Unlike the other threads, I will probably continually update this. I’m still watching footage from NEC. If you want to post moments you liked from NEC, feel free to add to this and discuss as well. Also, feel free to correct me if there's any incorrect naming of moves or (???), meaning I'm not exactly sure what the normal is called.
Furthermore, receiving 27.5% of the vote, Reo will be the next player featured in the “Player in Neutral” series. It will primarily feature Jason, but potentially other characters he has used in the past as well. Also, if anyone can find the Jupiter vs. Reo match (top 16 winners) that would be more than helpful.
In addition, I will be heading back to school by next week, so I probably won't have any threads in the near future. School is my top priority, but I really enjoyed making these threads. Looking forward to more awesome matches ahead.
- Protagonist_1
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Past Threads:
Foxy Grandpa in Neutral
WoundCowboy in Neutral
Honeybee in Neutral
(Thread is continually being updated)