[GekigangerV]

So the game is 15 bucks, but all the DLC is $30? How does that work? What's in the DLC anyway?

Dress up parts for your character. Hats, clothes, accessories, etc. In the arcade version, these were things that were earned from playing, but have been relegated to just purchase only items in the XBL/PSN version of the game.

[alstein]

So the game is 15 bucks, but all the DLC is $30? How does that work? What's in the DLC anyway?

Customization parts (customization is Tekken style, aka character specific, but probably on par with SC5+ all costume DLC)

If you don't get the DLC, the only thing you'll miss is seeing customizations- you won't see it on your opponents.

One thing I'm curious about- since I suspect most customs will be Type S base, does that mean that folks who don't get the DLC will be seeing a lot of swimsuits?

[Vespa]

THIS IS REAL.

The day is almost upon us when we can quench our thirst! You threw all you had at us, SEGA, but we endured and now we will bask on the platinum beaches of Jeffry's island.

This and GGXX...I need to pinch myself.

[Coxy]

will be waiting with my finger over the button to play this the day it comes out. Havent really platyed much since VF2 but I'll be playing some rusty Jeffry
add me on PSN: Zieghardt

[sephi22]

Excellent OT. I feel obligated to play every (good) fighting game so gonna pick this up day 1.

Could someone explain what Shun Di's drinks do? I'm watching the Fuudo vs Chibita FT5 exhibition and the announcers are putting emphasis on Fuudo getting 16 drinks in.

[soakrates]

Posting up the stream archive of the Tokyo Bay Area Cup Vol. 4 3on3 tournament from this past weekend. About five hours of footage in all. There were quite a few star players in this one, including Fuudo, Itoshun and Joseph.

Part 1: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22883041 (first match about 6 minutes in)
Part 2: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22883296
Part 3 (Playoff): http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22885766
Part 4: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22886207
Part 5: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22886516

More information about this and the other VF Relationship tourneys here: http://virtuafighter.com/forums/ubbt...123#Post312123

[Sayah]

Great OT.
I already bought a PSN card for this. Can't wait.

Core gamers will often credit Street Fighter 2 with starting the fighting game boom, and with Street Fighter 4 "reviving" it, but between those two games, Sega's storied franchise evolved the genre in so many ways that you'll wonder why the hell this series is so often ignored in the West.

It's because it's too complex for the Americans. :P

[Doomshine]

Excellent OT. I feel obligated to play every (good) fighting game so gonna pick this up day 1. Could someone explain what Shun Di's drinks do? I'm watching the Fuudo vs Chibita FT5 exhibition and the announcers are putting emphasis on Fuudo getting 16 drinks in.

Access to new moves and more damage if I remember correctly.

[onemic]

Great OT. I already bought a PSN card for this. Can't wait. It's because it's too complex for the Americans. :P

How did it evolve the game exactly?

[Teknopathetic]

"Could someone explain what Shun Di's drinks do? I'm watching the Fuudo vs Chibita FT5 exhibition and the announcers are putting emphasis on Fuudo getting 16 drinks in."

Unlocks moves, increases damage very slightly.



And since it ended up as the last post of the page:

FYI, IRC is way easier for setting up matches (you don't need to have your xbox/ps3 on, much easier to communicate with a group of people at once). When we decided to all get together on IRC for Gundam EXVS, it became significantly easier to start up a lobby (and keep it populated).

irc.globalgamers.net
#vfgaf

Weblink for people who don't have IRC setup.

[sephi22]

Access to new moves and more damage if I remember correctly.

The announcers just said 'storing moves'. I guess some moves are amazing are use up a set number of drinks. Its like Shun's own meter mechanic (like Hakumen in BB)

[Ninjimbo]

Access to new moves and more damage if I remember correctly.

Pretty much. Once you get to 16, the majority of his moves have been unlocked and some his strongest combos are in play. That's what makes Shun Di god tier.

[sephi22]

Pretty much. Once you get to 16, the majority of his moves have been unlocked and some his strongest combos are in play. That's what makes Shun Di god tier.

Unlocks moves, increases damage very slightly.

Thanks for clearing that up guys.

[Teknopathetic]

"The announcers just said 'storing moves'. I guess some moves are amazing are use up a set number of drinks. Its like Shun's own meter mechanic (like Hakumen in BB)"


There are some moves that will deduct his own drink points, but you don't see those used too often. Every character has moves that reduce his DP and you WILL see those used in combos a lot.

[Sayah]

How did it evolve the game exactly?

The reply to the quote was more of a joke post. :P
I haven't played Virtua Fighter in like a decade, lol. Although, generally speaking, I believe VF is regarded as one of the most technical fighters.

[Liamario]

Love Lei Fei! Really enjoyable to play with. Would love to get good with Akira, but I find him very rigid.

[Gunloc]

Can't wait to play dress up.

[Master Thespian]

XBL: DaPheenom

[djplaeskool]

Part 5: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22886516

Holy shit.
Fuudo's Shun Di...

[Suzuki Yu]

the OT is nicely done!
i love it

[DRE Fei]

Less than a week to go!

I like the fact that the online stats only show battle points to the other player and not win/loss ratio and the online achievements don't require win streaks. They finally put a disconnect ratio/rating sort of thing in the game as well. The 8 player lobbies for this are going to be so good.

[Agent X]

I can't believe this is just over a week away. This is an incredible package. Although I'm not a great VF player, I'll be sure to get this on the first day.

[ShinobiFist]

XBL and PSN-ShinobiFist

I'm ready, been ready. My rooms will be fill with high level players like Denkai, Cidkid, Chief Flash, Konjou and other VFDC buddies I have. This will be the first VF I'm taking super serious. Always played this game at my own pace for a decade. Haven't taken a fighting game serious since the 3rd Strike and GG days. Lets have fun GAF!

[GrayFoxPL]

Can I see somewhere all the not customized costumes?

[hikarutilmitt]

Can't wait to get my Aoi and Akira on next week.

PSN: hikarutimitt (not a typo)
XBLA: hikarutilmitt

Can I see somewhere all the not customized costumes?

http://www.virtuafighter.jp/characters.shtml

Pick a character to go to their page and see their 6 default outfits.

[Master Thespian]

XBL and PSN-ShinobiFist I'm ready, been ready. My rooms will be fill with high level players like Denkai, Cidkid, Chief Flash, Konjou and other VFDC buddies I have. This will be the first VF I'm taking super serious. Always played this game at my own pace for a decade. Haven't taken a fighting game serious since the 3rd Strike and GG days. Lets have fun GAF!

Damn, you're gonna level up hella fast. I've got some ugly beatings coming my way.

[SapientWolf]

Great OT. I already bought a PSN card for this. Can't wait. It's because it's too complex for the Americans. :P

VF was my go to intro fighting game for casuals for a long time. There is plenty of depth but the mechanics are really intuitive.

I think a lot of people are put off by the way it looks. It's just not as flashy in motion as a Namco or Capcom fighter.

[onemic]

Between this SF, UMvC3, KOF, and Tekken, I'm gonna have no time to do anything.

[SiegfriedFM]

Finished Dark Souls. Bought another HRAP. Joined #vfgaf. My body is ready.

I'll be playing on PS3 (EU, user name: MikeProtagonist), mostly Aoi until I get comfortable, then most likely Akira, Wolf, Goh and/or Vanessa depending on how I like their changes. Relative beginner but I've been playing for quite some time.

[branny]

Can't wait to play dress up.

This, and I'm not ashamed at all. :D

[Cloudius12]

"Could someone explain what Shun Di's drinks do? I'm watching the Fuudo vs Chibita FT5 exhibition and the announcers are putting emphasis on Fuudo getting 16 drinks in." Unlocks moves, increases damage very slightly. And since it ended up as the last post of the page: FYI, IRC is way easier for setting up matches (you don't need to have your xbox/ps3 on, much easier to communicate with a group of people at once). When we decided to all get together on IRC for Gundam EXVS, it became significantly easier to start up a lobby (and keep it populated). irc.globalgamers.net #vfgaf Weblink for people who don't have IRC setup.

for those that need an easy link: http://cbe004.chat.mibbit.com/?serve...annel=%23vfgaf

[Ogni-XR21]

So getting this. Not sure about the DLC though...

I used to play VF 1-3 A LOT with friends around. To the extent that only one friend could keep up with me. Now, years later, I still love the series but nobody wants to play with me any more and I'll probably get my ass handed to me when trying this online...

[GrayFoxPL]

Can't wait to get my Aoi and Akira on next week. PSN: hikarutimitt (not a typo) XBLA: hikarutilmitt http://www.virtuafighter.jp/characters.shtml Pick a character to go to their page and see their 6 default outfits.

Thanks.

Jean has some bad ones. Yikes.

["God's Beard!"]

http://widget01.mibbit.com/?server=i...=%23gafranbats


More better, vfgaf will be dead in a month :P

[Soulstar]

I'm definitely ready for some Virtua Fighter action.

PSN: TheLoveCook
XBL: The Love Cook

Because of the money situation I won't be getting the XBL version for about a week or two later but PSN is day one.

I'm so excited to see what new moves my main Sarah has.

[Cloudius12]

http://widget01.mibbit.com/?server=i...=%23gafranbats More better, vfgaf will be dead in a month :P

Don't you know what happens when you invite people to Saty's house?

[bodyboarder]

Awesome OT.

Day one.

[Oichi]

Thanks for the compliments on the OT! Tried hard to make it as best as I can.

I'll update it soon with everyone's Gamertags when I get the chance!

BTW, check out my latest match vid, me with Taka against a very good Akira player: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlUul16fTnw

[Gunloc]

This, and I'm not ashamed at all. :D

Me neither. Elegant ladies and slutty dudes all the way.

[adversesolutions]

my eileen is ready

XBLA: adversity1
PSN: adversity1

[Endo Punk]

This is going to be the best DD purchase I have made this gen.

[Lyte Edge]

360: lyte edge
PS3: lyteedge

[Terareflection]

Can't wait to revisit Lion and pick up Akira.

PSN: ElzaWalker

[twinturbo2]

I'm so ready. PM me for my Xbox Live gamer tag.

[Synth]

Can't wait for this. Will probably stick with Sarah for this one.

XBL: Gustavo83

[Endo Punk]

My Jacky-Lion combo is going to one two punch knock-out all who oppose me..... I probably wont even play online to keep the illusion that Im the best VF player in the world.

[Caj814]

Xbox Live AND Psn:
Caj814

Most likely double dipping. Gonna go all in.

[Degen]

PSN: Dragon17013

I have no idea how to play this game. Come at me.

[djplaeskool]

PSN: djplaeskool

I look forward to, much like in Arcana Heart 3, barely stepping a foot above scrub level.
Let's scrub it out...together!

[Oichi]

All Gamertags/Profiles have been added to the OT :D

Japan or US/Canada west coast people, feel free to add me so I can jack up my win rate. :)