I don't know if there is a thread here like this, but heck, why not.

It's been a long debate that certain characters are naturally better all-around than others. Apparently, Ein, Hayabusa and Jann Lee are supposed to be the best, while Zack Helena and Bayman take up the rear. I don't know about you guys, but I don't buy into this whole teir system. I find that any player has an equal chance of winning from the get go, any thoughts?

No I think I agree with them, I mean yes all characters has different skill and what not, but I am sure some are faster than other and the same go for power, so if you character is more powerful and faster than you opnt, you will always have an advantage, of couse this has to base on the fact that both players are at the same evel and not fighting with a beginer. if that make any sense.

It's a touchy subject, but I have found at the beginning that certain characters seem to be better for new players, namely the bigger characters (Bass, Leon, Tina) whie the weaker characters tend to be worse due to their lack of power. The balanced characters (Hayabusa, Zack, Jann Lee) are probably the best starting out. Of course if you've played a DOA before then it's pretty much irrelevant: Use who you're best/most comfortable with.

thats right, it all depend on the player.

Personally, I think that the teirs really don't matter. It all falls into the ability of the player to manipulate his character's strengths's/weaknesses to his advantages. Really, I feel that every character has the same chance at winning once the fight starts.

I think it all comes down to the players natual talent and technique. If you want speed, don't use Bass. If you want power, don't use Kasumi.

quote Jim_Vengence

Personally, I think that the teirs really don't matter. It all falls into the ability of the player to manipulate his character's strengths's/weaknesses to his advantages. Really, I feel that every character has the same chance at winning once the fight starts.

I think it all comes down to the players natual talent and technique. If you want speed, don't use Bass. If you want power, don't use Kasumi.

Nah, I don't think there are really any teirs. (except the multi-tiered environments... har har har...) Uhh so anyways. As said before, some characters are generally easier to use than others, some faster, some stronger, etc., but I think they can all be used equally as good depending on the player.

quote Jim_Vengence

Personally, I think that the teirs really don't matter. It all falls into the ability of the player to manipulate his character's strengths's/weaknesses to his advantages. Really, I feel that every character has the same chance at winning once the fight starts.

I think it all comes down to the players natual talent and technique. If you want speed, don't use Bass. If you want power, don't use Kasumi.

Like someone said before, it's the way you control and use the character. But each character does have their advantage over other characters. I tend to go for the faster characters because it's about how much power you got, its bout getting the most punches and kicks in to O.K. the other player first. Some characters are better in the defence area and have better counter than others.

Which charcter is actually sort of good for everything, like speed, power and defence etc?

There really is no "best at everything" character. The closest characters to balanced or close to everything probably are Hayabusa & Jann Lee.

I used to think there were, but now I've come to the conclusion that it depends on your personal preference. eg: If u like speed over strength, u'd choose someone like ayane, etc. If u like strength over speed u'd choose someone like leon, bayman etc. And i do believe theres a balance between the 2, like Jan lee, ein etc.

So ya thats wat i think lol.

Yea, that's my opinion. They're could be extremely small differences, but they're so minor to record them is a waste of time. Teirs, at least in my opinion, are somthing the self-proclaimed hardcore players create to make themselves feel special

You also have to take into account a player's inherent skill. A character that might look bad on paper can actually be really good if the player invests enough time and effort into learning all the moves and developing a solid strategy for different situations. Likewise, an awesome character may not be all that good under a newbie's control.

quote SummonerSupreme

You also have to take into account a player's inherent skill. A character that might look bad on paper can actually be really good if the player invests enough time and effort into learning all the moves and developing a solid strategy for different situations. Likewise, an awesome character may not be all that good under a newbie's control.

Neither do I, even though it sounds like it from what I've said. I guess it depends on the player and his/her own skills.