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Mortal Kombat 9 Discussion Thread

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  • #452
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    I wont get on till tomorrow but I'm up for that GT is Raze them all. Will clear out some space on my friends list


  • #453
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    Doctor DooM wrote: »
    The game will die off though if everyone just sits in their bedroom playing story mode.

    Those of us who bought it on PS3 don't really have a choice!

    That said however, a couple of my mates do come over to play this. Thats a kind of mini meet up right?

    What we do is sit in my bedroom and play story mode :pac:


  • #454
    Kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    I got it. Enjoying it. If there is a Mortal Kombat casuals or tourny coming up, count me in. Some Smoke/Ermac smackdown :D


  • #455
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Going through the tower now and some challenges frustrate the hell out of me. I will get to the end slowly but surely.


  • #456
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    Kirby wrote: »
    I got it. Enjoying it. If there is a Mortal Kombat casuals or tourny coming up, count me in. Some Smoke/Ermac smackdown :D
    I play smoke but playing both smoke and ermac is just cheap


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  • #457
    Kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    Its great fun using Ermac's specials to chuck people around the stage. Some petty sick 45% combo's. To be fair though, all of Ermacs normals and combo's are very short range. I think that balances it out.


  • #458
    joe123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,523 ✭✭✭joe123


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    Heres a suggestion...how about we try to maintain a room for us boarsies so we can all meet up in the same area.

    For example, if we have a room called "zzzboardszzz", it would be at the bottom of the screen so we know if it's there, it's a boardsie looking for games. Obviously we would need two in there from the start but it would be savage to have a dozen of us in there for a night of decapitation, evisceration and baby making (no I will not be making any babies in the usual sense)!

    Good idea. Im only decent with Raiden at the min. Im sure most of ye will give me a good beating!


  • #459
    Sagat06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭Sagat06


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    I play smoke but playing both smoke and ermac is just cheap

    Yay!


  • #460
    unky chop chop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭unky chop chop


    Man I hate Ermac.
    The start up /invulerability on that chuck around move is just cheap ass easy mode:mad:


  • #461
    Batmantastic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭Batmantastic


    Stuck with no network on PS3 myself. Having a room for boardsies is a great idea though.

    At the moment I'm trying to go through all the characters' fatalities. I'm trying to do Sub Zero's third Fatality (F, D, F, Triangle) but it won't allow me to. I've unlocked his alternate costume yet all guides say that this is DLC exclusive? If so, then how was I able to perform Scorpion's supposedly DLC exclusive fatality without the DLC? So confused.


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  • #462
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    Batmantastic wrote: »
    Stuck with no network on PS3 myself. Having a room for boardsies is a great idea though.

    At the moment I'm trying to go through all the characters' fatalities. I'm trying to do Sub Zero's third Fatality (F, D, F, Triangle) but it won't allow me to. I've unlocked his alternate costume yet all guides say that this is DLC exclusive? If so, then how was I able to perform Scorpion's supposedly DLC exclusive fatality without the DLC? So confused.
    it's dlc it's his third costume not his alternate, it was a pre order bonus


  • #463
    unky chop chop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭unky chop chop


    Should be aroundfor a few games tonight if any ones interested in a room to beat me around in


  • #464
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    Throwing up a room zzzboard.ie


  • #465
    Batmantastic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭Batmantastic


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    it's dlc it's his third costume not his alternate, it was a pre order bonus

    That makes a bit more sense, as I haven't been able to do Reptile's one either, however every guide I've seen states that Scorpion's third fatality is a DLC bonus aswell yet I've been able to do that one, are the guides misguided? :P


  • #466
    YouSavedMyLife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,932 ✭✭✭YouSavedMyLife


    Didnt have the net for about 4 weeks now only to get back online to see that PSN had been hacked :mad: All that time spent in the training mode for naught!:mad:


  • #467
    TechnoFreek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭TechnoFreek


    Just after completing the challenge tower without skipping.

    Very happy with myself!


  • #468
    James Forde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭James Forde


    how in gods name do I beat Shao Khan with Raiden!!!!


  • #469
    Neeknak
    Registered Users Posts: 217 ✭✭Neeknak


    I'm at, like, challenge 241 or something but I've skipped two of them so far. Do I get the chance to go back and try them again or have I forfeited my achievement?


  • #470
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    You can go back


  • #471
    Creature
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Creature


    bryanjf wrote: »
    how in gods name do I beat Shao Khan with Raiden!!!!

    Just keep away from him at all times and wait for him to do the hammer throw. when he does, instantly teleport behind him and hit him with a good combo. I think the one I used was the weak kick x2, heavy kick, torpedo. Thats a good one because you can wait for him to bounce off the ground to do the torpedo making the input less of a hassle.
    Never ever engage him up close. And when he does the spear throw don't crouch block just neutral crouch. If you crouch block it'll hit and you'll take block damage. For some reason the spear doesn't touch you if you neutral crouch whereas it does if you crouch block.

    The air torpedo is great for creating distance and getting to the otherside of the screen if he gets too close.


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  • #472
    Scavenger XIII
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Scavenger XIII


    Depending on where you're fighting him there's a more boring but foolproof way of sorting him out with Raiden (this definitely works for the end of story, I don't know if the same scenario shows up in the tower where he's not quite as dumb).

    As others have said, start defensive wait for him to go for a spear or hammer, teleport and... sweep.

    Why sweep? It does **** damage... and leaves you right next to him... which is exactly what you want. At this range he'll try to hit you with a reversal on his wakeup EVERY GODDAMN TIME. Teleport and sweep over and over and he will very rarely break this cycle.


  • #473
    James Forde
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭James Forde


    Brilliant thanks


  • #474
    Rob2D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,449 ✭✭✭Rob2D


    Creature wrote: »
    Just keep away from him at all times

    I'll have to disagree with this. I found it much easier to let him come to me and then do the teleport when he does a close attack. It gives you that much more time. If you stay at distance and teleport around one of his projectiles, by the time you get over behind him he'll have recovered and hit you instantly or move his position a bit and your combo will whiff.

    So my advice is stay close. As Scavenger says, when he's on the ground next to you he will always try a similar attack on wake up so you can just teleport and have all the time in the world to do the combo of your choice.

    Oh, and obviously jump torpedo away if he gets you in the corner;)


  • #475
    Creature
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Creature


    Rob2D wrote: »
    If you stay at distance and teleport around one of his projectiles, by the time you get over behind him he'll have recovered and hit you instantly or move his position a bit and your combo will whiff.

    That is simply not true, well not for the hammer throw anyway. When he does it you should behind him before the hammer even leaves his hands as the startup is quite long on that move. Then you'll plenty of time to hit him with a good combo.


  • #476
    TechnoFreek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭TechnoFreek


    Can anyone confirm what levels are the pit/stage fatality levels?

    EDIT:
    Finally found it:
    Chamber of the Flame
    Hell
    Subway
    The Dead Pool
    The Living Forest
    The Pit (Day)
    The Pit (Night)
    The Street

    Anyone have anything different?


  • #477
    Sairus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Sairus


    Every stage that has a stage fatality has a little red and black symbol on the picture for it when you go to stage selection in versus.


  • #478
    eco2live
    Closed Accounts Posts: 494 ✭✭eco2live


    Wonder if tag play or single play will take off in tournaments. I have not played tag yet. Does it add much to the game?


  • #479
    unky chop chop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭unky chop chop


    gave it a bash the other day and I was suprised
    I have to say it adds a lot to the game from my first impressions with the tag combos and fast tags.I think it will introduce a lot more combo possibilities and depth


  • #480
    TVSAdamwest
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭TVSAdamwest


    Is there any word on when we might see some MK tourneys? Me and chuey had a few good games and future guy has some sweet combos but i didnt get to play him:(


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  • #481
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    TVSAdamwest wrote: »
    Is there any word on when we might see some MK tourneys? Me and chuey had a few good games and future guy has some sweet combos but i didnt get to play him:(

    Organise one.


    Not being smart, if you like the game, it's your responsibilty to get the scene going.


  • #482
    TVSAdamwest
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭TVSAdamwest


    I know you're not being smart and while you do have a very reasonable and valid point, I am aware of my own flaws and think somebody else would do a better job.:p


  • #483
    Orim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,971 ✭✭✭Orim


    Unfortunately in that case it won't happen because everyone thinks the same. The only way it happens is when people step up and try regardless of how suitable they are for the job. You just gotta try and hope for the best.


  • #484
    A-Trak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭A-Trak


    Doctor DooM wrote: »
    Organise one.


    Not being smart, if you like the game, it's your responsibilty to get the scene going.

    FFS, :(
    That's a bit harsh & could seem awful cliquey to newbies. Would it not have been easier to type out a few tips?


  • #485
    A-Trak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭A-Trak


    TVSAdamwest wrote: »
    Is there any word on when we might see some MK tourneys? Me and chuey had a few good games and future guy has some sweet combos but i didnt get to play him:(

    Start up a casuals thread, there's a huge amount of folk playing MK casually.
    There's a massive thread over over in the games forum.

    There's way more people playing MK on a casual level then any other fighting game.
    When you've started a thread here, organise a date for casuals. Post in the thread over in the games forum.
    Highlight how much fun playing someone face to face over an online situation is.

    Once you've a decent amount of people hyped for a tourney after playing casuals, then follow the same format for organising a tourney.

    If you need more advice or help give me a shout.


  • #486
    chueytoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 550 ✭✭✭chueytoo


    TVSAdamwest wrote: »
    I know you're not being smart and while you do have a very reasonable and valid point, I am aware of my own flaws and think somebody else would do a better job.:p

    Pretty sure theres one next month with the evo quilfier. Since theres bbcs2 (hopefully) mvc3. If not. Like Doom said, just gonna have to start one.


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  • #487
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    A-Trak wrote: »
    FFS, :(
    That's a bit harsh & could seem awful cliquey to newbies. Would it not have been easier to type out a few tips?

    It might seem harsh but it's true. That's the second post wondering about tournaments... and of course I will help out in any way I can. Everyone here knows I will be in the corner with my hauppage at a MK tournament if it happens.

    But SF succeeded because people who were passionate about it manned up and did it. I honestly believe the same could be possible for MK too, but it needs the same passion from it's players to do so. And I will be behind them 100% helping them out (although not playing) :)


  • #488
    ayjayirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭ayjayirl


    chueytoo wrote: »
    Pretty sure theres one next month with the evo quilfier. Since theres bbcs2 (hopefully) mvc3. If not. Like Doom said, just gonna have to start one.

    There is an MK9 tourney at the Evo Qualifer.... and a BB one as well. In fact, I think you and Voa are running it :p - or so he tells me.

    The Mk9 tourney will be playin second fiddle to SSF4 and MVC though. It'll be a single elim tourney. I'll post up more details on that this week in the other thread. As for an different MK9 tourney, maybe start with an online tourney to gauge interest? I ran two online tourneys for SSF4 and they seemed to be fun for all. (I have no idea what MK9 is like online btw)


  • #489
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    ayjayirl wrote: »
    (I have no idea what MK9 is like online btw)

    Neither does anyone on PSN.




    Did I do it right?


  • #490
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    ayjayirl wrote: »
    There is an MK9 tourney at the Evo Qualifer.... and a BB one as well. In fact, I think you and Voa are running it :p - or so he tells me.

    The Mk9 tourney will be playin second fiddle to SSF4 and MVC though. It'll be a single elim tourney. I'll post up more details on that this week in the other thread. As for an different MK9 tourney, maybe start with an online tourney to gauge interest? I ran two online tourneys for SSF4 and they seemed to be fun for all. (I have no idea what MK9 is like online btw)
    It's dreadful. I've had 14 or so disconnections on it so far


  • #491
    Neeknak
    Registered Users Posts: 217 ✭✭Neeknak


    So, I put MK on this evening to show a mate who was thinking of buying it and when it came on, there was a 3mb update to download for it. Anyone know details of what was updated?


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  • #492
    JohnMc1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭JohnMc1


    Neeknak wrote: »
    So, I put MK on this evening to show a mate who was thinking of buying it and when it came on, there was a 3mb update to download for it. Anyone know details of what was updated?

    Was that your first time playing the game? Then that was the patch that was installed when we first played the game.


  • #493
    Neeknak
    Registered Users Posts: 217 ✭✭Neeknak


    Nah, I've had it since about a week after release. Before yesterday, the last time I played it was Saturday or Sunday. Did anyone else get prompted to update yesterday?


  • #494
    Mr. K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,485 ✭✭✭Mr. K


    http://kotaku.com/5800529/in-which-noob-saibot-lives-up-to-his-name

    Oooh, the Fatality part is kinda familiar...I'm actually pretty good at pulling them off consistently in this MK though!


  • #495
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    anyone else notice how hard it is to pull babalities off online?


  • #496
    GorySnake
    Registered Users Posts: 955 ✭✭✭GorySnake


    You cant block during the last round of a match to do a babality


  • #497
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    you can in single player but you don't need to for smokes.

    Smallest bit of button delay makes it impossible


  • #498
    Kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,084 ✭✭✭✭Kirby


    GorySnake wrote: »
    You cant block during the last round of a match to do a babality

    I think you can actually press the block button, you just can't get hit while doing it. So aslong as you don't take any chip babalities still work I think.


  • #499
    Misty Chaos
    Registered Users Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭Misty Chaos


    I'm able to pull of babalities online all the time. Though, I'm some cases, its not possible as the other player is too good so you kind of need to block in that case.

    On that topic, I was in a lobby called beginners and had a 2 close matches with one guy, I win the second one and perform a babality, the other guy then tells me I was the worst Scopion he'd ever played!

    Erm.... hello, the lobby was called beginners and I couldn't block if I wanted to do a babality in the first place! Also, I messed up Juggle combos because of online lag.


  • #500
    irish_stevo815
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,605 ✭✭✭irish_stevo815


    finally got around to picking up this game today, and I gotta say i'm quiet impressed with it. Have played around with most of the modes and by the looks of it, there is a lot of life in this game. Havent gotten around to online yet (as im on PS3 :() but I can tell thta between the Story Mode and Challenge tower, i will be kept fairly busy!

    Just after gettin as far as
    the Cyrax
    chapter in Story mode and just
    defeated Sheeva.
    I'm really enjoying how the story plays out, cheesy but fun


  • #501
    Doctor DooM
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 25,868 Mod ✭✭✭✭Doctor DooM


    Looks like there's a pretty bad glitch with Raiden discovered.

    Not sure on the specifics how easy it is to set up, so it could be hugely impractical in a match but it looks like it's round won for Raiden if it lands from here.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z83eKNmi2ww


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