HL Inconsistent parry to GB timings | Forums

[Epoqx]

After multiple tries, we realised with a friend that the Highlander parry on lights is pretty inconsistent.

http://imgur.com/tBrZRLj

On that first gif, I GB'd right after the parry, making it a fail. Spamming GB or trying to time it right after the parry animation doesn't change the results.

http://imgur.com/cX75cHs

On that second one, i waited few milliseconds after the parry to press GB, and it worked. It is guaranteed and he cannot CGB it. I do not go forward, simply GB a little bit after the parry animation is finished.



These gifs where taken after multiple tries, proving that both attempts are consistent in there results.

Is this intended ? Is it only with HL ? Is it something that was already in the game that I didn't noticed, or is it simply a bug ? It could be something concerning the 1.11 parry changes too.


EDIT : I'm adding the fact that Gb doesn't work against back dashes. On any other char it works, because it is meant to be used like that, but on HL, the GB seems "shorter", that's pretty strange.

[Epoqx]

bump

[Jasado]

Yeah, it looks like he was released with whatever parry tests they were running before release, so everyone else can abuse parries while he is denied even basic combat advantages. Your best bet is to parry cancel into offensive stance and go for a kick/caber toss 50/50 to land a stance heavy. We'll see the official stance soon on it all.

Also, even if you get the guard break, none of your heavies are guaranteed. All can be blocked. More reasoning for the explanation above. DON MUH GLASS, brother.

[Knight_Raime]

did you try this with someone else?
It could just be that Gladiator is considered a long ranged hero like goki or bushi.

[UbiJurassic]

Thanks for the feedback, Epoqx. The inclusion of gifs is particularly helpful. While I'm not sure if this is intended, I will be sure to forward your question and evidence over to the team.

[Epoqx]

Ok i'm adding this to the GB bugs... This needs a real fix.

http://imgur.com/rdVdxJ1

Resume : HL cannot punish with GB.

[RatedChaotic]

This happens on multiple heroes not just the highlander. On my Conq I'll parry and try to gb but its like they get pushed too far away after the parry and I gb the air then they gb me. Sometimes I'll get the gb other times I wont. Is that what your talking about? I noticed this months ago..if so and it sucks..

[vgrimr_J]

on also on top of all that he only gets a light after a gb

[Epoqx]

This happens on multiple heroes not just the highlander. On my Conq I'll parry and try to gb but its like they get pushed too far away and I gb the air then they gb me. Is that what your talking about?

It could be it too. I never noticed it on any other char, at least not at that level of inconsistency tho. The GB on the last link i shared was supposed to hit with any other char, that's gettin' kinda annoying !