Going PRO Day 1- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: KEY New Methods

[@greengus9925]

I’m not a competitive player, but it’s always interesting to see hardcore BT3 Vets and Fans figure out the puzzle.

[@James0nTheBeach]

Can't believe is so hard to find videos of someone with competitive knowledge, gj bro

[@malyman316]

What knowledge dude? You need to spend around 1 k hours in the game to actually talk about knowledge

[@gorillaX1944]

@@malyman316 Bro 😭 this ain’t tekken my man let’s be real here

[@gravytrain9530]

​@@gorillaX1944tekken 8 is one of the easiest tekkens to date.

[@Blickmouz]

​@gorillaX1944 it's dudes like you that keep this game on the ground it has so much potential comp wise

[@ricardocortes7088]

Wym bro the game ain't even out rofl

[@gamemincraft1234]

Probaboy the most insane thing I found in this game is you can perfect guard anything, and even counters too, and if your opponent reacts...its an endless chain.

[@alsimmons3567]

Sparking zero is so much fun but damn it’s got a pretty good skill gap. I wasn’t anticipating the timing to be so tight. Which is a good thing.

[@Arielelnoob115Z]

Fr? I think the timing is way more forgiving than bt3

[@luhyam]

@@Arielelnoob115Zi think so too. especially vanishing.

[@juansan2406]

@@luhyamI get what you mean but it is probably related to the higher framerate

[@Rupture_rl]

@@luhyam how do u vanish? because whenever im getting combod i can vanish to get behind them or idk how to do it

[@ShikiRyougi05]

​@@Rupture_rl Play the tutorials.

[@rahkage876]

Someone with good knowledge of the game, finally, im glad i found ur channel bro, because im basically learning this game from scratch 💯 the button inputs wud be even more solid

[@kdckicksbutt3461]

Yes button inputs would be extremely helpful

[@NeoGMedia]

Happy to have you here my brother. Thank you! Definitely throwing up the inputs next vid!

[@shermedout]

As someone who loved BT 3, has been playing XV2 for 8 years AND plays street fighter 6 in ranked… I’m glad I came across this video because unlike reviews that I’ve seen you’re talking about tech! Too many reviews are saying it’s button mashing and they keep trying to compare it to modern FGC games like SF, tekken, MK etc in regards to not having hit boxes or frame data in training mode … I don’t know what they were expecting but your video was exactly what I was hoping to come across… from what I see the training mode looks like it is more in depth than what I was expecting… learning about resource management, defensive tech, combo routes etc looks like it can optimized from the options you’ve shown (I paused the video a few times lol) i remember playing BT3 and learning that everyone had different moves and it’s not as simple as just pressing one button… I hope you upload more bro!!! We need this type content

[@AyeYAMII]

Super thorough throughout the video, you knew what you were talking about and were straight to the point. Will definitely be learning more from you, keep it up!

[@JM-tj5qm]

I'm suscribing, I want to be good at this game. And you are the first person that gave actual helpful tips.

[@yoshitsune5691]

Finally someone with tech 😂 definitely earned a sub my g

[@clutchracing2624]

Excited to be part of a community (sparking zero) from the beginning. I need help with this game and I am very much looking forward to your future content. Pumped to learn from the Vets. Earned my sub. Blessings 🙌

[@MrLegna34]

This game is everything the vets wanted it to be

[@Blaster9mm]

Exactly

[@rafaelataide5403]

The only issue I had with it was the death of free dash. Other than that, my expectations were met or exceeded. Beautifully done! I'm so hyped for this game, man!

[@LokiBeckonswow]

@@rafaelataide5403 it was nice I miss it too

[@chadafiy]

Except split screen

[@effortless4588]

​@chadafiy that's in the game

[@josephmartinez7961]

This game has surprising depth

[@tidianesimpson]

@NeoGodGoku Hey there. Not a pro player, but You can semi flank only with dragon rush (away from opponent) into dash ki blast(diagonal towards opponent, strict timing). Also if you’re in front of your opponent and quick ascend the dragon rush while holding forward you’ll end up behind them. Dragon rush is basically our new “free dash”. You can dragon rush to the left then quick ascend into a diagonally ki blasts dash to also semi flank your opponent. Dragon rush canceling is actually really good in this game. Hopefully the creator sees this and tries it out. I’ll try and upload an unlisted video for you if you need an example. :) Thanks. Happy fighting. Let’s build this meta together.

[@lemonfruit7015]

Na ur a goat for this

[@tidianesimpson]

@@lemonfruit7015 thank you. Just want to hero as much as possible. Personally my defensive needs help in this game hahaha. But it’s not stopping me from figuring out movement options.

[@tidianesimpson]

@@lemonfruit7015 I streamed early on twitch and explained movement more thoroughly if you want to check it out. I believe the stream will stay up for 12 hours. TidianeSimpson on twitch. Good luck :)

[@keshoncollins1284]

Definitely subscribed & I’m excited what this games brings ! Tournaments gonna be a blast win lose or draw just the fights gonna be insane this a game I don’t mind losing and having to spectate ! Always a learning experience

[@ken5040]

I haven’t played since the first on PS2 34 years old now played that when I was like 9 I had to spend over an hour in training just to get into the swing of things again, but I’d also dominated a couple ranked matches 😊 I think this game is gonna have a very strong future because it’s simple enough yet the skill ceiling is extremely high with all the different counters

[@EnveezArchive]

I’m glad you said learn the Z counter because ever since I couldn’t beat Vegito with fused Zamasu I’ve been practices that z counter for at least most of my time playing this game

[@samthemessiah9330]

Didn't even know about the double step in change until now. It is dangerous out here lmao

[@LaynaStambaugh]

Wasting a bar of ki to get behind someone when vanish attacking is so much easier is WILD

[@AYEANNI]

Easier but wayyy more predictable. I'm punishing vanish everytime

[@sinnerwrath]

what move u talking about?

[@LaynaStambaugh]

@@AYEANNI Fair enough. Maybe I'll try this out

[@wellnessandhealthexchange]

Finally somebody that knows what they are talkin about Preciate the vid great video looking forward to watching more

[@afewmil]

W pre tech can’t wait 4 tips all year from u

[@tobymahdi1842]

Was looking for something like this 🙏 Thank you boss!

[@dman9987]

You say to have fun and be creative but all my inner 10 year old knows is mash till I pass 😅😂

[@sersony2243]

Waiting for the standard edition rn but this really helps ngl. I wanna know some tech on how the game works and most of the people as u said just do autocombos and stuff. But thanks man! This helps a lot!

[@TengokuEXE]

If you're looking for ways to get behind the opponent faster, I found that you can Dragon Dash away while close to opponent. So from there, you quickly press [Away Dragon Dash > Z Burst Dash]. It feels kinda janky, like you're not supposed to be able to do this.

[@yab98rd61]

You kinda did it but when you explain the combos in depht it would be nice to know what buttons to click exactly. Appreciate the content :)

[@ss3chaos]

Bro!! Let’s run it like old times!!

[@shar3267]

i wanna see u on ranked man 🙏🙏

[@NeoGMedia]

Currently number #9 on the leaderboards my brother. Going to do a ranked stream tomorrow most likely

[@shar3267]

@@NeoGMedia cracked. who's ur mains?

[@majidconteh1870]

@@NeoGMediaare you streaming on twitch?

[@MirageUchiha]

_DAYS‽‽_ _How were you so lucky my guy?_ _Collector's Edition came in early? Mom & Pop shop? Etc._

[@karurosu4121]

digital buyers got 3 days of early access

[@kikyo3240]

Thank you: perfet competitive description.

[@Vaimm]

Hey, can you do a video of all the important tech you have learned and the counter mechanics with the buttons inputs or something visually showing how to do it. I am more of a visual learner and i have been gettkng cooked in story mode since i keep forgetting how and when to use z counter perception etc.

[@Sullivynn]

Honestly my down fall is those short dashes, I constantly zip around and kill my ki. Also super counters my goodness.

[@SupahPlayaz]

yo get on that sparking zero bro!

[@Notaytchannel-i4v]

I shall follow your journey. My journey sadly will be delayed.

[@md23beast]

I’m loving the game like crazy I would love to see you stream and play ranked I’m so happy we finally get to play this been waiting a long time

[@BlackeyeV]

Appreciate the help! Looking forward to the new knowledge.

[@brandobarz3549]

I have been waiting for this vid! need you to put me on!!!

[@tidianesimpson]

UPDATE!!! Sparking Zero has a combo meter damage limit. Varies by character. This means performing infinites or long combo strings leading into a blast 1 or 2, will result in capped damage or opponents falling out of combos. To maximize damage we need to *reset* the combo meter. There are a couple of ways that work, more to come, all are risky and involve mind games against an opponent in disadvantage. To reset the combo meter have to: 1.) drop your combo. 2.) End your combo with a finisher (smash attack or blast move). Boat moves will rest neutral and smash attacks will send opponent to the chase phase. All methods have been tested while behind my opponent and against CPU set to guard or movement settings.

[@tidianesimpson]

1.) when meter is about to be full press square 2 or 3 times and let you opponent out of hitstun (This is best done after performing a “lift strike” and then pressing triangle) Follow up responses: - Dragon dash away from opponent then z-Burst Dash - Quick ascend then z-burst dash - Quick descend (airborne only) then z-burst dash - Side step - Dragon dash away from opponent (while grounded) short dash towards opponent, jump, z-burst dash - Dragon dash away from opponent (while grounded) short dash towards opponent, jump, dragon dash towards opponent (while holding forward on the analog stick) *must be behind opponent after jump to perform dragon dash* These options are a response to an opponent coming out of hit stun and turning around with a defensive option ie guard, perception, guard grab, step- in sway etc. For opponents who attack out of hit stun different options man need to be chosen or a shift in execution timing may be necessary. Sometimes z-burst dash will need to be canceled into a block or sonic sway if opponent starts attacking.

[@tidianesimpson]

Best option for opponents in scenario 1: - Attack after hit stun - Attack then teleport - Use skill like barrier, wild sense, after image or instant transmission - Match quick ascend/descend. Mimic which ever we chose (doing so will cancel our z-burst dash because opponent will be in front of us) *if at any time the opponent chose the opposite option (we quick ascended and they quick descended) then we can get a free blast rush attack that will hit the opponent (if they are facing you hold forward and right or left. If you’re behind them hold down on the analog stick for the blast rush to connect) - Dash or fly away

[@tidianesimpson]

If you choose to finish your combo with a blast 1 or 2 you can follow up depending on what the results are: Downed on the ground: z-burst dance while they get up to end up behind them If there falling from the sky: (if airborne) quick descend, then dragon dash towards them and circle them as the get up. Can also end with a quick ascend to charge ki. There are so many options that you’ll need to test with your own character. These are just concepts to follow up to start a new combo.

[@tidianesimpson]

If you choose to finish your combo with a smash attack (charged) you can: - Dragon dash (in this case ours the X button) and prolong your dash until your opponent falls or ends up breaking their fall. *if this happens dragon dash holding forward or press triangle as they’re about to break their fall to do a flying maneuver.* (Results should be that you end up behind them as they break their fall) - Can also finish combo with vanishing also and repeat the process - Press circle to hit them down to the ground and then z-burst dash if they break their fall or ascend and use blast 2 rush attack (this can be achieved by pressing triangle instead of circle and holding down, circle is the safer option because it can’t be countered Non charged smash attacks will put you in a similar situation as scenario one. Reference scenario as if you hit the opponent with square 2-3 times and then follow accordingly. Thanks y’all :)

[@Godcomedyyyy]

Definitely gonna need a setting video for battle assist don’t wanna limit myself by accident lol

[@GainStop]

Awesome tips sir thank you

[@Locii97]

I've somewhere in between loving this game and complete rage!! I used to play on the Wii and my skill is not translating. Beerus is kicking my ass. BUT ITS SO COOL!!

[@rpgace_3870]

Yo, please post more of this game!! Love it

[@ShortLifeHax]

*wrong Z counter is still in game, Super Counter + Z-counter, it's all in the Advanced Counters.*

[@Schoo_Schoo]

Thanks this is just what i needed 🎉

[@pureniku]

Just subbed liked I’m really enjoying it bro I’m thinking of switching from classic controls to the other it’s a bit more difficult doing the counters and stuff on there well for me it is but yeah I played the game I was in the training mode for 1hr learning all the basics lol. But I’m set on getting good in this game competitive-wise

[@sethtone8634]

Thanks for the video.... last dbz game i played was xenoverse... and button mashing like that will get you beat on easy mode 😂

[@pasticle]

super counter can i just hold up and press X to counter when i havr to, or i need to do both imputs at the same time?

[@tankman2715]

Whats a good way to train my reaction speed?!I’m sooo slow at reacting to my opponents hits! Or when I get a good hit in I forget to do a follow up attack and miss out on a combo! Or do I just constantly play the game and it’ll come naturally?!

[@ST-online]

I think the first thing people should do is get used to the pace of the game if you cant keep up with whats going on, on screen youre going to struggle

[@lancesterling8447]

Smash attacks? You mean chain attacks or rush chain attacks. You have anywhere from 3 to 4. Smash attacks require holding square.

[@intangibletv7014]

Can you do a tutorial of the first combo you did at the beginning of the video?

[@Blickmouz]

Hey bro youre goated for this video please keep em coming. You think you could add a controller overlay so we can see what youre pressing along with the gameplay?

[@NeoGMedia]

Thank you brother! Definitely going to have a controller overlay next video

[@The25thWanderer]

Thank you bro Appreciate this guide!

[@MajinStrach]

I was playing with the up dash>Z dash but i think raw dogging it wont go well for long. I think this game the depth will be in how we disguise our plays

[@actuallydarmusic]

Great vid my brother

[@HollidayseasonGaming]

Thank u 🙏🏽 for all the insight

[@cliff__]

Are you playing on standard or classic controls? And how do you feel about both of them?

[@HeroesLeftInMan]

Never grasped the concepts of BT3, but I used to rock house at Budokai 3. Wish I knew how to play this game proper because I seem to just spam sparking mode to win in single player.

[@AYEANNI]

Ngl I'm A rank already in ranked and I still have to spam sparking in single player. Single player content in this game is unbalanced on purpose, big reason they sell power ups in the shop

[@HeroesLeftInMan]

@@AYEANNI Ahh. So I shouldn't feel bad cheesing with infinite combos in sparking mode over and over

[@AYEANNI]

@HeroesLeftInMan yeah LOL honestly I think it's super valid. Like the Vegeta fight against Frieza and Goku vs Great Ape Vegeta are super hard for no reason. But they just succumb to super spam. It's like up close they're the best players ever but you can camp them lmao

[@baddy3029]

Great video, subscribed for the great tips (no diddy). I only have little experience playing bt3 as a kid, playing sz this morning was great. One thing to keep in mind is that the auto-guard kind of restrains you from doing z-counter because it gives priority to defense, so you should definitely toggle off all the assists except for the recovery one

[@baddy3029]

It was pretty difficult to consistently get it with the assists. You might wanna do a settings video explaining the best button set-ups, I would definitely look forward to it; anyway great video looking forward to some community tournaments

[@Sxkariya]

I wanna know how u combo consistently could u tell us the buttons ur pressing?

[@JAM-MALLy]

U taught me a lot thank u!

[@chancefranklin3062]

For the next vid could u put the buttons that you are pressing please when explaining. It’s hard for me to follow because I don’t understand the sequence

[@ElishaUnderscore]

finding a good match in sparking zero is so hard, either i get bodied or its way too easy for me

[@alexthegreat1233]

Can you do a video dedicated to defensive tec? I've been through the training but the "foward stick plus a button" counter is rough to get down. Any tips?

[@ZootboiK1]

U should've explain what buttons to press for the moves

[@grapplermalegrindset5827]

Raging blast OST, nice

[@ZayModz]

Do you know if you can change the beam clash to spamming a single button, without having to time the button right?

[@God.Of.Shadows]

How are u doing those extensions on ultra instinct?? I can only extend like 2 times when u push em away and go back in but your doing it back to back how?? . I'm a like and sub

[@AYEANNI]

Make sure to not re-use the same smash attack. You gotta use all the directions

[@Kyo_44]

What do u think abt the old settings at a competitive lvl ? I used to play it but I see that nobody really play with classic settings

[@NeoGMedia]

Standard all the way

[@Kyo_44]

@@NeoGMedia why

[@vaporized55]

So is it like really complex??? This is my first bt game and i feel like im just button mashing and struggle to do simple things

[@lucifercampbell7520]

How tf are you vanishing, I haven’t figured that shit out yet😭😂

[@Vyo1983]

This is my first ever off this type of Game. Can someone explain to me what makes a good character? Other than the DP assigned to it? Can you see stats like damage, defence, speed or anything? Or is it just pick what looks cool and learn the basic Game mechanics. I am kinda lost what to pick

[@maxtheracoonyt3960]

DP doesn’t determine how good a character is, it just shows how much starting damage they will deal, how much starting health they have, and if they have a unique passive. Those things raise dp character dp. To determine if a character is really good, you want to look at their movement speed, combo speed, blast 1, blast 2, and their specials, as well as their rush attacks like rolling hammer. For example, Base GT Goku is pretty good because he has afterimage strike and afterimage strike is really good. He’s also pretty fast as well and has a good combo speed. But his rush combos aren’t that good which in my opinion places him in mid tier

[@Kahfjdkaj]

​@@maxtheracoonyt3960 but you can turn lil gt goku i to Ssj4 wich is pretty cool I think

[@AYEANNI]

Pick who you want but weaker characters are usually 1 dimensional and rely on gimmicks. I main Nappa who's low tier, I have to use my Bulk Up and Saiyan Pride power ups over my supers because my supers have minimal confirms and I benefit the most from throwing hands

[@BabyLockjaw]

Imma keep trying bro but right now everything I do is in slow motion 😂😂

[@TheActionTourist]

You have a 100k+ channel voice

[@NeoGMedia]

That means a lot! Thank you so much. Happy to have you here on the channel!

[@ix_9_ix]

Can you do a combo fundamental guide. I heard that most combos in this game are not true and you can get out of

[@hyperredabouguie1813]

Genuine question you seem like somebody who played bt3 well but are all the combos from bt3 back to sparking zero ?

[@NeoGMedia]

They are pretty similar, but entirely the same. If you’ve played BT3, you’re definitely going to have an easier time adjusting to this game

[@RDD756]

i think the short dash messes with my muscle memory too much, i press it too much and lose ki lol gotta get used to that

[@nicklez01]

You said "master the Z counter" but never got into the "why" of it. That kinda took me out of it a bit. I hope you can explain what it is and what it does, why would I want to master it other than just taking your word.

[@malachimabson]

What controls are you using? Standard or classic

[@Preboo0]

Had a base Goku vegeta future trunks vs a Gokublack vegeta goku squad in ranked. We never used supers just a pure fist fight, was so much fun. Have already done 100+ matches Love this game

[@HeavyMetalLink05]

How do you Z Counter?

[@Exentum]

By pressing up+square

[@Bauowow]

Short dash forward jump and short dash behind them

[@Swiiss63]

Is it me or you could z dash up and down? By double tapping ascend or descende?

[@j12dn]

can you do a video on how to get out of being back to oppenent whilst they are rushing?

[@NeoGMedia]

Z-Counter(Super counter) is the method to get out of this!

[@Kyo_44]

​@NeoGMedia is the guard button at the good moment ?

[@caseyrogers935]

How do you Z counter? What button is that?

[@Joystik718]

Do you prefer classic or standard controls?

[@NeoGMedia]

Standard for me always

[@Polyglotz]

Guys, I am playing early access and the “story mode” is difficult AF

[@MrTrash.]

I never played any of the original games, but i have mad 2d fighting game experience, and i want to become a competitive player for this game if you have any friend yt that cover this game please itd be a great help! Thank you!

[@Kiasty]

Are you playing with classic or standard controls?

[@NeoGMedia]

Standard controls are the best imo

[@Kiasty]

@@NeoGMedia yeah I was originally playing on classic then switched to standard and its so much easier to dodge and guard. This is my first arena fighter well first fighting game.

[@kiyoshisan9425]

Will br playing it on Friday 😊❤️

[@KidJaydenENY]

TAP IN

[@rileyanastas849]

If Im getting attacked in the back for can I still Z counter because it feels like I just get hit with 20 hit combo

[@lemonfruit7015]

U have to super counter

[@ahmadafzal1918]

Do we have bt2/3 bgms and osts?

[@NetzachEnjoyer]

Game isn't even out yet this is insane work

[@uaresick2097]

lol...

[@BlockchainFiananceandvalue]

I have said i will be the no.1 player on this game.. watch out for wash man jones! get ready to get WASHED!

[@TheGundamental]

Are you using Standard Controls?

[@NeoGMedia]

Yes!

[@Vaimm]

How do you hit they up and down

[@247_E]

Bro is playing ssj4 and mastered UI goku 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dolphin-studio]

Your comment screams ignorance. Also it's not mastered UI it's complete.

[@247_E]

@@dolphin-studio your comment screams basement dweller 🤣

[@tomoyaokazaki4632]

please make videos on how to get good

[@steezuschrist0999]

That auto combo vanish has to take at least some ki :(

[@lowkeydivine7949]

bro i need that gojeta combo😭😭😭