How To Play Session ( Complete Tutorial )

[@mello-sesh]

Thanks your vids have helped me so much in 3 days my game has improved a great deal mate

[@jaccostello8382]

Honestly just like the vid he put in more effort into this vid than I have seen any KZbinr before, timestamps and every single setting on what they say, mean, and do.

[@idelta_vengeance4768]

Been a huge skaterXL player since it came out as beta. Always heard trash about Session by skaterXL player i’ve watched like 5 of your video today and .. im switching to Session right now!

[@JLNightmare]

Yeah it sucks that the SXL community constantly shit on Session cause they didn’t personally like it as much as Skater XL. Just because someone doesn’t like something as much doesn’t mean it’s trash. Anyways, hope you enjoy the game :)

[@TH3M00NMAN]

Session imho is way better in every way over Skater XL. It might have a learning curve but I prefer games with challenge that’s not just easy. Absolutely loving this game and even moreso since the latest update. Best Skateboard game on the market currently

[@idelta_vengeance4768]

@@TH3M00NMAN hell yeah! Its hard and challenging but once you get it its the best fucking game ever

[@leroy-drums]

A little feature I also noticed: if you double tap 'Y' to get back on your board the character will go into switch stance :)

[@boosthack7915]

Good lookin out bro.

[@eliudmedellin671]

Bro, I had a really hard time getting use to the manual catch settings, but it gives you a feeling of real skate progression, loving this game so far, great video JL!

[@Skateandcreate9]

Seems a lot more similar to XL than i was told to believe. Thanks for this. Excited to get the game September 22nd!

[@charlespresley5596]

I loaded up this game for the first time and was STRUGGGGGGGLING. I'm coming from Skater XL, so it's similar but the mechanics take a bit to get used to. This video was extremely helpful. Thanks.

[@JLNightmare]

Another really useful video would be the one where I break down why Garrett Ginner couldn’t grind :)

[@kaosimian]

Just picked this up ahead of the official release, and wanted to say thanks for going through the settings in so much detail. Really helpful.

[@nftwmusic]

I am JUST in time, was trying to find music from the game and came across a brand new video. Stick to session you’re one of the only consistent content creators for it.

[@itsagabe]

I second this. It frustrates me that most KZbinrs focus so heavily on Skater XL. Not meaning to start a discussion on which is the best skate game, but personally, I prefer Session and I'd like more content around it.

[@JLNightmare]

If I had more time, I would be playing both haha (but playing session a lot more)

[@nftwmusic]

JL Nightmare I personally enjoy session more because it has that OG skate aesthetic and for a from-the-ground-up game from the physics to the animation, it is phenomenal, especially knowing how small the team is. I really hope this game gets the love it deserves and Xbox sales should accelerate the process. Can’t wait to sesh on Wednesday, played trial so many times I’ve got my controls perfect but this tutorial really helps, the polejam tip was one I didn’t know haha.

[@jacobleiser9874]

This is one of the best tutorials ive seen on these new skate games, good work bro. I had learned some new shit i didnt even know about an ive been playin this game for a while

[@PoppySquidJr]

This is huge and should be incredibly helpful for all the new players, especially on Xbox. Now I can just send this to anyone asking for help 😉

[@leoparafuso6367]

I been playing all day, got say this game is fire. May seem hard at first but after a day of playing I skate as smooth as a waxed ledge.

[@Erocks301]

The triggers to steer has been my biggest hurtle when it comes to getting used to this game but yo they have done a wonderful job with how creative and stylish you can be. All the little details and settings help so much. Thanks for making this video. It has shed some light on things I was curious about and things I hasn't even yet thought of. Cheers.

[@licsergiotejada]

Amazing tutorial bro, I've just realized how complex these controls have become; a few months ago, when I started playing it, I thought it was difficult but now for new players the learning curve will be a little bit harder... Still worth every single minute learning it, it's impressive how one gets familiar to the controls and you can feel them like an extension of yourself and eventually most of the inputs for basic and medium tricks are almost like reflex to do! This is why the original controls are better than the legacy. Thanks for all your amazing videos, have been following you since a few months, wishing to play with your character in session, JL. Peace.

[@camelfetus1812]

This game taught me how to ollie bc it’s so realistic with the foot placement. This also applies to other tricks you may want to learn.

[@ramiro000]

Extremely in-depth, even for the more experienced, there is always something new to learn! Big props for making the definitive tutorial for Session!

[@itsagabe]

Oh, an updated controls guide! AND IT'S ALMOST 50MIN LONG! As a non-skater, I sure need this. I've been practicing a few tricks based on the trick list available in-game, but this is very nice for reference. Thanks a bunch! Putting this on my playlist. Looking forward to having you in the game!

[@kRazyyyyyyy]

welcome all the new guys to the game and enjoy ur session :D best skate game

[@mbud-325]

This game is everything I’ve ever asked out of skate

[@nouh3053]

Idk about best yet, it’s not nearly finished enough. Skater XL is ahead but I’m amped to see where this game goes. I see it complimenting tech skating rlly well

[@Vomitbukkake]

Skating like a stiff stickman is siiiick 🙄

[@urbanumbra6170]

Noah Springer what breaks sxl for me is how shitty the game looks and how little vanilla content there is. I think the only difference is in sxl u get a little more control and dolphin flips

[@JLNightmare]

Fun fact: you Can Dolphin flip in session. Right now it only works with auto catch turned on (it used to work with manual catch but it wasn’t quite ready so they disabled it for manual temporally)

[@DagobahDude87]

Damn thorough video. This game grows on you. Has more to offer than XL.

[@jumbo4billion]

Around the 35th minute my brain broke and can't understand words anymore. This vid might be the densest slab of information of all time, good work

[@2BDRaven]

Lmao "Dense slab of information".

[@JLNightmare]

My mouth started to break while recording this video :p

[@peesydrummer9212]

i appreciate this so much. it must have taken a while to make. i’ve been super excited to play this on xbox. i played the demo and i loved it so much but i still don’t have the best idea on how the controls work. thanks for this

[@JLNightmare]

yeah long process making these kinds of videos cause you have to make sure you cover everything and explain things correctly. but its 1000% worth it :) the 2 hour demo isnt nearly enough time to get used to everything this game offers, im excited to see the console players enjoy Session as much as the PC players have :)

[@oldgregg86.]

I really hope they add online free skate. Have 20-30 people in a lobby and just do what you want or skate spots together.

[@lndv]

50 minute tutorial, what a record

[@JLNightmare]

fryed I never expected it to be 50 minutes hahaha I thought “ok my first tutorial on session was 12 minutes.. the updated one might be like 25 minutes”.. man was I wrong lol

[@capberganza]

Im new to skate games, this is my first one, its been hard to learn to be honest but the game is sick, when you land all your trick in a line, thats fucking dope

[@ESG151]

Very extensive! Thank you for this. There is a ton of potential in this game but wrapping one's head around it can be a challenge

[@letsplayclassicgames5024]

If you play on legacy controls you are robbing yourself of the full experience. Although not at first, I prefer the triggers now to control direction. It's amazing how far they have gotten with this and it's still in Pre Alpha, makes you wonder what 1.0 will be like. I'm really not getting all the hate Session is getting. I am stacking clips like crazy just in Chattam Towers alone. Although some things take time to get smoothly, I have not failed to make any line or trick that I have wanted in this game. It's not skate, you gotta work for it. I would have gladly played 60, but for 20 we are getting a heck of a game already. Support both games, we are already seeing that EA is churning out another Skate game, they ignored the demand for years and only after how far Session and XL have came and the hype around both games. I am almost certain it will fall very short of what these two games will have to offer. If Session is not up to your standards for being at the stage in development it's in (especially with how small the team is) you aren't living in reality. Thanks JL for the great tutorial, this is a wealth of information to help anyone new to the game, you definitely answered several questions for me.

[@EymSmiley]

Couldnt have said it any better myself.

[@sean_69]

Skate 4 will be light years ahead of this game but that’s okay because it’s being developed by a Triple A studio

[@letsplayclassicgames5024]

@@sean_69 but will it be? At this point theres no need to call Skate 4 anything other than the typical EA cash grab. Fans begged for another game for almost a decade only to fall on deaf ears. And let's face it, Skate 1 was the pure vision that was slowly diluted with each sequel. Not saying that skate 2 and 3 were bad, but with each game came a feeling of something missing, it didnt feel pure like the first game. The added features were nice, but the maps were pretty disappointing. Create a park was the only thing that kept Skate 3 alive in my personal opinion. I dont think the passion will be there like it is with XL and Session, theres no need for EA to reimagine the skate series and make it better than Session or Skater XL. I hope I'm wrong, but I imagine Skate 4 will be another mediocre map with a few new features. They already have a fan base why do they need to break their backs to re-revolutionize the realistic skate game genre. Like I said I really hope I'm wrong and you are right, but I honestly just dont see it being that much better or advanced than Skater Xl or Session.

[@darthsnarf]

At this point I think both groups of gamers can agree, fuck ea and whatever cash grab they come out with next.

[@ipareidolia]

Just got the game and this is super helpful. I’m pretty much set on learning with your settings. No point in playing the easy way imo. I was getting unmotivated because I was struggling so much. Now I see why it was so hard for me. I just need to practice what I learned here and I know I’ll love this game in no time

[@josh6795]

amazing video i love the effort you deserve way more support

[@NacorBarrios]

This game it's wonderful because im sucks the same in real life that's while playing it. I love it XD Thanks for your tutorial, there's so helpful.

[@lennong89]

Just bought this, learning curve is heaaavy haha

[@SxSxG666]

Keep up the good tutorials. The game is awesome. It really feels like skating.

[@explosionguy23]

Thank you for the explanations on the spinning controls. I have a bunch of time in the game but I just couldn't wrap my head around how to actually control your spins in any of the modes. I didn't know you could control your spins with the sticks or by stopping a spin with the other trigger. Really helpful tips!

[@JLNightmare]

Glad i was able to help :)

[@DopeBass]

frickin awesome content bro! you are a good dude and this is appreciated!

[@ReaperessRogue]

I finally got Session and it is amazing. Thanks so much!

[@JLNightmare]

You’re welcome :) glad you’re enjoying it!

[@andrestavera3482]

I love how you labeled every part of the vid i had to sub

[@kackscheie9769]

Thanks so much man, I started playing yesterday and I'm not a native English speaker, so some settings were really hard for me to understand. Now I can really go for it! Great video, liked and subscribed :)

[@TheDarthRoacho]

HOLY SHIT THANK YOU FOR THIS. I love this game, but there are some things that just aren't explained and very frustrating to find out how to do it. Godsend bro. 🙏

[@benadams7244]

Hey does deck size change the feel?

[@Seb_6_6]

Great work man, smooth talk. Everything clear thanks

[@samuellemieux7409]

Literally hated the game before watching your tutorial Thanks dude so helpful!

[@notch7751]

Thanks, this video was helpful - *thumbs up*

[@thiagocoppola4957]

Nice thx a lot, stoked to see you as a playable char in session ^^

[@samelliott259]

is there a setting for bail sensitivity so i dont fall off even when i brush past a curb or ledge etc even when going slow ? just a bit frustrating while i get used to controls

[@JLNightmare]

No bail settings. Just gotta try not to crash for now haha

[@IBeChubbz]

Petition to forgo any tutorial they were already implementing and just show this video in its entirety when you first boot session.

[@JLNightmare]

Hahahaha but then you’ll miss out on Donovan Strain’s commentary

[@IBeChubbz]

@@JLNightmare Ay that's true. How about we meet in the middle and get both of you to do it lol

[@JLNightmare]

i told the devs about your idea and they laughed and joked " we will just have a 2 hour tutorial after the 48 minute video " haha

[@IBeChubbz]

@@JLNightmare Sounds perfect! I will await my royalty check for this ingenious idea and look forward to seeing my name in the credits haha

[@ImBlackIvy]

I got skater xl and session for months now. Both are both unique in their own way

[@JLNightmare]

100%, they have their own styles and both are fun to play

[@gurlplease8794]

@@JLNightmare 1

[@Crazyayy]

omg that music change tip..... ily bro

[@lukaradic4703]

Idk if its just me but i think just from the Look of this Game this looks so much better than Skater xl even though the Animations are way cleaner and the Overall Game is more finished but im so stoked to see what Session is going to be in the Future. I feel like this is the Realistic Skate Game we all Wanted graphic whise and How u set up your feet before a trick its the Little Things, so much Potential. Also Great content Love Ur Videos

[@lanceuppercut6168]

Thanks for the vid, great rundown on all the options and what they do.

[@JLNightmare]

You’re welcome. Since the new update there has been more tutorial videos with new features so be sure to check those out too

[@nomodz4real]

this wonderfully detailed and exploratory tutorial: all the nice things me: Wait! you can tap to push faster/harder XD

[@JLNightmare]

Another note that’s not in here, while off your board you can double tap Y to get on your board Goofy. A single tap to get on the board regular ;)

[@nomodz4real]

@@JLNightmare dude, that's epic

[@marvelleonline]

1:50 they still didn't add this animation in version 1.0 lmao... Also they should mocap a run off bail. Nobody flies toward the pavement shoulders first if they hit a pebble or the curb itself...

[@_Krush]

Very good information in this. Thanks a lot!

[@XxthebledinbedxX838]

Love your content man, you made me get sessions.

[@missphitts]

I'm absolutely over the moon excited for this game to come out on PS4. It's just looks so damn fun!!

[@zro2gon]

It's the year of skateboarding games! Long overdue.

[@fullyfb3847]

Yooo thank you for this! Can't wait to play on Xbox tomorrow

[@inkjazz]

All the kids screaming this game is trash haven't played Skater XL without mods. Without the physics mods, I pick Session. With them, Skater XL. Still not sure what the actual 1.0 release of both games will be like, so plenty of time to change things up.

[@DorienKalifornia]

thank you for this video, you’ve earned yourself a new sub ;)

[@montage-zf9jl]

Love your vids and keep up the good work

[@Gnome_Ramone]

Just an opinion, but I tried legacy on session bc like many others, I was coming from skate. Took a moment to try the game’s default controls, and they add so much to the experience of the game.

[@giorgostrc6878]

Nice work! Pretty in depth.

[@mazor13]

wow trick relative input is what I was doing in my brain and missing tricks because visually the inputs didn't make sense. Thanks man.

[@invanityofficial]

If you come from the skate series just play legacy and it’s much easier for turning and tricks. And for all the other settings you want to change you can do that

[@tvthagod7705]

I found out if you double tap Y you get on your board in switch.

[@JLNightmare]

Yeah it was something I had forgot to mention in this old video hahaha but glad people are figuring it out. Can’t wait to remake this video with all the updated stuff in Session

[@Steezealways]

Why can't I Ollie after I ollie after a while

[@JLNightmare]

Disable Big drip landing if you haven’t already.

[@dylanryan4145]

This game though 🔥

[@coverton]

My guy! Love the tutorial, I bet it will significantly help out all the new people coming in, very thorough. I hope they get the board control nailed down soon. I desperately want to use manual catch, but I can't get my faux front flips to work with it the same as with auto catch. Sad panda 🐼

[@raptrz_]

I DIED laughing when i saw that dude do a whole 360 with his legs LMAO

[@V4Vendetti]

Dude thank you for this so much! I'm struggling with getting grinds to connect.

[@JLNightmare]

you'll get the hang of it :) turn casual grind mode on till you get used to everything

[@V4Vendetti]

@@JLNightmare I was trying to avoid making it too easy in fear of getting too used to it. Maybe you're right ill give it a shot until I get really comfortable.

[@confusir9740]

Super helpful, thanks dude, great vid

[@fernandozarate6077]

Thanks bro! Amazing tutorial! ✌🏼

[@cybersymptom6125]

Thanks a lot 4 this!

[@JLNightmare]

You’re welcome :)

[@smowned]

Really good and helpful video! Thank you very much!

[@Zahvalan5173]

THANK YOU FOR THIS BRO. I was playing on hardcore and couldn't customize my settings. now i see i should have been on CUSTOM (duh).

[@aheartonfire7191]

I hope they tighten the responsivness when turning on Xbox, because it’s kinda late. Other than that, it’s awesome! Oh and pushing, to me it has to be 3 pushes to go faster and 7 to get to full speed because it seemed slow to me.

[@aheartonfire7191]

Fear I meant like the get up and go part is slow, even when spamming, really fun game and I can’t wait to play more lol

[@MasonStorme_]

I have reverts on ground off. Lol. I accidentally revert way to often.

[@zipnone1996]

I lowered the revert sensitivity, that helps

[@JLNightmare]

i dont even know how i play with the sensitivity so high haha just gotta be gentle with the movements. but yeah lower sensitivity way down so you can keep the setting on :P

[@MasonStorme_]

JL Nightmare I never really need it on. Lol. As long as I can revert on landing I’m good. Lol

[@BobLeeeSwaggga]

amazing video my man thumbs up!

[@joeyparkhill8751]

I'm new to Session so I haven't gotten to see all the features yet. But I'd like to see a Trick Analyzer on the screen like in Skate 3 for people who have disabilities like Myself as I am autistic.

[@JLNightmare]

pause the game, go to Experimental then turn on Trick Display :)

[@joeyparkhill8751]

@@JLNightmare oh seriously? I didnt see that. thanks!

[@DarrenE1991]

@@JLNightmare on xbox this isn't there. Just got the game last night on series x and wish it was there.

[@JLNightmare]

Oh yeah!!! Xbox has an earlier build (1.0.0.31) and pc / Ps has the build with Liptricks (1.0.0.32) man… this release was so sloppy :( really sorry for you Xbox players getting such a bad experience

[@chuckspf1555]

So helpful!Got this game a week ago and wasn’t having a good go at it.Now I’m on the right path.Subscribed!Keep it up!

[@ooogbilly]

This was super helpful, thank you

[@groovefiend25]

the hero we needed

[@JR-mr1tw]

Hey man are all these tips still relevant for a new player who just bought on ps5?

[@JLNightmare]

Most of them are still relevant like the basic controls of how things work, but the game has changed a lot since this video

[@cody1016]

That's fire how by the time in the video it says what ur talking about in vid that's dope hope it stays

[@JLNightmare]

Yeah I set it up to be that way so people can find the topic they are looking for :)

[@cody1016]

@@JLNightmare yea that's fire man everyone should use that and this vid gonna be so helpful tonight or midnight can't wait catching the board my biggest problem knowing wat foot to use messes with me lol.......and I hope down the line we are able to change how to catch ur foot like maybe click in the stick that makes more sense to my head haha

[@zipnone1996]

Colossal effort, thanks dude

[@fallofmanbrand]

great video you deserve more subscribers

[@OBnice777]

crazy how this game and skater xl feels like your skating.

[@sickoblat]

i need help. I have a pc and only have a keyboard , when i try running session on the bottom when i wanna press continue it says you need to press A on a controller but don’t have one

[@JLNightmare]

This game requires a controller to play. The whole game is based on using the analog sticks to control your feet. It does say that you need a controller for this game on the steam page :p However… if you REALLY want to play this game with a keyboard and mouse… I have a tutorial that shows you how.. however, it’s very awkward to play this with keyboard and you don’t have sensitivity for turning, rotations, flip and scoop speed.. etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5fNmHaHmtKAeNU

[@sickoblat]

@@JLNightmare Thank you!

[@adsr3870]

I really don't get it. When I play Session, it just doesn't look like this. Feet clipping through board, board clipping through ground, etc. How does an older version look better than a newer version...? This looks super realistic while mine just looks like a buggy mess. Like that bug at 11:50 is pretty much just every other landing for me.

[@Bollibompa]

Do you have automatic catch on?

[@mintsandwiches]

Super helpful. Thank you

[@FacundoComix]

If you have the board in your hands and you double tap Y you'll get on the board switch (I don't know if it works on goofy stance)

[@JLNightmare]

i knew there was something i forgot to mention in the video! damn it lmao

[@gano101]

Super useful video, nice one mate.

[@guii5041]

i really want to know how to pass the manual tutorial in this game because I feel like I'm just stuck.

[@JLNightmare]

This video should help you pass the first part of the missions kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfXqImEe9ybiqs

[@JaydepoolMusic]

ok so what does a frontside 180 and backside 180 fall into so i know where to go in this . the update that took away all the gear is forcing me to no longer actual just enjoy the casual game play

[@JLNightmare]

regular stance FS 180 is counter clockwise, Regular BS 180 is Clockwise. Goofy stance FS 180 is Clockwise, Goofy BS 180 is counter clockwise. i have a bunch of videos that go over every challenge in the game and have the controller overlay in the corner so you can see how its done. First video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jNkKeBjtCNnNU you can also do Historical challenges, weekly challenges and daily challenges to get money. there is a way to mod the game to have everything unlocked again. This video will show you how to mod Session, and at the timestamp 6.31, i show you how to get all your stuff back kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrYq6d4l918oLs OR there is a way you can get infinite money very easily, follow this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqvOnH2YataoZtE

[@fishfart5665]

In order to rotate, do you have to press the trigger before actually popping the board? It's impossible to control how much you actually want to rotate, and late 180's aren't possible to do.

[@JLNightmare]

If you press trigger before popping you’ll do a wined up before rotating and spin faster. If you press the trigger after you’ll do a normal 180 or 360. Do do a late 180 you can Ollie, use the stick to turn your body then double tap trigger to rotate the rest of the way. I recommend using Pressure input so you can control how much you spin. Takes getting used to but it’s much better

[@HankJNewman]

Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@JLNightmare]

You’re welcome :)

[@rambam791]

I learnt alot, thanx bruv. [subbed 4 sure]

[@JLNightmare]

Glad the video helped! :) happy skating

[@Alvaro_GG3]

Why dont you use Ea Skate Controls?

[@JLNightmare]

Cause honestly I never really liked those controls. Even when Skate came out I wasn’t a fan. Having dual stick control is much more realistic and feels way more natural

[@charleslefou3728]

just wow! thanks mate that amazing

[@zackrowberry9799]

Thanks this helped heaps 😃

[@yoavgreenberg9967]

Love the video, is there a way to do a really extreme front/back foot catch?

[@JLNightmare]

not yet

[@yoavgreenberg9967]

@@JLNightmare oh 😕 but can you in skater XL?

[@JLNightmare]

Yeah you can change where your legs are in the air

[@raspeusxl]

is it possible to do grabs in legacy mode, and how do I do them on either difficulty

[@JLNightmare]

No, it’s not possible to do grabs with legacy controls. Legacy has limitations and is only meant to help transition people from Skate to Session. The way you do grabs with the Session controls (left foot right foot Or Front Foot Back Foot), you enable Grabs in Experimental, then while in the air, hold either left or right bumper and push either Left or Right stick in a direction (left side of the controller controls left had, right side of the controller controls right hand) so example: regular stance nosegrab - hold left bumper, push left stick Up. However, couple things to note: Grabs are pretty unfinished in this version so they don’t work well. Grabs are also being cut from 1.0 because they don’t have the time and staff to work on them in time for 1.0 release (just because they are cut from September update does not mean they are cut forever) And Legacy controls are being removed in September since these aren’t intended Session controls. They have lots of limitations in what tricks you can do and they are another game’s control scheme. So I suggest learning the Session controls

[@Dirtxbc]

@@JLNightmare I do grabs in legacy

[@JLNightmare]

Not sure how since grabs with legacy are actually not possible to do… I even just tried in the game and it’s not possible.

[@Dirtxbc]

@@JLNightmare just messing with you man. Really amazing video you're an excellent speaker. Really didn't expect you to reply 😂 👍

[@4qutube234]

I wonder, you think there's gonna be multiplayer?

[@JLNightmare]

100%. They are making this game with multiplayer in mind. Right now you can play local multiplayer and on steam you can use remote play. Later in development they will add more to it

[@4qutube234]

@@JLNightmare bit of a dumb question, but what's the deal with remote play