Why you should never let Q taunt you

Today we're playing some Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, against one of the game's most famous low tier characters: Q! Q is usually considered bottom 3 in the game, but due to the power of his taunt, his command throw, and his powerful super combos, he can still pull off some exciting wins. First we'll do a character overview on what makes Q tick, then we'll hop into some matches against my Ryu and Urien.
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0:00 character overview
4:50 Ryu vs Q matches
10:03 Urien vs Q matches

[@QuietRiot69]

Fun fact: Q is a character in Street Fighter

[@jmcrofts]

huge if true

[@blaized.dagger]

​@@jmcrofts I checked a couple sources, and it's confirmed.

[@espeonage4522]

Many are saying this

[@Sagragoth]

love him or hate him, you have to admit Q is a character in street fighter

[@mr_0n10n5]

I thought it was a character in Question

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

JM: This has been a lot of fun *cry’s on the inside *

[@MrMarket1987]

Depending on who you ask, Q is considered by a good chunk to be on the lowest end of Mid Tier, because the usual stuff shared with the bottom tiers in this game is low power overall... which is NOT the issue with Q; He can hit harder that most even with a fair few small combos, more so following up on a Super successfully. I feel that wasn't covered a whole lot, how his strong swings actually have a bit of sting to them, as his size being an issue isn't exactly unique to him.

[@eddiestilll]

jmcrofts is so humble even when he's losing which is so refreshing after seeing some other people in the FGC 😂 def a legend

[@EchoTheLight]

A lot of people forget that the end of the day…it’s just a game. Should be meant for fun and growth. But some play for validation of self which is unhealthy.

[@Unholy1]

@EchoTheLight Well it being "just a game" isn't as valid objectively anymore as it used to be back then. Because back then gaming wasn't as varied and huge as it is now. Just like many people can have passion for something or hold a certain amount of sentiment for something also. If games aren't something you have a huge passion for PERSONALLY then that's okay. But to act like games are excluded from being of a significance to others? Then that's just ignorant. Games shouldn't be the exclusion. Otherwise if it was "just a game" then their wouldn't be tournaments, livestreams of it, channels & videos about it, etc. Yes there are still morons who stroke their ego but that's a case by case situation. You can play and take a game serious while being humble too. It's just a lot harder.

[@ab14967]

@@Unholy1In this instance, it still works because they are playing with no stakes. Ultimately, it's a video about the pros and cons of Q, not a competition.

[@emmanuel4390]

This is the only time in my life when I was excited to see a taunt in a game.

[@Bushidoblacc]

I legit think that Q’s taunt is the only legally acceptable taunt in all of fighting games 😂.

[@jasonberezowski2869]

...and this is exactly why 3rd strike is awesome. I've seen really good Q's beat out cheap ass Chun's because of the parry and taunt mechanics. If a low tier like Q can get cooking you can have so much fun with him.

[@ScythePuppet]

Q is such a super cool character. Loved the insight into him too :)

[@thiagothewaiteranims4136]

Q stands for Quirky robotic doctor gadget weirdo

[@Bushidoblacc]

People like Q because of the style factor, I actually think beside Sean and Twelve, Alex is played less than Q.

[@WBRI_Brianless]

For the most part I pick my characters based off style and personality, so I can see that being the case

[@Bushidoblacc]

@@WBRI_Brianless I get that. That’s why I’m one of the few Alex players. I genuinely like his look, plus that German suplex is so smexy.

[@sonicphoenix7]

i don't see any elenas either

[@Bushidoblacc]

@@sonicphoenix7Very true, the few I have seen are absolute beasts though. Bringing it back to the video, basically Q is everybody’s favorite low-tier. I just personally feel like out of all the low tier characters, he’s the one I see the most played.

[@sonicphoenix7]

@@Bushidoblacc q is like the only low tier that doesnt have a campy as hell advantageous matchup against hugo so i can respect him

[@mmohaupt]

I wish they talked more. He was talking about some characters need different supers like when are those switches needed but love all the love q is getting recently

[@karsonhawkins7255]

Easily one of the nicest things about watching JM play is how nice he is when he's playing an opponent, never have to worry about negative energy when watching the channel, keep up the kindness 😤

[@bew6332]

q is actually a decently popular character especially compared to twelve and sean

[@anthonym3254]

I really enjoyed watching Q win. Sorry JM.

[@jasonmullinax65]

He really said "You won a round? Let me just P on you."

[@SkeletorTclaws]

Q can be seen on the boat in kens stage in sf2 chapion edition

[@Danz009]

no lie i watch ur vids to go to sleep i used to have pretty bad insomnia so i need something playing in the background and u always keep up the good vibes i prolly seen some of them 10 times at this point

[@titantim]

I got to catch the last match of this live. When I saw 0-5, I felt for ya.

[@WeedSmoker69]

really want Q and/or G in SF6 so bad

[@coffeeenjoyer105]

Coffee Enjoyer has a pretty good Q

[@cactusdragon3553]

Like the analysis of playing low tier characters. It really can be a better a way to get good at game since you can't just unga bunga your way to victory.

[@MICHAELTUMANGDAY]

I remember my cousin let me taunt 3 times and was shocked when he found out of the hp boost. Now he no longer let himself get knocked down so I won't attempt doing the taunt.

[@stephenhill3134]

His taunt and G’s VS2 in SFV works the same. Also, it’s the same exact pose.

[@alexs7670]

Massive shoutout to family fun

[@cyanideytcuriousseadoggo]

Q’s taunt is actually a 3 stacks per round effect. Each stack is a 12.5% defense up. So against Q if they get 3 taunts off unharmed you need to fight them with a 37.5% damage down for an entire round

[@murphster737]

Woah fuck! Urien grabbed his own arm so hard he bled! HOLY SHIT!!!!

[@kentang1528]

Love coffeenjoyer mixups and mindgames.....

[@RiverM8rix]

This is the thing about bad characters in old games. If you see one, you’re getting cooked.

[@shinygekkouga52]

As a wise Q once said: HM! 🧥

[@dannyendoso5290]

FFA was basically where I learned almost everything I know about fighting games. That place was something else.

[@Bostonia9]

Mr. X From Resident Evil 2 (Tyrant) Is A Reference To Q From Street Fighter Third Strike….Capcom

[@Danz009]

I am so lit third strike vid from jm

[@SlickRick4EVER]

If you’re lit, you might as well need to lay off the heavy dooby…

[@dudeman3594]

Moral of the story, don't let Q cook.

[@hsalfesrever3554]

A bit off topic but I'm pretty sure at 2:57, Urien's time out animation is the most blood I've seen in a Street Fighter game

[@SuperLlama42]

Q is god tier in my heart

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

Fightin words.

[@user-dm3rd2hy9t]

Q was my favorite back in the arcade days, but ofcourse when the game first came out, it wasnt as big of a hit, there was no what the kids call "meta" these days, tourtaments were in there infancy and getting info from a magazine rather than the internet was the norm. I had no idea what his taunt did back then, if only i did, i wouldve wrecked my friends.

[@SpaceGuerilla]

Solid Q right there.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

3:57 There's BLOOD in 3rd Strike???

[@Zenondikar]

Japanese version only I believe for Urien's time out yeah. He does the same pose but no blood in other releases iirc

[@LazerBlade-yp1lf]

This might be a odd or bad question. However, which street fighter 3 should I get to play with other players? The one on steam I am guessing? I don't know that much, my apologies.

[@Sandman13sq]

Fightcade 2 is what is used in the video. You can tell from the tags and ranks at the top of the game screen. It’s a bit of a process to set up but it’s what a lot of people use to play old fighting games nowadays

[@LazerBlade-yp1lf]

@@Sandman13sq oh, I didn't know about that. I'll check it out for sure.

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

Q might not EVER return in to a Street Fighter game again he's been replaced with G.

[@SyRose901]

Q comes AFTER G in the lore, apparently. Just like in the alphabet. Still wondering what happened there.

[@k00LTV]

If it turns out to be accurate that G is Q in a retained state, and it's known for a fact that SF6 is some years after events of Third Strike and V, it could be quite the opposite actually.

[@stuflames4769]

I wonder if you'd ever go a little bit in on Street Fighter EX's Doctrine Dark? I don't know why, but his design has stuck with me well into adulthood, after capturing my imagination as a edgy childer.

[@AzureSymbiote]

He should do a video on the EX series. It's extremely underrated.

[@jorgechavarin6657]

3S vid? Instant like

[@sonicphoenix7]

q makes me wonder if i can do something similar with hugo get safe taunts in

[@nezumi16]

Does Q's taunt interact with his stun meter in any way?

[@Psycho-Complex]

no

[@shakedangle]

I've read somewhere that after the 1st taunt, the stun recovery increases...

[@JL-ku7wo]

Q reminds me of Inspector Gadget

[@Zenondikar]

15:30 idk about bottom 3 man. Sean, Remy, and 12 are all way worse than Q honestly

[@germantorre1422]

Q is my favourite character of the best Street Fighter.

[@kazamakiryulookingatcamera7625]

Bruh q is Jamie's inspiration

[@RajLOLxD]

i am new to the fighting game genre and I want to try street fighter first. should I buy the 30th anniversery collection? and is the game dead or there are still players out there playing?

[@Reshi9984]

If you have access to a PC i wouldnt recommend the 30th anniversary, but instead install Fightcade 2

[@sonicandshadowsjunction]

I wish I could keep the mental fortitude this guy has to stick by Q. I stuck by Q since the moment I touched this game, usually didn't taunt, but I'd sneak them in if someone was too strong for my normal defense. But it became too much at times. Trying to improve, get better at throw breaks, going for a bit more mix, poking with his quicker moves, upping my block game, etc. it seemed like no matter what I did, how I varied my play, none of it matter. I couldn't rank up any more and more than that, I couldn't stand a chance against any of my friends (they're insanely good, having fought JWong and the like and play better characters like Chun and Dudley by default) but still that shit is just disheartening when you play a friendly set amassing like 50 to 60 games and not even getting 3 wins, and even when I do win it feels like they just took it extra easy or I got lucky that they auto-piloted at some random interval. As of right now I'm "retired", not sure if I want to return or just let that part of my fighting game experience die out. Playing a different character besides Q could be in the cards, but I just love him so much and no one else appeals to me as much as he does other than Twelve and that is NOT a good idea. The plateau is just... too frustrating.

[@coffeeenjoyer105]

Hit me up let's play! I believe in Q, and I believe in YOU

[@Bushidoblacc]

I get that feeling of being disheartened after so many losses man, but don’t take it as your opponent taking it easy on you when you win. Instead, think of it as you really fighting to earn those W’s. Might not happen often, but it’ll feel so much sweeter when it does.

[@sonicandshadowsjunction]

It's hard to see it that way when they can shutdown or parry anything I attempt to do for 30 games straight then all of a sudden I get a few good hits in and pull away with a single win. I don't now how good it is for my mental at the time, but maybe I'll hop back on to see what I can do. But not too soon , and especially not against them right now. They're PHENOMENAL friends, but fighting them just reminds me how unfair 3rd Strike can be at times.

[@kentang1528]

​@@sonicandshadowsjunction yeah...I played 3rd strike for years and I only main Ken. I feel that I reach a plateau and I cannot improve any further...I feel after losing to any pro on fightcade after 10 losses , I feel so shitty and just quit and took a break.

[@gumiho.c]

I've encountered more twelves on fightcade recently than yuns, makotos or chuns, still no Qs tho

[@Dewian_Hedgegod]

...hmm!

[@Regimeta]

Q's so cool

[@TheHappySaturnian]

JM on a Sunday morning with some coffee. Pure bliss PS. Plz start up the food channel again ( ´_ゝ`)

[@thegreat1007]

Q is the greatest Street Fighter character

[@Omar_ZX]

I thought justin alr told us why we shouldn't let q taunt lol

[@GentlemanQ]

11:30 you can down parry Q's stand jab!!!???

[@gabrielsauceda9109]

Play Bafael next, pls.

[@PabloAvilaEstevez]

I play Q because of Mr. GSTAR321

[@nicklowe_]

Scooby doo villain verse super saiyan Fred

[@Lenoh]

tl;dr he goes from Q to CHONQ

[@DrFaroon]

Folks.

[@IamThePro78]

4 unskippable ads in a row in this vid lol at 15min mark

[@wilsonaguiar4646]

It's better than 13-0 😅

[@gamedragon6424]

Q IS in fact one of the characters of all time.

[@bakihanma4826]

I hope you aren't the urien I fought He destroyed me even though his rank was low

[@jnvivian]

Would Makoto using her Tanden Renki super art multiplying her damage by 1.6 be a good counter pick against Q’s taunts boosting his defense? EDIT: I forgot about her Hayate probably being a good tool to stop Q’s taunt if you are fast enough.

[@EvilCoffeeInc]

No, Makoto already wins neutral against Q so often the defense doesn't affect her much. That matchup is considered one of the most lopsided in the game, favouring Makoto. That said, it probably wouldn't hurt either.

[@jnvivian]

@@EvilCoffeeInc Would Makoto’s Hayate be a good way to react to and possibly stop Q’s taunt?

[@sunnyday8300]

Makoto SA2 is a much scarier taunt punish against Q.

[@EvilCoffeeInc]

​@@jnvivianYeah, she gets in for free. If the screen doesn't shake, he didn't get the taunt. But also Q is generally slow and Makoto is notably very mobile. Even if Q gets his taunts up, Makoto can harass him with pressure and Q has a really hard time dealing with it.

[@gaspump]

Anyone playing this 25 year old game knows. It's almost like we've had 25 years to know.

[@dannymirjanovic8453]

Everyone's favorite robut. Q and necro are my boys in this game

[@nellen55]

q is used alot on fightcade

[@DioDCynic]

Trust the taunt, gamers in ocontrol: Q