My curiousity to learn every nook and cranny of relating to the Street Fighter IV series of fighting games knows no bounds. I’ve written dozens of posts on the series in the past, and have started doing deeper dives into the nuts and bolts of the game. Most recently, I wrote about my recent experience of trying to master the art of ‘plinking’, a technique that helps players combo together moves with very tight timing windows. I’m still practicing this technique every time I play, and I’m slowly starting to see the dividends in using it.

Of late, I’ve also been experimenting with character selection. My most recent pet project has been Fei Long, whom I’ve been practicing with for the last few weeks. My analysis here isn’t meant to be expert analysis or a substitute for any number of guides available online, but to simply act as a place for me to discuss my experiences and feelings towards the character.

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