KOF and Killer Instinct aren't that far apart in style so the learning curve isnt that far off for people who are moderate to serious fighters. I understand your point though. Knowing one over the other gives one player the edge in their game of choice.

SSB isn't a fighter at all, but the next step up for a Brawl player is DOA once they get into fighters. Surviving the environment and simpler combo strings it a big thing with DOA. As one said its easy to access but tough to master. Can't wait to get my Wii U so I can show you what I mean once I learn the new mechanics.

So you're saying that if a fighter who had learn more complex mechanics and learned how to read opponents in tighter environments was given a more massive amount of space and more room to jump around him that he'd probably be at a loss? I mean also save that he understand blocking, parry and attack mechanics on a higher level? Man. This makes me want to get smash right now because it sounds like it will just be pure fun.

That little girl is a beast though. I guess its selfish of me to wish she would learn some Blaz Blue or Guilty Gear. Her block and parry reflexes would be on fire. 

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The difference between a fighting game like KI and Smash bros is that KI is incredibly technical to the point it takes players 100s and 1000s of hours to master one character.  Smash Bros is easily accessible so once you learn one character you pretty much get the gist of them all.  Of course some characters are better than others, hands down, and yes there is strategies but arent as complex as other fighters.  Good game though and pro players are obviosly great at the game.  Pretty impressive little girl.  Hope she goes somewhere with it

Yes, I'm quite familiar with this.

What Im trying to say is, that people who understand fighting games can prob at least compete in a game like Smash Bros.  While certainly not as good as pros, they would be able to compete to some extent and prob learn relatively fast.  I dont think a player that exclusively plays smash could do the same if they switched over to a game like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, or Killer Instinct.

Yes, i'll never get those hours back, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Can't wait to play Smash though. :)

Smash 3DS is pretty good.  I prob wont get the WiiU version though.  It doesnt have an online ranking system which really turned me off as i think it should be a standard in any fighting game.  Maybe they will add that to the WiiU version though

Since Nintendo is trying to start adding dlc and other things like their competition I think patches will come into the mix for Smash. Only time will tell, but here is hoping. Nintendo knows Smash has a competitive following and to omit that from the new game would be a terrible mistake.

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I guess we don't have to worry about her only having skills in video games now.