So I don't know where to put this and it will most likely get lost in the toriforum but, I'm going to go ahead with it.


I pretty much only play ABD and if you ever play toribash you will see me in the tournament server or in some betting server. Going back through the ages of toribash you remember the emergence of new moves that almost change the game on the competition level. Like Hamster Hug, the infamous shovel or even the noob clap. These moves are copied over and over mindlessly following what has been done before. I am ok with you doing these moves because you learn what beats them and how to counter. What I think is funny is when people restart the match in a betting server because they don't like your starting move. What are you getting out of a boring match of holding hands anyways?

What I purpose is people is to try to approach the game in a new way that you can master and say you are clearly better than anyone else at your style. If people know or if it's in your head it does not matter just approach with a new mind set. If you don't succeed keep trying because it will help you in the long run if you know it or not.

I know what you are all asking... "SQUID do you have any suggestions on how to play in this unique manner you speak of?" AWNSER: YES. here is a list I have constructed for your pleasure. (I am only going to speak of ABD and you can spread the theory to other types)

Squid's List Of Unique Ways of Fighting
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-1. Defense Stone- Start knowing you are going to take a lot of big blows. Get those hands up but not forwards and get low to the ground off the start don't move too much. With this style you are not thinking of countering off the second or even third moves but just withstanding the starting bash. I find lots of the time the player will hurt them selves with their starting moves if you just hold tight for a few turns.

-2. Counter- Show and aggressive start that does not build momentum on the first move but on the second. Don't try to attack them off the start just make a lot of movement. This will freak them out or they will continue their planned move. Leaving you opportunity to attack after taking a hit or after they freak.

-3. Never Grab- You gotta learn to dance.

-4. Inside Fight- The intent of this style is to stay real close to the other player grab them and keep them close. If you can wrap your arms around a person you will most likely win. Slowly work you way in but not giving them both of your hands off the start just give them one.

-5. Get Upside Down- I know most of you can stand on your hands just as easy as your feet so why don't you start by getting to your hands asap?

-6. JUMP ON THEM LIKE A SPIDER MONKEY- I know lots of people might think of them selves as aggressive players or have seen aggressive players. But believe me you. GO all out have no fear of the ground because that player you are fighting has that fear.

-7. Kick- This one is basic but very under used. Don't just kick once kick them a lot, people hate being kicked and they can be very devastating.

Now kids I have listed 7 right here but it is endless. My challenge to you is master that style you create for you self or take one of mine and expand from it. Go fight all your battles that way you will see that there is more than one way to play.