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Posted by OrangeCat on 11:01:2000 11:10 AM: 
Just wondering what is the tatical advantge, other than being able to track, 
that Cyclops Tracking Optic Blast super has? I mean I'm not dissing it or 
anything, but it seems to me that it's pretty much a great combo finisher? Is 
that right? I mean I think there are some combos which I saw performed required 
a TOB (Tracking Optic Blast) Other than the MOB super. Also more reasons I ask 
is, 

A) What is the actual damamge of it? I know it's very small considering many 
supers were toned down, but is it significant to use one super for it?

B) I guess I mentioned it, but is it really worth one super? Although I suppose 
that supers are built up faster than brick walls on crack.

Thanks to any responses

Orange Cat


Posted by shadyKloud on 11:01:2000 01:25 PM: 
It's almost as damaging as a MOB. Less startup time, more flexibiliy, less chip 
damage though. Easier to combo too.




Posted by HitmanSNK on 11:01:2000 08:12 PM: 
I think it's good for anti-air since the super can be directed upwards.


Posted by nefdar on 11:01:2000 08:43 PM: 
It does roughly the same damage as a MOB, and comes out faster, but it chips 
less. Play against a good Storm, Dhalsim, Doom, BH, Sentinel, and you'll see the 
use of the tracking beam really fast. Gets em fast when they're flying around 
the top of the screen raining death down upon you, much easier and more 
practical than trying to SJ up there and MOB them. You can also redirect it to 
hit an assist if you are so inclined. Also, if you're SJing building meter and 
they call assist or do something beneath you, this is a good way to attack 
downwards. This is his better super.

-Colin


Posted by Tanaka Force on 11:01:2000 09:30 PM: 
IMO, I never use MOB, because of the recovery and start up. To put things 
simple, MOB can get you screwed. SOB(super optic blast) is much more useful and 
safer.


B-Boy Tanaka 
of the M.T.Space Krew.


Posted by xTrIgGeRMZZ on 11:02:2000 12:28 AM: 
really? i never knew that! what im talkin about is the damage the super optic 
blast being equal to the mega optic blast. i never fuckin knew that! well from 
now on im gonna be usin that instead. yup!


Posted by Shuzer on 11:02:2000 04:06 AM: 
Actually, SOB does a little more damage than MOB. And for use in combos, it does 
more damage. 1 hit Cyclone Kick -> MOB does less damage than 2 hit Cyclone 
kick -> SOB. You can also do Optic Blast -> SOB to tag them from across 
the screen, doing good damage. For use outside of combos, doing air MOB is the 
safest for chipping, I believe(though never do it against Cable with meter). SOB 
should be used against flyers to bring them down to earth a little.


Posted by Bantam13 on 11:19:2000 01:38 PM: 
Also, the Super Optic Blast is easier, not to mention more effective in damaging 
your opponent's incoming Assists.

The Mega Optic Blast has a bit of trouble "holding" the enemy's Assist while 
damaging the character on point.

They both can be chained after a Gene Splice in simple ground combos, but you 
can get a slight bit more out of the MOB when mashing.

Both are great for chipping, but the SOB is safer overall to use.


Bantam13
--Yes!!


--First toil, then the grave.


Posted by kdcmarvel on 11:20:2000 07:55 AM: 
With SoB, your opponent has less chances to charge meter too. If he does a move 
with lag and you're high in the air, you can do a SoB to DHC(when you sj your 
opponent can't switch or he can take a powerful DHC).
I hope it helps a little more. 


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