Offensive move; Buffer?

Hi all,

Been checking this forum for as long as I can remember and playing VF for about 16 years (still not that good) thought I'd finally sign-up since FS is getting me back into VF for the first time in a while.

I just started playing FS and I've got a question that I can't find a straight answer for - apologies if it's already been asked.

What is the deal with the new offensive moves, is the idea that you hit all three buttons as a buffer for any offensive attack? That's what it seems like to me but the in-game explanations are utter balls.

Thanks in advance.

Also any of you guys live in London? Have any meet-ups planed?

 

Offensive move or OM, allow you to move to the opponents side which can potentially lead to massive damage and some mind games. This is especially true for characters like Akira who have a horrifyingly good options against side turned opponents.

Hope this clears it up a bit .

 

Thanks for the info, I'll check-out that thread - doesn't up or down give that same result? Or is it different with the 3 button?

 

or will only have you at your opponent's side if there is a successful evade. Offensive move places you at your opponent's side regardless if you evaded or not.

 

Ah! OK - I get it. Thanks a-lot.