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=== | === Build carefully === | ||
Building Chains requires more technique than building Power Gems, and it can easily be counter attacked with Counter Gems, foiling the Chain you have constructed. Or, when the Counter Gems change into normal Gems, it can prematurely detonate the Crash Gem you were trying to enclose, thus ruining he chain. It's wise to quickly enclose a Crash Gem to avoid such a situation. While it's extremely effective to place Chains next to Power Gems for an added punch, it can backfire. Make sure that the Crash Gem you lay on top of regular gems will actually touch Gems of the same color when the Gems below it are destroyed. | Building Chains requires more technique than building Power Gems, and it can easily be counter attacked with Counter Gems, foiling the Chain you have constructed. Or, when the Counter Gems change into normal Gems, it can prematurely detonate the Crash Gem you were trying to enclose, thus ruining he chain. It's wise to quickly enclose a Crash Gem to avoid such a situation. While it's extremely effective to place Chains next to Power Gems for an added punch, it can backfire. Make sure that the Crash Gem you lay on top of regular gems will actually touch Gems of the same color when the Gems below it are destroyed. | ||
== Crash Gems == | |||
What do you do when you see a Crash Gem falling and there's no need to destroy any Gems, or there are no Gems to be destroyed? The answer is save it for later use. Where to place them for later use comes with practice, and some examples are listed below. | |||
=== Self-destruct Pairs === | |||
When you see a Crash Gem and a regular Gem of the same color falling, you must be very cautious as to where you place it. If you just place them anywhere in your field, they will simple destroy each other. This is wasteful and may not help your situation. Instead, place them where you think necessary, or separate them, keeping the Crash Gem on a higher plane than the normal Gem. This will better your chances at scoring a Chain Reaction, or will help in building Power Gems. | |||
=== Time Bombs === | |||
If you attach a Crash Gem to Counter Gems of the same color, you can destroy them as a Chain, Link, or Power Gem when they turn into their normal Gem state. One point to remember when going for a Time Bomb is to quickly drop the following Gem pairs to shorten the count down on the Counter Gems for a quick detonation. While this is happening, pay attention to the pairs of Gems that you are dropping. If you receive Gems of the same color as those awaiting the countdown detonation, stack them onto the Counter Gems to make the Chain, Link, or Power Gem even bigger. To give you more time to accomplish this, it is generally best to place the Crash Gem that will start the whole detonation process on Counter Gems with the highest countdown number on them. | |||
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|[[Image:SPF2T_Crash_Yellow.png]][[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Red.png]]<br/><br/>[[Image:PF_No_Gem.png|32px]][[Image:SPF2T_Counter_Gem_5.png]]<br/>[[Image:SPF2T_Counter_Gem_5.png]][[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Yellow.png]]<br/>[[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Yellow.png]][[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Yellow.png]] | |||
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|valign="bottom"|[[Image:PF_No_Gem.png|32px]][[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Red.png]]<br/>[[Image:SPF2T_Crash_Yellow.png]][[Image:SPF2T_Gem_Yellow.png]]<br/>[[Image:SPF2T_Power_Gem.png]] | |||
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=== Mines === | |||
The technique is almost identical to the one explained aboce, however the ides here is to strategically place Crash Gems on your field that matches your opponent's Attack Pattern. This way, when you receive Counter Gems, they will land on one or more Crash Gems of the same color; assuring you an easy detonation once the countdown meter reaches zero. | |||
== Counter Gems == | |||
When you receive Counter Gems, you have a choice between destroying them before they change into regular Gems, or waiting for the transformation. It's natural to have the urge to immediately destroy them, however it is sometimes better to leave them as they are. The following are examples of when you should wait, or delete the Counter Gems you have received. | |||
=== Delete === | |||
Delete Counter Gems as quickly as possible when going for a Chain. If they are the same color as the Crash Gem that was placed as part of the Chain sequence, the Counter Gems can prematurely detonate that sequence of the chain when the Counter Gems turn back into normal Gems. If you find yourself in a losing situation, or if you think you will be in a worse position once the Counter Gems change, then destroy them immediately. | |||
=== Wait === | |||
If you foresee a large Power Gem being formed when the Counter Gems turn back into regular Gems, it is important to wait. If you have set Time Bombs or mines it is also best to wait. The reason you want to wait for the Counter Gems to become Power Gems is because when they're detonated, you'll be awarded a higher score and Counter Gem attack count. Keep in mind if you do decide to wait on a Counter Gem to change into a normal Gem, speed up the process by dropping the falling pairs of Gems fast, to quickly change the Counter Gems back into normal Gems. | |||
== Attack Patterns == | |||
Every character has an Attack Pattern. The Attack Pattern is the pattern the falling Counter Gems will be arranged in. It is possible to counter an Attack Patter to work in your favor. All you have to do is set up Gems to achieve a Chain or Power Gem detonation using the Gems you will receive in the pattern from your opponent. In other words, you take advantage of the falling Gems by knowing what the falling pattern is. | |||
For example, look at [[Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo/Donovan|Donovan's attack pattern]], which is one of the hardest to counter. However, if you place a column of red Gems in the second column from the left, you'll create at least one red Power Gem, if not more. If you can get the column up to six gems in height, you'll make two Power Gems. Ryu, with his six straight column attack pattern, is the easiest fighter to counter. | |||
== Tricks with Gems == | |||
===Climbing Gems=== | |||
If you find that you've made a mistake in placing your Gems, don't worry. Before the Gems have settled in place, quickly tap the Gem rotation buttons. If done properly, you can actually life the Gems, making it possible for a last minute placement. | |||
===Rotate through Gems=== | |||
If space is of the essence, and you must rotate your Gems to fit the situation, it possible to to make the Gems in play pass through Gems, Counter Gems, or Power Gems that have already been placed. | |||