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TZW-ART? is probably the most influential combo video maker of all time. XSPR just sent me this interview with the SF2 combo legend, which he conducted with translation help from Ksedaka.

XSPR’s personal introduction precedes the interview, followed by the original Japanese transcript.

The name “TZW” holds a very special place in the Street Fighter community, particularly in the memories of many of the oldest members. We all have stories about certain individuals that impressed us with their amazing skill and what it was like the first time we witnessed it, or their great performances in tournaments. We can remember other people that made a name for themselves by the persistent use of some low-tier character better than anyone else could manage to work out. These are the kinds of people that got us to see the game in a new light. And then there was TZW.

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Known as one of the premier rushdown specialists in the country, Peter “ComboFiend” Rosas has been terrifying defensive players since the early tournament prime of CvS2. He placed within top 4 twice at Evolution, in 2005 and 2006. This aggressive style has carried over to SF4, where he mains heavily offensive characters such as C.Viper, Abel, and Guy.

 
Maj: What’s your general opinion of turtle/runaway play styles?

ComboFiend: I think that turtle/runaway players are normally people who really want to win, yet may not have the strongest technical ability, game knowledge, or quick reactions. These players have taught themselves that “Risk = Bad, so why kill myself? I’ll just let the opponent come to me and die.”

I personally think that this playstyle is boring, but if you want to win, a win is a win. I do think this style takes a lot of skill to win with though, primarily when a decent turtle player beats a very good rushdown player.

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