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Ditto

Ditto

 

Oh, my...

 

Well, at least I know I'm not alone in insanity level

 

What did you think you were using? I realized that most of my deflections seemed to resemble Soresu, whereas my power strokes reminded me of Shii-Cho.

Okay, and I thought it was bad when in every RPing war I would be using clones.

 

You. Are. Addicted. To Star Wars. Way. Too. Much. RAWR!

Ditto

 

Oh, my...

 

Well, at least I know I'm not alone in insanity level

 

What did you think you were using? I realized that most of my deflections seemed to resemble Soresu, whereas my power strokes reminded me of Shii-Cho.

That sounds more like air hockey to me. I myself am more of a Form IV user in that, what with my powerful strikes at the puck. I also, however, utilize Soresu a great deal in defensive mode.

 

 

Actually, I've never thought about it that way. You must be a big Star Wars nerd.

 

(Now I am compelled to become even more of a nerd than you... mwa-ha-ha-ha...)

Okay, and I thought it was bad when in every RPing war I would be using clones.

 

You. Are. Addicted. To Star Wars. Way. Too. Much. RAWR!

 

I am not!

 

I simply memorized all the forms of lightsaber combat and all their techniques

 

Ditto

 

Oh, my...

 

Well, at least I know I'm not alone in insanity level

 

What did you think you were using? I realized that most of my deflections seemed to resemble Soresu, whereas my power strokes reminded me of Shii-Cho.

That sounds more like air hockey to me. I myself am more of a Form IV user in that, what with my powerful strikes at the puck. I also, however, utilize Soresu a great deal in defensive mode.

 

 

Actually, I've never thought about it that way. You must be a big Star Wars nerd.

 

(Now I am compelled to become even more of a nerd than you... mwa-ha-ha-ha...)

 

Well, in actual hockey, I have a combination of Shii-Cho and Ataru, which is very effective (read: whoever doesn't get around me had better prepare for a beating ) even though I play defense.

 

I'd like to see you try

Mostly Ataru, which I am actually horrible at

...

 

I need to update my knowledge on lightsaber techs....

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I need to update my knowledge on lightsaber techs....

Form I: Shii-Cho

Description:

Form I, or Shii-Cho, was the first form of lightsaber combat to be made. It is the first form taught to Jedi because of its simplicity. However, fully mastering Shii-Cho can be difficult. In Shii-Cho, one holds a lightsaber with both hands, one above the other.

Pros:

• It is simplistic.

• It is very effective against multiple enemies.

Cons:

• Shii-Cho is often a little too simplistic.

• It is not good for deflecting blaster bolts. This is because it was made before blasters became the standard weapon.

 

Form II: Makashi

Description:

Form II, or Makashi, is the second form of lightsaber combat. It focuses on speed, precision, and timing, rather than strength. Makashi users hold their lightsaber with one hand and execute moves with fluid motions.

Pros:

• Makashi can be too fast for enemies to handle.

• It tires one’s enemy while not using too much energy.

Cons:

• It is hard to deflect blaster bolts using Makashi.

• When strength is needed, Makashi will fail.

 

Form III: Soresu

Description:

Form III, or Soresu, was made to cope with blaster bolts. In Soresu, one keeps their lightsaber close to their body. Soresu utilizes short, swift blows, allowing the user to spend little energy. Out of all the forms, Soresu is the most defensive.

Pros:

• When mastered, one has a practically unbreakable defense.

• Soresu is good when facing off against a blaster-wielding opponent or opponents, and also when facing one or more foes.

Cons:

• If the user doesn’t know how to exploit an enemies weaknesses, Soresu simply delays the inevitable.

• One must be able to keep calm and focused. If one is distracted for even a short time, Soresu will fail.

 

Form IV: Ataru

Description:

Form IV, or Ataru, is an aggressive fighting style in which one utilizes Force-aided acrobatics in order to stay on the offensive and confuse the enemy. In Ataru, one holds a lightsaber with two hands. A true master of Ataru will become almost a blur to their enemies, spinning and leaping while delivering a deadly hail of lightsaber strikes.

Pros:

• It is great against a single enemy in a relatively open space.

• In close combat, it can be almost unstoppable.

Cons:

• It is generally not made for defense from blaster bolts, though with practice one can get around this limitation.

• If one is in a confined space, Ataru will fail, due to the acrobatic moves that it needs to be successful.

 

Form V: Shien/Djem So

Description (Shien):

The version of Form V known as Shien was made as a version of Soresu that allowed more attacking. It was made knowing that Jedi would often be outnumbered. When using Shien, one will place both hands on the lightsaber.

Pros:

• Shien is great against enemies with blasters.

• Shien is also great against multiple enemies

Cons:

• Shien is not very good against a single opponent.

• Shien was not made for lightsaber-to-lightsaber dueling; however, with enough practice, one can get around this.

Description (Djem So):

The second version of Form V, Djem So, is focused more on lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat. It is based on counterattacking quickly and often. It combines parrying with counterattacking, and focuses on strength and power. Just like Shien, Djem So users hold their lightsabers with both hands.

Pros:

• Djem So can overwhelm an enemy with sheer power.

• Djem So was made for lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat.

Cons:

• Djem So has a lack of mobility.

• Djem So is not made for deflecting blaster bolts.

 

Form VI: Niman

Description:

Form VI, or Niman, is a combination of Forms I, III, IV, and V. It attempts to balance the strengths and weaknesses of the previous forms. Niman is a more flexible form than others; it allows the user to add their own signature flair to their fighting.

Pros:

• Niman allows for a more unorthodox style of fighting.

• Since Niman combines the forms before it, it has no great weaknesses, unlike other forms of lightsaber combat.

Cons:

• Niman has no great strengths.

• It is balanced between deflecting blaster bolts and facing off in lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat; it is only decent at each.

 

Form VII: Juyo/Vaapad

Description (Juyo):

The first version of Form VII, Juyo, is a physically demanding form of lightsaber combat. It is a very unpredictable form of fighting, being chaotic and erratic in nature. Juyo focuses on offense.

Pros:

• Juyo is unpredictable, which gives the user an advantage in lightsaber-to-lightsaber combat.

• Juyo can overwhelm opponents.

Cons:

• Juyo is physically demanding, in both body and mind.

• Juyo is a very difficult form to master; one could turn to the Dark Side.

Description (Vaapad):

Jedi Master Mace Windu, with help from Sora Bulq, created this variant of Form VII. It is more than a form—it is a mindset. Vaapad users utilize seemingly unconnected moves and string them together into lightning-fast attacks.

Pros:

• Like Juyo, Vaapad is very unpredictable, which gives the user an advantage.

• Vaapad utilizes the Force, which gives the user great strength and agility.

Cons:

• If not properly trained, a Vaapad user could fall to the Dark Side.

• Vaapad requires a constant stream of Force power which can overwhelm the user.

 

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I compiled that on a Word document at twelve or thirteen years old from information on a Star Wars wiki.

 

Yes, I know. I've just surpassed maximum nerd-itude.

*stares and drools at post above*

 

Did I miss something, somewhere along the lines of Star Wars? All I remember is 6 movies, some books, and that's it. Nowhere have I ever seen instructions on how to master a lightsaber.

*stares and drools at post above*

 

Did I miss something, somewhere along the lines of Star Wars? All I remember is 6 movies, some books, and that's it. Nowhere have I ever seen instructions on how to master a lightsaber.

 

Um...

 

Star Wars has it all: comix, games, TV Shows, books, and more. And a lot of it is still happening. I just wish they could make some more movies...

Oh LL, you forgot the creature which symbolizes each!

Oh LL, you forgot the creature which symbolizes each!

Wow.

 

You just exceeded my high nerdiness level. I honestly didn't know there was a creature that symbolized each.

 

Oh well, perhaps other diehard Star Wars fans will overlook that...