-- Current as of 07.22.19 --
** Disclaimer**
This is not my work.
The only changes I made
to this doc was making it phone friendly, fixing some problem links and adding some archive
links to the wayback machine in case the links die some time in the
future. Nothing else has been changed.
I would ask the author if it's OK to post but all his accounts/contacts found within
this doc have been shut down. Hope all is well with him.
The original Doc can be found Here
All archive links added 09.28.20
1. How do I start?
A. Frame Data/Game Mechanics
B. Videos & Streams
C. Players to watch
2. What Platform Should I Use?
A. Arcade
B. Super Gun
C. Emulators
i. FightCade (FC)
ii. KnightCade (KC)
D. Consoles
i. Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (OE) [PS3/Xbox 360]
ii. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (30AC/30th) [PS4, Xbox One, Switch, & Steam]
iii. Older Generation Consoles
E. Input Lag
F. Training Mode Mod for the FBA Emulator
3. Where can I play offline? Are there online communities?
A. Where to play offline in the United States
B. Online communities
i. FaceBook Groups
ii. Discord Channels
C. Where is my Region (etc.)?
4. Using/Optimizing FightCade
A. Roms
B. Optimizing FightCade
5. V-Sync Disabling (30AC/30th Steam Port Only) [Coming Soon!]
6. Forwarding Your Ports [Coming Soon!]
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http://ensabahnur.free.fr/BastonNew/
For frame data, this website is where a lot of players get their information. A key point to mention is this website lists start-up frames differently than the current standard method. According to the website’s legend, “Startup corresponds to the number of frames BEFORE an event (hit/block) is registered by the game. Therefore a 2 frames startup move will actually hit on the 3rd frame.” SO, what that means is Ken’s preferred Super, SAIII (Shippu Jinrai Kyaku), is listed at 1 frame. For our intents and purposes, the start-up on it is actually 2 frames, because the Super Art will connect on the 2nd frame. However there are some pieces of information that this website lacks, such as the variable numbers on Ryu’s Super Art III: Denjin Hadouken. The Shoryuken wiki has these numbers.
http://wiki.shoryuken.com/Street_Fighter_3:_3rd_Strike
Shoryuken’s Wiki page is another useful source of information. While their frame data is listed in a far more aesthetically pleasing format, some of the information is incorrect/missing (specifically there are discrepancies with the data for both forward and back dashes, and there may be more). However, the wiki provides useful information on how the game mechanics work, the character pages provide decent primers, and the wiki will point you in the direction of other good resources. Overall it may be prudent to use both the SRK wiki and the ESN in combination with each other.
Shoryuken also has a 2014 tier list from Arcadia magazine. That tier list is the most commonly accepted one in America right now. However, some Japanese players disagree with said tier list. The placement of the top 5-7 characters is sometimes in flux over there, with Ken occasionally getting demoted from top 3 or even top 5. Depending on the player you talk to, Makoto, Dudley, Yang, and Urien will often shift and trade spots within the 3-7 range. However there are many players that are adamant about Ken’s placing at 3rd. Chun and Yun are still in the top 2. But who is number 1 and who is number 2 again depends on the player you talk to. Oro also seen better esteem in recent years due to people pushing the boundaries on his unblockable set-ups. And who is the worst? Sean, Hugo or Twelve? I’m not sure it really matters. Regardless, just play your character. Some have to work harder than others, but that’s fighting games.
Also, have a pocket Ken. Every 3rd Strike player does. He is essentially 3S crystallized in one character. He has all the tools you need to learn how to play and succeed in this game. To put it in a nutshell, Ken is the “Ryu” of this particular Street Fighter entry.
This is the Japanese community wiki for 3rd Strike. It has a lot of useful information, but of course it is all in Japanese. For those who can read Japanese, or also have the means to translate it, this wiki will be incredibly useful. However, for those curious about tier lists/match-up tables, this wiki does have a more current and slightly more detailed match-up chart than the Shoryuken tier lists.
This is another Japanese website and is actually considered the most accurate source of 3S frame data out there. However, again, due to its native language it can be inaccessible for some. However with some google translate, and some inference, a lot of useful information can be derived from here even if you aren’t fluent in Japanese.
Editor’s Note: An older version of this guide stated that the Shoryuken Wiki contained frame data from Karathrow.com which used data from the Dreamcast port. The Shoryuken Wiki has been updated with new frame data. This source of this new data is contentious as there are links to two separate websites, one of which has expired and the other I listed above. I also said that their character pages were incomplete, this has been updated and rectified.
“Nica K.O.” Lloyd Peralta (New York’s and one of America’s best players) has a YouTube channel with a lot of great tutorials on how to understand the game. Some of his tutorials cover character guides, forming game plans, game mechanics (suchs as DED), and other valuable information. His channel also has a ton of matches from relatively recent 3rd Strike Tournaments.
https://www.youtube.com/user/Sf3lp/playlists
“TheShend” Phil Harrison (U.K. based Archivist Extraordinaire) has an amazing YouTube Channel with 3rd Strike matches from all over the world. He has a ton of Japanese footage, and his channel is the premiere spot to watch top level 3S.
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheShend
Renic, a SoCal player has some good primers on several characters on his youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOFLZI5g7riHqGooYuGIUw
And Bafael has a lot of useful 3S system and character information on his youtube channel as well.
https://www.youtube.com/user/moonlitearthx14
“Game Versus” is a Japanese arcade that streams weekly 3rd Strike Sessions. Every Thursday morning (EST time) you can catch amazing game play.
https://www.twitch.tv/game_versus/
At Koenji Cube, there is a stream that features several JP players and some US transplants, it’s a cool stream with fun moments. Their stream is a little irregular, but it happens 3-4 days a week, and often on weekends.
https://www.twitch.tv/araki_sf3rdstrike
This is not an end all be all list of players. Nor is it comprehensive, but if you’re looking for inspiration on how to play your character here are some examples to look into. Please don’t message me or leave comments asking why your favorite player was left off the list. As I said, this is not comprehensive.
Akuma (Gouki) – Match, Arashi
Alex – Genki, KSK, Kazuya
Chun-Li – Rikimaru, MOV, Nuki
Dudley – Kokujin, Loli, Fujiwara
Elena – Sei, TAX
Hugo – Hayao (SA1), YSB (SA3)
Ibuki – Higa, Ringo, Blue, Atsushi, Tenren
Ken – Deshiken, Kashi, Hirai, Matsuken, BOSS
Makoto – Tominaga, Mimora, Haitani
Necro – Sugiyama, Ikeyama, PinoAB7
Oro – Thanatos, Inoue Oro
Q – Kuroda, Masa, TM
Remy – Lucifer (Pierrot), Zako
Ryu – Vanao [SA3], Kuni [SA3], Namijin [SA1], Osha-Mambo (Daisuke) [SA1]
Sean – Magu, Kuroda
Twelve – Chikyuu, Moto
Urien – RX, rKf
Yang – KO, Nica K.O., Furo, Roshihikari
Yun – Yakkun, Issei, Mester
Gill is unplayable in the arcade versions, and is banned on console versions. Just look on Youtube for the ridiculous things this boss character can do. Playing Gill is purely for casual fun.
There are a number of platforms to play on, each with differing levels of accessibility depending on what’s available to you. Some people swear by some platforms, while decrying others. A lot of times it’s just a personal preference. However there are some platforms that are indeed better than others. But what’s most important is that you are playing the game. So if you’re in an area without an offline scene, online only options are more than okay. Some will work better for you, some won’t. Just don’t let anyone ruin your experience by telling you that you shouldn’t play on X platform. Yes, it would be easier for you to engage in the more competitive scenes if you’re playing on something resembling a head to head cabinet (i.e. crt-esque display and a JP style stick). But if you can’t don’t stress it, just play the game and enjoy yourself no matter what.
If you have access to arcade 3rd Strike, then you ought to be playing on that. This is the preferred casual and tournament standard since Cooperation Cup, the most prestigious annual 3rd Strike tournament, is played on head to head Versus City cabinets. The world’s best players play on arcade, as such everyone trying to get that level prefers this platform. Side by Side Astro cabs are okay, just not as roomy. Arcade 3rd Strike is considered true 3rd Strike by the most dedicated. A common complaint about arcade is that it doesn’t support later generation players who use pad, hitbox, or any other controller that isn’t the standard JP style square gate arcade stick. There are ways around that if you have access to Undamned converters, however the person who makes them only randomly restocks the converters so they may be a little difficult to come by. However if you’d like to keep up with new batches, you can follow that at this website - https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/
But for those who would like to take this game seriously, but don’t have an arcade cab near them, don’t become discouraged. There are a few other options that are fine to play on too.
If you don’t have access to arcade, a Supergun set-up is the next best thing. A supergun is essentially the guts of an arcade machine placed in a smaller portable container, or a consolized arcade machine. They are often connected to either a CRT (old heavy square televisions), or a PVM/BVM (Professional Video Monitors/Broadcast Video Monitor - high quality monitors once used in hospitals, video editing, and broadcasting). Converters can be connected to a supergun to allow any sort of controller to be connected (pad, stick, hitbox, or keyboard) (Re: Undamned Converters). However to get a fully running supergun set-up with requisite boards, and all the accessories, it is a very pricey investment ($1000+). This option is for the truly committed, or those with healthy bank accounts.
There are two main emulators that allow for online 3rd Strike play. They are FightCade (versions 1 and 2) and KnightCade. However, FightCade 2 has ceased development, and KnightCade itself is still in beta. Current feeling among 3rd Strike purists are that FightCades 1 and 2 are still not great for 3rd Strike, but that Knightcade looks like a promising alternative. There will be more information on KnightCade as news is revealed.
i. FightCade (FC)
Some people hate FightCade, some people love it. While it does have the largest online player base, there are some real issues with FightCade (most of which have to do with lag), but for some players the significant benefits outweigh the negatives. It’s up to you to decide. There will be a list of pros and cons below to help you in your decision. FC runs the old GGPO emulator while using the A version of the rom that is accepted as the tournament standard. The B version was rejected at a competitive level (this is a story for another time).
Pros of FightCade:
- It uses the true arcade rom. Those benefits are obvious.
- This is the largest international online community to play with.
- Only requires that you own a laptop. This point of entry is much more accessible than any other platform.
- You can use any controller you want. This also lowers the barrier of entry.
- It’s free. This is self explanatory.
Cons of FightCade:
- The client was designed for Windows XP. As such there are compatibility issues and optimization issues with modern operating systems.
- The client has to be configured to run on your system.
- People’s laptops are different, which produces an inconsistent experience that is tough to predict. Some people might have great rigs, while others not so much. It’s a gamble.
- There is a possibility that both your USB ports and your lcd laptop screen will cause lag as well. (To reduce USB port lag, use a backset USB port. Those tend to have less lag due to the way they are powered by your laptop.)
- FC inherently adds one frame of lag.
- Sometimes black bars will pop up on your screen, obscuring gameplay. I’ll provide a fix for this below.
- Security issues. There are issues in the way that FC handles p2p connections allowing for vulnerabilities in your system’s security.
FightCade can be really useful to get real time practice against moving and thinking opponents. Plus it helps to learn match-ups. However it can be downright unplayable sometimes. Ultimately using FC is not the worst way to play 3rd Strike, and if this is your best option then you should go ahead and do it. Please use a wired internet connection. Notes on how to optimize FightCade will be in a section below.
Go to www.Fightcade.com -- Archive Link to register and account, and then download the client.
There is a FightCade 2 Beta that has been released to the public. Some people say it’s better for 3rd Strike, some say it’s the same. It helps that the client has been designed for modern operating systems, and it is supposed to be a more robust experience than the original FightCade. However keep in mind that it is not a finished project, may not ever be since it has ceased development for the time being.
It is still in beta with the last major development happening in February 2018, and the last tweet regarding updates was in December 2018 -
https://twitter.com/KnightCadeHelp/status/1077984225096290309
i. Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition (OE) [PS3/Xbox 360]
OE is an acceptable and decent version of the game. The timing is a little off. This is because the consoles force a 60Hz refresh rate (60 Frames Per Second [FPS]), while arcade 3rd Strike actually runs at 59.583Hz (59.583 FPS). As a result the console ports run slightly faster than the arcade version. Another issue is that Yun’s damage off Zenpou Tenshin doesn’t scale properly so it does more damage/stun, and builds more meter than arcade Yun. That is highly problematic given that Yun is already top tier. Furthermore there are a lot of aesthetic visual and audio issues that aren’t quite the true arcade experience, such as incorrect sound cues, or audio that drops in and out randomly. I’m sure there are other discrepancies as well.
The key things going for OE are really the training mode, and access to Xbox Live (XBL)/Playstation Network (PSN). The 3SOE training mode is easier to understand and use than the training mode mod for the FBA emulator. More info on this below. The OE training mode is also more robust than the 30th Anniversary Collection training mode. There are communities for both XBL and PSN that play often. It’s a good place to train. Good to note is that, OE also fixes some of the less desirable bugs found in the arcade version, such as the Ken/Makoto Neutral throw glitch.
There is no practical difference between playing PS3 or Xbox 360 offline, it’s the same experience other than the basic console differences. Some people swear by PS3 being the better offline version due to it being slightly closer to arcade regarding input lag than Xbox 360, but it’s an average of .03 frames of a difference. Some people are adamant that the 360 is the better offline version. You’ll be fine playing on either. The real schism between the consoles appears online. Because XBL has a better online infrastructure than PSN (for PS3), that’s often why people prefer the 360 version. Additionally, the FGC adopted the Xbox 360 as the platform of choice during the generation which 3SOE was released. That contributes to the bias towards Microsoft’s console. However, with the PS4 being the current platform of choice for the FGC, and most PS4 sticks having backwards compatibility with PS3 consoles, PS3 has some plus sides for use again.
So the big question is should you still use PS3 or Xbox 360?
As of right now, there is a dedicated group of players still using Xbox 360 for online. It’s a small group of players but those are some of the best players to come from the US (Exodus, Ryan B, Yuuki, Tenren, Surewin, etc.) It’s a great place to train and learn still, with Exodus often streaming lobbies and long sets. His stream can be found here, https://www.twitch.tv/exodus3rd
The only issue (and this is going to come up again for the other console ports) is that it’s all private match making. So you need to find access to the discords and FaceBook group chats to find matches for that platform.
PS3 is a little more desolate. There are players who still have their PS3’s and use it for online, but more often that not it’ll be hard to find lobbies or random games. PS3 is primarily going to be useful through personal match-making. Which again isn’t hard to find if you’re part of the discords and FB group chats.
Furthermore the PSN scene currently has an active and streamed lobby several days a week through Vencabot. He predominantly streams PS4/Steam but occasionally he’ll use PS3. If you have the time, I implore you to check it out. He streams 3S almost daily, and he has a fantastic community and playerbase around his stream. Here is the link: https://www.twitch.tv/vencabot .
Make sure your PS3 or Xbox 360 is plugged into a CRT to replicate the arcade cab experience, and more importantly to reduce input lag as much as possible. You can use a low lag modern monitor, but you’ll get the best and most authentic results, with less lag, on a CRT. Of course, you should be using wired internet. Overall if you’re not playing at the top level, this version of the game will be more than adequate considering the differences from the arcade version. And for those playing a super high level, it’s fine too.
ii. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (30AC/30th) [PS4, Xbox One, Switch, & Steam]
As far as I know there are not big communities for either the Xbox One or the Switch versions. While I’m sure there are players who own the game for those platforms looking for sets, there are not large online communities for them. The largest communities for this version of the game are on PS4 and Steam, with the former boasting a very active community and player pool size only second to FC1. Steam is also decently robust with a lot of the former Xbox 360 community migrating over to the Valve platform. There are some glaring issues with this version of the game. They are --
Horrible UX (From setting controls, to rematching, and more)
Incredibly low audio (most problematic in public settings i.e. a tournament)
Inherent lag due to VSync (Fixable on Steam)
Smaller online lobbies than OE (Seen as a pro rather than a con by some)
There are some other issues like the forced 60Hz refresh rate, but that isn’t a game breaking issue.
The major things going for it are, 1. It has a large and active player pool, and 2. It is on modern consoles which lowers the barrier of entry considerably. because let’s face it not everyone kept their PS3 or Xbox 360, nor does everyone still have a CRT. Plus carrying around a PS4 and a modern monitor is much easier than carrying around a CRT and an older console that not everyone has a controller for (which is a whole other issue with converters/trying to provide compatible controllers).
Input Lag is a thing though. There is inherently one frame of lag due to V-Sync on the PS4 version. You can disable V-Sync for the Steam version, but you run into potential screen tearing issues. There will be a section on this subject below. However, on PS4 there is so much potential for lag. There is the V-sync issue, lag introduced by your monitor, and lag introduced by your controller’s pcb. I sometimes feel like I am playing underwater on PS4. I personally prefer OE on CRT. But, like I’ve said before there are some players that I can’t play on PS3 because they don’t have a compatible platform. But a lot of players are on PS4, and Vencabot’s lobby and stream are dope. So I will often play on PS4 for the accessibility of it. Sometimes connections are trash, sometimes they are buttery smooth. It’s hard to predict. But I’ve had similar issues with FC1 and PS3 OE too. It’s online, what can you do?
One last thing to note on the topic of input lag. I know of some players that have found ways to connect their PS4’s to CRTs (DaRage) or their computer to CRT displays, and will swear by this. As far as I know there haven’t been conclusive tests done on the input lag for PS4 on CRT or Steam on CRT. If you come across these, please let me know!
A big thing about PS4/Steam is that I often see complaints from the uninitiated is that they are virtual ghost towns with little activity. THAT IS FALSE. PS4 is incredibly active, however, it is mostly private lobbies and personal match-making. The same goes for Steam. You’re going to have to be put in the FaceBook group chats, or get into the 3S discords. I’ll place some references below for match-making.
Also if you just want to play the game for fun and not take it too seriously, this is a good option.
iii. Older Generation Consoles
Don’t play 3rd Strike on PS2 or Dreamcast, despite what your nostalgia may tell you. The lag input on these are bad, especially the Dreamcast version. Plus, there are other of discrepancies from these older ports, such as speed differences. They were okay for their time, but we’ve moved on and have received better options.
Here are 3S input lag test results across different platforms:
(Source: https://forums.shoryuken.com/t/3rd-strike-lag-speed-tests/167456/110)
3S Input Lag Speed Test Results
CPS3 (True Arcade) - 3.6
PS2 - 4.7
PS3 (Filters off) - 3.8 (CRT)
PS3 (Filters on) - 3.8 (CRT)
360 (Filters off) - 4.1 (CRT)
360 (Training Mode) - 3.9 (CRT)
Dreamcast - 6
Emulated 3S Lag Results (Excluding Monitor Lag)
FBA (aero on) - 6.0
FBA (aero off) - 4.6
Shmupmame (aero on) - 5.4
Shmupmame (aero off) - 3.8
Shmupmame (fullscreen aero off) - 3.7
Emulated 3S Lag Results (Including Monitor Lag)
FBA (aero on) - 6.5
FBA (aero off) - 5.1
Shmupmame (aero on) - 6.0
Shmupmame (aero off) - 4.4
Shmupmame (fullscreen aero off) - 4.3
*All these averages should be +/- 0.5 frames of the actual lag
There are some other things to keep in mind regarding input lag. There is input lag that is caused by your controller/stick. Some controllers/sticks have less input lag. You should figure out how much lag your stick causes. Here is a slightly outdated resource for the input lag for a lot of the popular sticks on the market, http://www.teyah.net/sticklag/results.html. -- Archive Link CRT is typically preferred because there is less input lag than lcd screens, almost negligible. This issue can come up with laptop screens and monitors used for HD consoles.
There is a training mode mod that exists for an old Final Burn Alpha emulator, that predates the
FightCade client. The major issue with the mod is that it is written in Japanese. It’s a little tough to work with, but not horrible. 3SOE has a better training mode for some functions, however the FBA training mode has some features that 3SOE lacks. Some of those features are a charge partition training mode, a denjin training mode, and other neat little things. Luckily Nica K.O. did a tutorial on how to navigate and use this mod. The video is a little long, but fortunately there are time stamps to help you jump to the sections that are most pertinent to you. Nica K.O. also includes all the download links to access this training mode mod.
Here is the link to the tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogefVDZGPY0
These are some locations that feature regular sessions for local play, on either cab, supergun, or console.
-- Northeast --
Massachusetts:
- Game Underground (Natick, MA)
https://www.facebook.com/GameUnderground/
New York:
- Next Level (Brooklyn, NY)
https://www.facebook.com/NextLevelArcade/
Pennsylvania:
- Siren Records (Doylestown, PA)
https://www.facebook.com/SirenRecordsDoylestown/
-- Southeast --
Georgia:
- Friday Night Georgia Tech Sessions (Atlanta, GA)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/164898150234339/
North Carolina:
- Lost Ark Video Games (Greensboro, NC)
https://www.facebook.com/lostarkvideogames/
- SavePoint (Charlotte, NC)
https://www.facebook.com/savepointvg/?ref=br_rs
- Stop Button (Hope Mills, NC)
https://www.facebook.com/stopbuttonbar
-- Midwest --
Illinois:
- The Fight Cave Candy Arcade (Hanover Park, Il)
https://www.facebook.com/The-Fight-Cave-Candy-Arcade-158029331591029/
- Logan Arcade (Chicago, Il)
https://www.facebook.com/LoganHardwareArcade/?ref=br_rs
Missouri:
- Novastar Gaming Center (Kansas City, MO)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KcSrk/
Nebraska:
- Evil Omaha Empire (Omaha, NE)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/evilomahaempire/about/
Wisconsin:
- La Crosse FGC Meet Ups (La Crosse, WI)
https://www.facebook.com/LaxFGC/
-- Southwest --
Arizona:
- The Gaming Zone (Tempe, AZ)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/thegamingzoneaz/
California:
- Don’s Arcade (Torrance, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/619052738200755/
- Super Arcade (Azusa, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/SuperArcade/
Game Center (Belmont, CA)
Texas:
- Arcade UFO (Austin, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/arcadeufo/
- Free Play Arlington (Arlington, TX)
https://www.facebook.com/freeplayarlington/
- Dreams eSports Cafe (Houston, TX)
https://www.playgameofdreams.com/
https://www.facebook.com/playgameofdreams/
- Free Play Richardson (Richardson, TX - Dallas/Fort Worth Area)
http://freeplayrichardson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/freeplayrichardson/
Here are some online groups to find people to play and connect with over 3rd Strike.
i. Facebook Groups
3rd Strike Junkies (Premiere Facebook group for 3rd Strike) (This will be good for getting access to the private groups or the discords):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thirdstrikejunkies/
Lost Ark Fighting Squad (All the activity regarding fighting games at Lost Ark):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LAVGFS/
Tierless Heroes (The Facebook discussion page for the group that runs CCR) :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tierlessheroes/
Chicago Arcade FGC:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicagoarcadefgc/?ref=group_browse_new
New England FGC:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/xmfcx/?ref=group_browse_new
FGC of Southwest Virginia:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/233646530159191/?ref=group_browse_new
Street Fighter 3.3 CDMX (México)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1313486378698366/?ref=group_browse_new
3rd Strike Europe
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3rdstrikeUK/?ref=group_browse_new
ii. Discord Channels
There are several discord channels that cater to 3rd Strike and match-making. You’ll be able to find games for all of the major platforms. However due to the nature of Discord invites I can’t really link to them here. And any that I do will eventually expire. However if you ask around in the FaceBook groups and on Twitter I’m sure you’ll be able to gain access to them.
Since I don’t know every spot that 3rd Strike is played at, I would love it if people let me know about their local communities, and any other way they get together to play 3S. If your local spot or your online community was left off this list and you would like it to be added, message me on Facebook, my name is GK Lai.
This is the part where I cheap plug my stuff. I run a weekly session called “3rd Strike Thursdays”, and a monthly tournament called “Lost Ark Legacy” at Lost Ark Video Games in which North Carolina’s best players come out and train, and help the less experienced players level up. If you’re interested in playing and learning this game, please come out! These sessions are streamed at, https://www.twitch.tv/lost_ark_video_games
I also run monthly 3rd Strike tournaments at “Carolina Clash Rebirth”, an excellent monthly fighting game tournament hosted by Tierless Heroes. This event takes place in Cary, NC at East Coast Gaming.
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First and foremost you must have these Roms zipped in your Rom folder:
sfiii2.zip
sfiii2n.zip
sfiii3.zip
sfiii3a.zip
sfiii3au.zip
sfiii3n.zip
sfiiin.zip
Here is a link to download those roms:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxHa13doxR1RbURzX3l4dExtSWM
Now launch the ggpofba client. Before loading the game, you’re going to make these specific changes.
Hover your cursor over “Video” in the top menu.
Select Blitter: Basic
Blitter Options: No effects
Stretch: Correct Aspect Ratio
Gamma Correction Settings: Use video hardware when possible
Fullscreen Resolution: Arcade
Fullscreen bitdepth: 32bit
Monitor properties: Widescreen CRT aspect ratio (16:9)
✔ Rotate vertically aligned games
Uncheck Force 60Hz refresh rate
Uncheck Auto Frameskip
Use an ethernet cable to reduce packet loss, and try to play someone with the smallest ping possible (preferably 100 or less).
Furthermore, always plug your controller into a backset USB port, as frontset USB ports tend to lag more on laptops.
There are more ways to optimize your laptop, but since I don’t know what sort of rig you have, you’re going to have to figure that out on your own. Here are a couple of links that might help.
How to fix black bars:
https://www.reddit.com/r/StreetFighter/comments/5xkbmy/3s_romhack_no_more_black_bars_on_fightcade/
Reducing mouse and keyboard lag:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5365-RXBN-5508
Now enjoy playing! It’s a good game.