Elson Wong

My Greenman continues to grind on his fundamentals, strikes and movements in a live match! He played against my Lion to build up character knowledge & match experience! And instead of Pai, I switched to Sarah for kicks. Enjoy the session as much as we did playing! GGs Greenman! Elson vs Okugreenman #8 (VIRTUA FIGHTER World Stage) - Session 149 youtube.com/live/K8cFV-YvzL4… #VirtuaFighter #PlayMoreVF @VFisAWESOME

I love how "weight" was mentioned in your commentary Mike because despite the incredible animations, lighting and vocal performances, SOUND DESIGN was a strong highlight during my first watch of the trailer. Rafale family is "grounded" on Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu (aka Tourou-ken) & to show the "weight" of Lionel's training & martial art we hear it three times in the trailer (from a story telling pov). First the boot on the table. Listen to the clinks of the bottles and wine - Lionel has strong intent to challenge this 'Paraguayan Punisher' who DIDN'T have it all (complete opposites, excellent narrative contrasts). Lionel, perhaps deep-down and yearning, wants to prove a point: 'that he doesn't have to be labelled like his father to be given everything to show success, he wants to do it his way, the old money way, in the streets, a trait of rebellion not lost in the Rafale household. Second the Tourou-ken prep as he spreads his legs and feet apart into mantis form (the threat and danger of this individual is imminent). The 'scrrrrrrch' on his boot to dirt, the dust emanating like's smoking hot, makes the audience really feel that his martial arts is ready to do some serious damage to his opponent, and in addition, an intent to prove his point of being stronger in combat. There is so much "weight" in his conviction in the moment! Thirdly, that STOMP! WHOOMPH~TMPP! The camera pans out to not Lionel (the character in full body shot) but also shining a light to the awesomeness, power and beauty of Tourou-ken (emphasis on martial arts as a theme, it speaks VIRTUA FIGHTER!). It give me chills everytime I see this scene, it's deliberately done this way to make me feel the "weight" of everything that's been presented! Point is: SOUND DESIGN may have been masked by the other flashy elements but know well that what we heard is an important layer to the conversation and the story. (Also, I think his signature sneaker-boots are weighted, making it even more awesome that he takes his training seriously! I can't wait till you give Lionel a go when the game comes out!) #VirtuaFighter #vfcrossroads #VFCR #PlayMoreVF @VFisAWESOME

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