I think it’s crazy how goals just keep extending. I started this game last June and my goal was just to get Ryu to Gold. And during each subsequent rank my goal extended until reaching master was all I wanted. 

When I got that done, I was relieved because it meant I could play any character I wanted and not feel so anxious about reaching master again since I had done it before. 

But I started to really love this character way more than Ryu. So that anxiety built up again. I’m still a scrub though. Diamond is insanely difficult for me. 

I shamelessly one and done’d quite a bit on the last stretch. Diamond rank’s volatile matchmaking does not encourage fairness in my opinion. I’m not gonna rematch Grand Master alt John Street Fighter with 1567 hours after getting mauled with his Alex 😂 

As dishonorable as I sound I do have a little bit of advice to give: 

\- Analyze your replays, document your decisions carefully. Rewind, go frame by frame. Get it all down. 

\- Get COACHED. This helped me improve tremendously. Many cool individuals in this community are more than happy to help you.

\- And of course, block plenty. Be okay with blocking. Taking the throw is better than eating a disastrous combo. 

Second time master feels better than the first time + some tips