Fresh Breakdowns From the Alexandria FGC Desk
Weekly writeups on frame data quirks, punish windows, and combo routes pulled straight from lab sessions and tournament VODs.
Read the ArchiveLatest From the Lab
Recent articles digging into matchups, mechanics, and the numbers behind them
Frame Traps Nobody Talks About
We break down mid-tier frame traps that rarely get lab time, showing why they hold up better than flashier options at high level play.
Reading Whiff Punish Windows
A close look at startup and recovery data to explain why certain whiff punishes work on paper but fail against real reaction speed.
The Corner Carry Debate
Comparing damage-optimized combos against corner carry routes, and why tournament players keep switching between the two philosophies.
Anti-Airs That Age Well
Revisiting old anti-air options that still hold relevance today, backed by hitbox data and frame advantage breakdowns.
Meaty Timing Explained
An editorial dive into meaty setups, oki windows, and why a single frame can flip an entire okizeme sequence.
Patch Notes Through a Data Lens
We revisit a recent balance patch and translate the raw numbers into what actually changes in neutral and combo routes.
Do you accept guest posts from other FGC writers?
Yes, we welcome pitches from players and analysts who want to contribute frame data breakdowns or matchup writeups. Send an outline first so we can align on depth and format before a full draft.
How often do you publish new articles?
We aim for one to two long-form breakdowns a week, plus shorter combo notes whenever a patch or notable tournament set gives us something worth analyzing.
Where does your frame data come from?
We pull from publicly available frame data resources, in-game training mode testing, and manual frame counting from recorded footage to cross-check accuracy before publishing.
Do you cover every fighting game or focus on specific titles?
We focus on a rotating shortlist of active fighting games with strong competitive scenes, so our breakdowns stay detailed rather than spread thin across too many titles.
Can I request a specific matchup or character breakdown?
Absolutely, readers regularly suggest characters or matchups through our contact page and we keep a running list that shapes upcoming articles.
What Sets Our Coverage Apart
Why FGC readers keep coming back to this blog
Every combo and punish claim is checked against actual frame data, not assumptions carried over from older patches or other games.
Our contributors compete locally and online, so breakdowns come from lab time and set experience, not just theory.
We test setups ourselves in training mode before publishing, rather than repeating claims already circulating on forums.
New breakdowns and combo notes go up on a steady schedule, so the archive keeps growing alongside every major patch.
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