I would do a poll if I knew how, but screw it.
Which do you use? I use classic controls and I get salty whenever I get destroyed by a modern player even though it’s 100% my fault for sucking.
I prefer classic since I grew up with it, but modern controls are completely valid and it’s a shame to see the way so many people treat Modern players. I don’t think it reflects well on the community to push away new players when most people will never be at a level where modern vs classic is the deciding factor in a match. Getting salty when losing to modern players or using it as an excuse just encourages toxicity towards beginners and those dipping their toes into the genre.
SF6 is my first fighting game ever, and I have complex feelings on this topic.
When I started I intended to use modern controls as an easier way to get into the game. But after an hour or so of playing, I wasn’t having fun. Mainly because of auto combo. I got too much for free and didn’t feel like I was earning my wins. If it wasn’t for auto combo I probably would have stuck with it.
So I switched to classic and am grinding my way up the hard way. Currently in Bronze 4 and still lose a lot of matches to execution errors, dropping a super, messing up the one combo I know haha, etc. So I do find it tilting to lose to modern when I know they don’t have to go through the same struggles.
I’m sure it’s the case that at higher ranks the difference is minimal, but for new players modern is a huge advantage, and IMO way less fun if you’re actually trying to improve at the game.
That said, even in bronze I face very few modern players, so it’s not a big deal.
Overall I think it’s a fantastic addition for people just having fun. I play with my wife and she has much more fun with modern controls than she would with classic.
I prefer casual because I want access to all 6 buttons. But I don’t see the issue if someone wants to play modern.
Honestly, you can play whatever. It’s more important to learn fundamentals of neutral game (spacing, when to block, when to go in) than it is to have a proper control scheme. Do what makes you feel most comfortable.
I use modern because I play mostly casually. It’s not that the command inputs are difficult or anything, but I use a gamepad and it feels really awkward to have to use shoulder buttons for my normals.