What is button plinking? (Explained by an Expert)

Person demonstrating button plinking technique on arcade stick controller for fighting games

Button plinking, also known as priority linking or simply plinking, is a technique used in fighting games to execute certain moves or combos more consistently and effectively. The term “plinking” is derived from “priority linking,” as it takes advantage of the priority system often found in fighting games when multiple button inputs are pressed simultaneously.

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What is SOCD? (Explained by an Expert)

Graphic explaining SOCD in gaming with expert Tom O'Neill, depicting arcade buttons, fight stick, and a cheerful man's portrait.

SOCD stands for ‘Simultaneous Opposite Cardinal Directions’ in the gaming community. It’s when a player presses two opposite directions simultaneously, like left and right. This often happens with advanced game controllers. The most common way to handle this is the ‘Neutral’ resolution, where the controller ignores both directions. This prevents unfair advantages in games, especially in competitive play.

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