[General] Frame Data

The game runs on 60 frames per second. Frames are used as a measurement of game time and provide a quantitative way to discuss and analyze the game's system (1).

Many of the blog entries have a Frame Data section:

Execution - pertains to strike and throw options.  Execution refers to the time it takes from the initiation of the move to when the move can make contact to the opposing character.

Active - the portion of the move that makes contact to the opposing character. 

Contact Effects - The contact an attack makes to an opposing character can cause a variety of contact effects.  These contact effects are usually categorized as either:

1. Guard (G) - the contact effect when the opposing character successfully guards against the strike.
2. Hit (H) - the contact effect when the opposing character gets hit by the strike.
3. Counter Hit (CH) - the contact effect when the opposing character gets counter hit by the strike.
4. Throw (T) - the contact effect when the opposing character gets successfully thrown.
5. Throw Escape (TE)  - the contact effect when the opposing character escapes the throw.
6. Reversal (R)  - the contact effect when the opposing character' move gets reversed.

In the contact effects section, the frame data is represented as the difference between the recovery of the two characters.  A plus sign (+) in front of the frame data represents the character performing the move to recover earlier than the opposing character.  A minus sign (-) in front of the frame data represents the opposing character to recover earlier than the character performing the move.

Total Frames - The time it takes from the initiation of the move to complete recovery.  Generally, this data represents the total frame of the move when no contact is made against the opposing character.

Version: VF5FS Version A.1

References:
1.  VFDC Frames Guide (VF4) - for a detailed description on frame data.

Last Updated: September 28, 2014