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SF3: 3rd Strike Alex Combo FAQ
Written by Brandon SS Hong
sf3alex@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/sf3alex
Copyright 2001, Brandon SS Hong
Reproduction or plagiarism is strictly forbidden.
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About
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This FAQ is for any Alex player who wants to improve.  I'll be using standard Street
Fighter notation, so check out a general FAQ if you need translation.

Version 4.0, 9/1/2001.  Fixed combo damages.
Version 3.0, 8/31/2001.
Version 2.0, 8/30/2001.

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Moves
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Flash Chop:     qcf+P
Power Bomb:     hcb+P
Spiral DDT:     hcb+K
Stampede:       charge d, u+K
Elbow Slash:    charge b, f+K
Knee Smash:     f, d, df+K
Headbutt/Choke: b+HP

Hyper Bomb:        360+P
Boomerang Raid:    qcf, qcf+P
Stun Gun Headbutt: qcf, qcf+P

EX ____  means hit two punches or two kicks simultaneously.  So for "EX Flash Chop", do qcf+PP.


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Combos
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The following combos are listed in this format:
#) Name (damage %)   --note, approximate damage done to Ryu
   Description
   Commands
   Notes

1) Bread and Butter (34%)
   Jump-in hit, standing knee, LP Flash Chop
   uf-> HP/HK-> MK-> qcf+LP

2) Bread and Butter EX (41%)
   Jump-in hit, standing knee, EX Flash Chop
   uf-> HP/HK-> MK-> qcf+PP

3) Bread and Knee EX (40%)
   Jump-in hit, standing knee, EX Knee Smash
   uf-> HP/HK-> MK-> f,d,df+KK

4) Anti-Air (28%)
   Standing elbow, EX Knee Smash
   MP-> f,d,df+KK
   Notes: Always use this combo if you parried an incoming air attack.

5) Shoulder Ram (24%)
   Rising shoulder ram, EX Knee Smash
   d+HP-> f,d,df+KK
   Notes: Only possible if the d+HP shoulder ram hits once.

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If you selected "Hyper Bomb"
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6) Hyper Bomb (52%)
   Grab, slam, slam, slam.
   360+P
   Notes: Since this super move cannot be comboed, you'll have to land it on your own.  Sorry folks.

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If you selected "Boomerang Raid"
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7) Bagels and Cream Cheese (54%)
   Jump-in hit, standing knee, EX Flash Chop, Boomerang Raid
   uf-> HP/HK-> MK-> qcf+PP-> qcf+P

8) Andy Lui Special (52%)
   Jump-in hit, standing knee, Boomerang Raid
   uf-> HP/HK-> MK-> qcf,qcf+P
   or
   uf-> HP/HK-> qcf+MK-> qcf+P

9) Half Andy Lui Special (42%)
   Standing knee, Boomerang Raid
   MK-> qcf,qcf+P
   or
   qcf+MK-> qcf+P
   Notes: Try this combo after parrying a ground attack.

10) Dashing Elbow Raid (40%)
    Elbow Slash, Boomerang Raid
    charge b-> f+K-> qcf,qcf+P

11) Booty Call (42%)
    Flash Chop, EX Elbow Slash, Boomerang Raid
    qcf+HP-> charge back immediately-> f+KK-> qcf,qcf+P
    Notes: The Flash Chop must hit so the opponent's back is turned.  To hit more often
           with the HP Flash Chop, 2-in-1 from LPs or ducking LK, etc.  The weird timing
           will throw off your opponent.


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If you selected "Stun Gun Headbutt"
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12) Stun Gun Followup (53%)
    Stun Gun Headbutt, Flash Chop, Suplex
    qcf,qcf+P-> get close-> qcf+HP-> hcb+HP
    Notes: Not really a combo, but a solid followup.

13) Dashing Elbow Stun Gun (67%)
    Elbow Slash, Stun Gun Headbutt (dizzy), Flash Chop, Suplex
    charge b-> f+K-> qcf,qcf+MP-> get close-> qcf+HP-> hcb+HP
    Notes: Use LP or MP Stun Gun Headbutt, depending on your opponent.
           Try this combo even if they are blocking - you'll probably
           snag them with the Stun Gun anyway (53% isn't bad).

14) Flash Chop Stun Gun (61%)
    Flash Chop, Stun Gun Headbutt (dizzy), Flash Chop, Suplex
    qcf+MP/HP-> qcf+MP-> get close-> qcf+HP-> hcb+HP
    Notes: Use LP or MP Stun Gun Headbutt, depending on your opponent.
           Try this combo even if they are blocking - you'll probably
           snag them with the Stun Gun anyway.

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Credits
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JChristopher, for the combo notation.
Andy Lui, for the talks on Alex combos.
BWilliamson and DarkBunny, for their Alex FAQs.
GameFAQs, for being the best resource for game FAQs.

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Closing
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If you have any constructive criticism, tips, new combos, or other comments, send me
an email (sf3alex@yahoo.com).  I'm always happy to help out other Alex players.  Also, 
check out my website (http://www.geocities.com/sf3alex) if you have time.  Thanks for reading!