Exploring Planet Zebes ~ Samus Aran's Compendium: New players, look here!

Hello Samus players old and new! Are you looking for information? Searching for a specific thread about a technique? Wanted to add something to a discussion? Look no further, as this is the amazing Samus directory thread. This will be a "Base of Operations". Every important thread will be linked here. I will try to keep this whole thing updated as well as possible. If I should forget something, please feel free to tell me. If you created a topic you want to have added, please let me know through my VM wall.

KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE SOME THREADS THAT ARE OUTDATED OR THE DISCUSSION DIED, SO PLEASE CHECK THE DATES IN THE RESPECTIVE THREAD!!

Thanks for your support!


This section is a selection of threads specifically aimed at new Samus users.

The Ultimate Samus Database
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=185822
This guide explains every move of Samus to you, and how you can do certain tactics with Samus, etc. An important read if you're new to Samus.

Beyond the Chozo ~ 7 Ways to take your Samus to the next level
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=229413
This guide is vital to read if you've already gotten the basics. It contains how you can advance your game, and how you can surprise your enemies with new tactics.

Shoot First, Ask Questions Later: Samus Q&A Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=224928
If you have a question about Samus, may it be the uses of a certain move, what to do in a specific situation or problems with a character, ask here. The Samus players will gladly answer your questions!

Celestial Archives: Samus Video Archive & Critique Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=232606
If you have videos of your Samus as you play her, you can post them into this thread, and let the Samus players tell you how to improve, what your mistakes were, etc. Good for getting even better! You'll also find matches of the good Samus players to watch and analyze for your benefit. Yay!


Complete Guides to using Samus, frame data and Q&A.

Samus Q&A Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=224928

The Ultimate Samus Database
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=185822



This section involves general things and socializing inside of the Samus Boards.

Samus Boards General/Social Topic
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=232620

Celestial Archives: Samus Video Archive & Critique Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=232606



This section contains strategy guides and threads about certain techniques.

General
Getting Under The Armour ~ Samus Interview Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=268595

Building For Battle ~ Samus' Move Tier List & Discussion
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=256588

Beyond the Chozo ~ 7 Ways to take your Samus to the next level
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=229413

Samus' Ledge Capabilities
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=226507

Some tips, tricks and ideas
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=249356

Tips & Tactics to know as Samus Player (WIP)
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=227320

Thoughts on advancing Samus
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=234917

More thoughts on advancing Samus
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=245350

In-Depth and Move Guides
How to deal with *insert move here*
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=271745

Samus' Jab: Revisited
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=247242

Morph Ball Bomb Discussion
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=221076

Various U-Air Strings
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=246448

Differences in Stun Time with Charge Shot
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=245555

Footstool Options
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=234737

FSmash / BAir / UTilt / DSmash KO %s
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=238278

DTilt / Plasma Shot KO %s
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=234919


This section contains information to ATs, combos and several other things that can be helpful when playing Samus.

Platform Jab Lock Setups
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=243411

The Future of Samus: The Ledge
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=255813

Tether Grab Cancel
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=259582



This section contains topics related to competitive discussion on Samus, such as matchups or stages.

Matchups
Samus's Log Book: Creature Morphology (Match-Up Discussion)
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=222783


Stages
Map Station (Stage Discussion) (Dead)
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=248670


Others
Samus Doubles Partner Thread
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=241180