Soul Calibur IV Early Morning Competition

So I wake up this morning with an itch to kick some virtual butt... my natural reaction was to fire up my X360 and slide in Soul Calibur IV. I've only had the game for a week so I am definitely not an expert, but at the same time, I do not mindlessly button mash. I try my best to react with the right move, at the right time. I go 'gaga' for the versus-fighting game genre.

It seems that most people that hold 'good' records online and possess high-level characters seem to be some of the cheapest players around. All I am trying to say is that if they're going to destroy my virtual presence, then they need to do it with style. If you're a long-range fighter, keep me at distance and try to counter my close-up motions... if you're a samurai, then mix up your style and keep me guessing... don't always use the same horizontal strike or combo and win just because your character is fast enough to out perform my character using one button. If the game allows it, then it's fair, right? WRONG... Just because software is exploited doesn't mean it is being used correctly. In a game, this could kill the fun factor for your foe and yourself.

I'll take a loss proudly but most people forget the reason why we play games. Most people play games to have fun and if you're going to turn into a cheesecake, then don't play at all. Having a virtual record on some online leaderboard is not something you should be proud if you're not a good sport.