Gaming
option select (os)
What does option select (os) mean?
A single sequence of inputs that the game resolves into the best outcome depending on the opponent's action. You don't have to react — the engine sorts it for you. Borderline cheating, totally legal.
"He's running an option select on my wake-up, so backdash and reversal both lose."
Origin
Fighting game community (FGC).
Frequently asked questions
What does "option select" mean?
In fighting games it's one input that automatically picks the right response based on what your opponent does.
How do you use "option select" in a sentence?
"That option select covers both the throw and the backdash at once."
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