its always been like this in kof (since 97). using normals dont fill the bar, but when you hit or op blocks it does fill. even when blocking you fill your shit. the only way to fill your bar without touching your op, is by doing specials. 97 yama snake cancel is one way, one good ass way though. i,i,i,i,i,i,ik,ik,ik,i,i,i,ik,ik,iku,i,i,ii,k,ik,ikuzo.