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TSM Leffen: The Journey of Smash's Villain

LiteralGrill

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There is a lot of talk on what constitutes as a "God of Melee". Many consider Mew2King, PPMD, Armada, Mang0, and Hungrybox to be "the five Gods" however one player has come along that has been changing people's minds: TSM | Leffen. Many have also characterized Leffen as "the villain of Smash". How did he gain this notoriety? Why is he being considered to be in the top 6 Melee players? This video made by PZJedits shows some of the highlights that brought Leffen to where he is today.


SmashCapps hopes people found the video interesting! To keep up with Leffen follow him on Twitter. Follow SmashCapps on Twitter as well to keep up on all things Smash.
 
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Leffen is the equivalent of the Fire Nation from Avatar the Last Airbender.
 
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Chef Besh

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Love him or hate him, he has caused a lot of hype in recent time, whether it be from him getting bodied or taking games off the Gods. Got to respect someone who can take all that hate while still playing at a level above most other players.
 
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I'll admit, I'm not a fan of Leffen. He's just a jerk sometimes. I know he attributed it to severe depression or something like that, but I can't seem get around it.

That said, he still probably deserves the title of a Smash God, or he will soon, at least. Attitude has nothing to do with how good you are at Smash, and, as much as I hate to say it, he's really good.
 
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Although people may or may not like him, everyone can agree that he's necessary for the scene. It makes the Smash scene more alive with rivalries which is one of the bigger impetus in video games.
 
Man Li Gi

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I love Leffen. Seeing him in tourney draws hype and views because people want to see him lose. When he wins, the people's salt is just overflowing. It kind of reminds me of someone prominent in the Smash 4 community *coughZeRocough*.
 
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Even if he is cocky, we must admit that Leffen does deserves Top-6! I would say that Melee tournaments would not be the same if there wasn't a "villain".
 
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Leffen is one of the most overrated players in my opinion. Everyone (myself included) started to call him "The 6th God" after his great performance in Apex and Beast V but recent results have proven that he is in no way in the levels of Armada or Mang0 (he has only defeated one "God" and by far the weakest one atm and has been dominated my Armada's Fox since he picked him up). Every time he loses he tweets a lame excuse and starts to cry about E-Sports' pressure something that not even top 25 players do.

While he might indeed "generate hype", respect for your opponents and brother games (especially Smash 4) is far more important as a player and a person.
 
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I actually really like this guy and really love seeing him win. Especially when it makes everyone so salty. He's a breath of fresh air for someone like me who is kinda tired of everyone trying to act all humble and modest. Give me a guy who is really good, knows it and has no problem showing and telling it any day. Say what you will, but even when he does lose, it's still fun to see him show up again and make up for it. Besides, you're not brash if you can back it up.

This guy is like a real life Gary Oak, I swear. Except more likable. ¦D

I mean, sure, the "Five Gods" are okay, but I wanna PARTY with this guy! XD
 
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Leffen is really a good Smasher, but after do some Google searches about him. He does has some issues before.
I admire him as a Smasher, but as a guy online...nah.
 
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J.P said:
Leffen is one of the most overrated players in my opinion. Everyone (myself included) started to call him "The 6th God" after his great performance in Apex and Beast V but recent results have proven that he is in no way in the levels of Armada or Mang0 (he has only defeated one "God" and by far the weakest one atm and has been dominated my Armada's Fox since he picked him up). Every time he loses he tweets a lame excuse and starts to cry about E-Sports' pressure something that not even top 25 players do.

While he might indeed "generate hype", respect for your opponents and brother games (especially Smash 4) is far more important as a player and a person.
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leffen is overrated
he has defeateed all the gods
m2k does that too
 
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Without reading a comment or watching this video, I find it absolutely insulting that Ken is not considered a, "God of Smash."

Something needs to change.
 
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J.P said:
Leffen is one of the most overrated players in my opinion. Everyone (myself included) started to call him "The 6th God" after his great performance in Apex and Beast V but recent results have proven that he is in no way in the levels of Armada or Mang0 (he has only defeated one "God" and by far the weakest one atm and has been dominated my Armada's Fox since he picked him up). Every time he loses he tweets a lame excuse and starts to cry about E-Sports' pressure something that not even top 25 players do.

While he might indeed "generate hype", respect for your opponents and brother games (especially Smash 4) is far more important as a player and a person.
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The hype he brings being a villain of sorts is good, but he doesn't temper it with friendship or kindness especially as exhibited in the not too distant past, and that ultimately is his downfall. Then again Society today, never mind the smash community, have these winner take all notion of competition itself and that's what hurts these players deep down, not just leffen. He and the other gods and most "competitive" smashers that take it too seriously (not taking it seriously does not mean not trying to be the best) will not appreciate the community itself and will glorify their own efforts rather than that of the community's. We need to be Wilt Chamberlain and not Michael Jordan. We need pros to be like the pro smash 4 player blacktwins, not like certain others who not only want to either give the glory to one or two people or take it all for themselves.
Tldr our notions of competition are all wrong and everyone should go read some Plato
 
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ghaudephaede010 said:
Without reading a comment or watching this video, I find it absolutely insulting that Ken is not considered a, "God of Smash."

Something needs to change.
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No human is a god, though some skill is innate it is always a product of how they trained and who they trained with, and how long they trained (trained=played). But I agree that the fact that someone who pretty much made the smash community from his great play is not given accolades is definitely insulting.
 
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Maheen said:
Leffen is the equivalent of the Fire Nation from Avatar the Last Airbender.
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hes like zuko! banned from his home and forced to fight the gods in america to regain his honor! but we misunderstand him for what he lives for and hes actually just hasnt found his way
 
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Its good theres someone like leffen now because the gods were getting a bit old and its nice to see anyone can become great.
 
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L1GHT said:
Its good theres someone like leffen now because the gods were getting a bit old and its nice to see anyone can become great.
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I'm not sure of the latter half of what you're saying. By calling them gods we still imply that they are such because others cannot reach their level.
 
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List of things to do if I Git Gud @ Smash:

- Get *******, Brazzers, or Paheal to sponsor me.
- 1-Up Leffen at this whole villain thing by dressing up as a crazy super villain, always acting like a wacky cartoon villain, and having "Dr." in my stage name (or whatever the hip kids call the fake names players use).
 
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