ChuDat
Smash Master
This.NJ and NY wrecked us. They showed us just how dominant they were at BTYF. The truth is that we are behind. Far behind. We have crazy talent and potential here but none of that matters if we don't begin to release and expose that drive.
We have lost a lot of MD/VA power. At least 20-25 extremely talented and smart Melee players did not accept Brawl and therefore a lot of our power was reduced. The only 2 non-melee powerhouses that have entered the scene are Forte and Candy. This is not to say the rest of you guys are inefficient; however, I believe there is PLENTY of room for potential.
We have got to step it up. No more being content with 7th, 9th, and 13th place. The best will always reach for the top and that burning desire will fuel the energy needed to create a better you. I really see a lot of potential in all of you and think you guys can improve tenfold. The same goes for me because I am no exception to the rule.
Metaknight's (Omni, Forte, Korn, Lucky)
We've got to step it up. We can better. We need to master the match-ups in regards to dittos and any weaknesses that we have. What are your worst match-ups? We gotta' work on them!
DDD's (Omni, Korn, EE, Hat, Turbogiliman)
Again, we can be far more superior with DDD than we are now. There's no reason that we cannot reach Atomsk/Seibrik level.
Snakes (Candy, Greg, Tantalus, Jayo)
MD/VA is already really good against Snakes thanks to you guys and Chillin. We need more out of you guys. More consistency, more tactics, and a stronger aura in general.
Falcos (GIMR, Okin, ???)
We don't have many Falcos. Who are our mains? Let yourself be known and master your match-ups
Diddys (Esoj, Deez, Thumbs)
We really need you guys to step your game up. NL and ADHD are amazing Diddy's and there is no reason why you guys can't do the same. Watch their videos and study what makes them so great and implement it into your game and evolve it. You guys are essential to making MD/VA stronger. Esoj, I know you can step it up. Deez, I haven't seen you around. Thumbs, it would great to have you back. I see a lot in you.
Kirby's (Chu, Hat, Poyo)
You guys are awesome. MD/VA aren't losing to any Kirby's ever.
ROB's (Jcaesar, Tantalus, Knacker??, OathMeal)
Like before, you guys can step it up as well. I wanna' see more ROB's higher up in the tournament placings here in MD/VA. 'Till this day, Knacker has always scared me with his insanely good ROB and he was the last ROB to place really well in tournaments.
I can go on, but you guys get the point. We can evolve. Discuss what you think is limiting you so we can destroy those barriers. Those of you with the same main should stick together and help improve each other. STICK TO YOUR MAINS. It's fun bs'ing and using other characters, but find your MAIN and stick with them. I now forbid MD/VA to use their secondaries unless their secondaries are good enough to get Top 5 in tournament.
What do you guys think?
http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=227328
and This. Pretty much what I said but people need to take action instead of expecting skill to come to them.
Atomsk will be at my tournament. I don't want him to win (no offense Atomsk, I'm just trying to motivate MD/VA xD). Rookie will also be there but he's a fox player. He's real good and maybe reached fox's full potential but I don't see him placing top 7 here, maybe not even top 10.
I'll be practicing tonight with Esoj, Candy, Gonzo, and possibly Azen. Boss hit me up if u want me to come and pick u up. If you can, try and reach Korn. We could use Metaknight practice.
Hova - Just out of curiosity, why didn't you mention me in your rant? Do you think I've reached my full potential? Kirby does have problems with certain characters, so I guess I'm going to have to learn how to use my copy ability and give my self more options and more opportunity to grow.
I discovered a new move last night. Final cutter. LOLZ