When I first met NES n00b, I thought he was kind of strange at first. But, as I got to know him better, I soon realized that there was much more to this person. Not only was he extremely talented at Smash, but he tried very hard in every game he played and was very passionate and knowledgeable about everything. He also grew to be one of the most fun Smashers ever. Everyone always wanted to be around him.
Here's some of my fondest memories of n00b:
-He gave me all the pain fries I could ever want
-He come all the way from Mississippi to hang out in my house in Arkansas, multiple times
-I loved watching him school people in Melty Blood, Smash, or any other game that he played.
-Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
-The mountain combo
-Him making raptor hands while he played Melee or any other game
-Watching him grow from a scrub into a Melee pro.
-I was so proud when he won his first big tournament.
-He gave me so much sound smash advice and helped me become a better player.
-He would look at me while he did crazy combos to me. I still dunno how he did that.
-Squaaaaaaak! or any other random thing he'd say during Smash.
-I loved the logic that he would bring to arguments on Smashboards and IRL.
-I also loved the fact that he was my friend and that I got to know him. I'm lucky in that respect.
When I think of Ryan, I remember the fact that he was a great person all around. He will be missed.
