A_Reverie
Smash Apprentice
- Joined
- Aug 26, 2015
- Messages
- 175
It's almost been a year now since my first tournament. I'm reflecting on my journey so far, and wanted to share with you all some perspective that I've gained through my time as a competitive Smasher.
A little bit about me: I'm from central Texas, in a small town no one's every really heard of. I grew up with games, but Smash Brothers was the biggest highlight of my early years. I remember playing Melee and Brawl with my best friend every day after school. It was just the most fun we ever had together, and we still look fondly on those days when we catch up.
The biggest thing Smash has done for me as a whole is help me embrace what I am and what I'm passionate about: gaming. I had a tough time as a kid. My parents didn't really care for my hobbies, so I sort of grew to fear them. I was always told that I wouldn't amount to anything if I put so much time into this, so as a young adult I still had a head full of doubt keeping me from really enjoying doing what I wanted to do.
I began with Project: M. It started as a fun experiment with a roommate and I, learning how to combo, dash dance, wavedash. The whole nine yards. It really opened my eyes how much I enjoyed practicing and putting my time into something I was passionate about despite what others may think of it. It was a big turning point for me and to this day I still remember exactly when I decided I wanted to make Smash my hobby. I felt so free of doubt for the first time in my life.
Fast forward to November 2014, I competed in Bowser's Revenge in Plano, TX, small P:M monthly tournament where I went on to win my first set and lose the next two. It was an incredible experience, my first glimpse into the scene, and the spark that lit my fire to compete. So I went home with a mind full of excitement, and then time passed...
It continues to pass, and it's just awful. I'm so separated from people where I live. I only know a handful of people who play Smash competitively, and we're all so busy it's impossible to play often enough. I began feeling so stuck, even after I transitioned to Melee, I had to force myself to learn how to train effectively on my own. I'm still making progress, but I hate how isolated it feels being here with hardly anyone to play with. It's really disheartening to have a hobby that no one around you can really relate to or talk to you about.
So I've made it my goal in life to play Smash with as many people as possible and in as many different places as possible. I want to get the most out of this, and share it with as many others as I can find. From scrubs to pros, I just want to be a part of the community and feel like I belong.
A little bit about me: I'm from central Texas, in a small town no one's every really heard of. I grew up with games, but Smash Brothers was the biggest highlight of my early years. I remember playing Melee and Brawl with my best friend every day after school. It was just the most fun we ever had together, and we still look fondly on those days when we catch up.
The biggest thing Smash has done for me as a whole is help me embrace what I am and what I'm passionate about: gaming. I had a tough time as a kid. My parents didn't really care for my hobbies, so I sort of grew to fear them. I was always told that I wouldn't amount to anything if I put so much time into this, so as a young adult I still had a head full of doubt keeping me from really enjoying doing what I wanted to do.
I began with Project: M. It started as a fun experiment with a roommate and I, learning how to combo, dash dance, wavedash. The whole nine yards. It really opened my eyes how much I enjoyed practicing and putting my time into something I was passionate about despite what others may think of it. It was a big turning point for me and to this day I still remember exactly when I decided I wanted to make Smash my hobby. I felt so free of doubt for the first time in my life.
Fast forward to November 2014, I competed in Bowser's Revenge in Plano, TX, small P:M monthly tournament where I went on to win my first set and lose the next two. It was an incredible experience, my first glimpse into the scene, and the spark that lit my fire to compete. So I went home with a mind full of excitement, and then time passed...
It continues to pass, and it's just awful. I'm so separated from people where I live. I only know a handful of people who play Smash competitively, and we're all so busy it's impossible to play often enough. I began feeling so stuck, even after I transitioned to Melee, I had to force myself to learn how to train effectively on my own. I'm still making progress, but I hate how isolated it feels being here with hardly anyone to play with. It's really disheartening to have a hobby that no one around you can really relate to or talk to you about.
So I've made it my goal in life to play Smash with as many people as possible and in as many different places as possible. I want to get the most out of this, and share it with as many others as I can find. From scrubs to pros, I just want to be a part of the community and feel like I belong.
