TwentyTwo
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SCOTU
What's your biggest driving force in competing in tourneys? Money?
Competition? Fun? Being the Best?
M2K: All of them (even though I don't even use the money lol, I just
play cuz like there's no reason not to play. If you're good at
something do it. It's kind of fun too, makes life a little more
interesting)
Vyse
-What are your plans for the future?
M2K:I don't know some field of game design I'm not sure AT ALL what yet
though. I just like video games a lot lol
Nica K.O
-What's the most important tactic to learn or prepare with before a
tournament..is it mind games, execution, reaction time, or even
something else?
M2K:Lol this may sound weird but I mostly got good playing computers
and just setting up stuff humans would do most of the time. Example -
If I'm MK fighting a computer Snake and I hit them high in the air I
would jump toward them early, try to barely hit the top of my Uair,
then fast fall early. That way, if I was fighting a HUMAN, they might
have air dodged it, but I would be falling with them, so I could
usually always react and get them. Just stuff like that, and tech
skill. I rarely ever play though, usually only just before a big
tourney and that's it ever for the most part. My reaction time isn't
even good it's average at best LOL
Frown
-When was the last time you played a 4-player FFA with items on?"
M2K:I don't know like at the Jersey monthly this week I think or the
day before it with Forte and Deez and Pyronic Star. Mushroomy Kingdom
is fun I got Malcom to kill himself at 0% there with Wario's fart LOL
Istudying
-'Who do you think is the best player in brawl except yourself?" In the
future what one player do you think has the best chance to beat you in
a tournament?
M2K:That's hard to say, so many good people. Probably Azen and Ally and
maybe DSF and some WC guys I don't know of like Fiction might be up
there too (no WC experience I can't make an opinion on that). I hear
LeeMartin's been getting really good lately too. Chu's really good.
There's so many good players now. I'm afraid of any of them if they are
playing good against me, same with Reflex and some other guys. I never
think I'll do good at a tourney, that's one of the reasons I don't talk
trash. I'd have to eat my words, and I would also be setting a bad
example by trash talking, so that's why I either never or very rarely
do that esp. in person.
Gheb
-Would you drop MK for somebody else if he turned out not
to be the best? Or would always keep him at least as a 2nd?
M2K: I'd already be good with him why would I drop him? LOL. My 2nd
would probably just go back to DDD if MK got banned but there's no
reason he should be banned that's ridiculous. Overswarm's dumb
DA K.I.D
-if you could change some thing about the game, preferably to make it
more balanced what would it be.
M2K: Make Mario's FLOOD better!! I think Metaknight's tornado should
suck people up, just like a real tornado. He should also have giant 30
damage fireballs; I'm tired of always having to approach Snakeee MK
needs some projectile love too
Unseen Killa
-Did anything in particular inspire you to get good at Smash? Or were
you just like this game is fun so I'm going to play more.
M2K: Originally it was just fun so I just played it more LOL but after
I got really good I was like why not go a little bit further.
Meta-Kirby
-What could you say to those of us who long to be in your position, and
are trying to get better at Smash? Any training tips?
M2K: I'm not sure, just try to be smart and have good technical skill.
I really don't know what to say if you can't play smart though, unless
all you guys want to do is copy. Sorry Ignatious
-What should the character tier list look like, in your perspective?
M2K:
1) MK
2) Falco/Snake/Diddy/Wario/Olimar/DDD/GW among some others are right
after that I think. I don't know an exact list I just know MK is
probably the best but not by that much and I know all those characters
are also really good and close after him
-"What is your most common or aggravating mistake within your
competitive play?"
M2K: Getting frustrating/discouraged and messing up a lot I guess
Phillyrider807
-Is there another char that u play with that you think is on par with
your mk??
M2K: DDD is the next closest then Snake but I put far more time into MK
than both of them combined it's not even semi-close.
-I over heard that u entered a mk banned tournament and placed 5th is
this true?
M2K: I went to one MK banned tourney and I beat everyone except
Chillin's Falco with my DDD where all he did was roll around a lot then
CG me and laser camp into rapid As or illusions to the other side of
the stage when I approached him sometimes. After being sent to losers
we all split top 4 (I split with them SOOOOOO many times in the past).
I didn't play Azen or Atomsk, even though I have the advantage over
them based off the average of past sets. DDD vs a good Falco is too
hard if they are just playing gay and camping perfectly the entire
time. Even Atomsk was convinced that after playing Chillin; my DDD did
a bit better than Atomsk's DDD did vs Chillin. That's why chillin hates
brawl because camping is too dominant and he likes to attack but he's a
lot more disadvantaged with some characters by doing that. That's one
of the reasons I like MK it's more fun you just go out and **** people.
I had to use DDD like 3 or 4 times to make sure I won some sets at
FAST1, despite mainly MK at that time. I'm trying to go only MK now
though because I'd rather fully master 1 character than need to
counterpick if I don't have to.
Hence
-What exactly 'runs through your mind' when playing brawl against a
very formidable opponent?
M2K:I don't know I just try to play and ****
S.O.L.I.D
-M2K, you are thought of as the best Brawl Player in the world. Does
this make you feel like you have a huge target on your back and that
people go for you to attempt to take a game or even stock off of your
MK because they want to boast that they did that to the best? If you
think so, how do you feel about this?
M2K: Yeah it's kind of gay I like always have to be playing good or
people brag about everything. It's dumb cuz I can't always play good
I'm kind of random, and unless it's tourney I don't always want to try
100% although I usually do.
Chis
-How do you feel about your life outside of smash?
M2K:What life? lol I just sleep, go to college, watch anime, play
random games, talk on aim, browse boards, stuff like that. I wish I had
friends to play or do stuff with :\ I was too shy so I never really
made any around where I live
Tornadith
-"What other games do you play besides Smash?"
M2K: Used to play lots, mostly Nintendo genre
-How long do you think that you will be in the
professional scene?
M2K: I don't know as long as Smash is around?
-Since you are planning on making games in the future, what kind of
games would you like to make?"
M2K: Not sure, maybe something similar to Super Metroid?? I loved that
game.
Skater Trainer
-How did you get into the competitive melee scene?
M2K: I just played for fun a lot and then I accidentally got good and
then I was like let's just get better enough so that I win and then
keep doing that.
TheStig
-Did you audition for any reality shows since Ken has been
on survivor?
M2K: LOL no I would suck at that anyway
Epsilon933
-What was you greatest gaming moment in Smash and outside
of the Smash franchise?
M2K: Sorry I have no answer to that right now
LinkSpecialist
-Did you have anyone you ever looked up to, and if so, who?
M2K: No not really I just kept wanting to be better than the next
person even though I started really late
MeloManiacal
-How many tournaments did you attend before you began placing well?
M2K: Only a few
MarkO X
-What's your favorite stage in Brawl?
M2K: Delphino/Smashville. Delphino is fun and Smashville at night looks
cool . That's my main reasons lol
Hylian
-In melee or brawl, have you ever felt like you hit a certain point in
which you had trouble getting better? How did you push past this and
continue improving? What would your advice be for players who are stuck
at a certain skill level and can't seem to push past it?
M2K: I just kept playing and try to have fun and I'll randomly,
accidentally get better LOL. Again I only really play just before a big
tourney for the most part but I do it listening to OC remix most of the
time. I can't really give you an answer for that The Sauce Boss
-There are a lot of "good" smash players but none are nearly as
dominant as you. What is the fundamental difference between you and the
other top players. Ability to read people? Fast fingers? A strong drive
to win? IS there a difference?
M2K: I think everyone says I have a better mind for smash than them, or
understand the game better. I guess I'll just go with that answer since
I don't have one.
Ook
-What's your favorite restaurant, and what do you order from there?
M2K: I loved Ponderosa when I went there around the same time Melee
came out, but the one near me closed down sadly. I loved those chicken
wings among the other stuff they had. I don't know if all Ponderosas
are the same though, I just really enjoyed the one around me.
Teran17
-How do you personally view Falco vs Meta Knight?
M2K: I think MK has a small advantage, if he just stays away from CGs.
If he gets CGed Falco wins. Falco doesn't even have to approach ever
that's why it's dumb.
-Do you agree that Sheik is actually the best character in Melee? M2K:
I think Sheik and Fox are the best. If I'm playing really well it's Fox
but on average Sheik is the best and she has more easy-****-matchups
IMO. I think Marth is 3rd best. I main all 3 equally now just so you
know. The other 1% of the time in tourney I use Captain Falcon! He's
too fun!
Tianxiazhai
-Seriously, What happened to Ken, Pc Chris, and Korean DJ?
Husband and Wife?
M2K: They all quit except Wife still plays Melee occasionally and PC
just got back into Melee and he's already 2nd best in the EC again
after only playing for like a month or so
Xiahou Doun
-If I hugged you would you hug me back? O__O
M2K: Depends, are you a girl?
Flamingo
-Do you have any lucky charms you bring with you to tournaments?
M2K: No
Shaya
-do you consider yourself the world no.1 brawl and melee
player? Have you or
are you considering taking trips to places like Japan to vs
their best?"
M2K: Ya I think if I'm playing good I'm the best at both probably, I
just don't think I'm nearly as consistent as I'd like to be. I might go
to Japan soon with Vidjo, but I don't think it was for smash, it was
just go to there. I don't think I'm going to go but I'm considering it
slightly.
Ph00t bag
-What's your favorite hoodie?
M2K: lol I just wear random hoodies that I have
Shadowlink84
- What is your current view on Brawl. Is it a competitive game that
will be successful into the future, or is it simply riding on the
initial momentum built from its release?
M2K: It's pretty competitive if you don't play super lame. I try to
stay away from super lame most of the time, but if they play super lame
back then I don't have a choice. I used to think Brawl sucks but now I
think it's a really good game, but not Melee-good of course.
Somiyah
-What are your goals in life?
M2K: I don't know I just like video games a lot I really do not know
what I am going to do in the future
Popular questions
-Who could you see yourself using in the lower tiers?
M2K: Ike? But chibo's banning him so I'm not entering that. I play
really simple with Ike anyway I'm sure there's tons of better ones
anyway. I don't really care about low tiers.
TwentyTwo
-Is it lonely at the top?
M2K: Kind of but it's hard to make sure I always win because that
requires always playing good at tourneys and I only do that sometimes.
SCOTU
What's your biggest driving force in competing in tourneys? Money?
Competition? Fun? Being the Best?
M2K: All of them (even though I don't even use the money lol, I just
play cuz like there's no reason not to play. If you're good at
something do it. It's kind of fun too, makes life a little more
interesting)
Vyse
-What are your plans for the future?
M2K:I don't know some field of game design I'm not sure AT ALL what yet
though. I just like video games a lot lol
Nica K.O
-What's the most important tactic to learn or prepare with before a
tournament..is it mind games, execution, reaction time, or even
something else?
M2K:Lol this may sound weird but I mostly got good playing computers
and just setting up stuff humans would do most of the time. Example -
If I'm MK fighting a computer Snake and I hit them high in the air I
would jump toward them early, try to barely hit the top of my Uair,
then fast fall early. That way, if I was fighting a HUMAN, they might
have air dodged it, but I would be falling with them, so I could
usually always react and get them. Just stuff like that, and tech
skill. I rarely ever play though, usually only just before a big
tourney and that's it ever for the most part. My reaction time isn't
even good it's average at best LOL
Frown
-When was the last time you played a 4-player FFA with items on?"
M2K:I don't know like at the Jersey monthly this week I think or the
day before it with Forte and Deez and Pyronic Star. Mushroomy Kingdom
is fun I got Malcom to kill himself at 0% there with Wario's fart LOL
Istudying
-'Who do you think is the best player in brawl except yourself?" In the
future what one player do you think has the best chance to beat you in
a tournament?
M2K:That's hard to say, so many good people. Probably Azen and Ally and
maybe DSF and some WC guys I don't know of like Fiction might be up
there too (no WC experience I can't make an opinion on that). I hear
LeeMartin's been getting really good lately too. Chu's really good.
There's so many good players now. I'm afraid of any of them if they are
playing good against me, same with Reflex and some other guys. I never
think I'll do good at a tourney, that's one of the reasons I don't talk
trash. I'd have to eat my words, and I would also be setting a bad
example by trash talking, so that's why I either never or very rarely
do that esp. in person.
Gheb
-Would you drop MK for somebody else if he turned out not
to be the best? Or would always keep him at least as a 2nd?
M2K: I'd already be good with him why would I drop him? LOL. My 2nd
would probably just go back to DDD if MK got banned but there's no
reason he should be banned that's ridiculous. Overswarm's dumb
DA K.I.D
-if you could change some thing about the game, preferably to make it
more balanced what would it be.
M2K: Make Mario's FLOOD better!! I think Metaknight's tornado should
suck people up, just like a real tornado. He should also have giant 30
damage fireballs; I'm tired of always having to approach Snakeee MK
needs some projectile love too
Unseen Killa
-Did anything in particular inspire you to get good at Smash? Or were
you just like this game is fun so I'm going to play more.
M2K: Originally it was just fun so I just played it more LOL but after
I got really good I was like why not go a little bit further.
Meta-Kirby
-What could you say to those of us who long to be in your position, and
are trying to get better at Smash? Any training tips?
M2K: I'm not sure, just try to be smart and have good technical skill.
I really don't know what to say if you can't play smart though, unless
all you guys want to do is copy. Sorry Ignatious
-What should the character tier list look like, in your perspective?
M2K:
1) MK
2) Falco/Snake/Diddy/Wario/Olimar/DDD/GW among some others are right
after that I think. I don't know an exact list I just know MK is
probably the best but not by that much and I know all those characters
are also really good and close after him
-"What is your most common or aggravating mistake within your
competitive play?"
M2K: Getting frustrating/discouraged and messing up a lot I guess
Phillyrider807
-Is there another char that u play with that you think is on par with
your mk??
M2K: DDD is the next closest then Snake but I put far more time into MK
than both of them combined it's not even semi-close.
-I over heard that u entered a mk banned tournament and placed 5th is
this true?
M2K: I went to one MK banned tourney and I beat everyone except
Chillin's Falco with my DDD where all he did was roll around a lot then
CG me and laser camp into rapid As or illusions to the other side of
the stage when I approached him sometimes. After being sent to losers
we all split top 4 (I split with them SOOOOOO many times in the past).
I didn't play Azen or Atomsk, even though I have the advantage over
them based off the average of past sets. DDD vs a good Falco is too
hard if they are just playing gay and camping perfectly the entire
time. Even Atomsk was convinced that after playing Chillin; my DDD did
a bit better than Atomsk's DDD did vs Chillin. That's why chillin hates
brawl because camping is too dominant and he likes to attack but he's a
lot more disadvantaged with some characters by doing that. That's one
of the reasons I like MK it's more fun you just go out and **** people.
I had to use DDD like 3 or 4 times to make sure I won some sets at
FAST1, despite mainly MK at that time. I'm trying to go only MK now
though because I'd rather fully master 1 character than need to
counterpick if I don't have to.
Hence
-What exactly 'runs through your mind' when playing brawl against a
very formidable opponent?
M2K:I don't know I just try to play and ****
S.O.L.I.D
-M2K, you are thought of as the best Brawl Player in the world. Does
this make you feel like you have a huge target on your back and that
people go for you to attempt to take a game or even stock off of your
MK because they want to boast that they did that to the best? If you
think so, how do you feel about this?
M2K: Yeah it's kind of gay I like always have to be playing good or
people brag about everything. It's dumb cuz I can't always play good
I'm kind of random, and unless it's tourney I don't always want to try
100% although I usually do.
Chis
-How do you feel about your life outside of smash?
M2K:What life? lol I just sleep, go to college, watch anime, play
random games, talk on aim, browse boards, stuff like that. I wish I had
friends to play or do stuff with :\ I was too shy so I never really
made any around where I live
Tornadith
-"What other games do you play besides Smash?"
M2K: Used to play lots, mostly Nintendo genre
-How long do you think that you will be in the
professional scene?
M2K: I don't know as long as Smash is around?
-Since you are planning on making games in the future, what kind of
games would you like to make?"
M2K: Not sure, maybe something similar to Super Metroid?? I loved that
game.
Skater Trainer
-How did you get into the competitive melee scene?
M2K: I just played for fun a lot and then I accidentally got good and
then I was like let's just get better enough so that I win and then
keep doing that.
TheStig
-Did you audition for any reality shows since Ken has been
on survivor?
M2K: LOL no I would suck at that anyway
Epsilon933
-What was you greatest gaming moment in Smash and outside
of the Smash franchise?
M2K: Sorry I have no answer to that right now
LinkSpecialist
-Did you have anyone you ever looked up to, and if so, who?
M2K: No not really I just kept wanting to be better than the next
person even though I started really late
MeloManiacal
-How many tournaments did you attend before you began placing well?
M2K: Only a few
MarkO X
-What's your favorite stage in Brawl?
M2K: Delphino/Smashville. Delphino is fun and Smashville at night looks
cool . That's my main reasons lol
Hylian
-In melee or brawl, have you ever felt like you hit a certain point in
which you had trouble getting better? How did you push past this and
continue improving? What would your advice be for players who are stuck
at a certain skill level and can't seem to push past it?
M2K: I just kept playing and try to have fun and I'll randomly,
accidentally get better LOL. Again I only really play just before a big
tourney for the most part but I do it listening to OC remix most of the
time. I can't really give you an answer for that The Sauce Boss
-There are a lot of "good" smash players but none are nearly as
dominant as you. What is the fundamental difference between you and the
other top players. Ability to read people? Fast fingers? A strong drive
to win? IS there a difference?
M2K: I think everyone says I have a better mind for smash than them, or
understand the game better. I guess I'll just go with that answer since
I don't have one.
Ook
-What's your favorite restaurant, and what do you order from there?
M2K: I loved Ponderosa when I went there around the same time Melee
came out, but the one near me closed down sadly. I loved those chicken
wings among the other stuff they had. I don't know if all Ponderosas
are the same though, I just really enjoyed the one around me.
Teran17
-How do you personally view Falco vs Meta Knight?
M2K: I think MK has a small advantage, if he just stays away from CGs.
If he gets CGed Falco wins. Falco doesn't even have to approach ever
that's why it's dumb.
-Do you agree that Sheik is actually the best character in Melee? M2K:
I think Sheik and Fox are the best. If I'm playing really well it's Fox
but on average Sheik is the best and she has more easy-****-matchups
IMO. I think Marth is 3rd best. I main all 3 equally now just so you
know. The other 1% of the time in tourney I use Captain Falcon! He's
too fun!
Tianxiazhai
-Seriously, What happened to Ken, Pc Chris, and Korean DJ?
Husband and Wife?
M2K: They all quit except Wife still plays Melee occasionally and PC
just got back into Melee and he's already 2nd best in the EC again
after only playing for like a month or so
Xiahou Doun
-If I hugged you would you hug me back? O__O
M2K: Depends, are you a girl?
Flamingo
-Do you have any lucky charms you bring with you to tournaments?
M2K: No
Shaya
-do you consider yourself the world no.1 brawl and melee
player? Have you or
are you considering taking trips to places like Japan to vs
their best?"
M2K: Ya I think if I'm playing good I'm the best at both probably, I
just don't think I'm nearly as consistent as I'd like to be. I might go
to Japan soon with Vidjo, but I don't think it was for smash, it was
just go to there. I don't think I'm going to go but I'm considering it
slightly.
Ph00t bag
-What's your favorite hoodie?
M2K: lol I just wear random hoodies that I have
Shadowlink84
- What is your current view on Brawl. Is it a competitive game that
will be successful into the future, or is it simply riding on the
initial momentum built from its release?
M2K: It's pretty competitive if you don't play super lame. I try to
stay away from super lame most of the time, but if they play super lame
back then I don't have a choice. I used to think Brawl sucks but now I
think it's a really good game, but not Melee-good of course.
Somiyah
-What are your goals in life?
M2K: I don't know I just like video games a lot I really do not know
what I am going to do in the future
Popular questions
-Who could you see yourself using in the lower tiers?
M2K: Ike? But chibo's banning him so I'm not entering that. I play
really simple with Ike anyway I'm sure there's tons of better ones
anyway. I don't really care about low tiers.
TwentyTwo
-Is it lonely at the top?
M2K: Kind of but it's hard to make sure I always win because that
requires always playing good at tourneys and I only do that sometimes.
