Cactuar doesn't ignore applications. He just never learned to read. No reason to make fun of him for it guys.
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- Thread starter Cactuar
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The Star King
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HAHAHAHA you illiterate piece of ****
Tero.
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- Joined
- Jul 18, 2008
- Messages
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Smashboards Username: Tero
Region: Germany, Europe
Primary Character(s): Fox, Marth
Secondary Character(s): Sheik
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Started late 2006 after watching MTV True Life "I'm a professional gamer" with KillaOR
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I had a smash break for about 1 year (because of university), luckily there weren't any german tournaments in that period. Apart from that I've been to every national tournament since 07, plus tons of smashfests/regional events all over germany.
My hometown is basically the center of our regional scene, mostly because of my smashfests/monthlies.
Talking about international events: Since 08 I've been to tournaments in Switzerland, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France (a couple of times) - so yeah I'm pretty familiar with the international scene and most of the players know me.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. Average.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. In fact I know they would. I've used to be a member of the Melee and (sadly) the Brawl Back Room (shame on me). Also I've been leader of both Melee and Brawl Back Room on the german board (including Switerland, Austria and Luxemburg) and I'm positive the common sense is that I did a really good job.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. Haha yeah. If the old MBR topics are still there you could have a look at the last Tier List discussion. I've always been anxious to advance discussion or conclude them if the topic is done.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. Yeah I am. I've hosted tons of smashfests, monthlies and tournaments (including Smash Royale - awarded best international event in Europe 2008 by almost all attendants) in my hometown. I've also co-hosted/organized almost every national event in germany.
Plus I'm organizing a large scale european tournament in 2013: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=324503
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I've been part of the discussion. So yeah ofc I do.
Personally I'd rather group some characters and drop Jigglypuff a spot, but that's ok because the list is metagame dependent and Hbox/Mango where dominating that period (so Peach probably gonna rise a bit in the next one).
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The stage list should reflect the current metagame so yeah it's good apart from JUNGLE JAPES in doubles. What were you thinking? I don't really get it: the current trend is to ban as much stages as possible so only the most neutral ones remain (see singles list) and yet you allow JUNGLE JAPES?
This needs some discussion!
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. We're testing a different modification of DSR in germany at the moment (induced by complaints on the current one by various top players such as Armada) and I'd really like to hear what you guys think of it.
Also I think there should be some more discussion about combinations of bans/dsr
(bans+/dsr-; bans-/dsr+, bans-;dsr-)
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. None. Or rather: both
You'll get outsmarted if you're playing merely technical and the best strategy is useless if you're not able to execute it.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. Same as above. Top level play consists of both - no combos without first hit and if you don't take advantage of your first hits and the only thing they're good for is preventing you from getting JV'd.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. The only thing I'm scared of is production stop of gamecube controllers (I read somewhere it has already happened? I hope this isn't true or at least they never get out of stock anytime soon :S)
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Actually I think we're on a pretty good way. 2009/2010 I would've said we need to get more professional with recordings/commentary and the like.
Also compiling statistics is a very good thing to achieve this goal and the smash player data base was the ideal tool - I really hope we'll get it back.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. The MBR could do more to support beginners and mediocre players and I think video guides like the ones Lucien did are perfect.
Also having a goal is the best motivation - ssbpd and the ELO ranking come to mind, even if there was still a lot of work to do.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. Last time I've kicked peoples *** if they were lazy (which basically is ALWAYS)
OPTIONAL
1. Please provide up to 5 examples of contributions you have made to the melee community. Links to exceptional, informative posts are highly valued here.
Just look up BR discussions from around 2010 (e.g. tier list discussion)
1. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=324503
i. Description: MELEE ROYAL - international european tournament in 2013
2. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=323364
i. Description: compiling information on marths cg vs spacies
3. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=208432
i. Description: information about european countries/communities
4. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=284576
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: Pink Reaper
2. Player: Umbreon
3. Player: KirbyKaze
self-explanatory
Region: Germany, Europe
Primary Character(s): Fox, Marth
Secondary Character(s): Sheik
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Started late 2006 after watching MTV True Life "I'm a professional gamer" with KillaOR
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I had a smash break for about 1 year (because of university), luckily there weren't any german tournaments in that period. Apart from that I've been to every national tournament since 07, plus tons of smashfests/regional events all over germany.
My hometown is basically the center of our regional scene, mostly because of my smashfests/monthlies.
Talking about international events: Since 08 I've been to tournaments in Switzerland, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France (a couple of times) - so yeah I'm pretty familiar with the international scene and most of the players know me.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. Average.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. In fact I know they would. I've used to be a member of the Melee and (sadly) the Brawl Back Room (shame on me). Also I've been leader of both Melee and Brawl Back Room on the german board (including Switerland, Austria and Luxemburg) and I'm positive the common sense is that I did a really good job.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. Haha yeah. If the old MBR topics are still there you could have a look at the last Tier List discussion. I've always been anxious to advance discussion or conclude them if the topic is done.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. Yeah I am. I've hosted tons of smashfests, monthlies and tournaments (including Smash Royale - awarded best international event in Europe 2008 by almost all attendants) in my hometown. I've also co-hosted/organized almost every national event in germany.
Plus I'm organizing a large scale european tournament in 2013: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=324503
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I've been part of the discussion. So yeah ofc I do.
Personally I'd rather group some characters and drop Jigglypuff a spot, but that's ok because the list is metagame dependent and Hbox/Mango where dominating that period (so Peach probably gonna rise a bit in the next one).
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The stage list should reflect the current metagame so yeah it's good apart from JUNGLE JAPES in doubles. What were you thinking? I don't really get it: the current trend is to ban as much stages as possible so only the most neutral ones remain (see singles list) and yet you allow JUNGLE JAPES?
This needs some discussion!
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. We're testing a different modification of DSR in germany at the moment (induced by complaints on the current one by various top players such as Armada) and I'd really like to hear what you guys think of it.
Also I think there should be some more discussion about combinations of bans/dsr
(bans+/dsr-; bans-/dsr+, bans-;dsr-)
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. None. Or rather: both
You'll get outsmarted if you're playing merely technical and the best strategy is useless if you're not able to execute it.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. Same as above. Top level play consists of both - no combos without first hit and if you don't take advantage of your first hits and the only thing they're good for is preventing you from getting JV'd.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. The only thing I'm scared of is production stop of gamecube controllers (I read somewhere it has already happened? I hope this isn't true or at least they never get out of stock anytime soon :S)
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Actually I think we're on a pretty good way. 2009/2010 I would've said we need to get more professional with recordings/commentary and the like.
Also compiling statistics is a very good thing to achieve this goal and the smash player data base was the ideal tool - I really hope we'll get it back.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. The MBR could do more to support beginners and mediocre players and I think video guides like the ones Lucien did are perfect.
Also having a goal is the best motivation - ssbpd and the ELO ranking come to mind, even if there was still a lot of work to do.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. Last time I've kicked peoples *** if they were lazy (which basically is ALWAYS)
OPTIONAL
1. Please provide up to 5 examples of contributions you have made to the melee community. Links to exceptional, informative posts are highly valued here.
Just look up BR discussions from around 2010 (e.g. tier list discussion)
1. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=324503
i. Description: MELEE ROYAL - international european tournament in 2013
2. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=323364
i. Description: compiling information on marths cg vs spacies
3. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=208432
i. Description: information about european countries/communities
4. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=284576
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: Pink Reaper
2. Player: Umbreon
3. Player: KirbyKaze
self-explanatory
Yakal
Torquasm-Rao
Smashboards Username: Yakal
Region: Pacific Northwest(Canada)
Primary Character(s): Falco
Secondary Character(s): Fox, Falcon.
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A.i've been playing for just under 5 years
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I attend every tournament in my region (Pacific Northwest)and I have travelled to North California and played many westcoast players there. I will be travelling to melee FC to become more familiar with the players coming from the east and midwest. I am familiar with all the melee greats from around 2006+.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. I classify myself as breaking into high level. I have been able to take sets off some of the best players in my region (Meta, Sion, etc.) and have been travelling to the US where I play with Silentwolf and Bladewise in an effort to improve.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. I definitely believe they would. Not only am I one of the top players in my region but I am also the most active and have been seriously studying melee on my own time regarding matchups, techniques, approaches, etc.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. Generally, whenever an issue is brought up in my region regarding tournament rules or power rankings, I am at the forefront making sure everyone stays on topic and provide as much positive feedback.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. The most recent tournament I hosted was MITH 4 in B.C. Canada and will be hosting another at the end of August.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. The current tier list needs some revisions. The bottom half is a mess and people have a misconception that jigglypuff is overpowered. There is a lot I could say about this but I will leave that to if or when I am accepted to the MBR.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The current stagelist is something I have been thinking about for a while. I've been playing with an idea of returning to the random stagelist with a few counterpicks. That aside, I feel the MBR did a great job with the current stagelist.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Everything is accounted for and there is no reason to question the rules that the MBR has released.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. You cannot utilize every idea your mind comes up with into a coherent strategy if your fingers are unable to excecute said strategy. Both are necessary in modern melee.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. It's not much of a punish if you can initiate but not follow up. Being able to initiate is important but the follow ups are on the same degree of importance.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I used to have fears of this and eventually the game will die out but for now I don't feel the game is going anywhere. Street figher 2 is a great example of a game that is decades old but is still strong. Melee will be around for a long time.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Advertisement. This is something I feel more TO's and members of the community should be doing. Making flyers and facebook events! I have introduced many of my friends from school into the community and they love it.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Polls. Everyone loves to have their opinion heard, the only problem with this is that some people have a bit of trouble keeping their more violent side under control. With polls, everyone gets heard and nobody needs to listen to off topic flaming.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. It doesn't hurt to have more input and discussion starters. There are a few things I would like to address regarding jigglypuff on the tier list and stagelists. Next to this, I am respectful, reliable, and truly care about this game as I have spent years playing and I want to really start contributing to the community that I have learned so much from.
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player:Flyamanita
i. Reason:Incredibly insightful by providing objective reasoning that I feel is unlike any other poster I have seen. On top of this he is a very pleasant individual on the boards and in person.
2. Player:KirbyKaze
i. Reason:Intelligent and has contributed to not only the sheik metagame but many of characters (i.e. Smash DI'ing fox uair) I feel he is sometimes a tad blunt but it can be necessary to get ones point across.
3. Player:Magus
i. Reason:Frame data, Project M, Hitbox info, the list goes on. Magus has contributed an unprecedented amount to the community and I believe I can speak for everyone when I say Project M is a great success so far and that we are all looking forward to its final release.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: Everything said by Sirlin applied to everything I can, not only smash but my life as well. I feel his theories need to be advertised to every new player and can only help the community.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS:
I realize the MBR isn't exactly short on intelligent members but I have full confidence in myself that the MBR will benefit by having me as part of the team. I also plan on attending more national tournaments to expand my knowledge of melee.
Region: Pacific Northwest(Canada)
Primary Character(s): Falco
Secondary Character(s): Fox, Falcon.
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A.i've been playing for just under 5 years
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I attend every tournament in my region (Pacific Northwest)and I have travelled to North California and played many westcoast players there. I will be travelling to melee FC to become more familiar with the players coming from the east and midwest. I am familiar with all the melee greats from around 2006+.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. I classify myself as breaking into high level. I have been able to take sets off some of the best players in my region (Meta, Sion, etc.) and have been travelling to the US where I play with Silentwolf and Bladewise in an effort to improve.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. I definitely believe they would. Not only am I one of the top players in my region but I am also the most active and have been seriously studying melee on my own time regarding matchups, techniques, approaches, etc.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. Generally, whenever an issue is brought up in my region regarding tournament rules or power rankings, I am at the forefront making sure everyone stays on topic and provide as much positive feedback.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. The most recent tournament I hosted was MITH 4 in B.C. Canada and will be hosting another at the end of August.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. The current tier list needs some revisions. The bottom half is a mess and people have a misconception that jigglypuff is overpowered. There is a lot I could say about this but I will leave that to if or when I am accepted to the MBR.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The current stagelist is something I have been thinking about for a while. I've been playing with an idea of returning to the random stagelist with a few counterpicks. That aside, I feel the MBR did a great job with the current stagelist.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Everything is accounted for and there is no reason to question the rules that the MBR has released.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. You cannot utilize every idea your mind comes up with into a coherent strategy if your fingers are unable to excecute said strategy. Both are necessary in modern melee.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. It's not much of a punish if you can initiate but not follow up. Being able to initiate is important but the follow ups are on the same degree of importance.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I used to have fears of this and eventually the game will die out but for now I don't feel the game is going anywhere. Street figher 2 is a great example of a game that is decades old but is still strong. Melee will be around for a long time.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Advertisement. This is something I feel more TO's and members of the community should be doing. Making flyers and facebook events! I have introduced many of my friends from school into the community and they love it.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Polls. Everyone loves to have their opinion heard, the only problem with this is that some people have a bit of trouble keeping their more violent side under control. With polls, everyone gets heard and nobody needs to listen to off topic flaming.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. It doesn't hurt to have more input and discussion starters. There are a few things I would like to address regarding jigglypuff on the tier list and stagelists. Next to this, I am respectful, reliable, and truly care about this game as I have spent years playing and I want to really start contributing to the community that I have learned so much from.
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player:Flyamanita
i. Reason:Incredibly insightful by providing objective reasoning that I feel is unlike any other poster I have seen. On top of this he is a very pleasant individual on the boards and in person.
2. Player:KirbyKaze
i. Reason:Intelligent and has contributed to not only the sheik metagame but many of characters (i.e. Smash DI'ing fox uair) I feel he is sometimes a tad blunt but it can be necessary to get ones point across.
3. Player:Magus
i. Reason:Frame data, Project M, Hitbox info, the list goes on. Magus has contributed an unprecedented amount to the community and I believe I can speak for everyone when I say Project M is a great success so far and that we are all looking forward to its final release.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: Everything said by Sirlin applied to everything I can, not only smash but my life as well. I feel his theories need to be advertised to every new player and can only help the community.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS:
I realize the MBR isn't exactly short on intelligent members but I have full confidence in myself that the MBR will benefit by having me as part of the team. I also plan on attending more national tournaments to expand my knowledge of melee.
Is tero really still not in the mbr?
Smashboards Username: Rocky
Region: Sweden, Europe
Primary Character(s): Falcon
Secondary Character(s): Roy, Falco
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Since July 2009. Was introduced to the competitive community by running into smashers at conventions.
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. Excepting 4 tournaments, I've attended every single Swedish smash tournament since I began playing. Said tournaments have often been hosted on a monthly basis. Aside from that, I've attended around 15 tournaments of varying sizes in Europe, and I also went to Apex 2012. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip across Europe where I stayed with different smashers in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France, and the UK for over a month. Thanks to that trip, I think my perception of the european community is very good.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. In the borderline between Average and High Level. I have beaten virtually every player in the Swedish smash community that doesn't belong to the top 6 (Armada, Calle W, Hack, Leffen, Pepito, IVP) and I made it to the top 32 bracket at the last 2 European majors I went to (25th @Beast 2 in Aug 2011, 17th @Smasher's Reunion: Melee Grande in July 2012).
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. As I have a wide knowledge of the European scene and its metagame, I believe my addition to the MBR would be supported by Europe's smashers.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. On Smashboards, no. However I am looking to become more engaged in discussion should I join the MBR.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. I am not a TO. However, I often take on the role of an unofficial ATO at tournaments by helping out with setting up and calling matches. I also try to house people coming from abroad to Sweden for smash as my home is conveniently located 10 minutes away from one of the biggest Ryanair Airports in Sweden.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I feel that it is mostly accurate as it reflects how frequently most characters are used at a high level, however I do think that the mid tier and below need work.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. I think the stage list is fair, but it has also grown a bit sterile in singles. Strategy in counterpicking and stage knowledge used to be skills that were much more rewarded back in the day, and I think that stages such as Brinstar, Mute City and Kongo Jungle do not impact the way the game is played. Regarding teams I think more stages such as Corneria, Rainbow Cruise and Onett should be added, as camping and infinite combos are much easier to circumvent in teams. Diversity will only help our metagame, I feel.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Yes, I agree with the ruleset as it is now.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. If I'd absolutely have to pick one, I'd say Tech Skill as sheer reaction speed can get you very far. However, in the metagame of today you need to be both strategic and technical to contend.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. Maximizing punishments, as from my perspective as a Falcon player, you absolutely need to make the hits you land count. Both are very necessary in today's metagame however, as we're not quite yet at the level where all we need is 1 hit to take a stock 100% of the time.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I fear that the game will soon die in some areas due to a lack of engagement to attract new players. However, NPO:s such as the Swedish Brotherhood of Smash are a very good initiative that can potentially make SSBM last another decade.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. As I began in the above answer, NPO:s are the way to go as they can find organized means to advertise the community.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Top- and high level players should generally attempt to be more elaborate and willing to help when lesser players seek aid. A globalized ranking system that incorporates most tournaments, which is what the SSBPD is becoming, would also be good for the community.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. The MBR would likely benefit from my knowledge of the European scene.
OPTIONAL
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: KirbyKaze
- Often provides aid to players of all skill levels and character and actively partakes in discussions, giving insightful advice and making good points. Along with Dr. Pee Pee, I think he's the player that takes the community most seriously.
2. Player: Dr. PeePee
- See KirbyKaze
3. Player: Unknown522
- Similar to Dr. PeePee and KirbyKaze, but less active on the boards in my experience.
Region: Sweden, Europe
Primary Character(s): Falcon
Secondary Character(s): Roy, Falco
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Since July 2009. Was introduced to the competitive community by running into smashers at conventions.
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. Excepting 4 tournaments, I've attended every single Swedish smash tournament since I began playing. Said tournaments have often been hosted on a monthly basis. Aside from that, I've attended around 15 tournaments of varying sizes in Europe, and I also went to Apex 2012. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip across Europe where I stayed with different smashers in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, France, and the UK for over a month. Thanks to that trip, I think my perception of the european community is very good.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. In the borderline between Average and High Level. I have beaten virtually every player in the Swedish smash community that doesn't belong to the top 6 (Armada, Calle W, Hack, Leffen, Pepito, IVP) and I made it to the top 32 bracket at the last 2 European majors I went to (25th @Beast 2 in Aug 2011, 17th @Smasher's Reunion: Melee Grande in July 2012).
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. As I have a wide knowledge of the European scene and its metagame, I believe my addition to the MBR would be supported by Europe's smashers.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. On Smashboards, no. However I am looking to become more engaged in discussion should I join the MBR.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. I am not a TO. However, I often take on the role of an unofficial ATO at tournaments by helping out with setting up and calling matches. I also try to house people coming from abroad to Sweden for smash as my home is conveniently located 10 minutes away from one of the biggest Ryanair Airports in Sweden.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I feel that it is mostly accurate as it reflects how frequently most characters are used at a high level, however I do think that the mid tier and below need work.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. I think the stage list is fair, but it has also grown a bit sterile in singles. Strategy in counterpicking and stage knowledge used to be skills that were much more rewarded back in the day, and I think that stages such as Brinstar, Mute City and Kongo Jungle do not impact the way the game is played. Regarding teams I think more stages such as Corneria, Rainbow Cruise and Onett should be added, as camping and infinite combos are much easier to circumvent in teams. Diversity will only help our metagame, I feel.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Yes, I agree with the ruleset as it is now.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. If I'd absolutely have to pick one, I'd say Tech Skill as sheer reaction speed can get you very far. However, in the metagame of today you need to be both strategic and technical to contend.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. Maximizing punishments, as from my perspective as a Falcon player, you absolutely need to make the hits you land count. Both are very necessary in today's metagame however, as we're not quite yet at the level where all we need is 1 hit to take a stock 100% of the time.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I fear that the game will soon die in some areas due to a lack of engagement to attract new players. However, NPO:s such as the Swedish Brotherhood of Smash are a very good initiative that can potentially make SSBM last another decade.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. As I began in the above answer, NPO:s are the way to go as they can find organized means to advertise the community.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Top- and high level players should generally attempt to be more elaborate and willing to help when lesser players seek aid. A globalized ranking system that incorporates most tournaments, which is what the SSBPD is becoming, would also be good for the community.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. The MBR would likely benefit from my knowledge of the European scene.
OPTIONAL
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: KirbyKaze
- Often provides aid to players of all skill levels and character and actively partakes in discussions, giving insightful advice and making good points. Along with Dr. Pee Pee, I think he's the player that takes the community most seriously.
2. Player: Dr. PeePee
- See KirbyKaze
3. Player: Unknown522
- Similar to Dr. PeePee and KirbyKaze, but less active on the boards in my experience.
Tero.
Smash Champion
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2008
- Messages
- 2,686
unknown522
Some guy
Aww. Thanks dude
KrIsP!
Smash Champion
I can support rocky for being a helpful guy to me personally in the past.
Binx
Smash Master
Smashboards Username: Binx
Region: Oregon
Primary Character(s): Ice Climbers, Fox
Secondary Character(s): Falco, Peach, Pikachu
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Over 6 years
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A.I try to attend at least one tournament a month, more if there are a lot going on. I also go to a smashfest every week or other week as they are available.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. I guess I would say I am bordering on high level play, there are many people who are much better than I am but at least locally im in the top 3.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. Yeah I believe the majority of people in my region would support me for the backroom as I try to be active and helpful for the community.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. It really depends, I have moods where I am very impassioned and spend a lot of effort and time leading a discussion but more often than not I would prefer to just give input and not necessarily lead the discussion.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. I've helped run some smaller events to build the community like gamestop tournaments and such in the past and I will tell the beginning players about smashboards and the oregon thread, I've started gaming clubs at my college and invited a ton of people to participate in tournaments. Haven't run anything official though.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I feel like the current tier list is very accurate, the only thing I could maybe argue is that it might be time for Falco to be above Fox based on placements of smashers like drpp.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. I think certain stages lend themselves differently to different match ups and its hard to determine if a stage is "fair". The better player will almost always win with this rule set but the stages also favor the higher tier characters, since for instance Fox and Falco are at a disadvantage on mute city or brinstar. That being said i think the stages are great the way they are.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Ruleset is perfect, not much to say here.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. Tech skill is what lets you use strategy, your possible range of options are limited by your tech skill, so I would say as a beginner it is more important to work on fundamentals so you can take advantage of the opportunities you are given and punish to the maximum ability of your character. But its also important to think about how your opponents move to be able to do that.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. I used to think initiating, but the better I get the more I realize that getting the most you can out of every connected attack is super important simply because vs good people you don't get a lot of chances to connect. If you can't kill someone everytime you hit them and they can, then they can be half as good at first hits and still beat you.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I believe this game will be played until every gamecube controller and game is lost to overuse.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. We need sponsors, we need active loud people who care to get money infused into the system so that we can get new blood on the scene.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Make finding tournaments more accessible.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. Its hard to tell, I assume that I have different viewpoints on many subjects than others and at the very least could help diversify the mbr.
OPTIONAL
1. Please provide up to 5 examples of contributions you have made to the melee community. Links to exceptional, informative posts are highly valued here.
1. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=112141
i. Description: This is currently the most detailed match up guide on SWF in my opinion, I put dozens of hours of work into it.
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: Wobbles
i. Reason: He articulates himself very well, if you read his posts they are consistently lengthy and high quality with a lot of really in depth information that is useful for the higher level player.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: Yes I have read it. I agree with him in principle he gets a little preachy about scrub mentality and I think there are times where we place arbitrary rules on games anyways like banning infinites or stages or characters due to "unfairness" and such that he doesn't really address well.
A much better source of inspiration for competitive disciplines in my opinion would be "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS: I hope I get the opportunity to join the mbr and help out the community in another way other than what I already do, even if I don't though I will still continue to be excited and supportive of this awesome game.
Region: Oregon
Primary Character(s): Ice Climbers, Fox
Secondary Character(s): Falco, Peach, Pikachu
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. Over 6 years
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A.I try to attend at least one tournament a month, more if there are a lot going on. I also go to a smashfest every week or other week as they are available.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. I guess I would say I am bordering on high level play, there are many people who are much better than I am but at least locally im in the top 3.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. Yeah I believe the majority of people in my region would support me for the backroom as I try to be active and helpful for the community.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. It really depends, I have moods where I am very impassioned and spend a lot of effort and time leading a discussion but more often than not I would prefer to just give input and not necessarily lead the discussion.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. I've helped run some smaller events to build the community like gamestop tournaments and such in the past and I will tell the beginning players about smashboards and the oregon thread, I've started gaming clubs at my college and invited a ton of people to participate in tournaments. Haven't run anything official though.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. I feel like the current tier list is very accurate, the only thing I could maybe argue is that it might be time for Falco to be above Fox based on placements of smashers like drpp.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. I think certain stages lend themselves differently to different match ups and its hard to determine if a stage is "fair". The better player will almost always win with this rule set but the stages also favor the higher tier characters, since for instance Fox and Falco are at a disadvantage on mute city or brinstar. That being said i think the stages are great the way they are.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. Ruleset is perfect, not much to say here.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. Tech skill is what lets you use strategy, your possible range of options are limited by your tech skill, so I would say as a beginner it is more important to work on fundamentals so you can take advantage of the opportunities you are given and punish to the maximum ability of your character. But its also important to think about how your opponents move to be able to do that.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. I used to think initiating, but the better I get the more I realize that getting the most you can out of every connected attack is super important simply because vs good people you don't get a lot of chances to connect. If you can't kill someone everytime you hit them and they can, then they can be half as good at first hits and still beat you.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. I believe this game will be played until every gamecube controller and game is lost to overuse.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. We need sponsors, we need active loud people who care to get money infused into the system so that we can get new blood on the scene.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Make finding tournaments more accessible.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. Its hard to tell, I assume that I have different viewpoints on many subjects than others and at the very least could help diversify the mbr.
OPTIONAL
1. Please provide up to 5 examples of contributions you have made to the melee community. Links to exceptional, informative posts are highly valued here.
1. Link: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=112141
i. Description: This is currently the most detailed match up guide on SWF in my opinion, I put dozens of hours of work into it.
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: Wobbles
i. Reason: He articulates himself very well, if you read his posts they are consistently lengthy and high quality with a lot of really in depth information that is useful for the higher level player.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: Yes I have read it. I agree with him in principle he gets a little preachy about scrub mentality and I think there are times where we place arbitrary rules on games anyways like banning infinites or stages or characters due to "unfairness" and such that he doesn't really address well.
A much better source of inspiration for competitive disciplines in my opinion would be "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS: I hope I get the opportunity to join the mbr and help out the community in another way other than what I already do, even if I don't though I will still continue to be excited and supportive of this awesome game.
unknown522
Some guy
Binx, your color is messed up dude
Binx
Smash Master
Thanks man, fixed it. I thought I had gotten all of them, was gonna do all my answers in blue to make it more readable and after the first one they all messed up so I just deleted them, must have missed that one though.
unknown522
Some guy
You're welcome
Slhoka
Smash Lord
Paperwork takes a lot of time
Tero.
Smash Champion
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2008
- Messages
- 2,686
no, the MBR is just a bunch of lazy ****ers as always :DPaperwork takes a lot of time
Slhoka
Smash Lord
And that's why you wanna be part of it :D
Tero.
Smash Champion
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2008
- Messages
- 2,686
It feels good acting all important and busy while actually doing nothing but talking about "tales of" and banana phones :D:D
*snip*
S l o X
Smash Champion
My Application?
Smashboards Username: S l o X
Region: New England & Tristate
Primary Character(s): Fox, Marth, Falco
Secondary Character(s): Falcon, Sheik
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. I started in 2009, traveling to smashfests and meeting locals who would teach me the basics of the game.
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I would say I attend two tournaments a month on average, traveling out of CT to MA, NY, NJ and sometimes going out to places like MD/VA. I am very familiar with both my local scene and regional scene right now I would say I’m the only person really pushing it. The national and international scene is a lot less personal and so I would say I am less familiar with them but I do watch all of the videos put out and I keep up with almost every Melee tournament results thread.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. Ehhh, so many different ways to put this. I would not say I’m average so I’m going to go with high level. I think there are a lot of people in my local scene who are high level who I go even with or am very close in skill with. (th0rn, cort, swiftbass, dazwa etc) I do not have as much experience however as said players.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. Of course. Everybody in my region knows how hungry I am and how much I love both the game and the community.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. No, I don’t consider myself a discussion leader but I am always more than willing to participate in any discussion related to melee / the community or pretty much anything.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. Not yet, I think I will start TOing with Swiftbass for our locals in CT soon though. I contribute to my local scene by pushing smashfests at least twice a week and by helping all local players get better through advice and by helping with what knowledge I have. I also push everyone to attend any tournaments they can.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. Outside of personal bias I think that it is the best tier list to date and that there is little reason to change the top and bottom parts of it. I do think there could be small changes after enough discussion though.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The MBR stage list is as fair as it gets. There will be personal opinions and bias but it IS fair. There are very few reasons to change and I have yet to see real complaints about it. There might be room for change but without proper discussion there is no reason to yet. (on counterpicks) I think neutrals are as good as they will get.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. I think that the current MBR rule set is fair but could use discussion / identification on wobbling and stalling.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. Strategy is more important to me but I can see why tech skill would be. You can know everything about Fox v Peach but if you can’t do a good drill shine you are going to get d-smashed every time. They are almost of equal importance and without one you couldn’t maximize how important the other is.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. First hits are more important to me because my playstyle is almost 100% first hits. It’s how I got “good” at the game. I don’t really know, there is a player who used to be of equal skill and he was really good at combos but he could never get in on me because I was so good at initiating punishments.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. Yes I believe SSBM has a limited lifespan, partially due to its age and a few other factors like the Wii U not having GC Controller ports and GC controllers eventually being discontinued.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Streaming. Streaming can be our main source of expanding our community.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Not entirely sure. Eventually lead big discussions that might need the communities opinion? I have a few ideas but nothing amazing.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. I think my opinion would and knowledge of my local and regional communities input would benefit MBR.
OPTIONAL
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: swiftbass
i. Reason: he’s an oldschool player of VAST knowledge. he taught me the game and helped me get a lot better. although he hasn’t been as motivated lately i know he is more than willing to share his ideas.
2. Player: MIKE BROOKMAN
i. Reason: the guy is too good / smart and his ideas are different. he thinks different. sometimes its a bad thing but most of the time its a good thing, he helps me put things into my own perspective.
3. Player: lovage idk silent wolf? magus
i. Reason: all of them are pretty smart but i dont really know them they just clearly help the community more than other people.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: yes. i agree on a lot of things but you need to enjoy yourself / have fun before you can actually play to win. i think they affect and apply to melee because everyone in the community is very competitive and so almost everyone . . . actually everyone could benefit from reading it. i commonly use it as a reference or link it to people whenever it applies. (see: scrub mentality)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS:
yoloswag
Smashboards Username: S l o X
Region: New England & Tristate
Primary Character(s): Fox, Marth, Falco
Secondary Character(s): Falcon, Sheik
REQUIRED
1. Q. How long have you been playing competitive melee?
A. I started in 2009, traveling to smashfests and meeting locals who would teach me the basics of the game.
2. Q. How often do you attend tournaments? How familiar are you with your local scene? Your regional scene? The national/international scene?
A. I would say I attend two tournaments a month on average, traveling out of CT to MA, NY, NJ and sometimes going out to places like MD/VA. I am very familiar with both my local scene and regional scene right now I would say I’m the only person really pushing it. The national and international scene is a lot less personal and so I would say I am less familiar with them but I do watch all of the videos put out and I keep up with almost every Melee tournament results thread.
3. Q. How would you classify yourself as a player relative to the current metagame? (beginner, average, high level, pro, etc.)
A. Ehhh, so many different ways to put this. I would not say I’m average so I’m going to go with high level. I think there are a lot of people in my local scene who are high level who I go even with or am very close in skill with. (th0rn, cort, swiftbass, dazwa etc) I do not have as much experience however as said players.
4. Q. Do you think the other individuals in your region would support you being a member of the MBR? Why?
A. Of course. Everybody in my region knows how hungry I am and how much I love both the game and the community.
5. Q. Do you consider yourself a discussion leader? Why?
A. No, I don’t consider myself a discussion leader but I am always more than willing to participate in any discussion related to melee / the community or pretty much anything.
6. Q. Are you an active Tournament Organizer? If Yes, what are some recent tournaments you have hosted? If No, what are some ways you feel you contribute to your local scene despite not being a TO?
A. Not yet, I think I will start TOing with Swiftbass for our locals in CT soon though. I contribute to my local scene by pushing smashfests at least twice a week and by helping all local players get better through advice and by helping with what knowledge I have. I also push everyone to attend any tournaments they can.
7. Q. Do you feel that the current tier list is accurate? Why?
A. Outside of personal bias I think that it is the best tier list to date and that there is little reason to change the top and bottom parts of it. I do think there could be small changes after enough discussion though.
8. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended stage list is fair? Why?
A. The MBR stage list is as fair as it gets. There will be personal opinions and bias but it IS fair. There are very few reasons to change and I have yet to see real complaints about it. There might be room for change but without proper discussion there is no reason to yet. (on counterpicks) I think neutrals are as good as they will get.
9. Q. Do you feel that the current MBR recommended rule set is fair? Why?
A. I think that the current MBR rule set is fair but could use discussion / identification on wobbling and stalling.
10. Q. What is more important to you: Tech Skill or Strategy? Why?
A. Strategy is more important to me but I can see why tech skill would be. You can know everything about Fox v Peach but if you can’t do a good drill shine you are going to get d-smashed every time. They are almost of equal importance and without one you couldn’t maximize how important the other is.
11. Q. What is more important to you: Maximizing Punishments (Combos) or Initiating Punishments (First Hits)? Why?
A. First hits are more important to me because my playstyle is almost 100% first hits. It’s how I got “good” at the game. I don’t really know, there is a player who used to be of equal skill and he was really good at combos but he could never get in on me because I was so good at initiating punishments.
12. Q. Does SSBM have a limited lifespan as a competitive community due to its age or any other factor? Why or why not?
A. Yes I believe SSBM has a limited lifespan, partially due to its age and a few other factors like the Wii U not having GC Controller ports and GC controllers eventually being discontinued.
13. Q. What do you think could be done to expand our community?
A. Streaming. Streaming can be our main source of expanding our community.
14. Q. What do you think the MBR could do to stimulate the community?
A. Not entirely sure. Eventually lead big discussions that might need the communities opinion? I have a few ideas but nothing amazing.
15. Q. How do you think the MBR would benefit from your input?
A. I think my opinion would and knowledge of my local and regional communities input would benefit MBR.
OPTIONAL
2. List up to three players you feel demonstrate good discussion ability or have outstanding contributions to the community and explain why you think they are a good example.
1. Player: swiftbass
i. Reason: he’s an oldschool player of VAST knowledge. he taught me the game and helped me get a lot better. although he hasn’t been as motivated lately i know he is more than willing to share his ideas.
2. Player: MIKE BROOKMAN
i. Reason: the guy is too good / smart and his ideas are different. he thinks different. sometimes its a bad thing but most of the time its a good thing, he helps me put things into my own perspective.
3. Player: lovage idk silent wolf? magus
i. Reason: all of them are pretty smart but i dont really know them they just clearly help the community more than other people.
3. Have you read Sirlin's theories regarding "Play to Win"? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think these theories affect and apply to the Melee community?
1. Answer: yes. i agree on a lot of things but you need to enjoy yourself / have fun before you can actually play to win. i think they affect and apply to melee because everyone in the community is very competitive and so almost everyone . . . actually everyone could benefit from reading it. i commonly use it as a reference or link it to people whenever it applies. (see: scrub mentality)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/FINAL WORDS:
yoloswag
The Star King
Smash Hero
- Joined
- Nov 6, 2007
- Messages
- 9,681
^deny him just for the additional comment tbh 
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2008
- Messages
- 26,545
I'm still teaching him. It's a slow process, since I plan to use Skype to teach him, but he can't get through the menus to accept my friend request yet.
unknown522
Some guy
Lol. That fly amainita edit
Fortress | Sveet
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Why did fly edit that post? Power abuse?
Morin0
Smash Lord
I doubt it.
Fly_Amanita
Master of Caribou
I just removed profanity. Nothing exciting.
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2008
- Messages
- 26,545
Hahaha, Fly Amanita abusing power. What an absurd idea.
unknown522
Some guy
I know what you changed fly 
I never learned to read. I just react to everything.
Divinokage
Smash Legend
That's why you are part of the warrior group, books aren't for you.
RaphaelRobo
Smash Champion
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2011
- Messages
- 2,833
Why read when you can have a computer read everything out loud to you?
That's seriously the only way I was able to make it through high school / university english.
That's seriously the only way I was able to make it through high school / university english.
Binx
Smash Master
I assume you guys do these in batches, anyone know the next time they plan on going through these?
Geenareeno
Smash Lord
I just checked my schedule and never.
Skler
Smash Master
Actually, the MBR is scheduling this sort of stuff. We'll be accepting new members Soon™.
Naw dude. I'm just going to kick everyone out and invite everyone who is in the pro to top pro level of play. F all this application and willingness to contribute nonsense.
WE GOIN ELITIST!
Am I joking? Was that serious? Stay tuned to find out!
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WE GOIN ELITIST!
Am I joking? Was that serious? Stay tuned to find out!
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RaphaelRobo
Smash Champion
- Joined
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In other words, I'm in?
Skler
Smash Master
Naw dude. I'm just going to kick everyone out and invite everyone who is in the pro to top pro level of play. F all this application and willingness to contribute nonsense.
WE GOIN ELITIST!
Am I joking? Was that serious? Stay tuned to find out!
You did this before and I still made it back in. Your filters are obviously terrible.
As a side note, I still watch that video of you eating a sandwich on an almost daily basis.