New to Smash Bros, long time fighting game player

[YSoSalty?]

Ultimate is my first Smash Bros game and I'm quickly becoming obsessed. I have played many, more "traditional" fighters like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat at a level or two above casual, but nowhere near pro levels. The only tournament in which I've competed was EVO 2016 for SFV, but only because I was vacationing in Vegas with my girlfriend that weekend anyway. I got eliminated in pools by Wolfkrone, but did knock out a few players before that.

I'd like to find some training buddies near my skill level to just grind out some long practice sessions. I plan to attend every Smash tourney I can in 2019 and bring some much needed respect to my main, Samus. Super Metroid has been my all-time favorite game since getting it on my 10th birthday in 1994. I'm what you guys would call a character loyalist. I have no idea who Dark Samus is and will never play as her, ever. Zero Suit might end up being a backup character for me though once my Samus game gets to a point with which I'm satisfied.

 

[BlueJaySSB]

Well, welcome to the community my friend! I think you'll find that Smash is much different than other fighting games. I am also a fan of other fighting games(clearly). Samus community needs some great players. So I hope you can bring that success! And being a character loyalist is a great thing. I respect it. Just be aware it could hinder you in the long run when you reach better players. It's hard to solo main in such a diverse character pool. However, if Samus only is your prerogative I can't blame you. I would recommend joining the Samus discord if you haven't already. Being around so many people who share your love for the character is a good thing and you can learn a lot and ultimately improve. Welcome again, and I hope to see you around!

 

[YSoSalty?]

It's somewhat ironic getting such a warm welcome from a person named Sub-Zero. Thanks, though. I appreciate it.

It's hard to solo main in such a diverse character pool. However, if Samus only is your prerogative I can't blame you.

There are definitely some very difficult match-ups for Samus. Zelda, King Dedede, and Young Link come to mind. I've started branching out to Zero Suit and Ridley a little with hope that they can cover some of her more unfavorable match-ups.

 

[Cyn]

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[Blade of Evil's Bane]

Ultimate is my first Smash Bros game and I'm quickly becoming obsessed. I have played many, more "traditional" fighters like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat at a level or two above casual, but nowhere near pro levels. The only tournament in which I've competed was EVO 2016 for SFV, but only because I was vacationing in Vegas with my girlfriend that weekend anyway. I got eliminated in pools by Wolfkrone, but did knock out a few players before that.

I'd like to find some training buddies near my skill level to just grind out some long practice sessions. I plan to attend every Smash tourney I can in 2019 and bring some much needed respect to my main, Samus. Super Metroid has been my all-time favorite game since getting it on my 10th birthday in 1994. I'm what you guys would call a character loyalist. I have no idea who Dark Samus is and will never play as her, ever. Zero Suit might end up being a backup character for me though once my Samus game gets to a point with which I'm satisfied.

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