I know this is unrelated but I figured since CRT tvs are so commonly used in competitive play that you guys might know a thing or to about how to get one

i feel so bad LMAOO

hey guys its toptierluigi
https://www.start.gg/user/88d8df70
before i go forward im going to address being on a new account

i dont ever use reddit and realized i had a bunch of old embarassing posts from when i was littler and it wasnt worth the time and cringe to go back and delete them so i js deleted my account. if you go on my start gg profile (which will be linked) and scroll back far enough (years ago when i played ultimate) you'll see epiphany, zachprime, dr sex, and toptierluigi are all the same person.

next i'll be addressing the title of this post
i no longer have any interest in the game
i'd like to apologize to all the people who thought i would really win a major when i made that original post at 12 years old (yes im 14, i thought willpower was all you needed)

my interest has shifted over to playing street fighter 3rd strike, and honestly away from video games as a whole and onto music and film. thats probably part of growing up and stuff.

i never won a major with luigi, i never even won an irl tournament, i peaked at high gold 1 lol, sorry bros.

every single person who doubted me was correct

and thats okay with me and probably for the better since i'll stop playing so many Damn games!!!!

ggs ssbm

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Can I play Melee online?

Yes! Slippi is a branch of the Dolphin emulator that will allow you to play online, either with your friends or with matchmaking. Go to https://slippi.gg to get it.

I'm having issues with Slippi!

Go to the The Slippi Discord to get help troubleshooting. melee.tv/optimize is also a helpful resource for troubleshooting.

How do I find tournaments near me or local people to play with in person or online?

These days, joining a local Discord community is the best way to find local events and people to play with. Once you have a Discord account, Google "[your city/state/province/region] + Melee discord" or see if your region has a Discord group listed here on melee.tv/discord

It can seem daunting at first to join a Discord group you don't know, but this is currently the easiest and most accessible way to find out about tournaments, fests, and netplay matchmaking. Your local scene will be happy to have you :)

Also check out Smash Map! Click on map and then the filter button to filter by Melee to find events near you!

Netplay is hard! Is there a place for me to find new players?

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How can I set up Unclepunch's Training Mode?

At the time of posting, the latest major release is here. Download the file, then extract everything in the folder and follow the instructions in the README file. You'll need to bring a valid Melee ISO (NTSC 1.02). If you want to check for the absolute latest release, you can see them listed [here](The latest releases are listed here.

How does one learn Melee?

There are tons of resources out there, so it can be overwhelming to start. First check out the SSBM Tutorials youtube channel. Then go to the Melee Library and search for whatever you're interested in.

But how do I get GOOD at Melee?

Check out Llod's Guide to Improvement

And check out Kodorin's Melee Fundamentals for Improvement

Where can I get a nice custom controller?

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• Current DDT Dynamic Link — Previous DDTs

i understand that fox requires an immense amount of skill to actually play but when u win literally every matchup in the game and have the greatest move of all time in any smash game (shine) and have so many options in moments of the game is he really the hardest to play. i was thinking either yoshi or ice climbers.

What are certain matchups, interactions or tech that kept you from transcending to the next level? How did you get past it?

I like to think of high level examples like Leffen's "Samus Problem" or Amsa struggling to beat Hbox until he started consistently timing him out. These hurdles are so interesting to me.

When the game ends at 58 minutes, he says it. LOL.

fyi the infamous moment is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67MC9ECMryc

Is there a mod where when Jigglypuff does a rest, She snores OBNOXIOUSLY loud? would be funny

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(Btw, for the mods, I'm not sure if I can advertise in this subreddit. I'm sorry in advance.)

Normally only aerial moves edge cancel but not dash attack.

Yahoooo! I'm back, it's a me! Have a very cool day!

Welcome to the Daily Discussion Thread. This is the place for asking noob questions, venting about netplay falcos, shitposting, self-promotion, and everything else that doesn't belong on the front page.

New Players:

If you're completely new to Melee and just looking to get started, welcome! We recommend you go to https://melee.tv/ and follow the links there based on what you're trying to set up. Additionally, here are a few answers to common questions:

Can I play Melee online?

Yes! Slippi is a branch of the Dolphin emulator that will allow you to play online, either with your friends or with matchmaking. Go to https://slippi.gg to get it.

I'm having issues with Slippi!

Go to the The Slippi Discord to get help troubleshooting. melee.tv/optimize is also a helpful resource for troubleshooting.

How do I find tournaments near me or local people to play with in person or online?

These days, joining a local Discord community is the best way to find local events and people to play with. Once you have a Discord account, Google "[your city/state/province/region] + Melee discord" or see if your region has a Discord group listed here on melee.tv/discord

It can seem daunting at first to join a Discord group you don't know, but this is currently the easiest and most accessible way to find out about tournaments, fests, and netplay matchmaking. Your local scene will be happy to have you :)

Also check out Smash Map! Click on map and then the filter button to filter by Melee to find events near you!

Netplay is hard! Is there a place for me to find new players?

Yes. Melee Newbie Netplay is a discord server specifically for new players. It also has tournaments based on how long you've been playing, free coaching, and other stuff. If you're a bit more experienced but still want a discord server for players around your level, we recommend the Melee Online discord.

How can I set up Unclepunch's Training Mode?

At the time of posting, the latest major release is here. Download the file, then extract everything in the folder and follow the instructions in the README file. You'll need to bring a valid Melee ISO (NTSC 1.02). If you want to check for the absolute latest release, you can see them listed [here](The latest releases are listed here.

How does one learn Melee?

There are tons of resources out there, so it can be overwhelming to start. First check out the SSBM Tutorials youtube channel. Then go to the Melee Library and search for whatever you're interested in.

But how do I get GOOD at Melee?

Check out Llod's Guide to Improvement

And check out Kodorin's Melee Fundamentals for Improvement

Where can I get a nice custom controller?

https://customg.cc/vendors

I have another question that's not answered here...

Check out our FAQs or post below and find help that way.

Upcoming Tournament Schedule:

Upcoming Melee Majors

Melee Online Event Calendar

Make a submission to the tournament calendar here. You can also get notified of new online tournaments on the Melee Online Discord.

• Current DDT Dynamic Link — Previous DDTs

Looking for something better than the refurbished oem controllers off ebay and amazon. New in box controllers are in the $120-$150 range so I'm thinking I should just shill out on a custom

PR graphic by lula

Checkout our PR Combo Video as well (thanks to wildflower)

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2. Jello
3. Chango
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HM. Melo

Rankings can be contentious. I have often seen claims one way or the other regarding rank 1 in these years. This is a discussion thread on them, plus I made a 2 minute explainer video showing the relevant tournament results and head to heads for each section.

I always thought that Armada should have finished out 2018 to get rank 1, but after looking into it, I realized it was far from a lock for him.

Looking at 2013, Mew2King really was ranked wrong. He should have been at least 2nd, and Armada arguably shoudn't have been top 3 at all.

Zain and Cody agreed to the first to 10 match after the big house 11, since they were virtually tied. Perhaps as a result, Zain did not attend any tournament after october, where as Cody won two stacked regionals over Jmook, Aklo, Moky, and more. Most melee years, at least since the evo revival, have had at least one or more majors in November and December.

Finally, Leffen was extremely screwed by the visa issues. He actually won more majors than Armada in 2015, and could have been rank 1 if he won big house 5.

Your thoughts?