Co-written by syphilis and MIOM| Tafokints

If you’re new to the Smash Scene and need help getting along with female smashers, this guide is for you. Here are 8 pieces of advice to help you and your game!

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I think sometimes we over think the process to improvement in Melee when much of our improvement can be done by simply plugging in the controller and playing whenever possible. I actually do believe that you can win against a decent size of tournament players by being technically and mechanically sound. When I watch amateur level ping-pong players, the winner is usually the person that makes less mechanical errors than the opponent. In the same vain, the winner of an early bracket or pools SSBM set is usually the player that has made less technical errors and capitalized more on follow-ups.

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So you’ve recently watched the “Smash Documentary” or you may have been entering your local tournaments for a while, but now you’re kind of feeling an itch to be a part of the exciting moments: the large projector screens and crowds chanting the names of their favorite players. Maybe you want to be a part of the moment instead of being a spectator at home. Where do we go from here?

If you’ve never traveled for a tournament before, it can be intimidating, so let’s outline what you need to do to prepare (aside from practicing of course!)

      Traveling
      Hotel/Housing
      Tourney Fees
      Food
      Hygiene

Based on the typical demographics of an average Smasher and some stereotyping, I have noticed that people are in general, fairly awful, at planning and coordinating logistics for these types of events. Most will rarely plan ahead and rely on others to take responsibility for their own well-being. Careful planning can not only save you some potential grief, but also save you money and awkward scenarios. Budget ahead of time, these can be quite expensive, but the experience is always worth it.

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The Art of Counter-Picking

With the current rule-set, it is important to understand the rules. I’m not going to really present an article on whether I think the stage rule set is fair (that’s a whole different subject), but rather how to make the most of it.

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