Jan 31, 2016

Tafo-Blog: Post PAXSouth Thoughts

By |January 31, 2016|Tafokints' blog|7 Comments

It feels weird to go to another Major, especially since Genesis 3 happened so recently. I had a great time, enjoying the tournament, PAX, and the southern BBQ throughout the weekend, but you didn’t come to this blog to hear […]

Jan 9, 2016

Tafo-Blog: Pre Genesis 3 Thoughts

By |January 9, 2016|Genesis 3, Tafokints' blog, Tournaments|9 Comments

Hey Everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve blogged on this page. With my internet going down the crapper at my new place, I figure I should start again. Here are my thoughts going into Genesis 3:

1. From ~750 to […]

Jun 8, 2015

Tafo-Blog: Summer of Smash

By |June 8, 2015|Tafokints' blog|6 Comments

I can’t believe it’s already June, which means it’s another action packed Summer of Smash. Unlike 2014, we don’t have a nice circuit leading into one of the majors. However, between CEO, Super Smash Con, FC, Evo and a plethora […]

Apr 13, 2015

Tafo-Blog: Post-I’m Not Yelling Thoughts

By |April 13, 2015|Tafokints' blog|3 Comments

1. Dual Maining is the way to go
Armada, Mango, PPMD have two competent characters that compete at the top level. It’s no coincidence that they also take the majority of majors. Armada shifted momentum going from a Fox that was […]

Mar 5, 2015

Tafo-Blog: The Inner Game of Tennis

By |March 5, 2015|Tafokints' blog|2 Comments

Recently, I have been getting lots of questions on my ask.fm in regards to “mindset”. Mindset encompasses various things and the issues that people come across in the context of melee vary considerably. I highly recommend that you check out […]

Feb 6, 2015

Tafo-Blog: Post-Apex2015 Thoughts

By |February 6, 2015|Tafokints' blog|13 Comments

I’m still recovering from the weekend in snow New Jersey, but here are my thoughts leaving Apex (only gameplay related)
1. Europe is good at teams
Do you get excited over PewFat combos? I’d like to invite you to watch several of the sets featuring Armada/Android or Leffen/Ice. They put on a clinic of fantastic team combos, marvelous recoveries, and great zoning. […]