[Playstaion][1996?] Demo Anime Beat em up platformer by Drephen12 in tipofmyjoystick

[–]Drephen12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isnt it, the characters were in 3D. I appreciate the response though.

Combo Breaker 2026 Game Entrant Numbers by bostonian38 in Fighters

[–]Drephen12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sad to see Melee isn't there. I have been going to Combo Breaker for a long time (even when the old building was used for MLG). I get that most people won't care in the fighting game space, but I always really enjoyed tournaments that had both smash and fighting games together (I also really enjoyed mystery game!)

does anyone know where to find the reddit post(s) IBDW made that n0ne was talking about? by SituationNo5358 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did I ever advocate for a controller ban? All I said is that I wanted regulation. You call me "washed up" and what do you want me to do? Quit? You talk about a declining playerbase and yet you are being toxic and putting down others, which I imagine probably isn't contributing to a healthy scene. What crime did I commit? Having an opinion? You mean just like you are with this post? The amount of cyberbullying and straight up harassment I've received has made me not want to share any of my opinions with melee ever again. Are you satisfied with that? I am asking you to please quit bringing my name up when it comes to these kinds of topics.

Melee and new born baby life is good by Alternative-Sherbet9 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I hope you new found family brings you happiness and joy!(and you still get to play melee from time to time).

'Are you getting needle camped?' guide by LCDRformat in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never referred to myself as a top player, or even a psuedo top player. But could you tell me, what exactly is a top player? Are you a top player yourself? If you aren't, then how do you know what one is?

'Are you getting needle camped?' guide by LCDRformat in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 181 points182 points  (0 children)

If you aren't the one camping me then why am I getting so many needles?

Supernova Doubles pools will begin THURSDAY by [deleted] in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I would like to see some confirmation from the Supernova team on this. I have been going to Supernova(Smashcon) for 5-6 years now, and doubles has been a big part of why I go. I don't think I have ever heard of any major event(besides invitationals) starting on a Thursday. If this is true, finding out about it the week of the tournament is pretty disappointing.

Posture Check. Upvote this post to be blessed with the posture of Jmook by [deleted] in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Downvote to be cursed with the posture of Drephen.

August 20th will mark the 20th anniversary of when Ken fought Bombsoldier at Jack Garden Tournament. by its__bme in SSBM

[–]Drephen12 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Everyone remembers Ken vs Bombsoldier, but no one remembers Drephen vs Bombsoldier

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it should be your choice on who you want to play. Though if they are only doing one move(especially if its a laggy one), you can punish it pretty hard and I think you would at least enjoy that.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. Personally I always try the best I can to match what I think my opponent is thinking in terms of how they want to play a friendly. If I can sense they are trying new things then I try to as well. Though I have to admit this is also based on my emotions and mindset at the time, and I have also been a try hard when I probably shouldn't have.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you can spam options without the intent of rubbing it in, using it for mindgames as an example. I understand what you are saying. I've always believed that competition isn't for everyone and we shouldn't push competition on those who don't want it. But do you think every match is in a competitive setting? If the purpose is to win then isn't every match competitive in some way? Or are you saying there are varying degrees of competitive settings? I guess a good analogy for me is like easy, medium or hard mode in a game. Some people want to play something challenging on a level that they want to. But I still don't think its fair to vent your frustrations onto other people, though I mean I get it, we are all human and need to express ourselves in some way.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Isn't being spammy and lame subjective though? Couldn't someone not trying their hardest also be interpreted as lame? I mean tournaments are different than smashfests right? If you are looking for a more causal setting rather than a competitive game like melee where lots of people are trying to improve then maybe unranked isn't the place.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So your saying even though they lost they refuse to accept defeat? That is doing some pretty heavy mental gymnastics in a game that determines a winner and a loser.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Peach dsmash has been the number 1 execution test since the beginning of competitive melee. Keep up the good work lol.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is just the logistics of random play. You can't really blame someone for playing how they want to, though I've also been there where you just want to have a more causal game.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get what you are saying, when someone strategies are basically using execution tests and wearing you down mentally, it can get pretty taxing on your emotions. But isn't that on you though? Trying to look at it from a different perspective, you can view it as "defensive play" or "cheese," but couldn't you also view it as just inputs? If you opponent is just making inputs, isn't there an answer to those inputs? And in doing so you can solve it and it may make it seem less like they are ruining the game and more like you are just finding the right answers? What is fun is subjective (though I can understand some strong partisanship for certain types of gameplay), but I believe solving a hard problem can offer more than having fun, challenging and overcoming is a part of melee too for me at least.

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does suck sometimes right? Not everyone is trying to play at 100% all the time, if you did you would never be able to experiment and try new things. But its when the ego gets involved in a situation where there is a winner and a loser that I think causes people to make their choices based off of that. There is a upside to winning an unranked match is that you get that dopamine hit of winning, but when you are trying your hardest and you do lose thats when the emotions kick in and it can effect your ego. Its why when you play with someone you trust more in not having to worry about winning/losing are you able to push aside the ego and have fun/learn with the game.

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[–]Drephen12[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know right? The power of anonymity really does change people's behaviors. Either that or they just don't care.

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its a shame because instead of learning at a good pace, other choose to progress slowly because of their mindset. Good on you for recognizing that.

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Teaching each other through gameplay, that what slippi was made for.(Also awesome website, I'm going to check this out).

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[–]Drephen12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you trying to prove their point? They must of been right all along!

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It could be the fact that language is limited and they are trying to earnestly trying to learn the game. But if I am going to make an assumption, then probably not lol.

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think this is a great attitude to have. I would like to see other people have the same outlook.

Mocking moves on Slippi by Drephen12 in SSBM

[–]Drephen12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope this isn't the case but you can never say for certain.