Shinzou

Ssbm Zelda player, student and universe exister. I use Twitter mostly for ssbm, gaming, music, art and memes

[🎮 @foreeeeeal]

"scientists don't want you know" is a phrase that always cracks me up because if you actually meet a scientist they will be shaking and crying like an overstimulated chihuahua with the need to let you know

[Tempo🌩️| Axe @TempoAxe]

Not sure why people blindly believe this but I never mained Fox lol. I've been a Pikachu main since day 1.

On paper you would think that if I put more time into a high tier, I would be a better player. But in practice it didn't turn out that way.

For the first ~10 years of my career, I spent much more time playing Falco than any other character. But when I entered tournaments, he couldn't perform to the heights of my Pikachu. I spent an absurd amount of time grinding out Fox as well, but for whatever reason my Pikachu still performed better even though I didn't play him as much.

Eventually I leaned into playing Pikachu a lot more and I think he's the character I have the highest potential with. It might sound crazy because he's a lower tier, but sometimes you have to be the one to write the book if it's something you believe in. Years ago I sort of carried him from near bottom tier to high-mid tier, and I think he can go higher thanks to the other amazing Pikachu players that exist now.

There is definitely still a use for other characters as secondaries though. I don't think all of the time I put into practicing them was meaningless. They help in certain matchups, whether against certain characters, stages, or specific players.

But to those saying I would be a better player if I just stuck to a high tier the whole time, I personally think that's wrong even though it might seem right on paper. I think certain people just have a knack for obscure characters and different mechanics that the current top tiers don't provide, and I happen to be one of those people.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

When you become so good at what you do you start to realize the mistake is not one of your own

[Interesting AF @interesting_aIl]

Hardest cut in TV history

[zach @profshroomish]

the mystery dungeon quiz right before saying you're meowth:

[nero @nero_txt]

my plundering ass thought this was a vessel upon the high seas 😭😭

[nina @venicebitxh]

it’s wild that the english language doesn’t have a word for the day after tomorrow like how

[໊ @sonohoor]

water is a drink who’s flavor is its temperature

[May @MayBeTweeting]

I am so tired of the negativity. There has never been a better time to start playing melee. Go to locals, the scene has never been as welcoming as it is now. Improving has never been easier. Just stop idolizing people and spend less time looking at drama.

[Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap]

Eastern Norway is actually quite far west in Norway, any other examples of this?

[Supper Mario Broth @MarioBrothBlog]

You may have noticed that SNES Mario Circuit 3 appears more times in Mario Kart games than any other track. Development files for Super Mario Kart reveal that it was actually the first course ever made for the series. As such, the team likely has a sentimental attachment to it.

[f4mi ‼️ @f4micom]

my most lukewarm take is that in order for a fine to actually be effective it needs to be proportional to someone’s income so this is based as fuck

[Steff$ @Steff_Shmoney]

they hate us cause they aint us

[Magnus Carlsen @MagnusCarlsen]

It’s called hvilepuls

[The Car Nut @carnutchronicle]

@RespectfulMemes Here is the video from the time when "Numb" by Linkin Park was played instead of the Malta National Anthem.

[Smash Norge @SmashNorge]

The Norwegian Melee PR for Summer’23 - Summer’24 is finally here! 🔥

Congratulations to everyone who made it onto this dashing graphic! 👏🏻👀

Graphic by @p_Mr_Goodcat_q
Shoutout to the PR panel!

[FLY | Jmook @jakedirado]

We hit TOP 50 with Zelda today

In honor of TheLake❤️

[Troms FGC & Smash @TromsFGC]

SameLAN 2: Scholar of the First Brult! Congrats to all top 8 contestants and a HUGE thank you to all attendees ❤️

Congrats @Pricents for winning Melee Singles!
The rest of the Top 8 pictures are in the replies 🧵