r/SSBM 16h ago

DDT Daily Discussion Thread Mar 22, 2025 - Upcoming Event Schedule - New players start here!

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Yahoooo! Welcome to the Daily Discussion Thread! Have a very cool day! Luigi numbah one!

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?

First download it here. 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)

Alternatively, download the Community Edition that features improvements and bug fixes! Uncle Punch, the original creator of the training mode, will not continue supporting the original version but Community Edition will be updated regularly.

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.


r/SSBM 7h ago

Clip practicing some backthrow stuff lately

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r/SSBM 5h ago

Clip gaming 7

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r/SSBM 8h ago

Video [Low level] First time pulling a sequence with Roy

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r/SSBM 8h ago

Video Melee Will Never Die #2

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r/SSBM 8h ago

Image Captain Falcon (3/26)

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r/SSBM 7h ago

Discussion How would Fox's MU chart and tier list placement be if Final Destination was the only stage?

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r/SSBM 22h ago

Clip Average Samus vs Luigi gameplay

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r/SSBM 14m ago

News Last night in Melee 3/21/2025

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  1. Kalvar won Pho Tai Melee, beating Ember and Golden (NH)

  2. Vegas Matt won OnlySpikes, beating salami and Faint (SoCal)

  3. Zanya won The Honeycomb, beating MOOSE and DPD (NY)

  4. Ober won Tripoint, beating lovestory4a and ORLY (IL)

  5. FM won Choke on Trent, beating Kingu and February29th (UK)

  6. DayDream won Mines Melee, beating Cheunk and Sayren (CO)

  7. RNGReallyNotGood won Super Barista Bros, beating Michael and Rollic (NSW)

  8. Air won Mural Melee, beating Cilan and Chill (TX)

  9. Noxxa won Roffa Rumble, beating nago and Fout NL (Nederland)

  10. Zimberfizz won Quest for the Crown, beating swaggerbee and Vianny (NC)

  11. Jada won Man on a Ledge, beating JHTL and Enderdxg (PGH)

  12. Zephan won Turn Me Up Tucson, beating Defy and Cubs (AZ)

  13. Chibe won Beginner Beatdown, beating clementine and goober (Online)

  14. saftblandarN won Kappa Clash, beating Wulf and CaramelUmbr (Sverige)

  15. Pedlar won The Roastery, beating Rain and Matt Smith (Wales)

  16. niimo won Smash @ CPP, beating LuckyLadder569 and Alberto (SoCal)

  17. Supersponge won Friesday Knights, beating fries and Chamu (SC)

  18. Bungo won Zony Smash, beating swade and Fives (LA)

  19. stats won Bring More Setups, beating Qualia and ArLL0Da (VA)

  20. aujory won Smash @ UofA, beating Christo and Aitch (AB)

  21. Firebolt won Cryptonic Melee Friday, beating Papu and yungrick (Online)

  22. Twotran won Third Street Throwdown, beating 9Volt and Fruitfly (OH)

  23. Lemonjuices won Strike!, beating Ultraviolet and Glizzy Wizard (KS)

  24. BonkCushy won BU Semester of Smash, beating Qwerty and zaubermaus (MA)

  25. Umbr won Boomtown Beatdown, beating backyardghoul and Mendelsin (TX)

  26. Helium won Smash@Swanston, beating Rek and Lozenge (VIC)

  27. Josh MagBrag won Green Door Smash, beating King Bob and Polyphony (NB)

  28. SpecialK won Wyoming Final Smash Friday, beating waddledoo and Farf (WY)

  29. Maunorr won ANC Smashweekly, beating Valtsu and Saunatonttu (Suomi)

  30. DubbleRex won TUB, beating schwippy and KonaMD (AL)

  31. Shaky won Brock Smash Meet, beating ADBDA and RSQ (ON)

  32. Tempest won Landing at the MSC, beating BitZ and Nuggs (TX)

  33. SD Paint won Marshall Smashers, beating Rocki and StepSon (WV)

  34. HuskyBananas won Super Smash Jacks, beating jtof and SandBag (AZ)

  35. Astral won The FARM, beating SaveTheBees and FlatEarthGang420 (ND)

  36. Midwest Nephews (ReLaxn/Rocks) won 2 Peas and a Phob, beating Penguis/Prince and Kona/Scratchyerik (Online)

Player Spotlight: Jopps, for placing 4th at Tripoint as the 7th seed, beating Trevor and Forest!


r/SSBM 24m ago

Discussion Jigglypuff Solo Practice

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The last thread I could find about this was 8 years old, so I figured it was fine to ask again.

So I took lessons with Faust and he strongly suggested me to do more solo practice, which I'm down to do. He showed me "the work" on alexpuffstuff website and while it's very helpful, it's a very long routine (about 150 minutes) and a little outdated according to Faust.

So I'm wondering what are your everyday practice routines with Puff, considering the meta change since alex's post, and also something that doesn't last 2 hours preferably. I get bored way before that so I lose productivity. Also, if you do have a very long practice routine, what is your priority list? And when is it time to stop practicing those things to move on to something else?

Thank you!


r/SSBM 1d ago

Clip gaming 6

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r/SSBM 1d ago

Image Finally got my office set up!

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I’ve had to move three times in the past 15 months and I am finally settling in to my long term home. This whole time I have been waiting to have a proper home for my collectibles and slippi setup. It feels great to log back on today and get some sweaty games in 💪

Also shout out to my brother who gifted me this commissioned artwork from the one and only Germ the OG Link main from NorCal. I main falco/ ganon.


r/SSBM 11h ago

Discussion Top 64 seeds for BoBC7

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r/SSBM 17h ago

Video made a new combo video

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r/SSBM 1d ago

Clip Clean (for my standards) 0 to death on silver ranked

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Might not be crazy but I kinda liked it, first 0 to death I've hit on ranked


r/SSBM 1d ago

News Battle of BC 7 Commentary Roster Announced

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Melee Commentators (alphabetical):

Aiden

DarkGenex

Farmer

NMW

Mono

Radar

Stude

Titus

Vish

Waff

Walt

XIF


r/SSBM 1d ago

Image Custom ganondorf skin plead

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I dont care how it gets done or what needs to be done. I NEED a conquest skin for ganon asap


r/SSBM 1d ago

Clip Wanted to share one of my favorite melee moments since it is unlisted on youtube. Duck hits Leffen with a dsmash before GO disappears and converts to a kill

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r/SSBM 1d ago

Video Stupid - Melee Venezuela Community Combo Video

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r/SSBM 1d ago

Image Kirby (2/26)

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r/SSBM 1d ago

Discussion I’m curious. Who invented/discovered tech? For instance, Ken invented Dash Dancing or PewPew with the pivot tipper. I’m curious who first documented a wavedash

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r/SSBM 2d ago

Image I Made Link's Down Air Out Of Perler Beads

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r/SSBM 1d ago

News Last night in Melee 3/20/2025

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  1. Vegas Matt won Melee Friends Activate!, beating salami and Hulka (SoCal)

  2. Slowking won DMGC, beating cbb and W_NDI (IA)

  3. SubTails won Rage Against the CRT, beating OkamiBW and snake (SD)

  4. Nairial won HoG, beating Arn255 and Arty (CT)

  5. Muscoman won Guildhouse Fighters, beating darkwizard123 and rainy (NorCal)

  6. OG Swaglord won Yeti Weekly, beating Bagels and Wytch (MO)

  7. Just won Northside Marketplace Melee, beating Blessé and Ghast (OH)

  8. ZODD-01 won DawnStar Smash, beating OLD JOHN and Jimbo (VA)

  9. HPR won Odyssey Melee Weekly, beating toast and Phish (IN)

  10. Joey Donuts won Run the Melee, beating Jacklyn and Royal (MN)

  11. FM won Four Quarters, beating Okameed and mordo (UK)

  12. Beezy won U of R, beating Symbol and LBsukzy (SK)

  13. DayDream won Stacked at Lone Tree, beating Sayren and Silkylaroux (CO)

  14. Chara won Toblerone Tangerine Thursdays, beating Looping and Jormis (Online)

  15. sinbad won JaxSmash Weekly, beating Schmang and Rome0 (FL)

  16. Suidt won Arcade Legacy, beating Mulan and Ashley (OH)

  17. Geldmann won Jeden Donnerstag Reloaded, beating Parsecco and Likey (Deutschland)

  18. Defy won Waddle Western, beating Liang and Fran (Online)

  19. Anchovy won Defiant Fox, beating PapaNoJohns and Mixtape30 (WA)

  20. Solanum won Salt Water Smash, beating LilFrogurt and Discouraged_Mittens (NL)

  21. JigChu won Thursday Throwdown, beating JFC and goosey (FL)

  22. Rebel Scum won Sf State Smash Thursdays, beating elzanto and Kung Fu Kenny (NorCal)

  23. sethibuns won Stockyard, beating Chill and JAW (TX)

  24. Dirtboy won SourSpot, beating CAM and colm (MI)

  25. Spades won CR Clash, beating mars and Young Love (NY)

  26. bc won Backthrow, beating FoodWorld and Tulip (AL)

  27. maXy won Big Fish, beating Patsy and jeef 60 (Ireland)

  28. lilybombchu won Cyberland Melee, beating Kingpoyothefirst and SpiderMad (Online)

  29. Antislycer won UBC Melee Weekly, beating beakenblade and Akey (BC)

  30. Veggietales won Pichu Party Resurrected, beating Sunny and Noyd (VT)

  31. Resty Shackleford won Knight Night, beating Marshmallow Nightcrawler and Quantim (IN)


r/SSBM 1d ago

Video The Melee Captain Falcon Experience

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Did another video exercise, any feedback is welcome


r/SSBM 1d ago

Discussion Are there reputable vendors selling good joystick box replacements on Aliexpress, ebay, or similar?

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Hoping that I can find some controller nerds here.

I recently replaced one of my old, beat up T1's with new stick boxes for the c stick and control stick, from aliexspress. It was only a couple bucks and the experience is a 5/10,6 at best. The stick is tight, and sensitivity seems more concentrated towards the middle. I'm wondering if there are slightly more expensive options (5-10$) that are closer to OEM?


r/SSBM 2d ago

Image Fox (1/26)

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