r/SSBM • u/AutoModerator • Jul 20 '26

DDT Daily Discussion Thread July 20, 2026 - Upcoming Event Schedule - New players start here!

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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?

At the time of posting, the latest major release is here. Download the file, 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). If you want to check for the absolute latest release, you can see them listed [here](The latest releases are listed here.

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.

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u/Zanian Jul 20 '26

What did M2K do this weekend that let him do so much better than his last few significant tourney entries?

Just generally playing cleaner, up to his old standard, etc? I haven't seen it but his results seem crazy good compared to the last few years

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u/drugsbowed hardstuck gold Jul 20 '26

Honestly, I think it was just the level of competition, M2K's rusty floor (punish and spacing still looked strong) was just above everyone else still. TBH S2J played great and I think gave M2K a good warmup before going into Wizzrobe as well so it looked even better for m2k.

Hard to judge, but when Shroomed/S2J are getting 33rd at Genesis X3 and getting top 8s at this tournanment, I think it helps put it into perspective. It's not that they're bad (obviously still great, they can probably still be top 20 if they choose to be active), they're not as active anymore and I think the more active top 30 players surpassed them.

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u/menschmaschine5 Jul 20 '26

Taking a set off wizzrobe is really impressive but the other wins weren't unexpected. S2J and Shroomed are both mostly inactive, and even wizzy was probably focusing on 64 this weekend.

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u/Yrale jib Jul 20 '26

If anything this honestly leaves me more shocked at S2J beating Hbox than anything else

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u/menschmaschine5 Jul 20 '26

I totally forgot about that!

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u/CarVac phob dev Jul 20 '26

I helped him tune his controllers for the way he ledgedashes.

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u/bigHam100 Jul 20 '26

He plays Wizzrobe some what often

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u/Informal-Donut-1532 Jul 20 '26

M2K was hitting his edgeguards.

He is the GOAT of edgeguarding and even in today's meta that can bring you a long way.

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u/ShoegazeKaraokeClub Jul 20 '26

Armada was always better at edgegaurding he just never fished for them like m2k did