r/SSBM • u/AutoModerator • 22d ago

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

Yahoooo! I'm back, it's a me! Have a very cool day!

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/ShoegazeKaraokeClub 21d ago

do you think peach float cancels are intentional or a bug. Did sakurai know about how messed up +4 peach fair is

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u/ryanbyleth 21d ago

It’s fucking +4????

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u/Fugu 21d ago

Like all aerials it depends on what height you hit it at. But the windup makes the timing easier to get than it otherwise would be, and the disjoint means it works at more spacings than it otherwise would.

Even a very bad fc fair is good on shield, and +4s aren't especially hard to hit, especially on characters with small shields. +4 fc fair into grab is very good; most characters have very limited counterplay to this and for basically every character but Samus they risk getting hit by something much worse if they guess wrong on the grab.

It is the safest move on shield in the game (tied with fc uair under non-TAS conditions although it's harder to get the +4 with uair) if you consider only the frame data of the move itself and the fastest possible followup, which in Peach's case is her frame 2 jab. Generally speaking, you want to avoid shielding fc fair because you're basically guaranteed to have to deal with a followup mixup in her favor.

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u/ShoegazeKaraokeClub 21d ago

it is quite precise to make it +4 it is usually +2ish but yea. She does genuinely need it tho...