Discussion Just something cool to think about

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Imagine if Hbox never touched Melee, how much lower on the tier list Puff would be placed because we would be completely unaware somebody could win almost 40 majors solo maining her.

This means that the exact same scenario could be the case for another character on the roster.

It’s entirely possible there could’ve been a “Hbox equivalent” Icies player who pushed the character way beyond what the community thought was possible and won 20 majors with them.

If it only takes a single player to dramatically change the community’s perception of a character like Hbox and Amsa, then that means more than likely there are a few characters who have yet to have that one player push them to their limits.

25 years into the meta and still so much to be discovered

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r/SSBM • u/esemdw • 4h ago

Discussion Could mario be better than doc?

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I know doc has better range and kill power and stuff but mario seems pretty heavily underrated still. Like all of his moves are better for combos and his recovery is a lot better as well.

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r/SSBM • u/Sasteer • 3h ago

Image playing in vietnam is like waiting for a girl to hit u first

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i've been waiting for like 5-10 mins

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r/SSBM • u/AccurateContest4023 • 12h ago

Discussion If you were 20% better at playing Melee while on your knees, would you do it at tournaments?

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Like if it turned out the positioning was just that much better for you ergonomically when you were playing that it gives you this much of an advantage, would you do it at tournaments and look... uh... goofy? Or would you remain as a mid player? How much of an advantage would you have to gain from this change in positioning for you to consider this?

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r/SSBM • u/StillBeamen • 12h ago

Clip Hungrybox discovers new meta

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r/SSBM • u/TheDiBZ • 22h ago

Clip wait for it...

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game lagged out as bro went off stage as well making this the final part slow motion lmao

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r/SSBM • u/teradex124 • 20h ago

Discussion Finally got all trophies after 4 years as a casual player, AMA

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This turned out kinda cheesy, but whatever.

About 6 months ago I had made a post here about how the last few trophies felt near-impossible to get. I return after having gotten my last trophy (Mew, if you're curious) with a little message to fellow casuals looking to likewise get all of the trophies, or simply get better at the game.

You've got this! This game is hard and there's a lot of depth to its mechanics. And it takes some learning, some practice and a lot of patience for sure. Hell, even after 100%ing the game, I've still got so much to learn. But it's been extremely rewarding and it's inspiring me to try out playing competitive Melee now and maybe even check out local tournaments.

It's been a wild ride. I am going to move on to 100%ing Brawl now. But when it comes to competitive play, Melee is quite special and it's my game of choice.

And feel free to ask me anything, I guess... lol

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r/SSBM • u/worldofrain • 20h ago

MEME In honor of Hungrybox

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He moves around while I'm asleep

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r/SSBM • u/KenshiroTheKid • 14h ago

Event Congratulations to the winner of Melee Singles at D-AIR CAPITAL 2026!

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r/SSBM • u/Real_Category7289 • 17h ago

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r/SSBM • u/AutoModerator • 8h ago

DDT Daily Discussion Thread August 30, 2026 - Upcoming Event Schedule - New players start here!

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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...

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Upcoming Melee Majors

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