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of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity. | of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While most regions are divided by state, California is split into northern and [[SoCal|southern portions]], as the state's large size has resulted in the development of two largely independent centers of ''Smash'' activity. | ||
With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. | With a huge concentration of young people and college students, NorCal has been one of the most active ''Smash'' regions in the U.S. since the series' competitive beginnings. {{Sm|Matt Deezie}}'s [[Tournament Go]] series, considered the first major ''Smash'' tournaments, were held here, and thus the region can be considered the birthplace of competitive ''Smash''. NorCal is at present most famous for the {{Trn|GENESIS|series}} tournaments, considered the premiere grassroots ''Smash'' supermajor today and one of the most iconic and prestigious tournament series in history. Its ''Melee'' scene is dominated by the "NorCal trio", consisting of three of the best players in the United States: {{Sm|PewPewU}}, {{Sm|SFAT}}, and {{Sm|Shroomed}}. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
''See also: [[NorCal Power Rankings]] and [[:Category:Northern California smashers]]'' | |||
These NorCal players are ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]]. | These NorCal players are ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]]. | ||
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*{{Sm|Hyprid|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: 95th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. | *{{Sm|Hyprid|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}}: 95th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Isai|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 3rd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2005|RetroSSBMRank 2005]]. | *{{Sm|Isai|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 3rd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]] and [[RetroSSBMRank#2005|RetroSSBMRank 2005]]. | ||
*{{sm|L|p=NorCal|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]]. | *{{sm|L|p=NorCal|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}}: 94th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Laudandus|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 33rd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. | *{{Sm|Laudandus|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Originally from Pennsylvania. 33rd on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. | ||
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*{{Sm|Shroomed|c1=Sheik|c2=Marth|c3=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | *{{Sm|Shroomed|c1=Sheik|c2=Marth|c3=Dr. Mario|g=SSBM}}: 7th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|SilentSpectre|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 47th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. | *{{Sm|SilentSpectre|c1=Captain Falcon|g=SSBM}}: 47th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Tafokints|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 61st on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | *{{Sm|Tafokints|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}}: Notable commentator. 61st on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | ||
*{{Sm|The King|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: Briefly resided in NorCal. Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]]. | *{{Sm|The King|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}}: Briefly resided in NorCal. Honorable Mention on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]]. | ||
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===Major tournaments hosted=== | ===Major tournaments hosted=== | ||
''See also: [[:Category:Northern California tournaments]]'' | |||
A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold. | A list of significant regional and national ''Melee'' events hosted in NorCal; nationals are highlighted in bold. | ||
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!Name | !Name | ||
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These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | ||
*{{Sm|Ito|c1=Meta Knight|g= | *{{Sm|Ito|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSBU}}: 31st on the [[PGR v1]]. | ||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
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!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes | !UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}|| | |11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}|| | |32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}|| | ||
|} | |} | ||
These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | These NorCal players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | ||
*{{Sm|varun|c1=Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world. 84th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]]. | *{{Sm|varun|c1=Wii Fit Trainer|g=SSBU}}: One of the best Wii Fit Trainer players in the world. 84th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]]. | ||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
*{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|g=SSBU}} | *{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|g=SSBU}} | ||
*{{Sm|King Koopa|c1=Bowser|g=SSBU}} | |||
*{{Sm|Klaatu|c1=Olimar|g=SSBU}} | |||
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}} | |||
*{{Sm|SAOGonza|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}} | *{{Sm|SAOGonza|c1=Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBU}} | ||
*{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}} | *{{Sm|Xzax|c1=Inkling|g=SSBU}} | ||
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|13||{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}|| | |13||{{Sm|Ivayne}}{{PMHead|Falco|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Wolf|s=20px}}|| | ||
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|34||{{Sm| | |34||{{Sm|Saber}}{{PMHead|Ivysaur|s=20px}}|| | ||
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|46||{{Sm|AV}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}|| | |46||{{Sm|AV}}{{PMHead|Lucas|s=20px}}{{PMHead|Kirby|s=20px}}|| | ||
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====Other Notable Players==== | ====Other Notable Players==== | ||
*{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{ | *{{Sm|Sugydye}}{{Head|Mr. Game & Watch|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)}} | ||
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{ | *{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBB|s=20px|l=Sheik (PM)}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well. | ||
[[Category:Competitive play]] | |||
[[Category:Smash regions]] | [[Category:Smash regions]] |