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The '''Pacific Northwest''' (often acronymized to '''PNW''') is a ''Smash'' region in the United States. The PNW generally refers to the states of Oregon, Washington (which is typically further split into Eastern Washington and Western Washington due to the difficulty of travelling across the state) and the province of British Columbia (BC). Additional regions like Alberta, Idaho and Montana may occasionally be grouped in, but in most cases the region is exclusively the coastal states and provinces. | The '''Pacific Northwest''' (often acronymized to '''PNW''') is a ''Smash'' region in the United States. The PNW generally refers to the states of Oregon, Washington (which is typically further split into Eastern Washington and Western Washington due to the difficulty of travelling across the state) and the province of British Columbia (BC). Additional regions like Alberta, Idaho and Montana may occasionally be grouped in, but in most cases the region is exclusively the coastal states and provinces. | ||
The Pacific Northwest harbors one of the most active ''[[ | The Pacific Northwest harbors one of the most active ''[[Smash Ultimate]]'' scenes in the United States, as well as one of the most active [[P+]] scenes. The scene is most populous in Western Washington, where attendance count for locals such as {{Trn|Orbitar}} are remarkably high and - in the case an attendance cap is needed - reach capacity quickly. This region has also received a significant amount of direct support from [[Nintendo]], as the Nintendo of America headquarters is located in {{s|wikipedia|Redmond, Washington}}. Examples include attending the annual conventions [https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/ Emerald City Comic Con] and {{s|wikipedia|Penny Arcade Expo}}, with the PNW version specifically called "PAX West," with a dedicated booth. While not officially affiliated, PAX also has its [[PAX Arena]] tournament, which usually features at least one ''Smash'' game. Nintendo also has a traveling booth that they fill with games and events and bring to local festivals like [https://www.seafair.org/ Seafair] and the [https://www.seattlestfoodfest.com/ Seattle Street Food Festival]. More minor examples include Nintendo sponsoring technology based institutes like [https://www.digipen.edu/ Digipen Institute of Technology], as well as smaller events as a way to give back to the community, sometimes bringing podiums with games to play. However, the region has struggled to obtain mainstream relevancy on the same level as other regions due to a number of factors, from geographic isolation to other regions scheduling larger events over the PNW's own. Despite this, very strong players for all ''Smash'' games have come out of the region, including {{Sm|SilentWolf}}, {{Sm|Bladewise}}, {{Sm|Ka-Master}}, {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Pikmon}}. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable | ===Notable Players=== | ||
====Globally | ====Globally Ranked Players==== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | !All-Time Ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |10||{{Sm|Plup}}||{{head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=20px}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Moved to Oregon from Florida in 2021. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |36||{{Sm|Silent Wolf}}||{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |62||{{Sm|Bladewise}}||{{head|Peach|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |65||{{Sm|Ka-Master}}||{{head|Luigi|g=SSBM|s=20px}}||Considered one of the greatest Luigi players of all time. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other Notable Players==== | |||
*{{Sm|FatGoku}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} | |||
*{{Sm|Dacky}}{{head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}} | |||
*{{Sm| | |||
*{{Sm|Dacky | |||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===History | ===History & Events=== | ||
====2018-2019==== | ====2018-2019==== | ||
As expected, the ''Ultimate'' scene was initially comprised of many | As expected, the ''Ultimate'' scene was initially comprised of many Smash 4 veterans, as well as dozens of new players. The Pacific Northwest was one of the first battlegrounds for an Ultimate major, as {{Trn|Don't Park on the Grass 2018}} was held only a week after the game's release. {{Sm|Konga}} would be the highest-placing Pacific Northwest player at 3rd, with {{Sm|Big D}}, {{Sm|Captain L}}, and {{Sm|Magister}} joining him in Top 8. | ||
The Pacific Northwest continued a largely quiet existence separated from the rest of the national scene, with occasional trips to majors made by the scene's most prominent players at the time, namely {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Captain L}}, all of which would eventually earn a PGRU spot. {{Trn|Battle of BC 3}} and {{Trn|Port Priority 5}} were the largest events held in the northwest since DPG, reaching over 400 entrants each. 2019 also saw an anticpated rise from those who joined the scene after the release of ''Ultimate'', including {{Sm|Ouch}} and {{Sm|Mystery Sol}}. | The Pacific Northwest continued a largely quiet existence separated from the rest of the national scene, with occasional trips to majors made by the scene's most prominent players at the time, namely {{Sm|moxi}}, {{Sm|Big D}}, and {{Sm|Captain L}}, all of which would eventually earn a PGRU spot. {{Trn|Battle of BC 3}} and {{Trn|Port Priority 5}} were the largest events held in the northwest since DPG, reaching over 400 entrants each. 2019 also saw an anticpated rise from those who joined the scene after the release of ''Ultimate'', including {{Sm|Ouch}} and {{Sm|Mystery Sol}}. | ||
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With the Smash World Tour marking {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} as a Gold-tier event and Emerald City 9 looking to pull more national talent from out of region including the likes of {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Scend}}, the Pacific Northwest was projected to have a greater spotlight on it compared to previous years. However, the COVID-19 Pandemic quickly halted any offline activity on the global scale, forcing Emerald City 9 to cancel only a few days before the event, and relegating all Smash competition to online events. | With the Smash World Tour marking {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} as a Gold-tier event and Emerald City 9 looking to pull more national talent from out of region including the likes of {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Scend}}, the Pacific Northwest was projected to have a greater spotlight on it compared to previous years. However, the COVID-19 Pandemic quickly halted any offline activity on the global scale, forcing Emerald City 9 to cancel only a few days before the event, and relegating all Smash competition to online events. | ||
The Pacific Northwest was unique among other regions participating in the WiFi-era, the biggest difference being that players largely participated in tournaments region-locked to the PNW region rather than nationwide events like {{Trn|Mega Smash Mondays}}, {{Trn|The Box|series}} or {{Trn|Smash @ Xanadu}}, causing the scene to become more isolated than ever. Additionally, numerous power-ranked players rarely or entirely refused to participate in wifi tournaments, opening the door for quickly improving players like | The Pacific Northwest was unique among other regions participating in the WiFi-era, the biggest difference being that players largely participated in tournaments region-locked to the PNW region rather than nationwide events like {{Trn|Mega Smash Mondays}}, {{Trn|The Box|series}} or {{Trn|Smash @ Xanadu}}, causing the scene to become more isolated than ever. Additionally, numerous power-ranked players rarely or entirely refused to participate in wifi tournaments, opening the door for quickly improving players like {{Sm|Justice|p=Washington}} and {{Sm|JDV}} to gain lots of tournament experience over quarantine. | ||
====2021==== | ====2021==== | ||
The first half of 2021 largely continued on the same path as 2020 had ended. The initial seeding for the {{Trn|SWT: NA Northwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} came under scrutiny for the local playerbase as the seeding team weren't aware of the PNW's habit of only participating in region-locked wifi events, leading to questionable seeding. With the help of local wifi TOs including {{Sm|Cube}}, this problem was quickly resolved, and the tournament is noteworthy for being among the least upset-prone major ''Ultimate'' events ever. | The first half of 2021 largely continued on the same path as 2020 had ended. The initial seeding for the {{Trn|SWT: NA Northwest Ultimate Online Qualifier}} came under scrutiny for the local playerbase as the seeding team weren't aware of the PNW's habit of only participating in region-locked wifi events, leading to questionable seeding. With the help of local wifi TOs including {{Sm|Cube}}, this problem was quickly resolved, and the tournament is noteworthy for being among the least upset-prone major ''Ultimate'' events ever. | ||
Local tournaments began to resurface around the summer. Within only a few tournaments, players dedicated to online play began to perform exceptionally well, with JDV winning the first Western Washington tournament back, Ouch | Local tournaments began to resurface around the summer. Within only a few tournaments, players dedicated to online play began to perform exceptionally well, with JDV winning the first Western Washington tournament back, Ouch dominating the British Columbian scene, and {{Sm|Domnique}} securing the #1 spot in Oregon. | ||
Due to US/Canada land border complications, Canadian participation in American tournaments has plummeted dramatically - and vice versa, with the only player regularly crossing the border being {{Sm|Capsize}}. This also led to numerous BC players being unable to attend {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} except Spikefire who beat Remi, the Pacific Northwest's first truly undisputed major for ''Ultimate'' with over 600 entrants. | |||
===Notable | ===Notable Players=== | ||
====Globally | ====Globally Ranked Players==== | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | !PG ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |33||{{Sm|moxi}}||{{head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{head|Pokemon Trainer|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Pokémon Trainer players in the world prior to picking up Wolf. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |49||{{Sm|Big D}}||{{head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=20px}}||The best Ice Climbers player in the world. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other Notable Players==== | |||
*{{Sm|Captain L| | *{{Sm|Captain L}}{{head|pichu|g=SSBU|s=20px}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, Ranked 50th on the [[PGRU v1]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Ouch}}{{head|Wolf|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, the best Wolf in Canada and considered one of the best in the world. Won {{Trn|Pinnacle 2021}}. | ||
*{{Sm|JeJaJeJa}}{{Head|Kirby|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, considered the best Kirby in the United States. The highest placing PNW player at {{Trn|Back in Blood}} (2nd). | |||
*{{Sm|Mystery Sol}}{{Head|Incineroar|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, the best Incineroar player in the United States. 9th at {{Trn|Port Priority 6}}. | |||
*{{Sm|Pokepen}}, regularly stayed within the top 3 of Western Washington power rankings with an army of characters. | |||
*{{Sm|JoJoDaHoBo}}{{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, considered the best Toon Link in the United States. | |||
*{{Sm|Cattail}}{{Head|Toon Link|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, Eastern Washington's #1 ranked player. | |||
*{{Sm|Deci}}{{Head|Robin|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, considered one of the best Robin players in the United States. | |||
*{{Sm|Ludo}}{{head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, the best Mario in the PNW. | |||
*{{Sm|Domnique}}{{head|ROB|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, the best R.O.B. in the PNW. #1 on Oregon's power rankings as of 2021. | |||
*{{Sm|Lemmon}}{{head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, the best Joker in the PNW and 3rd in British Columbia. | |||
*{{Sm|Konga}}{{head|Donkey Kong|g=SSBU|s=20px}}, considered one of the best Donkey Kong players in the world prior to his retirement. | |||
== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
===Notable Players=== | |||
====Globally Ranked Players==== | |||
====Globally | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | !All-Time Ranking | ||
!Name | |||
!Characters | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |76||{{Sm|Konga}}||{{head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||Considered one of the best Donkey Kong players in the world. Ranked #1 on Western Washington All-Time PR. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |78||{{Sm|Captain L}}||{{head|Pikachu|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{head|Jigglypuff|g=SSB4|s=20px}}||Considered the second best Pikachu player in the world after ESAM. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Other Notable Players==== | |||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Cacogen}}{{head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}}, ranked on the [[PGR v1]] and was the best player in Washington throughout the first few years of the game. Ranked #2 on the WWA All-Time PR. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Big D}}{{head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{head|Captain Falcon|g=SSB4|s=20px}}, The best player in British Columbia. | ||
*{{Sm|moxi}}{{head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|s=20px}}, the best Meta Knight in the PNW. Finished at #1 in WWA's final PR. | |||
==Instances of overlapping major events with other regions/organizations== | ==Instances of overlapping major events with other regions/organizations== | ||
Pacific Northwest events have been prone to being scheduled over by other larger organizations or events, | |||
Pacific Northwest events have been prone to being scheduled over by other larger organizations or events, oven splitting or crushing viewership for the northwest. | |||
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!PNW Event | !PNW Event | ||
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|Don't Park on the Grass 2020||Smash World Tour 2020 Finals||December 17th-20th, 2020||Melee, Ultimate||Although both events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, SWT was announced well after the announcement for DPG20, making it the third time in DPG's history that a larger event was scheduled over it well after its announcement. | |Don't Park on the Grass 2020||Smash World Tour 2020 Finals||December 17th-20th, 2020||Melee, Ultimate||Although both events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, SWT was announced well after the announcement for DPG20, making it the third time in DPG's history that a larger event was scheduled over it well after its announcement. | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Competitive play]] | |||
[[Category:Smash regions]] | [[Category:Smash regions]] | ||
