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'''Ludwig Smash Invitational''' was a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' invitational tournament that was held on October 21st-23rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by [[commentator]] and [[YouTube]] streamer {{Sm|Ludwig}}. There were 24 players directly invited and 8 players qualified through a [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] for each game, for a total of 32 players for each main singles event. The prize pool was initially advertised as $30,002 for both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', however due to a promotion from Capital One and additional funding from MrBeast, the pot was raised to $52,502<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aidencalvin/status/1584801679475474432|title="Some LSI prize pool updates."}}</ref>, making | '''Ludwig Smash Invitational''' was a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' invitational tournament that was held on October 21st-23rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by [[commentator]] and [[YouTube]] streamer {{Sm|Ludwig}}. There were 24 players directly invited and 8 players qualified through a [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] for each game, for a total of 32 players for each main singles event. The prize pool was initially advertised as $30,002 for both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', however due to a promotion from Capital One and additional funding from MrBeast, the pot was raised to $52,502<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aidencalvin/status/1584801679475474432|title="Some LSI prize pool updates."}}</ref>, making it the sixth largest prize pool for a ''Melee'' tournament and the fourth largest for an ''Ultimate'' tournament at the time. | ||
The event became known for its innovations in tournament logistics. It was one of the few majors to feature a Swiss system of pools, requiring players to win three sets in order to advance to the final bracket. The tournament's side streams featured a quad-view layout displaying four sets at once, allowing five sets to be streamed at the same time for both games; this feature was subsequently adopted at many future ''Smash'' tournaments. | |||
==Format== | ==Format== | ||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles=== | ||
(32 entrants)<br> | (32 entrants)<br> | ||
[https://www.start.gg/tournament/ludwig-smash-invitational/event/melee-singles-main-event/brackets/ | [https://www.start.gg/tournament/ludwig-smash-invitational/event/melee-singles-main-event/brackets/1235561/1900982 Final Bracket] | ||
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!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings | !Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings | ||
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*Both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles featured an [[Ice Climbers]] player in Top 16 ({{Sm|SluG}} and {{Sm|Big D}}, respectively). | *Both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles featured an [[Ice Climbers]] player in Top 16 ({{Sm|SluG}} and {{Sm|Big D}}, respectively). | ||
*After {{Sm|Franz}} and {{Sm|Shroomed}} (the current and former best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} players) qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier, both players planned to [[money match]] in the ditto for the title of best Dr. Mario. However, they were stopped right before they could begin due to the start of ''Melee'' singles bracket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LasFranz/status/1583676446366580737|title=Franz's tweet}}</ref> | *After {{Sm|Franz}} and {{Sm|Shroomed}} (the current and former best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} players) qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier, both players planned to [[money match]] in the ditto for the title of best Dr. Mario. However, they were stopped right before they could begin due to the start of ''Melee'' singles bracket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LasFranz/status/1583676446366580737|title=Franz's tweet}}</ref> | ||
*Before the end of the final game between {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|SluG}} on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in Winners Quarters on the main stream, {{Sm|Ludwig}} | *Before the end of the final game between {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|SluG}} on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in Winners Quarters on the main stream, {{Sm|Ludwig}} had production switch over to {{Sm|Joshman}} and {{Sm|Magi}}'s Loser's Round 1 set (which was already on the sidestream) as a joke. | ||
*This tournament marks the first time {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|acola}} have met in bracket, after a long period of anticipation where acola was considered a contender for Leo's status as best player in the world. MkLeo would ultimately win 3-0 against acola in both Winners Semis and Grand Finals. | *This tournament marks the first time {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|acola}} have met in bracket, after a long period of anticipation where acola was considered a contender for Leo's status as best player in the world. MkLeo would ultimately win 3-0 against acola in both Winners Semis and Grand Finals. | ||
**This tournament also marks the first time acola and {{Sm|Onin}} have played each other in bracket, with the two being considered the top 2 {{SSBU|Steve}} players in the world. acola would win their set with a 3-0. | **This tournament also marks the first time acola and {{Sm|Onin}} have played each other in bracket, with the two being considered the top 2 {{SSBU|Steve}} players in the world. acola would win their set with a 3-0. | ||