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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. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
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|Justin Junio|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 6th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]]. | |||
*{{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|Sultan of Samitude|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}}: 5th on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2001-2003|RetroSSBMRank 2001-2003]]. | |||
*{{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=== | ||
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=SSB4}}: 31st on the [[PGR v1]]. | ||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
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!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes | !UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes | ||
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|11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}|| | |11||24||{{Sm|Kurama|c1=Mario|g=SSBU}}||The best Mario player in the world. | ||
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|32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}|| | |32||34||{{Sm|Lui$|c1=Palutena|c2=Fox|g=SSBU}}||The best Palutena player in the world and one of the best Fox players in United States. | ||
|} | |} | ||
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]]. | ||
====Nationally ranked players==== | |||
These NorCal players were ranked on the [[OrionRank 2022/North America|OrionRank 2022 North America]]. | |||
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!OrionRank NA!!Name!!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|178||{{Sm|Mind|c1=Luigi|g=SSBU}}||Currently resides in SoCal. | |||
|} | |||
These NorCal players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | |||
*{{Sm|King Koopa|c1=Bowser|g=SSBU}}: 154th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Klaatu|c1=Olimar|g=SSBU}}: 125th on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Legit|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}}: 172nd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Mudomo|c1=Pichu|g=SSBU}}: 183rd on the [[OrionRank North America Top 200]]. | |||
====Other notable players==== | ====Other notable players==== | ||
*{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|g=SSBU}} | *{{Sm|H.3.K|c1=ROB|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|Sabre}}{{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}}{{PMHead|Mr. Game & Watch|s=20px}} | ||
*{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{ | *{{Sm|Spark|p=Melee}}{{PMHead|Sheik|s=20px}}-Skilled ''Melee'' Sheik player who is proficient in ''Project M'' as well. | ||
==See also== | |||
Power rankings: | |||
*[[NorCal Power Rankings]] | |||
Smashers: | |||
*[[:Category:Northern California smashers|NorCal smashers]] | |||
Tournaments: | |||
*[[:Category:Northern California tournaments|NorCal tournaments]] | |||
[[Category:Smash regions]] | [[Category:Smash regions]] | ||