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| mainssbm = Link | | mainssbm = Link | ||
| crew = [[Recursion]] | | crew = [[Recursion]] | ||
| realname = | | realname = Rei El-Khouri | ||
| birthday = 18 | | birthday = 18 | ||
| birthmonth = 08 | | birthmonth = 08 | ||
| birthyear = 1994 | | birthyear = 1994 | ||
| country = | | country = USA | ||
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'''Savestate''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' player from North Carolina who currently resides in | '''Savestate''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' player from North Carolina who currently resides in Redmond, Washington. She is known as a very style-oriented {{SSBM|Link}} main and is responsible for discovering several of Link's more esoteric techniques, such as [[Bomb Launching]], [[Ghost Arrow]], [[Dimensional Arrow]], and [[Bomb Rocket]]. Savestate has notably taken sets off of {{Sm|Cob}}, {{Sm|Tylenol}}, and {{Sm|Feradit}}. During her residency in Sweden, she got ranked 7th on the [[Swedish Power Rankings]], while before that managing 10th on the [[North Carolina Power Rankings]]. | ||
In addition to her technical discoveries, Savestate is also known for taking on the role of community streamer and graphic designer for the North Carolina ''Melee'' community. Her endeavors in streaming led Savestate to create [https://youtube.com/smashdotlive smash.LIVE] as a streaming service for North Carolina, later joining [[Recursion]] as a producer and designer. | In addition to her technical discoveries, Savestate is also known for taking on the role of community streamer and graphic designer for the North Carolina ''Melee'' community. Her endeavors in streaming led Savestate to create [https://youtube.com/smashdotlive smash.LIVE] as a streaming service for North Carolina, later joining [[Recursion]] as a producer and designer. | ||
Outside of tournaments, Savestate also occasionally competes in speedrunning ''Melee'''s 1-P modes. In February 2018, Savestate successfully broke the 3. | Outside of tournaments, Savestate also occasionally competes in speedrunning ''Melee''{{'}}s 1-P modes. In February 2018, Savestate successfully broke the 3.55s 14-year old world record on Link's [[Target Test]] stage with a world record of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulx5L-GZ0p8 3.52 IGT]. In September 2018, Savestate developed an [https://github.com/Savestate2A03/ssbm_rng_manip RNG manipulation program] to achieve a world record time of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrK2YOSfmUc 37.45 IGT] in All-Star Very Easy mode, which was beaten later that day by {{Sm|Fuzzyness}} upon distribution of the program. | ||
Savestate retired from ''Melee'' competition on March 2nd, 2023.<ref>https://twitter.com/Savestate/status/1631374799363514383</ref> | Savestate retired from ''Melee'' competition on March 2nd, 2023.<ref>https://twitter.com/Savestate/status/1631374799363514383</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*At {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, Savestate faced {{Sm|Armada}} during Phase 1 pools. During the last match, Armada [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E2byX8BjwE accidentally performed] the [[frozen turnip glitch]] with {{SSBM|Peach}}'s turnips. | *At {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2018}}, Savestate faced {{Sm|Armada}} during Phase 1 pools. During the last match, Armada [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E2byX8BjwE accidentally performed] the [[frozen turnip glitch]] with {{SSBM|Peach}}'s turnips. | ||
*At {{Trn|Pound 2019}}, [[Mang0]] switched to | *At {{Trn|Pound 2019}}, [[Mang0]] switched to {{SSBM|Link}} in [https://youtu.be/oMs7PFDeYo8?t=140 game 2 of a pools set] with Savestate and lost by overextending an edgeguard. | ||
*Outside of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Savestate enjoys creating | *Outside of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', Savestate enjoys creating {{iw|Wikipedia|Chiptune}} music and posts tracks on her [https://soundcloud.com/Savestate Soundcloud] profile. | ||
*Using her skills in speedrunning ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', Savestate beat the game within the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [[Masterpiece]]'s 5-minute time limit by [https://youtu.be/7QaLQIzv-qw warping to the credits] and again by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUHKV7F3cGw beating Ganon], becoming the first known player to do so in both methods. | *Using her skills in speedrunning ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', Savestate beat the game within the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [[Masterpiece]]'s 5-minute time limit by [https://youtu.be/7QaLQIzv-qw warping to the credits] and again by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUHKV7F3cGw beating Ganon], becoming the first known player to do so in both methods. | ||
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===Competitive=== | ===Competitive=== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS-dlCfCqVEf6KO6oBPDOqwFoOq1aGeSP Playlist of all Streamed Sets] ''maintained by Savestate'' | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS-dlCfCqVEf6KO6oBPDOqwFoOq1aGeSP Playlist of all Streamed Sets] ''maintained by Savestate'' | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euZLamKw6-w "Let's Get Weird": A Link Tech Skill Demonstration] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euZLamKw6-w "Let's Get Weird": A Link Tech Skill Demonstration] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:46, June 19, 2024
| Savestate | |
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| Character info | |
| Melee main | Link |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | Recursion |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Rei El-Khouri |
| Birth date | |
| Location | USA 
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Savestate is a Super Smash Bros. Melee player from North Carolina who currently resides in Redmond, Washington. She is known as a very style-oriented Link main and is responsible for discovering several of Link's more esoteric techniques, such as Bomb Launching, Ghost Arrow, Dimensional Arrow, and Bomb Rocket. Savestate has notably taken sets off of Cob, Tylenol, and Feradit. During her residency in Sweden, she got ranked 7th on the Swedish Power Rankings, while before that managing 10th on the North Carolina Power Rankings.
In addition to her technical discoveries, Savestate is also known for taking on the role of community streamer and graphic designer for the North Carolina Melee community. Her endeavors in streaming led Savestate to create smash.LIVE as a streaming service for North Carolina, later joining Recursion as a producer and designer.
Outside of tournaments, Savestate also occasionally competes in speedrunning Melee's 1-P modes. In February 2018, Savestate successfully broke the 3.55s 14-year old world record on Link's Target Test stage with a world record of 3.52 IGT. In September 2018, Savestate developed an RNG manipulation program to achieve a world record time of 37.45 IGT in All-Star Very Easy mode, which was beaten later that day by Fuzzyness upon distribution of the program.
Savestate retired from Melee competition on March 2nd, 2023.[1]
Tournament placings[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 Placement | 2v2 Placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Smash Con 2016 | August 11th, 2016 | 129th | 65th | Absolome |
| Star KO at Clemson! | April 15th, 2017 | 4th | — | — |
| Bad Moon Rising 2 | July 1st, 2017 | 65th | 17th | Ryko |
| Super Smash Con 2017 | August 10th, 2017 | 129th | 97th | Ryko |
| ETSU-Con 2017 | September 9th, 2017 | 5th | — | — |
| Final Resolution | December 31st, 2017 | 5th | — | — |
| Noods Noods Noods: Melee Edition | January 27th, 2018 | 49th | — | — |
| Super Smash Con 2018 | August 9th, 2018 | 129th | — | — |
| NC Melee Arcadian V: Renaissance of Melee | September 22nd, 2018 | 7th | — | — |
| NChiSU 1.2 | October 20th, 2018 | 9th | — | — |
| DreamHack Atlanta 2018 | November 17th, 2018 | 33rd | — | — |
| GENESIS 6 | February 1st, 2019 | 193rd | 129th | Timteee |
| Clemson Smash Series 20 | February 16th, 2019 | 5th | 5th | shabi |
| Return of Munkaid | March 3rd, 2019 | 17th | 7th | Ryko |
| NChi Ultra | March 16th-17th, 2019 | 25th | — | — |
| Fight Pitt 9 | April 6th, 2019 | 25th | 13th | Kanye Rest |
| Pound 2019 | April 19th, 2019 | 65th | — | — |
| Triad Trilogy Part 1: Silence of the Lamb | May 19th, 2019 | 7th | — | — |
| Triad Trilogy Part 2: Keeping it Saef | June 23rd, 2019 | 5th | — | — |
| ChiEO | June 29th, 2019 | 9th | 5th | Pelipper |
| Munkaid 10 | July 13th, 2019 | 5th | — | — |
| Imurj NC 2 | July 20th, 2019 | 17th | — | — |
| Triad Trilogy Part 3: Lost in the Zas | July 28th, 2019 | 9th | — | — |
| Fête | August 2nd-4th, 2019 | 25th | 25th | AC |
| Zenith 5 | October 5th, 2019 | 7th | — | — |
| Chapel Thrillz: Ultimate Edition | November 9th, 2019 | 9th | — | — |
| CRAB 3: JORT | January 18th, 2020 | 7th | 5th | Satchel |
| GENESIS 7 | January 24th-26th, 2020 | 385th | 97th | Willy P |
| Coconut Clash #25 | February 7th, 2020 | 3rd | — | — |
| NCSU Singles 2/13 | February 13th, 2020 | 2nd | — | — |
| Saturday Scuffle 4: Sweetheart Scuffle Remastered | February 15th, 2020 | 3rd | — | — |
| Coconut Clash #26 | February 21st, 2020 | 5th | — | — |
| SaltFest #8 | February 26th, 2020 | 1st | — | — |
| NCSU Singles 2/27 | February 27th, 2020 | 4th | — | — |
| Fella Fridays 17 | February 28th, 2020 | 5th | — | — |
| Spring Gamefest 2020 | February 29th, 2020 | 9th | 4th | ADMJ |
| Saturday Scuffle 5 | March 7th, 2020 | 1st | 4th | Darkhart |
Pound Online |
April 24th-26th, 2020 | 49th | — | — |
| Get On My Line 2021 Europe |
June 19th-20th, 2021 | 13th | — | — |
| Fête Online |
June 21st-30th, 2021 | 13th | 9th | NinjagoFan72 |
| Super Bou Online |
July 31st-August 1st, 2021 | 33rd | — | — |
| Midgard 2022 | September 16th-18th, 2022 | 4th | 13th | granis |
| HFLAN 2022: Golden Melee Edition | November 11th-13th, 2022 | 17th / 167 | 17th / 48 | codeman |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 Placement | 2v2 Placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return of Munkaid | March 3rd, 2019 | 13th | — | — |
Trivia[edit]
- At Super Smash Con 2018, Savestate faced Armada during Phase 1 pools. During the last match, Armada accidentally performed the frozen turnip glitch with Peach's turnips.
- At Pound 2019, Mang0 switched to Link in game 2 of a pools set with Savestate and lost by overextending an edgeguard.
- Outside of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Savestate enjoys creating Chiptune music and posts tracks on her Soundcloud profile.
- Using her skills in speedrunning The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Savestate beat the game within the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Masterpiece's 5-minute time limit by warping to the credits and again by beating Ganon, becoming the first known player to do so in both methods.
Gameplay videos[edit]
Competitive[edit]
- Playlist of all Streamed Sets maintained by Savestate
Other[edit]
- "Let's Get Weird": A Link Tech Skill Demonstration
- SSBM Break the Targets - Link (3.52, WR)
- Combo Videos
- Obscure Link Tech Compilations
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Twitter account
- Twitch channel
- YouTube Channel
- SmashBoards Local Player Profile written by EmaLeigh "$$$$" O'Neal\
