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==Smash Styles== | ==Smash Styles== | ||
*General | |||
A master strategist with some of the best prediction skills in the game, Aaron Kirscher is one of the most adaptable smashers and has proficiency with at least 15 Melee characters. He is a master of identifying his opponents weakness and exploiting it, and can change his style almost instantaneously if he feels his opponent has found his weakness. It is not uncommon for him to go down 4-2 in a four stock match before roaring back to win, taking less than 50% damage for the rest of the game. His goal is to play a mistake free game and exploit each and every one of his opponents miscues. This, coupled with his sometimes unorthodox attack choices, has led to some complaints from other smashers that playing him is "playing against Aaron Kirschner, not playing Smash." His finals berth in his debut tournament was challenged because "he didn't actually beat [his opponent], he simply out played him. [The other smasher] had much more technical skill, but Kirschner was simply the better strategist." Needless to say, the tournament did not over rule his victory or his second place finish. | |||
*Melee Doubles | *Melee Doubles | ||
Aaron's main character is [[Marth (SSBM)|Marth]], but he has been known to play [[Young Link (SSBM)|Young Link]] if he feels so inclined. He will usually team with Alex "Ax" Schumacher (a [[Roy]] player). When playing as [[Marth]], his job is to put damage on the other team and set up kills from [[Roy]]'s power moves, while also [[edgeguarding]] and spiking as appropriate. When Ax plays [[Link]] Kirschner will use [[Young Link]] and flip roles. As [[Young Link]], he uses the Dair as his primary move and has developed impeccable aim with it. Also, he will play [[Mr. Game & Watch]] when the [[SLAPAHO]] team is playing in [[Hyrule Temple]] and his partner is playing [[Samus]]. Here, the team makes good use of the [[Oil Panic]] attack (both [[The kamikaze glitch|glitch]] and normal). | Aaron's main character is [[Marth (SSBM)|Marth]], but he has been known to play [[Young Link (SSBM)|Young Link]] if he feels so inclined. He will usually team with Alex "Ax" Schumacher (a [[Roy]] player). When playing as [[Marth]], his job is to put damage on the other team and set up kills from [[Roy]]'s power moves, while also [[edgeguarding]] and spiking as appropriate. When Ax plays [[Link]] Kirschner will use [[Young Link]] and flip roles. As [[Young Link]], he uses the Dair as his primary move and has developed impeccable aim with it. Also, he will play [[Mr. Game & Watch]] when the [[SLAPAHO]] team is playing in [[Hyrule Temple]] and his partner is playing [[Samus]]. Here, the team makes good use of the [[Oil Panic]] attack (both [[The kamikaze glitch|glitch]] and normal). | ||
*Melee Singles | *Melee Singles | ||
When playing singles, Kirschner will use [[Marth]] in almost every situation. He is a very opportunistic player, making good use of Marth's [[counter]] until his opponent reveals an opening. He is also relentless with Marth's [[spike]]. His tertiary move is a combo involving Marth's back throw into a forward smash, often followed by a spike. He is currently progressing as formidable opponent with both [[Fox]] and [[Jigglypuff]] in addition to [[Marth]] | When playing singles, Kirschner will use [[Marth]] in almost every situation. He is a very opportunistic player, making good use of Marth's [[counter]] until his opponent reveals an opening. He is also relentless with Marth's [[spike]]. His tertiary move is a combo involving Marth's back throw into a forward smash, often followed by a spike. He is currently progressing as formidable opponent with both [[Fox]] and [[Jigglypuff]] in addition to [[Marth]] | ||
*Brawl Doubles | |||
Kirschner plays [[Zelda (SSBB)|Zelda]] in Brawl doubles. He most often teams with Ax playing [[Marth (SSBB)|Marth]]. He is an expert [[edgeguarding|edgeguarder]] and generally takes the support/finisher role on the team. | |||
==Tournaments== | ==Tournaments== | ||
Kirschner | Kirschner placed second behind [[SLAPAHO]] teammate C.J. Palmer in his debut tournament. | ||
Kirschner | In subsequent tournaments, Kirschner and Palmer have had the misfortune of meeting in early rounds of single elimination tournaments. That said, Kirschner's only losses in tournaments have come at the hands of Palmer. | ||
Kirschner hosted, organized, and officiated the Last Hurrah Doubles Tournament. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||