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| name          = Jarc
  | name          = Jarc
| image        = Jarcncinn.jpg
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| main          = Jigglypuff
  | main          = Jigglypuff
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  | skill        = Pro-Am
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  | realname      = John Eric Byrd
| skill        = Semi-Pro
  | birthdate    = May 16, 1989<br>''(age '''18''')''  
| alias        =
  | location      = Les Cedres, PQ
| realname      = John Eric Byrd
  | country      = canada
| birthdate    = May 16, 1989<br>''(age '''18''')''
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| location      = Montreal, PQ
'''Jarc''' is a Canadian [[smasher]] from the small city of Les Cedres, near Montreal, Quebec. He is presently ranked 13th on the East Coast Canada [[power rankings]]. Although he enjoys playing a multitude of different characters, in tournaments he [[main]]s [[Jigglypuff]] and keeps [[Fox]] as a secondary.
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John Eric "'''Jarc'''" Byrd is an up and coming smasher from the small city of Les Cedres, near Montreal, Canada. As of March 1st 2007, Jarc has has been ranked 13th on the East Coast Canada power rankings. Although he enjoys playing a multitude of characters, in tournaments he mains [[Jigglypuff]] and keeps [[Fox]] secondairy.


== Background ==
Jarc got [[Super Smash Brothers 64]] the day it came out and shared the enjoyable experience with his friends that would later become his SSBM teammates. Along with his friends, he competed in a few minor SSB:64 tournaments in the area, mostely at La Ronde. When he and his friends learned that there was going to be a [[SSBM|sequel]] on the [[Gamecube]], they went hysterical. At that time, Jarc didn't have a Gamecube, so he could only play with his friends (wich he did almost every weekend) from 2002 to 2004. He still had no knowlege of advanced techniques.


== History ==
===SmashBoards and Advanced Tactics...===


Jarc got Super Smash Brothers 64 the day it came out, and shared the enjoyable experience with his friends, that would later become his SSBM teammates. Along with his friends, he competed in a few minor SSB:64 tournaments in the area, mostely at La Ronde. When he and his friends learned that there was going to be a sequel on the Gamecube, they went hysterical. At that time, Jarc didn't have a gamecube, so he could only play with his friends (wich he did almost every weekend) during the years 2002, 2003 and 2004. He still had no knowlege of advanced techniques.<br><br>
In late 2005, while trying to find some SSBM videos, Jarc stumbled uppon [[SmashBoards]], where he discovered the many advanced techniques he had not yet heard of. He also got a hold of one of the top Canadian smashers at the time, [[pkmvodka]], who drove almost two hours to come play with Jarc. This is when Jarc finally saw the importance of [[wavedashing]] and L-cancelling and vowed to become as good as pkmvodka.
[[Image:Jarcncinn.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jarc with his dog, Cinnamon.]]
Later that year, Jarc went to his first tournament, [[No Mercy vs. the World]], where his newly-acquired skills came in handy to defeat some players. Though he didn't get very far bracket-wise, he learned alot from that day and was able to meet [[Chesterr01]], [[TestRider]], [[Bamsoldier]], [[Vwins]] and other very skilled smashers that would later on become his training partners.


In late 2005, while trying to find some 1v1 videos, Jarc stumbled uppon [[smashboards]], where he discovered the many advanced techniques he had not yet heard of. He also got a hold of one of the top Canadian smashers at the time, [[Pkmvodka]], whom drove almost two hours to come play with Jarc. This is when Jarc finnaly saw the importance of wavedashing and l-cancelling and vowed to become as good as [[Pkmvodka]]. Later that year, Jarc went to his first tournament, [[No Mercy vs. the World]], where his newly aquired skills came in handy to defeat some players. Though he didn't get very far bracket-wise, he learned alot from that day and was able to meet [[Chesterr01]], [[TestRider]], [[Bamsoldier]], [[Vwins]] and other very skilled smashers that would later on become his training partners.
===Travel...===


In late 2006, he finnaly went to his first American tournament, in Connecticut. There, he witnessed [[KoreanDJ]] and [[PC Chris]] in action. He came back to Montreal with new knowlege of the game and used it to his advantage in the following tournament. His trip down to USA made him an overall better player, and it helped him get into the East Coast Canada power rankings, which was his goal for quite some time. Although he doesn't practice as much as before, when he does, it's with the top Canadian players, which explains why his skill level is growing very quickly.
In late 2006, he finally went to his first American tournament in Connecticut. There, he witnessed [[KoreanDJ]] and [[PC Chris]] in action. He came back to Montreal with new knowlege of the game and used it to his advantage in the forthcoming tournament. His trip down to the United States made him an overall better player and it helped him get into the East Coast Canada power rankings, which had been his goal for quite some time.  
 
Although he does not practice as intensely as he once did, when he does, it is always with top Canadian players and this was reflected particularly well going into 2007. The summer saw the [[TransCanada]] tournament take place, in which Jarc would defeat players from all over Canada including [[FalseFalco]], [[RJM]] and [[Kage]]. He finished 9th overall.  


== [[Tournament]]s ==
== [[Tournament]]s ==
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*[[Smash 'till you Drop 2]]
*[[Smash 'till you Drop 2]]
*[[Twilight of Smash 3]]
*[[Twilight of Smash 3]]
*[[TransCanadian Tournament]]
*[[TransCanada Tournament]]
 
== External Links ==
'''[[SWF]]'''
*[http://www.smashboards.com/member.php?u=21530 '''Jarc''' Public Profile]
 
[[Category:Smashers]]
[[Category:Smashers]]
[[Category:Canadian Smashers]]
[[Category:Canadian Smashers]]

Revision as of 13:06, July 5, 2007

Jarc
Personal and other info
Real name John Eric Byrd
Location Les Cedres, PQ Canada
Miscellaneous info
Skill Other Pro-Am
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Jarc is a Canadian smasher from the small city of Les Cedres, near Montreal, Quebec. He is presently ranked 13th on the East Coast Canada power rankings. Although he enjoys playing a multitude of different characters, in tournaments he mains Jigglypuff and keeps Fox as a secondary.

Background

Jarc got Super Smash Brothers 64 the day it came out and shared the enjoyable experience with his friends that would later become his SSBM teammates. Along with his friends, he competed in a few minor SSB:64 tournaments in the area, mostely at La Ronde. When he and his friends learned that there was going to be a sequel on the Gamecube, they went hysterical. At that time, Jarc didn't have a Gamecube, so he could only play with his friends (wich he did almost every weekend) from 2002 to 2004. He still had no knowlege of advanced techniques.

SmashBoards and Advanced Tactics...

In late 2005, while trying to find some SSBM videos, Jarc stumbled uppon SmashBoards, where he discovered the many advanced techniques he had not yet heard of. He also got a hold of one of the top Canadian smashers at the time, pkmvodka, who drove almost two hours to come play with Jarc. This is when Jarc finally saw the importance of wavedashing and L-cancelling and vowed to become as good as pkmvodka.

Jarc with his dog, Cinnamon.

Later that year, Jarc went to his first tournament, No Mercy vs. the World, where his newly-acquired skills came in handy to defeat some players. Though he didn't get very far bracket-wise, he learned alot from that day and was able to meet Chesterr01, TestRider, Bamsoldier, Vwins and other very skilled smashers that would later on become his training partners.

Travel...

In late 2006, he finally went to his first American tournament in Connecticut. There, he witnessed KoreanDJ and PC Chris in action. He came back to Montreal with new knowlege of the game and used it to his advantage in the forthcoming tournament. His trip down to the United States made him an overall better player and it helped him get into the East Coast Canada power rankings, which had been his goal for quite some time.

Although he does not practice as intensely as he once did, when he does, it is always with top Canadian players and this was reflected particularly well going into 2007. The summer saw the TransCanada tournament take place, in which Jarc would defeat players from all over Canada including FalseFalco, RJM and Kage. He finished 9th overall.

Tournaments

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