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==History== | ==History== | ||
Having picked the game up in 2015 after not having played since | Having picked the game up in 2015 after not having played since 2011, Jayden first made waves in the broader Australian scene in March 2016 after joining the country’s netplay Skype group. With no active players in his city, Jayden had to rely almost purely on [[Project64k]], [[Training Mode]] and [[online play]] to improve and played on a wired [[Xbox 360 controller]]. He cites {{Sm|wario}}'s performance at [[GENESIS 3]] as inspiration for picking up {{SSB|Pikachu}}, but plays a variety of characters, and is similarly inspired by the likes of {{Sm|Jouske}}, {{Sm|Isai}}, {{Sm|Kurabba}} and {{Sm|DSC}}. His dedication to his craft was exemplified by his willingness to play during class while he was in high school. | ||
In preparation for his first console tournament ([[Battle Arena Melbourne 9]]), Jayden trained heavily with {{Sm|Zoso|p=Australia}} and {{Sm|El Hefe}} through [[online play]], two South Australian players who helped pioneer a “never say die” attitude. It was at this tournament he faced {{Sm|Kmart}}, {{Sm|Dino}}, and {{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}} in the winner’s side of draw, losing to Boom and then losing to {{Sm|Pete}} in Loser’s Final, cementing his spot as one of the promising up-and-comers, alongside {{Sm|Dino}} who beat {{Sm|Pete}} in the winner’s side of the same tournament and is currently ranked second in Australia. | In preparation for his first console tournament ([[Battle Arena Melbourne 9]]), Jayden trained heavily with {{Sm|Zoso|p=Australia}} and {{Sm|El Hefe}} through [[online play]], two South Australian players who helped pioneer a “never say die” attitude. It was at this tournament he faced {{Sm|Kmart}}, {{Sm|Dino}}, and {{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}} in the winner’s side of draw, losing to Boom and then losing to {{Sm|Pete}} in Loser’s Final, cementing his spot as one of the promising up-and-comers, alongside {{Sm|Dino}} who beat {{Sm|Pete}} in the winner’s side of the same tournament and is currently ranked second in Australia. | ||
Jayden’s introduction to fierce | Jayden’s introduction to fierce competition came a year and two months after having first joined the Skype group, at the renowned [[Battle Arena Melbourne 9]], with most of the Australian scene being in attendance, alongside {{Sm|SuPeRbOoMfAn}}. | ||
After losing [https://start.gg/tournament/simbarumba-ii/details Simbarumba II] singles, Jayden won 150 consecutive games as {{SSB|Pikachu}} against {{Sm|Sweetchilli}}’s {{SSB|Falcon}}, an hour of which can be seen [https://youtu.be/RwCFoAGBaT0?si=332att34EiRAQu_g here]. | After losing [https://start.gg/tournament/simbarumba-ii/details Simbarumba II] singles, Jayden won 150 consecutive games as {{SSB|Pikachu}} against {{Sm|Sweetchilli}}’s {{SSB|Falcon}}, an hour of which can be seen [https://youtu.be/RwCFoAGBaT0?si=332att34EiRAQu_g here]. Though {{Sm|Indefa}} and Jayden have been good sparring partners since Jayden joined the netplay scene, it wasn’t until Indefa switched mains from {{SSB|Jigglypuff}} to {{SSB|Kirby}} that Jayden really elevated his game as Pikachu against the character. | ||
While he already had solid experience, especially after beating {{Sm|Kirbymon}} twice at [[Simbarumba]], though it wasn’t until Jayden travelled to [[Super Smash Con 2022]] where he proved his worth, notching one of his best wins at the tournament, twice, over {{Sm|Killer}} (once in D1 and again in bracket). The bracket win was particularly impressive, especially considering he was down zero games to two and made the three-game-comeback to advance to the next round. It was there he lost to {{Sm|Wizzrobe}} 3-0 after narrowly losing game 2. This made Jayden among the few Australian players to compete internationally, as he placed 17th in singles with wins over {{Sm|Czar}}, {{Sm|lord narwhal}}, {{Sm|Loto}} and {{Sm|Killer}}. Teaming with lord narwhal in doubles, the two finished 7th with wins over {{Sm|Darkhorse}} & {{Sm|Josh Brody}} and {{Sm|Take}} & {{Sm|Prince}}, and managed to take a game off eventual champions {{Sm|Isai}} & {{Sm|tacos}} in pools. A year later he would return to [[Super Smash Con 2023]] and make Division 1 pools in singles while not advancing, having to face the toughest of opponents such as {{Sm|KeroKeroppi}} (4th place) and {{Sm|Isai}} (winner). In doubles, he would team with {{Sm|Shears}} and place 13th with losses to teams such as {{Sm|Queso}} & {{Sm|heny935}}, {{Sm|Paco}} & {{Sm|Shihman}}, {{Sm|tacos}} & {{Sm|Alvin}}, and eventual runners-up {{Sm|Take}} & {{Sm|kysk}}. | |||
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/uq-smash-39/event/melee-singles/standings UQ Smash 39]||December 16th, 2017||13th||—||—]| | |[https://www.start.gg/tournament/uq-smash-39/event/melee-singles/standings UQ Smash 39]||December 16th, 2017||13th||—||—]| | ||
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[[Category:Queensland smashers]] | [[Category:Queensland smashers]] | ||
[[Category:Pikachu players (SSB)]] | [[Category:Pikachu players (SSB)]] | ||
Revision as of 08:33, October 9, 2023
| Jayden Murphy | |
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| Character info | |
| Smash 64 main | Pikachu |
| Rankings and results info | |
| Most recent ranking |  2021-2022 Smash 64 Power Rankings: 43rd |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Jayden Murphy |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill | High level |
Jayden Murphy, formerly known as Quincy, is one of the best Smash 64 players in Australia, his rise to dominance beginning in 2018 after winning both Australian majors that year. He has lost four console tournaments in the country since then, three at the hands of international players, with his lowest placing being 3rd.
History
Having picked the game up in 2015 after not having played since 2011, Jayden first made waves in the broader Australian scene in March 2016 after joining the country’s netplay Skype group. With no active players in his city, Jayden had to rely almost purely on Project64k, Training Mode and online play to improve and played on a wired Xbox 360 controller. He cites wario's performance at GENESIS 3 as inspiration for picking up Pikachu, but plays a variety of characters, and is similarly inspired by the likes of Jouske, Isai, Kurabba and DSC. His dedication to his craft was exemplified by his willingness to play during class while he was in high school.
In preparation for his first console tournament (Battle Arena Melbourne 9), Jayden trained heavily with Zoso and El Hefe through online play, two South Australian players who helped pioneer a “never say die” attitude. It was at this tournament he faced Kmart, Dino, and SuPeRbOoMfAn in the winner’s side of draw, losing to Boom and then losing to Pete in Loser’s Final, cementing his spot as one of the promising up-and-comers, alongside Dino who beat Pete in the winner’s side of the same tournament and is currently ranked second in Australia.
Jayden’s introduction to fierce competition came a year and two months after having first joined the Skype group, at the renowned Battle Arena Melbourne 9, with most of the Australian scene being in attendance, alongside SuPeRbOoMfAn.
After losing Simbarumba II singles, Jayden won 150 consecutive games as Pikachu against Sweetchilli’s Falcon, an hour of which can be seen here. Though Indefa and Jayden have been good sparring partners since Jayden joined the netplay scene, it wasn’t until Indefa switched mains from Jigglypuff to Kirby that Jayden really elevated his game as Pikachu against the character.
While he already had solid experience, especially after beating Kirbymon twice at Simbarumba, though it wasn’t until Jayden travelled to Super Smash Con 2022 where he proved his worth, notching one of his best wins at the tournament, twice, over Killer (once in D1 and again in bracket). The bracket win was particularly impressive, especially considering he was down zero games to two and made the three-game-comeback to advance to the next round. It was there he lost to Wizzrobe 3-0 after narrowly losing game 2. This made Jayden among the few Australian players to compete internationally, as he placed 17th in singles with wins over Czar, lord narwhal, Loto and Killer. Teaming with lord narwhal in doubles, the two finished 7th with wins over Darkhorse & Josh Brody and Take & Prince, and managed to take a game off eventual champions Isai & tacos in pools. A year later he would return to Super Smash Con 2023 and make Division 1 pools in singles while not advancing, having to face the toughest of opponents such as KeroKeroppi (4th place) and Isai (winner). In doubles, he would team with Shears and place 13th with losses to teams such as Queso & heny935, Paco & Shihman, tacos & Alvin, and eventual runners-up Take & kysk.
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros.
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Arena Melbourne 9 | May 12th-14th, 2017 | 3rd | — | — |
| UQ Smash 32 | May 20th, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| UQ Smash 33 | June 3rd, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| Final Destination 2 | July 1st, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| UQ Smash 34 | July 29th, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| UQ Smash 35 | August 26th, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| Tumbarumba | September 22nd-24th, 2017 | 23rd | 1st | Pete |
| UQ Smash 37 | October 28th, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| UQ Smash 39 | December 16th, 2017 | 1st | — | |
| Battle Arena Melbourne 10 | May 18th-20th, 2018 | 1st | — | — |
| Simbarumba | September 29th-30th, 2018 | 1st | 2nd | DSC |
| Battle Arena Melbourne 11 | May 17th-19th, 2019 | 3rd | — | — |
| Simbarumba II | September 27th-29th, 2019 | 3rd | 2nd | DSC |
| Battle Arena Melbourne 12 | May 13th-15th, 2022 | 1st | — | — |
| Super Smash Con 2022 | August 11th-14th, 2022 | 17th | 7th | lord narwhal |
| Simbarumba III | December 2nd-5th, 2022 | 2nd | — | — |
| Simbarumba IV | June 23rd-26th, 2023 | 2nd | — | — |
| Super Smash Con 2023 | August 10th-13th, 2023 | 41st | 13th | Shears |
| Space City August 2023 | August 18th 2023 | 1st | — | — |
| Counterpick in Queensland | September 24th 2023 | 1st | 3rd | bloodykieren |
| SmashtoVerfest | September 29th-30th, 2023 | 9th | 5th | CTG |
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UQ Smash 39 | December 16th, 2017 | 13th | — |
