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== Controversy ==
=={{Sm|Mew2King}} vs. {{Sm|Unknown522}}==
ROM 5 deviated from all other major tournaments of the year in that it used the Standard [[Dave's Stupid Rule]], which states one cannot counterpick ''any'' stage won, on instead of the Modified DSR, which states one cannot counterpick the ''last'' stage won on. Some smashers at the tournament were not informed of the unusual rule and in the case of {{Sm|Mew2King}} caused controversy in matches. In the winners' semifinal match featuring M2K and {{Sm|Unknown522}}, the match sequence went as follows:
This tournament has caused much controversy among the Smash community due to the winners' semifinals match between {{Sm|Mew2King}} and {{Sm|Unknown522}}, as well as the events that occurred afterward.
 
ROM 5 deviated from all other major tournaments of the year in that it used the Standard [[Dave's Stupid Rule]], which states one cannot counterpick ''any'' stage won, on instead of the Modified DSR, which states one cannot counterpick the ''last'' stage won on. Some smashers at the tournament were not informed of the unusual rule and in the case of {{Sm|Mew2King}} caused controversy in matches. In the winners' semifinal match featuring M2K and Unknown522, the match sequence went as follows:
*Unknown wins on [[Battlefield]].  
*Unknown wins on [[Battlefield]].  
*M2K wins on [[Final Destination]].
*M2K wins on [[Final Destination]].
*M2K wins on [[Fountain of Dreams]].
*M2K wins on [[Fountain of Dreams]].
*Unknown wins on Fountain of Dreams.
*Unknown wins on Fountain of Dreams.
At this point, Mew2king intended to counterpick Final Destination, claiming that the modified DSR was in effect. Unknown, though skeptical of the claim, agreed and lost the match on FD. After the match, Unknown clarified the claim with the TO Alukard, who stated the standard DSR was in effect. Mew2king and Unknown were then asked to replay match 5. Unknown then won on [[Yoshi's Story]].
At this point, Mew2king intended to counterpick Final Destination, claiming that the Modified DSR was in effect. Unknown, though skeptical of the claim, agreed and lost the match on FD. After the match, Unknown clarified the claim with the TO Alukard, who stated the standard DSR was in effect. Mew2king and Unknown were then asked to replay match 5. Unknown then won on [[Yoshi's Story]].


The point of controversy in this event stems from the question of whether or not M2K lied to Unknown as to whether Standard or Modified DSR was in effect. Some argue M2K did indeed cheat to stay in Winners, while other argue it was unintentional and that it was Unknown's fault for not clarifying the rules before playing the match. Alukard's decision to replay game 5 was also highly controversial, as the set was already over by the time he was available for clarification (another thing that the community does not understand how it happened).
There have been several points of controversy in this event. Many players believe that M2K lied to Unknown as to whether Standard or Modified DSR was in effect, and argue that M2K did indeed cheat to win the match, while other argue it was unintentional and that it was Unknown's fault for not clarifying the rules before playing the match. Alukard's decision to replay game 5 was also highly controversial, as the set was already over by the time he was available for clarification (another thing that the community does not understand how it happened), and many players feel that the initial results should have been used, saying that forcing replays can disrupt a player's mindset, as was the case with the final results. There have also been people who argue that Alukard should have made it clearer that the rule was different from all other major tournaments that year, and that players should pay more attention to a tournament's rulesets.


As a result of the replay and possibly its outcome, the rest of the tournament (winners' final, losers' final, and grand final) were all [[sandbagging|sandbagged]] by Unknown and {{Sm|KirbyKaze}}, with KirbyKaze being asked to play out his set despite throwing game 1 and M2K being allowed to 3-0 Unknown in both grand final sets to take the tournament. M2K and Unknown also agreed to split their winnings in public before the grand final even began, creating further controversy.
As a result of the replay and possibly its outcome, the rest of the tournament (winners' finals, losers' finals, and grand finals) were all [[sandbagging|sandbagged]] by Unknown and {{Sm|KirbyKaze}}, with KirbyKaze being asked to play out his set despite throwing game 1 and M2K being allowed to 3-0 Unknown in both grand final sets to take the tournament. M2K and Unknown also agreed to split their winnings in public before the grand final even began, creating further controversy.


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Revision as of 16:42, November 6, 2013

Revival of Melee 5
Dates November 17th-18th, 2012
Venue Toy Wiz
Address/City 253 W Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 USA
Attendance 100+
Entry fees Melee singles: $10
Melee doubles: $10 per person
Venue: $20 (for competitors) $15 (if setup was brought)
Pot size(s) 1v1
2v2
Results
Super Smash Bros. Melee winners USA Mew2King 1v1
USA Mew2King & Chillin 2v2

Revival of Melee 5 or ROM 5 was an Atlantic North Super Smash Bros. Melee national and Apex 2013 qualifier held by Alukard in Nanuet, New York. The tournament brought together many talented smashers in the Atlantic North such as Mew2King and Hax, as well as the Canadian champions, KirbyKaze and Unknown522. Though the attendance was large and the competition was tough, ROM 5 did not feature major players who attended previous Revival of Melee tournaments, most notably, Mango, Dr. Peepee, and Hungrybox.

Schedule

Time Event
Day 1 Both Singles Pools and Doubles Pools, as well as Exhibition Matches.
Day 2 Both Singles and Doubles Bracket.

Results

Singles

Bracket
(114 entrants)

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st Mew2King Sheik (SSBM)Marth (SSBM)
2nd Canada Unknown522 Fox (SSBM)Falco (SSBM)Sheik (SSBM)Marth (SSBM)
3rd Canada KirbyKaze Sheik (SSBM)Fox (SSBM)
4th Eggm Fox (SSBM)
5th Hax Captain Falcon (SSBM)
5th Chillin Fox (SSBM)
7th Scar Captain Falcon (SSBM)
7th DJ Nintendo Fox (SSBM)Samus (SSBM)Bowser (SSBM)

Note: A match exchange was held in Winner's Semifinals where Eggm and Unknown522 switched places.

Doubles

Bracket
(16 teams)

Place Name Character(s) Name Character(s) Cumulative Earnings
1st Mew2King Sheik (SSBM)Marth (SSBM) Chillin Fox (SSBM)
2nd Hax Captain Falcon (SSBM) Scar Captain Falcon (SSBM)
3rd Canada KirbyKaze Sheik (SSBM) Cactuar Fox (SSBM)
4th Weon-X Fox (SSBM) Canada Unknown522 Fox (SSBM)
5th T. Webb Fox (SSBM) SwiftBass SMArth (SSBM)
5th Cyrain Fox (SSBM) Ether Fox (SSBM)

Mew2King vs. Unknown522

This tournament has caused much controversy among the Smash community due to the winners' semifinals match between Mew2King and Unknown522, as well as the events that occurred afterward.

ROM 5 deviated from all other major tournaments of the year in that it used the Standard Dave's Stupid Rule, which states one cannot counterpick any stage won, on instead of the Modified DSR, which states one cannot counterpick the last stage won on. Some smashers at the tournament were not informed of the unusual rule and in the case of Mew2King caused controversy in matches. In the winners' semifinal match featuring M2K and Unknown522, the match sequence went as follows:

At this point, Mew2king intended to counterpick Final Destination, claiming that the Modified DSR was in effect. Unknown, though skeptical of the claim, agreed and lost the match on FD. After the match, Unknown clarified the claim with the TO Alukard, who stated the standard DSR was in effect. Mew2king and Unknown were then asked to replay match 5. Unknown then won on Yoshi's Story.

There have been several points of controversy in this event. Many players believe that M2K lied to Unknown as to whether Standard or Modified DSR was in effect, and argue that M2K did indeed cheat to win the match, while other argue it was unintentional and that it was Unknown's fault for not clarifying the rules before playing the match. Alukard's decision to replay game 5 was also highly controversial, as the set was already over by the time he was available for clarification (another thing that the community does not understand how it happened), and many players feel that the initial results should have been used, saying that forcing replays can disrupt a player's mindset, as was the case with the final results. There have also been people who argue that Alukard should have made it clearer that the rule was different from all other major tournaments that year, and that players should pay more attention to a tournament's rulesets.

As a result of the replay and possibly its outcome, the rest of the tournament (winners' finals, losers' finals, and grand finals) were all sandbagged by Unknown and KirbyKaze, with KirbyKaze being asked to play out his set despite throwing game 1 and M2K being allowed to 3-0 Unknown in both grand final sets to take the tournament. M2K and Unknown also agreed to split their winnings in public before the grand final even began, creating further controversy.

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