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'''Tafokints''' is a ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Sheik}} main, [[commentator]], analyst and writer from Cupertino, California currently residing in Los Angeles. He is currently ranked 84th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]] and 13th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]]. He became a member of [[Melee It On Me]] in 2013 as a content creator. | '''Tafokints''' is a ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Sheik}} main, [[commentator]], analyst and writer from Cupertino, California currently residing in Los Angeles. He is currently ranked 84th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]] and was formerly ranked 13th on the [[SoCal Melee Power Rankings]]. He became a member of [[Melee It On Me]] in 2013 as a content creator. | ||
Tafokints started as a {{SSBM|Ness}} main, but quickly switched to Sheik after watching some {{Sm|Captain Jack}} and {{Sm|Isai}} videos. While attending UCLA, he trained with players such as {{Sm|Aesis}} and {{Sm|S2J}} to get better. In 2011, he started hosting a NorCal local tournament series in Campbell. | Tafokints started as a {{SSBM|Ness}} main, but quickly switched to Sheik after watching some {{Sm|Captain Jack}} and {{Sm|Isai}} videos. While attending UCLA, he trained with players such as {{Sm|Aesis}} and {{Sm|S2J}} to get better. In 2011, he started hosting a NorCal local tournament series in Campbell. | ||
Revision as of 10:44, October 19, 2017
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| Character info | |
| Melee main | Sheik |
| Other Melee character | Ness |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | Melee It On Me |
| Rankings and results info | |
| Most recent ranking |  2016 SSBMRank: 84th |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Daniel Lee |
| Location | Los Angeles, California 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill | Top professional |
Tafokints is a Melee Sheik main, commentator, analyst and writer from Cupertino, California currently residing in Los Angeles. He is currently ranked 84th on the 2016 SSBMRank and was formerly ranked 13th on the SoCal Melee Power Rankings. He became a member of Melee It On Me in 2013 as a content creator.
Tafokints started as a Ness main, but quickly switched to Sheik after watching some Captain Jack and Isai videos. While attending UCLA, he trained with players such as Aesis and S2J to get better. In 2011, he started hosting a NorCal local tournament series in Campbell.
In 2014, Tafokints started SSBMRank, a project inspired by ESPN.com's annual "NBARank" project, ranking active Melee players based on their overall performance in the year. He is well-known for his event previews, often-failed "Tafo-predictions", and general guides. At Apex 2015, #Tafostats hashtag premiered on the VGBootCamp stream, featuring head-to-head stats from many of the top players.
In recent months, Tafokints has aimed to improve the Melee It On Me channel with "Tafo Talks", which covers current events, player content, and historical analysis.
On December 30th, 2016, Tafokints joined Cloud9 as Mango's official coach[1].
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS | July 10th-12th, 2009 | 129th | — | — |
| Pound 4 | January 16th-18th, 2010 | 97th | — | — |
| The Big House | October 22nd, 2011 | 17th | — | — |
| Apex 2012 | January 6th-8th, 2012 | 129th | — | — |
| Northwest Manifest | March 24th-25th, 2012 | 9th | 9th | Westballz |
| Kings of Cali | November 10th, 2012 | 25th | 9th | Toph |
| Apex 2013 | January 11th-13th, 2013 | 33rd | 25th | Milkman |
| EVO 2013 | July 12th-14th, 2013 | 49th | — | — |
| Kings of Cali 3 | December 14th-15th, 2013 | 25th | 33rd | Susa |
| Apex 2014 | January 17th-19th, 2014 | 25th | 25th | ROFL |
| SoCal Regionals 2014 | February 28th-March 1st, 2014 | 17th | 7th | Tai |
| Pat's House 2 | May 24th-25th, 2014 | 13th | 9th | Tai |
| MLG Anaheim 2014 | June 20th-22nd, 2014 | 45th | — | — |
| EVO 2014 | July 11th-13th, 2014 | 49th | — | — |
| The Big House 4 | October 4th-5th, 2014 | 49th | 13th | Redd |
| Super Smash Weekend | November 9th, 2014 | 13th | — | — |
| Do You Fox Wit It? | November 15th-16th, 2014 | 13th | 9th | HomeMadeWaffles |
| Super Smash Sundays 30 | December 21st, 2014 | 5th | — | — |
| Apex 2015 | January 30th-February 1st, 2015 | 33rd | 17th | Redd |
| Press Start | May 9th-10th, 2015 | 17th | 9th | Mike Haze |
| Mayhem June 2015 | June 6th, 2015 | 9th | 7th | Peligro |
| CEO 2015 | June 26th-28th, 2015 | 25th | — | — |
| Mayhem July 2015 | July 11th, 2015 | 9th | 5th | Mike Haze |
| EVO 2015 | July 17th-19th, 2015 | 49th | 13th | Redd |
| Paragon Los Angeles 2015 | September 5th-6th, 2015 | 49th | — | — |
| The Big House 5 | October 2nd-4th, 2015 | 65th | 33rd | Dr. Z |
| GENESIS 3 | January 15th-17th, 2016 | 97th | 33rd | Redd |
| Super Smash Sundays 43 | April 17th, 2016 | 9th | — | — |
| CEO 2016 | June 24th-26th, 2016 | 33rd | 13th | Swiftbass |
| EVO 2016 | July 15th-17th, 2016 | 49th | — | — |
| Super Smash Con 2016 | August 11th-14th, 2016 | 25th | 13th | Mafia |
| Shine 2016 | August 26th-28th, 2016 | 17th | 9th | Swiftbass |
| NorCal Loves Teams | September 10th, 2016 | 17th | 7th | Nintendude |
| Get Smashed at the Foundry 100 | October 4th, 2016 | 7th | — | — |
| The Big House 6 | October 7th-9th, 2016 | 97th | 33rd | Swiftbass |
| SSS: Blood For Blood | October 15th, 2016 | 33rd | 9th | Dr. Z |
| GENESIS 4 | January 20th-22nd, 2017 | 129th | 17th | R2DLiu |
| DreamHack Austin 2017 | April 28th-30th 2017 | 49th | — | — |
| EVO 2017 | July 14th-15th, 2017 | 65th | — | — |
Trivia
- Tafokints fought Tian in a first-to-5 $1,000 money match at Apex 2014's "Salty Suite" and ended up winning 5-1. This is the most money won in a Melee money match tied with Leffen's money matches with Mang0 and SFAT.
Gameplay videos
External links
- Twitter account
- Tafostats, Tafokints's website containing various statistics on competitive Melee
- "Friendlies: Tafokints, the Analyst" on Redbull eSports
