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A smasher can range from any skill level, from a novice player who is just starting out to a top professional. In the competitive Smash scene, several different skill levels can be used to define a smasher; the most common of these are '''Amateur''', '''Professional Amateur''' (pro-am), '''Professional'''. The only official level higher than | A smasher can range from any skill level, from a novice player who is just starting out to a top professional. In the competitive Smash scene, several different skill levels can be used to define a smasher; the most common of these are '''Amateur''', '''Professional Amateur''' (pro-am), and '''Professional'''. The only official level higher than Professional is '''World Champion''', the best ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' (or ''[[Melee]]'') player in the world, according to tournament statistics. The current World Champion of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' is [[Isai Alvarado]]; for ''[[Melee]]'', [[Ken Hoang]]. | ||
An "amateur" Smasher is one who is not affiliated with any professional gaming league, whereas a "professional" Smasher has been traditionally one who has been recruited by a notable professional organization, such as [[MLG]]. However, MLG has recently and indefinitely dropped Smash from their list of games for which they recruit players. That being so, "professionals" are usually those considered to be the elite players who consistently place highly in major tournaments. A "professional-amateur" Smasher is an amateur Smasher who is widely recognized as being able to compete on an even level with the [[professionals]]. A semi-pro is basically a person between Pro-AM and Professional. | An "amateur" Smasher is one who is not affiliated with any professional gaming league, whereas a "professional" Smasher has been traditionally one who has been recruited by a notable professional organization, such as [[MLG]]. However, MLG has recently and indefinitely dropped Smash from their list of games for which they recruit players. That being so, "professionals" are usually those considered to be the elite players who consistently place highly in major tournaments. A "professional-amateur" Smasher is an amateur Smasher who is widely recognized as being able to compete on an even level with the [[professionals]]. A semi-pro is basically a person between Pro-AM and Professional. | ||
Revision as of 22:21, March 8, 2008
A smasher is somebody who plays a Super Smash Bros. game, usually Melee. Although even casual Smash Bros. players can be considered smashers, the term is mostly used in the Smash community when talking about competitive players and professionals, especially those who compete in local or regional tournaments.
Competitive scene
Many smashers have earned recognition by participating in (or hosting) unofficial tournaments, mainly for Melee. These tournaments have allowed smashers around the world to connect with others and make a name for themselves in the Smash community, as well as test their skills and possibly earn prizes.
Skill levels
A smasher can range from any skill level, from a novice player who is just starting out to a top professional. In the competitive Smash scene, several different skill levels can be used to define a smasher; the most common of these are Amateur, Professional Amateur (pro-am), and Professional. The only official level higher than Professional is World Champion, the best Super Smash Bros. (or Melee) player in the world, according to tournament statistics. The current World Champion of Super Smash Bros. is Isai Alvarado; for Melee, Ken Hoang.
An "amateur" Smasher is one who is not affiliated with any professional gaming league, whereas a "professional" Smasher has been traditionally one who has been recruited by a notable professional organization, such as MLG. However, MLG has recently and indefinitely dropped Smash from their list of games for which they recruit players. That being so, "professionals" are usually those considered to be the elite players who consistently place highly in major tournaments. A "professional-amateur" Smasher is an amateur Smasher who is widely recognized as being able to compete on an even level with the professionals. A semi-pro is basically a person between Pro-AM and Professional.
A Top Professional is a top player in the world or the top player of any character.
