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'''Tafokints''' is a {{SSBM|Sheik}} main, commentator, and writer from Cupertino, California currently residing in Los Angeles. He is currently ranked 13th on the [[SoCal Power Rankings|SoCal Melee Power Rankings]] and 84th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]]. He became a member of [[Melee It On Me]] in 2013. Tafokints fought {{Sm|Tian}} in a first-to-5 $1,000 [[money match]] at [[Apex 2014]]'s "Salty Suite," and ended up winning 5-1.
'''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 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.


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. Shortly after, Tafokints joined the Melee It On Me team as a content-creator. 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 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 MeleeItOnMe channel with "Tafo Talks", which covers current events, player content, and historical analysis.
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 [[Cloud 9]] as {{Sm|Mango}}'s official coach<ref>https://twitter.com/tafokints/status/814930715565428736</ref>.
On December 30th, 2016, Tafokints joined [[Cloud9]] as {{Sm|Mango}}'s official coach<ref>https://twitter.com/tafokints/status/814930715565428736</ref>.


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==
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==Trivia==
*Tafokints fought {{Sm|Tian}} in a first-to-5 $1,000 [[money match]] at [[Apex 2014]]'s "Salty Suite" and ended up winning 5-1.
==Gameplay videos==
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH5ApzKlcGU $1000 Money Match - Tian (Sheik) Vs. Tafokints (Sheik) SSBM - Smash Bros. Melee - YouTube]


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/tafokints Twitter account]
*[http://t5dev.smash4tips.com/pages/index.cfm Tafostats], Tafokints's website containing various statistics on competitive ''Melee''
*[https://www.redbull.com/us/en/esports/stories/1331726806318/friendlies-tafokints-the-analyst "Friendlies: Tafokints, the Analyst" on Redbull eSports]
*[https://www.redbull.com/us/en/esports/stories/1331726806318/friendlies-tafokints-the-analyst "Friendlies: Tafokints, the Analyst" on Redbull eSports]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH5ApzKlcGU $1000 Money Match - Tian (Sheik) Vs. Tafokints (Sheik) SSBM - Smash Bros. Melee - YouTube]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:53, December 30, 2016

Tafokints
tafokints1.jpg
Character info
Melee main Sheik
Other Melee character Ness
Team info
Crew(s) Melee It On Me
Rankings and results info
Most recent ranking Super Smash Bros. Melee 2016 SSBMRank: 84th
Personal and other info
Real name Daniel Lee
Location Los Angeles, California United States
Miscellaneous info
Skill Super Smash Bros. Melee 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 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

Trivia

Gameplay videos

External links

References