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A '''ditto match''' or a '''mirror match''' (often shortened to just '''ditto''' or '''mirror'''), is a match where both players choose the same [[character]]. They are different from other matches in that neither player has an objective matchup or stage advantage over the other player. The name comes from the definition of 'ditto', which means 'the same'. Ditto matches occur frequently during [[tournaments]], often between top-tiered characters, as they are the most commonly played. Due to the possibility of all players being able to pick the same [[costume]], the game gives each player different visual indicators. This includes players being shaded differently to be lighter or darker than each other, and elements like the shield and character outline using different colors based on controller port. | A '''ditto match''' or a '''mirror match''' (often shortened to just '''ditto''' or '''mirror'''), is a match where both players choose the same [[character]]. They are different from other matches in that neither player has an objective matchup or stage advantage over the other player. The name comes from the definition of 'ditto', which means 'the same'. Ditto matches occur frequently during [[tournaments]], often between top-tiered characters, as they are the most commonly played. Due to the possibility of all players being able to pick the same [[costume]], the game gives each player different visual indicators. This includes players being shaded differently to be lighter or darker than each other, and elements like the shield and character outline using different colors based on controller port. | ||
The term ¨ditto/dittos¨ is sometimes looked down upon in favor of the term ¨mirror¨ outside of Smash. | |||
==Strategies== | ==Strategies== | ||
Strategies for a ditto often vary greatly from the character's normal strategy. Since both players are using the same fighter against each other, both likely know what strategies the other will use ahead of time. This requires the players to take a different approach when playing. An example would be a ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} ditto; both players have access to Jigglypuff's strong aerial drift and large, disjointed hitboxes, and neither can be comboed very easily due to Jigglypuff's [[floatiness]]. If one player attempts to land [[Rest]] to close stocks out early, the other can easily retaliate with their own and force the game back to a neutral position at worst. Due to this, Jigglypuff dittos disproportionately revolve around the [[neutral game]], with the player that has superior patience and [[spacing]] usually edging out their opponent. Another example would be in a ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} ditto match; due to Captain Falcon's incredible [[combo]] ability along with his own vulnerability to combos, the match ends up taking advantage of player flaws more frequently than usual. | Strategies for a ditto often vary greatly from the character's normal strategy. Since both players are using the same fighter against each other, both likely know what strategies the other will use ahead of time. This requires the players to take a different approach when playing. An example would be a ''[[Melee]]'' {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}} ditto; both players have access to Jigglypuff's strong aerial drift and large, disjointed hitboxes, and neither can be comboed very easily due to Jigglypuff's [[floatiness]]. If one player attempts to land [[Rest]] to close stocks out early, the other can easily retaliate with their own and force the game back to a neutral position at worst. Due to this, Jigglypuff dittos disproportionately revolve around the [[neutral game]], with the player that has superior patience and [[spacing]] usually edging out their opponent. Another example would be in a ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} ditto match; due to Captain Falcon's incredible [[combo]] ability along with his own vulnerability to combos, the match ends up taking advantage of player flaws more frequently than usual. | ||
