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'''Chillin''' (also known as '''chillindude829''') is an American professional [[smasher | '''Chillin''' (also known as '''chillindude829''') is an American professional [[smasher]]. He is well known for being the first notable {{SSBM|Fox}} player in competitive ''[[Melee]]'', popularizing the use of several Fox techniques that are commonly used by professionals today. He was a prominent member of [[H2YL]] when the crew was active, and his written a lot about his past history and the origins of ''Melee'' in his blog, "History of a Smasher", on [[Smash World Forums]]. Chillin is currently ranked 2nd and 5th on the MD/VA ''Project M'' and ''Melee'' Power Rankings, respectively, and was also ranked 8th on the discontinued [[Smash Panel Power Rankings]]. | ||
Chillin has been a contender in ''Melee'' tournaments since 2002, and was the first ever player to take a set off of {{Sm|Ken}} in a singles tournament (at {{b|Game Over|tournament}} in early 2004). He was known for creating several Fox combos during his early career, such as using three falling up airs in a row, and [[waveshining]] across the stage along with a [[shine spike]]. During the 2003-2007 era of ''Melee'', Chillin was a common participant in nationals, such as MLG events, being able to frequently place within the top 8 of them. In doubles, he often teamed with {{Sm|Azen}}, being the first team to defeat the team of Ken and {{Sm|Isai}} in grand finals of a tournament (at [[MLG Chicago 2006]]). | |||
During the 2008-2010 era, after ''Melee'' presence began dieing out due to ''Brawl'' tournaments beginning to appear, Chillin continued to play ''Melee'', but not at the same level that he used to. He briefly played ''Brawl'' shortly after its release, though has since quit, viewing ''Brawl'' as a non-competitively viable fighting game due to its removal of techniques and overly defensive gameplay, which, in his opinion, took away from the depth of the game. | |||
In 2011, Chillin accompanied his long time friend and doubles partner Azen in Azen's first tournament appearance in almost four years, at [[Pound V]] in February 2011, where they placed 9th in doubles. He and Azen then started a new YouTube series, "Fight Nights with Azen and Chillin," in which they would talk about fighting games and aim to share strategies and help others improve. | |||
Chillin remains a top Fox player, and is still able to place highly at various nationals. On April 11th, 2014, Chillin was picked up by [[Team Curse]], being the first player to be selected for their ''Melee'' team. Recently, at [[EVO 2014]], he managed to defeat {{Sm|Colbol}} 2-1 and {{Sm|Westballz}} 2-0 in the losers' quarters pool before losing to {{Sm|Fly Amanita}} 0-2, placing 9th overall in ''Melee'' singles. | |||
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Revision as of 12:38, July 19, 2014
| Chillin "chillindude829" | |
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| Chillindude829.jpg | |
| Character info | |
| Melee main | Fox |
| Other Melee characters | Falco, Marth, Jigglypuff |
| Brawl main | Snake |
| Other Brawl character | Falco |
| Project M main | Wolf |
| Other Project M characters | Fox, Marth |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | Team Curse |
| Former crews | Ha Ha You Lose |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Kashan Khan |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Virginia 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill |  Top professional  |
Chillin (also known as chillindude829) is an American professional smasher. He is well known for being the first notable Fox player in competitive Melee, popularizing the use of several Fox techniques that are commonly used by professionals today. He was a prominent member of H2YL when the crew was active, and his written a lot about his past history and the origins of Melee in his blog, "History of a Smasher", on Smash World Forums. Chillin is currently ranked 2nd and 5th on the MD/VA Project M and Melee Power Rankings, respectively, and was also ranked 8th on the discontinued Smash Panel Power Rankings.
Chillin has been a contender in Melee tournaments since 2002, and was the first ever player to take a set off of Ken in a singles tournament (at Game Over in early 2004). He was known for creating several Fox combos during his early career, such as using three falling up airs in a row, and waveshining across the stage along with a shine spike. During the 2003-2007 era of Melee, Chillin was a common participant in nationals, such as MLG events, being able to frequently place within the top 8 of them. In doubles, he often teamed with Azen, being the first team to defeat the team of Ken and Isai in grand finals of a tournament (at MLG Chicago 2006).
During the 2008-2010 era, after Melee presence began dieing out due to Brawl tournaments beginning to appear, Chillin continued to play Melee, but not at the same level that he used to. He briefly played Brawl shortly after its release, though has since quit, viewing Brawl as a non-competitively viable fighting game due to its removal of techniques and overly defensive gameplay, which, in his opinion, took away from the depth of the game.
In 2011, Chillin accompanied his long time friend and doubles partner Azen in Azen's first tournament appearance in almost four years, at Pound V in February 2011, where they placed 9th in doubles. He and Azen then started a new YouTube series, "Fight Nights with Azen and Chillin," in which they would talk about fighting games and aim to share strategies and help others improve.
Chillin remains a top Fox player, and is still able to place highly at various nationals. On April 11th, 2014, Chillin was picked up by Team Curse, being the first player to be selected for their Melee team. Recently, at EVO 2014, he managed to defeat Colbol 2-1 and Westballz 2-0 in the losers' quarters pool before losing to Fly Amanita 0-2, placing 9th overall in Melee singles.
