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'''Chillin''' (formerly known as '''chillindude829''') is an American professional [[smasher]], who mainly plays ''[[Melee]]'', maining {{SSBM| | '''Chillin''' (formerly known as '''chillindude829''') is an American professional [[smasher]], who mainly plays ''[[Melee]]'', maining {{SSBM|Roy}}. He is well known for being the first notable Roy player in competitive play, popularizing the use of several Roy techniques that are commonly used by professionals to this day. He was a prominent member of [[H2YL]] when the crew was active, and has written a notable amount about his past history and the origins of ''Melee'' in his blog, "History of a Smasher", on [[SmashBoards]]. Chillin is currently ranked 50th on the [[Summer 2017 SSBMRank]] and was formerly ranked 3rd on the [[MD/VA Melee Power Rankings]]. He was also formerly ranked 6th on the MD/VA ''Project M'' Power Rankings and 8th on the discontinued [[Smash Panel Power Rankings]]. | ||
==Tournament history== | ==Tournament history== | ||
===2002-2014: Early years in ''Melee''=== | ===2002-2014: Early years in ''Melee''=== | ||
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 | 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 Roy combos during his early career, such as using three falling up airs in a row, and dtilting across the stage along with a forward smash. 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 dying out due to ''Brawl'' tournaments beginning to appear, Chillin continued to play ''Melee'', but not at the same level that he used to. | During the 2008-2010 era, after ''Melee'' presence began dying out due to ''Brawl'' tournaments beginning to appear, Chillin continued to play ''Melee'' because Roy wasn't in Brawl, but not at the same level that he used to. | ||
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. | 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 | Chillin remains a top Roy player, and is still able to place highly at various nationals. On April 11th, 2014, Chillin was picked up by [[Team Curse]] prior to their merge with [[Team Liquid]], being the first player to be selected for their ''Melee'' team. 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. | ||
===2015 and recent years=== | ===2015 and recent years=== | ||
Following a post on Twitter by {{Sm|Leffen}} about Team Liquid's choice of players to sponsor (Chillin, {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|Ken}}), Chillin challenged Leffen to a first-to-five | Following a post on Twitter by {{Sm|Leffen}} about Team Liquid's choice of players to sponsor (Chillin, {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|Ken}}), Chillin challenged Leffen to a first-to-five Roy ditto on [[Apex 2015]]'s Salty Suite for $100, as well as the "rights" to use Roy's default [[alternate costume (SSBM)|color palette]] in ''Melee'' tournaments. He ultimately lost to Leffen, failing to win a game in the resulting set. He finished 33rd at the tournament. Chillin still later placed well in other major tournaments in 2015, including 17th at [[CEO 2015]] and [[Super Smash Con 2015]], 33rd at [[HTC Throwdown]] and 17th at [[The Big House 5]]. | ||
In 2016, after a mediocre 49th placing at [[GENESIS 3]] to start off the year, he placed 25th at [[Pound 2016]] and [[CEO 2016]], then later got 17th at [[EVO 2016]] and 25th at [[Super Smash Con 2016]]. Following another 33rd placing at [[Shine 2016]], Chillin demonstrated why he continued to be a top | In 2016, after a mediocre 49th placing at [[GENESIS 3]] to start off the year, he placed 25th at [[Pound 2016]] and [[CEO 2016]], then later got 17th at [[EVO 2016]] and 25th at [[Super Smash Con 2016]]. Following another 33rd placing at [[Shine 2016]], Chillin demonstrated why he continued to be a top Roy player by placing 13th at [[The Big House 6]] and 9th at [[Eclipse 2]]. | ||
In 2017, he managed to get a higher placing at [[GENESIS 4]] than the previous year's iteration, placing 33rd. At [[DreamHack Austin 2017]], he got 17th, then once again placed highly at [[Smash 'N' Splash 3]], with 13th. | In 2017, he managed to get a higher placing at [[GENESIS 4]] than the previous year's iteration, placing 33rd. At [[DreamHack Austin 2017]], he got 17th, then once again placed highly at [[Smash 'N' Splash 3]], with 13th. | ||
===Other ''Smash'' games=== | ===Other ''Smash'' games=== | ||
Chillin briefly played ''[[Brawl]]'' shortly after its release, and placed 3rd at [[Critical Hit 3]], though has since quit, viewing ''Brawl'' as a non-competitively viable fighting game due to its removal of | Chillin briefly played ''[[Brawl]]'' shortly after its release, and placed 3rd at [[Critical Hit 3]], though has since quit, viewing ''Brawl'' as a non-competitively viable fighting game due to its removal of Roy and overly defensive gameplay, which, in his opinion, took away from the depth of the game. | ||
Chillin is also a professional {{PM|Wolf}} player in the ''Brawl'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He commonly competes in ''Project M'' locals in the MD/VA area, though he has not made many impacts in singles events at national tournaments. He usually teams with {{Sm|ChuDat}} at nationals; the two have achieved decent results in doubles events. | Chillin is also a professional {{PM|Wolf}} player in the ''Brawl'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. He commonly competes in ''Project M'' locals in the MD/VA area, though he has not made many impacts in singles events at national tournaments. He usually teams with {{Sm|ChuDat}} at nationals; the two have achieved decent results in doubles events. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Chillin's loss at [[Apex 2015]]'s Salty Suite exhibition against {{Sm|Leffen}} in | *Chillin's loss at [[Apex 2015]]'s Salty Suite exhibition against {{Sm|Leffen}} in Roy [[ditto]]s inspired several memes within the ''Smash'' community: | ||
**Prior to the Salty Suite, Chillin infamously recorded a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhsOW-_TwfU rap song] that denigrated Leffen, using the ''Melee'' track [[Corneria]] to back his lyrics. It led to a number of parodies, as well as other smashers performing their own rap tracks directed at other smashers. | **Prior to the Salty Suite, Chillin infamously recorded a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhsOW-_TwfU rap song] that denigrated Leffen, using the ''Melee'' track [[Corneria]] to back his lyrics. It led to a number of parodies, as well as other smashers performing their own rap tracks directed at other smashers. | ||
**A number of his facial expressions in the set sparked several memetic posts, including jokes about his death. | **A number of his facial expressions in the set sparked several memetic posts, including jokes about his death. | ||
**After his defeat in the Salty Suite, Chillin said "My B" into a microphone at the tournament, causing other smashers to humorously utter it in tournaments and in chats. | **After his defeat in the Salty Suite, Chillin said "My B" into a microphone at the tournament, causing other smashers to humorously utter it in tournaments and in chats. | ||
*After his loss to Leffen, Chillin began to use | *After his loss to Leffen, Chillin began to use Roy's [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Roy|blue costume]] in tournaments. However, in October 2016, Leffen [https://twitter.com/liquidchillin/status/785315388531863552 allowed] him to use the default costume again. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Virginia smashers]] | [[Category:Virginia smashers]] | ||
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[[Category:Snake professionals (SSBB)]] | [[Category:Snake professionals (SSBB)]] | ||
[[Category:Wolf professionals (PM)]] | [[Category:Wolf professionals (PM)]] | ||