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MD/VA has long been one of the busiest and most important ''Smash'' regions in the United States. As the home of {{Sm|Azen}}, {{Sm|ChuDat}}, {{Sm|Chillin}}, and more of ''Melee''{{'}}s most famous old school players, the region was considered one of the strongest in the pre-''Brawl'' era, frequently competing with the [[Tristate Area]] and [[Southern California]]. Crews like [[Ha Ha You Lose]], [[Power Underwhelming]], and [[Team Ben]] hosted many large tournaments, such as {{b|Game Over|tournament}} and [[BOMB 4]], that were among the most important grassroots events nationwide, helping to significantly develop the ''Melee'' tournament scene. After ''Brawl'''s release, as players like Azen became inactive in the community, MD/VA lost of much of its strength relative to the other regions, but was still famous as the home of the {{b|Pound|tournament series}} series, one of the most important national tournament series of the era. The region's national presence further declined following the failure of [[Pound V]] and the collapse of the series. However, it regained its foothold on the national stage with the introduction of the [[Super Smash Con]] series in 2015, as well as [[Pound 2016|the return of Pound]] and the beginning of the {{Trn|Glitch|series}} series in 2016; this has given MD/VA the distinction as one of the few regions with more than one supermajor per year. Maryland/Virginia also hosts [[Xanadu]], one of the most famous weekly locals series in the nation, and is the home of [[VGBootCamp]], the largest ''Smash''-dedicated streaming channel. | MD/VA has long been one of the busiest and most important ''Smash'' regions in the United States. As the home of {{Sm|Azen}}, {{Sm|ChuDat}}, {{Sm|Chillin}}, and more of ''Melee''{{'}}s most famous old school players, the region was considered one of the strongest in the pre-''Brawl'' era, frequently competing with the [[Tristate Area]] and [[Southern California]]. Crews like [[Ha Ha You Lose]], [[Power Underwhelming]], and [[Team Ben]] hosted many large tournaments, such as {{b|Game Over|tournament}} and [[BOMB 4]], that were among the most important grassroots events nationwide, helping to significantly develop the ''Melee'' tournament scene. After ''Brawl'''s release, as players like Azen became inactive in the community, MD/VA lost of much of its strength relative to the other regions, but was still famous as the home of the {{b|Pound|tournament series}} series, one of the most important national tournament series of the era. The region's national presence further declined following the failure of [[Pound V]] and the collapse of the series. However, it regained its foothold on the national stage with the introduction of the [[Super Smash Con]] series in 2015, as well as [[Pound 2016|the return of Pound]] and the beginning of the {{Trn|Glitch|series}} series in 2016; this has given MD/VA the distinction as one of the few regions with more than one supermajor per year. Maryland/Virginia also hosts [[Xanadu]], one of the most famous weekly locals series in the nation, and is the home of [[VGBootCamp]], the largest ''Smash''-dedicated streaming channel. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[ | These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]]. | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | !SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes | ||
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|{{ | |1||{{Sm|Zain|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||The best player in the world in 2022 | ||
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| | |11||{{Sm|lloD|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)|| | ||
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| | |23||{{Sm|Polish|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||Currently resides in Pennsylvania. | ||
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| | |34||{{Sm|bobby big ballz|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)||Currently resides in Texas. | ||
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| | |63||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)||Known as a major innovator of Ice Climbers' metagame in ''Melee'''s early years; still considered to be one of the best Ice Climbers mains today. | ||
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| | |72||{{Sm|Khryke|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland)|| | ||
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| | |79||{{Sm|Sirmeris|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (West Virginia)|| | ||
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| | |92||{{Sm|Kevin Maples|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia)|| | ||
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These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | |||
*{{Sm|Azen|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Known as one of the most innovative {{SSBM|Marth}} mains. 2nd on the [[RetroSSBMRank#2006|RetroSSBMRank 2006]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Cool Lime|c1=Ice Climbers|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 79th on the [[2019 MPGR]]. | |||
*{{Sm|DoH|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (District of Columbia): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Peach}} mains. 79th on the [[2014 SSBMRank]]. | |||
These MD/VA players | *{{Sm|Jerry|c1=Fox|c2=Jigglypuff|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): 55th on the [[2018 MPGR]]. | ||
*{{Sm|Milkman|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 79th on the [[2017 SSBMRank]]. | |||
*{{Sm|MoG|c1=Peach|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): 77th on the [[2019 MPGR]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Redd|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Fox}} mains. 53rd on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Tope|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Currently resides in [[Southern California|San Diego]]. 56th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Vist|c1=Luigi|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): 98th on the [[2013 SSBMRank]]. | |||
====Other top players==== | ====Other top players==== | ||
*{{Sm|Bones|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland) | *{{Sm|Bones|c1=Falco|g=SSBM}} (Maryland) | ||
*{{Sm|Husband|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Marth}} mains. | *{{Sm|Husband|c1=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as one of the best old school {{SSBM|Marth}} mains. | ||
*{{Sm|Juicebox|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. | *{{Sm|Juicebox|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 4th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. | ||
*{{Sm|NEO|c1=Roy|c2=Marth|c3=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Well known as the best {{SSBM|Roy}} player in the world when he was active in the pre-''Brawl'' era. | *{{Sm|NEO|c1=Roy|c2=Marth|c3=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Well known as the best {{SSBM|Roy}} player in the world when he was active in the pre-''Brawl'' era. | ||
*{{Sm|Oro|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): One of the best {{SSBM|Samus}} mains in the world during ''Melee'''s early years. | *{{Sm|Oro|c1=Samus|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): One of the best {{SSBM|Samus}} mains in the world during ''Melee''{{'}}s early years. | ||
*{{Sm|Plank|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as the director of the {{ | *{{Sm|Plank|c1=Sheik|g=SSBM}} (Maryland): Known as the former director of the {{Trn|Pound|series}} series, one of the most successful national tournament series of all time. | ||
*{{Sm|SypherPhoenix|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 8th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. | *{{Sm|SypherPhoenix|c1=Fox|g=SSBM}} (Virginia): Ranked 8th on the MD/VA Melee Power Rankings. | ||
===Major tournaments hosted=== | ===Major tournaments hosted=== | ||
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|'''{{Trn|SWT: NA East Melee Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 30th-31st, 2021|| | |'''{{Trn|SWT: NA East Melee Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 30th-31st, 2021|| | ||
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==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | |||
===Notable players=== | |||
====Globally ranked players==== | |||
These MD/VA players were ranked on [[CLASH Tournaments]]' [[2014 SSBBRank]]. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
!SSBBRank!!Name!!Notes | |||
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|37||{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Wolf|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||The best Wolf player in the world. Currently ranked 10th on the [[2016-2017 SSBBRank]]. | |||
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|49||{{Sm|ChuDat|c1=Kirby|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)||The best Kirby player in the world. | |||
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|76||{{Sm|Junebug|c1=Lucario|g=SSBB}} (Virginia)|| | |||
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|84||{{Sm|Coney|c1=King Dedede|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)|| | |||
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|88||{{Sm|Lie|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)|| | |||
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|92||{{Sm|NEO|c1=Marth|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)|| | |||
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|97||{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Lucas|g=SSBB}} (Maryland)||One of the best Lucas players in the world. | |||
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|87||{{Sm|Rags|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}} (Virginia)||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. | |87||{{Sm|Rags|c1=Meta Knight|g=SSB4}} (Virginia)||One of the best Meta Knight players in the world. | ||
|} | |} | ||
These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | |||
*{{Sm|Seagull Joe|c1=Sonic|c2=Diddy Kong|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): 48th on the [[Panda Global Rankings v1]]. | |||
====Other top players==== | ====Other top players==== | ||
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the United States. | *{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSB4}} (Maryland): One of the best Fox players in the United States. | ||
==''[[Super Smash Bros. | ==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
====Globally ranked players==== | ====Globally ranked players==== | ||
These MD/VA players were ranked on [[ | These MD/VA players were ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]]. | ||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes | |||
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|55||121||{{Sm|Puppeh|c1=Pokémon Trainer|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)|| | |||
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|87||79||{{Sm|WaDi|c1=Mewtwo|c2=R.O.B.|g=SSBU}} (Virginia)||The best Mewtwo player in the world and one of the best R.O.B. players in the early metagame. | |||
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|100||118||{{Sm|enhancedpv|c1=Cloud|g=SSBU}} (Maryland)|| | |||
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These MD/VA players have been ranked globally in the past; their highest placement is listed: | |||
*{{Sm|Pink Fresh|c1=Min Min|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): 85th on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Eclipse]]. | |||
*{{Sm|ZD|c1=Fox|g=SSBU}} (Maryland): Area 51 on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]]. | |||
===Major tournaments hosted=== | |||
A list of significant regional and national ''Ultimate'' events hosted in Maryland/Virginia; nationals are highlighted in bold. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | {|class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! | !Name!!Entrants!!Date!!Notes | ||
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|{{Trn|Launch}} (Maryland)||183||December 8th, 2018||First ''Ultimate'' tournament hosted at Xanadu. | |||
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|'''{{Trn|Glitch 6}}''' (Maryland)||551||January 19th-20th, 2019|| | |||
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|'''{{Trn|Pound 2019}}''' (Maryland)||802||April 19th-21st, 2019|| | |||
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|'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}''' (Virginia)||2,708||August 8th-11th, 2019||Largest ''Smash'' tournament ever hosted in MD/VA. | |||
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| | |'''{{Trn|Glitch 7 - Minus World}}''' (Maryland)||566||September 14th-15th, 2019|| | ||
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| | |'''{{Trn|Glitch 8 - Missingno}}''' (Maryland)||729||January 18th-19th, 2020|| | ||
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|{{Trn|The Comeback}} (Maryland)||241||July 31st, 2021|| | |||
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| | |'''{{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}''' (Maryland)||421||September 24th-26th, 2021|| | ||
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| | |'''{{Trn|SWT: NA West Ultimate Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||October 9th-10th, 2021|| | ||
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| | |'''{{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}''' (Virginia)||769||October 15th-17th, 2021|| | ||
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| | |'''{{Trn|SWT: NA East Ultimate Regional Finals}}''' (Maryland)||16||November 6th-7th, 2021|| | ||
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*[[:Category:Delaware tournaments|Delaware tournaments]] | *[[:Category:Delaware tournaments|Delaware tournaments]] | ||
[[Category:Smash regions]] | [[Category:Smash regions]] |