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The '''Global Smasher Compendium''', often abbreviated "GSC," is a utility for [http://earth.google.com Google Earth] made for [[smasher]]s by [[Simna ibn Sind]]. It displays locations and information on [[smasher]]s, venues, and [[tournament]]s all over the world. It is a popular way for smashers to find other players living nearby and all those interested in getting involved with the community are encouraged to join.
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The '''Global Smasher Compendium''', often abbreviated '''GSC''', was a utility for [http://earth.google.com Google Earth] made for [[smasher]]s by {{Sm|Simna ibn Sind}}. It displayed locations and information on smashers, venues, and [[tournament]]s all over the world. It was a popular way for smashers to find other players living nearby. The Global Smasher Compendium could be downloaded as a bundle package with Google Earth for both PC and Macintosh. It was  discontinued in December of 2008.  
==Mission==
 
The goal of the Global Smasher Compendium is to list as many smashers worldwide in one comprehensive directory as possible and effectively bring the members of the Super Smash Bros. community closer together.  


==History==
==History==
The Global Smasher Compendium was originally created in October of 2005 as an alpha test for selected smashers. Once 50 players had joined, the first beta version was released, and its potential as a worldwide directory was soon realized.
The goal of the Global Smasher Compendium was to list as many smashers worldwide in one comprehensive directory as possible and effectively bring the members of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' community closer together. The Global Smasher Compendium was originally created in October of 2005 as an alpha test for selected smashers. Once 50 players had joined, the first beta version was released, and its potential as a worldwide directory was soon realized.
 
With the help of [[tio]]-programmer [[Nealdt]], a second beta release of the GSC was upgraded to include a hassle-free automatic update system that is currently still in use. 
 
Today, the Global Smasher Compendium lists more than 1,000 smashers around the world with new members joining daily. It has been both directly and indirectly responsible for expanding existing local competitive communities and creating entirely new ones as well.
 
==Global Smasher Compendium Profile==
 
When a smasher first joins the Global Smasher Compendium, a placemark consisting of their alias/name and a Smash Bros. character icon of their choice is added to the 3D Google Earth interface. The full profile only appears when the character icon is double-clicked and includes all of the details submitted upon joining including alias, name of [[crew]](s), [[tournament]] venues, and any additional contact information or comments desired. Although not required, the GSC does provide support for photographs to be displayed as well.
 
===Venues===
 
As well as smashers, the Global Smasher Compendium also lists venues for [[tournaments]] and smashfests and supports equally comprehensive information about each.
 
These placemarks represent locations of tournaments not being held at a smasher's home, locations that hold regular tournaments, and locations that have a Super Smash Bros. game available for casual play such as game lounges and LAN centers.
 
Rather than having an additional placemark, tournaments held in a smasher's home will be attached to that smasher's placemark info which can be accessed by clicking on their character icon.
 
==Joining the GSC==
 
=== Installation & Downloads ===
 
The Global Smasher Compendium can be downloaded as a bundle package with Google Earth for both PC and Macintosh from the following locations:
 
* '''Global Smasher Compendium''' + Google Earth - ''PC'' [http://dodownload.filefront.com/7052099//b4a00d170fac2c17e2f87301debe159dd166ecc417e413d61d5bafd514366dbe220a92daf7cea60e DOWNLOAD]
* '''Global Smasher Compendium''' + Google Earth - ''Mac'' [http://dodownload.filefront.com/7052045//b4a00d170fac2c17e2f87301debe159dd166ecc417e413d61d5bafd514366dbe220a92daf7cea60e DOWNLOAD]
 
If Google Earth is already installed, the GSC data file is available separately for both operating systems here:
 
* '''Global Smasher Compendium''' .KML File = (''GSCv003b.kml'') [http://dodownload.filefront.com/7051890//b4a00d170fac2c17e2f87301debe159dd166ecc417e413d61d5bafd514366dbe220a92daf7cea60e DOWNLOAD w/ PC Info]
[http://dodownload.filefront.com/7051932//b4a00d170fac2c17e2f87301debe159dd166ecc417e413d61d5bafd514366dbe220a92daf7cea60e DOWNLOAD w/ Mac Info]


When the file ''GSCv003b.kml'' is opened, Google Earth will automatically archive the information so Global Smasher Compendium data will be available each time the program is run. Additionally, if the Google Earth software is installed, the GSC can also be accessed by running the above file directly from an internet download and will once again be automatically archived for future browsing.  
With the help of [[tio]]-programmer {{sm|Nealdt}}, a second beta release of the GSC was upgraded to include a hassle-free automatic update system that is currently still in use.  


===Adding a smasher===
At one time, the Global Smasher Compendium listed more than 1,000 smashers around the world with new members joining daily. It was both directly and indirectly responsible for expanding existing local competitive communities and creating entirely new ones as well.


The data presented on the Global Smasher Compendium is maintained by its creator, [[Simna ibn Sind]](britton@winfirst.com), and therefore, all new members need to submit their information directly to him to be added. Info should be sent to the above email address. The following information is required for new entries:
==Features==
When a smasher first joined the Global Smasher Compendium, a placemark consisting of their alias/name and a ''Smash Bros.'' character icon of their choice was added to the 3D Google Earth interface. The full profile only appeared when the character icon was double-clicked and included all of the details submitted upon joining including alias, name of [[crew]](s), [[tournament]] venues, and any additional contact information or comments desired. Although not required, the GSC provided support for photographs to be displayed as well.  


* '''Gamer Alias''' - The player's name as recognized by [[SWF]] or the smash/gaming community at large. (''Example: [[PC Chris]], [[Janitor]], [[Manacloud]], etc.'')
As well as smashers, the Global Smasher Compendium also listed venues for [[tournaments]] and smashfests and supported equally comprehensive information about each.  
* '''[[Main|Main Character]]''' - This parameter defines which character icon will be attached to the GSC profile.
* '''Mailing Address''' - A full street address is required from all smashers when joining.
* '''City/State/Country''' - Self-explanatory, and an extension of the mailing address.
* '''Online Contact Information''' - An e-mail address, instant messaging contacts, and/or other ways for online smashers to contact the entrant.  


Smashers wishing to include pictures of themselves in their GSC profile may either include a URL of the image in their submission or a copy of the image itself. The profile may, however, be subject to unspecified restrictions on image file size and dimensions.
These placemarks represented locations of tournaments not being held at a smasher's home, locations that hold regular tournaments, and locations that had a ''Super Smash Bros.'' game available for casual play such as game lounges and LAN centers.


===Adding an event===
Rather than having an additional placemark, tournaments held in a smasher's home would be attached to that smasher's placemark info which could be accessed by clicking on their character icon.
To add a venue or tournament to the GSC, the following information must be sent to [[Simna]]:
 
*'''name of the event''' - What is this tournament or smashfest called? (''Example: [[Zero Challenge]]'')
*'''name of the venue''' - Where is this event being held? (''Example: David L. Baker Memorial Golf Course - Rec. Room'')
*'''date of the event''' - What day, or days, does this event take place on?†
*'''address of the venue''' - Mailing address, including post/zip code of the venue.
*'''links to additional info''' - Full URL's of websites or forum posts that include additional tournament information such as rules, prizes, signup details, homepage of venue, etc.
 
† '''NOTE:''' If the event is recurring (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.), this should also be specified with the submission details.
 
==Navigation & Functionality==
 
''These are the primary functions used in Google Earth to help a user better navigate the Global Smasher Compendium.''
 
===Find===
Using '''Ctrl+F''', users can find a specific word amongst the available placemarks, thus allowing them to search for specific [[smasher]]s. The Google Earth application will automatically direct itself to the appropriate location on the globe.
 
===Fly To===
This function allows users to type in the name of any place (city, town, state, etc.), and the application will zoom in on that geographic location, revealing the smashers who have registered in that area.
 
===Zoom===
Using the zoom function, users can get a wider or narrower view of an area within the GSC. Many higher population regions have a high concentration of [[smasher]]s, and the only way to see them all without each of the nearby profiles overlapping one another is to zoom in. Conversely, zooming out will give a visual approximation of which geographic areas are the busiest hubs for the global community.
 
===Tilt===
Largely an ornamental function of the Google Earth program, tilting the map allows users to view areas from different angles, focusing on the rendering of 3D terrain and 3D buildings in some locations.
 
===Directions To/From===
This function gives offers driving directions from placemark A to placemark B via [http://maps.google.com Google Maps]. This allows users to get exact driving directions from one [[smasher]] to another.


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
''As of August 2006''
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:GSCdemo3.jpg|GSC - United Kingdom
Image:GSCdemo3.jpg|GSC - United Kingdom
Image:GSCdemo1.jpg|GSC - San Francisco Bay Area, California
Image:GSCdemo1.jpg|GSC - San Francisco Bay Area, California
Image:GSCdemo2.jpg|GSC - New Jersey State
Image:GSCdemo2.jpg|GSC - New Jersey State
Image:GSCdemo4.jpg|[[Simna]]'s House
Image:GSCdemo4.jpg|{{sm|Simna ibn Sind}}'s House
Image:GSCdemo5.jpg|3D Terrain on the beaches of San Francisco
Image:GSCdemo5.jpg|3D Terrain on the beaches of San Francisco
Image:GSCdemo6.jpg|3D Buildings in St. Louis, Missouri
Image:GSCdemo6.jpg|3D Buildings in St. Louis, Missouri
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html Google Earth System Requirements - Offical Download Site]
'''[[SWF]]'''
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=58804&styleid=1 '''Global Smasher Compendium''' - Official Thread]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=58804&styleid=1 '''Global Smasher Compendium''' - Official Thread]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/member.php?u=6980 '''Simna ibn Sind''' - Public Profile]
*[http://www.smashboards.com/member.php?u=6980 '''Simna ibn Sind''' - Public Profile]
[[Category:Tournaments]]
 
[[Category:Smashers]]
[[Category:Competitive play]]

Latest revision as of 18:58, July 24, 2019

"GSC" redirects here. For the Generation II Pokémon games, see here.

The Global Smasher Compendium, often abbreviated GSC, was a utility for Google Earth made for smashers by Simna ibn Sind. It displayed locations and information on smashers, venues, and tournaments all over the world. It was a popular way for smashers to find other players living nearby. The Global Smasher Compendium could be downloaded as a bundle package with Google Earth for both PC and Macintosh. It was discontinued in December of 2008.

History[edit]

The goal of the Global Smasher Compendium was to list as many smashers worldwide in one comprehensive directory as possible and effectively bring the members of the Super Smash Bros. community closer together. The Global Smasher Compendium was originally created in October of 2005 as an alpha test for selected smashers. Once 50 players had joined, the first beta version was released, and its potential as a worldwide directory was soon realized.

With the help of tio-programmer Nealdt, a second beta release of the GSC was upgraded to include a hassle-free automatic update system that is currently still in use.

At one time, the Global Smasher Compendium listed more than 1,000 smashers around the world with new members joining daily. It was both directly and indirectly responsible for expanding existing local competitive communities and creating entirely new ones as well.

Features[edit]

When a smasher first joined the Global Smasher Compendium, a placemark consisting of their alias/name and a Smash Bros. character icon of their choice was added to the 3D Google Earth interface. The full profile only appeared when the character icon was double-clicked and included all of the details submitted upon joining including alias, name of crew(s), tournament venues, and any additional contact information or comments desired. Although not required, the GSC provided support for photographs to be displayed as well.

As well as smashers, the Global Smasher Compendium also listed venues for tournaments and smashfests and supported equally comprehensive information about each.

These placemarks represented locations of tournaments not being held at a smasher's home, locations that hold regular tournaments, and locations that had a Super Smash Bros. game available for casual play such as game lounges and LAN centers.

Rather than having an additional placemark, tournaments held in a smasher's home would be attached to that smasher's placemark info which could be accessed by clicking on their character icon.

Screenshots[edit]

  • GSC - United Kingdom

    GSC - United Kingdom

  • GSC - San Francisco Bay Area, California

    GSC - San Francisco Bay Area, California

  • GSC - New Jersey State

    GSC - New Jersey State

  • Simna ibn Sind's House

    Simna ibn Sind's House

  • 3D Terrain on the beaches of San Francisco

    3D Terrain on the beaches of San Francisco

  • 3D Buildings in St. Louis, Missouri

    3D Buildings in St. Louis, Missouri

External links[edit]

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