Smasher:Dreadtech
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| Dreadtech | |
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| Character info | |
| Melee main | Fox |
| Smash 4 (3DS) mains | Little Mac, Sheik |
| Project M main | Toon Link |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Darren Taing |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Melbourne, Vic 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill |  Upper mid level
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Dreadtech, also known as Dread, is a smasher from Melbourne, Victoria who started playing in April of 2014. A quick learner, Dread has climbed the ladder of Melbourne's scene, earning high positions in the tournaments he has performed in. In addition, Dread has hosted a tournament, Check Yourself Before you Dreadtech Yourself and manages the Oceanic Netplay Group along with 5 other players, hosting weekly tournaments for Project M and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
He gained cult status among the community for his performance during the Grand Final of Shadowloo Showdown V's Project M doubles' event, teaming with Armada.
Tournament placings
Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMIT 17th Oct | October 17th, 2014 | 7th | — | — |
| Battle Arena Melbourne 10 | May 18th-20th, 2018 | — | 2nd | Armada |
Project M
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CouchWarriors August | August 17th, 2014 | 13th | — | — |
| Check Yourself Before You Dreadtech Yourself | August 24th, 2014 | 9th | — | — |
| Shadowloo Showdown V | August 29th-31st, 2014 | — | 1st | Armada |
| CouchWarriors October | October 18th, 2014 | 9th | — | — |
Trivia
- People often make jokes about Dreadtech, claiming that when they perform well they are in the "Dreadzone".
- He is often tagged as SBWY|Dreadtech during streams due to his job at Subway.
- Dreadtech is an actor, with his first feature film "The Water Stinger" yet to be released.
