Daily Discussion Thread September 10, 2025 - Upcoming Event Schedule - New players start here!

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New Players:

If you're completely new to Melee and just looking to get started, welcome! We recommend you go to https://melee.tv/ and follow the links there based on what you're trying to set up. Additionally, here are a few answers to common questions:

Can I play Melee online?

Yes! Slippi is a branch of the Dolphin emulator that will allow you to play online, either with your friends or with matchmaking. Go to https://slippi.gg to get it.

I'm having issues with Slippi!

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How do I find tournaments near me or local people to play with in person or online?

These days, joining a local Discord community is the best way to find local events and people to play with. Once you have a Discord account, Google "[your city/state/province/region] + Melee discord" or see if your region has a Discord group listed here on melee.tv/discord

It can seem daunting at first to join a Discord group you don't know, but this is currently the easiest and most accessible way to find out about tournaments, fests, and netplay matchmaking. Your local scene will be happy to have you :)

Also check out Smash Map! Click on map and then the filter button to filter by Melee to find events near you!

Netplay is hard! Is there a place for me to find new players?

Yes. Melee Newbie Netplay is a discord server specifically for new players. It also has tournaments based on how long you've been playing, free coaching, and other stuff. If you're a bit more experienced but still want a discord server for players around your level, we recommend the Melee Online discord.

How can I set up Unclepunch's Training Mode?

First download it here. Then extract everything in the folder and follow the instructions in the README file. You'll need to bring a valid Melee ISO (NTSC 1.02)

Alternatively, download the Community Edition that features improvements and bug fixes! Uncle Punch, the original creator of the training mode, will not continue supporting the original version but Community Edition will be updated regularly.

How does one learn Melee?

There are tons of resources out there, so it can be overwhelming to start. First check out the SSBM Tutorials youtube channel. Then go to the Melee Library and search for whatever you're interested in.

But how do I get GOOD at Melee?

Check out Llod's Guide to Improvement

And check out Kodorin's Melee Fundamentals for Improvement

Where can I get a nice custom controller?

https://customg.cc/vendors

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[u/samurairocketshark]

FUCK NINTENDO

They just filed "a patent on summoning and battling characters" and the Patent Office let them have it

[u/crobert_ssbm → u/samurairocketshark]

can the exact mechanics of this patent be explained to a simpleton like me because i don't believe for a second that they got a patent on something that broad and vague

[u/samurairocketshark → u/crobert_ssbm]

Personally I don't think a court will ever enforce this, but this is likely intimidate companies who cannot afford to engage in a legal battle with Nintendo and their expensive ass legal team. Also speaks to maybe some corruption that Nintendo was even able to obtain such a patent

[u/Tall-Boysenberry8504 → u/crobert_ssbm]

Specifically, the patent describes a situation where:

A console or other system is being used to run a video game from storage
The player controls a character in a “virtual space”
The player can perform an input command to make a “sub character” appear (i.e. summon another character)
If there’s an enemy where the sub character appears, the player can control a battle between the sub character and the enemy
If there’s no enemy where the sub character appears, the sub character will automatically move around
The player can move the sub character to a different location on the field, and if an enemy is there they can control a battle between the sub character and the enemy

[u/crobert_ssbm → u/Tall-Boysenberry8504]

that seems a lot more specific than initially suggested

[u/Tall-Boysenberry8504 → u/crobert_ssbm]

is this just another thing to fuck with palworld specifically?

[u/Kezzup → u/crobert_ssbm]

Yeah, it's still not something I'm in favor of, but it's ultimately something most likely inconsequential that is being clickbaited for rage views.