Name (aka Handle):
amg

How old are you?:
14

Which characters do you play in SSF2? Why do you play these characters? (Note: do not list characters that are not currently in the game):
I main ZSS, Marth, and Naruto. I play ZSS because she is a new character and I feel like she is a really all around amazing character. I also play Marth since he is new and his combos are easy to pull off. Also he has a good meteor smash. I played Naruto years ago when his Up Special had 2 parts instead of one. That and his Dash attack made it really easy to perform zero to death combos. Even though Naruto's Up Special was nerfed, he is still a decent character

How much experience do you have with official Smash titles? (SSB64, Melee, Brawl. Include in this answer which characters you play/played.):
I have only played SSB64 in which I main Mario and Fox. However, I like watching Melee and Brawl tournament matches in my free time.

Have you ever attended any Smash tournaments? If so, give some details about the tournament (number of participants, which games, etc). How well did you place?
Nope

When did you start playing SSF2?
Since v0.5b

What is your favorite stage in SSF2? Explain.
Back then, my favorite stage was Waiting Room but now it is Nintendo 3ds. I like them because they are flat stages and easier to play on

Who, in your opinion, should be placed first on the SSF2 tier list? Under competitive settings why would this character perform on a higher level than all others?
I think Zero Suit Samus should be placed on top. She has an amazing aerial, edge guarding and recovering ability due to the fact she has 2 high jumps, her Plasma Whip/Wire allows her to grab the ledge from a distance and a Flip Jump which can also give a decent recovery. In addition, her combos are pretty fast and has good range with her Plasma Whip/Wire. She even has her Paralyzer that can stun the enemy, leaving the enemy vulnerable.

Who, in your opinion, should be placed last on the SSF2 tier list? Under competitive settings why would this character perform on a lower level than all others?
I feel like Peach should be placed last in v0.9b. She honestly has not really changed at all while other characters are getting reworked and/or buffed. Her combos and finishers are pretty weak. I also feel like she has a bad Up Special compared to other characters in terms of damage and during combos. All I can give her is that she has great air mobility. However, I don't think she has the power to use this well.

If you could make only one change to SSF2 as it currently is, what would it be and why?
I think they should make Fox's FAir not last forever. The animation of this move is pretty long and Fox's fast falling speed does not help it at all. Using this move off the stage is almost suicide. This does limit Fox's aerial ability.

What is your view on items in competitive play?
I don't think items should be in competitive play because they are pretty unpredictable and can give a player an unfair advantage.

Do you have or can you download Skype? You don't need a mic or webcam.
I do have a Skype, my name is amoongust

Why do you want to join the Smash Flash Back Room? What will you contribute? Why are you an exceptional applicant? Be as detailed as possible.
I want to join the SFBR so I can have a say in the discussion of character mechanics, tier lists and character matchups. It also feels good to have access to such exclusive content and viewing these competitive conversations. Even though I am experienced, I don't know everything but I hope to learn much more in the SFBR. ^^


Additional information (Include in this section anything relevant to your application. This could include links to videos of yourself playing.)

1. Discuss the Zero Suit Samus vs Sora matchup. Be sure to discuss every option available to each character and determine who wins the matchup (or if it is even). Also include a ratio (i.e. 50-50, 60-40, etc).

2. Determine the legality of the following stages; and decide whether they are Starter, Counterpick, or Banned. Assume that hazards are on.

- Tower of Salvation
- Castle Siege
- Sky Sanctuary
- Chaos Shrine
- Central Highway

ZSS vs Sora: In terms of range, they are pretty equal due to ZSS having her Plasma Whip/Wire and Sora having Thundaga and Strike Raid. ZSS's combos are more damaging and she has more finishers than Sora in general. Sora may get some good damage in but his finishers are weak and ZSS's recovery is just so strong. If ZSS gets ahead, she will be more likely be successful in zoning out Sora due to her wide recovery range and Sora's lack of 'expert' recovery. On the other hand, if Sora edgeguards, he only has his BAir to do some knockback. If used incorrectly, ZSS can just Flip Jump and counter. All in all, Sora just has less options to outplay ZSS due to her mobility and ZSS has combo starters that do more damage. Therefore, I think its a 65-35 matchup in favor of ZSS.

Ban:
Tower of Salvation

Counterpick:
Castle Siege
Chaos Shrine
Central Highway

Starter:
Sky Sanctuary

Bump?

From 0.9a's stage list (below), which do you think is Zero Suit Samus's best stage? Why?