Editor’s Note: This is an op-ed piece. The opinions of the author may not necessarily reflect the full views of the Melee It On Me team; this article was made to encourage dialog between different communities.

It has been a very eerie feeling, watching history repeat itself.  This past week on Smashboards has looked staggeringly identical to what it looked like in 2008; in so many ways, history is beginning to repeat itself. I feel the need to share some thoughts on Smash 4, what I see happening to our community and it’s direction. Most importantly, how we as a community can do better next time

First, Smash 4 as a competitive game, from the perspective of game mechanics.
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