Weekly Smash Blog – Bernard Lamar Rice

Identity in Smash

Boy, it’s been a while! I haven’t done one of these in almost a year. A lot has changed. I’m no longer in Colorado. Me and my partner broke up and I moved back to Buffalo NY. A big part of why I chose to move back was money, but money was made even moreContinue reading “Identity in Smash”

How to combat “Playing off your game” in Smash Ultimate

We’ve all felt it. We’ve all certainly heard someone claim they were playing “off”. I personally hate this excuse. If everyone is playing “off” when they lose, does anyone outplay their opponent when their opponent is at their best? One player will always win, and you could legitimately be playing worse than usual, but thatContinue reading “How to combat “Playing off your game” in Smash Ultimate”

How to remember all you’ve learned in Smash Ultimate

It’s been awhile, but I’m back on my grind-set. I hate that term. A lot has changed since the last entry. Loving the new jobs. It’s truly a dream come true, but holy hell has my personal skill in smash taken a back seat. Ironic. Now it’s my job and I’m the worst I’ve beenContinue reading “How to remember all you’ve learned in Smash Ultimate”

What I’ve Learned

Hello! I’m Bernard or ICYoyo. This is my weekly blog focused on improving at Smash Ultimate. Every week I cover a new aspect of the game and explore it in an effort to improve in that area and help others improve at it too. You can view the archive here. You can follow me onContinue reading “What I’ve Learned”

Understanding your game plan in Smash Ultimate

Practicing Smash Ultimate

Frustration in Smash Ultimate

I’ll start by saying sorry for not publishing a blog last week. I’ve been very busy but one of the things keeping me busy I can talk about now! I’m a part of Heroes eSports! I’m very excited to be a part of their team. Their members include Smash players like SuperGirlKels and Kiwi, playersContinue reading “Frustration in Smash Ultimate”

Mindset and Smash Ultimate. 4/13/22 – 4/19/22

Genesis 8 was this weekend and a lot of my friends went. That meant locals were pretty light on the top talent. I went to one local, Games Ahoy, and I got 3rd. I made it all the way to the winners’ finals beating some good local players and then I got utterly run overContinue reading “Mindset and Smash Ultimate. 4/13/22 – 4/19/22”

Consistency in Smash Ultimate 4/6/22 – 4/12/22

I’m so upset. I’m frustrated with myself. I performed to a standard I’m not happy with. At GamesAhoy I didn’t lose to anyone new, but my losses aren’t what I was upset about. I’m upset with how I played. Yesterday was CSU and I did lose to people I’m not super happy about, but again,Continue reading “Consistency in Smash Ultimate 4/6/22 – 4/12/22”

VOD review in Smash Ultimate 3/30/22 – 4/5/22

I didn’t go to a tournament this past week. Every tourney I could have gone to was canceled so I don’t have a bracket to talk about. That doesn’t mean I didn’t play smash though. I had a few grind sessions. One of them was with Miloquinn, a Peach from Nothern Colorado who is superContinue reading “VOD review in Smash Ultimate 3/30/22 – 4/5/22”