Best Canadians
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|1| Godfried: Yes, I believe Godfried is the best Canadian player to ever come out of NW. Only a handful of players have been completely dominant in dueling, and even less for the amount of time he was dominant. While his groupfighting isn't Super Star levels like Russian, or Jackie, he was good enough to make an impact and be within top 20 during his time, not to mention he was so good at dueling that his ability to groupfight is often overlooked by many. Truly the GOAT Canada player, he could beat any other player in this list in a ft7.
|2|Yoshie: Taking the second spot is Yoshie, and I feel like this may be controversial since he is "newer" to the game than some of the older players on this list. Yoshie started to become a top player near the latter years of 2016, and he only got better from there as he quickly became one of the best groupfighters of the modern NW era. His skill with chambering and his ability to adapt kept him in the top league with other players, and he was able to be relatively consistent in those areas. His dueling ability is also nothing to shy away from as he has been within the top 10 if not top 5 duelists in NW for a large majority of his prime years. One of the best to come out of the newgen era.
|3|Lithios: This should be no surprise to most, as Lithios has always been a name being brought up whenever considering the top Canadian players, even the top NW players to have touched the game. During his time he was one of the premier duelists/groupfighters in an era of heavy competition and a very large player pool. Being in the 9y he was their top player alongside Pointblank, with them both often top fragging during linebattles and groupfights. Jackie noted that Lithios was one of the players who gave him trouble when first coming into NA, which is high praise not normally given.
|4|Who-: The 12th/18th star makes it in at #4, but it was a tough match-up between him and the #5 player. Who- was one of the best groupfighters of his time, with most agreeing he was top 5 for a large portion of his career. He was even able to stand about among the other stars in the 12th such as Jackie, Tammo, and Ghost, which is no easy task. His dueling skill was top tier as well, for he was able to compete with the aforementioned named and give them a run for their money. A close call between him and #5, but I believe he was just an edge better in groupfighting.
|5|Krastinov: The closet furry and raging metrosexual Krastinov finally makes a top 5 list, I know we were all waiting for it. In all seriousness, Krastinov has always been a big name when it came to melee, a lot of it due to him being one of the carry players in the 63e, as well as training a lot of the Grds within that regiment. His groupfighting and dueling were top notch, and he never resorted to being a meta slave to get the job done. A great player with a not-so-great temper, Krastinov made the cut with flying colors.
|6|Zorkoth: Now, this guy was a little bit of a spastic, but that hasn't stopped him from being consistently one of the best groupfighters in NW no matter what year he is playing in. He was able to carry all the regiments he joined in some form or another, and his unique playstyle gave him that edge over the other players. His dueling was nothing too spectacular, but It is noted that he was able to clutch a 1v2 against Lithios & Pointblank during a 2v2 tournament, both being some of the best duelists during that time. His spot at 6 is well deserved I don't think there is anything more to say about it.
|7|Hellomoto: This guy was a gem for the short time he was dominant, hence why he is number 7 on the list. I feel though he may be as skilled as some of the other higher rated players on this list, his consistency and dominance was not as lengthy as the others. In his prime he was truly able to compete with most players, but I fail to remember any meaningful tournaments or ft7s he has won (This could be my fault entirely). I remember him having an aggressive playstyle, which was the norm during his time, and he was able to pull it off with much success.
|8|Theodin: Come on, you all knew he was making the list, there should be no surprises here, other than the fact that he may be able to switch spots with #9 depending on who you ask. Theodin was a very skilled duelist and groupfighter during 2015, his ability to downspam was unmatched and he would catch even the strongest of players with it. He was not very dominant for long, but I remember it took everything from me to beat him in duels as his spam playstyle was very tricky to work around if you weren't careful. A true Canadian lad and a true player, Theodin makes the cut.
|9|Maccle: Now, Maccle was not a top player during his earlier years of 2012-15, but latter in his career he did become of the top players in NW. He was a very accomplish duelist and groupfighter, and I feel like him and Theodin are pretty much tied in terms of ability in their respective primes. I gave Maccle #9 since I think Theodin had more of an impact in melee during his time than Maccle had. I could be wrong and you could very easily swap the two.
|10|Ritz407: It was kind of tough to get a #10 because some of the honorable mentions could take this spot, but ultimately I gave it to the Senior of Weebdom, Ritz407. He was not very active for long, I barely remember seeing him on when I would play, but he has more competitive success than the other HM in this list. He was very slippery and fluid during his active periods, and had a similar playstyle to Kovyjack, a player well known for his footwork. He even has a move named after him: "The Ritz Spin"; you can't get much better than that. I think its deserved as he was well respected by other players and most say him as a threat in a groupfight or duel.
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Most Influential -----------------------------------------------------------Community Influence-----------------------------------------------------------  Karth: What else do I have to say? He is one of the most well-known and notorious figures in NW, and really needs no explanation. He lead the largest regiment of all time and did the most out of any player when it came to promoting the game and bringing new players into it. Yes, most of these players did not go into the comp scene, but his impact among other things make him one of the most influential. Windflower: Some of you love him, some of you hate him but you can't deny Windflower has been a helping hand in the community. From leading the well-known PSG and 30th to helping run NANWL for multiple seasons, and starting the popular NWDL that lasted for 3 seasons; he has been an impactful person for the community over the years. And probably most of your threads, signatures or headers were done by the man himself. Tico: The original cult of personality in NW, Tico's followers are fanatics that will revive themselves from the dead if it meant they could serve once more. His influence on the 12th is well known, but what is not widely remembered is that he hosted the Renegade Army teamspeak, which at various times consisted of the Nr37, 9te, 54th, 15th York and 14th Buckinghamshire. His mentorship of these regiments has created perhaps the most extensive influence tree in NW and his impact is still felt today. As well, he is credited along with Jackie and Zzehth with creating NANWL. Label: Label is known by everyone in NW due to one important reason: he hosted and payed for the biggest competitive server in NW. NA GF has been the training and breeding ground for almost every player in NW; a place where you could hone both your dueling and groupfighting skill. He has also hosted RGL S1 and been an admin for many servers. DanTheChef: Everybody's favorite meme lord, Dan has had a huge influence on the longevity and health of this community. He biggest accomplishments have been hosting many events to keep the community fresh all the way since late 2015. He has hosted so many tournaments that I can't list them all, but his most notable are NAPL and weekly 2v2s. He has kept the game fresh and alive (for better or worse).Thunderstormer: This guy has been apart of NW since it's conception, and he has most definitely been one of the most important figures during its time. He was the head admin for NA1, the largest pub server of all time, as well as being apart of and admining many pub events. Thunder also wrote some of the code for NWs later 2017-18 patches (Revive, healing, etc.) which provided a huge boost to pub events. It should also be noted that he is one of the most respected FSE mods on here.Jorge: You knew he was going to show up at some point. Jorge has being the driving force in the NW competitive seen for its later years; he has hosted TNWL and WPC in 2017-18. He was the only player to seriously try to take NW to a some-what esport level. He started the current foundations for the draft leagues today and played a great host and commentator for many livestreams. JackieChan: Other than being a superstar player, Jackie also played a massive role in the early parts of the NW community. He is credited with the idea of starting and hosting the first couple seasons of NWL, as well as being the driving force in the rise of NA competition. He was like the grandfather of all of NW, spreading his wisdom and knowledge to those who listened. CommissarJDF: JDF is on here for being the one who created and drove forward the USMC/BBG. As we all know, BBG has been the only thing keeping the pub side of NW alive, with its different servers giving much needed life to the game. If it wasn't for BBG, all of NW would probably be a barren wasteland with only the remaining comp players stroking the fire. His contribution to this community cannot be a understatement in a time when the playerbase was struggling. Coconut: Coconut is the living NW encyclopedia (sorry theo). He was the first to attempt to codify the history of NW into a coherent webpage, as well as being one of the most knowledgeable players in the game. His wiki was the first step to remembering the thousands of hours put into the game, and the amount of work it must of took is incredible. He has also hosted events throughout the early years of NW that were hugely successful and pushed the trend forward. HONORABLE MENTIONS Russian/WasteeEatJelloTiredLemonAurumGodfriedRiskGrimsightJollyCanadianRere/Hekko-----------------------------------------------------------Melee Influence----------------------------------------------------------- Tammo: NA's golden boy; Tammo was the first player in NA to really showcase what it actually meant to be a good player. In 2012/13 there are stories of him destroying regiments in 1vXs simply because he was so far ahead of everyone else at that time. He was known as one of the best duelists in NA, and was really the Jackie before Jackie came along. He was the ideal to strive towards for every player that was just getting into the game, and he spread what he knew with all those around him. Even when he came back in 2015/16 he was still a force to be reckoned with and proved his skill wasn't simply a product of a by-gone era. JackieChan: This man's influence on the competitive scene of this game is remarkable. He came over from EU and taught many of the NA players advanced mechanics and tactics in both dueling and groupfighting. He made a handful of videos and threads explaining almost EVERYTHING in regards to mechanics and gameplay, which aiding many new and experienced players. He is the only player in NW history to be considered both the best duelist and groupfighter at the same time for a solid 2 years. He was absolutely dominant and ahead of the curve in every conceivable way. If it wasn't for him NW might have had a lot of catch-up to play in the earlier years. Maple: Maple is known by all to be the most handsome and well liked player in NW, as well as the father of all new gens. He is regarded as the top duelist during the 15-16 era, with only a handful of players able to compete with him in that section. During that era Maple utilized a playstyle with a heavy emphasis on chambers, blockchambers, and stuns. Most of the community was unfamiliar with what stuns/blockchambers were and how to perform them, which lead to a meta change that is still evident today. Maple taught many players on how to perform this mechanic and was the driving figure in popularizing it within the meta. Once people learned themselves, they taught others, who taught others, until it branched out to all of the comp scene. He also lead the undefeated regiment 41stWelsh. Godfried The best Canadian in NW, Godfried was the consensus #1 duelist for all of 2017-18. During his reign he was almost untouchable, with only a handful of players coming close to threating his dominance in the dueling scene. The patch of 2017 slowed down melee, which made it favorable to use a more passive playstyle when it came to dueling, making Godfried's passive/aggressive playstyle something all players wanted to imitate. If Maple started the stun meta, Godfried put the nail in the coffin. Many players tried to emulate Godfried's style, but many didn't have the technical skill to truly pull it off, which led to them simply being extremely passive and block heavy. Because of this dueling took the backseat while groupfighting rose to being the preferred way to play NW. Even after Godfried left the scene his impact is still visible today. RussianFury: If you've been playing NW anytime since 2017, you should already know why this guy is on this list. Russian revolutionized groupfighting for the better during 2017 and achieved levels of dominance not seen since the days of Jackie. He was the most dominant groupfighter during the 2017-19 era, with other close contenders (Why do I hear a french-canadian accent behind me?). Every player began to watch him and echo his ultra aggressive style, which led to groupfighting taking the foreground in NWs competitive scene. He has become a household name in the world of great NW players and his legacy has impacted most if not all current players. HONORABLE MENTIONS YoshieGhost~ |
