PPMD explained

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Id:PPMD
Kevin Nanney
Birth Date:1990 9, mf=yes
Nickname:PPMD, Dr. PeePee
Inactive:yes
Team:none (free agent)
Career Games:Super Smash Bros. Melee
Project M
Career Start:2009
Years1:2013–2014
Team1:VGBootCamp
Years2:2014–2021
Team2:Evil Geniuses
Years3:2021–2023
Team3:Golden Guardians
Highlights:
  • Apex champion (2014, 2015)
  • Pound champion (2011)
  • SKTAR champion (2014)
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Kevin Nanney
Channel Name:ppmd
Channel Url:https://www.twitch.tv/ppmd
Followers:79,400
Stats Update:April 12, 2024

Kevin Nanney, also known by his gamer tag of PPMD and formerly known as Dr. PeePee, is an inactive American professional Super Smash Bros. Melee player. Nanney is one of the "Five Gods" of Melee, alongside Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman, Joseph "Mango" Marquez, Adam "Armada" Lindgren, and Juan "Hungrybox" DeBiedma.[1] He is a two-time champion of the Apex tournament series and was ranked as one of the top six players in the world from 2010 to 2015, after which he was removed from rankings due to inactivity. Nanney uses Falco and Marth and is known for his intelligent and patient playstyle.[2] A 2021 list compiled by Melee Stats, which was hosted on PGstats, ranked Nanney as the seventh-greatest Melee player of all time.[3]

Nanney entered into a hiatus from professional competition in 2016, citing health issues, and has not entered a singles tournament since. However, Nanney has remained active on social media and Twitch and has insisted that he has not permanently retired from competition.[4]

Gaming career

Nanney garnered attention in 2009 after placing higher than Mango at Revival of Melee 2 and finishing runner up to Hungrybox. Nanney won the tournament's next incarnation in 2010. He placed 5th at Apex 2012 after losing to eventual 4th place Javier "Javi" Ruiz. Next year at Apex 2013 he placed 2nd after losing to Armada in the Grand Finals. On July 16 Nanney became sponsored by Twitch streaming channel VGBootCamp.

In 2014, Nanney won Apex 2014, the second largest tournament at the time. In June Dr. PeePee won SKTAR 3 beating Mew2King in the finals and automatically qualifying for MLG Anaheim 2014. He finished 4th at MLG Anaheim despite being the favorite to win.[5] Nanney was invited to the Nintendo organized Super Smash Bros. Invitational at the E3 2014 to play Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, pre-release, and received the Fan-Favorite Award.[6]

In May 2014 he left VGBootCamp and became a member of Evil Geniuses as their first Super Smash Bros. player.[7] [8] [9] In 2015 Nanney became a repeat Apex champion when he beat Armada after Armada forced a bracket reset.[10] [11] Nanney then placed 5th in doubles at Bad Moon Rising on March 14–15, 2015, with his good friend and former rival Adam "L0zR" Jones. Nanney and Jones performed very well as a team in doubles tournaments earlier in Melees life. Nanney competed only in doubles, and not singles, at this event.[12] He placed third at EVO 2015, only his second singles tournament of the year. He was sent to losers in a rematch with Armada and then eliminated by Hungrybox in the Losers Final.[13] Nanney won Canada Cup 2015 on October 30-November 1, 2015, over notable Samus player James "Duck" Ma.[14] He placed 5th at Smash Summit on November 5–8, 2015. On January 15–17, 2016 he got 6th at GENESIS 3.[15]

At the Battle of the Five Gods tournament on March 17–19, 2016, Nanney won two sets and lost one in Group B of the group stage, qualifying for the Playoffs Group. There, Nanney won no sets and lost four, leading him to not qualify for the finals Bracket, and finish in 10th place.[16] At this event, Nanney also participated in a recorded panel where the rest of the "Five Gods" besides Hungrybox, who was not available for the session, discussed their thoughts about each other.[17]

Nanney announced he would not be attending EVO 2016 citing health issues as the reason for this decision.[18]

On July 1, 2017, Nanney participated in the doubles tournament at Bad Moon Rising 2, competing only in doubles and teaming up with Adam "L0zR" Jones once again. Nanney decided to enter this tournament to support his friend in Jones' decidedly final tournament appearance.[19] The duo eventually finished at 4th place in the tournament, including a remarkable come-from-behind victory over Team Liquid's team of Hungrybox and Hungrybox's coach, Luis "Crunch" Rosias, in the Losers Quarterfinal.[20]

On April 2, 2021, Nanney was announced as a new signing by Golden Guardians, along with fellow Super Smash Bros. Melee player Edgard "n0ne" L. Sheleby and commentator Kris "Toph" Aldenderfer.[21]

Nanney trains an hour a day on average. He has cited one of the reasons for his success as a player due to his ability to outplay his opponents psychologically by forcing them to make bad decisions.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who Will Be Crowned Greatest Smash Player Alive at EVO 2014? "5 Gods" vs "3 Underdogs". Joe Cribari. 10 July 2014. Nintendo Enthusiast. 27 November 2021. 27 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211127124218/https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/evolution-2014-largest-smash-tournament-players-can-make-history/. dead.
  2. Web site: Ultimate SSBM rank. 2016-12-01. 2017-07-25.
  3. Web site: The Melee Stats Top 100: The Top 10. PGstats. November 22, 2021. en. November 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: WMelee 'God' PPMD preparing for comeback amid health struggles. Jacob Wolf. 2014-07-10. Nintendo Enthusiast. 2020-01-31.
  5. Web site: 'Super Smash Bros.' triumphantly returns to the MLG stage. Jared Wynne. The Daily Dot. 2014-06-23. 2015-01-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112444/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/super-smash-bros-mlg-anaheim/. 2016-03-04. dead.
  6. Web site: Nintendo holds first Super Smash Bros. Invitational at E3 2014. Jonathon Dornbush. Polygon. 2014-06-10. 2015-01-29.
  7. Web site: Kevin "PPMD" Nanney Chosen to Lead Evil Geniuses' New Super Smash Bros. Division. Julius Vissing. Shoryuken. 2014-05-09. 2015-01-29. 2018-09-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20180930163432/http://shoryuken.com/2014/05/09/kevin-ppmd-nanney-joins-evil-geniuses/. dead.
  8. Web site: PPMD Biography. https://web.archive.org/web/20140728153702/http://evilgeniuses.gg/Profile/53,PPMD/Biography/. dead. July 28, 2014. Evil Geniuses. January 29, 2015.
  9. Web site: With MLG Anaheim, the resurgence of competitive 'Smash Bros.' is in full swing. Ian J. Barker. The Daily Dot. 2014-06-19. 2015-01-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20151003171624/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/smash-bros-mlg-anaheim/. 2015-10-03. dead.
  10. Web site: Apex Series 2015: Final Results and Prize Money for Super Smash Bros. Event . Bleacher Report. October 1, 2015.
  11. Web site: PPMD se corona campeón del Apex 2015 en Super Smash Bros. Melee. Alonso. Zamora. LevelUp. February 2, 2015. October 1, 2015.
  12. Web site: March 18, 2015 . Bad Moon Rising: Results (220 Entrants!!!!) Ft. Hbox, Plup, Twitch, ColBol, Nintendude, and more!!!!. SmashBoards. January 20, 2019.
  13. Web site: Melee at Evo 2015: Armada Is the Champion. Barrett. Womack. Red Bull Esports. July 20, 2015. October 1, 2015.
  14. Web site: November 1, 2015 . Congratulations to the Winner of Canada Cup 2015 Melee Singles!. Reddit. January 20, 2019.
  15. Web site: Smith, Wynton . February 19, 2016 . The battle in and out - Kevin "PPMD" Nanney . ESPN Esports. January 20, 2019.
  16. Web site: Walker, Ian . March 19, 2016 . Battle of the Five Gods Smash Invitational Results . . January 20, 2019 . January 21, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190121064132/http://shoryuken.com/2016/03/19/battle-of-the-five-gods-smash-invitational-streaming-live-from-austin-texas/ . dead .
  17. Nanney, Kevin; Zimmerman, Jason; Lindgren, Adam; Marquez, Joseph; Maingrette, D'Ron . March 20, 2016 . All Five Gods Interviews Edit [Re-Upload] ]. YouTube. January 20, 2019 .
  18. Web site: Dozsa. Preston. PPMD will not attend EVO 2016 due to health issues. The Score eSports. 2016-07-06. 2016-07-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20160707154933/http://www.thescoreesports.com/smash/news/8883-ppmd-will-not-attend-evo-2016-due-to-health-issues. dead.
  19. Web site: Khan, Imad . June 23, 2017 . Kevin 'PPMD' Nanney to return to 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' in doubles . ESPN Esports. January 20, 2019.
  20. Web site: Ripple, Jason . July 3, 2017 . PPMD Lived up to the Hype at Bad Moon Rising 2 . DBLTAP. January 20, 2019.
  21. Web site: Golden Guardians Continue Expansion Into Super Smash Bros. Melee Golden Guardians. 2021-04-03. www.goldenguardians.com.
  22. Web site: Apex 2014 Smash Melee Champion PPMD: "Melee is a journey that's tied to myself". Rod Breslau. onGamers. 2014-01-23. 2015-01-29. 2015-02-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205045418/http://www.ongamers.com/articles/apex-2014-smash-melee-champion-ppmd-melee-is-a-journey-that-s-tied-to-myself/1100-721/. dead.
  23. Web site: Evil Geniuses – News – Where I Have Been and Where I am Going. https://web.archive.org/web/20140927104713/http://evilgeniuses.gg/Read/437,Where-I-Have-Been-and-Where-I-am-Going/. dead. 2014-09-27.
  24. News: Shelby Star. June 9, 2009. March 7, 2015.
  25. Web site: Friendlies: PPMD, the Good Doctor. Barrett . Womack . Red Bull Esports . April 22, 2015 . August 15, 2015.
  26. Nanney, Kevin . February 6, 2015. Apex 2015 – EG PPMD Interview: "I'm thinking of speedrunning Super Mario 64.". February 8, 2015 . 6min 30sec .
  27. Web site: Nanney, Kevin . April 22, 2019 . Hey everyone, I have decided it's time to stream again. I will go live tomorrow at 2:30PM EST, and will have a speech 30 minutes later, with Melee after that. I think it will be pretty fun. See you in chat =). Twitter. June 11, 2019.
  28. Web site: Melee - Dr Peepee. SmashBoards. 30 May 2019 . 25 November 2021.
  29. Web site: Nanney . Kevin . 15 February 2015 . What's up guys! EG | PPMD here. Winner of Apex and player of bird dude and sword guy. Ask me anything! |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2vznkm/whats_up_guys_eg_ppmd_here_winner_of_apex_and/comanw4 |access-date=15 February 2015 |website=Reddit}}

    Personal life

    Nanney struggled with depression over the years, which has limited his ability to travel to events and at times he has found motivation in the game difficult.[22] [23] Nanney is a 2009 graduate of Crest High School in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.[24] He has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Nanney currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. His younger brother Alex "Twitch" Nanney is also a competitive Smash player.[25]

    Nanney has expressed interest in playing competitive Melee for a living.[26]

    After a hiatus, Nanney began streaming on his Twitch channel again on April 23, 2019.[27]

    Notable tournament placements

    Only Majors and Supermajors are listed.

    Super Smash Bros. Melee

    Tournament[28] Date1v1 Placement2v2 PlacementPartner
    Revival of Melee 2November 21–22, 20092nd13thtag$
    Pound 4January 16–18, 20109th3rdL0zR
    Apex 2010August 6–8, 20104th5theverlasting yayuhzz
    Revival of Melee 3November 20–21, 20101st3rdeverlasting yayuhzz
    Winter Game Fest VIJanuary 22–24, 20111st1stMew2King
    Pound VFebruary 19–21, 20111st4thL0zR
    GENESIS 2July 15–17, 20117th2ndMew2King
    Revival of Melee 4November 19–20, 20112nd5theverlasting yayuhzz
    Apex 2012January 6–8, 20125th3rdL0zR
    Zenith 2012May 26–27, 20121st2ndeverlasting yayuhzz
    IMPULSEJune 30 – July 1, 20122nd1stMango
    Smashers' Reunion: Melee GrandeJuly 13–15, 20122nd2ndLeffen
    Kings of CaliNovember 10, 20121st3rdKen
    Apex 2013January 11–13, 20132nd7thL0zR
    Zenith 2013June 1–2, 20134th3rdUnknown522
    EVO 2013July 12–14, 20135th
    The Big House 3October 12–13, 20133rd2ndHax
    Apex 2014January 17–19, 20141st9thLeffen
    Civil War VIApril 12–13, 20141st
    SKTAR 3May 31 – June 1, 20141st2ndMango
    MLG Anaheim 2014June 20–22, 20144th
    EVO 2014July 11–13, 20144th
    Apex 2015January 30 – February 1, 20151st
    Bad Moon RisingMarch 14–15, 20155thL0zR
    EVO 2015July 17–19, 20153rd
    Canada Cup 2015October 30-November 1, 20151st
    Smash SummitNovember 5–8, 20155th5thPlup
    GENESIS 3January 15–17, 20166th
    Battle of the Five GodsMarch 17–19, 201610th
    Bad Moon Rising 2July 1, 20174thL0zR

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