Saiyan (gamer)
Ryan Danford (born October 20, 1985) is a professional American Halo player known by the handle Saiyan. He began competing in May 2004. Currently retired from professional gaming, he was a member of the Major League Gaming 4-on-4 team Final Boss during the 2006 season. In June 2006, he signed a three-year contract with Major League Gaming, but filed for free agency after the 2006 season's conclusion.[1] He was also shown on many of the Boost Mobile MLG Pro Circuit episodes on USA Network in 2006.[2]
Gaming reputation
Major League Gaming on Danford's ability:[3]
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One of the true veterans of the league, Saiyan has been a force in Major League Gaming's upper echelon since its onset. Saiyan joined Final Boss' powerful squad at the start of the 2005 season, and has been an instrumental key to their success. A perfectionist at heart, Saiyan is never satisfied with mere victory. He is consumed by thoughts of how plays could have been performed better, faster, and more effectively. While exceptionally self-critical, it is his strive for superlative excellence that motivates Saiyan and keeps him at the peak of competition.
Perhaps the most humble player in the league, Saiyan's low-key personality permeates his gameplay. Occupying Final Boss' supporting role, Saiyan is entirely focused on aiding his teammates and spurring the team toward victory. With incredible reflexes and a watchful eye on his teammates' screens, Saiyan provides assistance before his allies have time to ask. While he does little to bring attention to himself, his superb teamwork and selfless gameplay cannot be overlooked. |
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MLG
2006
| Halo 2 |
Gears of War |
| Event |
Open FFA |
| New York |
Top 128 |
| Dallas |
Top 32 |
| Anaheim |
-- |
| Chicago |
-- |
| Orlando |
-- |
| NY Playoffs |
-- |
| Las Vegas National CC |
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Team Final Boss |
| Event |
Place |
Team |
Teammates |
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| Las Vegas |
5th |
Team Saiyan |
Greg Gollin, Joe Naves, Devon Byford |
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Awards
2005
Team 3D
Halo 2
| Event |
Championship FFA |
| Washington D.C. |
4th |
| San Francisco |
Top 32 |
| Houston |
Top 32 |
| Orlando |
Top 16 |
| St. Louis |
Top 16 |
| Philadelphia |
Top 128 |
| Las Vegas |
-- |
| Nashville |
-- |
| Seattle |
-- |
| LA Western CC |
24th |
| Atlanta Eastern CC |
15th |
| Chicago Central CC |
26th |
| NY National Championships |
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Awards
2005 Pro's Choice Awards
2004
Team StK[7]
References
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