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+ | |name = Jacob Tjolsen |
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+ | |image = [[File:Xyless.jpg|200px]] |
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+ | |caption = '''Jacob Tjolsen''' in 2012. |
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+ | |full = Jacob Tjolsen |
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+ | |aka = ''Xyless'', JTjolsen, ''Grandpa Xy'' |
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+ | |join = May 26, 2012 |
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+ | |gender = Male |
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+ | |rank = Former SSF2 Developer |
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+ | |job = Sound effects, music, balancing, bug testing |
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+ | |birth = April 15, 1987 (age {{Age|1987|4|15}}) |
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+ | |location = Illinois, USA |
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| − | '''Xyless''' |
+ | '''Jacob Tjolsen''', also known as '''''Xyless''''', was formerly a lead ''[[Super Smash Flash 2]]'' [[Super Smash Flash 2 Developer|developer]]. He was a part of multiple aspects of the project, such as sound design, music, and balancing. |
| − | ==History== |
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| + | Prior to working with ''Super Smash Flash 2'', Jacob Tjolsen developed for several other projects, most notably the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' mod ''Brawl Minus''. From February 2010 to November 2011, he served as a quality assurance lead, in which he would accommodate feedback from players to be used for future updates. Additionally, he made heavy balance and design changes to multiple characters, and he also created many art assets. |
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| − | ===The Return of TSONless=== |
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| − | On his way to a pre-wedding karaoke night on May 26, 2012, Xyless sent a YouTube link to [[TheSilenceOfNoOne]] via Skype showing off Japanese players playing [[Super Smash Flash 2]]. This led to a discussion between the two that got the two thinking: how amazing would it be for Xyless and TSON to work together again after over a year of being apart? TSON, excited about this idea, offered Xyless an application link, which Xyless quickly filled before reaching the karaoke bar. |
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| + | === Work with ''Super Smash Flash 2'' === |
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| − | ===The First (Drunk) Encounter=== |
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| + | On May 26, 2012, Jacob Tjolsen joined the development team for ''Super Smash Flash 2'' after being sent an application link during a conversation with [[James Hadden|''TSON'']], whom he had previously worked with on ''Brawl Minus''. His work began with [[Super Smash Flash 2 Demo/Version 0.9a|v0.9]] of the [[Super Smash Flash 2 Demo|demo]]. |
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| − | In the midst of his buzzed stupor at the above karaoke night, Xyless realized that he should probably make an introduction topic. Entertained by some of the cheesy introduction titles in the forum, Xyless decided to take the icing of cheesy titles with his [http://forums.mcleodgaming.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34226 All of the good subjects are taken] topic. Within the topic, Xyless discussed such things as alcohol, singing Love Shack, and dancing sandwiches. The world famous [[Void]] approved of the topic, calling it a "good topic". |
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| + | Tjolsen's main role was as the lead sound designer, in which he mixed and ripped many of the sound effects and voices in the game, and he also composed much of the game's music alongside [[Ema Alvarado]] and [[Andrew Fisher]]. In addition, he contributed heavily to the design and balancing of the game's characters and mechanics. He made major changes to the entire roster for consistency, with certain characters such as {{SSF2|Lloyd}} being almost completely redesigned.<ref>[http://www.jtjolsen.com/resume/ JTjolsen] Accessed on November 15, 2019.</ref> |
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| + | In 2015, Tjolsen resigned from the development team in order to support himself with a stable job.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Xyless/status/783772310461292544 Twitter] Accessed on November 15, 2019.</ref> However, he still closely follows the game and its developers. |
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| + | == References == |
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== External links == |
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+ | *[http://www.jtjolsen.com/ Jacob Tjolsen's homepage] |
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+ | *[https://twitter.com/Xyless <i>Xyless</i>'s Twitter page] |
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+ | *[https://www.instagram.com/xyless/ <i>Xyless</i>'s Instagram page] |
| + | *[http://www.youtube.com/user/Xyless <i>Xyless</i>'s YouTube channel] |
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| + | *[http://soundcloud.com/xyless <i>Xyless</i>'s SoundCloud channel] |
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Revision as of 03:33, 16 February 2020
Jacob Tjolsen, also known as Xyless, was formerly a lead Super Smash Flash 2 developer. He was a part of multiple aspects of the project, such as sound design, music, and balancing.
History
Prior to working with Super Smash Flash 2, Jacob Tjolsen developed for several other projects, most notably the Super Smash Bros. Brawl mod Brawl Minus. From February 2010 to November 2011, he served as a quality assurance lead, in which he would accommodate feedback from players to be used for future updates. Additionally, he made heavy balance and design changes to multiple characters, and he also created many art assets.
Work with Super Smash Flash 2
On May 26, 2012, Jacob Tjolsen joined the development team for Super Smash Flash 2 after being sent an application link during a conversation with TSON, whom he had previously worked with on Brawl Minus. His work began with v0.9 of the demo.
Tjolsen's main role was as the lead sound designer, in which he mixed and ripped many of the sound effects and voices in the game, and he also composed much of the game's music alongside Ema Alvarado and Andrew Fisher. In addition, he contributed heavily to the design and balancing of the game's characters and mechanics. He made major changes to the entire roster for consistency, with certain characters such as Lloyd being almost completely redesigned.[1]
In 2015, Tjolsen resigned from the development team in order to support himself with a stable job.[2] However, he still closely follows the game and its developers.
References
External links
- Jacob Tjolsen's homepage
- Xyless's Twitter page
- Xyless's Instagram page
- Xyless's YouTube channel
- Xyless's SoundCloud channel
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