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]

Saiyan
Personal information
BornRyan Danford
(1985-10-20) October 20, 1985
HometownCary, North Carolina
NationalityUnited States
Career information
LeagueMajor League Gaming
GamesHalo 2
Gears of War
Career history
2004–2006StK/Team 3D/Final Boss
2007Make It Rain
2007The Raincallers

Gaming reputation

Major League Gaming on Danford's ability:[3]

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.

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 --
Team Final Boss
Event Place Team Teammates
Las Vegas 5th Team Saiyan Greg Gollin, Joe Naves, Devon Byford
[4]
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 --
Awards

2005 Pro's Choice Awards

2004

Team StK[7]

References
  1. Final Boss Changes Roster
  2. "Saiyan on USA Network". Archived from the original on 2006-12-17.
  3. http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/pro-player-saiyan-2
  4. "GoW Tournament Standings". Archived from the original on August 4, 2003. Retrieved 2018-01-25.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards 1 Archived 2007-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
  6. 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards 2
  7. Official Pro Website without free MLG tournament Footage


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