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'{{cleanup|date=November 2011}} <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:RyanSaiyan.jpg|right]] -->[[Image:EmblemSaiyan.jpg|thumb|right|90px|Saiyan's Halo 2 Emblem<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStats.aspx?gameID=599427214&player=ESEA%20OGRE%201 A Game with Final Boss]</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/PlayerStats.aspx?player=Danf0rd Saiyan's gamertag]</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/halo2emblem.ashx?s=250&0=7&1=7&2=4&3=4&fi=23&bi=0&fl=1 Saiyan's Halo 2 Emblem]</ref>]] '''Ryan Danford''' (born October 20, 1985) has been a professional Halo player since May 2004 under the pseudonym '''Saiyan'''. Currently retired from professional gaming, he was a member of the [[Major League Gaming]] 4-on-4 team [[Final Boss (electronic sports 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.<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/81375 Final Boss Changes Roster]</ref> He was also shown on many of MLG's shows on USA Network in 2006.<ref>[http://www.usanetwork.com/sports/mlg/theshow/characterprofiles/saiyan/index.html Saiyan on USA Network]</ref> ==Gaming Reputation== [[Major League Gaming]] on Danford's ability:<ref>http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/pro-player-saiyan-2</ref> {{cquote|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. }} ===MLG=== ====2006==== {| border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%; text-align:center" |+ |- ! [[Halo 2]] ! [[Gears of War]] |-valign="top" | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:left" |+ |- ! Event ! Open FFA |- | New York | Top 128 |- | Dallas | Top 32 |- | Anaheim | -- |- | Chicago | -- |- | Orlando | -- |- | NY Playoffs | -- |- | Las Vegas National CC | -- |} [[Team Final Boss]] | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:left" |+ !Event !Place !Team !Teammates |- | Las Vegas | 5th | Team Saiyan | Greg Gollin, Joe Naves, Devon Byford |}<ref>{{Wayback |date=20030804004000 |url=http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/73993 |title=GoW Tournament Standings }}</ref> |} =====Awards===== *[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=1&query=node/96948 2006 MLG Pro's Choice Awards] Voted: Best Support Player<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=9&query=node/96948 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards 1]</ref> and Most Unpredictable Player<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=12&query=node/96948 2006 Halo Pro's Choice Awards 2]</ref> <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Support.PNG]] --><!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Unpredictable.PNG]] --> ====2005==== Team [[Team Final Boss|3D]] {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" |+ |[[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===== [http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/43980 2005 Pro's Choice Awards] ====2004==== [[Team StK]]<ref>[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=pro/saiyan Official Pro Website without free MLG Torunament Footage]</ref> ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== *{{Wayback |date=20070224065427 |url=http://www.ampedesports.com/news/2882 |title=Esports Amped - Boss Battle: Carbon vs. FB }} *[http://www.mlgpro.com/?q=node/96948&pagenumber=0&page=1&query=node/96948 2006 MLG Pro's Choice Awards 3] *[http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halo2/support/halo2manual_EN.pdf Preferred controls: Controller Inverted, Default Buttons, 5 sensitivity] {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | NAME = Danford, Ryan | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = American electronic sports player | DATE OF BIRTH = October 20, 1985 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Danford, Ryan}} [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:1985 births]] [[Category:American electronic sports players]]'