@chapterxlvii.bsky.social shares how he got into the FGC. What about you, how did you start? I'm a lifelong gamer, but GGST was the first fighter I learned. I became instantly obsessed, won't forget the rush of my first ranked match. I'm ready to get bodied at my first offline event! #FGC

Team Mortobato was built to spotlight the people who keep the FGC alive. Our debut episode of Bracket Builders features @faustianfgc.bsky.social @chapterxlvii.bsky.social as he shares his FGC journey. Clips drop every other day on the road to Core Values 8 August 16 www.start.gg/tournament/c... #FGC

Glub shitto

Officially accepted into the grad program and got the fellowship award. Full ride to college lfg

I really hope this pans out, this would be huge for me. But worst case is I apply for next year and follow my original plan. But if this works out it would be a dream come true

I met with one of the professors of the Transportation Engineering program I was planning on applying to and our convo ended with her legit asking me if I'd be open to starting this fall (after the deadline???) and also putting me on the radar of a fellowship that would cover my tuition.

I assure you, the experience of driving your car into Manhattan is not in any way an experience of “freedom.” Much closer, viscerally to the experience of confinement, and being caged.

Cartoon with caption by my buddy @jackhauen.bsky.social

Moved to Seattle, I feel good so far but trying to not settle into a life of stagnation. The hard part is also setting a boundary to set aside time to spend time with people and time to focus on what I gotta do.

Leaving for Seattle Sunday holy shit

Dawg

⚠️CORE VALUES VII IS THIS SATURDAY⚠️ Please sign up sooner rather than later! Also this is my last event probably so would be good to see everyone! ⬇️⬇️REG BELOW⬇️⬇️

In just ONE HOUR, a longstanding Aether Studios tradition will continue. Tune in for the Rivals Micro Direct 🤏 at 1PM ET / 12PM CT / 10AM PT for exciting news on the Aetherverse delivered in a totally normal format.

Cherry blossom run! Half Marathon and 5k Hit 2:20 for my half, paced myself very well, had energy to sprint the last mile rofl

Event page: start.gg/bobc

🚨 LAST CALL FOR COMPETITOR REGISTRATION 🚨 If you're looking to compete at #BoBC7, today is your last chance to register! Don't miss your opportunity to see how you stack up against the best of the best. 🏆 Spectators can still register up until the event and at the door!

CORE VALUES is my last event in Portland p sure. Moving permanently on April 18th most likely. Super excited. Nervous, but excited. I'm gonna miss Oregon, but I think this is a chance for me to really grow as a person.

PDXRivals first Rivals Of Aether 2 PR is here! This PR consists of ALL Portland, OR events since the launch of Rivals 2. This includes the PDXRivals Dec, Jan, & Feb monthlies as well as Core Values V and VI. We have seen a TON of new faces and a lovely community growing. Full breakdown below!

cyndaquil's trip through time

Hey u damn dogs get up!

CORE VALUES team:

Hrmmmm

I hate that I have to sometimes lie to my parents about my thoughts on competing with Smash but I don't think they will ever understand what it means to me

No more playing it safe

If you haven't sent messages to your congressional representatives, do it now. Please don't let them win this easily. Do what you can to fight back vs this regime

For the sixth event in a row, we've broken our attendance record. The goal of hitting ~200 this year might be even closer than I thought. Spent an hour pre-seeding all the titles today on my day off as well, the work never ends.

You can still be a part of CORE VALUES VI this weekend! www.start.gg/corevalues6

Reminder CORE VALUES is coming up this Saturday! Still time to sign up. Smash Ult is almost reaching the cap of 64 entrants, this boutta be a big one! start.gg/corevalues6

We're sending some of the FAUSTIAN crew out to compete at @frostyfaustings.bsky.social in SOULCALIBUR VI, Tekken 8, and more! Juice! @mikamystic.bsky.social @marigram.bsky.social Dragonslayer Let your souls burn!

Crazy that I love myself so much yet these feelings of insecurity are still there. Idk where this came from, but I want to stamp it out

Not trying to put shade on anyone but traveling with your closest friends to events hits so different. Genesis as a whole didn't feel insane but I had so much because of the people I was with.

Any PNW people attending GENESIS this weekend please fill out this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

⚠️CORE VALUES CAP RAISED TO 64!!!⚠️ The generous TOs have decided to raise the cap for Smash to 64 entrants! Late reg is still open, so make sure to sign up for Portland's BIGGEST FGC & Smash tournament on Feb 22nd! Ton of talent coming through, don't miss out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️REG⬇️⬇️⬇️

⚠️CORE VALUES VI Early Reg Ends TOMORROW⚠️ Fees > Venue: $20 -> $30 end of tomorrow > Game: $10 per game Games > Plats: SSBU 1v1 // SSBU 2v2 // SSBM // Rivals of Aether 2 // SSBU Redemption (post singles) > FGC: Tekken 8 // SF6 // SCVI // MK1 // GGST // GBVSR // VF5 ⬇️⬇️REG⬇️⬇️

smash @ epic gaming on monday!! please come if you can :)

If we break 50 entrants I will eat and FINISH a Dave's Hot Chicken reaper spice level tender on stream

⚠️CORE VALUES VI Early Reg Ends TOMORROW⚠️ Fees > Venue: $20 -> $30 end of tomorrow > Game: $10 per game Games > Plats: SSBU 1v1 // SSBU 2v2 // SSBM // Rivals of Aether 2 // SSBU Redemption (post singles) > FGC: Tekken 8 // SF6 // SCVI // MK1 // GGST // GBVSR // VF5 ⬇️⬇️REG⬇️⬇️

Early Bird for CORE VALUES VI ends this weekend! We've got folks coming out from all over the PNW plus TN, CA, and BC it looks like... Sign-up below 👇

Pull thru! Reg prices go up on two days!

⚠️CORE VALUES Reg Prices Go UP IN FIVE DAYS (02/08) ⚠️ Fees $20 Venue til 2/8 -> $30 Venue after 2/8 $10 Game Fee (Per Game) // Dubs is $5 per person Games Platformers: SSBU, SSBM, Rivals 2 Trad Fighters: Tekken 8, SF6, SCVI, MK1, GG Strive, GBVSR, VF5 ⬇️⬇️⬇️REG BELOW⬇️⬇️⬇️ start.gg/corevalues6

⚠️CORE VALUES Reg Prices Go UP IN FIVE DAYS (02/08) ⚠️ Fees $20 Venue til 2/8 -> $30 Venue after 2/8 $10 Game Fee (Per Game) // Dubs is $5 per person Games Platformers: SSBU, SSBM, Rivals 2 Trad Fighters: Tekken 8, SF6, SCVI, MK1, GG Strive, GBVSR, VF5 ⬇️⬇️⬇️REG BELOW⬇️⬇️⬇️ start.gg/corevalues6

Duhggggv

Sith lords

WA’s $5M e-bike rebate program will launch in April www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/01/15/w... #Seattle #SEAbikes

Congrats to the Oregon Tournament Winners for the week of 1/5 to 1/11! This week had the most tournaments since this account began tracking locals and we are so grateful to see the scene prosper like this! Support your locals!!

we had a great 8 years of it being acceptable to be publicly queer but the right tapped into their hysteria and are trying to push us back decades. this is why the left warned of relying on rainbow capitalism because their support was about profit above all else. the solution is for us to not hide

Sometimes I am very stupid but we learn and move on

The path I'm trying to take feels so weird man. I have yet to find someone who can really offer me advice on what I'm trying to do, most people either have not done a career switch this drastic, are people who switched from another field to CS, or just don't know enough about the process.