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After 54 hours, we finally cashed out the Golden Egg and hit the biggest high roll of our lives PS @tayAFK is the toughest badass I have ever met
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Mortdog is stepping away from posting and streaming saying the haters won People were annoyed saying you had to get info from his stream or posts -- well now we don't get any of that. We get less communication, info, and interaction with the devs. Massive TFT community L
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We officially hit a new low in gaming There are people who are using instant positioning swap scripts in TFT
TFTってこんな速度で駒動かせんの??
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For @tayAFK’s birthday yesterday, I took her on a shopping spree and organized a surprise photoshoot in the mountains. But there was an even bigger surprise during sunset... 💍 WE 💍 ARE 💍 ENGAGED 💍
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I hate how good Toast looks in my own jacket........
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how it started how it’s going
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TFT players after finally reading the trait of the comp they already played 50 times
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I'm part of the 400 layoffs at Twitch. It's been a wild 8+ years. I'm thankful I even got to be part of this special company. So many memories I'll cherish forever. Not sure what's next. Gonna focus on TFT while doing some soul searching. Appreciate all the love & support 💙
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Someone literally wrote a 20+ page thesis on @k3soju and the TFT accent for their university BA degree 😭😭 “It’s a first!”: A Case Study on Identity Expression through Language on Twitch in a Game of Teamfight Tactics Reading this on stream today
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Me: Alright, I have 60 gold at level 8 and I'm completely uncontested. I should hit here right? Mortdog:
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TFT has introduced dramatic finishers Now you can deal mental damage to your favorite streamer as you send them 8th with an unskippable animation
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“You think you want it, but you don’t” A quote from Blizzard back in 2013 about whether it was a good idea to have legacy servers aka Classic WoW Now the category cleared 1 million viewers BEFORE LAUNCH and still climbing What else do game devs think the players don’t want? 🤔
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Why does this make me so emotional?
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Man I always thought k3soju was THE ultimate TFT grind demon, but we have a new special grade in our midst @AriaSaki is on hour 38, game #51 and counting...........
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After much consideration, I have decided to step away from casting Hearthstone Grandmasters next season and beyond. I'll be replaced by deserving people like @LorindaGames and upcoming women in the community. Thanks for all the support over the years. I'll be forever grateful.
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Several of my Blizzard friends lost their jobs just now. Jobs that they pursued because of passion, not because of money or glamour. Not even 24 hours ago, we were excitedly talking about how 2019 was going to be a great year. They had no idea until now. I'm sad.
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A banger from the TFT subreddit
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Esports people really need another food activity besides KBBQ
Please quote tweet this with your most controversial food opinion, I love controversial food opinions
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today is my 30th birthday me boomer
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Replying to @DisguisedToast
WHO TF IS COMING AFTER TOAST LET ME AT THEM SHOW YOURSELVES PUNKS
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Replying to @BebeAutoChess
Bebe, this is misguided and highly insensitive. It’s much bigger and deeper than that. People lost their livelihoods despite doing a great job. It’s like blaming Korean creators such as yourself for Twitch Korea shutting down because you didn’t sell enough subs or run ads.
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"Can I copy your homework?" TFT edition
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I was watching k3soju last night for a bit, hanging out with my wife. His stream is such a unique experience compared to every other stream, which honestly is really smart when trying to create a successful stream. Which is funny because that's not his goal. He's clearly just vibing and averaging a 5.0, which is always hilarious to see. It got me thinking about how much he's changed over the last few years, and how much we've watched him demote to gm from challenger, rage about game balance, climb back for snapshots off stream, and do it all again the next week. In a way, streaming has allowed us to watch him grow up along the way. It's something that wasn't really possible 10-15 years ago. And that's something new for hate watchers that is extremely powerful. The ability to, at almost any time of day, spam emotes mocking steamers of your favorite game. The amount you can laugh at any time is almost overwhelming, but so insanely valuable. And the fact that he drops these streams for 24 hours a day is insane! Anyway, to k3soju or to any influencer who runs it down on stream, even for just an hour, thank you. Watching players like you, even if you don't know, helps us realize this game is not that serious, and gives us motivation to keep on going. Thank you. That's it for me this week. Have a good weekend, and take it easy :)
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Another win trade scandal at TFT worlds... This is exactly why not punishing harder last time was a mistake. If they lets this go, this will just keep happening. Riot needs to step up big here. Present careers, future worlds spots, and the integrity of compTFT is on the line.
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k3soju pulling up to drop another 30-hour 5.x masterclass on the new patch
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THE GRIND // THE GLORY
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I don't enjoy this DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDraven meta But the amount of hate spewed towards riot devs bc your 8 games of TFT wasn't enjoyable is disgusting TFT is often the best gaming community, but the past 24 hours have been straight up embarrassing Get a grip people
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Deleting and withdrawing cash from @RobinhoodApp along with everyone else. Absolutely disgusted.
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When you only have time to play 1 game on Christmas and you instantly hit your headliner in 1 roll
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Last night, my brother-in-law passed away at 38 from cancer. Yumin, you always inspired me with amazing work ethic and endless positivity. You are a true warrior, fighting hard until the very end. Thank you for being the brother I never had. I will forever cherish our memories.
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That's enough Hearthstone for one day -_____-
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Free hotel WiFi in Korea has 30/30 mbps and more stability than my $100/month internet in the USA No login credentials required btw...can walk by and use it without buying a room American internet companies are so embarrassing 🤦🏻‍♂️
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"HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE??!!" Soju screams after getting another 8th. He opens the VOD to start yapping, "I had 8 Challengers! How do I die at 4-2??" Soju looks at his board and finally realizes - he only played 7 Challengers as the bottom right one is no longer a challenger.
*TFT REPORT* C9 K3SOJU HITS GRANDMASTER AS OF 2:45 AM, AUGUST 18, 2023
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January 6th to February 6th. I basically never post any kind of fitness pictures, but I’ve been feeling extra motivated recently by guys like @xaryulol and @sonii so I wanted to share my progress! instagram.com/p/Btjm0CWnZjs/…
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I hope one day I can love something as much as this guy loves Hearthstone
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Landed safely in Macao and ready to costream all weekend with this handsome fella
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THATS MY GOAT DISHSOAP TWO TIME TFT WORLD CHAMPION!!!
THE GLORIOUS EVOLUTION IS COMPLETE @Dishsoaptft IS YOUR INTO THE ARCANE TACTICIAN’S CROWN CHAMPION!
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My top 10 most influential Hearthstone people of the 2010s: 1. @bbrode 2. @Kripparrian 3. @DisguisedToast 4. @TempoReynad 5. @firebat 6. @Forsen 7. @G2Thijs 8. @Amaz 9. @TrumpSC 10. @bmkibler
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This week was honestly pretty hard for me. I found out I was part of layoffs at work right as I was prepping and doing the crazy regionals -> worlds sleep schedule shift. The looming idea of applying for jobs once worlds ends was so stressful. It was difficult to control my anxiety these past few days. But seeing the turnout, hype games ending in a @Dishsoaptft W, and kind words from everyone reminded me how it’s all worth. I’m so grateful to @esportslaw, @LiquidKurumx, @guubums, and @Mortdog for coming out this weekend. So I decided officially — I will be full time TFT starting next set. The schedule I’m on now will be indefinite instead of a paternity leave thing. Even more streaming, watch parties, and stylish yet informative TFT Academy content coming your way. Thank you all for the support and to @tayAFK for being the best partner ever 💙 Let’s see where this journey continues to take us!!
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PSA there's a huge TFT bug right now where the enemy Udyr grabs Yone AND STARTS ATTACKING YOUR TEAM WITH HIM AS A WEAPON 💀💀💀
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EDM Jax got major buffs this patch. Jax 3* can hard carry & snowball into a 1st. Core gameplan: - Best Portal: Multitalented, Items - Roll for EDM Jax headliner @ 6 (Moesher Jax much worse) - Roll for Jax 3 / EDM units @ 7 - Level for moeshers Jax items: HoJ + JG + TR/EON/HOJ
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Kiyoon just took Golden Quest and sold to 161g instead of 162g 💀💀💀
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only the 2014 kids will understand
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TFT 14.1 Patch First Impression Spark Notes TL;DR Summary: - Pentakill, Disco best 4-cost comps (Shojin enables both). Ahri is good too but more item dependent. - 3 cost reroll likely a big part of the meta because of headliner rule change - Best 3 costs to reroll: Yone, Riven, Samira, Vex (twin terror) - Lots of other viable reroll comps but you need conditions (right headliner, good augments/econ) - I oversee the @Mobalytics TFT Tier List team that has example boards/guides to lots of these comps (still need to finish updating): mobalytics.gg/tft/team-comps - Going to make a full YT video on this later tonight over at piped.video/frodantv [S+ tier] - Twin Terror tier Twin Terror Executioners - VERY BROKEN - Augment dependent (any Twin Terror) - Twitch AD items, Vex AP items - Lose streak early then roll hard on level 6 to play 2x Twitch, 2x Pantheon, Amumu/Vex - Amumu preferred tank but you can play around Panth 3 too [S tier] - Strongest comps to plan around Pentakill Karthus Akali - Strong for top 4s, punishes low rollers hard because you instantly kill their 1* backline - Karthus items prio (Shojin first slam gives you flexibility with TF), remaining AD items on Akali - Play around Kayle/Olaf early as item holders - Always aim for 7 Pentakill if you can. Remember that 3 Pentakill is weaker early though. - Pentakill best emblem on Akali - Don't forget tank items, really easy to have zero if you're not careful Disco TF - Still wants to get to level 9 often. High win% when you get legendaries (Sona, Illaoi, Ziggs) - Try not to nuke your economy on level 8. If you're stuck on 8 you'll likely bot 4. You don't have to roll for TF 2 / Blitz 2 to stabilize. Play around stuff like buffed Lulu. - TF items prio: Shojin first slam gives you flexibility with Karthus + Rod items (Dcap, AA, Morello, etc) - Sona with Rageblade caps the board. AP Sona lowkey may be better than AS Sona. - Go watch a @boxbox stream you'll get the gist of it Legendary 5 Cost AD - Jhin is the best carry to play for in a level 9+ capped board scenario - BIS Jhin: Blue Buff (or mana item), Gunblade, Giantslayer (or AD item) - 4 Bigshot + giga frontline (example: Illaoi Sett Thresh Yorick) is ideal setup but play what you get - Lucian is much stronger this patch + Jazz buffs, he's also a viable option - BIS Lucian: RH, AD items (GS, DB, etc.), Rageblade is fun but not mandatory Crowd Diver Yone - 3 cost reroll in general is quite strong because now headliner rules have changed to where you can't get griefed anymore by players holding 1 or 2 copies. Generally always roll on 7 until you hit the 3 cost 3*. - Yone caps the highest of all 3 costs, but hardest to hit full power - Crowd Diver headliner preferred but oftentimes you're taking whatever you can get - Yone BIS: IE, HOJ, TR - Remaining AD items on Zed/Viego/Qiyana 8-Bit Riven - Riven BIS: Healing + Giantslayer + Quicksilver (or anti CC) - Not that important to get 8-bit stacking early but it helps - 8 bit emblem always worth chasing, very strong on Viego / Lucian - Remaining AD items on Caitlyn Country Samira - Samira BIS: IE/GS +1 - Mandatory for have armor reduction with LW or Evenshroud - Play from early Samira/Urgot drop and strong tempo/econ - Country emblem on Sett/Vex/whatever 3* you hit - Reconsider playing if you see Twin Terror in lobby Ahri Flex - KDA Ahri seems like the ideal setup, but can play around different breakpoints like 5 KDA/5 SW/4 Sentinel - Ahri BIS: BB, Nashor, Gunblade - Play around 3 Superfan and flex whatever 2nd carry you hit (Akali, Ezreal, etc.) - 6 Sentinel is bait now, much weaker [A tier] - Lots of strong comps here that can contend with S Tier but need a little more setup AD Flex - Slam generic AD items such as IE, Evenshroud, Red Buff, etc. - Focus on economy and go for a big level 8 rolldown for 4-cost Headliners: Caitlyn, EZ, Zed, Akali - Harder to play with the econ/item nerfs, but very powerful if you get online because less likely to be contested now - Generally a good gameplan if you start early Heartsteel Heartsteel Raise The Stakes - Main strat is to take "Cash Out" the first time or two. - Then when you get 5 Heartsteel, you click "Raise the Stakes" and go for a lose streak -> cashout and then do whatever - This is very 1st-or-8th so thats why its A tier Rerolls - EDM Lux/Jax - Hyperpop Lulu - TD Yasuo (Blinged out) - Emo SW Annie (Emotional connection) - Pentakill Kayle (Metalheads) - Mosher Vi (Submit to the Pit) - Bruiser Olaf (Gargantuan Resolve) [B tier] - I'm not looking to play it unless Mortdog hand delivers this on my doorstep True Damage Flex - TD emblem nerf hurt a lot but its still playable - Avoid playing without emblem Rerolls - 8 Bit Corki - Superfan Gnar - TD Senna - Jazz MF/Bard - Punk - SW Seraphine Honestly don't even know what really belongs in this tier because patch is too new If you made it this far, queue it up already!
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My last 20 games might have been the most insane TFT run I've ever had 2212222212222211222 -> 1.8 AVP Played pretty much a different comp every game. Here's how I did it and how easily you can too 🧵 1/?
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Riot just banned Setsuko from any Riot games sanctioned tournament until November 27 2024 for his behavior and conflicts with the Brazilian community dating back to July 2024 This is the first time we've seen a set-long ban on a competitive TFT player HOLY
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Set 15 has been wild so far Every 48 hours there’s a new crazy OP comp that disrupts the entire meta Everything kills so fast, scales infinitely, cheeses backline, or hard stat checks you Reminds me of the early days of Set 1 degen TFT 🥹
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Massive W for competitive TFT Shitouren is now banned / prizing is stripped Format change, additional spotters, full VOD recordings, and camera requirements starting next set too Also props to @RiotSherman for owning up to everything and not hiding behind an anonymous ruling
We're changing our ruling from the Into The Arcane Tactician's Crown. Here's a message from @RiotSherman and a link to the updated ruling: ➡️ riot.com/CompetitiveRulingS1…
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Hey hey, it’s that time again! Blizzard gave me a 55 pack #AshesOfOutland preorder bundle to giveaway To enter, let’s spread the love: 1. Follow ⤴️ + Retweet 🔁 2. @ your favorite @PlayHearthstone streamer and tell me why Winner will be drawn later this week!
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PSA to all the homies on Tinder: @DisguisedToast tryina catfish some of y’all Be careful out there LOL
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even in league of legends, this k3soju guy can't win without hardforcing rageblade Kalista 😭😭
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I am grateful that Blizzard isn’t Nintendo. #freemelee #SaveSmash
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Robin "Robinsongz" Sung is on a legendary TFT streak He posted an entire trackergg row of TWELVE (12) straight bot 4s in the past 5+ hours And looks like he's about to go bot 4 again
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What a decade 10 years ago, I was a scrawny black-haired college kid with insecurity issues that played video games during holidays instead of going out And today I’m a ripped blue-haired adult with insecurity issues playing video games during holidays instead of going out
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TFT dev team is beyond goated They even B-patched the ending of Arcane
The story continues with part 2 of the Into the Arcane launch cinematic 🍿With family by your side, even the impossible can seem possible… Patch 14.24 brings new champions and more on Dec 11!
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Wow. It happened. Riot officially recognizes TFT as a core “multi-decade” game at Riot alongside League and VALORANT. This should be glorious, triumphant news. Instead it’s a somber, sobering reminder of corporate realities. How can victory be worthy of celebration at the cost of hundreds lost along the way? Many of whom were responsible for how the TFT scene even got here. To anyone affected who touched TFT even for a moment, we owe you a great debt. Thank you all for building this amazing community.
Minutes ago, we shared an important update with Rioters about the future of Riot Games. Here’s what these changes mean for our games and what players can expect from us going forward: riot.com/3Odehsi
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6 month fitness update with proper side-by-side lighting comparison and a bonus side angle glam pic Mini-blog about my progress in the IG post Thanks for everyone who cheered me on :) Really happy with my progress! instagram.com/p/Bzqu27KHJXm/…
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Reflecting on TFT Vegas Open and why it felt like “true esports” Everyone was there because they love the game & want to be there No clueless VC sharks, no networking syndicates, no photo op hunting Just a bunch of nerds enjoying pure, beautiful TFT Love you all, never change
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Hearthstone is overrun by Shamans Magic is nonstop Oko/Green decks Runeterra is offline TFT set 2 isn’t live until Nov 6 SOMEONE SEND HELP PLS
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the latest @RegisKillbin video got flagged by YouTube as election misinformation because it features @TrumpSC LMAOOO
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Replying to @gootecks
its truly saddening someone died today for this, but the situation isn't remotely the same at all. comparing this to something like what happened to george floyd...man that's just being dishonest about the entire premise of the situation.
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If you play the new Ao Shin's Ascent PvE game mode, you are guaranteed 2nd at worst. Your overlay tracker can't tell the difference. Good luck on the climb! /🧵
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Stop apologizing and start thanking. For so much of my life, I apologized because I worried about being a burden to others. I was overly polite at the expense of my own truth. That is why I now always emote “Thanks!” as I top deck and play the perfect card for lethal.
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Hearthstone developer support vs Smash bros developer support
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URF has become an S-tier legend recently, but most people forget one important detail: If you use your Tome of Traits on Stage 2-1, it counts your Stage 1-4 board Tome requires you to have a minimum of 6 traits on the board to get a tailored emblem. Rules listed below. (1/3)
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Today I learned Streamer of the Decade XQC grinds TFT…off stream
xQc won Streamer of the Decade at the Esports Awards
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someone just called me a sweaty tryhard at the gym is nowhere safe???
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Nausea Fatigue Headache Chills Muscle Pain They warned me the symptoms would appear after a few hours But I didn’t realize casting Specialist Priest matchups would make me feel this bad
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Hearthstone, where the home is ❤️ instagram.com/p/ByKMsXIHA42/…
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Blizzard sent me a 50 pack #SaviorsofUldum preorder bundle to give away. Let’s use this sellout moment to spread some love. • Retweet this • Tag your favorite HS player/streamer & follow them • Bonus points for explaining why Doesn’t matter if you’re following me or not #ad
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I am so shocked and don’t know what to say... Rest In Peace reckful...
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Replying to @MilkTFT @k3soju
First time I’ve seen soju finish top 2 in a hot minute
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When you get mortdogged in TFT one too many times 💀
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Summarizes my April so far
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Replying to @Olympics
please e-stop e-thanks
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TFT 14.2 Patch First Impression Spark Notes Executive Summary: - Likely a reroll dominated meta by S tier comps with some 4 costs capping high to win lobbies - Best 1 costs to reroll: Jinx >> Yasuo > Annie - Best 2 costs to reroll: Kat > Jax/Kayle/Kaisa - Best 3 costs to reroll: Vex > Samira/Yone/Riven/Urgot > Lulu/Lux/MF - Strongest 4 costs: Ezreal Flex, Ahri Flex, Karthus/Viego/Akali shenanigans - Avoid Twisted Fate/Disco right now - Headliner bug fix means greeding for specific headliners is way more punishing. If you're looking for a specific unit, usually buy the 1st you can. - I oversee the @Mobalytics TFT Tier List team that has example boards/guides to lots of these comps (still need to do final touches for this patch): mobalytics.gg/tft/team-comps - Will do a full meta summary videos over at piped.video/frodantv [S tier] - Strongest comps to plan around [Punk Jinx] - Jinx BIS: LW + GS + AD item. Lots of folks play Rageblade but data suggests its good not BIS. Basically just play bow items. - Extended play is literally the best augment in the game right now (3.8 avp). Heroic presence also very strong and can pick at 2-1. - Use your discounted Punk Roll EVERY turn. Especially important early Stage 2 because your chances at 1 costs are much higher. - Go for a 4 Guardian frontline with Pantheon, Amumu, Thresh, +1 - Common mistake: Do NOT itemize Pantheon. Itemize Amumu instead. - 6 Punk is always worth chasing. Best emblem holders: Yorick, Lucian, Poppy [6 Executioner Vex] - We realized middle of last patch you don't need Twin Terror to play Executioners because Vex was just that OP. Now she's nerfed, but she still cranks out amazing damage at 3*. - Expose weakness 2nd best augment in the game (4.0 avp) - Play around Vex 3, Amumu 3, and either Twitch/Samira 3. - Most common way to play is to stabilize around Twitch on level 6 then roll on level 7 in Stage 4+ - Ideal headliner is Executioner +1, but you can take Emo Vex or Guardian Amumu if needed. Play around 4 executioner instead. - Backline items are not that important. You generally just need things that make sense. - Vex: Mana, DC/AP items, Morello - Twitch/Samira: AD, AS - Amumu (solo frontline): Stoneplate, Tank, Evenshroud/Spark (shred is mandatory!) - Can still play Twin Terror Vex btw, its still very good and likely the best TT comp lol [Country Reroll] - Urgot is stronger so you can itemize him too now, but you mostly still play around Vex 3 - Samira BIS: IE + GS + AD - Urgot BIS: RedBuff + BB + AD - Mandatory for have armor reduction with LW or Evenshroud - Play from early Samira/Urgot drop and strong tempo/econ - Country emblem on Sett/Vex/whatever 3* you hit - If Vex is contested, focus on Urgot 3 as duo with Samira [Crowd Diver Katarina] - Katarina is back to being very reliable for Top 4s, rarely wins lobbies though. - Slow roll on 6 for Kat 3 + Superfans - Crowd Diver headliner VERY important, don't play Country Kat - BIS: JG + HOJ + HOJ (superfan item) - Level to 8/9 for Crowd Divers. Zed secondary carry. Qiyana leftover stuff. [Heartsteel Ezreal Flex] - Likely the best way to play for a 1st this patch - Play from early Heartsteel (latest stage 3) / massive econ start - Slam generic AD items such as IE, Evenshroud, Red Buff, etc. - Ezreal BIS: BB + IE + AD item/Red Buff - Level to 8 and roll for a secondary carry. Most common duo carry is Zed but you have many options like Jhin/Lucian/Poppy/Viego/Cait/MF. - Very hard line because you can easily die since you need to max greed with Heartsteel. - FOCUS ON FRONTLINE UPGRADES. Just because you hit Ez 2 / Zed 2 doesn't mean you're always stable to go to level 9. - Cap at level 9 with Jhin 2, Illaoi, and other 5 costs. - I put out a full massive guide on YT with a bunch of different ways to play it: piped.video/_jhjR0qmrFI [Pentakill Karthus/Akali] - Karthus rework makes you want to prioritize CASTING more than straight up AP. Mana + attack speed Karthus. - Karthus BIS: Shojin + Adaptive/2nd shojin/Mana/Rageblade + JG (if no executioner) - Play around Olaf/Kayle/Superfan early - Always aim for 7 Pentakill if you can, but make sure they are upgraded. Not worth playing 1* units. - Otherwise, flex around 4 Executioner, KDA, Superfan, Pentakill, etc. - Best Pentakill Emblem holder: Akali - We also found out last patch Viego is a BEAST. Sometimes out damages everyone else if you give him 3 items. - Don't greed your headliner too much. Karthus/Viego/Akali all work. [Ahri Flex] - Most common setups: KDA/Spellweavers or Superfan Flex - Superfan Flex (aka Ahri "Warriors") means you play Ahri + duo carry of whatever 4 cost melee headliner you can hit: Viego, Akali, Poppy, Zed - Slam whatever items you can to tempo/preserve HP and roll on 8 - Win condition is often get to level 9 for Sona 2 - Play around different breakpoints like 5 KDA/5 SW/4 Sentinel/4 Guardian. Doesn't matter just stall for Ahri to ramp. - Ahri BIS: BB, Nashor, Gunblade - Melee items worth slamming: BT, TR, EON, HOJ, SG, GS, RedBuff, etc. [A tier] - Lots of strong comps here that can contend with S Tier but has a conditional setup [Fast 9 Legendaries] - Play from giga rich starts (portals, Hedge Fund, Hearsteel, etc.) - Play the strong late game packages: 4 bigshot Ezreal/Jhin, Yorick/Illaoi/Thresh/Sett, Ziggs/Sona/Bard/Jazz, etc. - Only in A tier because it can win many games but its rare to pull off unless you're Setsuko-tier [8-Bit Riven] - Riven damage nerfed. Weaker top end, but still very strong if you hit everything. Much more positioning dependent now. - Riven BIS: Healing + Giantslayer + Quicksilver (or anti CC) - Not that important to get 8-bit stacking early but it helps - 8 bit emblem always worth chasing. 6 8-Bit can win lobbies. Best holders: Viego, Lucian - Remaining AD items on Caitlyn [Crowd Diver Yone] - Headliner nerfed and other things got stronger. Not sure if S tier anymore. Harder to stabilize on Stage 4 with Yone 2 now. - People have gotten better at positioning vs Yone. Be careful about frontlining him vs heavy CC units. - Get to level 7 and roll for Yone 3* - Crowd Diver headliner preferred but oftentimes you're taking whatever you can get - Yone BIS: IE + HOJ + TR - Remaining AD items on Zed/Viego/Qiyana [True Damage Yasuo] - Play with lots of early Yasuos - Don't level early and focus on hitting Yasuo 3 during Stage 3 - Play into vertical of the headliner trait. 6 True Damage / 7 Edgelords both good. - Yasuo BIS: EON + IE + HOJ / GS if you have healing augments & stuff [Bruiser Olaf] - Play with lots of early Olafs - Don't level early and focus on hitting Olaf 3 during Stage 3 - Bruiser way better than Pentakill. 6 Bruiser is a big breakpoint. - Olaf BIS: TR + TR + TR/SG/QS (Gargantuan Resolve insane) [Spellweaver Reroll] - Can reroll Annie, Seraphine, Lulu - General BIS for all 3: BB + Nashor + Gunblade/AP - Preferred Headliner: Emo Annie, KDA Seraphine, Hyperpop Lulu [Other Rerolls] - Bigshot MF / Kaisa (That's Jazz Baby) - RB + LW + AD - EDM Lux - DC + AA + HGB - Mosher Jax (Submit to the Pit) - JG + HOJ + GS - Pentakill Kayle (Metalheads) - GRB + HGB + AA [B tier] - Not looking to play it unless Mortdog magically makes the stars align [Disco TF] - Much weaker now that TF and vertical Disco got nerfed - Still strong early game so you can play Disco for tempo into other AP lines if you'd like. If you can get to level 9 and cap with 5 costs you can win. - Getting stuck on level 8 means you will bot 4. Don't kill your econ on level 8. - Sona with Rageblade caps the board. AS @ Sona 1, AP @ Sona 2. [True Damage Flex] - Avoid playing without emblem - Ideal item holders: Caitlyn, Zed, Ahri, Lucian, Jhin - 9 True Damage still very strong - Play around flex cheap, efficient traits like Superfan, KDA, etc. [Other Rerolls] - 8 Bit Corki - Superfan Gnar - TD Senna - The undiscovered Twin Terror comps (too new to know) -- Last thoughts: That should cover 95%+ of the meta. Some of this is very subject to change, especially stuff like how to optimize Karthus and rerolls. There may be some other things I'm not including but that's inevitable with patch evolution. I expect lots of Twin Terror variants to be viable. One bonus idea people are clamoring about is Twin Terror Lulu. Everyone hated on Caitlyn but I think she's alright. Most people are not buying her enough in pinch spots. Our mobalytics tier list is literally being updated and debated as I type this up, so it may look different even tomorrow vs the next day. If you made it this far, thanks to reading and good luck on the patch!
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Friends are like prismatic augments You can easily recognize the good ones
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Turned 29 today and someone still mistook me for someone they saw on their university campus Hell yeah, let’s go Asian genes
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Replying to @DisguisedToast
They knead to fix this now or compensate you, it’s the yeast they can do
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The one true Hearthstone killer was staring us in the face all along
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35 today 🎉 First half of my 30s was the best 5 years of my life Next 5 will be even better
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The truth of working in esports
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Sadge
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I DID THE THING
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age 18 injury reason: failed a cool snowboarding jump age 24 injury reason: missing a dynamic rock climbing move and falling from 15 feet age 30 injury reason: i slept on my neck weird last night
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no, get over yourselves can we stop asking this question now please?
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Saw this on reddit rofl
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Replying to @DisguisedToast
Classy move. Sorry some vocal losers ruined what normally is a fun time for everyone. They don’t speak for everyone. You still have legions of HS fans and you’re welcome back anytime.
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New 1-cost reroll comp making waves -- Reroll Scholar Zoe Zoe BIS: Blue Buff + Nashors + AP Tank either Poppy or Lillia (stats say its close) Leftover AP items on Ryze or Ahri 3 if you hit Always Arcana Charm Ahri Always 4 scholar S-tier with Spellblades augment
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Milk (defendant) and Bebe (prosecutor) finally meet!
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Replying to @HugS86
Some of y’all ultimate players have no arthritis with full range of motion in your hands and it shows
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"Why don't hearthstone players show emotion? It's so boring to watch robots" GM player loses the most important match of their career in an intense 5 game series and rage quits at the end "SO DISRESPECTFUL I CAN'T BELIEVE HE WOULD DO THAT THX FOR RUINING THE FINALS"
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2018 is a good year to break into HS casting. Amount of work has doubled + talent pool is same size since 2015. Pros - higher EV than competing - mentioned in a reddit comment once per quarter Cons - ability to spot lethals will drop 50%+ - you‘re less popular than Kibler’s dog
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been learning falcon lately and landed the sacred combo for the first time melee is too sick
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found some sick k3 merch
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Blizzard gave 5 codes for the Descent of Dragons $50 pre-order bundle - 60 packs - special card back - early access to Battlegrounds I'll send it to 5 followers who also follow the other BlizzCon casters @coL_Sottle @HunteraceHS @justsaiyanHS @GO_Gallon Reply here when done
Hearthstone Battlegrounds, our new auto-battler mode, drops into early access in just over 12 hours! Who's playing it tomorrow at 10am PT!?
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going to tell my kids this was kolento
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