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Alan spent several months basically running a protection racket telling TOs including BTS "it'd be a shame if your event got shutdown for being unlicensed" in an effort to scare them into signing onto the Cup.
BTS will absolutely never participate in a circuit led by Alan.
The upcoming Smash World Tour Championships and the entirety of the 2023 Smash World Tour must be cancelled.
Full Story: medium.com/@smashworldtour/s…
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If you work for a production company, esports org, or other group that is hiring, please consider hiring from our amazing team. I can personally vouch for each and every one of them.
I'll continue updating this list as our people consent.
bts.gg/ourteam
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alan outing himself as mafia and then promising not to kill anyone next night if we just all go to sleep was not on my 2022 Smash bingo card
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VGBC has been a pillar of the Smash community for over a decade, and as a fellow TO, it's absolutely gut-wrenching to see the SWT get rug-pulled basically a week before their biggest event ever.
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The damage is enormous and we urge Nintendo to listen to the community and re-evaluate their relationship with the Panda Cup and Alan going forward.
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From Fly/S4 ditching the team 8 hours before Supermajor, to being ranked 18 out of 18 by Teamliquid, to taking down their former teammates in dominating fashion, to grinding out the BO5 from down 2-3.
Truly best TI ever. A fairytale ending for the ones who never gave up #TI8
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What is missing from this statement is any mention of Alan divesting his interest in the company
My understanding is Alan owns Panda and basically controls the company.
At first blush, this just sounds like damage control and a desperate attempt at grabbing a life raft
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I am very sad to report that we just ordered the deletion of all BTS Twitch VODs, highlights and clips dating back to 2012.
So many memories. RIP Fistful of Tangoes, G-1 league, original DOTA / Smash / RL / CSGO Summits, 8 years of TI hubs, and so much more. We hardly knew ye 😭
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Classic @LudwigAhgren
You may be thinking this is staged... I can promise you it was not.
This is a clip from our meeting recorder <24 hours out from an announcement months in the making.
But this game is worth the wait and we can't wait to share it with you all soon❤️
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personally a terrible and sad day for me, and i know for much of the team here at BTS. we won't be producing a DPC league next year, and honestly it's unclear if we'll be doing any DOTA content at all moving forward. such an amazing game and community that has given me everything
out not with a bang but a whimper
no idea what the future holds but thanks for everything all these years, love you all always
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One day last fall, @LudwigAhgren jumped into a call and told me he wanted to blow everything up and turn offbrand into a worker cooperative.
This came right on the heels of closing BTS, launching 2 new companies at offbrand, and diving headlong into a gauntlet of events...
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Yeah, I can confirm their statement about our experience with Panda is accurate, we reviewed it in advance.
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If Nintendo is truly concerned about the health/safety of the Smash community, they shouldn't be tying their boat to a backroom bully, let alone doubling down on Alan/Panda Cup.
The Smash community has called out Alan for his conduct behind closed doors with a unified voice.
Nintendo has issued a full statement on why it declined to grant Smash World Tour a license to operate third-party Super Smash Bros. tournament. ign.com/articles/nintendo-is…
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Excited to announce I'm joining OFFBRAND as COO alongside @missing_data as Chief Content Officer.
We’re launching a new vertical, OFFBRAND Productions.
Led by @LDeeep & @missing_data
Crewed by ex-Beyond the Summit staff
Operating out of the former BTS studios
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Recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct have come out against Toby. We believe them. We won't be working with him in the future.
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Bus Yan @TNCPredator ! First major of 2019-2020 goes to SEA and basically guarantees they'll be at #TI10
Also thanks for making sure Morph Shaker gets nerfed into the ground 😂 #MDLChengdu
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.@DendiBoss is such a good guy, we really are blessed to have him in the @DOTA2 community ❤️
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Last July, I went to sleep feeling great and woke up to my lower back in utter agony. Life was torture. I couldn't even put on socks for weeks.
After an ER visit and a year of doctors, tests, & rehab, I'm back to lifting pain free. Long way to go but proud of how far I've come
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to be clear we aren't entitled to shit, production gigs are earned not given, and it's completely fine that we weren't the choice, there's plenty of other great options
what hurts is the (lack of) communication & acknowledgement and the way the news was delivered after 10 years
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out not with a bang but a whimper
no idea what the future holds but thanks for everything all these years, love you all always
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Man, it really hit me yesterday. Walking out of the studio & seeing this wall, knowing it was truly the last time.
Thanks so much to everyone who was a part of these last 12 years. From BTS to OB, we made magic together. This wall may disappear, but the memories will live on❤️
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FYI, I'm taking a break from working DOTA events for the rest of 2017 to focus on my personal health and spend more time with my family.
<3
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The only time I've seen @Hot_Bid yell at anyone the way Alan describes is when he is mafia in a LITERAL GAME of mafia.
It's impossible for me to take anything Alan says seriously when faced with such an extreme claim that as far as I can tell literally nobody has corroborated.
Hard to taking this 32 pager seriously, but since I was called out, I'll respond in a thread.
Here's me talking to Alan about how running to Nintendo and banging on doors about broadcast rights is potentially an existential threat to the entire scene (cut off in his screenshot):
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thanks for watching Worlds Greatest
proud of this crew, it was bumpy but we learned a lot and finished strong ❤️
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6 months of work in the making
Hope you all are enjoying the show 🥰
HE’S HERE!!
We’re live with the very first episode of JUICED on twitch.tv/xQc
Thank you so much to @Fansly for their support on the show! #FanslyPartner
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If you ever wondered why there aren't more women in DOTA, this is a perfect case in point right here.
This is gross and the cavalier responses getting upvoted on Reddit are as well.
The DPC host saw off the table leg in response to the community's demand teddit.net/comments/lxjs9p #dota2
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Nobody is getting canceled just because someone wrote a bad tweet about them.
There is a process even if you don't see it.
That process NEEDS to be confidential and safe for the protection of the survivors coming forward.
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cs_summit is over. Nearly 1 year of planning & 18 years of love for the game poured into this event.
<3 you all
piped.video/watch?v=i505cxP_…
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On Beyond the Summit in 2019: beyondthesummit.tv/2019/
Seven years ago, on a quiet and snowy night in Philadelphia, I cast my first DOTA game ever...
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Our family dog Bella passed away suddenly just 2 days ago.
She was running around playing one day, then the next she was suddenly gone. Don't forget to tell your pups you love them for me.
At least all dogs go to heaven right? 😥
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My cousin Tyler died in a tragic head on collision two days ago. He leaves behind his wife and newborn 7 month old daughter.
We were best friends growing up, and I can't believe he's gone.
Hug your loved ones for me tonight, because you never know when it might be your last.
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(This was necessary to ensure we don't get banned for DMCA violations due to recent changes by Twitch. We literally had over 50,000 vods across all our channels, screening them individually would not have been feasible and there are no tools to automate the process sadly).
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Today @TSM_Leffen gave my pupper Stella (and @aidencalvin 🤣 a bath with over 15,000 people watching!
I don't think we've ever done more wholesome content, nor have I ever loved my job more.
It’s bath time for Stella, thanks to @TSM_Leffen 🧼 🐶
Tune into #SmashSummit 9, you won’t wanna miss this 🥺
📺 twitch.tv/btssmash
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i feel fucking sick to my stomach reading this
this is not okay
none of this is fucking okay
About Grant. (CW: sexual assault, being drugged)
Read: tl.gd/n_1sr9kud
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30 million reasons for @dota2 fans to celebrate in August 2019
I just hope we have a reason to care again before August 2020
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A day late and a dollar short, but better late than never @DOTA2 ...
I see this going one of two ways.
1. Valve brings back 2012-2014 era direct financial support for 3rd party events (crowdfunding cosmetics anyone?)
This could herald a new renaissance for the grassroots scene
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The incessant vitriol/toxicity from a vocal minority of Dota fans is a major factor in why I ultimately stepped back from casting. It was beyond emotionally exhausting and downright traumatic for me, & what I dealt with is just a fraction of what women face every day in our scene
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2020 was rough, but hey at least the gains have been good
Weight: 235 -> 200 lbs
Hair: #2 -> #1 (clippers)
Bench: 95 -> 190 (x20)
Squat: 95 -> 205 (x25)
Deadlift: 135 -> 305 (x5)
Overhead Press: 45 -> 125 (x20)
Row: 95 -> 185 (x20)
Pullups: 0 -> 2
Run: 0 -> 5 miles (3x/wk)
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Thanks to Valve for having me for the Allstar match and @winterdota for carrying me as usual! Just like old times.
Very rusty, but it was so much fun to be back in the arena today. I do miss it.
Hope you guys had a blast! #TI8
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Rest in peace and thanks for the wonderful memories Dunoo. Legend forever
far, far too young, life is really cruel sometimes 😭
Today is a day of great loss - an icon in Filipino casting that everyone has heard in-game, Aldrin Paulo "Dunoo" Pangan @iamdunoo has passed away. Dunoo's voice and call outs will always ring true to Dota fans everywhere, and his passing is a great loss for everyone.
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It is OK for you to have doubts about evidence or claims and to discuss them respectfully.
It is NOT OK to harass or retraumatize the women who are sharing these harrowing accounts.
Please, I beg you, show some kindness and human decency to people who have already suffered.
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.@Jerma985's Christmas Special was an absolute blast and a dope way to cap off 2022.
Probably the most unique and creative show BTS has ever done & we pulled it off in only ~3.5 weeks!
Proud of our team. Thanks to Jerma & Offbrand for being great to work with. See ya in 2023❤️
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For me, @follow2gd was hilarious this event. 0 issues with the joke he made at my expense, frankly thought he was brilliant. Sad situation.
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FIRST GAME 5 IN 5 YEARS
LET'S HOPE IT EXCEEDS THE TI3 MEMORIES
#TI8
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❤ to all the Smashers affected by today's news
In light of today's SWT news, we are re-opening bracket registration for Mainstage until 6 PM PST (9 PM EST) TOMORROW, 11/30.
All venue fees received between now and the deadline will be paid to SWT.
REGISTRATION: start.gg/tournament/mainstag…
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daily reminder that anyone who blames video games for mass shootings is a dumb fucking twat
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Gotta say, we've done three @DOTA2 Summits and this one blew them all away.
The Smash players were absolutely amazing all event long <3
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What was once Ludwig's showerthought is now our thrilling new reality.
After the whirlwind of the last 24 hours, I am utterly exhausted, yet more optimistic than ever about offbrand's future.
Immensely proud of our scrappy little band of misfits. Time to go make some waves <3
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Truly some of the best people I've ever had the honor of working with.
Every single person here is incredibly talented, passionate, and kind.
Any team would be lucky to have them.
I vouch for them all and am here to speak to their character and ability for anyone hiring.
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History was made today! Congratulations to @OGesports.
We couldnt ask for a more inspiring first two-time champion in @DOTA2 ❤
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MFW we have a great 30 minute panel to open the event and find out stream was offline the whole time
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People I trust have informed me that Reddit mods have investigated and confirmed this is true.
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First event in the books for the new OFFBRAND team. Y'all were amazing.
Connor is an absolute gem, truly honored to support him in such a great cause. He really cares, and it showed tonight.
So proud of what we pulled off together 🥳
$329,401 RAISED FOR @IDFCommunity 🎉
A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, bid, and tuned into the @CDawgVa Charity Auction! 👏
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Why is this BSJ hatejerk the #1 thread on r/dota2?
I went back and re-listened to the cast, and honestly it doesn't sound any more 'biased' than many of the late night casts I've done with the very same analysts being praised as 'better than' in this thread.
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@OGesports is too good
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Secret just withdrew from the Summit 6. 8th slot will now be decided via qualifier. Details soon!
I guess you could say the Secret is OUT!
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Tomorrow we release our very first game as a publisher!
Crazy to think we have built offbrand games from an idea to now shipping our first title in less than a year. Nervous, excited, and most of all READY to share Aether's labor of love with the world.
Hope you all enjoy❤️
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Jokes aside, Ludwig is fighting for what he believes is best for the game and ultimately I do believe the product will be better for it.
We're very lucky to have him and @PirateSoftware going the extra mile to help the developers we work with succeed.
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Still, my favorite moments of this Major will forever revolve around @SGe_sports and their miracle run here in Kiev.
VIVA BRASIIIIIIIIIIIL!
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This Christmas, I got the best present: quality time with my Mom.
Her spirit & courage facing cancer inspires me.
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After reading Alan's blog and piecing it together with everything else I know, here is my TLDR of what I believe happened:
Alan sold a Smash circuit to Nintendo without actually getting buy-in from the vast majority of tentpole Smash events.
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LGD T1 WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS GAME
WELCOME TO BUYBACK CITY LOL #TI10
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So concludes my #MDLChengdu! Hope you guys enjoyed the show and the casting!
Big thanks to @tsunami643 @Foggeddota @BTSGoDz who did a great job carrying me 😁
Now let's get ready for a hopefully epic Grand Finals with TNC vs VG (BO5)!
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Lmao well it was a good run America
We'll always have football basketball Nascar and baseball
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Best #Summit we've ever had by far!
Shoutout to the players for stepping it up big time and being so eager to cast / participate! <3
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can't believe it's been 10 years, been the experience of a lifetime and would never change a single thing, but it is beyond disappointing to see all the sacrifice, love and support of so many people who gave their all cast aside like it never even mattered
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Congratulations @TeamLiquid! @LiquidGh_ I still remember our talk in Moscow you loveable bastard you actually did it! #TI7
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