Happy to announce I’ve been chosen as an @FCBCArmor ambassador 🙂 I’ve been a big fan of these sleeves for a while now and it’s super cool to represent them. If you see me at any events in the Boston area this season, feel free to talk to me if you’d like to try the sleeves out!
Tune in on July 18th for a look at New England's best in the Pitch Black World's Format!
$1000 prize pool on the line, custom prizing, and plenty of glory. Players have been grinding events all season - let's see what they're made of!
🏆 @ak_rogue and I present: THE NEW ENGLAND INVITATIONAL
the top 25 players from New England local events (assessed by my all-powerful spreadsheet)
plus auto-invited players who repped us with both local results and strong major performances
streamed by @AzulGG
July 18th
I’m in disbelief… still desperate to think this is part of an elaborate prank. That seems like something he’d do, right? The truth is, no matter how desperate I am to not believe it, my friend Oliver has passed away.
Oliver was such a unique soul, he had an ability that was unmatched by anyone else I know; to make friends in all corners of the world. Sincere friendship too, not just internet friendships of convenience.
He was one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. His style of self-deprecation was universal. Every media appearance he’s ever done was hilarious, refreshing and unique in a way that only he could bring.
He was a true artist, in every sense of the word. Everything he brought into the world, he brought with his true self. Every time he would come on our show, it would involve weeks of lengthy conversations of planning and brainstorming. Ordinary was never an option. It had to be the best possible appearance. And it always was.
Music and film were his true passions. He produced every music video, every song with every ounce of his soul. He spent every dime to bring his vision to life. He had no use for money beyond what it could do to improve his art. He used to laugh about how he annoyed his label because he was always hitting them up for cash advances for his next big project.
His support team was composed of his childhood friends, proof that he was the type of person that was fiercely loyal to those he loved. The type of genuine person that kept the same friends for life. And he was always adding more and more friends along the way.
He spent the last year traveling the world. Traveling across every inch. Visiting places I would never dream of going. He wanted to know the world and all its people, all the different types of ways people lived, so he could become an even more profound artist. I could see him evolving, growing, maturing, and the essence of what he collected was clear: love, friendship, art. All the things that transcended borders and time. Last we spoke, he was planning to go to Antarctica.
“I totally get it if you can’t but it will be really special and would mean the world if you came through! Would love to see you both.”
That was the last thing he ever said to me. He was having an album release party. We didn’t make it.
Everything he touched was better for it. Every person he met was more whole for it. As a person, I’ve lost a dear friend and collaborator. But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us. His light is now extinguished and my life, and the world, is darker for it.
I hope I can be more like Oliver Tree when I grow up. Bon voyage, my friend. See you on the other side. Life goes on and on and on without you.
23rd at Indianapolis Regionals w/ CLEFAIRY
I was crashing out this week and almost didn't play the deck... really glad I did 😃👍
S/O @endgametcg for the amazing sleeves
Fade a decklist photo because thanks @pokehawkeye. I don’t know how to play this game but let’s get flippy. Had some pretty interesting games (interesting is used loosely). I think Europe and the Netherlands is a beautifully quaint place. Must win.
159th at Los Angeles Regionals! Sadly couldn’t get further, so unlucky!!!
Shoutout to @FishNugget4 for the list and @sammyg123@embfam24@ak_rogue@Alloutblitzle and the rest of the Boston crew for the support! Love everyone!!!
Will do better at naic….
Cup win today with Dedenne Pult! Dedenne carried the team, no contest. Announced sonar nearly 20 times today! GGs as always to my opponents! +50CP +The GOATED champion mat #PlayPokemon
Top 64 in Prague with PultNoir after 8-1 start 😅
Threw round 10 and got punished by Pokémon gods. I am NOT clutch!
Bittersweet moment as it might be my last major event for a while
Prague is a stunning location and it was great meeting EU players, even if their meta is wack!
@Celios_Network I really hate that you get reset so far back down every time. It's obviously a little better now that they at least bring you to great ball. But I dread having to get back to arceus every month.
@IchBinQL@Ian__Robb@FCBCArmor I swapped a lillies for cipher and a passimian for a trumpet. Cipher just felt better and I didn’t have any match ups I was worried about to keep passimian.
Won a challenge today with 58 of 60 cards from @Ian__Robb’s bolt(?) list. This deck gets to set up and play most games which kind of feels like its biggest strength. Shout out to @FCBCArmor.