Starbloom

i spend too much time on this website

[Mortdog @Mortdog]

My time at Riot and on TFT as a Game Designer has come to an end. Just under 10 years, and to be honest I thought it was going to be longer, but sometimes things change.
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I’m so grateful for what I was able to be a small part of, and able to accomplish in the last decade. It’s been a dream career, and I have got to do so much thanks to Riot. Even trying to list it all feels insane what I managed to do in this time. And the crazy 7 years on TFT where I got to design, balance, teach, lead, and more for my job, but then also build a community, stream, cast, go to events…it’s just been amazing. Ending on stuff like the Unlock system and a couple other things…I’m heading out proud.

To everyone I worked with over the years, thank you for letting me be a part of everything we accomplished. I hope I managed to teach you something or bring you joy in some way. I genuinely hope our paths cross again in the future.

To everyone who supported TFT or me over the years, you have no idea what it means to me. I cherish all the moments over the years, and they’ll keep me going. I am so blessed to have been a part of your lives and thank you for letting me bring some fun into your world.
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So…what’s next for me? I’m trying to figure that out.
First off, since I was on sabbatical and am terrible at relaxing/not working, I have been making my own small indie game. I’m about 2 months into development and have already had folks playtesting some early builds. I’d say the game is like 20-30% done, but my goal is to release it as a full game. It’s been fun keeping my skills sharp in a different space, and I hope to share it with you all someday.

Beyond that, I’m keeping my eyes open for other opportunities. I’ve had a few conversations here and there already during my Sabbatical. It’s a brutal industry right now, so I’m taking one day at a time and figuring out what’s next for me, whether it’s working on another studio’s game or even my own thing.

And I’d love to find a space to do some content creation and be able to share my knowledge of game development. But that may take some time to figure out how to do it right.
-------------------------------------------------------Again, thank you for everything these last 10 years. It’s a big change and I’m nervous but hoping it all works out. Until next time, take it easy!
-Mort

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@CodySun seems like LYON heard you

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@jaxonfiles_ makes sense, appreciate it!

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@Barny SivHD lock in

[maddie @madsssagascar]

if someone ran a marathon and someone else drove 26 miles i wouldnt congratulate the driver just because he ended up at the destination

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@BuildXueyi has jelly been watching too much Caedrel

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@Peer_Content I actually read the entire post before seeing the quote retweet… which then after all that finally noticed the purple cow

simply built different

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@kazjiree what do you like to run for e6 Cyrene hyper memes

I’ve tried rmc tribbie hya and rmc cipher hya and a few others, haven’t decided which I like (also putting evey in for stacks but… then it feels like an evey team….)

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@kazjiree @kazjire I was considering picking up eva (potentially with e1 or e2) but likely mostly used outside her elation teams, what’s your take on their performance rn? I do have E6 Cyrene and most other relevant supports, but SW+Sparxie probably occupies YG most of the time

[NRG Ethan @ethanarnold]

I usually don’t tweet about these type of things often, but I’ve been seeing it a lot particularly in Valorant and in the last couple years.

It does not matter how popular, hard working, or talented someone is, there will always be consequences. I don’t know when this idea got lost for so many people over the last couple years, but it was a very well-known thing when I started esports 10 years ago.

Your image as a person is EVERYTHING nowadays, and its astonishing that orgs/peers don’t try to help or train for it especially with the increased use of social media and the influence it has our on life and work.

Basically, don’t be stupid online OR in person, its not that hard 👍

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@JustWeavile I know it’s to follow in game flow, but I think having to click into fight/switch separately would be annoying especially when playing a lot of games or playing fast

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@zaronixx chat, is this real?

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@FlipMeAC oh yea forgot that video shows it, tyty!!

[LosRatones @LosRatoneslol]

It's been a wild journey. 🐀🖤

Thanks for all the love, laughs and support throughout it all.

https://t.co/o2GQvMndRT

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@KomemosIG gotcha, thank you! do you mind sharing your build? having a hard time balancing er/crit/hp (granted i have c2 so that skews hp importance)

[Starbloom @MonoHearted]

@YamatoMebdi amazing job this split, giving the rats a real fighting chance in the LEC

certainly will go down in league history as one of the most legendary projects <3

[LosRatones @LosRatoneslol]

The boys gave it their all, but it wasn't to be.

Thanks for all the support. 🐀🖤