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[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

First of all, the #TFTVegasOpen was such an awesome experience, and it's been difficult to put words to it. Having the opportunity to reflect on the weekend, I wanted to share (primarily for my own sake) what the TVO has meant to me.

TW: suicide

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@CLE_TFT gonna have to expand our fantasy football league soon…congrats!! 💙

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

9 street demon ✅
6 ox force ✅
did not win a single scrim in the last week ✅
W frenn ✅

[Dot @DOT_tft]

Made it through EWC open quals dropping only one game.
Feels great to have a redemption from last EWC barely not making it, shout out the goat teammates @Surperiority Emzeeshady @JesusTeemo #KRAMBERRIESONTOP

[Compete TFT @CompeteTFT]

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:

➡️ https://t.co/rHlYhK94LW

[BrosephTFT @BrosephTft]

Item stats are out for Set 14! Every PBE cycle, I'm surprised by the number of people who don't know where to find item stats, even challenger players. Here's exactly how to get items stats for Set 14 (and how a challenger player interprets them) 🧵//

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

ball dont lie G G !

[Dishsoap @Dishsoaptft]

I WON WORLDS AGAIN WTF

[VIT prestivent @Prestivent]

https://t.co/nFrfClBW98 ...?

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@krxmsey @BrosephTft @dehua123 and what might that be. 😭

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

peaksplosi drinks monster for the first time

[Rainplosion @Rainplosion_]

Finished TC2 at 9th overall

I played my heart out today to fight for a worlds QP slot
Don't think I've ever tried harder in a tournament lmao

Happy with how I played, but guaranteed worlds slot was not in the cards today

Back in 2 weeks for regionals

[Rainplosion @Rainplosion_]

Barely made it in!

Played so bad game 2/3, and barely clutched it up last 2 games

If my sims are accurate I think I'm guaranteed regionals

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

you can pull of your own nico harrison and give away a top 3 player in wasianiverson in exchange for an aging robinsongz PogBones

[Dinodan @itsDinodan]

Been working on an exciting project for the past few weeks that I'm ready to share for testing: Fantasy TFT! (link in replies)

You can create leagues, draft players, set your lineups, make trades and compete with your friends based on real tournament results!

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@kayndrew1 @dehua123 @itsDinodan @lilkahunatft thats ninja to you buddy

[Rainplosion @Rainplosion_]

LMAO is MetaTFT just paying for Macao sponsorships with stats instead of cash???

[BrosephTFT @BrosephTft]

Augments stats (particularly through the explorer) can give a player information/experience that only 1000 games could.

There's unironically no way to prevent this from happening, and this represents a serious threat to competitive integrity.

Disappointing.

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@DOT_tft DAILY at 2:00 p.m. and sometimes again around 8:00 p.m. I only play Bard and am sitting around 850k mastery points. Sometimes I'll play CS:GO with my friends. My Summoner Name on League is "Stunned By Bard". GG!!

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

i win if you only look at top 4 ^-^

[Flames @Flamesr6s]

WHO WON KRAMBERRIES (and friends) FANTASY TFT DRAFT? TOP 4 make regional finals, scoring is based on QP from Cups 1 & 2

[CLE | Jack Hopkins @CLE_TFT]

🇺🇸 Flamez: The Motivated Underdog Heading into Regionals

The Americas Golden Spatula Cup is just around the corner, and while the TFT scene is packed with big names, there’s one rising star you should keep an eye on— @Flamesr6s. With 148 qualifier points and a spot secured through Tacticians Cup 3, Flamez is about to make waves.

Hooked from Day One

Flamez got into TFT in a way many of us can relate to—a friend recommendation. “My IRL friend started playing a day before me late Set 7, and I was hooked immediately,” he says. That casual start quickly turned into something more serious, especially after he realized how open the competitive scene is.

Stepping into Competitive Play

It didn’t take long for Flamez to start eyeing tournaments. “My first Riot-hosted event was the Mecha Cup in Set 8.5,” he recalls. He’d already been hanging out at the fringe of Challenger, but once he saw how accessible the competitive scene was, he jumped in. Like many rising players, Flamez faced his share of ladder anxiety, but a key mindset shift made all the difference. “I realized there’s no reason I can’t be better than a lot of high-elo players.”

Balancing School and TFT

What makes Flamez’s story even more impressive? He’s balancing TFT with being a fourth-year chemical engineering student at @UCSanDiego. "This is my hardest year of college, but also when I've been the most motivated," Flamez admits. Even though he can’t put in the same hours as full-time players, his drive and a network of top-tier players to bounce ideas off keep him competitive.

A Boost in Set 12

When asked why he’s been performing better in Set 12, Flamez keeps it simple—motivation. "The last couple of months, I’ve been the most motivated since I first hit Challenger," he says. His steady improvement in fundamentals over the past few sets has also been key.

Evolving Playstyle

Over time, Flamez’s playstyle has grown more flexible. "I used to have a flowchart-like approach," he says, referring to committing to specific comps early in the game. Now, his mindset has shifted to focus on specific lines and opportunities instead, improving his early and mid-game.

What’s the Key to Consistency?

For Flamez, mastering the fundamentals is essential. “Understanding the balance of economy, tempo, item economy, and roll timings—those are the core elements of consistency,” he explains. You don’t need to be insanely flexible or memorize every patch to climb, he insists, just nail the basics.

Regionals and Beyond

With regionals looming, Flamez has a clear goal: make it to Worlds. “That’s everyone’s goal,” he says, but he’d be happy with any finish if he feels like he prepped well and gave it his all.

Advice for New Players

For anyone looking to break into the competitive scene, Flamez has some simple but important advice. "Watch a lot of VODs from top players, but avoid streams when you're trying to learn," he suggests. Understanding the decisions of top players is more important than copying their exact moves.

Shoutouts and Inspirations

One of the biggest influences on Flamez’s playstyle was @robinsongz. "I binge-watched Robin’s VODs for three months straight in Set 7 and 7.5, and it helped me hit Challenger in less than four months." While his playstyle has evolved since then, those early VODs laid the groundwork for his competitive mindset.

Flamez’s story is a reminder that talent, motivation, and the right mindset can take you far, even if you’re juggling school and TFT at the same time. Keep an eye on him—regionals are just the beginning.

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@Flamesr6s FRIES -> BAG

[Flames @Flamesr6s]

5th TC3 threw 1 round final lobby by not rolling that cost me 3rd overall but MADE REGIONALS STILL because 2 people qual'd from ladder GGS #KRAMBERRIESONTOP

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@kayndrew1 this u?

[deeekayy @deeekayy4]

@keansTFT beans.