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[Nathan Salcedo @nnnslcd]

"Give a man a meme and he'll make her smile for a day, teach a man to meme and he'll make her smile for a lifetime"

~Nathan Salcedo

[Nathan Salcedo @nnnslcd]

@smilekyth @grentontv @LSXYZ9 Exactly, Ive met so many people who’s first time exposure to riftbound is literally riftatlas.

There’s no elo matchmaking so you could literally just be fighting against actual noobs

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@FreedomRStein @Doowan_ You definitely do, similar to when you still pay deflect to target a mighty fiora victorious even though you’re reducing their might with a smoke screen for example

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@RiftboundReport @joleary Bad card, you won't even be running this against the 2 green meta decks out there.

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@Galibonga @RiftboundReport @nacktcg It’s gonna be a dead card 95% of the time in your hand imo

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@I648I @RiftboundReport Someone would instantly cash those 13 out during the event.

In splits like these everyone would rather just get value outright so it would sell lower than market.

How that card would sell afterwards is the headline

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@I648I @RiftboundReport Ahri not making day 2 yes, but if it splits then that card would sell regardless. Those 13 would cash out

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@SammyAddamss @SeffyrRB @Vouz_X @AikadoLoR A single en garde keeps her alive and youre just down 2 runes

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@SeffyrRB @Vouz_X @AikadoLoR And the 1 good card she received directly addresses that issue on attack.

Irelia is not winning RQs lately but she’s still a top tier legend, it wouldn’t take much support to push her over the edge

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@SeffyrRB @Vouz_X @AikadoLoR Irelia has no issues dealing with this card.

Also just feels like she has no issues dealing with all the cards revealed so far whereas other legends has some clear countered shown

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@CasanovaCasts Tbh you can play this card turn 2 empowered with Renekton. Most decks won’t have 3 energy available by that point of the game.

You’re omega deramped tho

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@Riftvesting @dt123511 How can a company get paid to literally do the grading and miss simple stuff like this

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@onkc1524 @RunesAndRift Straight up just a worse rengar 😔

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@GarlicSniff3r @phungus6 @SamMorrisIam Yeah the idea is cheating turn 1 with 4 energy and using the seal to makeback the lost tempo.

You can essentially do a turn 1 Kaisa/2 Noxus Hopeful turn 1 and still have 4 energy to play with turn 2

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@GarlicSniff3r @phungus6 @SamMorrisIam Why are you not triggering your legend turn 1 if you already have a seal?

Also in your scenario you have 5 total energy in turn 2, not 4.

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@GarlicSniff3r @phungus6 @SamMorrisIam You spend the exact same power turn 1 with a seal play. But your subsequent use of your legend will cost less power with a seal in play.

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@GarlicSniff3r @phungus6 @SamMorrisIam You can still do all of those with seals tho, seals just helps you deramp less

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@MegaMogwai Because Stellacorn shouldn’t have existed 😔

[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

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@BestBattleBun @Spideraxe30 If that’s your takeaway here then you haven’t really played the game at all. Riftbound is one of the most affordable TCG out there right now

[Nathan Salcedo @nnnslcd]

@dogburn55 @rjtriedtotweet This card still gives Irelia +2 regardless of whether they plan to target or not for 1 energy.

Irelia also doesn't really have much issue getting more cards in the game