🩵opal🖤

Doctoral Candidate✨👩🏽‍💻 Rider Alum❕OSU ❗️ Gamer 🎮 Reader 📚 she/her 🖤

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

Having to remind myself that love doesn't outweigh the differences in our lives, what we tolerate, and what we want in our futures. It's okay to be sad but good to be aware of the reality.

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

Point being, this sort of initiative gives me hope that I'll be okay in a new place w/o any connections. I just have to try new things and see where they lead. I don't love doing things alone, but it opens up so many opportunities I'd otherwise miss if I needed a companion. (2/2)

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

I submitted my dissertation this week so I took the next day off. I didn't want to just sit around especially since it was perfect weather. I searched for things to do in my area and chose a metro garden park. It was beautiful and (mostly) peaceful. (1/2)

[B/R Football @brfootball]

Spain are the first nation ever to hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time 🤝

[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

[noema 🍯🐝 @VampireNoema]

The 10 lesbians and alex morgan era was so peak

[em @canxawfc]

has anyone seen a good defender i hear the americans are looking 4-1

[Netflix @netflix]

Seven years ago today, the USWNT made history 🏆 🇺🇸 Back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup champions. Four-time world champions. A legacy that continues to inspire.

The next chapter begins next summer. The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is LIVE on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada.

🎨: @emranovic7

[John Pointless @JohnPointless_]

I find it very fitting we all died together

[liv @washspirits]

the #real usa world cup campaign starts next summer don’t worry

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

I didn't watch the host nations play anymore games anyway 🤷🏽‍♀️😭

[🐻‍❄️⁷ @userbfIy]

the girlfriend in the stands is such a lovely detail ha

[MP Arizona☀️🏳️‍🌈💙🌵🐕🐕‍🦺🫂💦🏜🐟🌴🎙🌎🌻♍️🌊 @AzPetrich]

Seems like a good time to remind everyone that the United States Women's National Soccer Team has won 4 World Cups.

[Ben Houselog @benlikessport]

Usually it’s called soccer

But tomorrow night in Seattle, for one day only against Belgium

It’s called Monday Night Football.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.

[NWSLCentel @NWSLCentel]

Folarin Balogun, USMNT striker and team leading goalscorer at the 2026 World Cup, when asked about his favorite player growing up:

“Alex Morgan. I model my game after her, she’s one of the greatest to ever put on the U.S. kit.”

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

Barely stayed awake to watch the Japan game. Worth it.

[Fav ⛧ @Favwontmiss]

There is a massive loophole in the medical system, and it is a patient's absolute best friend. It is the patient portal. When a doctor dismisses your symptoms or refuses a test, you do not have to argue or cry in the exam room. The exam room is designed to put them in a position of power. Instead, you accept it calmly, go home, and use this exact strategy to shift the legal liability right back onto them.

[JB 🐻✨🍉 @JBfromDC89]

how life feels when the team you jumped on the bandwagon for two weeks ago wins the championship in a sport you don’t normally watch

[🩵opal🖤 @opal_noire_]

To the knicks fan I dated in college: I don't know if you're alive, but Knicks in five 🎊