PhantomPaint

[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

[PhantomPaint @Phantom_Paint]

@Simon_Hypixel exploring caves and structures feels good, ofc having more variety in structures would be cool. Abilities sound great, but maybe have them become better the higher your pickaxe tier. Enchants/Modifiers would also be dope!

[Hytale @Hytale]

Hytale Early Access
JANUARY 13, 2026

[Riot Games @riotgames]

After evaluating multiple offers, we’ve reached an agreement to return Hytale to @simon_hypixel, giving this community its best shot at experiencing a revised version of the game. Wishing the team the best of luck for what’s ahead.

[Drew Levin @drewlevin]

https://t.co/Ku080U0fB4

[Mist XG @xgmist]

maybe it's best ending

#ArcaneSeason2 #jinx #ekko #arcanefanart #LeagueOfLegendsFanArt

[Dexerto @Dexerto]

Moo Deng’s popularity has led to a 1600%+ price increase for minion hippos in Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV)

[About Music @AboutMusicYT]

Moo Deng shares that she loves aespa.

[PhantomPaint @Phantom_Paint]

@Sirhaian awesome, thanks for the reply!

[Zavalr @Zavallr]

NOOOOOOO WAAAAAYYYYYY

[Medic @MedicCasts]

Can't wait for June 12th. :)

[Genshin Impact @GenshinImpact]

Arlecchino: Dire Balemoon
Head of the House of the Hearth
#GenshinImpact #GenshinImpact4ꓸ5 #Arlecchino

To this day, Arlecchino still recalls that night when she was first appointed as a Harbinger.
Up the stairs and down the long gallery, with naught to see through the windows but a world of ice and snow without end.
The biting wind wailed loudly, now as mirthful laughter, now as somber farewell—
With a start, Arlecchino came to, the hallucinations of her memory mingling with the sounds of real-life conversation that surrounded her.
The hearthfire burned with vigor, its gentle warmth pervading the room, and its red light glowed on the children's faces, lighting up their innocent, unaffected smiles. If some uninformed passerby were to stumble in at this precise moment, they would surely mistake the scene before them for that of an ordinary, happy family.
But just as Arlecchino raised her steaming cup to take a sip of scalding-hot black tea, the clock began to chime — and within an instant, the laughter and cheer that filled the room were banished. The flames flickered so that for a moment the light faltered, the faces of all present cast in somber expression.
Placing her cup back down, Arlecchino stood up, and in a calm, measured tone, called out several names:
"Chapleau, you're with Lyney. Retrieve the required intelligence. Foltz, you and Filliol are on guard duty. Stay back and tend to the Hearth..."
"Yes, 'Father.'"
Without a redundant syllable, nor a hint of hesitation, they answered as one.
Not long after, the fire had dwindled and the house fallen utterly silent, with nothing to be seen but a single shaft of infiltrating moonlight, peeking through a gap in the curtains upon a cup of gradually cooling tea.

[s @sheepgottalive]

When my favourite philosopher who was born 500+ years ago says something slightly misogynistic in their essay https://t.co/0t5VgAoZLO

[MrBeast @MrBeast]

I’m gonna give 10 random people that repost this and follow me $25,000 for fun (the $250,000 my X video made)

I’ll pick the winners in 72 hours

[Cheezo @CheeseWorldians]

We deserve better.

#minecraft #StopTheMobVote #MinecraftMobVote #MinecraftLive

[Aliona Baranova @alionabaranova1]

oh wow, how could we say no with this many people asking so nicely? #Shadowheart #JenniferEnglish