Traveling to Italy and not understanding much of the language is definitely challenging. Thankfully, years of pokemon showdown prepared me for this moment. When I heard someone yell “Porco Dio!!” In public, I immediately knew that means he got rock slide flinched.
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
Edinson Cavani is known for his humility and kindness both on and off the field. Here are some heartwarming moments from his life:
➟ In 2018, he went to a Gucci store to buy a piece of clothing. The employee and manager wanted to give it to him as a gift, but Cavani insisted on paying. The employee said, "Many players from PSG come here, but he is the only one who does something like this. It's a small gesture, but only he has done it. His attitude was very humble."
➟ While playing for Napoli, Cavani befriended a homeless man who used to stand in front of a supermarket to earn money. One day, Cavani invited him to his home for a meal. They became friends, and Cavani even hired him as his butler.
➟ Employees at PSG recall that Cavani would often go to eat with them, not just with his star teammates. He treated everyone equally, always chatting with the cleaning staff, housekeepers, and chefs at the club, considering them as friends.
➟ Despite earning millions of euros annually, when Cavani visits his hometown in Uruguay, he prefers to take the bus for a 6-hour journey, an uncommon choice for someone with his wealth.
➟ He turned down an opportunity to join Juventus, Napoli's biggest rival, out of respect and love for Napoli and its supporters. Cavani proved that, for some players, respect matters more than money and prestige.