"Why you do what you do, and how you do it"
A personal blog about my martial arts and fighting game practice, how the motivation to learn a skill changes how you practice that skill, and what I'm cooking (literally) these days.
www.patreon.com/posts/why-yo...
"Checking in on the whole FGC writing thing"
It's been two months since the layoff and I've been writing almost every day. This one is mostly about returning to the craft of writing, and looking at the economics of writing in a video-driven world.
www.patreon.com/posts/checki...
"The C stands for Consumer"
On the new(ish) wave of consumerism in fighting games, how the tone of the conversation has changed, and tips on avoiding tourist traps. Another reminder that talking about fighting games and playing them are two separate hobbies.
www.patreon.com/posts/c-stan...
"On Saudi boycotts in fighting games, and building alternative FGCs"
I wrote about the increased Saudi investment in Capcom, the differences between personal and organized boycotts, and how we might be able to learn from other entertainment-based communities.
www.patreon.com/posts/153198...
KoF is so sick
this bill is legitimately a three-alarm fire. if they manage to define trans existence as explicit then there is nothing stopping them from genocide. i need every single cis person talking about this, calling their reps, getting out in the streets.
![Ludovic [center] poses with a group of friends at the Combo Breaker fighting game tournament](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:66c5dzsjoocyuwls45m4is7x/bafkreid3dcieirytrgbt4wwd7zilqivb4cf5kkpuzbhdiir4qymxnktygm)
Ludovic [center] poses with a group of friends at the Combo Breaker fighting game tournament
After fighting game community member Ludovic Mbock was arrested by ICE, his family and friends have been working non-stop to bring him home
aftermath.site/ice-ludovic-mb...
The article briefly mentions it, but personally I don't care what Lud's status was. Every post about his situation has wriggling weirdos underneath asking about it & I reject the xenophobic premise of their question. Immigrants are a positive good and Lud should be celebrated, safe, & protected
Absolutely do NOT give your ID or face scan on Discord. It's even worse than expected. Apparently due to people bypassing current systems, they're switching to "persona" which is funded by fucking Peter Thiel.
🪽ANGEL ARCADE #1: MIRACLE 🪽
It's soft launch day for my new comic series! This isn't a sports story about winning, but a collection of cherished memories, observations, myths, and celebrations of the "community" aspect of "fighting game community."
#angelarcade
when you play guilty gear you have to be one of these two people. i dont make the rules.
Congratulations to your Top 8 King of Fighters XV at #FFXVIII2026!
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🏅PITERERNANDIS
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🏅KoferoHonesto
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📸: @helloitsli.bsky.social
You've got a little something on your... no, nevermind.
#indouhikaru #光が死んだ夏 #thesummerhikarudied #tshd
Bracket jam
youtu.be/tmSLRvYSNHs?...
"Offline magic isn't just about the game"
On the magic that happens with offline fighting games, and finding ways to organize online community to bring some of it back. Shoutouts to Johnny Chess.
www.patreon.com/posts/offlin...
"On protagonist myths, killing your joy, and why I still compete in fighting games"
Wrote for a bit about how my time with martial arts helped me frame my continuing journey with fighting games, and why it's better to be a side character instead of a protagonist.
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pro...
I wish it was easier to explain how 'You Must and Will Be A Rock Star At Something' is a promise no one made that's killing your joy
"On Being Mid and Internet Brainworms"
Trying to get back into the writing habit with some lightweight blogging. This one is about treating hobbies as hobbies.
www.patreon.com/posts/147529...
Lau Yagami is the only choice for player of the year and it's not close
Remember folks: if you have any small amount of artistic talent, any sex appeal, or can make your friends laugh, the richest man on earth is crying screaming throwing up because he can’t be you.
“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”
Gee, it's almost as if porn — er, romantasy — can actually be an aid to explore your sexuality and increase sexual satisfaction.
It's almost as if talking about and celebrating sexuality is the solution, not repression and censorship.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...
Spongebob screaming
I LOVE MENS FASHION
I LOVE CHOOSING BETWEEN 2 COLORS OF BOOTCUT JEANS AND 5 PLAID BUTTON UPS
Growth is stupid. Sustainability is where its at. Get on board or get swallowed whole by capitalism.
Stop debating this website's growth potential. I don't care. I'm a digital hermit crab. If it dies, I'll find another shell as I've done a dozen times before.
I'm sorry but we have to retire* the word "gooner". In 2026 I need us all to agree that masturbation is normal and it's not our business how or when anyone else does it.
*Unless being a gooner is a kink thing for you. Live your truth
Snowboard Kids
KoF is so sick
Good shit @uf-silvera.bsky.social
