Oct 26 - Nov 1
2026
Playing
Riftbound · MapleStory Classic · League of Legends · VALORANT · Deadlock · Harmonies
In Riftbound I think I am gonna play Kai'Sa this set, but it's been a while since I've been into constructed. I had a nasty matchup into a Vex at Nexus Night this week, but I think I need to learn how to play slower instead of aggro. I blame being a Lillia player recently.
No game has made me feel my age more than VALORANT - I used to play at a reasonable level (Gold), but now I just can't seem to even break even in K/DA in TDM or Swiftplay. Not sure if it's matchmaking or me.
I had a good session playing Harmonies with some friends this weekend - I have pretty much come to the conclusion that TCGs and board games are better for the brain than video games, but I'm not sure what that says about how deeply I'm thinking about improving at League, etc.
Watching
League of Legends World Championship · Descendants of the Sun · Doctor X · The Apothecary Diaries
It's a real joy to still be able to watch a few of the players I worked with compete at Worlds - namely Dhokla and Jojopyun. They, and a handful of players and coaches still in the LCS, are the remaining tie I still have to the team-side esports days.
I rewatched Descendants of the Sun on a whim because I needed background while grinding MapleStory, haha. And it's one of my favorite roles for Kim Jiwon, who's in Doctor X right now.
Listening
The Guardian's Football Weekly · The Dive · Deconstructor of Fun
Consuming Worlds content makes me realize how much I both miss and don't miss experiencing esports punditry as a part of my job.
Working on
This website · World of Warcraft tools · My job search
Learnings
I can't decide whether trying to be sly in Fantasy Premier League has helped me or hurt me more this year. This season is pretty annoying because there has never been more of a templated path to success (Arsenal/Brighton/Chelsea). I'm glad to be playing fantasy basketball this year.
A mentor of mine was asked by some young people if there was any point in saving money since AI might destroy us all. My mentor said probably not - it's pretty cooked. Time to hit the casino indeed.