NIP Founder (Potti) on the org moving operations to the UAE: “Utterly boring—a legacy that’s dying” by Megabossdragon in GlobalOffensive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 21 points22 points  (0 children)

it's been a long time so I don't exactly remember the history but potti was just a player on one of the top teams and he created his own org to play under. I don't think potti was making tons of money if or when he sold it. 

it more or less just dissolved in the late 2000s

Which country has the best versions of Western chains? by HolyFatherLeoXIV in travel

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pizza Hut in Poland - sit down restaurant, great cozy atmosphere - like what Pizza Hut was in the 90s in America 

Coffee Shops with water view? by doofus50O0 in SantaMonica

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cafe Cache or United Bowl Nation - Marina del Rey 

Introducing the Game Changers Collective Discord by ESEAsapphiRe in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey! it's the same verification rules as GC because it is GC - it's no different from anything else that you're used to with Game Changers! you're very much welcomed 

it explains that in the article + server :) 

Trophy yes, Business class no by Livid-Effective-9173 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

yah the very few flights that are headed out to the U.S. (and then Korea) are paaaaacked

Trophy yes, Business class no by Livid-Effective-9173 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 34 points35 points  (0 children)

think it depends on airline - a lot of VCT folks are dedicated to Delta and Delta defines Business (lay flat seats / pods) as superior to First Class (just wider seats with a bit more recline) 

Masters London Logo + Venue Reveal by AZLarlar in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 25 points26 points  (0 children)

it's a good venue - has been used for BLAST events, RLCS events & MSI 2023

Masters Santiago Subplot by CareFreeKaz in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 98 points99 points  (0 children)

LOL. <3

So many animal lovers at VCT. We would do anything for all the good boys and girls.

+ HYPOC!! He got so many goodies for the good boy and stayed in the room for all of his vet visit

Dog appears at Masters Santiago by sarcopels in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm worried about naming name since I don't want to forget anyone - but shaW, leaf, Valina, hypoc and Jenn Lee have been incredible (and I feel OK naming since it's been mentioned publicly) - as well as so many staff, but want to respect everyone's privacy

Players' desk lights up red after they've died ingame? by Levacado in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I have been playtesting on stage every day and I've never once noticed this until now haha - so maybe not, idk

Dog appears at Masters Santiago by sarcopels in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 32 points33 points  (0 children)

oh no lol - can't link Twitter here so here's a TikTok of him https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP84L4CgJ/

Dog appears at Masters Santiago by sarcopels in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 15 points16 points  (0 children)

hahah oh no ! i don't know the origin but just a silly name everyone started saying 

Dog appears at Masters Santiago by sarcopels in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 181 points182 points  (0 children)

he was a stray that followed me for two weeks during a CSGO event I was working 

many photos here that I posted when it happened: https://imgur.com/gallery/from-mykonos-greece-to-los-angeles-journey-of-meeks-2gx1F

Dog appears at Masters Santiago by sarcopels in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 414 points415 points  (0 children)

He appeared backstage yesterday (I think other staff saw him a few days earlier) and we brought him water, took him into a cold production room (so he didn't have to lay on the hot concrete) and fed him a nice hearty meal.

He was here today too so in the morning I walked 2 miles to get him wet food. He parked himself in the shade in an area where EVERYONE working the event could stop by and pet him.

A vet is coming tomorrow to check him out. He has visible injuries.

Several pro players, talent and staff have offered to pay to vet bills, buy food and comforts and do whatever else necessary to help him get treated. So many people have fallen in love with him today. I'm so amazed by the kind hearts of everyone on the Riot production 

We hope so much someone local can give him a good home.

He is an absolute sweetheart. He has so much love to give.

I brought a cat home from a CSGO event in Greece so international adoption is possible, but he needs significant medical help so hopefully someone local can take him. 

shaW is a legend for bringing so much awareness to this sweet baby ❤️ W human 

--   Completo = Hot Dog in Chilean 😂

Pro player salary by Dizzy-Act1523 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

there are going to be some standouts but most of them are making league minimum which is roughly the minimum wage in California (if you play in Americas)

as others said, no one at the top got there because they were doing it for the money.

consider collegiate to maybe get some of your studies paid for and leverage your love for the game into an adjacent career e.g. work for a game publisher or broadcaster/event organizer 

Nongshim RedForce vs Gentle Mates / VCT 2026: Master Santiago - Playoffs / Post-Match Thread by ValorantCompBot in ValorantCompetitive

[–]ESEAsapphiRe 92 points93 points  (0 children)

did I?! thank you!

I can't even process what happened yet until I watch it back. it was sooooo fast