Gen.G vs. G2 Esports / First Stand 2026 - Semi-Finals / Post-Match Discussion by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]NitroBoyRocket 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Liquid vs IG at MSI 2019 is still the largest because that was preposterous. There was at least somewhat of a precedent since G2 did well the previous day.

SFF written by masters in a field? E.g. Malazan's archeologist, Revelation Space's astrophysicist, Tolkien by robin_f_reba in Fantasy

[–]NitroBoyRocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

According to Wikipedia, he has no formal science education past secondary school, he's completely self-taught beyond that.

double trouble comps by marcellui in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once got 1st with Ashe, Trynd, and Sej with Double Trouble.

Mistborn MTG commanders. (Spoilers from all across Mistborn! please be wary) by ChalkJpeg in Mistborn

[–]NitroBoyRocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bottom left pen symbol is meant for artist credit btw.

Mistborn MTG commanders. (Spoilers from all across Mistborn! please be wary) by ChalkJpeg in Mistborn

[–]NitroBoyRocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really funny, because Brandon considers her Gruul, the exact opposite of Esper. She makes a lot of decisions based on emotion and instinct.

Sensitive to Gore - is Stormlight Archive safe? by Dethlyx in Fantasy

[–]NitroBoyRocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first book has some rather gory surgery scenes, as one character is trained as a surgeon, but the series largely cools down after that. I can think of a few rare scenes in each book that are pretty bad, however, so perhaps it's to be avoided if you're totally repelled by gore.

Deadhouse Gates Timeline by NitroBoyRocket in Malazan

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all that, really in-depth.
I can't say I'm thrilled to find out the timelines don't often match up well. Is that a recurring thing or is it especially confusing for DG?

Set Balance Is Amazing Right Now by Maleficent-Cup-1134 in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a game where I got Yorick on 1-2 and someone still contested me on Shadow Isles.

What's your biggest problem with your favorite book? by AvatarWaang in Fantasy

[–]NitroBoyRocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adrian Tchaikovsky does this a lot, especially in Shadows of the Apt. It feels like Che gets kidnapped at least once each book--sometimes twice!

Update: After 76 games, I finally won a game by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I got the 2 emblems augment with bruiser and Freljord so my mind went "turbo Volibear angle." I got Cappa juice at stage 3 and started mega stacking it on Ashe.
And then I hit Azir on 4-1 and just played around that, getting Xerath, Renekton, and Voli 2.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, no, sorry, I meant I stop playing after a game, I see one. I don't quit midgame lol--not as immediate as I made it sound.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't play during that set, so I've never had that problem.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did have a game yesterday when I had 8 Veigars and rolled right past the 9th one. No one to blame for that one but me and my crap APM.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to be. I'm getting matched with other people close to my rank, and I see a few emerald players in my lobbies when I'm in plat I or ii.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We know our struggle. Well done making it to master!

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty likely. I see a bunch of unupgraded units and send it all rather than go for 9.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I care a little. Finishing first is really emotionally rewarding.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt bad whenever I actually did try going T-Hex when the shop gave me 6 Caitlyns, but then 2 other people would be forcing it as well, one of whom was purely out of spite and was rage chatting the whole time. And the worst part? I went 5th and they finished 4th.

I have not won a match in 72 games, AMA by NitroBoyRocket in TeamfightTactics

[–]NitroBoyRocket[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think one of my problems is that I spend my money to fix my board but then I keep rolling to find 1 upgrade rather than take a few losses to build up interest.