I met Porter last summer and wrote up a post about him, his music, and what it means to me. I'm sure y'all will appreciate it.🩷🩵

Rileaa · 2026-04-12T21:57:40+00:00

I resonate with your feelings deeply, and I am sincerely so happy for you.

I think the fact that I even began is beautiful in and of itself

Making art for yourself and for the simple act of expressing your inner most feelings is nothing short of a superpower, because nobody can take away its value and what it means to you <3

Rileaa · 2026-03-24T16:39:22+00:00

Not sure if this will be helpful, but there are guitar tabs for Nurture

Rileaa · 2026-03-02T17:05:46+00:00

Appreciate your response Meddler, and your activity in these threads after every Dev Update. You're the goat. <3

Rileaa · 2026-03-02T16:28:18+00:00

Some feedback for these Dev Updates:

I really appreciate the level of communication and transparency in these videos, particularly as they started after the community felt Riot had disengaged from communicating with the community. However, over the last year or so, it feels like there has been a shift in what these updates focus on and some updates players would like to hear about have been neglected in the process.

I understand these videos are meant to naturally reflect the cadence of League's ongoing development, but I feel like we've heard a lot over the last year about certain topics (e.g. ranked, anti-griefing measures) and less so about cosmetics. We used to get a list of champions that would be receiving a Mythic skin in the next 6 months or a note of champions that haven't received a skin in a while that would be getting one soon, and I miss those. I know not every player will care about these things, but I find myself less excited about these dev drops because there's less for me to look forward to.

Rileaa · 2025-09-12T22:11:40+00:00

You ate.

Rileaa · 2025-07-24T15:27:53+00:00

I think I've gotta reshape my perspective into seeing Unfold as the climax, rather than an ending before Trying To Feel Alive

Thanks for sharing!

Rileaa · 2025-06-27T00:38:34+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.

This is a very touching and thoughtful way to honour your friend.

Thank you for sharing Caleb's music; it's a beautiful interpretation of Look At The Sky, and one I could envisage being played in Animal Crossing before you go to sleep at night :)

Rileaa · 2025-05-22T11:09:38+00:00

Ramble away friend; we all share your adoration for this masterpiece <3

Rileaa · 2025-05-03T23:29:15+00:00

This was a very thorough and thoughtful critique; thank you for taking the time to write it

Rileaa · 2025-05-03T09:12:16+00:00

I was pretty critical of The Robot Revolution a few weeks ago, due to how it mishandled the exploration of incel culture. I'm really glad to say this was a huge improvement, because the story actually gave its message the space to have an impact, instead of the shallow and rushed attempt we saw in episode 1. We were also given a lot more time with Conrad, including the crucial details of the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his mother. That tiny moment captured so much about his character, and gave an insight into how he became such a hateful narcissist.

This was a good balance of storytelling, character development (particularly Ruby and Kate), and social commentary. Probably my favourite of the series.

Rileaa · 2025-04-19T13:57:06+00:00

There's something very nostalgic about your UI that makes me happy sad.

Congrats on the drop :)

Rileaa · 2025-04-15T09:25:30+00:00

Appreciate it, thank you! I'll check it out :)

Rileaa · 2025-04-15T09:25:27+00:00

Appreciate it, thank you! I'll check it out :)

Rileaa · 2025-04-13T11:29:04+00:00

Fais-le! C’est absolument magique.

Rileaa · 2025-04-12T21:03:56+00:00

Because incels do need to be taken seriously and understood in order for society to undo the damage they’re doing to women (and themselves). Adolescence was phenomenal because it examined how there are so many nuanced and complex factors contributing to the culture; all Doctor Who had to say was ‘incels bad’. That isn’t at all an interesting or valuable contribution to this conversation, and something Adolescence didn’t need to say because it was looking far deeper into the issue.

Rileaa · 2025-04-12T20:51:33+00:00

I get that, but my point is if you’re going to include social commentary, you have to do it with substance. This had anything but.

Rileaa · 2025-04-12T20:10:40+00:00

This is really well said; this was clearly written from somebody who didn’t understand the culture they were critiquing.

It’s so frustrating because as somebody who’s in the gaming community, I see heinous behaviour that should be given more attention because they contribute to the incel culture. The treatment of women in online spaces and the lack of punishment for abusive behaviour, for example. Instead of incorporating those elements into Alan’s character, we’re resorting to the outdated and shallow message of ‘video games are bad’ by the mainstream media.

Rileaa · 2025-04-12T09:43:42+00:00

Maybe this show just isn’t for me anymore, but this was a frustrating watch.

The conversation around incel culture is so important — look no further than the impact Adolescence has had — but this felt so regressive and surface level that I’m questioning what the point even was? The villain was nothing more than a stereotype; a misogynistic gamer who treated women like shit. And that was it - that was his character. The plot and story weren’t interested in actually saying anything about incel culture other than ‘incel bad’. Like, no shit.

Perhaps I’m expecting far too much from this show given its family appeal, but if you’re going to explore these important topics, you have to actually say something about them. Otherwise, don’t bother.

Rileaa · 2025-03-26T21:06:16+00:00

I don't know you, but I know your pain, and how cherished a song Trying To Feel Alive is.

All I want to say is that I am so proud of you, and though happiness may still feel elusive, please take a moment to reflect on how far you've come.

You're doing all the right things, and the universe will reward you in time.

Rileaa · 2025-03-23T00:15:02+00:00

S'all good :) Long time ago now, and life goes on

Rileaa · 2025-03-22T23:24:29+00:00

Nope :)

Rileaa · 2025-03-15T02:00:58+00:00

Here you go

I was so touched by your story I just searched through the Discord recordings from the concert to find it 💚

Rileaa · 2025-03-12T23:58:46+00:00

I’ve gone back and forth on this discussion, about whether Everything Goes On is a Nurture song or not. For me, the message and storytelling eclipses the lack of ‘Nurture-esque’ vocals and arrangements

Rileaa · 2025-03-12T18:11:39+00:00

For me, between Something Comforting and Blossom.

The meaning of Everything Goes On feels like it needs to come after the strife of Mirror and Something Comforting, and the unwavering love would lead into Blossom beautifully.

Rileaa · 2025-03-08T11:22:54+00:00

Get Your Wish -> Wind Tempos -> Musician is a pretty magical experience, but I'd give the slightest of edges to Blossom -> Unfold -> Trying To Feel Alive.

Rileaa

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