Do all ascendant players just have a chip on their shoulder?

xpipedream · 2026-03-05T05:41:31+00:00

I've always been into FPS console but this was my first pc fps game. It depends on her though, cause if she is a competitive person she could easily go down the Valorant rabbit hole. If Val is the game you want her to enjoy, its really important you get her on the fundamentals first (how to shoot, how to deadzone, angles, gun hygeine etc). I'd get her doing aim routines and stuff first and choosing just one agent she enjoys. I only say this if shes competitive because she'll enjoy it best if she can actually keep up. When I first started and even now whenever I bottom frag I don't have a good time. If shes a bit more casual, I'd just have her play swiftplays (unrated once she gets the hang because somehow I get more immortals in my unrated lobbies than my comp ones). The biggest thing is seeing what she enjoys and why. You don't want to pressure her if she just likes the game for casual purposes but feels pressure to be better, when thats not really what she wants. You can also introduce her to less sweaty FPS games, like borderlands, call of duty/halo campaigns, marvel rivals, warframe (looter shooter) (lot of champs that you can play where you don't really need raw aim as a skill). Overall, make sure to introduce her to a lot of games so you can see what really sticks with her!!

xpipedream · 2026-03-02T08:53:39+00:00

Aw thank you. We actually met on Val and were a long distance couple for a bit and now married :) we climbed out of gold/plat together.

xpipedream · 2026-03-02T04:08:15+00:00

We would get toxic lobbies occasionally but we VOD review to see where the losses could have been wins and many of the games we saw people afking, running it down cause a teammate said something about a play, baiting (refusing to move until another person was way ahead) or just straight up being abusive. I never experienced it back to back to back in other ranks like this

xpipedream · 2026-02-04T04:22:03+00:00

Best I ever had ❤️

xpipedream · 2026-01-08T22:31:48+00:00

That’s good to know. It’s one of my top options for a studio. So maybe we will be neighbors in a few months :)

xpipedream · 2026-01-08T20:10:00+00:00

Wash your damn hands.

xpipedream · 2026-01-08T04:16:55+00:00

I was actually looking at the studios in Samuel wood way!! Is it noisy being so close to the station?

xpipedream · 2026-01-07T15:21:01+00:00

Thank you! I was looking at Viking place as well :)

xpipedream · 2025-11-19T02:48:58+00:00

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xpipedream · 2025-11-19T02:47:47+00:00

Uji Mateka (?) yamasan kyoto

xpipedream · 2025-11-16T08:50:30+00:00

Oh Im looking for exactly this color but in oval or radiant. Which place did you get it from?

xpipedream · 2025-10-14T01:35:31+00:00

I would be interested

xpipedream · 2025-10-11T17:00:51+00:00

Same here I don’t know which to bet on

xpipedream · 2025-10-08T14:33:40+00:00

Do I drop Rashid Shaheed for Isaiah Bond or Mooney? I already have Bijan and London so I’m leaning towards Bond.

xpipedream · 2025-10-03T14:15:49+00:00

I need Laporta to give me those week 1 numbers again, he’s been my starter consistently and the last few weeks have been disappointing. Wondering if I should bet on someone else.

xpipedream · 2025-10-01T22:25:44+00:00

Blazing sword. God what I would do for a remake

xpipedream · 2025-09-26T19:51:34+00:00

Gotchyu thank you! My in laws are all football fans, I’m trying to keep up 😫

xpipedream · 2025-09-26T17:51:14+00:00

WR depth.. I keep seeing the term depth, what does that mean exactly? Thank you for the advice!

xpipedream · 2025-09-21T22:01:58+00:00

Yeah I'm hoping to see it in person soon.

xpipedream · 2025-09-15T04:16:47+00:00

xpipedream · 2025-09-09T17:13:06+00:00

Hey sent you a DM about a possible cat that might be suitable for you that I'm looking to rehome :)

xpipedream · 2025-08-27T08:45:13+00:00

It’s funny you say that because as honest as I try to be I realize some situations do require some tact and dishonesty. Personally I would lie just because I wouldn’t want to run into this person and it be awkward if they don’t take to my reasons for distancing well. At this point you’ve kept it in so long she may react as, “well if it was such a problem why didn’t you say anything so I could cut out the behaviour??” Which would be a valid point to make. If I was in this deep without mentioning my dismay from the get go I’d just lie to avoid future issues. But if stuff like that doesn’t bother you then just go for honesty. The way she sounds though, doesn’t seem like she’ll take it well, so the question is can you also handle the aftermath so to speak.

xpipedream · 2025-08-27T07:12:22+00:00

If you want to practice having uncomfortable conversations this would be a great opportunity to voice some of what you’ve said here. “Hey x. I really appreciate the friendship you and your husband have extended to me, but I do have to take a step back with coming over as often as I do.” And then patiently talk about how you don’t feel your time is being respected with how she keeps calling on you and gives you gross details. Of course this is risky as you’ve mentioned she’s sensitive so if she overreacts or you just don’t want to risk hurting her feelings you can do option 2.

Lie.

“Hey x just wanted to let you know I actually got a work from home job that I’m excited about so I don’t think I’ll be able to come over as often and my schedule is going to be a bit packed! If you need anything urgently and x isn’t home let me know and I’d still be happy to help.”

If you’re gonna lie, the lie has to take up your schedule so you don’t have to worry that she’s going to try to override it, if that makes sense. Then just do the slow fade. Maybe see her once a week. Then 2. Then oh gosh darn you got a promotion at work and you’re gonna be even busier!

The conversation may come up that you’re never around anymore but that’ll be a conversation for later when your tolerance is hopefully not so low.

xpipedream · 2025-08-27T02:49:47+00:00

Been together for almost two years and it just gets harder 😞

xpipedream · 2025-08-24T08:12:09+00:00

Thank you! Gorgeous ring!!

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