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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

It's been a wild ride... I'm leaving CSL and moving on to my next adventure, which I'll announce soon. I could write a book about my time at CSL, and maybe one day I will. For now, here's a short story: LOVE to all current and former CSL staffers

Goodbye CSL

Every idea needs a Medium

link.medium.com

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 months

Tehe. I'll write something out, but GG to me. It's funny I've been in esports my entire adult life. I joined @FNATIC in 2009. I co-founded @nasltv and CSL (collegiate esports), and did that all the way until 2020 when I joined @FACEIT . I've never had to make a resume.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

pls RT for visibility, but how many CLOL teams are impacted / need place to play? I can make the FACEIT studio available, but would need to know how many people need to play here so I can make arrangements. We can make it happen.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Do you like Valorant? I am hiring a part time admin. Work with me on doing some cool/fun Valorant projects for HS & College. Preference to students. Email a resume + cover letter to collegiate @faceit .com . Paid opportunity + awesome team + great environment.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Not aimed at anyone directly... But something bugs me about players posting LFT after one semester of college... As if they're joining collegiate teams to win money vs. actually go to school. How can anyone get a real education hopping from school to school every semester.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Anyone live in LA & enjoy League of Legends?! (I heard its a fun game). For folks interested in production work, I have a cool opportunity for a studio production. LF observers, replay ops, graphics ops, sound folks. Would love students who might want to learn & gain experience

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

RT/share pls: looking for VALORANT casters for a broadcast at the end of May. Paid opportunity! One day broadcast, looking for 3-4 casters. People familiar with the collegiate scene is a BIG PLUS!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

10 months

Speaking of DH: hiring for Fortnite (admins)! If anyone wants to work @ DH in ATL, please apply! Also, check out other positions, if you're a student and applying just DM me so I can look out for your app pls!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

In case y'all didn't read this... We are building a direct integration of OW into FACEIT (much like we have for CS). This is huge & coming soon. if ur hosting ow events pls hmu and I can get you set up on FACEIT :)

Overwatch Esports

WELCOME TO OVERWATCH ESPORTS - The home of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS), Calling All Heroes (CAH), Overwatch Collegiate, Overwatch Scholastic, powered by the FaceIt, Start.GG, and WaraGG...

esports.overwatch.com

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

We ready

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Kinda funny how "real" sports have the most basic possible announcer setups and esports invest like $30k in dope ass caster desks. This setup cost prolly $100

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Only thing that I dislike about the state of collegiate esports panels is that there are NO esports clubs on either panel. Just big orgs and programs. I wish student leaders were represented on this panel because they have a lot to say about that state of collegiate.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Jk so if I change my username all the linking is broken so I guess I'll leave it for now. I joined @FACEIT and am gonna do cool stuff over here! Pretty pumped. Info about WHAT I'm doing prolly out in the next few weeks :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

@sF_Oddity I work at FACEIT, a UK company. I've been receiving international wire transfers every month for the past 12 months, on the exact day they're supposed to pay me. If FACEIT can pay dozens of employees/contractors on time every month internationally.... what's your excuse?

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Thread about exclusivity: Two years ago I was given the unique opportunity to work directly with a publisher ( @Ubisoft ) to build a collegiate program for @Rainbow6Game . I've been in collegiate since 2009 and providing opportunities to students is my biggest passion. 1/X

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

the hilarious thing here is, people get so up in arms about women streaming and how they get all these views just for being women. have u seen the top payouts list from twitch? how many women in the top 100? 2? let that sink in

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Free legal lesson. Statutory rape is a strict liability offense (means that if it happens PERIOD, you're guilty). It occurs when someone over the legal age limit (usually 18) has sex with a minor.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

@shannondorf_ hey @shannondorf_ : couldn't dm you but I'm a lawyer and if you want I can help you take care of this situation legally, what this person did is disgusting and also illegal.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

If any college clubs/programs in or around the Dallas arera want to make a trip to DH... PLEASE CONTACT ME. I want to help you guys make it a worthwhile trip (& a more affordable one).

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Lol, csl stopped following me on twitter, that's disrespectful.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 years

can i call myself an esports lawyer now? i passed the bar.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

I've been hiring students for 15 years. I can say pretty confidently that there's never been more insanely qualified people out there. Used to be lucky to have a few good ones to choose from. Now, we've got hundreds of applicants and everyone is so awesome.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Looking for folks interested in a collegiate/scholastic panel at DH Dallas :) MSG ME IF INTERESTED. Topic may vary depending on who we've got on deck. Also very open to suggestions for ideas you're passionate about discussing

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

My plan to contribute to esports Read:

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

@arnoldwh Ya I have absolutely no clue why anyone would disagree with Juvee or any of the other pivots 100T has made to diversify it's business. These were all smart moves.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Collegiate esports be like: Summer 3-4 months where there's a LOT to do, but the pacing is pretty chill... and then... there's a LOT TO DO IMMEDIATELY, EVERY DAY! :D This is how I feel alive.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

@Thunderblunder7 Making memes out of this is hugely disrespectful. This isn't a joke

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

PSA to all collegiate teams. Please take good team photos of your teams, as well as individual photos of players. Lvl up your game outside of the game. Good lighting, white backgrounds. Designers everywhere will thank you

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

10 months

SOON HIRING FOR SOME DH STUFF. COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE ATL AREA, B READY

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

I watched Legally Blonde 5 times last night to prepare for this. First time arguing in court as a lawyer. No idea what I'm doing, let's goooo

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Big Rainbow 6 announcent SOON! collegiate teams get ready :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

I'm bad at long sentimental posts + I don't take pictures, but DH was fun. Panels, Omega Strikers, Fortnite. Fortnite had some issues but the team rallied we finished strong. Learbed lots ++ If you're in collegiate pls reach out to me about DreamHack Atlanta! Let's do stuff.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

One of my prized possessions! Signed by all the early SC pros including absolute legends Moon and Boxer. And of course my pal @WhiteRaSC and @Artosis and many more! It's a lil dumb CSL banner we made at the NASL S1 finals :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

@TheDoctorIsInn @rsn_travis Raafaa is actually one of the most talented people in the scene. It's wild that you're saying this. Vent or no, it shows a lack of professionalism. Raafaa was a fuckin blast to work with, one of the most committed dudes out there.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Looking for RL casters for a small lil collegiate RL tournament next weekend (March 25 + 26) + a stream producer. Students preferred. Feel free to hit me up!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Thoughts on new partnership Read:

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

This is a PSA to everyone. Just because Biden is leading in polls DOES NOT mean people should take their foot off the gas. Remember: in 2016, MOST polls had Clinton w/ like a 70% chance of victory. Do not feel comfortable because polls say Biden is in the lead. PLS VOTE.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

Got my 3rd degree black belt today.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

11 months

Annual reminder and PSA to all collegiate clubs/teams... please take good photos of your players. Anyone with a phone built in the last 5 years can take sick quality pics. Get your players waist up & headshots against a plain bg, maybe full body, maybe a group photo. Do it.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

work with me on cool things this year :)

FACEIT Collegiate

@FACEITCollege

6 months

We're hiring staff for our collegiate programs! Come work with us for the spring 2024 season 🫶 These are all paid, part-time, remote positions. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. APPLY HERE⬇️

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Do I have any colleges who are interested in hosting a MAJOR esports event on campus? I.E. do you have an arena with 3-5k capacity? MSG ME :) Serious inquiries only.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 months

Another thing I've been working on! We want to help build collegiate communities on @FACEIT ! So many game integrations and features that will be a big benefit. Try it out, earn some $ this year. Let's go!

FACEIT Collegiate

@FACEITCollege

5 months

We have more goodies. Want to be a partner & earn some 💰for your events? Let's work together and make it happen 🤝 Interested? DM to learn more. OR fill out the form below! ✍️

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

No offense to anyone involved but this college Halo drama seems SO overblown. I'm confused why there need to be so many "statements" publicly about what looks like a relatively minor issue that could've easily been handled privately. Shrug.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

I think @DylanSLiu and @UconnectEsports is pretty uniquely positioned to fill the gap that TESPA stopping its club support leaves.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

I have no favorites except... Now I root for Converse. Gogo.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

10 months

i know i asked awhile ago about schools open to large scale esports events (will be getting back to people on that soon). now: looking for smaller venues (I.e. full sail or things of that scale). seeking to just build a roster of folks I can reach out to for events!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

10 games to get to know me... Starcraft Broodwar Starcraft 2 League of Legends those are the only games i've played.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 months

@jamieHello_ @vote_checkbox Most competitive things have barriers to entry. Want to play any esports tournament, you need to have a PC/etc at home to train on. Want to play football, golf, hockey, you need expensive gear. Nothing forces you to play mtg with 4 sheoldreds, play with budget cards if you must

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

9 months

Another call, if you want to work at DH Atlanta (various positions) but specifically I care about Fortnite :D Feel free to apply. Always looking to help students get esports opps so gogo.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

pro tip: on job applications... just sending a link to a liquipedia page, or a youtube playlist... is not a resume.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 years

Pumped to announce that the @CStarleague Grand Finals will be in Vegas at the @HyperXESALV ! Also, @HyperX will be one of CSL's main sponsors for the 2020 year, which means GREAT things for everyone! Been a fan for several years now and happy to have finally got this done!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Anyone got any LEAGUE themed art (I.E. paintings)/etc? That they'd recommend... Also, might look to commission something. Calling artists :D

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Hey collegiate folks. I would like to gather thoughts/opinions on full remote students and whether they should be allowed to compete in collegiate competition. I'm working on something regarding this and would like to fully understand both sides!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

THREAD: Looking for people to fill some roles for an exciting an unannounced project. All jobs are ~4 month roles Jan-April 2022. Enjoying League of Legends is a big plus :D Details to follow

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Was talking to someone at the event today and said when I graduated from UCSD and the response was "cool I was in 1st grade then" Brb gonna drown myself in sorrow, but first I need to pick up my cane and dentures

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Rescheduling thoughts: From a TO perspective. Dealing with reschedules is super frustrating. It negatively impacts the league in many ways: it makes broadcasting significantly harder. Imagine the Tuesday game b/t UCLA and USC that we've been wanting to hype up...

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

hope many college students are taking advantage of the awesome work that teams like @EvilGeniuses and @TSM are doing in collegiate: esp seminars and programs like resume reviews that will HELP students get jobs!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

some more, circa 2007-2009... WCG USA, Canada, and other LAN events.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 months

Cosplaying as a lawyer today

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

7 months

COLLEGIATE PEOPLE. 2 QUESTIONS. 1. Competition in summer: would programs sign their teams up? Do you care? 2. If yes: students that graduated in Spring: eligible or not eligible? JUST PONDERING 🤔

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 years

Finally finished the @CStarleague rebrand. It's been in the works for the past several months and really excited about where we landed. So many big things coming up, and this was the first domino to fall.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

name a more iconic duo: collegiate esports & teams waiting until the last minute to register for a tournament.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

8 years

Our writing team is amazing. This op-ed talks about the future of mobile esports, and @vainglory , the trailblazer !!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

More jobs? That's right. Are you local to Dallas & have observing, replay ops, or broadcast producer experience? Feel free to DM me :) May have some more job opps. (Students plzzz)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

None of this or anyone involved has anything to do with esports, but I feel like sharing. This is a strange (cont)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Why is it that businesses can charge consumers penalties (late fees, cancellation fees, etc) but WE can't charge companies the same way? Airlines shouldn't just be refunding people for cancelled flights or undue delays, they should be getting fined per instance per customer.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

collegiate esports b like: "i know the rules say rosters are locked after registration and reg ended almost a week ago but here are 5 roster changes i wanna make to my team"

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Give your mom flowers for mother's day.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

I think I interviewed like 40 people and only 1 person reached out to me to say "thanks for the interview." Are they not teaching kids this anymore? I always remember this being one of the top 3 things people told me when I was younger.

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@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Whether the minor initiated, or even wanted it is irrelevant. It is the ADULTS responsibility to set boundaries and make the right decision. Every time. No exceptions. The people guilty of this should be prosecuted.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

3 years

Big shoutout to all the awesome women who worked with me on the CSL dream over the years: @TanyaJuliet @1mUsagi @Royal_Ames @theresagaffney @kierpanda @_JunoTheCat @aannielion @lolcathy1 @hazelynutter @kaitlineh @luknahc ... and more who I can't find on Twitter

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

If we want esports to be consumed more like actual sports, and we know via research that watching an entire day of LCS is exhausting for fans... Why do we continue cramming like 15 games in 2 days? Why are esports broadcasts like 6-7 hours? Just put one match/day mon thru Friday

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Everyone wish Osha happy birthday 🎂

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 months

i'm just a kid who was good at video games, got a bit lucky, and just wants to help people.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Signal boosting, looking to hire some students to help work an event with my team and I at DreamHack Atlanta! Looking for admins and observers for a Fortnite tournament! PM me if interested! (This is for people local to GA)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Really sad to hear about what happened lately in the collegiate scene. Even more sad that a company like @Blizzard_Ent stood idly by and was complicit in sweeping everything under the rug. The leaders in our community need to hold themselves to higher standards.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Looking for some VALORANT observers for this weekend and next weekend! Must be local to LA or willing to drive to our studio in Burbank. Anyone interested drop me a DM :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

I know I'm old but COME ON... Yeesh

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 years

I can officially start lawyering, got my ca bar id number. Yay :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

10 months

Every year, every awards, people are complaining about who is included and who isn't included. Let's celebrate all the awesome collegiate folks. There's not enough awards to recognize everyone, but just keep grinding. If you are awesome, you are seen 😁

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

2 years

We are working on improving the FACEIT platform and I'm being given some ability to work on features specifically for collegiate! Would love to chat with some folks to see what people may want to see in a platform. Also: if you've used FACEIT as a NOT CSGO player, msg me.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 years

Too lazy to tag people but I'm really proud of all the people who put this event together and helped make @CStarleague 10th anniversary special. We overcame a lot of obstacles and everyone stepped up to the plate and did great work. Recharging for next year to level up again!!

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Ahhh first big legal win. Had a 55k insurance claim against my client reduced to 12k I'ma do some backflips now

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

6 months

Whaaaa, 1,000 viewers for a random collegiate RL tournament is very legit. xD There's 0 people chatting on the stream rn. It's funny when I look at NACE streams, get like 30-50 viewers during the season and then holy shit 10,000 CCV for the final events! wowowo.

Jacen ➡️ Looking for Work

@sonofpaint

6 months

So are we going to talk about collegiate viewbotting that is destroying sponsor expectations and driving sponsors out of the industry? I've already had to make people stop in past years of CCL. 900 "viewers" and more than 90% of them are "legal" viewbotting from an embed.

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@DuranESPORTS

1 year

My sister made me do this.

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Hey. Want to work with me at DH Dallas? DO U LIKE FORTNITE? Apply :)

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Duran Parsi

@DuranESPORTS

5 years

Am I a bad person if I say I really hate paper straws? There's gotta be better ways to save the environment. They get soggy, they taste funky, they're difficult to drink out of.

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@DuranESPORTS

1 year

Dog place just sent me this picture of my lil dum dog

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@DuranESPORTS

6 months

CS2 teams sign up: $10k prizing, trip to IEM Cologne for the winning school.. whoaaaa

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@DuranESPORTS

10 months

LITERAL FIRE. Also, COLLEGIATE HAS OUR OWN SPICE COMING SOON. (like: today)

FACEIT CS2

@FACEITcs

10 months

We are excited to introduce Super Match - a new innovative feature that empowers you to take control of your experience. 🌅 v1.0 live to plus and premium subscribers ⚙️ Dictate how matching algorithm works ⚔️ 100% guarantee your next match preferences Play it Your Way! 👊

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@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Finally announced! Woo.

FACEIT

@FACEIT

2 years

We are teaming up with @gucci to launch the Gucci Gaming Academy, a new programme designed to support the development of up-and-coming gaming talents and help accelerate their career path. Welcome to the Gucci Gaming Academy - a 🧵

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@DuranESPORTS

3 years

It's come to my attention that there's an org/several orgs trying to sign esports clubs to exclusive licensing deals. Offering my time pro bono to help review these agreements or give legal advice. If anyone wants it, feel free to reach out.

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@DuranESPORTS

4 years

SC2 brought me some of my best memories and made me meet some of my best friends. I've played SC for 2/3 of my life, starting when I was just 10 years old. Even though I don't play 10+ hours/day anymore, it'll always be one of the big shapers of my life. #SC10

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@DuranESPORTS

4 years

Guess it's time to remove the TBD... Off to a new adventure!

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@DuranESPORTS

2 years

This year there were 360 teams that competed in collegiate R6 across 5 different leagues. The number of unique schools in Year 2 of the program has grown by >50%. My point here is: there's a way to build an ecosystem that allows everyone to thrive.

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@DuranESPORTS

2 years

After winning CSL in 2010, beating a crazy strong Duke team, I interviewed w/ the UCSD school paper. It was hype. Then two weeks later they called me back and said they weren't going to publish the story because gaming wasn't that important. Today, UCSD has an esports program

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@DuranESPORTS

2 years

Officially done with our @FACEITCollege season! It's been a huge blast. Lots of great things to reflect on, lots of work to do to keep improving, and lots of plans for next year to finalize. Already have some things in motion, but first I'll take a break to play games.

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@DuranESPORTS

6 months

CS2 league? ✅ So stoked to be able to offer the winning school a trip to IEM Cologne! Want to give students a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch the greatest CS teams in the world play in the greatest CS event! Let's go :)

FACEIT Collegiate

@FACEITCollege

6 months

😍We're BACK for an inaugural season of collegiate CS2! With 🏆$10,000 in prizing up for grabs and a ✈️to IEM Cologne for the winning school. Registration is LIVE and will run through Feb 20th 🎉🎉 READ MORE:📰 SIGN UP: 📝

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@DuranESPORTS

2 years

UCEI event!

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@DuranESPORTS

4 months

collegiate is on 🔥 rn~!

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