I see we’re back to the “women in FGC” discourse again. Here’s my two cents.
When I started, people didn’t believe I was a TO. I’ve had to shut people down for flirting. I’ve had to help other women get out of uncomfortable situations.
People will talk about protecting the women, creating a safe space. But the minute somebody is simultaneously a good player & a terrible person there’s “controversy.”
Here, I’ll make it easy to understand.
Abusers do not belong in the scene.
Protect women.
Argue with the wall.
I’ve had people see me as a love interest instead of a coworker.
Stop viewing women as “easy” competition, somebody you can date. We’re here for a myriad of reasons: Casual, competitive, business. Each role is imperative to the FGC environment as a whole, and nobody is less.
Women are just as competitive, competent, and capable. Are you calling out your friends, or other people when they’re being weird to women? Are you advocating for other women in the scene, are you treating them like actual people, as your equals?
Don’t ask the question of, “Why aren’t more women in the FGC?” The answers are all there, glaringly obvious. Ask the question of, “What can we do to make this environment more welcoming & safe for women? How can we get them more involved?”
The venue that got me into fighting games has closed down this week. My heart hurts.
Please support your locals. You don’t know how long you’ll have them for.
If you had to take a second to think about it, I’ve got some news for you. Silence, the act of being a bystander, is apart of the problem. Call out shit you see that isn’t, and shouldn’t be, acceptable in the community.
There isn’t a “one size fits all” solution, nor is there only one answer. There’s a million. We’ve gone quite a long way to pave the path for women in video games over the years, but we are nowhere near done.
I’ve cried so many happy tears within the past 24 hours, and then seeing my name on those end credits ..
If I was your bracket runner this weekend, thank you. If you took a photo with me, thank you. If I made you laugh, smile, or even if we only said hello once— Thank you. ♡
It’s a special milestone this weekend: My first full-calendar year of joining, and working in the FGC. I have nothing to say but this— I am eternally grateful. Let’s keep bringing the mania .. xx 🦇🖤
EVO was a dream come true. Every day, with every single step and interaction, I was in absolute awe. I will admit, I cried— I have no words for this.
The MarciMontage:
#EVO2024
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I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did editing it. And yes, I cried while editing, too.
Finally arrived back home. I’m absolutely exhausted, but before I sleep ..
Thank you CB. Thank you, for all the love and support this weekend. I will always return it tenfold. Onto the next. 🖤
This is the only white shirt that I packed. I am not built for Vegas weather. 🫠
Anyway. Day zero.
Really looking forward to seeing familiar faces, and meeting new ones this weekend!
Wanna know what it was like to attend one of the biggest majors in the country? Here it is: The MarciMontage, COMBO BREAKER Edition!
#CB2024
I had to sort through over 100+ clips for this, but it was totally worth it. I truly hope you all enjoy this as much as I did. 🦇🖤
Instead of telling everybody how amazing this weekend was, I think I’ll just show it instead. You guys know the drill.
The MarciMontage:
#CEO2024
Edition! 🖤🦇
As always, I hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did creating it. Next year, we’re Orlando-bound!
i cannot believe this has to be said— please do NOT refer to me, or call me “Chun-Li.” joke or not, it’s disrespectful and in extremely poor taste. thank you.
First birthday in the FGC. Playing it cool but posting this through tears. You guys will never know how much this year has meant to me, in terms of growth, self-discovery, and healing. Happy birthday to me. 🥂
Also fun fact; I was born on day of the dead. Fucking metal.
still sleepy, but here are some final words about CEO. i could say so much more but that would take hours to write. here’s a shortened version :) thank you for everything x
If there was one word to describe Frosty Faustings, what would it be? My first MarciMontage of 2024 captures it all here!
I put so much love and effort into this just to show what the offline experience is truly like. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you enjoy.
#FFXVI2024
There are a lot of things I could say today, but instead I will make it short and sweet.
Please support those that come out with incidents and stories regarding traumatic events. It’s heavy, and can be overwhelming.
Give them grace, give them love.
it’s getting real hard to remain “nice” about this issue, at this point there is no use spelling it out for folks that just do not understand or do not care enough to understand. let women exist in the scene without being objectified or pitted against each other.
East Coast Throwdown.
Thank you for making this weekend special.
Thank you for reminding me that anything is fucking possible, and to love myself more.
I owe the fighting game community everything. xx 🦇🖤
One year ago I was watching the Top 8 for SF6 at CEO, having absolutely no clue what the hell was going on.
One year (and some change) later, I am watching the SF6 Top 6 at EVO, and I’m losing my goddamned mind.
I love fighting games.
Woke up to this email. It feels so goddamn good to have started streaming ( just started two weeks ago, by the way? ) .. Partner next, maybe? :)
Thank you for everybody so far that’s cheered me on in my endeavors. The support means everything. 🤍
there’s no way i’m waking up to an fgc “women tier list” being spread around. and some of you wonder why you’re bitchless and afraid? cut the bullshit, no woman deserves to be objectified and watered down into a letter grade. disgusting.
okay, last birthday post.
today i’ve been dm’d with birthday wishes, called a gem to the community / an inspiration, and more. i feel so undeserving, especially because i’m just a new face— but i’m starting to believe it. i love you all so much, truly. thank you .. 🤍
ECT is about two weeks before my birthday.
I’m beyond grateful to announce that before I turn 19, I will be working East Coast Throwdown 2023 as a Stage Manager. I have no words, other than thank you. The community has given me everything. I’m happy I can give back. 🦇🖤
NYC 🛫 Chicago ..
My first Frosty Faustings and my nerves are through the ROOF. Also borrowing this beautiful camera for the weekend (shoutout to Gene) so the montage is about to go crazy !! Can’t wait to see everybody again, & meet new people :)
SURPRISE ! I’m happy to announce that I am officially sponsored & apart of FZP !! Thank you JT for offering me the position of Lead T.O for Stargate 🤍 Time to yell at some gamers tonight LOL
New to the scene but already TOing Majors and making herself KNOWN in NJ Smash - we're excited to announce that
@MarciMania
will be joining us as Lead TO for Stargate!
Come let her yell at you TONIGHT at STARGATE!
Oh hey, that’s me! Super excited be a featured guest for the KickBack at Casa! I’m gonna be answering some questions about my work, both professionally and personally. It’ll be a chill time, so grab a seat tonight, let’s hang out! :) 🖤
You saw a classic Juri take
#CAPCOMCUPX
! However, are you really to see a Modern Juri from NY/NJ storm the house?
Join us in welcoming our official first guest of The KickBack Season 2. Ep. 0…
@MarciMania
! 🦇🏡
Register now. 🔗⬇️
well, my account blew up overnight. i guess this is the part where i say my DMs are open for production / tournament organization offers! relatively new, definitely a rookie, but more than willing to learn :)
Been up since 4:30am, in the city since 7am. Production life. But hello from Times Square~ Can’t wait to see all the players on stage, it’s gonna be a great night! Pop up any time between 4pm - 8pm, go get those casuals in! 🏙️📸
I am sorry that you are so wildly insecure at the sheer concept of a woman existing in the same space as you.
I sincerely hope you can find peace within your own mediocrity, rather than tearing others that are better than you down.
It was hard to cut all my footage down into one video, but here it is! I present to you, the MarciMontage: Texas Showdown Edition (Yeehaw)!
#TXS24
A chaotic weekend, with the most chaotic people .. And I loved every single second. Thank you for all of it. 🦇♡
These guys? Yeah, they’re kinda the best. What an amazing weekend. Shoutout to my prod team for being absolute beasts behind the curtain on Saturday. 💙
I’m in shambles. I just want to take a moment and talk about how crazy it is that I’ve hit 100 followers in less than a week of starting to stream. I seriously appreciate every single follow, every chatter & lurker, always. I don’t know what I did to deserve this. Thank you. 🤍
made it to a top 8 qualifier’s match for the first time since starting to compete.
the entire time i’ve had my friends and mutuals come up to me, tell me i’ve improved, and hyped me up for all my matches. crazy stuff. i’m really proud of myself despite getting knocked out! :)
While I’m cooped up in my room, here are the last few pics from the weekend. Wish I could have gotten more with people.
FGC really is home. I love every single person to bits.
TL asleep? That means it’s time to drop my newest MarciMontage! I had a wonderful time at ECT— I tried my best to capture what it was like through a lens, but just know it’ll never compare to the real experience. But regardless, please enjoy / appreciate the vibes in this ~ 🖤🦇