Breaking my silence to say:
1. There is never an excuse for bigotry and harassment.
2. No one needs to ask anyone’s permission before submitting speedruns to events.
^This seems simple, but it’s the 5th time I’ve been harassed for submitting to charity events. I’m exhausted.
I will be participating in
#ADayOffTwitch
to protest hate raids. However, some folks are not as fortunate as me and must stream to meet basic life needs. Bills do not take a day off. Harassing folks for streaming today is wrong and also defeats the purpose of protesting.
I haven’t been able to find the words going back to high school to say this, so here’s the abbreviated version. She/They pronouns both work for me. Also Pan and proud. Love y’all. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Thanks to
@Twitch
for the Ambassador Hoodie and Pin! It’s been an honor to be one of the first 15 Ambassadors. Here’s to many more years of fantastic streams! <3
I submitted 35 runs over seven years to AGDQ and SGDQ before run
#36
was accepted! I was thrilled and grateful for it, but not everyone has 7 years of their life to devote to practice Speedrunning. I do hope more non-men are accepted going forward.
Are we gonna talk about how there's only 10 women speedrunners in this GDQ despite the fact that some people have two runs, or am I supposed to not say anything about that?
Your speedrun times are valid regardless of time. You run something with a timer? It's a run! Got a rusty run? Let me know so you can be on my GDQ Hotfix Show Mercy Kill every other Weds at 7pm eastern. Rusty runs are beautiful <3
Trans women are women, trans men are men, and non-binary folks are valid. Trans rights are human rights. There is no middle ground, debate or negotiation. 🏳️⚧️
I feel like I'm being called out by
@wizards_magic
for betraying aggro by the amount of Rogues I've played since Zendikar Rising. So, this card is going in my Rogue EDH deck! Thanks to Wizards for the free preview card!
#sponsored
#MTGMH2
From the bottom of my heart, thanks to everyone who helped me achieve the run/incentive via donations to PCF, emotional support, and community support. I am beyond words and full of gratitude. I'll continue to produce great MTG, Pokemon, and Yugioh content. <3
Ever since the Twitch leak of data, I've seen folks on here talking about working an "actual" job vs. streaming. I've been doing this for eight years and worked extremely hard to get to this point. It's a tough, honest day's pay and anyone who says otherwise is ignorant.
Be kind to those of all skill levels from whatever community you are in. Just because they are not the highest rank or have the fastest time does not make them any less valid. Treat everyone with respect. We don't live long enough to be anything less than kind to one another.
When you sub or support content creators, you are not entitled to anything in exchange. You are not purchasing therapy, friendships, or relationships. You are also not making an investment nor are you a shareholder. There is no legal binding agreement for any exchange of services
Excited to announce that I have been accepted as a host for AGDQ 2022 Online. Hosting is a passion for me, and I'm honored to be able to do it for a great cause. This will mark the beginning of my 7th year hosting.
If you make me feel uncomfortable in my stream, you're banned.
If you don't understand "no" or "please stop," you're banned.
If you cross an uncomfortable boundary, you're banned.
...why is this such a difficult concept? Do people feel like this stuff is okay in irl spaces too?
Reminder that GDQ isn't about your next claim to fame. It's about helping the charity and representing the speedrunning community in the most positive, humble way possible. If you have to gatekeep or hurt others to get on the stage, you're doing it wrong.
I appreciate all the love for my run. I’ve been wanting to run a Mario game at a GDQ since I started watching in 2013, and I couldn’t think of a better way to do it than a challenge run.
sorry, this is fucked up.
@YossyHop
had a speedrun from over a year ago removed today & it was only 30 mins off WR.
these kind of rules are extremely discouraging to new runners & it's gatekeeping at its finest.
For those who get to Mythic the first time and sharing on social media: y’all are valid as heck and I hope y’all keep going with your MTG goals! Never let anyone downplay your achievements 💕
Friendly daily reminder that speedrunners can and are allowed to play other games casually. Speedrunners are not obligated to speedrun everything they touch. Please don't be that person that asks if every game in that person's channel is a speedrun -_- You're not funny.
I’m so tired of misogyny in gaming. Women are good at things (especially video and card games). The volume to which I’ve been seeing and experiencing it lately is exhausting. Celebrate achievements and stop with the “well actually.”
I’m not going to GDQ this time, but I will remind folks going now more than ever than ever to respect the personal space of folks. GDQ is not a place designated to pick up a date and as always, no means no.
So, this has been a massive issue and I need y'all to sit down for this....non-men know how to play and compete in video games without someone's unsolicited advice. It's not that hard. This has now happened in my esport, speedruns, AND casual play with ridiculous frequency. 🙃
It is wild to me that there are folks out there who believe GDQ Hotfix is driving down the main event viewership because it makes it less special by being live more. Hotfix showrunners work hard to keep the channel going between events. Please support our shows.
If you want to sponsor me, great- let’s sit down and talk monthly payments. My landlord doesn’t accept coupon codes as payment nor does the grocery store. Don’t expect me to either.
The thing that scares me about the spliced run is it will turn folks off to online runs. There are folks who still will not be able to attend in-person events due to being immunocompromised and/or experiencing financial hardships.
Also if y’all feel bad about another GDQ online, imagine how I feel where I’m going to be married for two years in Nov with no ceremony or honeymoon - I don’t want to hear it. We all miss things. Let’s kick butt and raise $ for charity online this winter.
This has been a chronic problem lately (in a big picture sense), so I'm going to say it louder for folks in the back of the room: Please stop using the word "guys" to address a group of people. It's not difficult to shift to "folks," "everyone," and "y'all." Thank you.
I am excited to announce that I will be one of the hosts for AGDQ 2020! It is an honor to have the opportunity to continue what will be my 6th year of hosting for GDQ!
MTG needs a format where blue is removed from the color pie. I’d be interested to see what brews happen as a result. I’ve played commander like that and had a blast.
I've been called out because only 19 people liked this post, and very clearly I don't deserve to go fast at the event because I clearly lack support. Show me your love speedrun community. I know there's way more than that.
From the bottom of my heart, thanks to everyone who truly made
#SGDQ2021
an amazing event. Looking forward to serving in the future. Much love y’all. 💕 (I’m not crying, you are!)
I may not be the first or last run at GDQ. I may not hold any world records anymore. I may not have 1K average viewers. However, I’m still a kickass gamer who can speedrun. I don’t need any event to validate me, but damn it I want to see more event diversity in 2024.
Instead of a pastebin, here’s the tldr. I’m excited to be engaged to auth. Will do a theme park each GDQ. Other than engagement, no life changes...I want to climb down the rabbit hole of professional streamer and MTGA player. Going to really push the stream and keep seasonal job.
I don’t want to go back to the “glory days” of MTG. The number one thing on my wishlist is inclusivity for marginalized groups and seeing new players write the first or second chapter in their competitive experiences with MTG. It’s time for a new age.
Randomizers and challenge runs are legitimate speedruns. Please stop invalidating non-traditional speedruns because your submissions didn’t get into a marathon.
it was an honor to host both the opener AND closer for AGDQ 2019. Going to step up my hosting game for next time so I can continue to serve the community the best I can. Thanks for the support!
I'm going to make this short and sweet: I do not dislike the Twitch Ad Incentive program. I do feel like I deserve a better deal than 65 dollars for 142 hours given my channel size. I like to pay my rent and eat food. If that makes me entitled, then so be it.
Don't harass/gatekeep in gaming communities. Be good to one another and hold folks accountable. Also, go support Flame Fatales benefitting Malala Fund. They just went live! I'll be back either tomorrow or Sun evening. Much love y'all.
You want to know how to earn my respect? It's not based on the amount of world records or pro tours won. You earn my respect by being a good person and ambassador to the community.
Hey - if you enjoy speedrunning, don't let the drama stop you from doin so. We got your back. You don't need a "speedrunner license," minimal time, or justification. If you want to engage with leaderboards, great. If not, also cool.
There is a TINY penis is one of the secret lair arts (like I had to mega zoom in on my phone) and they’re having to reprint and use more resources because of it. Am I the only one who doesn’t care about the original art? We really need to get over nudity in 2023. It’s a penis.
Reminding folks that while it is okay to punch up at the government, that it is not okay to make assumptions about people who live in the South. Please do not group everyone together and make assumptions. There are good people who live in the South.
I will not support an org that treats the right for Trans folks to live as a "current affair, social issue, or politics." Trans Rights are Human Rights and there is no fence. If you're not for them, you're actively working against folks' right to live.
@Keizaron
You had a harder road from me and nearly got there. You're also the Pokemon Master of this GDQ. Anyone who calls you anything short of an awesome gamer is wrong. <3 I appreciate your friendship and couldn't have done this without you.
WE DID IT Y'ALL!
NEW PB FOR TOTAL MONEY RAISED IN A SINGLE GDQ EVENT ACHIEVED!
#AGDQ2022
has been nothing short of records and WRs being broken and you have managed to do so one more time.
Thank you all for your UNBELIEVABLE generosity! ❤️
I’ve been blocking folks lately if I’m getting an uncomfortable vibe. I’ll usually need a bit of time to think, and sometimes unblock. If a block causes someone to harass me or friends, then it’s permanent. Harassment has been a big issue lately, so I need to protect me.
Your speedruns are valid, and you don’t need anyone’s permission to run or submit them to events. If you have a “hot take” about someone’s category, run, time, and/or game, it’s better kept to yourself or thrown in the trash depending on the severity.
Today marks my third month in a row of working out everyday on my bike for an hour . My results are at a crawl because of bad metabolism/genetics/getting older, however, I’m damn proud of myself for getting this far. Going to keep peddling and doing my best.
64 players. $1,000,000 on the line, all live at
#PAXEast
! Witness the Magic Pro League battle it out in the first-ever MTG Arena Mythic Invitational. Learn all about it here:
Please give
@TheBlacktastic
a follow on twitter and twitch. Bobby is a wonderful leader for the speedrunning community, and we should strive to follow his example. Thanks for all you've done for GDQ and the community.
#MythicChampionshipVII
is on the horizon, with $750,000 in prizes up for grabs! 🏆
In addition to the 32 members of the MPL, 36 Challengers from around the world are set to battle in Long Beach, California Dec 6th-8th!
Meet our Challengers now!
Folks often ask me: what inspired you to get into streaming? Well I initially got my master's degree to teach college (arguably could have taught secondary school as well too), and well...this visual is why I'm finished with education as a career in the US.
JUST IN: An arena in South Dakota is holding a “Dash for Cash” where teachers get on their knees and fight for one dollar bills that they can use for classroom supplies while spectators watch and cheer. (h/t
@AnnieTodd96
)
Enjoy the sequel to Tireless Tracker y'all! If you enjoyed this Shadows Over Innistrad staple, you'll love Briarbridge Tracker. 💕 Talking about it now at Thanks to
@wizards_magic
for the free preview card!
#sponsored
#MTGMidnight
I’ve seen many tweets about GDQ and alcohol being a problem there the past few days. I’m aggravated because the vast majority of harassment I’ve faced there are from sober people ....so what’s your excuse there? Harassment is still a big problem without alcohol in the picture.
Y'all - I can't believe in 2022 I still need to tweet this, but evidently folks aren't getting the message. If someone says stop doing something because you're causing discomfort, stop doing it. No means no.
My preview card from Zendikar Rising is the Fearless Fledgling! This awesome 2 drop creature will definitely have a home in a Selesnya Counters deck and will be in many of my draft decks. Thanks to Wizards for the free preview card!
#sponsored
I feel like the tourney yesterday is the one that got away...wait it was only my first one! My only regret is that I can’t play Sat. The next tourney cannot come soon enough. Thanks for the continued support <3 Proud to be in the MTG community.
Today is a new chapter. To celebrate five years of partnership, the emotes have taken a wild turn into adorable raccoons. Thanks so much to
@RowanThePanda
for all the love put into these new emotes and branding. 😍
Super hyped and honored to be playing at
#AGDQ2022
online! Had an emotional moment to celebrate earning my first ever runner shirt. Thanks to
@theyetee
and
@GamesDoneQuick
!
Submissions for AGDQ (games/volunteering) open in a few days. Remember that you have five submissions/an open volunteer form for a reason - you have a right to submit if you'd like. No prior permission is needed. Let the committee decide who gets in and no one else.
I’m SO excited and honored to be the finale with Super Mario All-Stars Shuffler! It will be my first time closing a marathon. Check out the entire marathon August 21st-27th. 🥳
Today’s the day gamers: the
#FlameFatales
2022 schedules are out! This all-women speedrun marathon will be benefitting
@MalalaFund
from August 21st - 27th 🔥♥️
🕹 Games Schedule:
📝 Please check the
#FrameFatales
discord for the Volunteer Schedule
This is an indication of a much deeper problem. I was invited the first Mythic Invitational, and proved in my near miss top-16 performance (two feature matches) that you don’t need ten years of experience in the old boys club to shine. The elitist bullshit needs to stop in MTG.
THERES MORE he also claims I don’t know who WOTC is. I tried explaining the ranked leaderboard (foolishly) but he’s willfully ignorant after being informed his mistake and I no longer have the time. He also says I’m a thief, brb stealing all your accomplishments 😂
@Brossentia
I've been harassed by four different communities over seven years because I never asked permission of community members to submit runs. I expect harassment now whenever I submit. I have to ask myself: am I currently strong enough to handle harassment before submitting.
Hi I’m Skybilz! I have a positive attitude and years of doing commentary for Speedrunning and Hosting via Games Done Quick. I’ve been playing MTG since 2011, competed in two Mythic events and am more than happy to be a host or commentator for MTG tourneys when needed.