#excel esports

[laroinda]

Lmao so the first three weeks of the split i watched every single game from excel and they went 0-3 that week

On the first day of second week (game 4) i couldnt watch and they suddenly won, so of course i came to the conclusion that the right play there is to stop watching them play altogether and look at how that turned out, 4-1 in the games i havent watched :D

[multifandomlandfill]

All the people who say if Death Note took place today Light would be financially ruined by Genshin/Gacha games/similar things are wrong. If Death Note took place today he'd be obsessed with competitive Microsoft Excel.

He'd treat it with the same seriousness as the tennis match and his murder spree, and he'd be ridiculously good at it. Regional champion at least, but possibly one of the best in the world. Except...there is one detective who never sleeps and is incredibly fast on a keyboard...his arch enemy, the one person who could defeat him.

The Kira case happens the same as in canon except any time they have to analyze a large amount of data on the killings or cross reference anything, it's the most competitive, psychosexual, spreadsheet-making known to man. They have to do monologues and show montages of the sheets because Light and L are so extra about it it's unavoidable.

From the perspective of the rest of the task force, they just make lovely spreadsheets really fast and it's convenient and takes a lot of work off of Matsuda's shoulders, at least. They have no idea about the battles waged over formulas and color coding, how quickly the data can be entered, and how streamlined the use.

[copperbadge]

The Financial Modeling World Championship is heating up! The eight finalists will be selected during the Livestream at the link on November 2.

[daily-esports-hug]

Day 120

[leagueoflasagnas]

Ah.

[daysiewish]

07.29.2023

Didn't really feeling like posting these on twitter but these were some of the what-if's I had in my back pocket

Idk if I'll get the chance or courage to finish these...maybe one day.

[dryingpanzer]

Is there an esport for how many posts somebody can reblog in an hour? With extra points being factored in based on if a group of judges find a tag/image added into a reblog is funny for extra strategy?

[thissying]

“[Max's] dedication is unparalleled – you can see why he is where he is,” says Lulham of his illustrious team-mate. “He really pushes to make the time for it [his sim racing], and he’s not exactly got a lot of free time!

“I feel like this year Max is involving himself a lot within the team, even micromanaging different things as well as being the main image. He’s competing whenever he can.”

Lulham has become an established fixture of the Redline operation, since stepping up his Esports involvement following his A-Level exams.

“I was sort of proving myself in the sim platform and a few people from Redline, including Max, noticed me and took me in and, since then, I’ve improved a lot as well,” he says. “I still went to uni then but, honestly, when I was at uni, I spent most of my time in my flat sim racing! I don’t regret it.”

[...]

Lulham is able to take full advantage of his Esports experience and says there is plenty of crossover between the real and virtual worlds.

“Technically, it’s very similar – the driving, the inputs, even the level of competition,” he explains. “The competitions I compete in, if you have a slight off day and you miss two tenths on your quali lap or even a tenth, then that’s the difference between you having an excellent race and you being P20.

“The margins are very similar. Obviously, you’re putting a lot more on the line with a real race car but physically, set-up wise, I’ve found it to correlate really well and a lot of my knowledge is transferring.”

He even says he finds himself under more pressure for his larger sim events.

“There’s a lot more elements to distract you – even the noise, the smell, the wind, whatever, there’s so many different factors to focus on,” Lulham reveals about his Radical races. “Whereas, in the sim, it’s very much tunnel vision, which can lead you to building up a lot more nerves.”

- How Verstappen's sim team-mate has found real-life racing success

[fayes-fics]

Sooo, I’ve been watching esport type event streams for Excel (shut up, yes I’m a huge nerd) and I had a crazy idea…

Would you guys be interested in a livestream writing event? Maybe we could gather prompts then we have a 15 minute sprint to write something for it? Sharing our screen as we write, so people can watch the creative process live as it unfolds? Or maybe doesn’t? Just a blinking cursor 😬

Would anyone actually be interested in such a thing? Either as a viewer or an a contributor?

I’m NOT envisioning it at a competition, more of a communal experience. I don’t know. This is probably a spectacularly bad idea 👀 I likely just need sleep and to crack on with my WIPs lolol 😣😂🧡🧡

[purplemintlove]

The Monster Mage

Hi this is Arvic Jezrel Aldiano 'The Monster Mage' in MLBB Esports"

In the world of esports, few names shine as brightly as Arvic Jezrel Aldiano, a rising star from Ormoc who has made waves in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) community. Known as "The Monster Mage," Arvic's journey is a testament to hard work, resilience, and an unrelenting passion for competitive gaming. This blog explores his inspiring story, achievements, and what makes him a standout in the esports arena.

Arvic's journey started into esports began as a pastime. What started as casual gaming quickly evolved into a passion fueled by his natural talent for strategy and teamwork. Over time, he honed his skills and embraced the competitive battlegrounds of MLBB.

Achievements: Arvic's dedication has earned him several accolades in prestigious tournaments: Raymund Romualdez Mobile Legends Tournament: Champion Goma Cup Interschool Tournament: Champion Biliran Tournament Season 4: 2nd Place These victories highlight his exceptional gameplay, adaptability to evolving metas, and ability to perform under pressure.

The Monster Mage: A Testament to Excellence Nicknamed "The Monster Mage," Arvic is celebrated for his clutch plays and strategic thinking. His ability to lead his team to success demonstrates not only his technical skills but also his leadership qualities. He continues to inspire aspiring gamers with his determination and growth mindset.

Mobile Legends is not only for his entertainment it is also his source of living. He is open to pilotting accounts to earn money and participating in tournaments to help feed his family. A future pro-player indeed.

Right now he is currently playing in the GOMA Esports Developmental League Season 1. His story should be a testament that talents without hardwork will be useless. "Sag unsa ka lisud ang kinabuhi padayon lang, di bantog kontra nato ang kalisud magpapilde nata, kay kahibaw ta na kung mag pursige ta, kaya nato maabot ato mga pangandoy sa kinabuhi" his words that left me speechless when I interviewed him.

[evilrhubarbandkohlarabi]

I have just found out that Excel esports is a thing and there is a Excel World Championship and they're in Las Vegas.

Needless to say it occurred to me that a Modern AU Guilliman would definitely compete as a teen but would stop participating after the fifth win.

[bellojinyin]

Esports and Mental Health: The Pressure on T1's Faker and the Hidden Toll of Competitive Gaming 

In the world of esports, few names hold the same weight as Lee “Faker” Sang-hook. As the “Unkillable Demon King,” Faker isn’t just a celebrated League of Legends (LoL) player. He’s the embodiment of excellence and longevity in competitive gaming. Since joining T1 in 2013, Faker has not only built a legendary career but also set an almost impossibly high standard. Yet behind his skill and global fame lies a different story: the intense and often overwhelming mental toll of maintaining a legacy in competitive gaming (Erzberger 2019). 

Faker's journey celebrated on the surface, reveals deeper truths about the hidden mental pressures of professional esports. While fans see the exciting highlights and victorious moments, they often miss the relentless training, public scrutiny, and personal sacrifices that endure players to stay on top.

🌟The Rise of an Esports Icon 

For over a decade, Faker has been synonymous with excellence in League of Legends. Since joining T1 in 2013, he’s become a three-time World Champion, setting records and establishing himself as a global esports phenomenon. His highlights are legendary, from his Zed outplays to his uncanny ability to turn games around single-handedly. Faker’s playstyle is not only awe-inspiring but also the very standard against which aspiring players measure themselves (Bencomo 2024). 

But success in esports comes at a steep price. The pressure to perform at the highest level, combined with the constant scrutiny from millions of fans, is a weight few people could bear. Unlike many professional athletes in traditional sports, esports players like Faker don’t have an off-season; they’re expected to perform year-round, with only short breaks between competitive seasons.

Key Insight: Faker's story is not just about gaming skills; it's a reminder that esports players face unique pressures, amplified by relentless schedules and public expectations.

🧘‍♂️The Hidden Side of Stardom: Mental Health Struggles 

While traditional sports have advanced in addressing athletes' mental health, esports is still in its early stages. The demands on pro players are equally intense, but their mental health resources often lag far behind. Faker, as one of the most visible esports figures, has been open about his struggles with burnout – a common, yet frequently overlooked issue in the gaming community (Tan 2022). 

For an esports pro, burnout goes beyond just physical exhaustion. Imagine training up to 16 hours a day, seven days a week, with little time for family, hobbies, or even rest. The very nature of competitive gaming means players are always seeking that next improvement, that extra edge. For Faker, whose skill level already outshines most, the pressure to constantly evolve creates an enormous psychological burden (Mckeown & Mathias 2021). 

Being a “Faker” means every game has stakes. If he wins, he's applauded; if he loses, he's dissected and criticized on a global scale. It's not just about winning or losing games, it's about upholding a legacy that he's built over nearly a decade, and this drive has its costs (Dookeran 2024). 

Key Insight: Burnout in esports is a psychological challenge born of relentless competition, long hours, and the pressure to remain “untouchable.” For players like Faker, this can mean sacrificing almost every other aspect of life.

📣The Weight of Community Expectations 

Faker’s fanbase isn’t just large but also passionate and highly invested. Fans worldwide look up to him, often idolizing him for his skill and longevity. However, with fame comes a unique set of challenges. When Faker or T1 fall short of fan expectations, the backlash can be fierce. Social media is both a source of support and a platform for fans to express disappointment, sometimes harshly. Imagine logging on to Twitter or Reddit after a tough loss and finding thousands of messages dissecting your every move and criticizing your decision (Dalton 2023). 

This weight isn’t just theoretical; it directly impacts players. Community expectations can create an echo chamber of stress, as every decision and every loss is amplified and analyzed. For Faker, the stakes are even higher because he’s not just playing for himself – he’s playing for a global fanbase that has watched him for years, which includes everyone from loyal supporters to harsh critics. In this digital age, the idea of “no bad days” becomes nearly impossible for esports icons, especially someone as iconic as Faker.

Key Insight: In esports, fan expectations can become intense pressures, and for players like Faker, the community's demand for perfection can lead to stress and anxiety, especially in high-stakes moments.

🤝T1 and the Move Toward Mental Health Support 

To T1’s credit, the organization has made strides in acknowledging and addressing mental health needs. They understand that players are under immense pressure and need more than just physical training, they need emotional support and resources to prevent burnout. Faker himself has taken breaks, openly discussing the need for rest to manage mental health, which helps to de-stigmatize mental health challenges in esports (Li 2024).

T1’s progressive approach includes exploring partnerships with mental health professionals, encouraging players to speak openly about their struggles, and implementing policies that prioritize player well-being. Although esports organizations have a long way to go in fully supporting their players’ mental health, T1’s commitment to prioritizing Faker’s well-being is a promising step forward. By championing mental health openly, T1 helps set a new standard for esports, showing that player health is equally as important as game performance.

Key Insight: Mental health resources are becoming essential in esports, and T1's initiatives demonstrate that mental well-being is integral to sustainable success. Faker's openness is helping break the stigma around mental health in gaming.

❤️A Call for Compassion in the Gaming Community 

It's easy for fans to get wrapped up in the thrill of watching their favorite players and teams compete. But behind every incredible play, there's a human being with emotions, challenges, and limits. For Faker, being the best in the world comes with sacrifices, and it's crucial that fans remember this duality. Supporting players means appreciating their skills while respecting their need for rest, balance, and space. The T1 fan community has a responsibility, just as T1 does, to create an environment that values ​​mental health and player welfare over perfection.

🌟 Final Thoughts 

The mental toll of competitive gaming is real, and as fans and supporters, we need to recognize this. Faker's journey isn't just a story of skill and victory, it's a powerful reminder that even legends need rest, understanding, and support. T1's commitment to supporting their players' well-being is helping to pave the way for healthier practices in esports. The next time we cheer for Faker, let's remember that his journey isn't just about being a champion, it's about showing that esports can be a place of passion and care, not just pressure and performance (Chang 2022). 

Reference list

Bencomo, B 2024, ‘A Legendary career: Faker’s Results at Worlds and MSI’, Nerd Street, viewed 14 November 2024, <https://nerdstreet.com/news/2024/5/faker-skt-t1-league-of-legends-worlds-msi>.

Chang, A 2022, ‘What It Means for Sports fans’ Mental Health When Their Team Loses’, NPR.org, February, viewed <https://www.npr.org/2022/02/14/1080684282/what-it-means-for-sports-fans-mental-health-when-their-team-loses>.

Dalton, C 2023, ‘Weight expectations: the Managerial Burden of Doing everything, everywhere, All at Once’, Managementtoday.co.uk, ManagementToday, viewed 14 November 2024, <https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/weight-expectations-managerial-burden-doing-everything-everywhere-once/opinion/article/1813413>.

Dookeran, J 2024, ‘Does a Win/Lose Condition Affect a Game’s Fun? - Jason Dookeran - Medium’, Medium, Medium, viewed <https://jdookeran.medium.com/does-a-win-lose-condition-affect-a-games-fun-83a8b8e382e6>.

Erzberger, T 2019, ‘How Faker and His Father Made Way for the Unkillable Demon King’s Return - ESPN’, ESPN.com, ESPN, viewed 14 November 2024, <https://www.espn.com/gaming/story/_/id/27978025/how-faker-father-made-way-unkillable-demon-king-return>.

Li, T 2024, ‘Mental Health Concerns in E-sport Athletes: Lessons from a Legend’, Psychiatry.org, viewed 14 November 2024, <https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/mental-health-concerns-in-e-sport-athletes-lessons>.

Mckeown, D & Mathias, E 2021, Investigation into the Role of Sport Psychologists in Esports , viewed 14 November 2024, <https://onshow.iadt.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/04/All2 .pdf>.Tan, A 2022, 'Why Mental Health in Esports Is Important to Faker and Team Razer | ONE Esports', www.oneesports.gg , viewed <https://www.oneesports.gg/league-of-legends/mental-health-esports-faker/>.

[digitalgate02]

[main post about the Rider AU] [the tag tho]

Rider AU's main cast [2/8] - Ken

Yeah, I'M LATE?! Had this getting dust in my folder... Well, here we go. I'll not make promises about the rest getting finished that quickly (I'm working on more stuff at the same time)

Ken in this AU has a small ponytail (because I always wanted to see Ken in a ponytail, but I'm pretty fine with the canon short-haired Ken thanks to it having some Terui Ryu's vibes) but his personality is still the same as canon: he’s kind and polite BUT because he want to, and if you mess with his beloved ones he might become totally sarcastic, salty and hostile towards you.

Daisuke befriended him in the first year of college, but Daisuke quit quickly in order to pursue the ramen business thing. Ken didn’t have many friends at college back in time so he just wanted to keep tagging along with Daisuke. While he’s studying psychology, he hid a secret from everyone which was… He’s a famous gaming Digituber called ‘The Kaiser’.

No one connected the dots about the courteous Ken with the famous gamer who would simply get SUPER COMPETITIVE and FERAL in online competitions and esports events nicknamed Kaiser. The only person who might know this secret is his girlfriend who’s an excellent technician-bar-hacker who manages his accounts (so Ken can have time to be his real-self too) – Miyako. But Later, Miyako and Ken are acquainted with a young boy named Iori, who’s pretty good at taking the hints and then decide to help them out with his own abilities (no he’s not like a hacker, but he got the skill to help cover traces and find clues to stuff)

Ken also met Rui casually and not related to Daisuke at all – at the cafe shop Infinity, where Rui works at. The day they first met, Ken witnessed a digimon running away from some people in the lab getup trying to catch a hornworm digimon called “Wormmon”. The digimon ran into Ken’s way and begged to help him to escape. And Ken, who was a good boy who wouldn’t refuse to help someone in need, took the digimon inside the first shop near them. Which was Infinity Cafe Shop, after all.

At first Rui felt confused about why would someone just take a digimon inside a shop out of the blue, but since it was one of those days with low customers and he was… Alone at the moment, he decided to keep his mouth shut.

Wormmon explained to both of those two young adults that those people with scary costumes were trying to capture him and insert something terrible on him. Ken and Rui raise eyebrows and look at each other, as if they were asking each other what to do. They are asked by Wormmon to protect him and both boys just agree with it. Since then Ken and Wormmon drop by to talk with Rui.

And then, on a random day, Ken meets Daisuke again at the same cafe shop and learns that Rui is Daisuke’s childhood friend. Wormmon is still kept as a secret from Daisuke and everyone else, but hey. They don’t need to worry too much about it now, right?

Meanwhile, as the celeb Kaiser, Ken gets in touch with a person named WriterOfHope91 (privately btw) who claims to be from the same college as Ken. He tells Miyako about it and then they start planning what to do. Turns out the person was Takeru, who’s from another course from the same college and had been friends-and-neighbors with Miyako and Iori. While Ken didn’t want his secret to be leaked, he tells Takeru to keep his mouth shut about this. Takeru agrees, and says he didn’t want to do anything bad. The reason he contacted Ken was because his friend Hikari witnessed him getting inside a shop with a digimon in hands. And it was when Ken told Miyako and Iori about Wormmon for the first time.

BUT THE PROBLEMS DON’T END HERE!! The Kaiser is associated with an agency, the 7DM Entertainment —- Which suspiciously has a woman called Layla as its CEO.

Just like Rui, Ken does not know Daisuke is a Kamen Rider recently. But he does know Kamen Rider Lightnimon to some extent via the digimon, and he wants to uncover all the mysteries surrounding the mysterious hero and the cases around Tokyo, as some kind of detective.

(Which would make him want to pursue a career in investigations later)

[daily-esports-hug]

Day 33

[mirgnzls]

🏊 Aquatic Center

Featuring two pools: an Olympic-sized pool for serious swimmers and a shallower pool for casual dips.

📚 Library & Learning Resource Center (LRC)

A quiet haven for study sessions, with all the resources you need to ace those exams!

💻 Computer Labs

Equipped with the latest tech for all your digital needs, from coding to gaming!

🎮 NU Alpha Gaming (NUAG)

Where gaming and esports meet academic excellence. NU-L’s hub for competitive gaming!

🏠 Inspire Lobby

The heart of campus, a perfect space for inspiration, meeting friends, or just hanging out!

🍴 Cafeteria

A foodie’s dream! Grab a meal or snack between classes in our spacious cafeteria.

📖 Lounge Areas

Cozy spots around campus to relax, recharge, and catch up with friends.

[daysiewish]

08.30.23

XL has been eliminated by FNATIC from the LEC Season Finals and a chance at Worlds 2023