Look, I am a self aware user. I understand that SPL has been a thorn in my side for some time. But as someone who preaches the Warrior Spirit, it's up to me to take action and understand my short comings. It's up to me to rewrite history. I thought that this was an issue I must solve on my own. I felt defeated and needed to figure out what I wanted to do next on this site. So I sat out of SPL 14, internally defeated and unsure of my future.
The Beginning
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I missed SPL. I missed competing. But I enjoyed the new direction of the BIGS and I enjoyed watching the weekly matches. But I hated I wasn't involved. As I contemplated if I wanted to quit or keep pressing on, I received a message....
The Unlikely Ally
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Although Leru is not anyone's first choice, his persistence and annoyance paid off. He challenged me to become a better manager. So we trained. Tournament after tournament, I was determined to increase my knowledge and improve myself as manager.
Winning tournaments are hard. Official or unofficial. But my warrior spirit never died. Larry and I understood how important each tournament we managed was, laser focused on improving ourselves.
Eye of the Tiger
SSPL: Finals
SMPL: Finals
ORASPL: 6th* (
Drafted MANNAT)
BWPL: 4th
DPPL: Semifinals
ADVPL: Finals
GSCPL: n/a
RBYPL: n/a
ROAPL: Finals
WCoP 2023: Finals (Larry)
SCL III: Finals (ongoing)
With the intention of scouting talent and bettering ourselves, we trained. Tournament after tournament, replay audit after replay audit. Hours of turn by turn analysis. We put in the work.
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The Next Chapter
Look, we haven't been perfect. We've taken risks on drafting users, and some have worked out tremendously. Some not so much (
tier). But we've had the opportunity to truly understand who can help elevate us to the next level.
That's why
Leru and I will be requesting with the Cabals unsolicited blessing, the
Indie Scooters (Dave scoot scooted in SPLVI, Larry scoot scooted in SPLXIII) for SPL XV.
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