Bologna was so much fun, and in some ways it was a completely different beast to casting esports. It was my first premier level event for a TCG and I really didn’t want to go into the weekend without doing the most I possibly could to be ready for the challenge. Massive thanks to the @riftboundop and @PlayUVSGames teams for the invite, it was an honor to be a part of the broadcast. Especially shoutout to @riftboundramble for handling anything and everything to make sure we could be as show-focused as possible. Genuinely makes a massive difference knowing someone who cares so much is there to help. Being reunited on a show with @MedicCasts over a decade after we first worked together was a real joy. Especially with me moving to play-by-play starting from Wild Rift, there’s so much I get to learn from working closely with Aaron that I just didn’t have the time to pick up in our brief EU LCS crossover back in 2017. I’d say a lot of the areas I have to grow most in are his strengths that have earned him a spot casting League World Finals, and the respect of the community, so that opportunity to study for the weekend was a golden one for me. One of the only things I wish happened a little differently is if I’d have had time to cast with @pumpkaamy this event. On and off camera she brings an energy that lifts the entire atmosphere that keeps the team upbeat and empowered. It’s a shame I also didn’t get to listen to the games I wasn’t casting, but from our conversations off camera I know she did a great job dropping knowledge and breaking down the games. @koninglionheart did so much proverbial heavy lifting in our games that it’s difficult to overstate how much he crushed the weekend. The quick analysis in the Ezreal mirror yesterday where the game revolves more about getting rid of the opponents seals for the early game was great. I doubt I would have caught it in the same way alone, or at least would have been way more shallow, but that read allowed us to stay in the game rather than playing catch up. Couldn’t have asked for more from a co-caster in the games this weekend and I know we’ll only get better as we (hopefully) get to work together more. I have some behind the scenes footage and way way more thoughts to share in a vlog this week, but I said it already yesterday: Holy shit I love casting Riftbound. The atmosphere the community brought to #RQBologna and love for the players, and the game has me eagerly excited to get to more events.

Really enjoyed that series, and feel like those were some of my favorite games so far for me casting wise. Gg’s on the win @JibbsUK #RQUtrecht

Stepping in this weekend for #RQUtrecht. Going live in a couple of minutes for our third European RQ!

Day 0 is over! What a sick event. - Got some shots of @AliEldrazi in his element - The @Silv4nn organised Poland check-in at the start of the day - The @joleary & @LotharHS interview - Focused @X0TCG and @JibbsUK Can't wait for tomorrow. #RQUtrecht

Hello Riftbounders. Let’s not make a trend of ai slop as business cards. I do not know how to draw for shit and will literally do a drawing for you to the best of my abilities if you just avoid using that chibi slop.

Spellbound Showdown: Unleashed ⚔️🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible day of @playriftbound @riftboundop . Congratulations to all 46 players who battled it out, and a special shoutout to our top finishers 👏 We'll see you at the next Showdown!

HEY @playriftbound FAMILY I HAVE NOT SO GREAT NEWS My housing arrangements for #RQHartford fell through and uhhhhhh we are 9 days away from the event Help your favorite Aurora baddie out? :)))))) 🤪🥲🧡💜

Void assault did work like you wouldn’t believe…

So who’s arranging the #RQUtrecht x World Cup viewing sessions then?

My version of #Liftbound is going to be picking up the homies and homos to drive them to skirmishes because I finally bought a car and it gets delivered soon 👀

Getting to cast with @The_Blevins finally! We’re live in a few minutes!

We are live for our @playriftbound Spellbound Showdown! youtube.com/watch?v=kcgNc3Ux… Come catch some games with Kane and Frankie, later joined by @The_Blevins and @joleary !

Headed to London and @spellbound_game for today’s tournament! Re-watching Vancouver VODs to make sure I’m ready

Need to lock a deck and a strategy to get a prize wall metal card at #RQUtrecht. The desire to play Aurora is strong but my grinding brain tells me a faster deck would be better to farm events

Anyone wanna join for a Pride Brunch for LGBT Riftbounders at #RQUtrecht on the Sunday morning? 👀

This is so pretty 😩

Stream done for the evening now but looks like I’m going to be pivoting from Aurora to Vex for a bit 👀 Also yes that’s a Thoughtseize playmat, because it’s my favorite Magic card

Watch party for #RQVancouver is live for a while, opening a box of Unleashed as we go! Twitch.tv/stresscasts

Will probably do a #RQVancouver watch along and open a box of Unleashed later this evening on Twitch

As an Aurora Player “the cards you own are particularly cool” is all the validation I need in life @playriftbound #ukge

Riftbound Showdown Series (Globally sanctioned third-party tournaments) - Open tournaments hosted by partnered event organizers. - Currently hosted across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions Rewards - Top finishers will earn a Regional Championship invite - Top finishers will also earn a Competitor Pass to a future Regional Qualifier of their choosing. Some limitations apply. - Special participation promo cards and standard plated legends for Best-of finishers. Full article: 📜 riftbound.leagueoflegends.co…