Who was the problem?

Glicko Goblins (Nifuji) Nifuji was the problem. Unemployment + a sandbagged sign-up two seasons ago have done well for Nifuji. Has been a somewhat flexible carry, and he hasn’t even played his best hero. (Sven) Corvid Crew (pattern) Smashe was the problem. For some reason, he always looks like he plays better than his mmr …

To play or not to play

So last night I lost my first inhouse of the recent games. It produced a mild case of that ‘discontented’ feeling. That kind that disturbs your sleep; the doubt, the questioning… the counterfactual regret…. where were the mistakes? was it my fault? will my teammates be unsatisfied with me? Now, I am a robot with …

A Brief Look at Rankings

Deities have differing degrees of divinity… in Journey to the West. It is no secret that IceFrog is a bit of a Sinophile, and I think Dota badge names were probably influenced. Immortals represent the highest level of attainment, and have great dharma-power. They may have abilities such as knowledge of the three worlds–past, present, …

Everything that rises must converge

It’s time to move on. We have as testament a poem: Into My OwnRobert Frost 1874-1963 One of my wishes is that those dark trees,So old and firm they scarcely show the breeze,Were not, as ’twere, the merest mask of gloom,But stretched away unto the edge of doom. I should not be withheld but that …

Reflections

詩酒且圖今日樂,功名休問幾時成 Poetry and wine are for today’s merriment. Don’t ask when fame and glory will arrive. 今朝有酒今朝醉,莫管門前是與非 If there is wine today, then get drunk today. Don’t worry about the troubles at the door. Jesus said: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient …

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