HoeenHero

That should be enough time to get things swapped over yeah.

If you’re a TO who has a streamed tournament, please dm me here or on Discord! I have a massive project I’m working on, and I need to ask you about something!

Reposts appreciated :)

How would a new organization go about obtaining established status? Would they be able to show 150+ unique on other platforms, or would they need to have someone with supporter tier host events until they achieve that?

Re: API key changes, will there be a period prior to this where I can generate a new API key (under IPL) before the old one expires? I want to ensure tools can smoothly transition. If so/when possible, where will I be able to go to generate a new key?

TriggerfishZones

IPL doesn't run Riptide, that would be a Splatlans decision to allow or ban players. We just stream it.

the only good way to watch riptide is doing it stereophonically. one stream for each of your precious ears

(this post is best enjoyed using headphones)

Who are you?

I'm surrounded by shame apparently.

Literally me yesterday PMing people about offsite support for riptide.

Could use some money to cover for groceries this week so anything would be appreciated, whether it be commisions, just sending me money, or even a repost to spread the word ;w;

If you want, I can show you our verification system/ask if some verifiers are available to speak with you, I'm happy to help and I'm sure others are too. Shoot me a DM on discord (@ hoeenhero).

Its challenging and subjective though because a low level team's skill per month can vary quite a bit (or not, depends on the team). Lack of good data to work with and that led to us using a semi-random seeding system for Low Ink for example.

I don't typically verify for Low Ink but our process pretty much boils down to looking at recent results with context (as always, context is key) and maintaining knowledge about players and teams so we can compare them and determine when they have crossed the "skill line" (case-by-case basis).

All of the TOs that I've spoken with agree that the timing was horrible, and we agree SSC should be criticized at times, we do it too. Its just social media is really good at pushing everyone to one extreme (SSC is evil) or the other (SSC is perfect). Most people are actually between these points.

Top 6 from each region. Some of these opinions are more fluid than others. Gens are ranked with the favorite being on the left.

Honestly the biggest thing we the TOs can improve is our communication to the public about this stuff. Obviously some things SSC can't tell us/we can't share. But I feel like ya'll would appreciate knowing that were talking to SSC, monitoring [situation here], and anything we CAN share. (3/3)

This is possible because there is a level of trust built up between TOs and SSC. We trust them to do the right thing based on past experiences with them, they trust us to not leak (eg: private ban list) and discuss our issues/concerns/suggestions with them in a reasonable manner. (2/3)

Honestly this is a great point to highlight. The signatory representatives have a direct line of communication with SSC. While we don't get case details to protect victims, we do use that line to ask questions to SSC. Typically if something seems wrong, your TOs are speaking with SSC about it. (1/3)

I don't know if other LANs have these teams, IPL has one because we stream various Splatoon LANs.

If your willing to lend a hand, that would be great. I'd rather not have to over-extend myself and the rest of the available staff, just ask @splatoonlily.bsky.social about how exhausting it can be when you have to be there the whole day or even weekend lol.

Send me questions if you have em.

How am I supposed to buy a ludicolo plush for myself now?!?!

(maybe someday)

Clearly the answer should be ludicolo.

I have a very strong suspicion that I should check your sendou bio when verifying your registration.

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Naw, its probably nothing (/s).

scep took up the mantle of being a public figure taking action to make the community safer. and you know what happened to them? they got doxxed. they get attacked for any mistake.

it’s a proven fact that we can’t keep functioning without splat safety. it’s not sustainable. it’s hurting good people.

All of this because the community trusted an incomplete story and so much hate was generated that someone decided an appropriate response would be to commit crimes. SSC isn't perfect, IPL isn't perfect, I'm not perfect, nobody is perfect. But we all genuinely try to do the right thing.

That event made me lose a large amount of my drive and interest in this community. The damage caused both directly to those attacked and indirectly to others was massive. You just didn't hear about it because everyone was keeping quiet to try and protect themselves. I know I'm far from the only one.

Quoted post was something important many ppl don't know

While I've never worried about myself (either because of my stupidity or because idc if someone leaks stuff/comes after me, u decide :P) it was really really tough to watch amazing ppl worry about actions that could be taken against them

Thats my ship, thank you!

The Flying Stingray (top right in the preview) got featured by the developers!

I'm very happy with this ship, its not boxy like most of my colonies. I should 100% try some more unique designs in the future for colonies and ships.