michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 29/09/2026imagine raw drawing this hand when opp is at 1 and dying to exact lethal dominate, just another example of the love and joy us jarl players bring to the world #fabtcg 060
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 23/09/2026As busted as illusionist has been lss loves to print genuinely unplayable cards for the class. I pulled a Frightmare at pre-release and I will never see that card outside of a binder in my entire life. Special Procession is awesome too 000
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I didn't even think about that lol, I haven't seen uzuri since she came out 😭 I got crushed by Blinding of the Old Ones 030
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 25/08/2026In my 4 years of play this is the first time I've ever seen this (legally) happen. Valda op #fabtcg 170
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 20/08/2026All fun and games until you draw 4 reds, half of which don't block, then draw into and discard a miss 220
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I would like this a LOT more if it just blew up the card. I think a lot of problems with riptide rn stem from having too many hoops to jump through for not enough payoff. Disruptive effects should be disruptive and should feel bad especially if there are two conditions attached to it 100
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 11/08/2026top 100* im so slow it hurts. i need to be faster www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CFg... 030
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Lmfaooo no way I've got the same promo in the first page of my binder, was also my first event 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Unsleeved prism last night and I guess it finally sunk in that she's gone. What an insane hero, with some high highs, low lows, and the ability to regularly completely take over games while down 20+ life. No better feeling than a board of spectra. See y'all in 2029 when ALS is playable again 😔 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Hahahahaha tournament policy is boring as hell but its there for a reason. Just gotta memorize 🤷♀️ 000
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 11/07/2026You got this bro, was it rules or tournament policy? Goodluck lmk if any questions 100
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Okay fine I'll practice the m-roll. I feel like to not is an tacit admission I won't ever get there. Day 1 130
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Thank u bro. Its been years in the making I legit cannot wait to get there 030
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I don't know how many times I've said this exact sentence but I am so close to something huge it's insane. Had three runs in the span on an hour, all on pace for Master, die at ~800. Really think I can make this happen in a month or two. Just gotta keep at it. I'm not practicing m roll tho 130
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/06/2026This scenario is very much an outlier and it isn't even all that strong - there are untold ways to clear a single ward 1 aura. And yet, if you can't for whatever reason, any semblance of interesting gameplay is immediately gone. Ggs 000
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Today I blocked 9/10 and sent 11 at my opponent five turns in a row until he died. I've loved illusionist since my very first day playing but these are the games that leave a terrible taste in my mouth - boardstate cards that demand immediate answers certain decks don't have or can't find quickly 100
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 10/06/2026😂 I frequently see tetris downstacks, magical drop reactions, puzzle league chains etc as I'm trying to sleep or mid conversation. Give me another year and im breaking out of the matrix 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 04/06/2026when you beat a game too quickly so you have to play the japanese version which is inexplicably 4x harder and where the AI blatantly cheats 120
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/05/2026This Thursday I was 4 seconds and 1 Tetris away from being crowned Master, which for lack of better phrasing is really fucking hard. Truly crushing but there's still work to be done. Hope to update you all shortly 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 06/05/2026my friends keep sending me this absolutely terrible picture of me and it kills me every time, I hope it helps 120
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Got this while registering a textbook. Reminds me of playing old DOS games, except this time I actually have the manual. Good feeling! 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I think my favorite part is that before anything even happens I have an insanely easy out with the J -> T -> I sequence that happens around 8:30 but instead choose to attempt suicide 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I have gone on record many times saying it isn't possible to die in Tetris if you simply don't want to. Despite this earning me many a sarcastic rib from friends after failed attempts, I stand by this philosophy. There is always a way out, and if you couldn't find it, you didn't want it enough. 130
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Meeting your friend in the finals is too peak man brings a tear to my eye, we got crazy lucky pulls too 🥲 Had an absolute blast #TeamDaetonOnTop 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 11/04/2026the cynic in me feels like this doesn't even really hit ira in most matchups, we're starting to see some aggressive lists with a lot of extenders like growl/untamed, cut through, aspect of tiger, pouncing qi, instead of 1 2 5 we'll just get 1 7 or 1 5 5 with an extra card. makes her fatiguable tho 110
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Never been a shmupper but ill give it a try seems sick 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 05/04/2026First ever sub-9 (Cutoff time for grandmaster is 8:45). This run was nothing special (see: s8) yet also the best I've ever played. Need to play more for tetrises in later sections, I keep getting triples and it's hurting my grade bad 220
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The aura when u go dark world for the first time is legit unmatched 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026No way that's fucking awesome lol. I can't imagine having to oneshot the game or risk losing your save to some other kid 😂 110
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026I didn't add alt text because I hate the blind. I think the only one unrecognizable is Panel de Pon on bottom left, the most enjoyable one-on-one puzzle game ever made. The JP melee box art is also strange looking... 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026In case anyone ever wanted to play The World's Nine Best Games Ever, I've compiled them all into one image. You're welcome 220
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026I still need to play, haven't been able to find the time yet but we'll get there 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Hollow knight might be goty 2027 i cant lie game is so good 110
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Bro played FFVI back when it was called III 🤣🤣🤣 (Selection is peak tho) 111
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 15/03/2026When the background scrolls on the designated scenic overlook screen >>>>>>>>>> 000
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 15/03/2026He played crazy well and got that top 8 too thats my boy #WeMove 031
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 28/02/2026My first real master mode clear. Only S7 is disappointing but I can smell S9 orange line on the horizon. Now to keep pushing 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 25/02/2026new pb, puts me in top 100, i know every speedrunner says the same thing but this run was lowkey shit I think 10:2X is easy 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 23/02/2026I got my ass beat bruh I'm not posting that shit 020
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 22/02/2026this week I've been playing the best tetris ive ever played in my life, im getting grades at levels i never thought possible (s4 before 700) and yet i still choke at 940 every time without fail. i think it's time to seriously grind ta death and have no fun. ill post a credits clear by tomorrow 120
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Ur gonna see me on stream winning grand finals (I will not be playing in the main event LOL) 120
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 17/02/2026The new 3 block arms are so gas ⛽ thanks for the game king! 010
michael dirksen @dirksen2la.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I gotta see at least a 10 from you sir cmon now 110
