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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I've accomplished so much in my speedrunning career, learning Kirbys Dreamland to running at a GDQ 2 times to routing games that no one dared to try or ever heard of. When that day comes to hang up those old controllers, I will feel very proud of what myself and the community has accomplished.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The Future: - I think 2027 SGDQ might be my final GDQ (at least for a full week, it'll be my 12th one) - I'm eventually going to be gone from everything speedrunning in the next couple years (mere voice of the past lol) - There might be more content creation coming in the coming months

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Final Thoughts on GDQ: - Usually after GDQ, I have an itch to speedrun or stream. I didn't get it this time. - I just can't handle tons of people in small spaces. - I felt like I overstayed my welcome - Commentary Couches were LIT - thank you again Mega and Sharif <3

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The Bad: - I felt very out of place. I don't stream, watch streams, speedrun, or really involve myself in the community that much anymore - I felt 'too old' to be there. I think I've hit a very different stage of my life, where I just wanna take things slow - and GDQ is not slow

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The Good: - I got to hang out with some of my best and closest friends that I get to see once a year (sadly). I cherish those moments. - I got to meet some people I've known for years, but never seen in person. - NES Block was INSANE and crazy fun to be a part of and watch

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Now that I've had time to reflect and recover from SGDQ... my thoughts

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I'm going through this right now. It's like 2nd puberty haha

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

IRL PB, 39 revolutions around the sun. No plans, probably won't stream, will continue to play Assassin's Creed Black Flag.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

That's another wrap on a GDQ, number 11 for me. Hard to believe I've been in this community/hobby for more than a decade now.

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Grampa Simpson: Old Man Yells At Cloud Meme

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yelsraek @yelsraek.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Also, here’s a link to my Gauntlet Any% Tutorial! Months in the making! Hopefully, we can get more people interested in the run! Thanks to @gamesdonequick.com for pinning the link in chat when they did! So kind and supportive! youtu.be/f_pH3I_juwU

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Gauntlet (NES) - Any% Tutorial with manipulation explanations

YouTube video by yelsraek

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Big shout out to @madmegax381.bsky.social for a rocket-fueled morning of The Rocketeer, and allowing me the honor of sitting on his couch 💚

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Dreamy Daze @2shyshy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You know I always thought Mary Shelley's Frankenstein needed to be at EVO... #SGDQ2026

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What an absolute ride Mary Shelly's Frankenstein was. Absolute awesome couch and an amazing runner. @sharfers.beef.fish thanks for inviting me and letting us be silly. 💚

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I been playing pickleball for a year.. my right knee now clicks and locks up and the tendon above my right elbow doesn't allow me to extend my arm lol. Im at high risk of knee surgery... I feel the body being older than me haha

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

There's an Amiga Roger Rabbit game I wanna eventually check out... it looks.... rough... haha www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GTQ...

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Amiga Longplay [034] Roger Rabbit in Hare Raising Havoc

YouTube video by I AM IRONCLAW!

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

2025 Life Recap: - Lost 110lbs - Made some awesome new friends - Made closer connections to some existing friends - Started getting back into sports (Pickleball and Power Lifting) - Hitting new Strength PRs (300lb bench press, 500lb deadlift) - Developed additional Sleep Problems

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Roger Rabbit on Game Boy is actually pretty fun. It's like Metal Gear: Roger's Revenge haha

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Flute Guy was the MVP of the whole show

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I know I don't stream on schedule anymore - but debating doing a streaming Advent Calendar. 25 Days - 25 Different Games across multiple consoles. The only hurdle are Tuesday nights because of Pickleball League, so it would be 2 games on a Wednesday lol.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Even better hugs next time we see each other!

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

yeah typically nightmares don't wake me up, it's the noises in my nightmares that wake me up. My nightmares are war focused, so me fighting in wars (typically WW2 and Vietnam - because the games I play). But explosions and screams will wake me up almost instantly if it seems to real.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

that sucks, im sorry :( I use to do melatonin, but it gave me brutal nightmares so had to stop it. CBD doesn't help me fall asleep but it keeps me asleep - but it gives me WILD lucid dreams.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I have issues sleeping. I take around 70mg of CBD to keep me asleep - so I'm sure the dr next month will prescribe a sleep aid since I haven't slept properly in like 3 months

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

yeah... When I get asked what I do for work I just laugh lol. I have my hands in EVERYTHING at work - so on paper Project Manager, but realistically I do close to 6 people worth of work. I'm mentally cooked after work, then if it's a Pickleball night my feet and hips are sore for like 4 days lol

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

My goal for 2025 was 100lbs and I still have 2 months to go so hopefully I'll pass the 100lb mark. My goal weight is to get back down to like 225 or 230lbs. It's oddly been kind of fun, I had to gameify to keep consistent lol. #foreveragamer

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Doctor basically told me fix it or else. So after fighting for a little over a year to get blood work normal and blood pressure normal - I saw results and took it more serious this year which has paid off so far. Eat a lot better and physically active 4 days a week + Pickleball, just melted off.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I had a ROUGH 2020 - 2023, gained a TON of weight , mental health, all the fun stuff. Gallbladder attack led me to the ER then went to the doctor for a hernia check and was told my blood work was not good..

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Officially down 100lbs this year. That's all, back to your everyday doom-scrolling

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Streams comin' back Friday night. New Pixel Quest layout will make it's debut! I think we'll pull out a Super Mario World to launch it off! -- Let's Play Pixel Quest Youtube Uploads are coming probably in the next month (need to make those thumbnails). -- PS5 streams will come back in Oct.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Keeping my head up and chugging forward - my friends have been my backbone through this. You know who you are.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

In the end I know what I'm doing is the best thing I can be doing for me. I know I'll be happier when it's over, but it has been dealing a lot of rough terrain this last year. BUT 80lbs down, 20lbs to go to meet my year goal.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

- Slight Eating Disorders. Being so focused on numbers, I stop thinking about the healthy parts and only care about the number being lower which leads me to not eating at all or barely anything.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

- Heightened Anxiety. I feel like when I do screw up, which I do often - that it's the end of the world and I'll never recover from it. which leads me into...

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Down 80lbs this year - there's a lot of things you're not prepared for when losing a lot of weight, in my experience. - Body Dysmorphia. As I lose this weight, I don't see change like others are seeing, all I see are the imperfections caused from being overweight. It's hard to take compliments.

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Barbie Super Model (Game Gear) Is Now On Youtube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMZQ... Watch us as we practice our runway routines and pose for some magazines, while rear-ending people and hitting them with our bike!

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Game Gear Longplay [002] - Barbie Super Model

YouTube video by eBloodyCandy

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ebc | ebloodycandy | Tony @ebloodycandy.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Mega Man Game Gear is NOT a fun game... that is all

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Ben Jelter @jeltron.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

OrmBlok is a new game I made with @technofantasy.bsky.social for GB Compo 2025. benjelter.itch.io/ormblok It's a puzzle game where you build a playfield with blocks and then pick up the pellets you created with a worm. I hope you like it! #gbcompo25 #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

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OrmBlok by BenJelter, Technofantasy

An arcade puzzle game for GBC

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authorblues @authorblu.es · 18/08/2025

Enough people said they wanted to see the final slide deck, so I took the time to put it on my non-teacher github so I could share it. I didn't end up getting in trouble. I ended up being encouraged by a colleague to share it with my dept chair, and he liked it authorblues.github.io/lecture-slid...

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