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22, he/they Splatoon 3 Coach and Tournament Organizer Head TO for the Splat World Series at @iplabs.ink Contact me on Discord @ im_xi i: @aceastro.bsky.social b: @xuuuxm.bsky.social 999 ❤️

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Sendou @sendou.ink · 7h
sendou.ink update - October 1st 2026 Check what else changed other than trophies below! #sendouink
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 9h
🏆 Trophies have been added to sendou.ink! Win a tournament that has one and you can get an interactive 3D trophy to show off on your profile. Trophies aim to be a better, more valuable, and more feature rich version of badges. 🧵 #sendouink
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 28/09/2026
IPL staff applications have reopened! We're recruiting staff for the following events: - Low Ink - Swim or Sink - From the Ink Up We particularly need streamers, so if you're interested in learning, please apply! 🔗 Link below
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 28/09/2026
sendou.ink update - September 28th 2026 Highlight is user seasons page's new coat of paint inspired by the image export and various QoL improvements! Build Analyzer also got several additions (Intensify Action, Squeezer, Ink Vac, S-Blast, LDE etc.) and fixes. + various other fixes too #sendouink
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Splatoon Stronghold @splstrong.com · 28/09/2026
Sign-ups for Season 9 of the Stronghold Beginner's Academy are now open! If you want an easy way to get started in Competitive Splatoon, apply now at www.splatoonstronghold.com/academy
Promotional graphic for the Stronghold Beginners Season 9 Signups. An orange balloon with the SBA logo with text to the right reading "Stronghold Beginners Academy". To the right of the text is Cas, jumping and readying a Tri-stringer. On the bottom, text reads "Season 9 signups are live!, splatoonstronghold.com/academy". The background is a pixelated sunset.
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@tyisinfinite.bsky.social hi
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 27/09/2026
IN THE ZONE 54 highlights (video) Info how it made below #sendouink
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cnlohr.bsky.social @cnlohr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
People think the minions router being baller as a joke. But I have extensively tested it and it is one of the best possible Wifi 6E routers money can buy. Like someone at Illumination Studios was like "idk $80" and the router manufacturer was like gotchu fam.
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
hmm... give me time to cook an idea (may or may not happen, do not get your hopes up just yet)
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 24/09/2026
sendou.ink update - September 24th 2026 Leagues are now available for all TO's! League is a tournament that takes place over many weeks. Participants schedule each match on the site and enjoy the most seamless league experience in 10 years of competitive Splatoon. #sendouink
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unimaru @xuuuxm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I don’t have much to do, so if anyone is interested in working with me please message! If there’s many requests, I tend to work on projects I am more interested in first, so please keep this in mind Anything is welcome~
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I now have a new banner thanks to @xuuuxm.bsky.social! (Get them to 100+ followers please, they're super talented!)
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ori_ @oriiio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My Metafy is officially open!!
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 23/09/2026
sendou.ink update - September 23rd 2026 1) Custom theme even more custom (brighter colors in light mode, darker bg for dark mode) @hfcred.dev 2) Select, menus and popovers fixes @hfcred.dev 3) Custom/dream kit widget 3) Various tier list maker usability improvements + more :) #sendouink
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bunny ✮⋆˙ @xbunnyyx.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New Game Plus+ is having their 1st Splatoon Raiders meet October 24th! Handheld/tabletop players are welcome too! This event is free for players to attend and free arcade entry will be given to those participating! #Splatoon3 #Splatoonraiders #Splatoonlan #compsplatoon
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 20/09/2026
sendou.ink update - September 20th 2026 Incl. way more flexible team pick map list format enableing completely new tournaments, header indicator that'll e.g. notify you when you have new likes in SQ so can freely browse site while waiting & harder to report wrong SQ score by @hfcred.dev #sendouink
sendou.ink update - September 20th 2026

New header status indicator
- While you are in SendouQ or playing a tournament, the header shows what you have going on: your group filling up, likes received while in queue, ready checks, ongoing matches, scores waiting to be confirmed and bracket check-ins
- It links straight to the right page and updates live as things happen, so you can freely browse the site while waiting

Team picked map lists overhaul
- Choose which modes teams pick maps for, Turf War included, and how many maps for each mode
- Restrict team picks to SendouQ legal maps, all maps or a custom map pool
- Tiebreaker map pool is gone: the deciding map is one both teams picked, or a random map from the pool neither team picked
- Fix the mode order of team picked rounds when starting a bracket, e.g. every round starts with Splat Zones

Tournament brackets page minor cleanup
- The "waiting on match" status strip is gone since the header now shows the same
- The Add sub button moved to your team's page
- The Compactify toggle moved up into the bracket tab row, so the bracket now starts right below the tabs

SendouQ score reporting is harder to get wrong by accident
- The confirm button is now disabled for a few seconds before it can be pressed
- Confirming a set now shows the score and the outcome for your team, and reporting a loss requires a double tap
- Added a "Score is wrong" button which tells the other team in the match chat to undo their report
- When someone else reports a map result while you have the "Action" tab open, the submit button is now disabled for ten seconds so you can't accidentally report the next map

Filtering VODs by a weapon now shows each VOD's full weapon list, with the weapon you filtered by first

Requeue with the same group after a canceled set, without the player both teams named as the cause of the cancellation

Redesigned the tier list maker's tier editing popover & tier names now switch to white text on dark tier colors

Team…
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 19/09/2026
Something so fundamentally fun with auto clips as a feature and it's a marvel what modern web apps can do
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I've been wanting to try coaching those below S rank for a while, so here is my offer. Please do not reply here if interested, just DM on Discord (it's in my bsky bio). #splatoon #compsplatoon
Offering coaching to one person below S rank (peak) to try out coaching at that level, and to hopefully get them "ready" skill-wise for competitive if they choose to go that route (casual players or those that have no interest in competitive are welcome!). I have 2 years of on-and-off coaching experience, including for players or teams that have won events like From the Ink Up, Low Ink, and more!
-# yes, I have a capture card
-# yes, it's free, unless you'd like to tip me (completely optional and it won't impact the quality of coaching)

Requirements:
- Willing to play the game at least 7+ hours a week
- 17+
- Peak rank is below S

Preferences:
- NA timezones (can do EU right now on some days, it just might be more difficult to schedule)

DM for questions/interest!
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 16/09/2026
Feature exploration: clips in scanner (UI obv just placeholder) Basically it reads in your kill streaks and saves a clip automatically off each based on how impressive it is (count, density, specials used/which?) Then you can view them after your stream e.g. and upload. Would you use? #sendouink
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plant @plantkyl.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
been working on it so if anyone else is interested dm me too at plantknowsyourlocation on disc
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Squidoku 🔜 New InkLAN 7 @squidoku.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"But how did my team REALLY place at Riptide?" Since start dot gg doesn't take silver pools/bracket into account for its final standings, I made a spreadsheet to show how things actually shook out: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #compsplatoon
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Riptide 2026 Splatoon Results
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I thought about creating a Discord server where people S rank and below can find others to play with/against in a competitive but improvement-focused environment, but I don't like running servers so I'm asking #compsplatoon lol DM me if you're genuinely interested in running and managing this
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
bracket scenes are not for the weak (if anyone knows how to make our lives easier, send help our way)
ely yesterday:
"okay Now its* done
do you know whos going to have so much fun linking 500 obs text sources"

*referring to prepping the sheet, not OBS
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Cada 🐟 @chai-spl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Since everyone is posting their freebies…BEHOLD THE @dontflounderspl.bsky.social POSTCARD FEATURING OUR FRONT ARTIST @infamousavage.bsky.social ! We worked pretty hard on this project during this years 2026 LCS to represent our Carolinas community, and want to bring our work to you at Riptide!
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 09/09/2026
sendou.ink update - September 9th 2026 Highlights include setting who sees your availability (team by team & friends), speed & security related improvements and split joy-con in the sens the widget. #sendouink
sendou.ink update - September 9th 2026

Choose who can see your availability
- A new "Visibility" button next to "My availability" picks the friends and teams you share it with
- Anyone you leave out sees you as not having filled in the week, wherever schedules show up
- If you narrow it down, teams you join later are not shared with until you add them

Search and filters are no longer hidden when you are logged out
- Both are shown, and using one prompts you to log in
- Clearing a filter someone shared with you in a link works without an account
- On a user's results page you can turn off the highlights only filter without logging in

Tournament teams API now includes each team's set wins, map wins and placement

Faster page loads across the site (db optimization)

Split Joy-Con (Switch 1 & 2) can now be picked as your controller in the sens widget

Weapon pool widget: choose the weapons to show (up to 7), or leave it empty to keep showing your match profile pool

Navigation menus and page tabs now start loading the next page as soon as you hover them, so moving around the site feels faster

Fixes
- Friends looking for a pickup team in a tournament with open registration show up as such in the sidebar again
- Fixed tier names having different widths in the exported tier list image
- Dropdown lists (for example the weapon and stage filters on the VODs page) can be scrolled on iPhone again instead of scrolling the page and closing the filter
- The page no longer jumps to the top when an action shows a success or error message
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ely 🔜 AREA CUP Live! @elymental.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
because of silly pickup names, "Rip pig 9" is now featured in the second most viewed video on the IPL channel
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ori_ @oriiio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I’m opening up coaching sessions for all levels of players!! I can look at 3 replays of an individual for $10, and 3 replays for a team for $20. If you need more info about me, check this thread (which will also be used for updates). dm @/oriiio_ on disc for more info or sessions
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Sendou @sendou.ink · 06/09/2026
Big one today - New user page for all (colors, markdown etc. still supporter)! - Five new user page widgets (countdown, markdown side etc.) - Rebuilt. snappier and more consistent UI components - Team schedule page heatmap And so much more... read the notes for the full story. #sendouink
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Custom @custom8107.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
My new guide, Road to S+ and BEYOND - Content Summaries, is now out! It's a detailed look at the content from my original training plan so that you can skip straight to the good stuff. Until Sept. 20th, you can use the code ROADTOS+ for $5 off! metafy.gg/guides/view/... #splatoon #compsplatoon
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Road to S+ and BEYOND - Content Summaries
This guide contains extended versions of the summaries students receive as they complete the Road to S+ and BEYOND training plan. If you want to skip straight to the content of what's covered in the t...
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ely 🔜 AREA CUP Live! @elymental.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
56 hours of content we put out through this event and the global gauntlets!! super delighted to see ppl in the comments say this is what got them into competing themselves happy to say that sws/gg content is 17/21 and 5/10 of ipl's most viewed videos/streams respectively 🎉(soon to lose to riptide)
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 04/09/2026
The final episode of #sws26: REWOUND has finished airing. View the whole playlist full of action from the playoffs event! 🔗 youtube.com/playlist?lis... #compsplatoon
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I'm now offering (paid) Splatoon coaching via Ko-Fi @ $8/session (30-60 mins)! - See details in the description/instructions. - Link: ko-fi.com/c/e3512d7dba I'm not expecting to make much from this, but any interest is greatly appreciated. 🙏
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Splatoon Coaching!
Commission available on Ko-fi.com
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Thoma @thoma.inkling.social · 31/08/2026
If the point isn’t to flame or harass TOs why are we taking it to socials instead of just talking to the organizers or leaving feedback afterwards? Posts like this rarely bring any good for the community. Especially when there’s no safety concerns and you’re just unhappy with a way a tourney or org
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
hi I'm back (kinda) I don't know what I plan on doing moving forward when it comes to Splatoon, ngl I've had burnout from community work for a while now (mainly bc of the state of the game) and idk when I'm going to have the motivation to get back into it more below
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bunny ✮⋆˙ @xbunnyyx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New Game Plus+ Is still gauging interest in a SC Splatoon Raiders meetup! If you are local, semi local or willing to travel please take a second to fill out the form! Shares would be much appreciated too! #compsplatoon #splatoonraiders #southcarolina #splatoonlan forms.gle/NYEta2UAnMSX...
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SC Splatoon Raiders meetup interest check
This meetup will be hosted @ New Game Plus+ in Florence SC. This event will be free and include free admission to the Arcade. Free pizza will also be served.
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Bluekin @bluekinball.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I'm back with a new tournament! Zones classic #1 $80 cash prize + badge for 1st Single Elimination Zones only bo5 Friday, August 28th 7:30 PM est sendou.ink/to/4324/info
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Zones Classic #1
$80 cash prize + badge SZ only Single elimination Bo5
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Kenneth @kbot273.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This weekend, a 12 year old won #SWS26. 11 years and 2 days prior, on August 7, 2015, the first western #CompSplatoon tournament commenced: Ink or Sink. Sena was 1. Is this what feeling old is like?
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ely 🔜 AREA CUP Live! @elymental.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
tbh, couldn't have asked for a better conclusion to #sws26. is there a feat more impressive than dropping to losers in the first round and winning the whole bracket? the gameplay that rush brought to the table, especially out of sena and goyame, was straight up ridiculous
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
With SWS now over, I can now take a long break from TOing. Thank you to everyone who made this possible, but especially @elymental.bsky.social, who carried the execution of this event on their back as I was suffering from burnout. It's been an honor to run this event for the past 2 years. ❤️
Head Organizers of SWS '26 - xi (me) and Ely

Graphic by Azalea
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 09/08/2026
Thank you to all the staff, production, and players that made Splat World Series 2026 / #sws26 possible! youtu.be/9tpGfhBzVTs
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Staff Credits - Splat World Series 2026
YouTube video by Inkling Performance Labs
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 09/08/2026
The final day of #sws26 is now live. www.twitch.tv/iplsplatoon youtube.com/live/wqSnXq5... tiktok.com/iplsplatoon/...
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 06/08/2026
A combined 16,432 X-power. Lets Go Brother has been invited to the Splat World Series. #sws26 Wolbo - Snipewriter 5H Grandroll - Dread Wringer Neespa - Dapple Dualies Nouveau Soppi - Splatana Wiper Watch the playoffs on 2026.08.07-08 at 8pm PT / 5am+1 CEST / 12pm JST! youtu.be/t_6TjEvjEb8
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Lets Go Brother - Splat World Series 2026 Team Spotlight
YouTube video by Inkling Performance Labs
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 31/07/2026
7x NA Champions. SWS25 finalists. @ftwin.bsky.social isn't satisfied yet. #sws26 @kyochandxd.bsky.social - Slosher Biscuit - Snipewriter 5H @burstie.bsky.social - .96 Gal @leafiiii.bsky.social - Splatana Stamper Playoffs are 2026.08.07-08 at 8pm PT / 5am+1 CEST / 12pm JST! youtu.be/3fhHCd5yLFc
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FTWin - Splat World Series 2026 Team Spotlight
YouTube video by Inkling Performance Labs
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 29/07/2026
Your reigning S3NAL champions, Milky Way, have been invited to #sws26. @branspl.bsky.social - Slosher @dotqueue.bsky.social - Snipewriter 5H @isjared.bsky.social - Splat Dualies @xshadowind.bsky.social - Mini Splatling Playoffs are 08.07-08 at 8pm PT / 5am+1 CEST / 12pm JST! youtu.be/InqioXRN2oA
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Milky Way - Splat World Series 2026 Team Spotlight
YouTube video by Inkling Performance Labs
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ely 🔜 AREA CUP Live! @elymental.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
so like im the goat or what
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I'm expecting something around 8 mil to be the max possible damage in one shot atm, posting this now because I feel I'm very close to the limit (I need the 5* airborne damage upgrade to complete the build and it might take a while to get)
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
4mil damage (not even fully optimized yet btw, still a long grind ahead 😭)
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
shard farming is so easy with the awlmun strat (~100k/hr), unfortunately it's not great for getting the other important things (especially spirhalite gems) 😭
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xi @imxi.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I wish I had more people to grind Raiders endgame with...
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Inkling Performance Labs @iplabs.ink · 25/07/2026
All qualifiers for the Splat World Series 2026 Playoffs have concluded. Stay tuned to ours and @areacup-global.bsky.social's social media to learn about the remainder of the participants, to be announced within the next 2 weeks. #sws26 #compsplatoon
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