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Khalil_

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HELLO! I'm leaning more into some content that has been performing well on my YT as of late. I think giving thought out, in depth answers to many various FG & FGC related questions is something I'm good at I now have a question submission form

Khalil_ FGC Question Form

Ask me anything even remotely related to fighting games! There are no stupid questions, and some answers may even be featured in video!

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4 years

One of the best freestyle lines of all time

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1 year

The FGC's reaction to the #GBVS news

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1 year

Dare to rumble with the best? We're proud to announce the latest entry in the GBVS Series, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (GBVSR)—coming out in 2023 for PS5™,PS4®, and Steam! 🎥Reveal Trailer: #GBVS #GBVSR

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The state of things

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3 years

My short time in Guilty Gear has taught me that everyone just hates everyone else's characters lmfao

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5 years

Just going to leave this here Current Evo Payout Structure: 1st: 60% 2nd: 20% 3rd: 10% 4th: 4% 5th: 2% 7th: 1% Reasonable Evo Payout Structure: 1st: 40% 2nd: 20% 3rd: 15% 4th: 10% 5th: 5% 7th: 2.5 Yes, FGC/Smash don't have much money, but distribution hurts more

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5 years

Hi, I'm a Tournament Organizer. You might know me from hits such as, "Quit your fucking friendlies", "No, I actually lose money running events", "No, you should not be seeded to make top 8", and the award winning "What was the score? Got it, a close 3-0"

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Hi, I’m a microbiologist. You might know me from hits such as, ”check the copy number and compatibility on that plasmid before designing a whole industrial process dependent on it”, and “finish your goddamn antibiotic course, even if you feel better”

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1 year

Watch this clip and answer this honestly..... Would you say GGs? #DNFDuel @DNFDuel_EN

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4 years

Hey guys. Just a little PSA. A lot of hardworking, DBFZ content creators are currently making the push for partnership. When they are raided, Twitch automatically puts a "refferer=raid" on their URL to exclude the views from their averages. Help them by removing this and refresh

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5 years

A lot of people are upset that not all of the Pokemon are in Sword & Shield, but I wonder if they'll keep up the same energy when they load up the game to find that the physical/special split is gone. Keep your eyes open 👁️

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4 years

Prime user: *enters chat* @bum163 : Yo (chatter)! I see you in the chat with that twitch prime. If you haven't used it on another stream already PLEASE..... Use it on this stream! It would be greatly appreciated!

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4 years

Thead: Fighting Game images you can hear

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5 years

Same energy @SsbmGinger

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6 months

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't be who you want to be

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1 year

What Art should've said when people asked why he did it

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7 years

And here we see a pack of Leffens in their natural habitat @spotdodge_shine @EGtv_Crush @TSM_Leffen

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2 years

I'd like to announce that for the first time ever, I've been named the DBFZ Game Lead for EVO 2022! When I started TOing, I never thought that I'd make it to this point, but I'm very excited to be a part of the reimagining of the event with Rick at the head See you in Vegas!

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6 months

#DBFZ Making a thread of bugs/problems with the rollback. If you find something, feel free to reply with it So far I've noticed: Sound Effects Missing for Spectator Random Black Screen Weird Stage Transition Character icon flashes like in spark when not activated Retweet!

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2 years

Well people, it's official. Yet another person I coach not only won a tournament, but is going to France to play in the Regional Finals for the DBFZ World Championship. So the people making snide remarks and discrediting can eat my ass. ✌️

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4 years

Here's some more applications of 236S SKD and some option coverage that you can get from it. If you 214X in the corner and then vanish > 236S, all tech options can be covered with dash IAD j.H. All of which confirm into full combos! Co Creator: @NegroDaMooos #DBFZ_A21

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5 years

Ok so, let's talk about Defend the North and why my first time there will be my last. This tournament had so many issues from a fundamental TOing level that I was literally baffled. Basic things that should've been handled first took a backseat and killed the experience.

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2 years

Some of you would defend someone that murdered your own family if they happened to be a top player

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4 years

This is the vibe for today

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5 months

Attention all #GBVSR TOs! Is your game muting while you're tabbed to handle your duties? Thankfully, the fix is easy! go to C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\GBVSR\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor Open your engine.ini file and add: [Audio] UnfocusedVolumeMultiplier=1.0 Thank me later!

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6 years

If I ask you if you are good at any games and your response is Mario Kart or Mario Party, I know about you.

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4 years

Jesus christ. Please stop being so quick to call a game dead. People really don't understand how harmful this can be. Game is clearly not dead, and has world finals for a supported tour coming up in February. Game won't die just because you want it to.

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Now that DBFZ has been dying, I bet everyone who clowned Sonic for wanting GTG banned is singing a different tune. I didn't advocate for ban but ratio system would have been fun and team building would have been interesting.

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3 years

Quick reminder that I am still maintaining the Strive Calendar. The community can only benefit from having this info available to everyone. Add it to your calendar by going to This is a must for players and TOs alike! RTs Appreciated!

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2 years

A little mishap between Frieza players happened today

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4 years

As a 21 player, I don't get to use air lvl 3 as much any more. BUT, it definitely still has its uses

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5 years

When they say @xD1x doesn't have the best verse on the Smash Cypher.

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1 year

POV: You just fuzzy jumped Blue Goku command grab

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2 years

To be fair if this was pre patch, Hook's vegeta probably would've been debuffed and wouldn't have killed with this ki blast either LMFAO

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I remember noticing this in @HookGangGod and @fenritti ’s Top 8 match and just confirmed it was true. Because of the very SLIGHT damage nerf to Base Vegeta J.S it actually would have killed Fenrich pre patch and Hook would have won the set.

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2 years

Can't believe people try to say this shit is fair

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5 years

@ArmadaUGS He's just trying to build up his pride after it got shattered by Leffen at smashcon. Very proud of how you've performed in this game and hope you keep playing!

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2 years

Sometimes even your Spirit Bomb needs a break

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3 years

Idk who raised you tournament players, but no, you are not still in the tournament if you show up an hour late. Abide by TOs deadlines or fuck off. Gonna start blacklisting players, this shit is getting ridiculous

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2 years

holy shit I got a twitch interview wtf LMFAO

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5 months

Presented Without Context #DBFZ

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2 years

Took it upon myself to make add players teams to the pools image as well as the explicit time so people don't miss it! Going to be a great weekend of DBFZ, don't miss it! I'll also be restreaming for anyone that wants to avoid the main chat because uh..... yeah

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3 years

Don't think I've formally made this announcement, but I'm officially the DBFZ Game Lead @ CEO 2021! I've been anxious to get back into running offline events ever since the pandemic, and I get to do it with the biggest FGC event this year! See you there! CEO War?! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

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4 years

No lie, I think America should be doing what EU is doing in terms of DBFZ rn. They are constantly running long sets between great players giving the people entertainment and allowing those players to test their theorycraft. Yes it's online but, what else are you really doing?

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4 years

Happy to announce that I've been accepted to be a part of @Tempo_Storm 's community team! I'll continue to work hard creating content and bridging the gap between grassroots gaming communities and esports. Onward and upwards!

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3 years

Anyone who ever called Frieza Dark Phoenix and claimed he was top 5, please never speak about DBFZ ever again LMFAO

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6 months

Just as a heads up to any #DBFZ player out there, you can opt into the beta now. I just did If it doesn't work at first, completely close steam, restart it, and try opting in again

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4 years

Fuck racism. And if your first thought when reading that started with “but......” SUPER Fuck You.

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5 years

2M->5S Kara Cancel Golden Frieza into @yxiao1988 's new route Do not guard cancel this character. #DBFZ_FRZ P.S. You can do Xiao's new route with an activation so 2H->Golden->236L->Whiff Sparking

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5 years

Happy Birthday @xD1x Hope it's a good one!

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5 years

If we are being totally real, tournaments should have varying prize structures based on the number of entrants, and more should also pay out to more than just top 8. EVO is the largest FGC/Smash event on Earth. Please reward the players as such.

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3 years

"There is no racism in the USA"

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3 years

Hear me clearly: America is not a racist country.

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6 months

20 months A ton of struggle and suffering It’s finally over. We agreed on settlement terms with Walmart. She finally won It’s going to take some time to finalize, so Christmas will probably be tiny, but she won Happy Thanksgiving

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6 years

“Hey uhh, guys. Can I get some games in?”

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9 months

Don’t take these often but had to be done

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2 years

This is the goated DBFZ clip and I have NO idea what he's saying

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3 years

The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! It's time to continue the Summit of Destruction! We'll be going through Pools 3 and 4 followed by the final bracket. Tons of great DBFZ action coming your way!

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4 years

DBFZ Finals Format Info Pool 1: Wawa, Maddo, ChrisG, LCQ Pool 2: GO1, Shanks, BNBBN, Matoi Pool 3: Sonicfox, Dekillsage, B, Apologyman Pool 4: Fenritti, Kaz, Noon, SEO Format: Round Robin into DE Tiebreakers: Sets Won %, Games won %, Head to Head, Round Robin FT1 GL!

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5 years

Each of these #DBFZ bad habits are worth 1 point. How many do you have? - Downtech buttons - Uptech superdash - Reflect after soft knockdown - Upback - Vanishing GC - Bad assist calls - Bad Blockstrings - Snap too high - Greedy with Meter - Bad round start - Too much respect

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3 years

EUR: Wawa, Kyden, Wade, Yasha, Jila, Shanks, Popo, OB, Kayne, Gropis NA: SonicFox, DKS, Hook, LK, Pred, Nitro, Tene, Apologyman, Noon, Reynald Japan: GO1, Kaz, Fenritti, Maddo, B, BNBBN, Tachikawa, Matoi, HiroHiro, Kawamatsu 10v10 RR, Each Player must win a set Who wins?

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3 years

They were smoking something #DBFZ_A21

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2 years

As battle hour approaches this week, just thought I should drop this reminder

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5 years

5. Drink Policy: So someone please tell me in what world do we think it's acceptable to deny people bringing in water to the venue when the area is experiencing a ridiculous heat wave (115 degrees). All of this WHILE stuffing so many people into the same room. What a joke

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4 years

Guys! I found the counter to Z broly! If only I would've found it at the beginning of the season instead of the end :(

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4 years

@pharoahx

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3 years

Announcing The Degens' Chasm! This will the first Netplay DBFZ tournament I've run in over a year. It will be eligible for DBFZ World Championship points as well! With NLBC no longer running PC, I gotta hold it down RTs Appreciated! Wire Required!

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6 years

. @PG_Plup BROKE THE SCRIPT

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4 years

For today's video, I have some looping, fullscreen oki from 21's command grab SKD using 3M>5S On back/in place tech, hits the opponents jump start up and converts into a combo On up tech, the 5S doesn't come out due to 3M whiffing, allowing you to 2H a SD attempt #dbfz_a21

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Khalil_

@KhalilTheDegen

2 years

Starting today, you can rent out one of my clouds for DBFZ. They cost $4 an hour, will come preconfigured for DBFZ including the PC fix, and all you'll need to do is login with parsec. Servers are in N. Virginia. Message Yarinokabe #0007 on discord to reserve! RTs Appreciated!

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@KhalilTheDegen

3 years

Now that EX ball doesn't lock you out of meter gain for the entire combo, routes like this are FAR more worth it especially with only 3 steal EX ball. If you are serious about 21, you need to be abusing this move way more. Watch my vid #DBFZ_A21

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Khalil_

@KhalilTheDegen

6 months

Excited to announce that I'll be joining the folks over at @ParagonFGC as Senior Event Manager! It's always been my goal to bring cool events to as many people as possible. Together, we'll bring even COOLER events to even MORE people! Looking forward to it!

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Khalil_

@KhalilTheDegen

5 years

Sup guys. I've been talking about this on my stream, but I haven't announced it publicly. Very soon I'm going to start a new job as Project Administrator for @dignitas ! This means I'm officially fulltime esports and I'll be moving to NJ in the next few weeks! #DIGWIN

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3 years

I've officially started the GG Strive Calendar Project. Only a few events on there atm, but the hope is to bring all of the established series together for ease of access. Here's the link: If you're a TO and want your series on it, please hmu!

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5 years

Remember when I said she's top tier with this steal? #DBFZ_A21

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9 months

Don’t ever disrespect my efforts

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@KhalilTheDegen

9 months

I’ve reached the point where I don’t need anyone to appreciate what I’ve done. I’ve been the best for a while and will continue to be. Thanks for watching and playing

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2 years

Hi everyone. Due to the legal actions my Aunt and I are taking against Walmart, a situation has come up where my paypal is in the negative. I'm doing a gofundme to try to climb out of the hole. Full story there Please RT even if you can't donate!

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3 years

Sometimes the choice is just too easy

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3 years

The Summit of Destruction LCQ and Main Event are this weekend! Winner of the LCQ will be put into the main event. 16 amazing players will battle it out for over $1000! (LCQ Reg) Be sure to tune in and support the Matcherino!

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@cloud805 It doesn't. Fumbled

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3 years

Needless to say I've been watching @IFCYipeS for a looooooooong time

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3 years

Been seeing a lot of new 21 players drop the Happy Birthday situation. Keep in mind that air lvl 3 fully hits both characters but only if done close to the ground. So, combo both into L dive and cancel into lvl 3 before landing. Difference shown #DBFZ_A21

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2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, The Essential Labcoat 21 Guide has arrived! It's been almost 2 years since I blessed the DBFZ Community with my 21 guide, so you better check this one out! It's 3 parts, so like and comment on each! 👇👇👇 👆👆👆 RT Appreciated!

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4 years

Here's a quick rough cut of the stuff I've been testing with grounded sonic warp steal on Android 21. There's a lot more that can be done, but wanted to put some kind of rough demonstration out there. Can be done with a bunch of assists with variable timings #DBFZ_A21

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4 years

At long last, my 21 guide has been released! Disclaimer: It's very long, I go really in depth with a lot of things, but I've split them into episodes and also timestamped a lot of stuff. Please check it out and subscribe to the channel!

DBFZ - Android 21 Guide & Android 21 Primers

www.youtube.com

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@KhalilTheDegen

3 years

Announcing the first in a long line of Guilty Gear Strive tournaments hosted by yours truly, Let's Rock! First installment takes place June 12th at 1PM EST. 64 Player Cap, Free to Enter, Matcherino Prize Pool. PC Only, Spots go fast RTs Appreciated!

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2 years

From running locals at my university to running the biggest fighting game tournament on the planet. The ride is only just beginning

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3 years

#DBFZ_A21 Midscreen Oki out of 236S. Moonjump + assist can cover all immediate techs and lead into either a high low (fast fall) or left right. Does not work with every assist, and how much you can cover depends on what you are running. Assist Details Below

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DNF Community I know you guys feel screwed but don't let this stop you guys from putting in that work and supporting your game Evo doesn't determine life or death of your scene, you do and I'll try to support as best I can

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If you like a game, you should play it and enjoy it. Too many people are caught up trying to convince others that they made the "right" choice of fighting games Enjoy what you enjoy, respect others opinions, and don't shitsling

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5 years

@HugS86 People really have nothing better to do

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3 years

We did it boys! Finally met the partnership requirements. Will be sending in my application tonight. Thank you so much to everyone for all of the support in this crazy year of streaming, especially the final push! #Khalil4Partner

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3 years

Confused on what you need to do to participate in the DBFZ World Championships? Well, I made a tutorial video for both players and TOs. You should check it out! RTs Appreciated!

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4 years

Found some season 3 patchnotes leaked from a reddit post. Did my best to translate. Some sick stuff on here!

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8 months

I just wanna let y'all know that today I was told to fuck off by a random twitch chatter (his first time chatting) because he asked if he could play in my tournament and I replied with "If you're east coast & wired" He called me a coward for region locking a DBFZ event ...DBFZ

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Oh............ oh no. Have I gone too far? #DBFZ_GNY