Hey, Ruiners, thanks for buying me - this year has been a major blast! Such capable managers and amazing teammates made this adventure such an enjoyable one. I thought we were goners when we were down 0-3 and then 4-6, but we ridiculously clutched 6-6 for a tiebreaker! Unfortunately, the tie breaker was quite lame. It's a shame that McMeghan and CTC ditched their original team ideas, both of which would have swept through Sir and bro fist with ease. Ironically, they ended up choosing teams that matched up worse instead, leading to quite an anti-climatic loss. Bummer really, since we broke the ruiner tradition of making to the SPL finals this season ;(
I'd like to apologize for not winning my semi game vs Giga Punch, when we needed wins the most. I'm still quite happy with my spl record of 6-3, an improvement from last season's record of 4-4. I am definitely improving as a player, and I have learned a lot this year. The Ruiner spirit is truly great, and I am proud to be a part of it :)
SHOUTOUTS:
The Chaser: Always kept us in check, and even offered me help in selecting teams. I value your input, as you have helped me secure wins for the team with greater consistency. You are a great leader, treating everyone fairly, and even gave me word or encouragement, which I truly appreciated :)
Sk / BAIKA / dystopia: You are a positive and responsive manager that always kept the chat lively. I think you especially helped out pumping out GSC / ADV / DPP / BW teams, so major props for considerable assistance. Thanks for help testing RBY for me; my 3-1 record would not have been achieved without eager help like yours!
Sorry for freezing your Chansey all the time - GIVE THE DAMN BITCH A CHANCE XD
Ciele: Super Secretary! Thank you so much for being an amazing RU practice mate and teambuilder - I totally trust your judgment calls.
Bloo: Chill dude that helped others and me in testing teams. He is also one of the best pep talkers around, rallying up others and me into winning our games! SPL games would've been different without you there ;o
McMeghan: You are the nicest user, ever - despite all the pocket haters, you supported me and treated me with respect. This SPL was the first time I interacted with you, and you totally made me your friend! Thanks for your big heart, dude, it takes guts to lend a hand to the oppressed.
Also, man, how can I FORGET about your weekly advice to all of us! Thanks for facilitating our weekly preparation. You are an amazing team player, and I'm happy that we're on the same RUPL team XD XD
TGMDoom: DA ADMIN & THE ONE AND ONLY SUBSTITUTE. Thanks for being there for the team, bro. I'd like to think that your administration skills and your ready availability to replace our more inactive players contributed heavily to our overall success as a team. I truly felt like Ruiners played as a cohesive unit than merely 13 individual players.
CTC: The ultimate weapon of ruiners; the clutch master. We can always expect you to bring us a win. You're always around and preparing constantly to win. You were too nice to your opponents, though, which costed you like 2 games :[ (i'm not mad, doe, you got mad honor). You are a truly underrated player - I will be expecting to see you achieve in the very near future.
ssbbm: An underrated player - you performed solidly and your presence in the channel was nothing but positive. Be more confident in your playing abilities and experiment with more team styles, and you will truly develop into a powerful player. You and CTC are like mad tight testing team together - true pokemon friendship ;D. I am happy that the managers bought you mid-season!
Iconic: A witty tournament director, 2 gud to prepare for pokemon, but give him a team and he will play like pro. You have a sharp mind that simply wouldn't allow you to misplay or choke under pressure. Thank you for gracing Ruiners with your presence, bro!!!
Delta2777: A true bro. Jacked 2. He's particularly receptive, which I appreciate, because nothing pisses me more than being tuned out. Although, you didn't win as many games as you would have liked, you showed that you tried and cared by always being active and testing your teams, and that is all that really matters.
CrashingBoomBANG: One of the most vocal member of our group - you bring a positive, go-get-it attitude that have affected us all. You raped me in ADV, so I respect your ADV skillz - it's a shame that you lucked out or chickened out of a win, but you're a strong ADV player in my eyes. Also Aggron Tamer >:D
spies and Crystal: It was really nice to have old vets like you around, and it truly sucked cock when your activity dropped at the end. Both of you were strong and chill, and my only regret is not having as much interaction with you two.
DIMSUN: Man, it's no surprise that you're a world champ! You carried us through the 10 weeks without any help, and you always never failed to provide us with quite a show in your masterful performance! Great sports man, too, always jovial with his fellow VGC peeps in the opposing team. Even more, you didn't seclude yourself just in VGC, and cheered the rest of us all the harder! Thanks for the wins and for being an excellent person in general.
pi face: A chill humble dude that don't shut down people. You don't exude any of the elitist vibe that some smogon players display, and for that I am eternally thankful. Please stay that way! Your Uber performance is no farce, and tbh I was 100% expecting you to stop Shake's ridiculous rampage of this season. You are one of the most solid players alongside Dimsun, CTC, and Annoyer who we can always expect a win.
FlareBlitz: More chill and coolness factor of Ruiners! I personally love your team style, and I learned a few nifty thing or two about UU from watching you play. You have the same vibe as Delta2777, being receptive to me and simply great charisma. I wish you were more on often, but alas IRL > Smogon no doubt
Annoyer: Stellar NU bro. Just like Dimsun, you kept the NU fort of Ruiners well-defended, and do not doubt that every ruiner are in awe with your masterful NU performance :D. You also do a lot of research for others, too, which facilitated many preparation. You're an all-round chill team playa - you're everything but BAD for Ruiners. Thanks for being one of our strong forces, Annoyer!
Scofield - Funny guy - you're a fun person to hang out with irl I bet. Seems like you're mastering your hook-up skills. Thanks for still being Ruiner to the core, though, defending us when opposition arises.
whistle / Noelle - Funniest guy on the chan followed by CTC and iconic I think! Scofield's love doctor, counseling Scof in his ongoing search for the love hole. I think you also helped out spies in creating some kick-ass GSC team with Sk so props for that.
jumpluff - cutest user around, but also not to be underestimated ;o
LONG LIVE ALPHA RUINERS :D :D :D